No Dogs in Space

The story of Can continues this week diving into the magical combination of drummer Jaki Liebezeit & bassist / producer Holger Czukay, the origins of Sampling, and the recording of the group's breakthrough experimental record Tago Mago.

It's time for more CAN! This week Carolina and Marcus take us deeper into the formative era of the Krautrock pioneers as the group finally finds a name and parts ways with founding vocalist Malcolm Mooney, only to usher in the most defining era of for the group with the introduction of street busker turned singer Damo Suzuki.

Carolina Hidalgo and Marcus Parks return to the world of Krautrock with the formation of a group whose mix of avante-garde music and jazz would pioneer the genre and help set a precedent for what Krautrock would become, the German Experimental Psychedelic Rock group Can.

Marcus and Carolina continue our Deutsch voyage through the German Experimental Rock revolution, picking back up in the late 1960's with Amon Düül II and the leadup to the release of one of the most groundbreaking records of the Krautrock movement, the psychedelic masterpiece Yeti. Taking us out is Sullest - All My Shit at TJ’s As always, Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs heard in this episode

No Dogs is back to continue your musical journey through the vast, winding history of Experimental Rock. This time embarking on a brand new series with the intention to shed some light on an often misunderstood side of the experimental rock world - Krautrock! Beginning first with a band formed out of a collective of musicians who met as members of a West German commune during the late 1960s, and who would go on to, maybe more so than anyone, define the words "experimental rock"... It's time for the one and only, Amon Düül II. Taking us out is Rocket - Normal to Me As always, Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs heard in this episode. Also be sure to check out Marcus & Carolina 's DJ set! Saturday - Sept. 9th 2023 at Footsies Bar (2640 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, California), along with James Spooner, where they'll be spinning all kinds of punk music on vinyl from 5-10pm!

On this coda to our series on the Monks, Marcus delves into the checkered history of another unknown Vietnam War protest band called the Covered Wagon Musicians and Carolina tells the tale of the Monks from the end of the band's heyday until present day.

On episode two of our series on the Monks, Marcus and Carolina explore the recording of their legendary and sadly only album in addition to the 1967 tour to Saigon that became the killing blow for the band.

No Dogs in Space returns with a brand new season, this year focusing on Experimental Rock and Pop! Starting with a little-known but highly influential band that emerged from the US Army barracks in Germany amid The Cold War. Join Marcus Parks and Carolina Hidalgo as they explore the formation of The Monks, the group's unconventional sound, and their impact on the subsequent Punk and Alternative music scenes…

Carolina and Marcus close out 2022 with a deep dive into one of the greatest Rock compilations of all time and major influence in the world of Punk, Lenny Kaye's Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965–1968.

Carolina and Marcus conclude the story of Patti Smith, covering the up's and down's in the prime years of her musical career, from her debut record, becoming a staple presence at New York's CBGBs, all the way to her breakthrough hit "Because the Night".

Carolina and Marcus continue the story of Patti Smith, who at this point has found her signature style, combining poetry and rock, as well teaming up with Lenny Kaye to form The Patti Smith Group.

Carolina and Marcus return to begin a brand new series, this time focusing on the early years of one of the single most influential singer, songwriter, poet, & artist's of the 20th century - Patti Smith, who's combination of rock and poetry lead to her becoming a pivotal component in the New York City Punk Rock movement of the 1970s. Taking Us Out: JABBA Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

Carolina and Marcus are back from their UK journey to bring you even more Joy Division goodness, this week featuring additional stories that couldn't quite fit into the Joy Division series, as well as an in-depth breakdown of their recent experiences seeing both New Order and Peter Hook, live in person.

Marcus and Carolina break down the history of the seminal NYC club Max's Kansas City and its frequent guests!

Marcus and Carolina sit down to discuss Mark David Chapman's recent parole hearing as well as the brief feud between John Lennon and Todd Rundgren.

In this edition of Extra Play Marcus and Carolina revisit The Replacements to tell the tale of the recording and release of the bands 1989 album "Don't Tell A Soul", including the bands mental decline to the point of playing Dodge Knife in a cabin covered in cream cheese.

