049 Dragon*CON Music and Tales

I've survived another Dragon*CON and have returned with a large amount of new and new-to-me music. [Download]

48 More Fangirl Flail

Finally, after re-recording this episode three times, I bring you the ultimate in fangirl flail...A look at my trip to the UK to see Garbage four times. Yes, there is something wrong with me. There are several Garbage songs on this episode, mostly live soundboard recordings, along with music from UK tour openers The Jezabels from Sydney. I also play brand new music from GoFight, Lunic, Icon of Coil and Blindness, a band I have recently falling in love with. And if you're looking for some North American tour news, look no farther - there are a few fall tours besides Garbage that I'm pretty excited about. [Download]

047 Featured Artist & Interview: Thira

I'm back from my UK adventure and have finally been able to post the interview with Minneapolis industrial-metal band Thira. We talk about Thira's intense and dynamic stage show, riffing the lights, writing music around a laptop..naked, Grand Funk Railroad, and sister bands. This show is HEAVY, but to those faint of heart, don't let that deter you...it was a very fun interview and there's also new music from Ayria, Garbage, Thought Thieves and Santa Hates You to round out the set. [Download]

046 Automatic Systematic Habit

More new Garbage on this episode and info on a Minneapolis Not Your Kind of People album release party, new music from the Electronic Saviors 2 compilation and Electronic Saviors release shows across the US. Also Aesthetic Perfection, Howard Jones and Icon of Coil North American tour info, COMA Music Magazine joins the Department of Evil, and hear about how I've gone completely insane. [Download]

045 Return

I'm back with lots of great new music after a much too long break. On this episode, I talk about where I've been, fangirl about Garbage and play tons of new music. [Download]

044 Riders in the Dirt

Ever wonder where the name of the show comes from? The answer lies in this episode's featured track. There's also a ton of new music from Left Spine Down, Cyanotic, Killing Joke, Jordan Reyne, Miss Fd, Mindless Faith and The Dreaming. Support these great bands and buy their music!

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043 Sharing the Christmas Bounty

The Holidays and a cold delayed this episode a bit, but it's here! I received a lot of great new music for Christmas and I play tracks from most of the CDs I received. In addition, there's a bunch of other new music from Goodnight Criminals, Lunic and Makaras Pen. Got some global tour news for Emilie Autumn, some comments on a blog post I wrote for kiltedfarmer.com about the state of the Twin Cities darkwave music (I'd really like to hear from you on this). Also some notes from a couple of recent live shows I attended. [Download]

042 Welcome to Your Holiday

2011 was a great year for music and this episode is packed with 2011 releases, including brand new music from The Dreaming, Garbage, Violet Winter, Oh So, Cellmod and VNV Nation. I talk a little about promo for No Fate Convention and plug some fantastic geek podcasts (Midwest Nerds, The Inside Outcast, Geektress). There's also a big announcement in store and a reminder about the giveaway running through December 23. Happy Holidays and be safe! [Download]

041 It's Electropunk

I'm back and I have an extremely diverse episode for your listening pleasure - everything from powernoise to apocalyptic folk. There's brand new music from The Dreaming, Kidneythieves, Jordan Reyne and Psy'Aviah and I cover the Twin Cities Electropunk compilation and CD release show in detail. And for something completely different, I discuss Butch Vig's Devonshire Mixes of Nirvana's Nevermind album, complete with a side by side comparison of clips from the album mix to the Butch Vig mix of Breed. I also announce a giveaway running through December 23. [Download]

040 Gotta Get Mad

Lots of new music, not much talking. I did too much talking last time. Brand new Ladytron, Oh So, Dragonfly Lingo (Cellmod remix), Angelspit. Live Stabbing Westward. No Fate Con news and an announcement from guest Roxy Bisquaint. News about The Dreaming, a great upcoming show in Madison and more! [Download]

039 Dragon*CON: The Aftermath Pt. 2

This episode was recorded and assembled over the course of almost a month. I finish up my ramblings about Dragon*CON and play a bunch of music I purchased at the convention and tracks inspired by the convention. I promise I will not mention Dragon*CON again for another year. Also on this episode is brand new Gabriel and the Apocalypse, who are touring with Amercian Head Charge this month, and two fantastic covers of Nirvana and Depeche Mode.[Download]

038 Dragon*CON: The Aftermath Pt. 1 & Siberia My Sweet Interview

Vacations for me are few and far between, but I was able to venture to Atlanta over Labor Day weekend for Dragon*CON, a big nerd convention/party. Here's part 1 of the weekend, including an interview with the awsome up and coming band Siberia My Sweet. [Download]

