That’s right, the desert rock legend himself has a new record with Brant Bjork Trio – Once Upon a Time in the Desert. In an all star band featuring Ryan Gut and Mario Lalli! So how about a floor up discussion, all the way from getting into punk rock, pots and pans, into present day. With … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep411-brant-bjork-kyuss-brant-bjork-trio-fu-manchu-stoner-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep411: Brant Bjork (Kyuss, Brant Bjork Trio, Fu Manchu, Stöner)"</span></a></p> [...]

It has been a long time since the Berlin based experimental duo has been on protonic reversal. There’s a BEST OF the band (live in Napoli!), which also serves as a great introduction as well as other newish records. The whiplash of touring with Alexander’s band Einstürzende Neubauten and then immediately doing hackedepicciotto. Soundtracks, At the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep410-alexander-hacke-danielle-de-picciotto-hackedepicciotto/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep410: Alexander Hacke & Danielle De Picciotto (hackedepicciotto)"</span></a></p> [...]

Both Travis and Joe have been on the show a lot over the years. But this time they are raising funds for a Buddyhead documentary. A necessary salve for the lack of any kind of documentation for the entire mid-2000s world for one of the most irreverent websites to ever exist. Talk about that, scene documentation in general, movies that get … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep409-travis-keller-and-joe-cardamone-buddyhead-icarus-line-buddyhead-movie/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep409: Travis Keller and Joe Cardamone (Buddyhead, Icarus Line, Buddyhead Movie)"</span></a></p> [...]

The guitarist for the fabulous band CNTS, with Matt Cronk, as well as Dead Cross with (Dave Lombardo and Mike Patton), finally comes on Protonic Reversal to talk about all things Retox, Rehab, Rock and Riff. Beating Cancer, outlasting COVID and getting one of the greatest singers and front men in rock to sing in your … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep408-michael-crain-dead-cross-cnts-retox-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep408: Michael Crain (Dead Cross, CNTS, Retox)"</span></a></p> [...]

Steve Moriarty wasn’t just the drummer of the legendary band The Gits. He literally wrote the book on his bandmate and friend Mia Zapata. Whose life was cruelly cut short. A vital and impressive vocalist and artist on the verge of international rock stardom, the book tells Mia’s story, shows the progress of her undeniable talent … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep407-steve-moriarty-the-gits-mia-zapata-and-the-gits-a-story-of-art-rock-and-revolution-book-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep407: Steve Moriarty (The Gits, Mia Zapata and The Gits: A Story of Art, Rock, and Revolution book)"</span></a></p> [...]

Ed has been on Protonic Reversal with his old band Heads., but that was 4 years ago and this is Kino Motel! Different band, different genre. And now with Rosa! We got through a detailed breakdown for their new record Visions.  Talk about Sea Shanties (!) and both musicians adjusting their playing style to make something new … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep406-ed-fraser-and-rosa-mercedes-kino-motel/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep406: Ed Fraser and Rosa Mercedes (Kino Motel)"</span></a></p> [...]

Bristol based Sugar Horse are purveyors of interesting heavy music, but it isn’t exactly metal. They have a new one called The Grand Scheme of Things. Truth and Consequences, The live long after and the LIVE long after, thrash music and cassettes and the “live, laugh, love” of skeleton artwork. We do a song by … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep405-ashley-tubb-and-jake-healy-sugar-horse/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep405: Ashley Tubb and Jake Healy (Sugar Horse)"</span></a></p> [...]

It’s been a year and a half and over 100 episodes since Carl’s last appearance for My Name Is Hell. Now it’s a new record! Wasteland Baby. We talk a lot about legacy bands and artists taking risks, what records are palette cleansers. The relative unsustainable nature of being an artist in a big city. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep404-carl-shane-kal-marks-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep404: Carl Shane (Kal Marks)"</span></a></p> [...]

THANK is a band from Leeds, UK! We speak about decorum for wedding bands, how long opening bands should, or should not play, writing records collaboratively as opposed to during a pandemic, the compilation / introduction of Thankology, the cruel irony of not nailing a song called Do It Badly in the studio at first. A … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep403-freddy-vinehill-cliffe-thank-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep403: Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe (Thank)"</span></a></p> [...]

oh hey, half of the mighty chat pile returns to Protonic Reversal to talk about COOL WORLD. Their highly anticipated new record (yes, named after that pervy Bakshi movie!). As well as the nature of live performance, the bands’ incredible arc since their last appearance, following their own compass, using the performance platform to represent … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep402-raygun-busch-and-stin-chat-pile/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep402: Raygun Busch and Stin (Chat Pile)"</span></a></p> [...]

