2026: Playlist Radio

Opening

You are listening to Gadget Arms by These Arms Are Snakes, from their 2004 debut album Oxeneers or the Lion Sleeps When Its Antelope Go Home.

Artist

Formed in 2002, this Seattle post-hardcore band featured former members of Botch and Kill Sadie.

Recording

The band's debut album was noted for its stripped-down, spacious arrangements following lineup changes in 2004.

Connection

Drummer Erin Tate joined the group during this period, bringing experience from his time in Kill Sadie.

Handoff

We continue the connection to Minus the Bear, where Erin Tate also contributed his rhythmic talents.

Opening

We continue the playlist with Animal Backwards by Minus the Bear, a highlight from their 2010 studio album OMNI.

Recording

OMNI was produced by Grammy Award-winner Joe Chiccarelli and marked the band's first partnership with Dangerbird Records.

Moment

Critics identify Animal Backwards as a particularly adventurous track on the album, emphasizing its distinct use of techno effects and synthesizers.

Handoff

The track leads into Dunning Kruger's Loser Cruiser by Tropical Fuck Storm, continuing our exploration of diverse 2026 playlist selections.

Opening

We continue our 2026 playlist with the 2025 track Dunning Kruger's Loser Cruiser by Tropical Fuck Storm.

Recording

This track is a single released as part of the band's 2025 album, Fairyland Codex.

Moment

The title refers to the Dunning-Kruger effect, characterized by individuals with low skill levels tending to overestimate their own competence.

Handoff

This track leads directly into I Say Fever by Ramona Falls as we continue our 2026 playlist sequence.

Opening

We move to the 2009 track I Say Fever by Ramona Falls as the fourth installment of our 2026 playlist.

Artist

Ramona Falls started as a solo project for Brent Knopf during his time in Menomena, featuring collaborative work with dozens of guest musicians on the album Intuit.

Recording

I Say Fever is characterized by its post-apocalyptic western guitar groove, delicate piano lines, and a deliberate, hesitant vocal performance.

Moment

The lyrics explore themes of emotional conflict, featuring reflections on acting based on love rather than fear.

Handoff

The melodic resolution of I Say Fever prepares us for the 2025 release Phantom Limb by Nate Jacobucci.

Opening

We transition from the high-octane energy of Show Pony to the brooding, atmospheric intensity of Siouxsie and the Banshees.

Artist

The recording of Tinderbox marked the first full-length studio effort featuring guitarist John Valentine Carruthers.

Recording

Recording for the album began in May 1985 at Hansa Studios in Berlin, with additional work at London's Garden and Matrix studios.

Handoff

We move from the atmospheric tension of 'Cannons' to the intricate, indie-rock sensibilities of Ramona Falls' 2009 track 'I Say Fever'.

Opening

We shift from the intricate indie-rock textures of 2009 into the avant-garde soundscapes of 2024.

Artist

Lori Goldston is an American cellist and composer known for her extensive collaborative career, which includes work with artists such as Nirvana, Stuart Dempster, and David Byrne.

Moment

At 103 seconds in length, this track serves as a brief, intense focal point in the current playlist sequence.

Handoff

We move from the collaborative depth of Lil Lebowsxi and Lori Goldston to the upcoming high-energy release by Turnstile.

Opening

We shift from the experimental textures of 2024 into the visceral energy of Turnstile's 2025 evolution.

Artist

In 2025, Turnstile characterized their evolving sound as a restless and exhilarating departure from their hardcore roots, integrating pop and funk influences.

Moment

Lyrical themes in 'LOOK OUT FOR ME' explore vulnerability and reliance, specifically through queries such as 'You gonna look out for me?'

Recording

The track spans 6 minutes and 44 seconds, allowing the band space to explore a restless and evolving production style.

Handoff

We move from the modern, expansive sound of Turnstile into the angular, post-punk rhythms of the 1984 track 'Follow That Car'.

Opening

Shifting the mood from The Rope, we arrive at the high-octane sound of Winnipeg’s Show Pony.

Artist

Show Pony is a Winnipeg-based band known for blending gutsy punk energy with arena-shaking rock 'n' roll.

