Dennis Lyxzén of Refused, Fake Names and The (International) Noise Conspiracy

In this latest special episode of Retrosonic Podcast we welcome one of our favourite vocalists and frontmen Dennis Lyxzén, to discuss his latest project Fake Names - a collaboration with some well known names from the Washington D.C. Hardcore Punk scene, Brian Baker (Minor Threat, Bad Religion, Dag Nasty), Michael Hampton (Embrace, S.O.A.), Johnny Temple (Girls Against Boys) and Brendan Canty (Fugazi, Rites of Spring). Dennis explains how he ended up in a band with some of his musical heroes, their impressive heritage and how he first discovered American Hardcore Punk. He also touches on the songwriting process, the influence of The Ruts and what to expect during their forthcoming American tour and we pick some choice cuts from "Expendables" and the Fake Names self-titled debut album. We also cover more of his many and varied current projects including the atmospheric Post-Punk of INVSN and the Punk Rock outfit Vännäs Kasino and then there's the free-form Jazz of Backengrillen which features members of Refused and the virtuoso Jazz Saxophonist Mats Gustafsson. We also discuss his new "Dennis Deep Cuts" YouTube channel and his time in The (International) Noise Conspiracy, touring with The Hives at the height of the "Swedish Invasion" and we cover what his other former bandmates in INC, Sara Almgren, Inge Johansson and Ludwig Dahlberg are up to these days. For our many readers/listeners who are into The Soundtrack of Our Lives, Dennis tells us how he first met new Refused guitarist Mattias Barjed and of working at the venue when Union Carbide Productions played his hometown of Umea in Northern Sweden. We hope you enjoy this thoroughly entertaining show in the company of Dennis Lyxzén. For full track-listing and links on where to buy the featured records and find out more information on the bands and projects, please check out the feature at Retro Man Blog at this link:
https://retroman65.blogspot.com/2023/04/retrosonic-podcast-with-dennis-lyxzen.html

Retrosonic Podcast

Steve from the Retro Man Blog and Adam from The Jetsonics are joined in the Pod by the legendary Rock Photographer Paul Slattery. Throughout the series we will play and discuss some hidden gems and rare nuggets from Punk Rock, New Wave, Power Pop, Soul, Psychedelia, Mod, Garage Rock, Ska and Reggae from house-hold names to new and unsigned bands. There will be reviews and reports on gigs and music related events featured on Retro Man Blog such as book launches and exhibitions. We'll also be inviting in various Special Guests from the world of music - including Musicians, Bloggers, Photographers and Artists, to discuss their work and their influences. Retrosonic Podcast has a valid PRS Certificate.

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