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Synth & Surf Saloon: Surf Guitar 101 Recap
We recap some of the highlights from this year's Surf Guitar 101 festival in Long Beach, California, featuring the Surf Coasters, the Phantom Surfers, the Delstroyers,...
Synth & Surf Saloon: Even More Electro-Aggression with Kevin "Von Schnell" Snell (Part 2)
In the conclusion of our 2-part conversation with Kevin Snell (Chmcl Str8jckt, Von Schnell, Handsome Abominations), we talk '80s icons like Howard Jones, Gary Numan an...
Synth & Surf Saloon: Electro-Aggression with Kevin "Von Schnell" Snell (Part 1)
Host Jeff Cioletti finally sits down with old friend Kevin Snell of NJ/Texas industrial outfit Chmcl Str8jckt explores his synth-fluences & gives the lowdown on his si...
Synth & Surf Saloon: Bernard Yin of Par Avion Part 2
We conclude our conversation with surf guitarist Bernard Yin of Par Avion. Bernard talks about how he met wife and bandmate Rebecca Ramirez and the time he had an impr...
Synth & Surf Saloon: A Surf-Centric Chat with Par Avion's Bernard Yin, Part 1
Surf guitarist Bernard Yin, who leads the Southern California surf band with wife Rebecca Ramirez, joins host Jeff Cioletti for a reverb-a-riffic chat on the definitio...
Synth & Surf Saloon: Report from Cruel World 2025
Host Jeff Cioletti recaps the 2025 Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, California, featuring New Order, Devo, The Go-Go's, Nation of Language, Clan of Xymox, Midge Ure, ...
Synth & Surf Saloon: Ministry & Messina Musings
We talk about Ministry's synthpoppy Squirrel Years Tour & the early, surfy years of Kenny Loggins's former musical partner.
Synth & Surf Saloon: Punk's Pioneers & Protéges
On this episode we talk proto-punk and post-punk genres, particularly surfpunk and electropunk/synthpunk.
Synth & Surf Saloon: Kraftwerk, Riki, Donzii & the Summer of Synth & Surf
We recap some recent live shows by Kraftwerk, Riki, Donzii and Delores Galore, and we preview some of the top surf rock, synthpop, industrial, EDM, post-punk and dark ...
Synth & Surf Saloon: A Post-Punk & Industrial Museum & Japanese Surf Legends
We recap a visit to the Museum of Post-Punk & Industrial Music in Chicago, the brainchild of post-punk/industrial icon Martin Atkins, and we look at a trio of Japanese...
Synth & Surf Saloon: Classic Finds from Yazoo, Depeche Mode, Surfaris, Phantom Surfers, Ministry & More!
We continue to visit record stores around the world with classic vinyl record finds from the likes of Yazoo, The Phantom Surfers, The Surfaris, Erasure, Depeche Mode, ...
Synth & Surf Saloon: Recent Record-Hunting Travels
Host Jeff Cioletti discusses some recent trips to London, UK and Ottawa, Canada and the spoils of his record hunting there. Bands include Telex, Soft Cell, The Venture...
Synth & Surf Saloon: Best Synth & Surf Records of 2024
In this episode we spotlight some of the best surf guitar and synth-based records of 2024 and offer some booze & snack recommendations to wash them down.
Synth & Surf Saloon: A Surf-Centric Chat with Par Avion's Bernard Yin, Part 1
Surf guitarist Bernard Yin, who leads the Southern California surf band with wife Rebecca Ramirez, joins host Jeff Cioletti for a reverb-a-riffic chat on the definitio...
