This is the podcast where we connect the sounds of our favorite artists from the late '70s, '80s, and '90s with today’s emerging indie bands that deserve to be heard.
Each episode we’ll introduce you to new artists who are carrying the torch of the early punk, post-punk, new-wave, dreampop, and shoegaze era.
So whether you’re here for the nostalgia or to find inspiration for your next live show, you’ve landed in the right space.
In this episode we explore the influential music of the Sisters of Mercy and the Mission, tracing their origins, impact, and the evolution of the goth and dark wave genres. We also discuss the emotional connections these bands created and how modern artists draw inspiration from their legacy, creating a new wave of music you've got to listen to.
The emerging bands and songs mentioned in this episode include:
Attic Ocean — “Aurora”
A Cloud of Ravens — “Requiem for the Sun”
Shrine to Failure — “Heavens Die”
Bloom Twins — “Transformer”
TRAITRS — “Prayer Taker”
Then Comes Silence — “Strangers”
Social Station — “Family Song”
Mouth Ulcers — “Closer to You”
16 Jun 2026
Episode 7: Emotion Without Excess
In this episode we continue to explore the evolution of post-punk music, tracing its roots from Love and Rockets through Spiritualized to contemporary bands that embody the same energy and intent. The conversation highlights these songs by modern artists who continue to draw inspiration from this lineage:
"Season Finale" (The Holydrug Couple)
"Willing" (JJUUJJUU)
"Iris is Neil" (Apifera)
"Staring at the Sun" (Wooden Shjips)
"Lost in the Weight" (Deserta)
"You'll Never Know Yourself" (New Candys)
"Under the Surface" (No Cigar)
"Too Much Money" (Automatic)
24 Apr 2026
Episode 8: Between Style and Substance
In this episode we explore the legacy of Roxy Music through their evolution, influence on modern artists, and the timeless qualities of their sound, especially the impact of their album Avalon. The new bands and songs mentioned in this episode who share the same atmospheric blueprint include:
"Overflow" by Ten Fé
"Blowing Away" by Yellow House
"World Soul" by Vinyl Williams
"Take It In" by Beach for Tiger
"Supernatural" by Vaughn
"Sickly Sweet" by New Dad
"Blue" by New Dad
"Pearl" by Walt Disco
"Figures on the Wall" by Moyo
"Drifting" by Night Tapes
"Riverside" by Oracle Sisters
25 Feb 2026
Episode 6: Parallel Lines
In this episode we explore the parallel musical journeys of two influential bands: The Jam and Chelsea. Both bands emerged from the same punk movement but took distinctly different approaches to their music. Their lasting impact on modern music has influenced a new generation of artists who draw from their respective legacies. Bands mentioned in this episode include:
Generation X
Program (from Melbourne)
The Seamus Dimension
Uni Boys
The Knack
Pist Idiots (from Australia)
Pro-Tex (from Belfast, Ireland)
The Chisel (from the UK)
Grade 2 (from the Isle of Wight)
CIVIC (from Australia)
These New South Whales (from Australia)
Amyl and the Sniffers (from Australia)
Beton Arme(from Canada)
Viagra Boys (from Sweden)
Miniskirt (from Australia)
30 Dec 2025
Episode 5: Reflections In a Broken Mirror
In this episode of Echoes and Feedback, we highlight two iconic bands, The Cure and Sonic Youth. We connect their legacy to these emerging indie artists:
LA Witch
Topographies
Horse Girl
Mama
Slothrous
Soft Moon
Traders
Vacios Cuerpos
Odyssey's
Feeble Little Horse
Bar Italia
Just Mustard
Dry Cleaning
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2 Dec 2025
Episode 4: Building on the Blur
In this episode of Echoes and Feedback, we explore the profound influence of the Cocteau Twins and Ride on the dream pop and shoegaze genres. The conversation includes a showcase of the following emerging artists who draw inspiration from these iconic bands:
May Eyes Love
Glixson
Blankenberg
Animal Ghost
Slow Salvation
Lush
Silver Deer
Everything Else
Future Magix
Night Swimming
Ursa Pops
Crystal Canyon
Juno Dream
Be sure to check out the "Same DNA" playlists in the link below. There you'll find songs from the artists mentioned in this episode, as well as several others who carry a similar charge.
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2 Dec 2025
Episode 3: Post-Punk Horizons and Deep Pop Seas
In this episode of Echoes and Feedback, we dive into the rich landscapes of post-punk music, focusing on the influential bands Simple Minds and The Church. The conversation explores the evolution of their sound, connecting it to these contemporary artists who carry forward their sound legacy:
Cool Heat
The Go-Betweens
Magic Wands
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever
Temples
KVB
Lunar Lock
Motorama
Beach House
Men I Trust
Be sure to check out the "Same DNA" playlists by clicking the link below. There you'll find songs from the artists mentioned in this episode, as well as several others who carry a similar charge.
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2 Dec 2025
Episode 2: Velvet and Neon
In this episode of Echoes and Feedback, we traverse the intersection of two iconic bands, The Psychedelic Furs and New Order, and their lasting influence on modern music. The conversation highlights the emotional depth of their music, and the emergence of these new bands that carry forward the essence of the past:
Nation of Language
Black Marble
Fontaine's DC
Nightbus
High School
Editors
RVG
Miami Horror
White Flowers
KVB
Preoccupations
Gift
Be sure to check out the "Same DNA" playlists linked below. There you'll find songs from the artists mentioned in this episode, as well as several others who carry a similar charge.
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2 Dec 2025
Episode 1: Drifting Moody Without Losing the Grin
In this debut episode of Echoes and Feedback, we connect the influential sounds of The Damned and Echo and the Bunnymen, tracing their impact on modern music. The conversation includes the following emerging bands producing songs reminiscent of these legends:
Sprints
Delivery
Spiritual Cramp
Idols
Bdrmm
Ruby Haunt
The Vryll Society
Flying Colors
Seaver
Hi-Viz
Wolf Alice
Crows
The Last Dinner Party
Be sure to click the link below to check out the "Same DNA" playlists. You'll find songs from the artists mentioned in this episode, as well as several others who carry a similar charge.
Echoes&Feedback Playlist Link (https://open.spotify.com/user/317e55hjyapehwnjumknhugkqfpu?si=LOkY3pv6R6KMfxHQ_8IAjw)
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