The band Bunuel has an awesome new album Mansuetude, but they are NOT a new band. It is their fourth! Which American audiences may not be aware of. American audiences are usually only aware of their singer. The wonderful Eugene Robinson (most famously of Oxbow). We talk all about Buñuel, future touring and the deep … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep401-eugene-robinson-franz-valente-bunuel/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep401: Eugene Robinson, Franz Valente (Buñuel)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dlSUBSCRIBE or listen on Apple Podcasts (free).SUBSCRIBE on something else (FREE) xml feedListen (and follow) on SpotifyListen on Pandora The tables are turned on Conan Neutron in this: the 400th episode of Protonic Reversal! Randy Randall of the band No Age and the podcast Hyphenate with Randy Randall interviews CONAN all about the show, podcasting … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/4213-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep400: Conan Neutron (Conan Neutron and the Secret Friends, Protonic Reversal, Replicator, Mount Vicious, Victory and Associates, Household Gods)"</span></a></p> [...]

BBGun, the zine. The endless allure of Bad Moon Rising by Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore and the not so hi-fi recording of Exile in Main Street. Jon Spencer, Hit-makers and otherwise. Lydia Lunch Retrovirus origin story. Wolfmanhattan Project, and working with Mick Collins and Kid Congo Powers, the Chrome Cranks! Bewitched! and so very much … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep399-bob-bert-sonic-youth-pussy-galore-chrome-cranks-jon-spencer-and-the-hitmakers-lydia-lunch-retrovirus/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep399: Bob Bert (Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Chrome Cranks, Jon Spencer and the Hitmakers, Lydia Lunch Retrovirus)"</span></a></p> [...]

RACK is the new album by the Jesus Lizard. A real treat for us all, it sounds like what you hope it would sound like as well as pushing a bit forward as well. Also, the Jesus Lizard is playing! A lot. A lot of touring even. We speak about that, as well as guitar technique, … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep398-duane-denison-the-jesus-lizard-tomahawk-dk3/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep398: Duane Denison (The Jesus Lizard, Tomahawk, DK3)"</span></a></p> [...]

Dale Crover! One of rock’s greatest drummers (Conan would know!), also is a great guitarist and songwriter and the Dale Crover Band has a new one called Glossolalia. We do a thorough track-by-track analysis of that excellent record, as well as talk about Tarantula Heart by Melvins, playing with Redd Kross on their recent tour … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep397-dale-crover-melvins-redd-kross-dcb-neutronfriends/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep397: Dale Crover (Melvins, Redd Kross, DCB, NeutronFriends)"</span></a></p> [...]

Alain Johannes is back, for a full episode. Which is crazy, as it has been four years since the last one. He’s just completed a bunch of touring with bands he recorded acting as his backing band all all around the world. So how has recording music changed for Alain over the years? Let’s find … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep396-alain-johannes-eleven-queens-of-the-stone-age-desert-sessions-pj-harvey-solo-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep396: Alain Johannes (Eleven, Queens of the Stone Age, Desert Sessions, PJ Harvey, Solo)"</span></a></p> [...]

Upright Forms are a great band from Minneapolis, with a great new record called Blurred Wires. Nick has been on before a couple years back, but this is the first Upright Forms full length, Let’s hear all about the band’s origin story, why the “notes app” is so important. What is and isn’t secret prog and lots … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep395-upright-forms-nick-sakes-noah-paster-shaun-westphal/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep395: Upright Forms (Nick Sakes, Noah Paster, Shaun Westphal)"</span></a></p> [...]

A great conversation going from the early days of DC Punk Rock, to right now. The gestation of Rollins Band, starting with Hot Animal Machine and all the way to Come In and Burn. Low Self-Opinion and the unlikely single of Liar. Solo records and working in the modern environment as a musician. The story … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep394-chris-haskett-rollins-band-foetus-the-joy-thieves-cassandra-complex-even-odd-solo/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep394: Chris Haskett (Rollins Band, Foetus, The Joy Thieves, Cassandra Complex, Even/Odd, solo)"</span></a></p> [...]

Full of Hell has been releasing high quality and uncompromising heavy music for almost 15 years and there is a new one called Coagulated Bliss! We talk about that, as well as Spencer’s decision to step back from touring, even as Full of Hell continues to work on the road with a new live member. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep393-spencer-hazard-full-of-hell-eye-flys-reapers-gong/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep393: Spencer Hazard (Full of Hell, Eye Flys, Reaper’s Gong)"</span></a></p> [...]

Steve has a new record with Ira Ingber Baring All – There Goes My Compass. Ira is an accomplished player as well, having played with Bob Dylan, the Mothers of Invention and Captain Beefheart amongst others. He also played that awesome slide guitar on the Midnight Run soundtrack. We speak of that as well as … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep392-steve-bartek-oingo-boingo-baring-all-composer-conductor/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep392: Steve Bartek (Oingo Boingo, Baring All, Composer, Conductor)"</span></a></p> [...]

Deep Tunnel Project is a chicago band! Featuring, two members of Tar, one from Silkworm and one from The Bomb it is a unique pairing creating new music and new sounds. 3/4 of them, all returning guests respectively, come on Protonic to talk in-depth about this great new record, the mindset and origin of the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep391-john-mohr-michael-greenlees-tim-midyett-deep-tunnel-project/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep391: John Mohr, Michael Greenlees, Tim Midyett (Deep Tunnel Project)"</span></a></p> [...]