037 Dragon*CON 2011 Preview

Dragon*CON is just around the corner and this episode features music from the scheduled performers I am most excited to see (yes, I'm going this year!). Featured track is Alone by Siberia My Sweet, a Dragon*CON performer. Also, a teaser from Garbage's new album, Shirley Manson on Craig Ferguson, tour news for Android Lust / Roughhausen / I Parasite, and upcoming CD release shows for Funeral and the Twilight and Gabriel and the Apocalypse. [Download]

036 Summer Tours, Drummers and iPhones

Cellmod's new ep Nanomaquina is out. I discuss his unique approach to writing and recording and also play a brand new track. Minneapolis industrial metal band Thira has a brand new single out (attn drummers: they're looking). I also play new music also from Ladytron, The Rope and Dragonfly Lingo. Lots of summer tour info on this episode. Support the bands - go out and see some live music! [Download]

035 Insert Clever Title Here

This episode is heavy on the Midwestern influence with tracks from Chicago based WTII Records, Minneapolis based 301Studios & Shinto Records, and tracks from Milwaukee's Oncethesun, Minneapolis' Gabriel & the Apocalypse, Thought Thieves and OBCT. Brand new tracks from: Robots in Disguise, Stiff Valentine, Codes of Ashes, Jordan Reyne. Featured track is Dead Angels by VAST. I also discuss Google+, Ladytron's upcoming North American tour and Shinto Records. [Download]

034 Reviews From the Road

I spent 10 hours by myself in a car over the holiday weekend and thus, I give you 3 album reviews recorded while on the road. Literally. Skold's Anomie, 16volt's Beating Dead Horses and Dope Stars Inc's Ultrawired. Also brand new music from Jungle Rot and classic Apoptygma Berzerk, Assemblage 23 and Ayria. Featured track: Series of Near Misses by Coach Said Not To. There's a special live track surprise near the end since I made everyone wait a few extra days for this episode. Let me know how you liked the episode and the reviews. [Download]

033 Turn On Your Brain Baby

I've had quite a bit of music stocked up and waiting to play for you. This episode is more on the rock side than normal. On this episode: featured / "That's What I Like About You" track is "Our Lives of Venom" by The Sky & the Execution, moving my music blog to Tumblr, what Sexpod's lead singer Karyn Kuhl is up to, physical release of VTG's Dance Floor Game, the return of DJ Parallax, and find out what's the weirdest song in my music collection. [Download]

032 I'd Like Some Violin with My Beats, Please

I'm a violinist and lately I've been playing more than usual, so I thought it would be fun to do a show that features my main instrument, the violin. All songs on this episode have violin parts, but most of the tracks I've chosen are more up tempo or rock oriented rather than quite and contemplative. This set list most certainly won't be lulling you to sleep. I also unveil a brand new segment tentatively titled "That's What I Like About You". During this segment, I introduce Panzer AG song "When I Am You" and give my take on what's really cool musically about this song. [Download]

031 Run for Cover

There's a bunch of new and new to me music right alongside a few old classics on this episode. Hear new IAMX, Minneapolis' Gabriel and the Apocalypse and Static Image, a brand new SMP track, new to me Australian band distaudio, classic Godhead from their first out of print album, classic Gravity Kills and just to keep you on your toes, some Sleater-Kinney from their excellent album, Dig Me Out and Conjure One featuring Free Dominguez of Kidneythieves. Wow that's a long run-on sentence. Enjoy! [Download]

030 Concerts Galore and Why Minnesota Music is Awsome

Back to a normal show format and this time the focus is on live music. Minnesota music is awsome and I have the evidence to prove it. On this episode, you'll hear double shots of three Twin Cities bands who recently played a show together - I love spreading the word about about what's going on in the Twin Cities. Also, lots of concert news also on this episode, as concert season is upon us, and an announcement about Goth Prom 8 happening May 23 at The Saloon in Minneapolis. [Download]

029 Judgment Day

According Cameron Phillips in Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, "The Skynet missile defense system goes online April 19, 2011. Declares war on mankind and triggers a nuclear apocalypse two days later." This is a special Judgment Day edition of Aztalan Turf Podcast featuring music with an end of the world theme and sound bytes from The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Special guest Roxy Bisquaint from www.savethescc.com has a special announcement for all Sarah Connor Chronicles fans. Music from Cyanotic, Cwn Annwn, Psy'Aviah, Killing Joke, Nine Inch Nails, Ladytron, Assemblage 23, Concrete Blonde and more. [Download]

028 Featured Artist & Interview: You Shriek

Raziel Panic of Boston-based You Shriek discusses new album Somewhere Between (Heaven & Sorrow), songs No Heroes and Lilith in Libra, working with Cellmod, Rock Band, the loudness war, deconstructing songs with multi-track files, vocal stacks and harmonies, the often overlooked and forgotten bass and more. Also on this episode: brand new IAMX - is that Hungarian Minor I hear?, Minneapolis band as|of, brand new Binary Park, a live track from Concrete Blonde and an announcement. [Download]

