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Ep335: Meg Castellanos (Totimoshi, All Souls, Alma Sangre) (5/26/2023) - stream/dl The mighty Meg Castellanos of Totimoshi and All Souls comes to Protonic Reversal. Totimoshi is back and playing Caterwaul 2023, playing live for the first time in many years. Listen in as Meg and Conan go through the many eras of Totimoshi (as well as the many drummers!), lots of talk of the glory […]
Ep334: Gareth Thomas (USA Nails) (5/15/2023) - stream/dl All the way from the UK. How WAS Your Weekend? Rocking with day jobs and the collision of those different worlds. We talk about Character Stop love for Skin Graft records the split with Psychic Graveyard. Love for Skin Graft, alternate tunings. Enduring and changing. Picking a setlist from a deep catalog and of […]
Ep333: Brett Bradford (Scratch Acid, Suckling) (5/4/2023) - stream/dl There’s a new Suckling video for Sisyphus, and it features all 4 members of Scratch Acid! Protonic Reversal gets the honor of premiering it! We talk about all of that, as well as the awesome album that the video is off of. How Brett ended up playing with Win Wallace of Gorch Fock in […]
Ep332: Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Fantômas, Dead Cross, Mr Bungle, Solo) (5/1/2023) - stream/dl Dave has a cool new album called Rites of Percussion, a drum and percussion based solo album. We speak about that, as well as rise of Slayer and those classic albums, including the timeless Reign in Blood. Rick Rubin! Tori Amos covers. Blood in the mosh pits and more. Thrill! to the The Fantômas […]
Ep331: Clinton Wallace and Brad Bynum (Elephant Rifle) (4/28/2023) - stream/dl The pride of Reno, NV! And their cultural ambassadors. The boys of Elephant Rifle have a brand new banger of a record called Broken Water. We go through a song by song breakdown of the whole durn thing, as well as determining whether Clinton has “gone hippie” or not, a great conversation about community […]
RIP Mark Stewart (Ep285: Mark Stewart of the Pop Group revisited) (4/26/2023) - Devastated to hear the news of Mark Stewart of the Pop Group’s untimely passing. He was a one of a kind guy and a serious force of creativity. Here’s a repost of my episode with him from last year. The legendary singer and front-man of the iconic and influential The Pop Group comes on Protonic […]
Ep330: Damien Sayell (The St. Pierre Snake Invasion, mclusky) (4/21/2023) - stream/dl The new TSPSI record is called GALORE. It is a bit different then the raucous fury of the first two, but very interesting and worth your time. Damien joins Conan to discuss the many moods of writing this record and the themes within (including new fatherhood), SCRAPPING the original 3rd record entirely, and a […]
Ep329: Mike Morasky (Steel Pole Bath Tub, Cassette Prophet) (4/17/2023) - stream/dl Cassette Prophet is Mike from SPBT’s newest thing, a long percolating band and project based on an incredible mythos involving (*checks notes*) Radio Shack? In fact last time he was on it was called: “First Church of Radio Shack.” We discuss that, as well as the many varieties of Milk Cult, the No Coast […]
Ep328: Resurrectionists (Joe Cannon, Jeff Brueggeman, Gian Chivas Pogliano) (4/10/2023) - stream/dl Resurrectionists are an awesome new (er) band from Milwaukee and they have a record called Now That We Are All Ghosts that Conan is VERY familiar with! Chamber DOOM Folk Americana. Let’s get into a song by song breakdown, find out if this band is truly clock rock or not and get into the […]
Ep327: A Fond Farewell to RadioNOPE (4/7/2023) - To view this content, you must be a member of Conan's Patreon at $1 or more Unlock with PatreonAlready a qualifying Patreon member? Refresh to access this content.