The Red Scare is back! No, not the podcast, the legendary late 90s/early 00s’ Knoxville hardcore band. Kip (Panthers, Cloudland Canyon) and Matt (New Brutalism, Manhandle, Obstructures) join Conan to talk all about the new retrospective/reissue Smoky Mountain High. A track by track breakdown, as well as a hilarious recounting of touring, songwriting, relearning songs from … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep390-kip-uhlhorn-and-matt-hall-the-red-scare/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep390: Kip Uhlhorn and Matt Hall (The Red Scare)"</span></a></p> [...]

Protonic is back! First show since the 10 year anniversary episode. Let’s go! This episode is Jake Smith of heavy band Eye Flys, who have a great new heavy rock record. (self-titled!) It’s a song by song of that record, as well as hearing about how they ended up on Thrill Jockey… the THRILL of … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep389-jake-smith-eye-flys-backslider/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep389: Jake Smith (Eye Flys, Backslider)"</span></a></p> [...]

13 (!) new interviews, about 10 minutes each to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the podcast. Wow! 1. Duane Denison (The Jesus Lizard, Tomahawk, DK3) (Ep158, Ep94) 2. Coady Willis – (High on Fire, Melvins, Big Business, Murder City Devils) (Ep132) 3. Marnie Stern – (Ep361) 4. Steve Albini – (Shellac, Big Black, Electrical Audio Studio) … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep388-10th-anniversary-spectacular-duane-denison-coady-willis-marnie-stern-steve-albini-falco-bob-bert-david-pajo-alain-johannes-john-schmersal-mike-morasky-dale-crover-jennifer-precious-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep388: 10th Anniversary Spectacular (Duane Denison, Coady Willis, Marnie Stern, Steve Albini, Falco, Bob Bert, David Pajo, Alain Johannes, John Schmersal, Mike Morasky, Dale Crover, Jennifer Precious Finch, Ian MacKaye)"</span></a></p> [...]

Doni Blair is best known as bassplayer for 90s legends The Toadies, but just like his brother Zach. Conan knows him from his old band Hagfish! We talk all about the Hagfish days, and van touring, as well as the glory and the allure of the Rickenbacker bass., a father who was a rock DJ, … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep387-doni-blair-the-toadies-hagfish-only-crime-author-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep387: Doni Blair (The Toadies, Hagfish, Only Crime, Author)"</span></a></p> [...]

Danbert is a anarcho-punk icon that cofounded Anarchist collective punk group Chumbawamba in 1982, yes that’s right the one with the “I get knocked down, but I get up again” song. All about the origin and the journey of “the song” that changed the band’s world for quite some time. Split release with Noam Chomsky, … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep386-danbert-nobacon-chumbawama-solo-axis-of-dissent/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep386: Danbert Nobacon (Chumbawama, Solo, Axis of Dissent)"</span></a></p> [...]

The legendary guitarist for Mission of Burma arrives to talk about dream interpretations for solo guitar, silent film accompaniment, Vs., reunions, how the world caught up to Mission of Burma, Alloy Orchestra/The Anvil Orchestra (scoring Dr. Caligari at MFF soon!), Moving Parts, working on soundtracks, tapes, drones, Maximum Electric Piano, conceptual art like Transmuting the Prosaic, chamber … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep385-roger-c-miller-mission-of-burma-anvil-orchestra-composer/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep385: Roger C. Miller (Mission of Burma, Anvil Orchestra, Composer)"</span></a></p> [...]

293 episodes since Rick Sims last protoniced, did they even have podcasts then? Was it on wax cylinders? Probably. Anyway! Strictly Dynamite is the new Best of and Rarities Didjits collection. It’s got all of the best stuff, but also has some stuff that even the true heads don’t have. We get into the confrontation … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep384-rick-sims-didjits-gaza-strippers/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep384: Rick Sims (Didjits, Gaza Strippers)"</span></a></p> [...]

Long time coming! Ryan Patterson has a great new Fotocrime record called Accelerated. And there’s also a TWO OFF Coliseum reunion/celebration coming up shortly! We dive into all the aspects of the act of creation and connection and what should and shouldn’t be tied to expectation. The wondrous J. Robbins and Ryan’s long time working … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep383-ryan-patterson-fotocrime-coliseum-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep383: Ryan Patterson (Fotocrime, Coliseum)"</span></a></p> [...]

Tarantula Heart. The latest Melvins record which was created in an unorthodox way with Ray from Ministry , and the King Dunn tour (Buzz and Trevor Dunn from Mr. Bungle) is finally happening after nearly 4 years. Eclipse madness! AI Art! Taking pictures and being on instagram. Melvins stuff being more or less free on … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep382-buzz-osborne-melvins-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep382: Buzz Osborne (Melvins)"</span></a></p> [...]

