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Post-punk Heartstrings

Post-punk Heartstrings

De: JimmyJames S Butler
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A discussion of the post-punk music that moves us and how it affects our lives and causes us to self-reflect and dig deeper. This podcast marries the raw, honest, and artistic style of post-punk and indie music with insights and life experiences of listeners and creators. The goal is to share from a place of vulnerability that leads to relation of trust and encouragement.JimmyJames S Butler Música
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  • E048 - The Us Kids Film with John Smeby and Todd A. Zeller

    E048 - The Us Kids Film with John Smeby and Todd A. Zeller
    Nov 21 2025
    🎙️ Post-Punk Heartstrings — Episode 048🎬 US Kids: An Alternative Music Rebellion📍 Host: JimmyJames S. Butler📍 First Mate / Co-Host: Jim Anderson🎤 Guests: John Smeby & Todd A. Zeller🌐 Us Kids Website: https://www.uskidsrockumentary.com/📘 Us Kids on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UsKidsAnAlternativeMusicRebellion📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uskidsrockumentary/Todd Zeller Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddazeller/John Smeby Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_smeby/⭐ Episode SummaryFilmmakers John Smeby and Todd A. Zeller join host JimmyJames S. Butler and first mate Jim Anderson to explore the creation of US Kids: An Alternative Music Rebellion, a documentary celebrating the explosive creativity of the Christian alternative and post-punk underground and the stories of the musicians who built it.They discuss their musical origins, radio roots, the emotional weight of interviewing beloved artists, the massive archival mission behind the film, and much more.🔍 Episode Highlights• 🎧 Early music memories & first albums• 🎹 John launching Reality Rock (1982)• 🎥 Todd’s videography path & Gene Eugene tribute connection• 🤝 How John & Todd teamed up to create the film• 🗃️ Behind-the-scenes digitization & archival rescue work• 💿 The US Kids double-vinyl soundtrack• 🕊️ Emotional interviews with legendary artists• 🚧 Production challenges, surprises & breakthroughs• 🤯 Artists they wanted but couldn’t secure• ❤️ Why the documentary feels like a “family reunion”• 🔄 How the filmmaking process reshaped their perspective🎵 Music Featured in This Episode🎶 “In Our Valley” — The Sea Hymnal🎶 “God Rules” — Undercover🎶 “River on Fire” — Greg Lawless🎶 “Heart Lost in Nowhere” — The Altar Boys🎶 “Desperately” — Vector🎶 “I Want to See Heaven” — Mad At the World🎶 “Sanctuary” — Daniel Amos🎶 “Under Lock & Chain” — Ric Alba📚 Other Topics & Stories• 🌱 Childhood musical beginnings• 🕍 Discovering Christian alternative culture• 🎤 Live show memories: Petra, Servant, Undercover• 🤘 KISS pajamas, trading cards & early fandom• 📼 Building the US Kids digital archive• 🧡 Reconnecting musicians after decades• 🎨 Crafting the artwork, editing style & tone• 📝 Encouraging feedback from Sam Phillips• 📀 Soundtrack curation with Jason Dean (Reality Rock)• ⚙️ Technical challenges behind the film’s creation🙏 Special ThanksAppreciation to the GoFundMe supporters and friends of the project:Michael Pritzl • Jason Dean • Rob Birks • Robert Reynolds • Dan Michaels • “Spun Counter Guy” • And many more.👉 Follow Post-Punk Heartstrings• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PostpunkHeartstrings/• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Post-punkHeartstringsPod-wf5kp• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3kngtZ8HsbDL0YFt4m6otZ?si=584433f19b9448b8• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postpunkheartstrings/
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  • E047 — Richard Ploog, Part 2: Surreal Rhythms & Cosmic Artifice