027 A Little Bit of This & a Little Bit of That

New IAMX, classic Thrill Kill Kult, a pair of tracks from the Surge & Subside compilation and a little bit of this and a little bit of that. [Download]

026 All Work and No Play

It's a massively large episode to make up for the 1 week delay due to work and I think it's a good one at that. I'm very excited about the new Shirley Manson & Serj Tankian song that was released on the 1st and there are lots of other goodies in store with an extremely broad range of music. You'll also notice that I made a real intro for the show. Let me know what you think! [Download]

025 It's Radioactive!

Back to a regular show format this time. I've had a lot of new music stocked up and ready to play for you. If you like guitars with your electronics, you'll love this set list. I feature quite a few artists on independent label Radio Active Music. Also, more tour info for Lords of Acid/Angelspit, Legends of Synthpop featuring Mesh, De/Vision and Iris and a show announcment for I:Scintilla. [Download]

024 Featured Artist & Interview: VTG

Lawrence Stone of VTG and I chat about VTG's new album, Dance Floor Game, songwriting, his record label 3am Devices, t-shirts and Kickstarter. Also featuring music by Corporate Soldiers, Mesh, Killing Joke, Unit:187 and more! Tour news for Mesh/De/Vision/Iris, Lords of Acid and Conjure One. [Download]

023 Featured Artist & Interview: Cwn Annwn

Minneapolis metal band Cwn Annwn talks about their new album, The Alpha and the Omega, their CD release show on January 22, their track in Wii's Triple Crown Snowboarding, Angry Birds and cheap flights. They also brought along some music from area bands Gracepoint, Hatebeast and The Pimps to share with us. Also on this episode is a world premier remix by VTG of The Carousel by Minneapolis electro-punk artist Mach FoX and a couple other tracks from some of my favorite local artists. [Download]

022 My 2010 In Music

I take a look back at some of the music that defined 2010 for me personally. Some tracks were released in 2010, some tracks are from bands that were new to me in 2010 and some tracks were chosen because they define a memorable time for me. Thanks go out to everyone who helped during 2010 in any way with the creation of the show... from listening to spreading the word to sending feedback to joining me for an interview to creating amazing music and everything in between. I look forward to even better things in 2011. [Download]

021 Show Me Something Real

Brand new Psy'Aviah (feat. Ayria), classic Front Line Assembly, a Christmas cover song from Crocodile, Mach FoX's new EP and a look at what 2011 will bring us. Happy Holidays! [Download]

020 It's a NIN Sandwich!

It's a NIN sandwich! I start and end the show with tracks from the newly remastered Pretty Hate Machine. This episode tends toward the aggressive and industrial-rock side of things but of course there's a mix, as usual. I discuss the song Sober by Lunic at length, Fabryka Magazine and their latest podcast, and two groups I've recently been involved with - the Department of Evil and Kilted Farmer Presents. As always, if you like what you hear, please support the bands and buy their music. [Download]

Episode 019 Featured Artist & Interview: I:Scintilla

Jim Cookas and Brittany Bindrim of I:Scintilla talk about I:Scintilla's new album, Dying & Falling, the band's upcoming project, the Chicago electronic music scene, a possible show in Minneapolis and much more! If you like what you hear, please purchase some copies of the band's work. I highly recommend the 2-CD versions of both Dying & Falling and Optics, which are available from the band direct (North America) or from the usual (legal) places. Also on this episode, brand new Ivardensphere and a track from the newly released Gears Gone Wild Spring Break Edition. [Download]

Episode 018 We Are Dying, We Are Falling...

Tune in for some big news from Garbage, yet another brand new I:Scintilla track (my favorite from the new album), I announce the winners of the I:Scintilla Dying & Falling contest and I have an announcement for episode 19. Where else but Aztalan Turf can you hear music by electronic rock band Celldweller, death metal band Jungle Rot and folky-indie-alternative-pop artist Jenny Dalton all right next to each other in the very same set? [Download]

Episode 017 Featured Artist & Interview: Makaras Pen

I'm pleased to present an interview with indie rock/shoegaze band Makaras Pen on this episode. We discuss the self-titled debut album, their songwriting process, music sales, music theory - how much is too much?, gear, the details behind a few of their songs, videos and hear a brand new, unreleased song. Don't forget the I:Scintilla Dying & Falling contest runs through November 5. Tweet to enter and win a standard edition copy of Dying & Falling. (Contest now closed.) [Download]