Greg Norton is back! It’s been almost three years since last time. Ultrabomb! Cancer. So much to discuss. The new record Dying to Smile is almost here, we also discuss Time to Burn (the first Ultrabomb record), music discovery and becoming an advocate for the things you love. Progress and patience, New Day Rising, the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep381-greg-norton-husker-du-ultrabomb/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep381: Greg Norton (Hüsker Dü, Ultrabomb)"</span></a></p> [...]

Kid Congo Powers has a brand new record called That Delicious Vice with his band The Pink Monkey Birds. Pair that with his book (Some Kind of Kick), and the recent Wolfmanhattan Project record (with Bob Bert and Mick Collins) and you have a very busy guy! But that is nothing new, The Gun Club … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep380-kid-congo-powers-pink-monkey-birds-the-gun-club-the-cramps-nick-cave-and-the-bad-seeds/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep380: Kid Congo Powers (Pink Monkey Birds, the Gun Club, The Cramps, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds)"</span></a></p> [...]

Victims Family has an awesome new split lp with Nasalrod! “In the Modern Meatspace“. We talk about that as well as a comprehensive history of Victims Family, a band who blazed their own trail throughout the 80s independent rock, the 90s gold rush and beyond. White Bread Blues, The Germ and lots more. Victims Family … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep379-ralph-spight-victims-family-the-freak-accident-jello-biafra-and-the-guantanamo-school-of-medicine/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep379: Ralph Spight (Victims Family, The Freak Accident, Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine)"</span></a></p> [...]

The Bronson Arm self-titled record is still fairly recently released. We get into a detailed song by song of that debut, preceded by a bit of history of the band and how it all came together with so long to gestate. Pedals with Emerald Circuits, Dynamic Sound Mastering and a detailed deep dive into mastering … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep378-blake-bickel-bronson-arm/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep378: Blake Bickel (Bronson Arm)"</span></a></p> [...]

That’s right it is weirdo guitar LEGEND Norm Westberg! Here not just to talk about the genre defying brutality of Swans or his magnificent ambient solo work, but to also speak about at length about the radically underrated Heroine Sheiks with Shannon Selberg of the Cows! So all things Gira and Jarboe, some King Crimson, … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep377-norman-westberg-swans-heroine-sheiks-solo-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep377: Norman Westberg (Swans, Heroine Sheiks, Solo)"</span></a></p> [...]

Mud Ride is the name of Steve’s book. A messy trip through the grunge explosion. Steve of course, was there for all of it as a first hand participant with Mudhoney and before that Green River. We talk about all of that, along with The Thrown-Ups, folk records, crate digging, Monkeywrech, day jobs and lots … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep376-steve-turner-mudhoney-green-river-monkeywrench-author-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep376: Steve Turner (Mudhoney, Green River, Monkeywrench, Author)"</span></a></p> [...]

Feel Worse is the new record by USA Nails, Steven also plays in the incredible BLKLSTRS as well, and was in Kong and Oceansize. So let’s get into that, as well as recording a record where 3/4 of the band are in the same city and one isn’t. BLKLSTRS eps, subbing in Future of the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep375-steven-hodson-usa-nails-blklstrs-kong-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep375: Steven Hodson (USA Nails, BLKLSTRS, Kong)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Peter Prescott is the impresario and driving force behind Minibeast. To this day though, he is known to most as the drummer for the mighty Mission of Burma. We talk about the iconic album, ep and single by that band, and how it was somehow out of time and ahead of their time, and … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep374-peter-prescott-mission-of-burma-minibeast-volcano-suns-kustomized-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep374: Peter Prescott (Mission of Burma, Minibeast, Volcano Suns, Kustomized)"</span></a></p> [...]

J. Robbins returns! He has a brand new record called Basilisk.  It has been awhile since last he was on. How long? Well his LAST album Un-becoming wasn’t even done yet then and that was 2019. So there you go. In-depth with a song by song on Basilisk as well as For Your Own Special … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep373-j-robbins-jawbox-j-robbins-band-burning-airlines-magpie-cage-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep373: J. Robbins (Jawbox, J. Robbins Band, Burning Airlines, Magpie Cage)"</span></a></p> [...]

John Wright of NoMeansNo and Dead Bob returns! And this time he has the NMN biographer Jason Lamb, author of NoMeansNo: From Obscurity to Oblivion: An Oral History, with him. which has just come out. We speak of the great history of the band and the challenge of getting it all down and doing it … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep372-john-wright-nomeansno-dead-bob-and-jason-lamb-nmn-book-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep372: John Wright (NoMeansNo, Dead Bob) and Jason Lamb (NMN book)"</span></a></p> [...]

