As a rule I generally don’t go to class reunions. They’re just too weird for me, and I’m not great at the “what are you doing these days” types of conversations. But a few weeks ago was my 40th year college reunion, and a handful of great old friends convinced me to attend some of the festivities. Truthfully, I have to thank those old pals, as I ended up having a great time. Sure, my old man memory caused me to not remember some of these folks but I did my best. It also caused me to reminsce on the music of that era. I was the music director of KAUR my senior year, and it was such a great period in my life. Some of my favorite bands were putting out their greatest music, and almost every week there seemed to be potnetial new faves. The combo of this sort of reminiscing and the upcoming release of a live Husker Du box set, 1985: The Miracle Year, made the decision to honor that year on a Ledge episode an easy one. Here are quite a few of the great songs from that year. Yes, at times it does get […]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Listen to this episode, if you dare! Horror Punk you say? Music by:Alexander HellcatBald WhigOriginal AngerAmericas Most HauntedLeft Hand Black If you want your music to be played, send your...

In this episode, TJ Radio´s Erik the Rad caught up with the hardcore legend Jerry A of the Portland band Poison Idea where he talks about his connection to Turbonegro and love for the Jugend.

Vampires, werewolves, ghosts, ghouls, zombies, witches and more Halloween goodness. Get your spooky season started right. Punk rock, horror punk, psychobilly, blues and more. 

 Originally Published 10/27/19It's the Halloween 2019 show!Here's The Playlist:Night Of The Sadist Larry & The Blue Notes Back From The Grave Vol. 4Suggested by EricMonster Mash  The Dollyrots Bandcamp SingleRock 'N' Roll Ghost  The ...

This week’s show, after a 1962 Ronnie Cook & the Gaylads groan: brand new Guided By Voices, Deep Sea Diver, Flying Vipers, Alison’s Halo, Highspire, Chip Kinman, Trolley, and Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts, plus The Beatles, John Zacherle, Bobby ‘Boris...

I must admit I was of two minds about when to do this year’s special Halloween show. My first thought was that since the actual holiday falls on a Ledge night I’d just save it for that evening. Makes perfect sense, right? But then again, i...

It's the 2025 Red Red Wine On A Sunday Halloween Extravaganza!Here's the Playlist: Ghost Town The Specials This Are Two ToneA Ghost To Most Drive-By Truckers Brighter Than Creation's DarkThanks Jer!Rock 'n' Roll Ghost (Bearsville Version) The Replaceme...

 Originally Published 10/6/19It's off to New York City in a few weeks, so let's get the tour started!Here's the Playlist:Let's Get Rid Of New York The Randoms Kill The Hippies! Kill Yourself! The American Nation Destroys Its Young (Underground Pun...

 Originally Released 9/29/19This week we head into the Deep, Dark Jungle!Here's the Playlist:Jungle MusicRico This Are Two ToneJungle Out There Slim Dunlap Times Like ThisVoodoo Doll Soul Asylum Say What you Will Clarence, Karl Sold The TruckRocki...

Welcome to Four Records! Happy Halloween! This week Forrest speaks with Steven Gorrissey, singer for the Mismiths, the best Misfits/Smiths tribute band you didn't know you needed. This year they released the Dead To ME.P., five songs mashing the sounds...

 Originally Released 9/15/19It's the Big Cats - Lions, Tigers, Jaguars and Cheetahs!Here's the Playlist:Thus My Panther Dazzletine Heart, Mind, BodiesWild Tiger Rock City Angels Young Man's Blues Red Red Wine The Replacements Pleased To Meet ...

Happy birthday, Stiv Bators! Also had the new Faz Waltz single tonight, some pub rock, mod, metal and much, much more. 

 Originally Published 9/8/17It's all about the Monkey tonightHere's the playlist:Monkey Man The Rolling Stones Let It BleedMonkey Apa State Mental Apa State MentalAlternative Monkey Perfect When Squirrels Play Chicken - EPShe Drives Me Ape The Pla...

This week’s show, after a 1967 Keith & Tex trill: brand new Sugar, I Was a King, Standing Waves, Jason Maksymilian, Juliana Hatfield, My Version of It, Dotsun Moon, and Jeffrey Runnings, plus The Beatles, Standells, Dillinger, Ike & Tina Turner, Ten Ye...

Coming back at you with another new episode! Music this week by:Coal CanaryMicah and the MirrorsCitizen TerrorProblem AddictStrongholdIf you want your music to be played, send your music to izzysmut@gmail.com and feel free to donate. Any donation would...

October 15th, 2025. Tommy Unit LIVE!! #638 – Lotsa new stuff!! Turn it up! We go LIVE!! every Wednesday night at 10pm ET / 7:00pm PT on REAL PUNK RADIO – Radio Done Right! https://realpunkradio.com/podcast/tommyunitlive/tommyunitlive638.mp3 Gluecifer – The Idiot MALA VISTA – Snub Nose .38 Micah and the Mirrors – Tortilla Soup Flesh Panthers – … Continue reading Tommy Unit LIVE!! #638 →

Tonight we had a few spooky Halloween tunes, some classic country, hard rock, punk, hardcore punk, glam rock and all kinds of other greatness. Download and enjoy the ride!

This week’s show, after a 1968 Moody Blues melody: brand new Bright Eyes, Sloan, The Saints, Beths, Startographers, Massage, Latchkey, and Valery Trails, plus Ted Taylor, Jeannie Seeley, Ian & Sylvia, Aardvarks, Richie Allen And The Pacific Surfers, Mi...

The second part of this month’s new release series is honestly a little more full tilt rock and roll than usual. It’s not by any grand scheme. It’s just how the tracks (and relese dates) work out. What is typica that once again there...