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Two bass guitarists. One undeniable post-punk, industrial-flavored sound: Bellhead (Episode 431)

Two musicians. Two bass guitars. That’s Bellhead. And it works… really well. The new EP from Bellhead, “Unicorn Bones” is a post-punk, industrial-flavored delight. Ivan and Karen join me tonight from their dark corner of the cosmos to talk about…

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Chemlab’s Jared Louche checks in from London (Episode 336)

Jared Louche of Chemlab is one of Car Con Carne’s favorite guests. We talked for a while about a great many things, including: Ultraterrestrials Dogtablet Chemlab Reading, books, etc. Chicago Why we’re all drawn to dark stuff Life in London…

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One-woman industrial army I Ya Toyah at Gale Street Inn (Episode 306)

Ania, the woman behind Chicago industrial project I Ya Toyah, joins me for food at the iconic Northwest Chicago restaurant Gale Street Inn (4914 N. Milwaukee Avenue). We did Gale Street Inn up right, sampling their amazing ribs, crab cakes…

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Haex at Cold Waves VIII (Episode 269)

Meet the incredible L.A. duo Haex!

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Hey Man, Nice Podcast: Richard Patrick of FILTER (Episode 268)

FIlter frontman visits Car Con Carne for an honest and unforgettable interview

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Industrial legend Paul Barker (Ministry, Revolting Cocks, Lard, etc.) talks at Cold Waves VIII (Episode 267)

Paul Barker = the man.

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Preaching to the perverted: Pop Will Eat Itself at Cold Waves (Episode 266)

Pop Will Eat Itself on Car Con Carne: Can U Dig It?

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CHEMLAB talks career highs and lows at Cold Waves VIII (Episode 265)

Jared Louche from CHEMLAB jumps in the car for a chat in front of Metro as Cold Waves VIII kicked off! Jared is a charismatic, intelligent, well-spoken, wildly creative guy with a dark past that he owns as he continues…

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Cold Waves VIII: Acumen (Episode 264)

Jason and Ethan Novak of Acumen jumped into the Mazda, parked in front of Metro for Night One of the 8th annual “Cold Waves” event. We talk about the band’s history, as well as the story behind Cold Waves. Making…

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VIDEO: Acumen at Cold Waves VIII

We get a peek behind the curtain of the successful industrial music charity event COLD WAVES with organizers/Acumen members Jason and Ethan Novak!