It has been 1031 days since Falco’s last appearance on Protonic Reversal and mclusky’s US tour is imminent (for real this time). So much has happened since then, let’s start with the return as a “real” band (or as real as any band is) of the mighty mclusky. Hearing protectiong! The recent double A side … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep371-andrew-falco-falkous-mclusky-future-of-the-left-christian-fitness/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep371: Andrew “Falco” Falkous (mclusky, Future of the Left, christian fitness)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Zach Blair has had an incredible career in music. He and Conan talk about finding a voice with guitar, Anti-Heroes is Zach’s podcast. Anti-Heroes is a podcast about guitar players that aren’t on the covers of the guitar magazines but who Zach thinks should be. Sounds a little familiar? Hmm. No wonder they are … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep370-zach-blair-rise-against-gwar-hagfish-only-crime-anti-heroes-podcast/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep370: Zach Blair (Rise Against, GWAR, Hagfish, Only Crime, Anti-Heroes Podcast)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Steve started off writing songs and playing flute (!) with the Strawberry Alarm Clock then joined Don Randi’s band (Wrecking Crew). All of that BEFORE Oingo Boingo. So what else?  Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo into Oingo Boingo, Forbidden Zone, Danny Elfman, Little Girls, Only a Lad, KROQ, Bassman vs. Jazz Chorus, The … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep369-steve-bartek-oingo-boingo-composer-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep369: Steve Bartek (Oingo Boingo, Composer)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Friend of the show, Gerald V. Casale returns! To talk not only about the 4-d video for the Lounge Version of Pay U Back (with Steve Bartek of Oingo Boingo and Josh Freese), but to talk about the many, many DEVO activities of the last year. US, Europe and Australia tours, a 50 years … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep368-jerry-casale-devo/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep368: Gerald V. Casale (DEVO)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Rejoice! For the first time since 1999 there is a new Arcwelder! CONTINUE is out now. What better way to celebrate than to have the amazing drummer and co-primary vocalist Scott Macdonald on. We get into all of the details of recording it, as well as constant comparisons to another Minnestota band…. the original … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep367-scott-macdonald-arcwelder/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep367: Scott Macdonald (Arcwelder)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Matt Cronk returns, and so has CNTS. This time you can lose the U. let’s hear some stories of what THE CRONK has been up to since Feb 2020 and he was on last. Did anything happen? Medical tragedies, musical triumphs, thoughts on controversial names and sensibilities about that and an eye to a … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep366-matt-cronk-cnts-qui-fake-legs-cowards/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep366: Matt Cronk (CNTS, Qui, Fake Legs, Cowards)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Ignore Grief, is the latest album from Xiu Xiu, it came out in 2023! However, Conan’s history with the band goes way back to the first record. So, how about a relatively comprehensive album by album history? From the very beginning, all the permutations and eras to today. Along with some reasonable derivations on … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep365-jamie-stewart-xiu-xiu/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep365: Jamie Stewart (Xiu Xiu)"</span></a></p> [...]

Absolutely is the new record from Chicago heavy swagger rockers Something Is Waiting. The history of SiW. Going from a 5 piece to a 3 piece. NU-ROLL, The mad scientist nature of Bill Fay Refused. sounding full vs. sounding loud, playing smaller and bigger stages. Glam sound without glam excess, noise-rock, Metal bands faking they … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep364-eddie-gobbo-something-is-waiting-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep364: Eddie Gobbo (Something is Waiting)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Here is my annual show and list of records I really loved and spent a lot of time with. I hope you enjoy it and them. For the terminally impatient or ADD or for people that are only able to process things in the more or less unnatural format of lists. This is the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep363-top-records-of-2023/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep363: Top Records of 2023"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Hodge! Not only does this complete the mssv trifecta for protonic, we get to hear all about his work on those classic Tom Waits records, playing with Bob Dylan, working with David Lynch for the Fire Walk With Me Soundtrack (the PINK ROOM!) and beyond. Dave Alvin and Dave Jaurequi, Until the End of … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep362-stephen-hodges-mssv-tom-waits-david-lynch-bob-dylan-mavis-staples/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep362: Stephen Hodges (mssv, Tom Waits, David Lynch, Bob Dylan, Mavis Staples)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl THE COMEBACK KID! It isn’t just the player, it is the name of the new record. After almost 10 years, Marnie’s back. The 8G band and the difference between playing music there and anything from the world of punk rock (or whatever). A whole lot of talk of music discovery, algorithms, press cycles, and … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep361-marnie-stern-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep361: Marnie Stern"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl The Killer is the new record by the latest lineup of Crime & the City Solution, the band is embarking on a long tour of Europe with new member multi-instrumentalist Joshua Murphy not just playing in the band but also opening the shows with his own solo set. All this plus Simon’s tour with … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep361-simon-bonney-and-joshua-murphy-crime-the-city-solution-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep360: Simon Bonney and Joshua Murphy (Crime & the City Solution)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl The inimitable Nina Nastasia! Jolie Laide is the newest record,  a collaboration between Nina and Jeff MacLeod featuring songs evoking classic California Ballads, Desert Dirges and the cinema of leaving behind. However, as somebody Conan has wanted to talk to for years there is discussion of the entire Nina Nastasia catalog. Collaboration with Marissa … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep359-nina-nastasia-solo-jolie-laide-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep359: Nina Nastasia (Solo, Jolie Laide)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Punk rock legend Gary Floyd of the legendary DICKS enters the lair of the Protonic Reversal! We talk about HATE THE POLICE, how it has sadly aged pretty well and is quite possibly one of the greatest debut singles of any punk rock band. The origin of the band in Texas (name and flyers … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep358-gary-floyd-dicks-sister-double-happiness-black-kali-ma-gary-floyd-band/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep358: Gary Floyd (Dicks, Sister Double Happiness, Black Kali Ma, Gary Floyd Band)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl It is Brian Cook of BOTCH, Russian Circles, These Arms Are Snakes and SUMAC. Right before Botch tours the nation (well, the coasts anyway) in 2023! and SUMAC play a few shows in the midwest. Let’s talk about the why and how of a BOTCH reunion, as well as These Arms Are Snakes and … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep357-brian-cook-botch-russian-circles-these-arms-are-snakes-sumac-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep357: Brian Cook (Botch, Russian Circles, These Arms Are Snakes, SUMAC)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Well hey there, it’s one of Conan Neutron’s very favorite drummers, here to give all the details of how the amazing Shellac came to be, thoughts on each and every Shellac record in depth. High cymbals, putting on a show, Italian Greyhounds, How many surveyors is enough, Dude Incredible and oh, so much more. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep356-todd-trainer-shellac-brick-layer-cake-rifle-sport/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep356: Todd Trainer (Shellac, Brick Layer Cake, Rifle Sport)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Access to the Lonely is the new record by Rid Of Me, and it’s a good’un! A song by song review of the Philadelphia band’s second record is in order, as well as a history of the band in general, methodology and influence, COVERS, Low Dose, Fight Amp (Wha’ happen?) and lots more. That … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep355-mike-mcginnis-rid-of-me-fight-amp-low-dose-knife-hits/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep355: Mike McGinnis (Rid of Me, Fight Amp, Low Dose, Knife Hits)"</span></a></p> [...]

