Uncovering Underground Legends and the Modern DIY Pulse
This session of MELTED bridges the gap between a “lost” 80s masterpiece and the fierce, modern DIY energy of the Boston underground. Featuring a deep dive into the 30-year journey of Anne Richmond Boston’s solo work and a high-octane interview with the feminist punk duo Trophy Wives, this broadcast serves as a definitive look at the resilience and evolution of independent music.
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Anne Richmond Boston: The 30-Year Resurrection of I Should Be Happy
The airwaves get a touch of Southern indie royalty with the story behind the rebirth of I Should Be Happy. Anne Richmond Boston discusses the long-lost solo album—now available on DB Records—which sat in a vault for over three decades before being revived and remixed for a new generation.
From her deep roots in music history with The Swimming Pool Q’s to stories of opening for icons like Sting, Devo, and Lou Reed, Anne provides a raw look at the Atlanta underground scene. Featured tracks from the record include:
- “Bottle of Sleep”
- “Dark Room”
- “Carry Me”
- “Give In”
Trophy Wives: Fearless DIY Feminist Punk
Shifting to the current pulse of the Boston underground, Trophy Wives bring their unapologetic DIY attitude to the studio. Christine Petroules and Johanna Tulloch discuss the power of two-piece bands and the vital role of punk as a platform for the queer and trans community, resistance, and radical authenticity.
The session features their hard-hitting track “Ride,” a distorted, bass-heavy anthem that serves as a perfect snapshot of the band’s fierce, live-wire energy.
Stay loud. Stay real. Stay MELTED.
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