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Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast

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https://linktr.ee/onlythreelads - Love classic alternative music of the ‘70s, ‘80s & ‘90s? Hosts Uncle Gregg & Brett Vargo are joined by a variety of “Third Lads” who helped shape - or were shaped by - this music, and have a whole lotta fun!

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Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · 16d

I haven’t started editing yet, so if you are willing and able, we would love it!

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · 23d

For #300, we would love to get audio messages to play. A 30-60 cell phone voice memo works fine! If you are a musician or any other sort of creator, plug what you have going on! Plz DM or email: onlythreelads(at)http://gmail.com by Oct 15th. Much gratitude!

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Aug 5

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Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Aug 5

From Bleeker St to CBGB to sharing arenas w/The Who,
#WillieNile is a true rock n' roll believer. 45 years after his debut, The Great Yellow Light burns with passion, fire & intensity. Willie joins us to discuss songs about the city he so dearly loves. linktr.ee/onlythreelads

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Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Jul 17

It's a breakout 2-part w/ #SwingOutSister, as we discuss their fab new @cherryredrecords.bsky.social 8-CD box Certain Shades of Limelight and our top 5 #songsof1973. Proudly @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social. #sophistipop #jazzpop #70smusic #80smusic #90smusic #classicalternative linktr.ee/onlythreelads

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Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Jul 8

#PeterHolsapple is that kind of guy...we chat about our top 5 solo debuts, his brilliant new LP, The Face of 68, on @label51recordings.bsky.social, #dBs reissues on @propellersound.bsky.social, Continental Drifters, #REM, #justiceforhootie, #AlexChilton, and much more. linktr.ee/onlythreelads

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Stereogum @stereogum.com · Jul 5

Biblical

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Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Jul 1

Great idea!

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Jul 1

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#newwave #janglepop legends @stevebartonmusic.bsky.social & Dave Scheff from #Translator chat about their new live LP on @liberationhall.bsky.social, and some of the best "album bookends" (the first & last songs on an album). Thanks to @primemovermedia.bsky.social.

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Jun 28

linktr.ee/onlythreelads A new #6pack of #bestnewmusic from @ameliaathw.bsky.social @lasttourist.bsky.social, #Splitsville, #Lammping & #BloodshotBill, @jeanines-band.bsky.social, and #Nah is out now! @bigstirrecords.bsky.social @skepwax.bsky.social @slumberlandrecords.com @norulespr.bsky.social

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Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Jun 4

Thanks for joining us, Jack! Part 2 on its way!

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Jun 3

Which artists had the best run in the early '80s? We discuss that, growing up with #Beatles and #punkrock, @bigtakeover.com, and the reissue of Springhouse's From Now To OK on #IPR in part 1 of our chat with Jack Rabid! #indiepop #shoegaze #80smusic #musicpodcasts @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social

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Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · May 20

linktr.ee/onlythreelads @minorcanmusic.bsky.social's Ryan Anderson joins us to chat about his new LP and #onemanband #onepersonband records of the #classicalternative #newwave #punkrock #indierock #indiepop #synthpop #70smusic #80smusic #90smusic era. #musicpodcasts @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · May 15

linktr.ee/onlythreelads Celebrating #CruelWorld this weekend with @jakerudh.bsky.social in a new O3L special. Listen wherever you get #podcasts. Proudly @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social. #newwave #classicalternative #postpunk #punk #darkwave #synthpop #goth

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Apr 29

linktr.ee/onlythreelads Pearl E. Gates chats about #newwave & her story from #Tubes to #Explosions to solo work featuring #WilkoJohnson #Blockheads & #TheClash (marriage to Paul Simonon). 1st LP reissue out on @liberationhall.bsky.social! @primemovermedia.bsky.social @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social

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Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Mar 18

This week, we talk #90s #shoegaze w/ Alan D. Boyd from Vancouver '90s cult band #Movieland! They've got a new LP of archival material (Then & Now) out now, with new songs forthcoming! It's a fun chat celebrating the scene that celebrates itself...or something like that. linktr.ee/onlythreelads

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Feb 25

This can't be today...or can it?? Because today we welcome #paisleyunderground heroes Rain Parade on to chat about #1977albums, and the band's glorious past, present, and bright future. Wherever you get pods or linktr.ee/onlythreelads. @rainparadeofficial.bsky.social @label51recordings.bsky.social

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Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Feb 4

Talking about the art of the #rockopera and #conceptalbum with Dave Gebroe from @discograffitipod.bsky.social. Wherever you get pods, or go to linktr.ee/onlythreelads. Proudly @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social.

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Big Stir Records @bigstirrecords.bsky.social · Jan 20

More Best Of 2024 of Honors for Big Stir Records, from the Only Three Lads Podcast and Brett Vargo! Librarians With Hickeys, The Armoires, The Jack Rubies and The Half-Cubes (www.bigstirrecords.com) are on the list! See who else is in the Top 100 at: 👇
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Stereogum @stereogum.com · Jan 21

Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of the Band, has died at age 87

The Band's Garth Hudson Dead At 87

Garth Hudson, the last surviving member of the Band, has died. Hudson, who played organ, keyboards, accordion, and saxophone in the legendary roots-rock band, died peacefully in his sleep this morning...

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Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Jan 21

Thanks for the great music in 2024...and this year is already off to an amazing start!

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Jan 21

From 'Yellow Pills' to 'Back to California', we are elated to have #powerpop heroes 20/20 join us to discuss their new LP on @bigstirrecords.bsky.social, the band's past & present, and discuss #1970albums. Proudly @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social - wherever you get pods or linktr.ee/onlythreelads

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Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Jan 14

Thank you for joining us!

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Jan 14

On the latest O3L #classicalternative #podcast, we talk about the elusive 'all filler, no killer' LP w/ Ed & Laura from #dreampop / #shoegaze powerhouse Tears Run Rings & @shelfliferecords.bsky.social. Proudly @pantheonpodcasts.bsky.social linktr.ee/onlythreelads

Only Three Lads - Classic Alternative Music Podcast @onlythreelads.bsky.social · Dec 31

linktr.ee/onlythreelads We're working late...because we're #podcasters. We're #hottogo concluding Season 5 with our #5songs2024. Happy New Year! Proudly @pantheonbooks.bsky.social. #sabrinacarpenter #chappellroan #faerybabyy #flowerovlove #innocencemission #lemontwigs #jamiexx #dograce