Ep326: John Darnielle (the Mountain Goats) (3/20/2023) - stream/dl John was good enough to talk to Conan before their next big tour. What about? Pokerface! Stylistic changeups,the evolution of Mountain Goats from one guy to a large band and what the various members bring. Setlists and when a song works live or doesn’t. Songs that reveal themselves. Shania Twain? GOTHS, The Sunset Tree. […]
Ep325: Donna Diane (Djunah) (3/13/2023) - stream/dl It has been 184 episodes since Donna Diane has been on Protonic. A few things have happened since then. Including Djunah’s new record Femina Furens. The absolutely nuts video for Seven Winds of Sekhmet. Legs for bassist, doing everything ones self (no, really!) complex post-traumatic stress disorder, poetry and deadbeat dad Gods. It is […]
Ep324: Lori Joseph (Acid King) (3/7/2023) - stream/dl Beyond Vision! An all new Acid King record for 2023. This one is a bit more psychedelic then previous records but still has the essential monolithic AK riffs you would expect. Yet, there are keyboards too. (*gasp*). It is a winding, thundering song cycle of space exploration. There’s a song by song of the […]
Ep323: Russell Simins (Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, S-E-R-V-I-C-E, Crunt) (2/27/2023) - stream/dl DANG! it’s the drum man for the BLUUUUUUES EXPLOOOOOSSSION. Who also happens to be half of the creative braintrust of the mighty SERVICE (Whose: DRAG ME was named best record of 2022 by this show!). A detailed history of JSBX, album by album… starting from the very beginning. R.L. Burnside! Playing with Tom Waits. […]
Ep322: Rose Marshack (Poster Children, Salaryman, Author) (2/22/2023) - stream/dl The incredible Rose Marshack of Poster Children has written a book called: Play Like a Man: My Life In Poster Children. Join us as we discuss music as community, the nuts, bolts and dollars and cents of making music. Surviving the 90s gold rush on a major label. Creative ventures. Origin stories, tour reports, […]
Ep321: Ivan Julian (Richard Hell and the Voidoids, Shriekback, Matthew Sweet) (2/15/2023) - stream/dl Ivan has a new record called Swing Your Lanterns. Starting in live performance with the Foundations (Build Me Up Buttercup) with touring 101, starting in with Richard Hell and the Voidoids in 70s New York. Rehearsing 3 or 4 songs for months for the first ep, Black Generation. Liars Beware! The different sounds and […]
Ep320: Kevin Rutmanis (Hepa.Titus, Cows, Melvins, Tomahawk) (2/7/2023) - Kevin is back and he has TWO new records! Uneat, the latest from Hepa.Titus. And Crackpot Whorehead a collaboration with Trevor Dunn. The Bass V – I. A brief history of hepa.titus, and remote collaborations. Selected Melvins memories. The joy of grabbing weird gear and doing cool things with it. All that and a living […]
Ep319: Martin Bisi (Producer, Engineer, Martin Bisi Band) (1/21/2023) - The pride of Gowanus comes on Protonic Reversal. Martin documented all the no waves bands, ran a studio with Bill Laswell before running it himself. Recorded Herbie Hancock’s ROCKIT (!), as well as Ex-Models, Lydia Lunch… Sonic Youth Bad Moon Rising and EVOL. J.G. Thirlwell. All of that, an incredible career and incredible ongoing presence […]
Ep318: Mario Lalli (Fatso Jetson, Mario Lalli and the Rubber Snake Charmers, Yawning Man, Across The River, Queens of the Stone Age) (1/11/2023) - Boomer, The godfather of desert rock! Early days with Black Flag, Redd Kross and Saccharine Trust. Restaurants and riffs. The incredible Tony Tornay. Introducing: The free and unique night to night music of the Rubber Snake Charmers. The origins of the incredible Fatso Jetso. Dropping into the desert sessions to do “millionaire” (later to become […]
Ep317: Top Records of 2022 (12/28/2022) - stream/dl It is time for the yearly countdown of some of my favorite records of 2022. I can’t include all of them and taste is subjective, but hopefully you can find some gems here that you either were not aware of or have been meaning to check out. And for those that don’t care about […]
Ep316: Alec Mackaye (Hammered Hulls, The Warmers, Ignition) (12/23/2022) - stream/dl Hammered Hulls! A new-ish band with a GREAT record called Careening. Singer and frontman Alec Mackaye comes on protonic reversal and goes into a DETAILED song by song of this incredible record, as well as talk of The Warmers, general songwriting, song lyric interpretations as jumping off points and writing prompts for the audience, […]
Ep315: Mike Baggetta (mssv, Mike Baggetta / Mike Watt / Jim Keltner, solo) (12/19/2022) - stream/dl Everywhen We Go, that’s the new record by Mike Baggetta / Jim Keltner / Mike Watt is now out! It’s the latest record from a loose limbed collaboration by the iconic experimental guitarist, the mighty Minutemen bass man and the incredible session drummer who has played with everybody. So what’s the difference between that […]
Ep314: Mike Watt (mssv, Minutemen, fIREHOSE, the Stooges, Flipper, solo, Mike Baggetta / Jim Keltner / Mike Watt) (12/12/2022) - stream/dl Surprise! It is the one and only Mr. Mike Watt. He’s got a new record with Mike Beggata and Jim Keltner called Everywhen We Go. Hot off the presses! We discuss that (and the difference between mssv!) as well as the Watt from Pedro show, Flipper, Iggy, erasing ageism in movement music, knee blow […]