Carolina and Marcus got their Charm Knob's turned up as they talk about Guy Fieri following RATM's current tour/a breakdown of the Lord of Flavortown's musical tastes, the upcoming John Hughes soundtrack box set "Life Moves Pretty Fast", Metallica nearly mixing Jason Newsted out of "...And Justice For All" as well as the more recent fan project "...And Justice For Jason"

Marcus and Carolina are back at it and rounding up music news once again! From The Beastie Boys getting a street corner named after them to everyone listening to 90's music perhaps because they think the world wasn't also a dumpster fire then, the impending closure of the Brooklyn Knitting Factory, Steve Albini winning his second World Series of Poker Tournament, and Jello Biafra reacts to the Chris Lord-Alge remaster of Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables Flowerhead - Pondering My Orb (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXb6QLCaLxjvucwNlQuS2gg) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

The time has come! This week Carolina and Marcus conclude the story of the midwest's finest fuck-ups, The Replacements, who as they head into the ladder half of their career, were still struggling to reach the fame and notoriety they much deserved. We see the group part ways with long time Manager Peter Jespersen, and make the difficult decision that one founding bandmate has to go. And with the release of their fifth album "Pleased to Meet Me", the line-up shifts and we begin to reach the end of the road for The Replacements.

Carolina and Marcus return! After much anticipation the No Dogs crew is back for the next chapter in the story of The Replacements, who with the help of a very familiar faced producer followed up the success of Let it Be with a legendary performance on SNL and the release of their classic record Tim.

As we reach the midpoint in the story of The Replacements, the group follows up on the success of "Stink" with one of the defining records in their career, the amusingly titled "Let it Be".

On this episode of No Dogs In Space, we cover the seminal first album and the first EP from the Replacements, as well as the early days of their label, Twin Tone Records.

Carolina and Marcus return with Minnesota's own Replacements! In this first episode, we cover the evolution of each member, and just how one of the wildest, most irresponsible, and best bands of the eighties came together.

As we conclude our series on The Velvet Underground we pick back up just after the band had split with one of it's founding members, John Cale. Leaving Lou Reed with full reign of the group in his pursuit for artistic notoriety and respect, but it was the addition of Doug Yule that lead to the release of their third album, the self titled "The Velvet Underground". And as this and their next record "Loaded", failed to reach the charts, the luster begins to fade for Lou, who would leave the group and go on to write the hit he had been striving for his entire career. Taking us out is PET MOSQUITO - I Hate Illinois Nazis Available at PET MOSQUITO on SoundCloud As always, Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs heard in this episode.

This week we reach The Velvet Underground's sophomore release, White Light/White Heat, and as tension within the band begins to grow, the group is blindsided by an assassination attempt on their beloved manager, Andy Warhol. Taking us out is Reef The Lost Cauze - Naked Available at https://reefthelostcauze.bandcamp.com/ As always, Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs heard in this episode.

As our trip through The Velvet Underground's history continues, we come to the creation of their iconic debut album, as the group officially takes shape with the addition of a new female singer named Christa Päffgen aka Nico, along with a new stylistic counterpart in the form of their new manager Andy Warhol. Taking us out is JOEFUR - HIROSHIGE As always, Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs heard in this episode

The story of The Velvet Underground continues as we pick back up with the eclectic pairing of Lou Reed & John Cale, and dive deeper into the background of the multi-instrumentalist who's avant-garde drone swells became a staple of the group's early sound. As the two find their collaborative style, the group's original line-up begins to take shape with the additions of guitarist Sterling Morrison and drummers Angus MacLise & Moe Tucker. As always, Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode And taking us out this week is Nightmare Blue - Trouble For Early Access to Episodes and Exclusive Content join our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/nodogs

No Dogs in Space is back for Season 2! Marcus and Carolina return, and this season we shift our focus towards a sub-genre of Music, that much like Punk, encompasses a wide range of different styles cross-pollinating organically in the underground music scene of the 1970's, this season we're diving headfirst into Alternative. Kicking off with the first series, covering one of the most influential acts in musical history, The Velvet Underground. - In this episode we meet a young, complicated Lou Reed and learn how his friendship with John Cale and their mutual love of experimental music would lead to the formation of what would become The Velvet Underground. As always, Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode And taking us out this week is Pyrex - Touch For Early Access to Episodes and Exclusive Content join our Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/nodogs

