The New Wave Music Podcast

Social Distortion & The London Suede

The New Wave Music Podcast

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We'd love to hear from you! Click here to send us a text. On this episode of The New Wave Music Podcast, Steve and Don dive into two new releases with in-depth, track-by-track reviews of Born to Kill by Social Distortion and Antidepressants by The London Suede. They explore the stories behind each album, discuss the songwriting, performances, standout moments, and how these veteran bands continue to evolve while staying true to the sounds that made them legendary. Plus, they round up the la...

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