The New Wave Music Podcast

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Steve sits down with Midge Ure for a look back at some of the most memorable music of the New Wave era. Midge talks about his upcoming collection Chapters: The Best Of Midge Ure, revisiting songs from Ultravox, Visage and his solo work, and what it was like to step back into “Fade To Grey” and record a new version more than 40 years later. He also looks back at Band Aid and Live Aid, including the story of how Howard Jones talked him into performing “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” during a summer tour.
The conversation also turns to Midge’s latest album A Man of Two Worlds and the experience of creating new music while reflecting on the music that came before it. Along the way, Midge shares stories behind some of his best-known songs, memorable performances and the different chapters of his musical journey, while also talking about what’s ahead and the possibility of returning to the U.S. for more shows.
Midge Ure: http://www.midgeure.co.uk/
Chapters: The Best of Midge Ure: https://chrysalis-records.com/release/620163-midge-ure-chapters-the-best-of-deluxe-edition?lang=en_GB
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Steve sits down with Colin Moulding, founding member, bassist, and songwriter for XTC, to talk about his incredible journey through music. Colin looks back at the early days of XTC, working alongside Andy Partridge, the songs that became fan favorites, and how the band’s sound continued to evolve over the years. He also talks about stepping away from touring and exploring a different musical side of XTC with The Dukes of Stratosphear.
Colin also talks about reuniting with Terry Chambers for TC&I, getting back to making music, and what keeps him writing today. He shares the story behind his latest release, Want It Bad (The Pep Talks and Playing Fields of Old England), and why now felt like the right time to put new music out. It’s a great conversation with one of the voices behind some of XTC’s most memorable music, and a chance to hear Colin talk about the band, the memories, and what he’s up to today.
Colin Moulding: https://burningshed.com/store/colin-moulding_store
https://burningshed.com/colin-moulding_want-it-bad_cd
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Steve and Don are back with another episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, taking a look at two new albums from artists who have been creating music for decades. This time, they dive into Robyn Hitchcock’s The Confuser and They Might Be Giants’ The World Is to Dig, breaking down the albums track by track and sharing their thoughts on what works, what doesn’t, and which songs stand out.
Plus, we’ve got another round of Music News with new music and upcoming releases from Simple Minds, U2, Erasure, Midge Ure, and When in Rome. We’ll also take a moment to remember Naked Eyes singer Pete Byrne, who recently passed away at the age of 74.
Robyn Hitchcock: https://www.robynhitchcock.com/
They Might Be Giants: https://www.theymightbegiants.com/
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From her work with Glass Spells to stepping into the spotlight on her own, Tania Cassette is entering an exciting new chapter. Steve sits down with Tania to talk about her solo debut The Death of Me, the inspiration behind the project, her love of ’80s sounds, and the creative process that helped shape her sound as a solo artist. She also opens up about working with Kyle and Myles Mendes of NITE and what it means to finally have this deeply personal collection of music out in the world.
Tania shares some of the stories behind the songs, talks about bringing both English and Spanish into her music, and discusses the darker side of her sound while still creating music that makes you want to move. She also talks about getting back in front of crowds to perform these new songs and what she’s looking forward to about bringing them to the stage.
Tania Cassette: https://www.taniacassette.com/
Bandcamp: https://taniacassette.bandcamp.com/
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Steve sits down with Chris Huggett from Modele for an in-depth conversation about the band’s origins, influences, and the story behind their name. They dive into Modele’s 2025 debut album Pleasure For The Holy, discussing the recording process, the stories and ideas behind the music, and the band’s cover of The Cure classic “Charlotte Sometimes.” 
The conversation also looks at Modele’s busy 2026, including their new music and latest releases. Chris talks about performing live, memorable shows, current tour plans, and what’s ahead for Modele, including the upcoming project Divine Surrender.
Modele: https://modele.bandcamp.com/
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