High Bias Mixtape

A deep dive into 80’s and 90's alternative music and culture from five lifelong friends who came of age in the American South. Join co-hosts Brent James, Neil Butler, Anders Walker, Jason Chimonides and Bobby Arnold as they reconnect over Zoom to analyze, deconstruct and otherwise celebrate the enduring appeal of post-punk, new wave, synthpop, goth, industrial, hardcore, and the various affiliated sub-genres that continue to impact the musical landscape of today.

07: At The Movies 09/03/2021

07: At The Movies This episode explores memorable musical moments and soundtrack albums from the films of our youth. We also welcome back Donald A. Guarisco from Schlockmania.com to unpack more deep cut new wave obscurities, this time culled from cult classics of the VHS era. /episode/index/show/highbiasmixtape/id/20362130

06: 1986 05/26/2021

06: 1986 The roundtable discussion explores 1986 and a personal selection of albums released that year. We also welcome special guest Donald A. Guarisco from Schlockmania.com to share a few of his favorite New Wave obscurities. /episode/index/show/highbiasmixtape/id/19248800

05: Eponymous 03/30/2021

05: Eponymous Our namesake episode is all about the hallowed mixtape. From memories of these momentous mementos to understanding their cultural significance and optimistically hoping for the future survival of the format, the crew comes to terms with what it meant to give and receive compilation tapes. Elsewhere Bobby recalls his introduction to underground culture via mixtapes from a punk rock mentor and we unspool a few special songs composed in tribute to these tokens of affection and sonic exploration. /episode/index/show/highbiasmixtape/id/18543887

04: Pilgrimage 02/03/2021

04: Pilgrimage The crew gathers virtually to reminisce about seminal journeys to see favored bands in concert. After almost an entire pandemic year without shows, the talk turns to the intrinsic nature and spiritual dimensions of live performance. Elsewhere Jason introduces himself via a vivid recollection of some of his earliest musical memories and Neil identifies the exact moment when punk went progressive. /episode/index/show/highbiasmixtape/id/17798666

03: The Industrial Revolution (Pt. 2) 01/04/2021

03: The Industrial Revolution (Pt. 2) The lads conclude their exploration of Industrial Music with an assist from special guest Jolene Siana (author of "Go Ask Ogre: Letters From A Deathrock Cutter") who discusses her very personal connection to a legendary band from the genre. We also hear from Brent who unpacks his love of all things sophisti-pop and comes to terms with how he ended up with so many guilty listening pleasures. /episode/index/show/highbiasmixtape/id/17417003

02: The Industrial Revolution (Pt. 1) 12/06/2020

02: The Industrial Revolution (Pt. 1) This episode digs into the history, evolution, and influence of Industrial Music. Did this genre supercharge 80’s alternative with a much needed shot of testosterone? Or did its muscular motifs dance dangerously close to fascism? The lads put their heads together to untangle the complex themes and celebrate the stylistic high points of the bands that married punk energy with synthetic beats to wage a military assault on the dancefloor. /episode/index/show/highbiasmixtape/id/17084918

01: Sweater Weather Music 11/05/2020

01: Sweater Weather Music The lads gather virtually to unpack the songs that most evoke the feeling of autumn in all its glory. Also, Anders introduces himself and recalls the moment he first met the crew while Brent confesses to an essential guilty pleasure. /episode/index/show/highbiasmixtape/id/16694651

High Bias Mixtape

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