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ANDY ROURKE AND KAV SANDHU of BLITZ VEGA | RELEASE OF NEW ALBUM BY BLITZ VEGA in 2024

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - December 04, 2023 16:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In April 2019 KAV SANDHU (Happy Mondays) launched BLITZ VEGA with ANDY ROURKE, the legendary bassist who helped craft the iconic sound of the 80s with seminal band, The Smiths. His recognizable and undeniable iconic bass lines from Barbarism Begins at Home to How Soon Is Now helped solidify the...

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Interview with NYC-Alternative Rock Black Rose Burning founder George Grant

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - November 26, 2023 18:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
NYC-based alternative rock "Black Rose Burning" was formed in 2018 by instrumentalist, producer and engineer George Grant. Grant's soulful vocal delivery, instantly recognizable voice, solid instrumentation crossing several genres are standout features of his music. Roughly 40 years of songwrit...

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Philadelphia Art-Rock Duo, Music, Animation and Film, Tulipomania

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - November 26, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Philadelphia art-rock duo Tulipomania was founded by Tom Murray (lead vocals, synthesizer, electronic percussion) and Cheryl Gelover (synthesizer, background vocals). Categorized as cult synth punks, glam-leaning, post-punk, art-rock and muscular chamber pop, the two first began their collaborat...

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Industrial Glam Project Terminal and Interview with Thomas Mark Anthony

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - November 26, 2023 10:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Thomas Mark Anthony is the mastermind behind the industrial-glam project called TERMINAL. As a Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and fashion designer Anthony has been a lifelong anti-apartheid and civil rights activist over a life lived in South Africa, Canada and the United States. Anth...

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THE VELDT in collaboration with an original ROBIN GUTHRIE (THE COCTEAU TWINS ) produced album

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - November 03, 2023 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Pioneering shoegazers, THE VELDT recently released an original Robin Guthrie-produced single called, "The Everlasting Gobstopper." It's the first taste of their 'Illuminated 1989' album, a release of which has been anticipated for decades. Produced by Cocteau Twin's Robin Guthrie in 1989 and mor...

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Neo-Folk Chordophone Collective Lusitanian Ghost revives lost instruments | Interview with Neil Leyton

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - November 03, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Trans-Atlantic alternative neo-folk collective Lusitanian Ghosts have released their third album 'Lusitanian Ghosts III' via European Phonographic. Released in both stereo and mono versions, this album was recorded and mixed at Clouds Hill Studios in Hamburg by Sebastian Muxfeldt (Elbow, Peter D...

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Musical Frequency of Love and Healing | Interview with Dexy and Chris Valentine of Magic Wands

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - October 15, 2023 20:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Los Angeles- based dark dream pop duo MAGIC WANDS was formed by guitarists and vocalists  Chris and Dexy Valentine. The band is known for their shimmering and dreamy sound, which incorporates elements of gothic post punk, and dark dream pop.  Their music is characterized by its heavily-texture...

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Interview with DJ Nocturna | The 3 Clubmen

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - October 15, 2023 19:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
The 3 Clubmen is a project comprised of Andy Partridge of the legendary English rock band XTC, Jen Olive and Stu Rowe . They released their eponymous debut EP on June 30, 2023 on Burning Shed Records. The first taste is "Aviatrix," an avant-pop delight offering a strange, seductive blend of expe...

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Sad Park

Dante Elephante Podcast - October 05, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Thanks for listening! Find Sad Park here:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadparkmusic/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sadparkmusic  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7jHnNNWDLa2ztggSp5Dsxf?si=y01rOuhcTqGNnGFp079oAA  Dante Elephante is on tour! Get tickets at www.danteelephant...

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Interview with Vaat Dafuq of Tantrum Zentrum

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - September 30, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
I spoke with Vaat Dafuq, lead vocalist of the British / North American post-punk band Tantrum Zentrum. Released on Teknostan Records, their single "Don't Be A Fascist," along with a new video offers both clever animation, lyrics and flashes of despots, such as Mussolini, Nigel Farage and Vladimi...