Recording

Released in July 2025, the track 'Lightning' exemplifies the band's signature fusion of punk and arena rock.

Handoff

The energy of Show Pony sets the stage for the upcoming track by Wet Leg.

Opening

We pivot from the high-octane intensity of 2025 into the jagged, experimental art-rock of 1984.

Artist

After relocating to San Francisco and signing with Ralph Records, MX-80 refined their sound by blending punk energy with avant-garde experimentation.

Recording

The track 'Follow That Car' is characterized by a compact, thrashing structure, deadpan vocals, and stop-start rhythmic interplay.

Handoff

We transition from the experimental art-rock of MX-80 to the vibrant, modern Japanese art-punk of TsuShiMaMiRe’s 2025 release, GIRAGIRA HIKARU.

Opening

Moving from the underground experimentation of 1984, we arrive at the current sounds of 2025.

Moment

TsuShiMaMiRe is a Japanese art punk rock trio formed in 1999, defined by their bass-heavy and raw production style.

Moment

The track 'GIRAGIRA HIKARU' was released by the band on April 4, 2025, as a streaming and CD-R single.

Handoff

We shift from this contemporary Japanese trio to the electronic landscapes crafted by Aphex Twin.

Opening

Moving from the kinetic energy of 2025, we arrive at the electronic soundscapes of 1995.

Moment

The 1995 album '...I Care Because You Do' marked a return to percussive sounds following a period of beatless ambient work.

Moment

This album was the final release recorded primarily with analogue technology before a transition to digital production methods.

Moment

The lasting influence of this album was noted in 2017 when Pitchfork ranked it as the 13th best IDM album of all time.

Moment

As we conclude this exploration of 1995, we prepare for the 2025 sound of VVonder's 'Invisible Man.'

Opening

We transition from the rhythmic focus of 1995 electronic music to the soundscape of VVonder.

Artist

VVonder is a Winnipeg-based project that released the album 'Stumble On' on August 7, 2025.

Connection

This track, 'Invisible Man', represents the 12th position in our 2026 radio journey.

Handoff

As we conclude this piece, we prepare to enter the aesthetic of 'Me Urchin' by The Tilt.

Opening

Moving from our previous selection, we arrive at the thirteenth track in our 2026 radio presentation.

Artist

Chrome is recognized for combining overloaded guitars, found sounds, and minimalist structures, often evoking science-fiction themes.

Recording

Critical reception of the 1981 album Blood On The Moon noted the band veering toward creating more conceptual rock music.

Moment

On 'Insect Human', specific studio techniques and distortion effects make it difficult to distinguish between the vocals of Helios Creed and Damon Edge.

Handoff

As we conclude this 1981 selection, we prepare for the 2025 sound of 'Curwen' by UNIVERSITY.

Opening

Moving from our previous selection, we arrive at the thirteenth track in our 2026 radio presentation.

Artist

The Tilt is featured here with the 2023 project 'It Was Supposed to Be Heaven'.

Moment

The track 'Me Urchin' occupies the thirteenth position out of seventy-two total songs.

Handoff

As this track concludes, we prepare for the 1981 sound of 'Insect Human' by Chrome.

Opening

Positioned at track 14, we shift from Japanese art-punk into the synthetic, industrial-tinged soundscape of 2025.

Artist

The track 'Hollywood Nightmare' is a collaborative project between the long-standing New Wave band Missing Persons and the electronic act Blackburner.

Recording

Released in May 2025 via Cleopatra Records, the song reflects the label's focus on the intersection of industrial, goth, and electronic music.

Handoff

As the electronic pulse of this collaboration fades, we transition to the post-punk urgency of Gurriers.

Opening

Positioned as the 15th and final track, 'Des Goblin' brings a sharp, high-energy shift to the conclusion of our 2026 radio journey.

Artist

Gurriers are a Dublin-based quintet known for a raucous sound that blends punk and shoegaze influences into biting social and political commentary.

Moment

The track features a dance-influenced soundscape paired with a fluent spoken-word vocal style, critiquing themes of apathy and self-obsession.

Editorial

By serving as a primal, mosh-pit-inspiring conclusion, 'Des Goblin' effectively resolves the musical narrative of this 15-track collection.