Ep313: Gerald V. Casale (DEVO) (12/6/2022) - stream/dl The unmistakable Gerald V. Casale of DEVO RETURNS! He has new music. The Invisible Man ep, along with a reissue of the Jihad Jerry & the Evildoers material under his own name. Fantastic videos for I’m Gonna Pay U Back and The Invisible Man. Collaboration with Steve Bartek of Oingo Boingo and Josh Freese […]
Ep312: Paul Roessler (The Screamers, 45 Grave, Nervous Gender, Nina Hagen, Twisted Roots, Solo, Producer) (11/21/2022) - stream/dl The great Paul Roessler! He’s recently released The Turning of the Bright World, a new solo record. Lots of talk about the iconic and legendary band The Screamers who never recorded a proper record but are legends of punk rock and progenitors of “synth punk” and still a hot topic to this day, Twisted […]
Ep311: John Schmersal (Brainiac, Enon, Vertical Scratchers, Crooks on Tape) (11/16/2022) - stream/dl Brainiac touring in 2023? Amazing! Let’s get the full details from the guitar man himself, how a Brainiac tour can (and is) happening without the great Timmy Taylor (RIP). Fresh off a tour with the band Caribou, John breaks it down. How about a rundown of the catalog too? Yeah? Sound good. The Attic […]
Ep310: Nick Sakes (Upright Forms, Colossamite, Dazzling Killmen, Sicbay) (11/5/2022) - stream/dl Upright Forms are a new band! One of their first recordings is on the Sounds to Make You Shudder Skin Graft comp. Conan knows the three members from very different bands and circles. The Upright Forms origins are discussed as well as indepth look at Dazzling Killmen (Face of collapse! Jazz guys and wildcard), […]
Ep309: Mark Davies (Thinking Fellers Union Local 282) (10/19/2022) - stream/dl Reissues of Strangers From the Universe and Admonishing the Bishops! Yes, it is true. Bulbous Monocle is doing just that. What better time to go over the entire storied and varied TFUL282 catalog with a fine tooth comb? A bit about each record, baroque instruments making weird noises. Optigans! Mother of All Saints! The […]
Ep308: microwaves (Dave Kuzy, John Roman, Adam Macgregor) (10/16/2022) - stream/dl The mighty men of MICROWAVES! This incredibly long lived band of uncompromising relentlessly creative Pittsburgh noiseniks have a new one called Discomfiture Atlas, a record with TWO lineups. One of which is with previous bassplayer Steve Moore of Zombi fame. A wild time! Or as Dave says: “We talk about the songs on the […]
Ep307: Guy Picciotto (fugazi) (10/3/2022) - stream/dl Well then! How about a comprehensive talk with the fantastic and innovative guitarist and singer? A deep and far ranging conversation on models of operation, freedom and creativity as well as relatively comprehensive deep dives through all of all of the fugazi catalog? Strap in everybody! https://open.spotify.com/episode/1p0swTijm66RHDtB4sBBW4?si=afcffdd906d24d68
Ep306: Toshi Kasai (Producer, Engineer, Musician) (9/8/2022) - stream/dl Toshi is the renowned producer of bands like Melvins, Tool and so much more. He’s not only the master mind of the incredible Plan D, but has a fantastic new record called Based on True Stories, that is full of gypsy jazz, backmasking, filters and glitches but is… mostly acoustic? We take a deep […]
Ep305: Chat Pile (8/22/2022) - What a treat! All four members of Oklahoma City Noise-rock/sludge superstars come on Protonic Reversal to talk about their awesome new record God’s Country in-depth. An in-depth song by song discussion! Along with talk of logos, art direction, the Oklahoma scene and a surprising amount of 90s swing revival discourse. stream/dl
Ep304: Scott Picco (Almanac Man, Bear Claw, Rented Rooms) (8/19/2022) - stream/dl Almanac Man is a great newer band from Denver, with a great new record called For Your Cause. Song by song breakdown of that record, as well as a comprehensive overview of the long lived, 2-bass and drums Chicago trio Bear Claw. Chris Metcalf of Life and Times and playing in Rented Rooms and […]
Ep303: Dan Kubinski (Die Kreuzen, DeadFinger) (8/5/2022) - The mighty Die Kreuzen vocalist and frontman has a brand new dark acoustic duo called DeadFinger. Learn all about that here, as well as a detailed run through of the entire history of Die Kreuzen, key moments and records, what came afterwards and lots more. Reunions, shouting out newer bands, post-Die Kreuzen activities, The Crosses […]
Ep302: Carl Shane (Kal Marks) (8/2/2022) - Tom Waits, Harvey Milk, Melvins, Captain Beefheart and more! Turning a solo project into a band and into the same band but with a different lineup. One guitar vs. two guitars. The story of Kal Marks coming back during COVID. The story of playing with Kowloon Walled City, Gentrification and not caring about what is […]
Ep301: Stephen Egerton (Descendents, ALL) (7/22/2022) - stream/dl Cool! It’s the guitar man from the mighty Descendents and ALL (and FLAG!). Listen in as Stephen and Conan talk about: bringing the prog to the downstrokes, growing up in a musical family, wireless or wired (never knobs), ALL (the album and the band), Everything Sucks, 9th and Walnut, oh yeah, and some dude […]
Ep300: Conan Neutron answers YOUR questions! (7/17/2022) - stream/dl For episode 300, it was time for something COMPLETELY different.Don’t worry, it isn’t only: “When are you going to have _ on?” or “How is babby formed?”. It’s a nice blend of IMs, e-mails and live comments all answered in a live environment.