    E047 — Richard Ploog, Part 2: Surreal Rhythms & Cosmic Artifice
    Nov 6 2025
    In this second half of our conversation with legendary drummer Richard Ploog (The Church, Groom Epoch), we explore his post-Church journey — from collaborations with Peter Koppes, Steve Kilbey, and Marc Gable to the surreal, space-infused sounds of Groom Epoch.🎵 Joining Peter Koppes and The WellHow Richard was invited to join Peter Koppes’ project The Well, recording Iridescence and Water Rites. Includes a clip of “Faith” from Water Rites.🎧 Listen to “Faith” – The Well🤝 Performing with Steve Kilbey & Marc GableRichard recalls performing with Steve and Marc, reflecting on Steve’s many collaborations and taking Ibogain on tour.🛸 The Birth of Groom EpochHow Groom Epoch came together — and why the band is named after Groom Lake (Area 51, Nevada).🎻 Amanda Brown (The Go-Betweens)Amanda contributed electric harp, oboe, and backing vocals on the Groom Epoch track “Cosmic Artifice.”🎧 Listen to “Cosmic Artifice” – Groom Epoch🎚️ Inside the Groom Epoch AlbumsA discussion on the band’s evolving sound, layered arrangements, and Richard’s unique vocal cadence and production style.🌀 On SurrealismJim asks whether Richard still considers himself a surrealist — and how that perspective shapes his songwriting.🎧 Song-by-Song Insights💜 “Love Divine” — Layered textures, crunchy guitars, and possibly electric harp.🎧 Listen on Spotify🌍 “Earth First” — Features guitarist Brett Myers (Died Pretty). Richard recalls Brett’s solo work on “Out of the Unknown.”🕊️ “Fodder for Zion” — Written about the conflict in Syria.🎧 Listen on Spotify🌌 “Cosmic Artifice” — A lush, surreal sonic landscape (clip included above).🚀 The New Groom Epoch AlbumRichard teases the band’s fourth release, continuing to explore new musical territory.🎭 The Gaslight Puppet ShowIncludes guitar contributions from members of The Sunnyboys and other musicians from Australia’s post-punk scene.👨‍👦 Family & SerendipityRichard talks about his son Irie Ploog, and shares a surreal story about accidentally walking into a Tin Machine rehearsal with David Bowie singing “Ashes to Ashes.”“Faith” – The Well“Love Divine” – Groom Epoch“Fodder for Zion” – Groom Epoch“Cosmic Artifice” – Groom Epoch📍 Host: JimmyJames S Butler and First Mate - Jim Anderson🥁 Guest: Richard Ploog🎧 Listen to Groom Epoch on Spotify💿 More from The Well (Peter Koppes)📺 Follow Post-Punk Heartstrings for more artist conversations.• Richard Ploog• The Church• Groom Epoch• Iboga Gazebo👉 Follow Post-Punk Heartstrings for more deep dives into the sounds that move us:• Facebook• YouTube• Spotify
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    1 h y 2 m
  • E046 — Richard Ploog part 1 - Rhythms of Revelation on The Church’s Golden Era

    E046 — Richard Ploog part 1 - Rhythms of Revelation on The Church’s Golden Era
    Oct 12 2025

    In this first part of our conversation with Richard Ploog, legendary drummer for The Church, we trace his journey from early musical beginnings to the band’s breakout years in the 1980s.

    Richard shares stories of his Scottish pipes and drums roots, his early punk days with The Name Droppers, The Brats, and Exhibit A, and his transition into the shimmering, atmospheric sound that defined The Church. We explore his first recordings with the band, the evolution through The Blurred Crusade, Seance, and Starfish, and his reflections on collaboration, creativity, and departure during Gold Afternoon Fix.

    If you’ve ever wondered what it was like behind the kit during the making of The Church’s classic era—or how Richard’s musical curiosity led him toward later projects like Iboga Gazebo and Groom Epoch—this episode dives deep into the rhythms, inspirations, and evolution of one of post-punk’s most distinctive drummers.

    🕰️ Topics & Highlights
    • Early fascination with bagpipes and marching drums
    • Joining his first punk band, The Brats / Exhibit “A”, and “Life on the Dole”
    • Auditioning for The Church and recording “Too Fast For You”
    • Reflections on The Blurred Crusade as the band’s first masterpiece
    • The “fashion clash” behind Seance’s production
    • Collaborations on Heyday and Starfish
    • Insight into the creative process and learning “by osmosis”
    • The Gold Afternoon Fix sessions and his departure
    • Post-Church work with Iboga Gazebo and the album Dose Age

    🎧 Songs Featured
    “Fraulein” – The Church (Too Fast For You)
    “Life on the Dole” – The Brats
    “Almost With You” – The Church (The Blurred Crusade)
    “Electric” – The Church (Seance)
    “Monday Morning” – The Church (Gold Afternoon Fix)
    “Visualize” – Iboga Gazebo (Dose Age)

    🔗 Connect & Explore More
    Richard Ploog – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Ploog
    The Church – https://thechurchband.net
    Groom Epoch – https://groomepoch.bandcamp.com
    Iboga Gazebo – https://ibogagazebo.bandcamp.com

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    1 h y 8 m
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