Episodes
Friday Apr 29, 2016
Bonus - A discussion on the death and legacy of Prince with Steve Spears
Friday Apr 29, 2016
Friday Apr 29, 2016
In this special Prince-themed bonus episode of The Hustle, we're joined by popular blogger and host of the beloved Stuck In The 80s podcast, Steve Spears, another die-hard Prince fan. We discuss what he meant to us, his legacy, our faves, and the rumors surrounding how he died. Huge thank you to Steve for being our special guest!
Tuesday Apr 26, 2016
Episode 51 - George Sipl of American Noise
Tuesday Apr 26, 2016
Tuesday Apr 26, 2016
American Noise were one of the great "should-have-been" bands. They were one of the hottest tickets in the thriving Cleveland rock scene of the 70s when they were signed by legend Richard Perry and sent to LA to work on their debut album. Released in 1980, their self-titled masterpiece is a power-pop lovers dream. However, the label didn't get behind them and American Noise dissolved into obscurity. Over the years, however, that album has grown a deserved reputation as "the great lost guitar record".
Tuesday Apr 19, 2016
Episode 50 - Todd Pipes of Deep Blue Something
Tuesday Apr 19, 2016
Tuesday Apr 19, 2016
Todd Pipes was the lead singer of Deep Blue Something, who hit it big in 1995 with the seminal "Breakfast at Tiffany's" which reached #5 on the US charts. Sadly, it was their one and only hit and after a couple more albums that received less attention, the band slowed way down. Todd is now an English teacher in Dallas and makes music when he wants to, including an excellent ep from last year called Locust House. We talk about music in the 90s, the aftermath of having such a big, divisive hit, and the other bands they blew off the stage. My personal feeling is that there has always been more to this band than "the hit" and the deserve to have the rest of their music discovered.
Tuesday Apr 12, 2016
Episode 49 - Ranking Roger of The English Beat/General Public/Solo
Tuesday Apr 12, 2016
Tuesday Apr 12, 2016
Ranking Roger is a music and style icon that needs no introduction. He was a founding member of one of the most important and beloved alternative/ska bands of all-time with the English Beat. Then, he and fellow front man Dave Wakeling broke off and formed General Public to even greater chart success ("Tenderness" #27 in 1984). Today the former partners function as two separate groups - Dave carries on as The English Beat in the states while Roger is The Beat throughout the rest of the world. We discuss the dynamic between the two, the state of potential reunions, Roger's excellent solo work, and his views on marijuana. And, he announces new Beat music coming in 2016!
Thursday Apr 07, 2016
Episode 48 Bonus - Phil Spalding and I discuss some of his collaborations
Thursday Apr 07, 2016
Thursday Apr 07, 2016
Phil and I discuss several of his collaborations including...
Tuesday Apr 05, 2016
Episode 48 - Phil Spalding of GTR
Tuesday Apr 05, 2016
Tuesday Apr 05, 2016
Phil Spalding has been an in demand session bassist for almost 40 years now. His highest profile gig from an American perspective was probably when he was a member of that short-lived supergroup GTR, who had a big hit with "When the Heart Rules the Mind" which reached #14 in 1986. Since then he's collaborated with everyone from Seal to Terence Trent D'Arby to Right Said Fred to Elton John, all the while living as a full-blown drug addict. Thankfully, he's been in recovery for 11 years now and serving as best he can to help others in the same situation. Here is his amazing story!