I discuss Joy Division's second and final studio album, Closer.

I discuss Nine Inch Nails' 2008 albums, Ghosts I-IV and the Slip.

I discuss Ghost's most recent album, Skeletá, and seeing them live on the Skeletour.

I discuss Jello Biafra's 1989 collaboration with DOA, Last Scream of the Missing Neighbors, and its relevance in today's political situation.

I discuss the (newly reformed!) Beta Band's 1999 self-titled debut album.

I discuss the passing of Nitzer Ebb's Douglas McCarthy, the unexpected reformation of the Beta Band, and Jake Slichter's memoir of being the drummer in Semisonic.

I discuss Patrick Hughes' hilarious memoir, Diary of Indignities, and his noise project, Black Stabbath (with an extra 't').

I discuss KMFDM's 1997 album with the funny title that's commonly known as Symbols.

I discuss the shrimptastic rock band Viagra Boys and their strangely-named new album, Viagr Aboys.

I discuss a variety of songs and bands in our second "mix tape" episode!

I discuss Alan Wilder's Depeche Mode side project Recoil and its 1992 album Bloodline.

I discuss the 2007 film The King of Kong and the ongoing competition around the classic arcade game Donkey Kong.

I discuss the various New Order side projects, like Electronic, Revenge, Monaco, and the Other Two.

I discuss a hard-to-find gem I picked up at my local library!

I discuss Mr. Henry Rollings, who is best known for getting punched out by Al Pacino in the film HEAT.

I discuss the unique and amazing Primus!

I discuss the Happy Mondays' 1990 Madchester classic, Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches.

I discuss Sol Yurick's 1965 novel The Warriors and its beloved 1979 film adaptation.

I discuss Chris Connelly's solo debut, 1991's Whiplash Boychild.

I discuss a variety of songs and bands on our first "mix tape" episode!