STONE is the one new one by Baroness, no it is NOT named after a color. We get into all the albums that ARE named after colors, as well as the new one in a detailed track by track breakdown. Creating during the pandemic, the incredible YOUR BARONESS tour built off of FAN REQUESTS. The … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep354-john-baizley-baroness-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep354: John Baizley (Baroness)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Rob was on Protonic Reversal before the show hit double digits. It has BEEN awhile. Let’s hear all about his show 1001 Album Complaints, a music commentary show based on the 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die book by Robert Dimery, they discuss the episodes and decide if they are worthy of … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep353-robert-kassees-1001-album-complaints-the-chop-the-beverly-crushers-repeat-after-me/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep353: Robert Kassees (1001 Album Complaints, The Chop, The Beverly Crushers, Repeat After Me)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Bring Back the Apocalypse! What’s that? Why it’s Nils and Michael from the unique and incredible SLEEPYTIME GORILLA MUSEUM. The bay area treasures are back and the SGM2024 pledge drive is in full effect. You can be a part of helping their wonderful weirdness exist in the modern age. Avant Prog Metal Grindcore Cabaret … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep352-sleepytime-gorilla-museum-nils-frykdahl-michael-mellender-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep352: Sleepytime Gorilla Museum (Nils Frykdahl & Michael Mellender)"</span></a></p> [...]

The Alley Parade is the 8th (!) record by the band Traindodge, let’s hear about the other 7 records as well as that one from this very long lived band. Finding common cause with Kansas City and St. Louis. Riddle of Steel! Roma 79! John Congleton! Dan Dixon! A song by song breakdown of the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep351-jason-smith-traindodge-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep351: Jason Smith (Traindodge)"</span></a></p> [...]

