On the first episode, we talk Romanian synthpop, blood-sucking surf & strong liquor from the land of Dracula

Welcome to the Synth & Surf Saloon!

In this episode we spotlight some of the best surf guitar and synth-based records of 2024 and offer some booze & snack recommendations to wash them down. 

Synth & Surf Saloon Episode 1.1: Best Records of 2024

Host Jeff Cioletti discusses some recent trips to London, UK and Ottawa, Canada and the spoils of his record hunting there. Bands include Telex, Soft Cell, The Ventures, The Phantoms, Japanese Television. Alien Sex Fiend, Sextile, the Phantoms, and Yazoo. Fix yourself a gin & tonic, grab a shawarma, and give it a listen!

Synth & Surf Saloon Ep. 2

We continue to visit record stores around the world with classic vinyl record finds from the likes of Yazoo, The Phantom Surfers, The Surfaris, Erasure, Depeche Mode, Visage, Telex and more! 

For recipes:

Leipziger Rouladen
https://www.daringgourmet.com/rouladen-recipe/

Czech Bread Dumplings
https://www.cooklikeczechs.com/houskove-knedliky-czech-bread-dumplings/

Drinks Links:

https://leipziger-spirituosen-manufaktur.de/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZT84ejwIBHXLeHJ9Hg9LDgsYX-vxCoiIR16OhZPX8-2UIDH9uSSLbVoNY_aem_s77YRuBW21quRf81tjxIvQ


 






Synth n Surf Saloon: Classic Finds from Yazoo, Depeche Mode, Surfaris, Phantom Surfers, Ministry & More!

We recap a visit to the Museum of Post-Punk & Industrial Music in Chicago, the brainchild of post-punk/industrial icon Martin Atkins, and we look at a trio of Japanese surf bands performing at this summer's Surf Guitar 101 festival in Long Beach, California. 

Synth & Surf Saloon: A Post-Punk/Industrial Museum & Japanese Surf Legends

We recap some recent live shows by Kraftwerk, Riki, Donzii and Delores Galore, and we preview some of the top surf rock, synthpop, industrial, EDM, post-punk and dark wave festivals from now through the fall of 2025. 

Synth & Surf Saloon: Kraftwerk, Riki, Donzii & the Summer of Synth & Surf

On this episode e talk proto-punk and post-punk genres, particularly surfpunk and electropunk/synthpunk.

Show notes: 

Music on this episode:
Party Nerves
https://partynerves.bandcamp.com/

Dead Kennedys, "Soup is Good Food"
https://music.apple.com/us/album/soup-is-good-food/1761304149?i=1761304495

Agent Orange, Pipeline
https://music.apple.com/us/album/pipeline/168416188?i=168416305

Man or Astro-man? 
https://manorastroman.bandcamp.com/music

Daikaiju
https://daikaiju.org/

The Delstroyers 
https://thedelstroyers.com/

Adult.
https://www.adultperiod.com/

Atari Teenage Riot
https://www.atariteenageriot.world/

Suicide
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/suicide/6568486

Food & Drinks: 

Dirty Gibson Recipe

2 1/2 ounces gin
3/4 ounce pickled cocktail onion brine
1/4 ounce dry vermouth
Pickled cocktail onions for garnish

Pour all ingredients over ice in a cocktail shaker and stir well (don't shake). Strain into a martini or coupe glass and stab 2 or 3 cocktail onions with a toothpick as a garnish. 

Detroit-style Pizza
https://www.seriouseats.com/detroit-style-pizza-recipe

Philly Tomato Pie 
https://www.seriouseats.com/homemade-philadelphia-tomato-pie-style-pizza-recipe

Chopper, Nashville
https://www.choppertiki.com/





Synth & Surf Saloon: Punk's Pioneers & Protéges

We talk about Ministry's synthpoppy Squirrel Years Tour & the early, surfy years of Kenny Loggins's former musical partner. 

Show Notes

MIchelada Recipes
https://www.isabeleats.com/mexican-michelada-beer-cocktail/

https://www.seriouseats.com/perfect-michelada-mexican-beer-cocktail-recipe

Cheese Enchiladas Recipe
https://iowagirleats.com/cheese-enchiladas-with-red-sauce/



Synth & Surf Saloon: Ministry & Messina Musings

Host Jeff Cioletti recaps the 2025 Cruel World Festival in Pasadena, California, featuring New Order, Devo, The Go-Go's, Nation of Language, Clan of Xymox, Midge Ure, OMD, Actors, and others. 

Synth & Surf Saloon: Report from Cruel World 2025

Synthpop, surf rock, food...and booze—all in one podcast!