Ep299: Mike Kunka (godheadSilo, Enemymine, Dead Low Tide, Smoke and Smoke) PT.2 (7/6/2022) - stream/dl Part 2 of the epic episode with Mike Kunka! (Part 1 is here) We talk about the later days of godheadSilo, Enemymine, Dead Low Tide, Smoke and Smoke and what exactly the deal was with that reunion tour in the middle of winter a few years back.
Ep298: Mike Kunka (godheadSilo, Enemymine Dead Low Tide, Smoke and Smoke) PT.1 (7/4/2022) - stream/dl Mike Kunka is an American bass guitarist best known as a member of the group godheadSilo. He has also been a member of the groups Dead Low Tide, Smoke and Smoke and Enemymine, based out of Washington state. All that and Three Men and a Baby with Melvins. We talk about… all of that! […]
Ep297: Jem Ponussamy (DEAD) (6/18/2022) - stream/dl Jem of the mighty DEAD (Australia) returns to Protonic Reversal to talk about re-pressing Raving Drooling, releasing UP YOURS, We Grit Our Teeth, CLUB DEAD, multiple versions of the band and lots, lots more. (not touring though!)
Ep296: Damon Che (Don Caballero) (6/7/2022) - Wait, what?! That’s right, it is the most comprehensive breakdown of all things Don Cab you are likely to hear. Album by album, For Respect to American Don, and even World Class Listening Problem and Punkgasm. The art on 2 and What Burns. Using technology to solve problems. Is he playing? What happened with Bellini? […]
Ep295: Stephen DePace (Flipper) (6/3/2022) - stream/dl A comprehensive history of the band Flipper from the genre defining band’s mighty drummer! The positivity of LIFE, the synare of Sex Bomb and the sax solos. Public Flipper Limited, Gone Fishin’, Blow’n Chunks, vs. Studio 54 (Really!), Being Rick Rubin’s favorite band, losing Will Shatter, Krist Noviselic (!) and David Yow (!), joining […]
Ep294: Stu Spasm (Lubricated Goat, the Art Gray Noizz Quintet) (5/24/2022) - stream/dl Lubricated Goat! CRUNT! the Art Gray Noizz Quintet! Stu Spasm (aka: Stu Gray) is a legend in underground music. Find out who in Lubricated Goat liked Motley Crue a little too much, playing with Charles Tolnay and Guy Maddison (respectively!), Playing naked on television, getting stabbed in Berlin and various activities in between, CRUNT, […]
Ep293: Will Brooks (Dälek) (5/17/2022) - stream/dl Well, well, well! It’s Will Brooks of Dälek, coming in hot with a fantastic new record called Precipice. One that features a guest appearance by young up and comer Adam Jones of (*checks notes*) TOOL, even. Listen in as Will and Conan talk about sharing the stage with everybody from Godflesh to Prince Paul, […]
Ep292: Sohrab Habibion and Michael Jaworski (SAVAK) (5/9/2022) - stream/dl SAVAK have a new record, their 5th! Human Error/Human Delight, it’s a great rocker and has a wild array of bass players, just like the band. It’s been 192 episodes since Sohrab was last on and 208 since it was a full episode, and Michael Jaworski has NEVER been on. Here that is finally […]
Ep291: Protonic Reversal / Movie Night Extravaganza X’over: This Is Spinal Tap w/ Gerald V. Casale (DEVO) (5/7/2022) - stream/dl THIS CROSSOVER GOES TO 11! That’s right, it is the the classic (and endlessly quotable) Rob Reiner Mockumentary. With a round table discussion that includes Gerald V. Casale of DEVO, Brian Teasley (Birdstuff) of Man…or Astro-Man?/Polyphonic Spree and St. Vincent and so much more! The first ever crossover between Conan Neutron’s Protonic Reversal and […]
Ep290: Angela Phillips and Dylan Teggart (A Deer A Horse) (4/23/2022) - stream/dl Angela and Dylan are back… after 102 episodes and a full year to talk about their new record GRIND. Thoughts on discussion on touring in the age of COVID, continuing on without Rebecca. Bringing in new folks to the band. What adornments and embellishments an extra year (!) of sitting with a record provides, […]
Ep289: Ian Miller (Kowloon Walled City) (4/14/2022) - stream/dl Ian Miller is 1/4 of the incredible and iconic Kowloon Walled City. They have a (relatively) new record out and are doing tour dates on the East Coast and Rust Belt, in some cases for the very first time. That is discussed, as well as the origin and story behind (*deep breath*) Interesting Times […]
