NOT the 80's
By: Colin Sjostedt
Language: en
Categories: Music
NOT the 80’s with Colin Sjostedt (aka DJ Coleo) Take a trip back to the decade that defined underground music. Colin, a veteran college radio DJ from the actual eighties, brings firsthand stories, sharp insight, and deep respect for the sounds that shaped a generation.You won’t hear the overplayed hits. Expect deep cuts, b-sides, live rarities, and lost gems from New Wave, punk, indie, post-punk, pop, and more—plus stories behind the tracks and memories from the scene itself.Saturdays, 8 PM – 10 PM Broadcast on Pirate Cat Radio — KPCR 92.9 FM Los Gatos, KMRT 101.9 FM Santa Cruz, and KVBE 91.1 FM Portland...
Episodes
NOT the 80s - Episode 13
Jan 10, 2026Prick up your ears as DJ Coleo tells you what's up with Martha's Muffins, Alice Cooper goes New Wave (?), Faith No More before Mike Patton, Talking Heads '77, punk Police, Holy Moses, and a few nuggets for Star Trek fans.
Duration: 02:00:00NOT the 80s - Episode 12
Jan 03, 2026On this show DJ Coleo plays early tracks by U2, The Pretenders, Berlin and many more including a surprise hit tune from The Jacksons?!
Duration: 02:00:00NOT the 80s - Episode 11
Dec 26, 2025This week DJ Coleo plays some great NON hits by: Alphaville, Wire, Hunters & Collectors, Toni Basil, Icicle Works and many more.
Duration: 02:00:01NOT the 80s Holiday Pledge Drive
Dec 20, 2025Join DJ Coleo as he tells you all about the annual KPCR pledge drive and how you can help. You'll also here great alternative holiday songs by: James Brown, Afroman, Richard Cheese, Ronnie James Dio, Spinal Tap, the Vandals and many more!
Duration: 02:00:00NOT the 80s - Episode 9
Dec 12, 2025Tune in as DJ Coleo plays the NON hits from: Aztec Camera, Book of Love, Robert Palmer, Victims Family (fun personal story about VF), Billy Bragg and many more.
Duration: 02:00:00NOT the 80s - SoLo 1
Dec 06, 2025In this episode DJ Coleo explores the musical output of artists that were in a band but took a break (sometimes permanently) to release a solo album or several. You'll hear great songs from: Debby Harry, Brian Ferry, Peter Gabriel, Iggy Pop, Robert Plant and many more.
Duration: 02:00:00NOT the 80s - Episode 7
Nov 29, 2025This weeks show features music by The Blasters, The Waitresses, Angelyne, Naked Eyes, Soft Cell, Black Flag and many more.
Duration: 02:00:01NOT the 80s - Episode 6
Nov 21, 2025In this episode DJ Coleo talks about the time Suzanne Vega saved his life and his memorable car rides listening to Microdisney. Other highlights include tracks by: The Tubes, Sisters of Mercy, Romeo Void, Guadalcanal Diary and super group Chequered Past.
Duration: 02:00:00NOT the 80s - Episode 5
Nov 14, 2025Join DJ Coleo as he explores the origins of the seminal band, the Residents, as well as other Bay Area artists: The Long Shoremen, Chris Isaak, and The Offs. On the other side of the US we learn that Boston based Throwing Muses helped get the Pixies signed to 4AD.
Duration: 02:00:00NOT the 80s - Episode 5
Nov 14, 2025In this episode, DJ Coleo, explores the origins of the seminal band the Residents as well as other notable Bay Area artists The Longshoremen, Chris Isaak, and The Offs. From the other side of the US we hear how Boston based Throwing Muses helped get the Pixies onto 4AD.
Duration: 02:00:00NOT the 80s - Soundtracks
Nov 08, 2025DJ Coleo digs deep playing tracks and clips from 36 films including: Meatballs, Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink, Repo Man, Just One of the Guys, Electric Dreams, Pump up the volume and many more!
Duration: 02:00:01NOT the 80s - Episode 3
Oct 31, 2025Hear a song from the Smiths unreleased first album as well as tracks by: Laurie Anderson, Generation X, Kraftwerk, The Godfathers and Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox before they were the Eurythmics.
Duration: 02:00:01NOT the 80s Episode 2
Oct 19, 2025Another deep dive into alternative 80s featuring a track from the demo tape that got Trent Reznor a recording contract, early Joy Division, and a tip of the cap to Steve Albini and David Johansen.
Duration: 02:00:00NOT the 80s - Episode 1
Oct 11, 2025Join DJ Coleo for a deep dive into forgotten and seldom heard 80s tracks from bands that you my or may not know.
Duration: 01:59:53