Love’s Holiday is the new album by Oxbow and A Walk Across Dirty Water and Straight Into Murderer’s Row is Eugene’s new book! Both are momentous occasions. Let’s hear about why Oxbow is NOT like Taylor Swift, the meticulous nature of creating in Oxbow and why there are so many videos for this one and … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep350-eugene-s-robinson-oxbow-bunuel-author-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep350: Eugene S. Robinson (Oxbow, Buñuel, Author)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Surprise! All three members of Steel Pole Bath Tub for their first join media appearance in the last twenty years. All of this in service of their first SHOW in 5 years. A celebration in Houston for Emo’s 30th anniversary with many other awesome bands (such as Honky with Pinkus, and Skatenigs). Plus the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep349-mike-morasky-dale-flattum-dorothy-kent-steel-pole-bath-tub-w-noah-landis/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep349: Mike Morasky, Dale Flattum, Dorothy Kent (Steel Pole Bath Tub) w/Noah Landis"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl It has been a couple years since Mike Hard was on last and quite a bit has happened. Thrall is back! But David Livingstone of God Bullies has left us, as has Johnnie Johnson III. Memories of both of those great people and players. New(!) music with Mike Hard and David Livingstone that has … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep348-mike-hard-thrall-god-bullies-they-never-sleep/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep348: Mike Hard (Thrall, God Bullies, They Never Sleep)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Clinton and Danny from Mr. Phylzzz have a new one called Fat Chance, recorded at the stately Electrical Audio in Chicago. We go through a track by track of that one, as well as a lot of discussion of the very differently recorded Cancel Culture Club, the powerful advocacy of Tom Hazelmyer of Amphetamine … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep347-clinton-jacob-and-danny-sein-mr-phylzzz/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep347: Clinton Jacob and Danny Sein (Mr. Phylzzz)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Randy has been rocking with his bandmate Dean in the band experimental punk group NO AGE for almost twenty years now sharing the stage with acts such as Foo Fighters, Pixies, Sonic Youth and Pavement! We go over the entire history of the band, including their pre-no age band Wives. The journey of the … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep346-randy-randall-no-age-hyphenate-with-randy-randall-podcast/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep346: Randy Randall (No Age, Hyphenate with Randy Randall Podcast)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Durham rock band Maple Stave have a new record called ARGUMENTS and it is the first in a very, very, VERY long time. Listen to this long lived noisy/melodic/sometimes mathy rock band as they talk about bringing in Chris Rasmussen from Police Teeth and Brackets in Seattle and how that has changed the dynamic … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep345-maple-stave-chris-williams-andy-hull-evan-rowe-chris-rasmussen/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep345: Maple Stave (Chris Williams, Andy Hull, Evan Rowe, Chris Rasmussen)"</span></a></p> [...]

The one and only Ryan Parks returns! There is some new B. Hamilton music. An ep, even! Other Lives of Magic and Wonder and Whatever, a followup to the recent I Would Give Songs Numbers Instead of Names If I could. I Can? Ok. Here I go, But Not Really. More about this ep business … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep344-ryan-christopher-parks-b-hamilton/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep344: Ryan Christopher Parks (B. Hamilton)"</span></a></p> [...]

The fabulous M. Martin FINALLY comes on Protonic Reversal. Mike started playing in bands pretty late in life, but came at it from a place of extreme epicurean interest as a fan. The path (and disography) of Pink City. The origin and creative path of Coordinated Suicides, a song by song breakdown of This Could … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep343-m-martin-coordinated-suicides-caryatids-pink-city/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep343: M. Martin (Coordinated Suicides, Caryatids, Pink City)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl The Pigeon Is the Most Popular Bird has a lush and fantastic reissue on LP by Sub Pop. We talk about that, as well as Severe Exposure, Paranormalized, Law of Ruins, Weapon, Machine Cuisine, Half Control, A Good Year for Hardness and lots more. The Moog Liberation (weighty!) live shows with just synth. Evocative … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep342-rick-pelletier-and-j-ryan-six-finger-satellite/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep342: Rick Pelletier and J. Ryan (Six Finger Satellite)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Envisioning tunic and switching from bass to guitar. The upcoming tour with the Johns of JOHN. The wild world of Winnipeg. Starting a band and being ready to play 100 shows a year. Keeping the song Disappointment interesting. Power chords, and the lack of them… Choosing what songs to play. A song by song … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep341-david-schellenberg-tunic-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep341: David Schellenberg (tunic)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl Rick Froberg was a titan, a legend. A fierce tornado of alley cat wail with an unparalleled artistic sensibility. I got into Drive Like Jehu the year after they broke up. Yank Crime changed my world. I was way too late to see it in person, but I did get to see it in … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/rip-rick-froberg-ep237-rick-froberg-hot-snakes-drive-like-jehu-obits-pitchfork-revisited/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "RIP Rick Froberg [Ep237 Rick Froberg (Hot Snakes, Drive Like Jehu, Obits, Pitchfork) Revisited)]"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl The band is called JOHN, it has two people in it NAMED John. They are from the UK and are touring the US for the very first time with tunic! Exciting! A Unique design aesthetic and a singing drummer. We talk God Speed in the National Limit, Out Here in the Fridges, Nocturnal Manoeuvres. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep340-john-newton-john-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep340: John Newton (JOHN)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl A great conversation with the REAL Band of Brothers, The Stahls! Scream are about to go on tour! DC Special, and the long and winding road to it, celebrating the roots of the band while staying vital and propulsive and bringing something new to it. Joe Lally! DAVE. Writing songs remotely and collaboration, INNER … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep339-pete-and-franz-stahl-scream-wool-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep339: Pete and Franz Stahl (Scream, Wool)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl There is a reissue of the incredible record III by The Fucking Champs (or C4AM95 at the time) reissued by Drag City. Let’s go through a history of that band, as well as Louder studios. Collaborations and tours with Trans Am, recording all manner of bands, Drug Apts, Extra Man, all this plus a … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep338-tim-green-the-fucking-champs-nation-of-ulysses-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep338: Tim Green (the Fucking Champs, Nation of Ulysses)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl CONTEXT! it is everything. Look, there is prolific, and long lived and there is Cheer-Accident. Hear about: Compiling setlists from a career of 20+ albums, keeping things unexpected and musicially interesting as a creative auto-immune response. Booking shows in the modern world, plus the announcement of a very cool show! Filet of Nod, compilation … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep337-thymme-jones-cheer-accident/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep337: Thymme Jones (Cheer-Accident)"</span></a></p> [...]