As our story of The Beasties comes to it's final stop, Carolina and Marcus breakdown a time in the group's career when they had already achieved greatness but strove to artistically take their sound to another level. Through new found collaborations and pulling from all of the creative elements that made up their earlier successes, the 3 MCs from NYC would go on to record "Hello Nasty" & some of the most memorable hits in their catalog. Lastly, with a new, slightly-more mature point of view, the Beastie Boys enter the swan song era of their career, which sadly ends in 2012 with the loss of founding member MCA Adam Yauch. Taking us out:  Dri Hiev - Salt Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In this penultimate episode of our Beastie Boy's series, Carolina and Marcus pick back up with the Beasties at the height of their success, fresh off the heels of a multi-platinum record and their first smash hit. As their fame and notoriety continues to grow, we see the group mature past their beer chugging frat boy personas to record one of the most definitive records of their career, Paul's Boutique. Taking us out:  Losses - Drones Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Our adventure into Beastie History continues as Carolina and Marcus dive even deeper into the story of The Beastie Boys, at a time in their career when things really started to take off! The group further cements their connection with Producer, Rick Rubin and link up with a Manager who can truly help focus their "Style". As Def Jam Records and Run DMC pave the way for their explosion into the mainstream, we see The Beastie Boys strike gold with a hit music video and the release of their debut album, Licensed to Ill. Taking us out:  Nopes - Pocket Square Motherfucker  Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

This week Carolina and Marcus reach the mid way point in the story of the Beasties as the group transitions from their Hardcore roots to a full fledged Hip-Hop Act. We see the band lose a founding member but gain a legendary producer, and learn the bizarre story of Cooky Puss and it's "Celestial" origins. Taking us out:  Cheap Perfume - It's Ok (To Punch Nazis)   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In the 1980's, as the punk scene evolved into hardcore, another scene was developing and beginning to flourish in the clubs of NYC. In this episode, Carolina and Marcus will dig into early New York Hip Hop, and the MC's and Performers that lead The Beastie Boys to expand their musical horizons into the new style they were searching for.    Taking us out:  Soft On Crime - You've Already Made Up Your Mind   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

It's time for Season 1.1! And for this series, Carolina and Marcus open the book on one of New York's most influential musical acts of all time, The Beastie Boys. From their roots as a rag-tag group of punk kids meeting in the midst of the New York Hardcore scene to the recording of their debut EP Polli Wog Stew, at a time when music scenes and cultures in New York City were intersecting like never before.   Taking us out:  Purlicue - Fire   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Every good show needs an encore and this week Carolina and Marcus are back for one more very special bonus episode to close out the debut Season on Punk, as they were lucky enough to get the chance to sit down and have an in-depth conversation with several key players in their recently covered story of The Screamers, Drummer, KK Barrett, his wife, Trudie Arguelles-Barrett, and Keyboardist, Jeff McGregor..   Taking us out: Mujeres Podridas   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

It’s Q&A week on No Dogs in Space as Carolina and Marcus take listener questions and give a peek behind the curtain, along the way recapping some of their favorite moments from the premiere season on Punk.    Mid-roll song: Diode - Eyepop   Taking us out: Mellow Morrison - Tender Tulpa   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

As we begin to wrap up this Season, we conclude with the final chapter of our 2 part series on one of Punk's most influential groups, The Screamers, following the band as their lineup expands, leading up to the final anxiety inducing performances that defined their legacy.   Taking us out: Cannibal Girls - Fairytale in the Supermarket (cover)   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

To kick off the first half of our final series for this season, we're taking a deep dive into the worlds of performative and synth punk with the formation of one of the most influential yet unusual bands to grace the LA Punk scene, The Screamers. Taking us out: The Freakees - Sell Out Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

As we come to the end of the story for Joy Division, we enter a defining period for the group, leading up to the release of their final album Closer and the beginning of the struggles and untimely downfall of legendary lead singer, Ian Curtis.   Song: “Summer's Over” by Depresión Tropical   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In this the third chapter of our series on Joy Division, we explore the band's early missteps in finding their footing in the Manchester punk scene while simultaneously discovering their signature style, as well as the details behind the innovative recording sessions that lead to the release of their most renowned album, Unknown Pleasures.   Song: “Switchblade” by The Jive Hounds    Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

On the second part of our series on Joy Division, we cover the year the musical evolution of the band from their beginnings as a fairly typical British punk band to their eventual post-punk breakthrough, as well as the infamous origins of their name.    Song: No Rings by Keepers   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

On this, the penultimate series of our season of punk, we begin the surprisingly funny and absurd story of one of the largely accidental originators of post punk: Manchester's own Joy Division.  Song: Leave With Us by Prosthetic Patient Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

On the conclusion to our series, we cover Frankenchrist, Penis Landscape, the obscenity trial that followed, and the eventual end of Dead Kennedys   Taking us out: Reptilian American   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

We follow the Dead Kennedys as they take on the 80s.   Taking us out: City Barricades   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