Ep288: Jon Weisnewski (Akimbo, Sandrider) (4/8/2022) - stream/dl That’s right, it’s Conan’s old friend the mighty Jon Weisnewski, host of the excellent TOMORROW WE DIE! An podcast about touring under adverse conditions that is probably a cousin to Protonic Reversal. Also, the mighty AKIMBO, SANDRIDER and now… NUCLEAR DUDES. Are you looking for a comprehensive history of the Akimbo Discography? How about […]
Ep287: Lenny Kaye (Patti Smith Group, Nuggets, Author) (3/29/2022) - stream/dl Wow! It’s the amazing Lenny Kaye! Guitarist, songwriter, Creator of NUGGETS and Author! His new book: “Lightning Striking: Ten Transformative Moments in Rock and Roll.” and it is AWESOME. Tales of creating songs with Patti and beyond. Horses! Easter! Radio Ethopia! and records made in recent decades soon. Rocking, writing, being a critic, a […]
Ep286: Jarboe (Swans, Solo, World of Skin) (3/18/2022) - stream/dl Wow! It is THE LIVING JARBOE, artist, singer, musician and ICON. Coming at last to Protonic Reversal to talk about the reissue, remaster and reimagining of the Skin/World of Skin record “blood, women, roses” being reborn as Jarboe – Skin, Blood, Women, Roses. CRY ME A RIVER, Eat or sleep tour, Hauling heavy vintage […]
Ep285: Mark Stewart (The Pop Group, Vs.) (3/3/2022) - The legendary singer and front-man of the iconic and influential The Pop Group comes on Protonic Reversal to talk all about that legendary band, as well as the Rip it Up And Start Again documentary on the “post-punk” scene. Which also refuses to just be a museum piece. Additionally lots about a brand new record […]
RIP Mark Lanegan (Ep146: revisited…) (2/23/2022) - stream/dl Absolutely devastated to hear of Mr. Mark Lanegan’s passing. Here is a repost of episode 146, which came out before his book and just after Somebody’s Knocking was released. This episode was a couple weeks before COVID hit. What an incredible voice, and interesting man! There’s a lot of laughs in this episode. Enjoy. […]
Ep284: Tristan Shone (Author & Punisher) (2/21/2022) - stream/dl KRÜLLER is the brand new album by Author & Punisher, the brainchild of Tristan Shone. We do a song by song breakdown at the end, but speak a but about the entire Author & Punisher catalog, as well as COVID hitting at the end of being on tour with TOOL. Why you must always […]
Ep283: Deniz Tek (Radio Birdman, The Deniz Tek Group) (2/14/2022) - stream/dl That’s right! it is the proto-punk/rock ‘n roll icon himself. The mighty Deniz Tek. Perhaps you’ve head of RADIO BIRDMAN, friend? Anyway, let’s run through the discography and those wild days of bringing the motor city mayhem to Australia with a band that excited future record nerds and Seymour Stein but got as many […]
Ep282: Steve Fisk (Pell Mell, Pigeonhed, Producer) (2/7/2022) - stream/dl The incredible Steve Fisk of Let Them Eat Jellybeans fame. A wild and winding talk with the legendary producer and musician that stretches the epochs of time. Keyboard inspirations, finding and creating community. Punk rock, Pell Mell, Pigeonhed and more. An insider’s view of Seattle during the early 90s GOLD RUSH of grunge and […]
Ep281: J “Quitty” Quittner (Tight Bros From Way Back When, Nudity) (2/1/2022) - stream/dl Tight Bros From Way Back When were a damn hell ass rock band at a time where that wasn’t as appreciated as it should have been. That band is only one reason why Quitty is such a legend in certain circles. Nudity, Mukilteo Fairies, the list goes on. Of course why talk about that […]
Ep280: Toko Yasuda (Enon, St. Vincent, The Lapse, Blonde Redhead) (1/23/2022) - At last! It is the incredible Toko Yasuda. One third of the much missed and criminally underrated Enon. Live member of St. Vincent’s band, The Lapse, and… more. Hear all about finishing things and being lazy, being a bandmember vs. being a hired hand. Choreography and practice, joining up with the Sleater-Kinney live band for […]
Ep279: John Huston (Stomatopod) (1/17/2022) - John Huston is the guitarist and singer for Chicago power-trio STOMATOPOD, who are releasing their 3rd record Competing with Hindsight. We get into a little of each of the Stomatopod records, the history of the band, the Pawners Society and lots more.
