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Trinity Radio
A deep-dive music journalism podcast for goths + electronic lovers. Tune in monthly for music, history, interviews and fun! Instagram @trinity.xm
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01 September 2025
029: TR-909 FINE
We power up the revolutionary Roland TR-909 and its origins in electronic music culture. Featuring stories and music by Jeff Mills, Orbital, Portion Control, Skinny Puppy, and Underground Resistance.
SOURCES
Ari Rosenschein (2020). "Dave Ogilvie on Skinny Puppy and the TR-909" https://articles.roland.com/dave-ogilvie-skinny-puppy-tr-909/
Ari Rosenschein (2025). “Underground Resistance, Submerge, and the Detroit Way” https://articles.roland.com/the-detroit-way/
Dave Jenkins (2019). “Roland TR-909: The history of the influential drum machine.”https://djmag.com/content/rolands-iconic-tr-909-we-chart-history-influential-drum-machine
Mutha FM (2019). “The Iconic Roland 909 History” https://muthafm.com/the-iconic-roland-tr-909-the-history-of-the-influential-drum-machine/
Roland Channel (2019). Jeff Mills and the Roland TR-909 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peJDDtGH3yY
Roland Channel (2024). "Somewhere in Detroit": Underground Resistance, Submerge, Techno and the Detroit Way https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ErxKvL_zzU
Roland Channel (2017). Roland Boutique Paul Hartnoll interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peJDDtGH3yY
Submerge Website https://submerge.com/
Tormentor Radio Show (2025). #13: Portion Control https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwZlS_HxUjE
Waveshaper TV (2012). cEvin Key, Skinny Puppy Ep. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk3yUzlyjyg
LastFM: Portion Control https://www.last.fm/music/Portion+Control
LastFM: Skinny Puppy https://www.last.fm/music/Skinny+Puppy/+wiki
LastFM: Orbital https://www.last.fm/music/Orbital
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01 August 2025
028: The Sound of Silence
We discuss censorship in alternative and electronic music across the globe. Featuring the music and stories of Sama Abdulhadi, The Cranberries, Kraftwerk, and Oingo Boingo.
SOURCES
Bain, Katie. (2021 May 2). Months After Her Arrest Made Global Headlines, Sama Abdulhadi Is Still Pushing Palestinian Techno Katie Bain. Billboard. https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/sama-abdulhadi-palestinian-dj-arrest-interview-9565884/
Boiler Room. (2018 September 29). “Sama' Abdulhadi | Boiler Room Palestine”. [Video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9VYKrtziSg
FRANCE 24. (2017 July 17). Music: Meet Sama Abdulhadi, the pioneering Palestinian DJ! [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL-QDvepXhU
Kaiman, Jonathan. (2018, February 22). Kraftwerk denied China visa over 1999 Free Tibet concert. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2013/mar/29/kraftwerk-denied-china-visa-tibet
Keith, Casey. (2025, July 29). Clear Channel Memorandum: A misguided ban on American songs. US History, SEO, AI, and More. https://caseykeith.substack.com/p/clear-channel-memorandum-a-misguided
Oingo Boingo Last.FM. https://www.last.fm/music/Oingo+Boingo
Kraftwerk Last.FM. https://www.last.fm/music/Kraftwerk
Music Censorship. (2025 July 8). Wikipedia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_censorship
Sama Abdulhadi Resident Advisor https://ra.co/dj/samaabdulhadi
Stewart, A. (2021, October 8). The fallout over Clear Channel’s do-not-play list lasted well past 9/11. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/clear-channel-911-list/2021/10/07/2dd3dee2-17d8-11ec-b976-f4a43b740aeb_story.html
Stoic Rockstar. (2025 March 18). The Cranberries on Writing Zombie. [Video]. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SnYqrxGzIno
Zombie (The Cranberries song). (2025 July 12). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie_(The_Cranberries_song)
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28 May 2025
027: Name 3 Songs (feat. Javi Nuñez)
We discuss the cultural phenomenon and commercialization of music merchandise. Guest speaker Javi Nunez of Gallery AKA Printing Boutique (San Diego). Soundtrack by Street Cleaner, Fugazi, and Nirvana.
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30 April 2025
026: Shadow Self (feat. Ceremony Shadows)
We explore the shadow self, consciousness, and the idea of a collective ascension. Featuring an exclusive interview with and new music by Ceremony Shadows. Supporting sounds by Die Form, Louisahhh, and Glaring.
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31 March 2025
025: Honestly, though. (feat. Julian Shah-Tayler)
We explore creative sincerity and staying genuine in the public eye. Special guest Julian Shah-Tayler discusses his new album "Honne/Tatemae". Plus, music by Nine Inch Nails and Alanis Morissette.
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28 February 2025
024: Rhythm Nation 2 (feat. Jordan Fiction)
Our Black History Month special continues! We explore the black pioneers of techno and electro, and modern fusions of post-punk, grunge, and EBM. Music by The Belleville Three, Egyptian Lover, Light Asylum, and Jordan Fiction (interview).
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