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Interview with Greg Jarvis from The Flowers Of Hell

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - September 25, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Toronto-London based experimental group, The  Flowers of Hell, founded by Greg Jarvis release their latest album called "Keshakhtaran" via Space Age Recordings. "The Flowers of Hell" is rooted in an old blues idea about how music transforms the misery and toil of musicians into the joy of listen...

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Canadian-Scottish artist Apricity releases a fantasy punk-pop single called "Allison Wonderland."

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - September 21, 2023 06:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Canadian-Scottish artist Apricity (In Latin, means "Basking in the warmth of the sun") releases a fantasy punk-pop single called "Allison Wonderland." A clever adrenaline-filled composition, the song is  about imagining and seeking the type of relationship based on love and companionship that is...

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Projekt Records present's Italy's DELREI. Interview with Alessandro Mercanzin

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - September 21, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Projekt Records present's Italy's DELREI. Alessandro Mercanzin imagines a visionary dystopia where a solitary figure navigates an inhospitable post-nuclear desert. It’s a hypnotic land of cold haunted nights, lonely red vistas and somber personal solitude. "Desolation and Radiation" is Produced...

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Oteil Burbridge

Songfacts Podcast - September 20, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
You won't find many bass players on the jam band scene more respected than Oteil Burbridge. He's best known for his time in The Allman Brothers Band, where he served from 1997 until the group ended their storied career in 2014. Before that, Burbridge was in the Aquarium Rescue Unit, a group found...

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The Metallica Episode with Renée and Steffan of Metallica's Official Podcast

Songfacts Podcast - September 06, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
In August 2023, Metallica launched an official podcast, The Metallica Report, hosted by two longtime members of their camp: Renée Richardson and Steffan Chirazi. Renée runs the band's All Within My Hands foundation and has been interviewing and covering the band since her days as a DJ in San Fran...

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Wellington New Zealand's 4 piece "After The Flesh" Released their self-titled 4 song EP

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - September 06, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Wellington, New Zealand four-piece "After the Flesh" released their self-titled 4-song EP, bringing together elements of classic ethereal, goth pop, and modern dark alternative rock.  "After the Flesh" comprises the talents of Slovenian-born vocalist and keyboardist Maruša Sagadin; veteran loca...

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FRED ABONG, Bass Player for Throwing Muses and Belly and Practicing Astrologer

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - August 27, 2023 18:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
FRED ABONG is a Filipino-American indie / alternative rock singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist –who upholds his reputation for creating a blend of “ragged Replacements and lyric-driven Bob Dylan” and as “Elliott Smith with balls”. Getting his musical start in the 1980’s in Rhode Island...

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Julia Cannon

Songfacts Podcast - August 23, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Aaron Lee Tasjan, a terrific singer-songwriter who was a guest on the Songfacts Podcast in 2021, turned me on to Julia Cannon, another very gifted songwriter who also produces, sings and plays multiple instruments. Cannon is highly introverted, so her promotion is mostly word-of-mouth. Once you h...

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Guitarmy Of One Features Spy-Themed Instrumental, Surf Guitar Music with Punk Vitality

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - August 15, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
NYC based Surf rock talent Guitarmy Of One is the solo project of Scott Helland, who combines the thrilling sounds of spy-themed instrumental surf guitar music with punk vitality. Taking listeners ona sonic adventure to the realms of intrigue, danger and surf-soaked excitement, Helland channels...

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Kelsey Warren - Blak Emoji

Songfacts Podcast - August 09, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Kelsey Warren, who goes by the stage name Blak Emoji joins the pod to chat about his new album Eclectro, which is available anywhere you listen to music. Kelsey came into my world via my producer Carl who heard Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran raving about him on his Serius XM radio show. Kelsey is a ...