Ep278: Kim Coletta (Jawbox, Desoto) (1/8/2022) - stream/dl Well, hey, hey! It is the incredible Kim Coletta of Jawbox. A free ranging discussion about covid times, revisiting old material, holding the angle while the guitars do crazy things and a whole lot more. Covid kids, picking material for new shows, breaking news that can’t be broke (finger to the lip), Bill leaving and Brooks […]
Ep277: Protonic Reversal – Top 21 of 2021: Best Records of the Year. (12/27/2021) - 1. Lung – Come Clean Right Now – I’m Nervous (ep163: Kate Wakefield) 2. Mike Lust – Demented Wings – Danceteria (ep254: Mike Lust) 3. Tomahawk – Tonic Immobility – Predators and Scavengers (ep158: Duane Denison) 4. Tropical Fuck Storm – Deep States – New Romeo Agent (ep260: Erica Dunn) 5. Sleaford Mods – Spare […]
Ep276: William Goldsmith (Sunny Day Real Estate, Foo Fighters, Assertion) (12/22/2021) - stream/dl William Goldsmith is the incredible drummer for Sunny Day Real Estate, The Fire Theft and now… Assertion, he was also in the original lineup of the Foo Fighters with SDRE bandmate Nate Mendel and it wasn’t the nicest time. Hear all about creating and playing at a furious pace in Assertion. Number songs! “Make […]
Ep275: Ken Andrews (Failure, Year of the Rabbit, Producer) (12/13/2021) - stream/dl WILD TYPE DROID! That’s right, new Failure record suckers.. song by song breakdown of it, as well as all the details of the weeks long improv sessions that made it , COMFORT, MAGNIFIED, FANTASTIC PLANET, THE HEART IS A MONSTER… all the things! Reconvening without being a nostalgia act. Deep dive into all […]
Ep274: John Mohr, Mike Greenlees, Tom Zaluckyj (TAR) (12/6/2021) - stream/dl Well hey there, it is 3/4 of the mighty Tar! A deep dive into the discography, the mythos, the digging through shoeboxes for all of the awesome ephemera that led to The TAR Box Set (Vol. 1). Lots on reconvening, long (really long) distance practice, doing something that means a whole hell of a […]
Ep273: Kevin Whitley and Brent Prager (Cherubs) (11/29/2021) - stream/dl 2/3 of CHERUBS! Come on Protonic Reversal. Discussion of the “brand new” SLO BLO 4 FRNZ & SXY, 2 Ynfynyty, Icing, Immaculada High, The mighty HEROIN MAN, and using the studio to make something truly noisy and cool and IN THE RED, competing with yourself to make something worthwhile. How much coffee it […]
Ep272: Tim Quirk (Too Much Joy) (11/22/2021) - stream/dl The incredible Tim Quirk is most known for the excellent and clever band, Too Much Joy. He’s also an excellent writer, and has been at the ground floor for a FEW stages of the digital music revolution. Bob Seger! The Incredible depths of “Seasons in the Sun.” Witness as we discuss the many records […]
Ep271: Joe Carducci (SST Records, Author: Rock and the Pop Narcotic, Western Stories, Enter Naomi) (11/9/2021) - stream/dl The amazing Joe Carducci has a new book of screen plays called Western Stories. We speak of that, as well as the timeless Rock and the Pop Narcotic, the greater history of the creation of independent distribution systems and the architecture for the American DIY world. We also get into the Velvet Underound (and […]
Ep270: Chris Murphy (Sloan, Tuns) (10/29/2021) - stream/dl He’s back! He’s back! After episode 208‘s comprehensive rundown of Sloan’s career (so far) the mighty Mr. Murphy is back to tell us all about Tuns and Trans-Canada Highwaymen and fill in some of the spots we missed. the Hit and Run ep (and the ACTUAL hit and run behind it), Silence Trumps Lies. […]
Ep269: Shannon Selberg (Heroine Sheiks, the Cows) (10/17/2021) - stream/dl After episode 206‘s epic length discussion of the Cows, it is only fair to do a deep dive into the discography of the mighty Heroine Sheiks! Especially now that Out of Aferica is being released on vinyl for the FIRST TIME. Hear how this very specific keyboard music came together as a NY band […]
Ep268: Ben Verellen (Helms Alee, Verellen Amps, Harkonen) (10/9/2021) - stream/dl The Mighty Ben Verellen on Protonic Reversal at last. Conan and Ben talk a little about the Harkonen tour where they played along with a cd, layered harmonies, HA origin story, the 8/16 “Beavis and Butthead video”, as well as an album by album run through of the many wonderful Helms Alee records. […]
Ep267: Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, SpermChurch) (10/4/2021) - stream/dl The relentless Trevor Dunn is back! This time with SpermChurch an international poly electro collaborative duo with electronic artist Sannety, releasing the brand new merdeka atau mati on his brand new label Riverworm Records. In this episode we discuss, growing up in Humboldt county and the origins of Mr. Bungle as well as […]