We continue our story as the Dead Kennedys help shape the emerging hardcore scene, take on Nazis and kick ass.    Taking us out: FIENDS IN HUMAN SHAPE   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

We follow the Dead Kennedys as they become San Franciscan hometown heroes, engage in political activism, and form their record label Alternative Tentacles. Taking us out: The Morphics  Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

In this special minisode, Carolina and Marcus dissect the newly-released Stooges show at the Goose Lake Festival, which gives an entirely new perspective to the show that got bassist Dave Alexander kicked out of the band and greatly shifts the accepted history of the Godfathers of Punk.   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

We kick off our series on the genre-defining hardcore punk band Dead Kennedys.   Taking us out: Very Serious  Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

This week we cover the earworm of the century, the one, the only, Surfin' Bird.   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

We conclude our series on the Cramps by discussing gruesome injuries, their tv and movie work and a surprising friendship with someone straight out of a Last Podcast episode.    Taking us out: Shitstorm  Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

We continue with The Cramps as they develop their signature psychobilly sound, go on tempestuous tours, and have a run-in with fuckin' Morrisey.    Taking us out: Flummox   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

Join us as we dive into the horror-rockabilly world of The Cramps.   Taking us out: Vuvuzela   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0

We sit down with Allan Arkush and he tells us all about the punk scene of the 70s, the filming of Rock n Roll High School and what it's like to play trivia pursuit with rock stars.   Taking us out: Killer Kin  Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

We conclude our series on the Slits by following them as they choose principals over success and go on to become your favorite musician's favorite band.    Taking us out: Anna Arrobas   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

In part two, we follow the Slits as they face down record companies, misogyny, and addiction.    Taking us out: Dancefloor Detonator   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

We start off our two-parter on the influential and endlessly original all-female group The Slits by following them as they become founding members of the original British punk scene.    Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

We wrap up our exploration of The Misfits by following them as Glenn Danzig burns bridge after bridge.    Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

We kick off our series on the group that first injected horror into punk, The Misfits   Taking us out: Spiritual Warfare and the Greasy Shadows   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

In our finale on The Ramones we follow the band through tumultuous days of questionable solo projects, love triangles and working with Phil Spector.   Taking us out: Long Knife   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

We follow The Ramones as they hit the road, meet Phil Spector and make Rock 'n' Roll High School.   Taking us out: Metroyd Myk   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

We continue our series on The Ramones!    Taking us out: King Black Acid   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

Hey! Ho! Let's go! We kick off our series on our hometown boys The Ramones.    Taking us out: The Hypnophonics   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

We try to unravel the famous unsolved murder of Nancy Spungen.    Taking us out: The Lavender Scared   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

We conclude our series on The Damned by following them as they break up and get back together, break up and get back together, break up and...   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

In part two, we follow The Damned as they head out onto the road. We talk about how this group of kids who neither looked nor acted like punks managed to influence scenes around the world while concentrating only on the music, and the fun of playing it.    Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

Welcome to our series on The Damned! We explore how The Damned helped punk rock jump the pond from America and how they kicked off a new generation of British musicians rebelling against an increasingly right-wing post-WWII UK.     Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

We wrap up our two-parter on Suicide by discussing how this controversial and combative duo act alienated audiences worldwide while influencing and inspiring a new generation of musicians.    Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

We continue our exploration of punk music by diving into the history of Suicide, the NYC duo that would go on to be possibly the most influential band of the era, creating a blueprint for punk, electronica and industrial.    Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

We conclude our series on The Stooges by following Iggy Pop as he evolves from a drugged-out figure of pity in the scene to his rise again with his landmark solo albums and continuing legacy.    Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

We pick back up with the Stooges in 1970 as they head out on tour. We travel along with them as they reach new debaucherous highs and lows that lead to them being dropped by their label, band breakups, and Iggy meeting a young musician by the name of David Bowie.    Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

We continue on our journey with The Stooges, and explore how these counter to the counter-culture punks became underground icons to a budding new rock n roll sensibility.    Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode

In this first season, we're taking a deep dive into the history of punk rock, told through the stories of ten bands who helped define the genre. On our first series, we cover the so-called godfathers of punk, The Stooges. Join us as we explore the early days of Iggy and the boys as the more innocent of their drug-fueled escapades as the band tries figuring out their voice in the midst of the ultimately empty peace and love movement.   Follow Marcus on Spotify to listen to all of the songs used in this episode   Listen to No Dogs In Space free on Spotify .