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Behind the groundbreaking sounds of The Eurythmics, Kraftwerk, Brian Eno, and David Bowie was one man: West German producer and musician Conny Plank. This fascinating documentary, directed by Reto Caduff and Stephan Plank (Conny’s son), dives into the life of the musical genius who shaped the sound of the 70s and 80s from his farmhouse studio near Cologne.

Stick with Way Out Radio for all things counter-culture music. We cover everything from punk, indie, and alternative rock to electronic and gypsy music from the depths of DIY scenes around the world. Enjoy album reviews, festival coverage, film critiques, and the discovery of new artists, up-and-coming musicians, and independent releases.

Indie metal trio Puppy released their debut album Goat and embarked on a UK tour in April 2018. Their unique sound fuses metal, pop, and indie, drawing comparisons to the likes of Weezer, Ghost, and At The Drive-In, with hints of Iron Maiden and Muse. Way Out Radio’s Paula Frost caught up with frontman Jock during the band’s European tour to discuss their journey, influences, and creative process.

Six albums in, dressed to kill and armed with incinerating riffs and raw intensity, DragSTER are one of the UK’s hardest-working punk bands on the scene. Straight out of the streets of Coventry, they restore an outlaw edge and chanting anthems to rock. Formed in 2014, they were produced by The Damned’s Rat Scabies within a year and have been managed by Jah Wobble from PIL. Now they’re signed to Louder Than War Records and championed by label leader and The Membranes frontman John Robb.

Revisiting the 1982 US Festival: Steve Wozniak's Epic Musical Extravaganza Captured in Glenn Aventi's Award-Winning Documentary. We've all done it: daydreamed about putting on our own version of Woodstock Festival (much like the plot of the movie Wayne's World 2) and envisioned the crowds, the colors, the lineups, the scandalous and unpredictable performances of the heroes of rock 'n' roll!

Vintage posters and photos of the iconic Ronnettes and The Beatles take you back to the setting where mod emerged. Tales of dangerous teens gathering in local cafes to plan their next moves are told fondly and the book gives a number of thorough personal accounts. Most of the book is focused on Hounslow, the west suburb of London, giving a different take on the mod era, which most historians overlook in favour of Twickenham and Richmond.

Recently, Way Out Radio welcomed back EMF to the indie scene and the band took Paula backstage for an interview at the legendary Water Rats pub, where Oasis and The Pogues cut their teeth. Watch the video below and read on for a full down low on EMF.

Never known to pull a punch, Sleaford Mods first spoke to Way Out Radio way back in 2016 when they emerged in the mainstream press with hype surrounding their debut single ‘Tied Up In Notts’. Paula conducted the interview which took place backstage at Ramsgate Music Hall.