Ep266: Billy Gould (Faith No More) (9/21/2021) - stream/dl The return of the Faith No More bass man! The early (grubby) days, and a deep, deep dive into the FNM discography. The myth and reality of Chuck Mosley. Rakija! Herzog and Kinski. Coming back to the band and all the various personalities. Kool Arrow! Last time we talked about MC50, Talking Book and […]
Ep265: Tony Aguilar (All Souls, Totimoshi) (9/15/2021) - stream/dl All Souls is a fascinating newer band! Although he lives in Los Angeles now, running the excellent Eastside Rehearsal studios, Tony and Conan know each other from the bay area heavy/noisy rock world. All Souls is a bit of a different animal though. Hear all about their touring with the Jesus Lizard, Melvins and […]
Ep264: James Woodard (The Grasshopper Lies Heavy) (8/29/2021) - stream/dl San Antonio’s The Grasshopper Lies Heavy have been making uncompromising heavy music for over 10 years. They have a brand new one “A Cult That Worships a God of Death“out on Learning Curve Records. The record is examined on a song by song breakdown, as well as hearing more about splits with Gay Witch […]
Ep263: Aaron Beam (Red Fang) (8/20/2021) - stream/dl Pt 2! of Ep253’s Pt.1. Heavy focus on Only Ghosts and Ross Robinson, recording that record as a destination recording and then a detailed song by song breakdown of Arrows. Also taking bands on tour you like and paying it forward, deep dive on songwriting and lots more.
Ep262: Kira Roessler (Black Flag, Dos, Solo) (8/13/2021) - stream/dl John Adams! Game of Thrones! Fury Road! Oscars and Emmys. The divided worlds of sound editing and music and a stunning career in a cool profession. Endurance contest BF practices. Instrumental Flag vs. with Vocals. Touring. Slip it in! Loose nut! Process of Weeding Out! DOS and Watt, Billie Holiday! Songwriting and idea jotting. […]
Ep261: Johnny Temple (Girls Against Boys, Soulside, Fake Names, Akashic Books) (8/8/2021) - stream/dl The one and only Johnny Temple! Not just the low end master at the mighty Girls Against Boys, but also proprietor of the incredible Akashic Books. Getting book advice from Henry Rollins and 2.13.61, Black Sparrow Press and what is different from the music biz vs. the book biz. Lots of talk of the […]
Ep260: Erica Dunn (Tropical Fuck Storm, Mod Con, Palm Springs) (7/31/2021) - stream/dl The iconic, unmistakable and mighty Erica Dunn of Mod Con and TFS stops in to chat many things musical, Covid and what not. The existential whiplash of hitting it hard on the road and playing music to the dead stop of the pandemic. Thrill to the brand new Mod Con single Ammo (and subsequent album!) and […]
Ep259: Dana Viloria (Wavebreaker, Turbo Lightning, Batwings Catwings) (7/27/2021) - stream/dl Dana’s band Wavebreaker is an intersectional rock band centering the needs and lived experiences of girls, women, and femmes of color. A passionate advocate for progressive politics, Wavebreaker is explicitly political, pointed and ready to rock in the name of freedom and equality. Enter: Interdependence. Formed from the excellent Batwings Catwings and featuring […]
Ep258: Lindsey Charles (the Cell Phones) (7/24/2021) - stream/dl One of Conan’s favorite front people in music returns to Protonic Reversal. The incredible and inimitable Lindsey Charles of The Cell Phones. Direct and honest lyricism, powerful presentation and the incongruity of a spazzy band with great pop hooks. Lesley Gore is discussed, Halloween albums, and a little bit of each one of the […]
Ep257: Steve Pike (Exhalants) (7/20/2021) - stream/dl Exhalants are a great band from Texas. 2020’s ATONEMENT was on the Protonic Reversal Top 20 of 2020. We do a SONG BY SONG BREAKDOWN of that very record (RICHARD! LAKE SONG)… as well as a roundup of Exhalants live experiences, the first record, split with Pinko, the value of a live record during […]
Ep256: Dave Norwood (The Gary) (7/13/2021) - stream/dl The Gary have a new one out called FALLOW. Their first with drummer Anthony Castaneda. The long running Texas rockers have a unique sound and a unique voice. Check out bass player and singer Dave Norwood talk about taking the leap towards singing *AND* playing, what starts in the head vs. how the song […]
Ep255: Dave Leto (Rye Coalition) (7/4/2021) - stream/dl Rye has an amazing arc! From sweaty basement post-hardcore/noise rock rippers, to anthemic big rock power houses. Much of this is outlined in the excellent documentary “Rye Coalition: The Story of the Hard Luck 5“, but listen in as Dave talks about everything from splits with KARP and the LAST SHOW at Princeton, John […]
Ep254: Mike Lust (Tight Phantomz, Lustre King, Solo) (6/24/2021) - stream/dl The enigmatic rocker Mike Lust has a brand new record called Demented Wings. We go deep into a song by song breakdown of that record, as well as a lot about the legendary double album SILK PRISON by Tight Phantomz. Phantomz on Breaking Bad! Lustre King and about a million things more.