stream/dl The mighty punk prog powerhouse drummer comes on Protonic Reversal to talk about his fantastic new band DEAD BOB a brilliant new album called Life Like that is also a band. We speak of that, as well as robot bands, hockey themed punk rock, producing Victim’s Family, and a lil’ ol band called No … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep336-john-wright-nomeansno-dead-bob-compressorhead-the-hanson-brothers-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep336: John Wright (NoMeansNo, Dead Bob, Compressorhead, The Hanson Brothers)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep335-meg-castellanos-totimoshi-all-souls-alma-sangre/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep335: Meg Castellanos (Totimoshi, All Souls, Alma Sangre)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep334-gareth-thomas-usa-nails/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep334: Gareth Thomas (USA Nails)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep333-brettbradford/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep333: Brett Bradford (Scratch Acid, Suckling)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep332-dave-lombardo-slayer-fantomas-dead-cross-mr-bungle-solo-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep332: Dave Lombardo (Slayer, Fantômas, Dead Cross, Mr Bungle, Solo)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep331-clinton-wallace-and-brad-bynum-elephant-rifle-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep331: Clinton Wallace and Brad Bynum (Elephant Rifle)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/rip-mark-stewart-ep285-mark-stewart-of-the-pop-group-revisited/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "RIP Mark Stewart (Ep285: Mark Stewart of the Pop Group revisited)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep330-damien-sayell-the-st-pierre-snake-invasion-mclusky-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep330: Damien Sayell (The St. Pierre Snake Invasion, mclusky)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep329-mike-morasky-steel-pole-bath-tub-cassette-prophet-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep329: Mike Morasky (Steel Pole Bath Tub, Cassette Prophet)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep328-resurrectionists-joe-cannon-jeff-brueggeman-gian-chivas-pogliano-3/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep328: Resurrectionists (Joe Cannon, Jeff Brueggeman, Gian Chivas Pogliano)"</span></a></p> [...]

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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. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep326-john-darnielle-the-mountain-goats-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep326: John Darnielle (the Mountain Goats)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep325-donna-diane-djunah/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep325: Donna Diane (Djunah)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep324-lori-joseph-acid-king-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep324: Lori Joseph (Acid King)"</span></a></p> [...]

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. … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep323-russell-simins-jon-spencer-blues-explosion-s-e-r-v-i-c-e-crunt/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep323: Russell Simins (Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, S-E-R-V-I-C-E, Crunt)"</span></a></p> [...]

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, … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep322-rose-marshack-poster-children-salaryman-author-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep322: Rose Marshack (Poster Children, Salaryman, Author)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep321-ivan-julian-richard-hell-and-the-voidoids-shriekback-matthew-sweet-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep321: Ivan Julian (Richard Hell and the Voidoids, Shriekback, Matthew Sweet)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep320-kevin-rutmanis-hepa-titus-cows-melvins-tomahawk-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep320: Kevin Rutmanis (Hepa.Titus, Cows, Melvins, Tomahawk)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep319-martin-bisi-producer-engineer-martin-bisi-band/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep319: Martin Bisi (Producer, Engineer, Martin Bisi Band)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep318-mario-lalli-fatso-jetson-mario-lalli-and-the-rubber-snake-charmers-yawning-man-across-the-river-queens-of-the-stone-age-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep318: Mario Lalli (Fatso Jetson, Mario Lalli and the Rubber Snake Charmers, Yawning Man, Across The River, Queens of the Stone Age)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep317-top-records-of-2022/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep317: Top Records of 2022"</span></a></p> [...]

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, … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep316-alec-mackaye-hammered-hulls-the-warmers-ignition-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep316: Alec Mackaye (Hammered Hulls, The Warmers, Ignition)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep315-mike-baggetta-mssv-mike-baggetta-mike-watt-jim-keltner-solo-2/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep315: Mike Baggetta (mssv, Mike Baggetta / Mike Watt / Jim Keltner, solo)"</span></a></p> [...]

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 … <p class="link-more"><a href="https://www.protonicreversal.com/ep314-mike-watt-mssv-minutemen-firehose-the-stooges-flipper-solo-mike-baggetta-jim-keltner-mike-watt/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "Ep314: Mike Watt (mssv, Minutemen, fIREHOSE, the Stooges, Flipper, solo, Mike Baggetta / Jim Keltner / Mike Watt)"</span></a></p> [...]