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Electronic Artist SLIGHTER Releases THE FUTILE ENGINE

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - August 06, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Dark electronic artist Slighter  released his full length album "The Futile Engine" via Brutal Resonance Records.  Mixed and mastered at The Cell Studio, the 13-track record features collaborations with Steven Seibold of Hate Dept, Yvette Winkler of Vaselyne,  Craig Joseph Huxtable of Landscape ...

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Electronic Artist SLIGHTER Releases THIS FUTILE ENGINE

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - August 06, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Dark electronic artist Slighter  released his full length album "This Futile Engine" via Brutal Resonance Records and Confusion Inc.  Mixed and mastered at The Cell Studio, the 13-track record features collaborations with Steven Seibold of Hate Dept, Yvette Winkler of Vaselyne,  Craig Joseph Hux...

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INTUITION in Business : Interview with Dr. Helen Stewart

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - July 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Dr. Helen Stewart holds a Ph.D in sociology from Brandeis University.  She was a post doctoral scholar at Harvard University and served as lecturer and professor at Wellesley College,Brandeis University, Harvard University Extension and various other universities in the US. She was academic admi...

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Interview with EVIDENCE OF A STRUGGLE Is multi-instrumentalist REV. BILLY SIMMONS

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - July 29, 2023 23:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Chicago-based EVIDENCE OF A STRUGGLE  consist of multi-instrumentalist REV. BILLY SIMMONS and an evolving group of artists and musicians that began in 2020 creating a lush, cinematic, beautiful and sometimes chaotic compositions.  Rev Billy Simmons began working with renowned sound engineer San...

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Cole Gallagher

Songfacts Podcast - July 26, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Our guest today is Cole Gallagher, who has said, "They say that the only way to understand the world around you is by looking within." After our conversation talking about his new EP, The Confluence, set for releasing on Aug 4, I think it is clear that Cole considers his answers before responding...

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Manhattan-Based Artist Nevaris Collaborating With Music Legend Bill Laswell

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - July 23, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Manhattan-based musician Nevaris  releases his LP called "Reverberation" which he collaborated with music legend BILL LASWELL, DJ Logic, Lockatron and more via celebrated boutique label M.O.D. Reloaded.   'Reverberations' is the third collaboration between Nevaris, Bill Laswell and a lineup of ...

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Jody And The Jerms Latest Album Wonder Produced by RIDE Frontman, Mark Gardener

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - July 18, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Formed in Oxford in 2019 Jody And The Jerms released their third full-length album called "Wonder" via JATJ Records. Prior to Wonder, they released Flicker in 2022 and Deeper from 2020. "Wonder," a collection of 12 tracks is produced, mixed and mastered by RIDE frontman Mark Gardener . Loaded wi...

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German indie alternative rock duo Para Lia Releases "In Clash With The Zeitgeist"

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - July 09, 2023 01:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
German indie alternative rock duo Para Lia will be releasing their latest album "In Clash With The Zeitgeist" on August 25, 2023 via the Berlin label About Us Records. "In Clash With The Zeitgeist" was mastered by Thommy Hein (Die Ärzte, Nina Hagen, Udo Lindenberg ) which blends their love for ...

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Interview with São Paulo's Psychedelic Rock Band BIKE

DJ Nocturna Presents Queen of Wands - July 02, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
São Paulo, Brazil's BIKE was formed in 2015 by Julito Cavalcante (guitar and vocals), Diego Xavier (guitar andvoice), Daniel Fumega (drums) and João Gouvea (bass). I spoke to Joao and Daniel of the band. BIKE released their debut album "1943" in 2015, followed by "Em Busca da Viagem Eterna" 201...

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Raye Zaragoza

Songfacts Podcast - June 28, 2023 03:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Raye Zaragoza is our guest today and we are chatting about her new album, Hold That Spirit, set for release on August 11. Listening to the album, I can tell this is an artist who is not afraid to get personal and bare her soul through her art. Beyond talking about these new songs, this episode g...

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