Ep253: Aaron Beam (Red Fang) (6/20/2021) - stream/dl The mighty Red Fang is back with a brand new record called ARROWS. Listen it as Aaron speaks with Conan about: Party Time to Red Fang, Prehistoric Dog! Making a band that keeps the heavy, but spares the sextant, being handpicked by Metallica for Orion fest and still being able to be a little […]
Ep252: Chris Brokaw (Come, Codeine, The New Year, Martha’s Vineyard Ferries, Solo) (6/12/2021) - stream/dl From Come and Codeine, to The New Year and MVF, to his excellent solo albums, Chris Brokaw has done QUITE A BIT. In depth Codeine talk (the unreleased second record?!?), Come through the ages, The New Year origin and more, playing with Clint Conley of Mission of Burma in Consonant, the Martha’s Vineyard Ferries. […]
Ep251: Eric Fundingsland (“Why Am I Doing This?” Tour Documentary, The Bismarck) (6/8/2021) - stream/dl Eric of The Bismarck‘s comprehensive documentary on touring “Why Am Doing This?” has been setting the internet on fire! The harsh but hilarious focus on smaller bands, shared experiences, touring etiquette and where adventure can turn to compulsion and trauma. Eric and Conan get into all of the details of creating this wonderful document, […]
Ep250: Gerald Casale of DEVO interviews Conan Neutron (6/3/2021) - stream/dl Yes, you read that right. One of the founders of DEVO suggested turning the tables on Conan for the 7 Year and 250 episode milestone. What, we are going to say no? Although nobody could have predicted that Conan’s mother would be killed in a car crash that week. That is discussed, as well […]
Ep249: Hugo Burnham (Gang of Four) (5/28/2021) - stream/dl Critical thinking. Ephemerality v. Timelessness, Getting drunk on far more expensive wine. Songs of the Free, tracking and revising songs for Return the Gift. Trading creative control vs. bigger bucks. Top of the Pops! (“You’re welcome Duran Duran”) EMI and Warner Brothers, SOLID GOLD and Another Day, Another Dollar. ANTHRAX! The theatre of beating […]
Ep248: Greg Norton (Hüsker Dü, Gang Font, Porcupine) (5/21/2021) -
Ep247: Mick Harvey (Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, The Birthday Party, PJ Harvey, Solo Artist) (5/14/2021) - stream/dl The ultimate utility player arrives at the protonic reversal. Anita Lane. Serge Gainsbourg interpretations and covers, Autoluminescent and the many aspects of the mighty Rowland S. Howard. THE BIRTHDAY PARTY! Junkyard and not rounding off the corners. Murder Ballads! Red Right Hand! The somewhat contentious Henry’s Dream (and the eventual 5:1 mix and reissue?), […]
Ep246: Craig Wedren (Shudder to Think) (5/9/2021) -
Ep245: Eugene Robinson (Oxbow, Whipping Boy) (5/4/2021) -
Ep244: Elisha Wiesner (The Martha’s Vineyard Ferries, Kahoots) (4/27/2021) - Fookin’ Ferries are back with a kick ass full length record “Suns Out Guns Out“. Hear a bit about being a geographically disparate outfit, playing Brokaw chords, not thinking too hard about what the band sounds like, just sounding like it, the many ways a Ferries song comes together, Greens Fees, and a full on […]
Ep243: Tim Cedar (Part Chimp) (4/25/2021) - stream/dl Silly riffs and other such tales. The mighty Part Chimp have a brand new record DROOL, available on Wrong Speed in the UK and Europe and on Learning Curve Records in the US. We go through Drool song by song, and talk of Truman’s Water, Live shows, being a cultural magpie. Part Chimp play […]
Ep242: David Yow (The Jesus Lizard, Scratch Acid) (4/12/2021) -
Ep241: Andrew “Falco” Falkous (mclusky, Future of the Left, Christian Fitness) (4/9/2021) -
Ep240: Cheshire Agusta (Stinking Lizaveta) (4/6/2021) -
Ep239: Matt Parish (Stuffed Spider, Ho-Ag) (4/3/2021) -
Ep238: Greg Saunier (Deerhoof) (3/30/2021) -