Inside the Milky Way - A Look at Early Alternative Music
ITMW Music
A podcast that takes a look at the development of alternative music in the 80's with a focus on post-punk, goth, dark wave, electronic, industrial, and synth st...
Sad Lovers & Giants, with their atmospheric and sometimes dark, melancholic, and psychedelia post-punk, was one of the most overlooked bands of the early post-punk era.The original line-up formed in 1980 and produced two albums along with some non-album releases before breaking up in 1983. Led by vocalist and songwriter, Garce Allard, the band has reformed several times over the years.This episode tells the story of the band focusing on the early years and the classic debut album, Epic Garden Music.
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KMFDM - The Ultra Heavy Beat
KMFDM, led by German born founder, frontman, producer and musician Sascha Konietzko, started their musical journey in 1984 as a performance art project. By the 90's this industrial band would pioneer a music that blends various music styles and genres to create their own unique sound, known as Ultra Heavy Beat.This episode will discuss the band, the music, the members, the art, and their albums from the 80’s and through the 90’s that impacted the world of music.
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The Specials - Leading a Ska Revival
In the late 1970's, The Specials combined the music of 60's Jamaican ska, rocksteady, and reggae along with the attributes of punk music, and political and social commentary. This music would be known as two-tone music leading the way of a ska revival, often referred to as the second wave of ska music.Their self-titled debut album of 1979 on their own label, 2 Tone Records, brought this music to the attention of the British music scene. Over a two year span, The Specials would create a number of hits, including the classic songs “A Message to You Rudy” and the recession themed number 1 hit, “Ghost Town”.This podcast episode will discuss the early years of the band, their influential first two albums and music, the two-tone music genre, and the aftermath of some core members leaving the band in 1981.
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Devo - De-Evolution and the Freedom of Choice
Devo originated in Akron, Ohio forming a band based on the social theory of de-evolution. This innovative and unique band would combine experimental, art punk, and electronic music along with matching uniforms, quirky science fiction themes, surrealist humor, and satirical social commentary. After creating a short film and developing a number of songs, Devo would sign a record deal and release their debut studio album in 1978 with Brian Eno as producer. This episode will discuss the early years of the band through the third studio album, Freedom of Choice.
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The Cranberries - In Every Possible Way
The Cranberries formed in Limerick, Ireland in 1989 and within a year would add an incredible 18-year old singer, Dolores O’Riordan. The band would sign with Island Records and release the singles "Dreams" and "Linger" just prior to the 1993 debut album. In 1994 their second album would include the alternative rock classic and stadium anthem, "Zombie", bringing the band international fame. This episode is the story of a band that would rise to become one of the best-selling alternative acts of the 1990s with a lead singer who would be a voice of a nation.
About Inside the Milky Way - A Look at Early Alternative Music
A podcast that takes a look at the development of alternative music in the 80's with a focus on post-punk, goth, dark wave, electronic, industrial, and synth styles. The episodes will feature artists, contributors, themes, and events of the early alternative era along with background and discussion.
The title of our podcast is based on the alternative song from 1988 by The Church, "Under the Milky Way".
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