The Hustle

Host John Lamoureux interviews the three surviving members of Ivy—Dominique Durand, Andy Chase, and Bruce Driscoll—about their new album 'Traces of You.' They discuss completing songs from 60 unfinished demos left by Adam Schlesinger after his 2020 COVID death.

Host John Lamoureux interviews Colin Newman of Wire and Malka Spiegel of Minimal Compact, who are married and collaborate as the band Immersion.

This episode features an interview with Matthew Caws, the frontman of Nada Surf, discussing the band's evolution from their early novelty hit to their critically acclaimed later albums like Let Go and Moon Mirror.

This episode features an interview with Peter Hooton, frontman of the 1990s band The Farm, discussing their debut album Spartacus, hits like Groovy Train and All Together Now, and their production by Suggs from Madness.

This promo episode features Steve Barton discussing the release of Translator's live album 'Beyond Today' from 1986, originally intended as their final show, now available on vinyl and CD.

Joey Tempest tells John Lamero that Europe’s new album, Come This Madness, reflects the band’s willingness to keep experimenting.

John Lamoureux interviews Donna Lewis about the career behind her 1996 hit “I Love You Always Forever” and her seventh album, Wanderlust.

John interviews Ian Key and Richard Houghton about It's Time the Tale Were Told, a crowdsourced history of The Smiths built from fan memories of concerts, records, tickets, and encounters.

The Hustle interviews AOR singer Robin Beck about her path from the 1979 disco album Sweet Talk to the Coca-Cola-linked hit “First Time.” Beck describes New York jingle work, including a Mr.

The Hustle’s Jon Lamoureux interviews The Producers drummer Brian Holmes about why the Atlanta power-pop band never became as large as The Knack or The Cars.

This episode introduces singer-songwriter Gary Marks, discussing his obscure 1970s albums, their high value to vinyl collectors, and the host's personal discovery of his unique blend of folk and jazz music.

This episode features an interview with Colin Newman and Malka Spiegel of the band Immersion, discussing their musical backgrounds, relationship, and new album WTF.

This episode features an interview with legendary producer and musician Mitch Easter, discussing his career, his work with bands like R.E.M.

This episode features an interview with Prairie Prince, drummer for The Tubes and other bands, discussing his new solo album 'Colors and Passions' inspired by Ken Rose's 1966 work.

This episode features an interview with Brian Vollmer, lead singer of the Canadian rock band Helix, discussing their 50-year career evolution through different music eras and their new album 'Scrap Metal'.

The Hustle’s Book Club features Jim Sullivan discussing Backstage Beyond, a two-volume collection spanning 45 years of rock interviews and criticism.

The Hustle host John Lamoureux interviews Jason Stollsteimer, former frontman of the Von Bondies, about leaving music after the band’s 2015 final show and building a Detroit-area real-estate practice.

This episode features an interview with the three surviving members of the pop rock band Ivy, discussing their history, including Adam Schlesinger's dual involvement with Fountains of Wayne and the band's albums like Apartment Life.

This episode features an interview with author Jay Nachman about his book on Graham Parker's debut album Howlin' Wind, with special guest Graham Parker joining the conversation.