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On Air with Leif

On Air with Leif

Written by: Leif Larson
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Thanks for tuning in! Here's some of my favorite artists of today to way back when. If I had my own radio station, this is what I'd be spinning!

I understand not all these episodes will feed into everyone's taste. But maybe take a peak and see, you never know right? And just a heads-up for the gatekeepers: my show isn’t meant to fit into one genre. Yeah sure, I love Power Pop, but that’s not the only thing I’m into or want to play. Sticking to one thing would be dull and boring, at least in my eyes. But that's just me.

However my favorite bands are pretty much The Beatles, The Everlys, Beach Boys, Swinging Blue Jeans, Kinks, Who, Stones, Zombies, Hollies, Easybeats, Badfinger, Big Star, Flamin’ Groovies, Oister, 20/20, The Spongetones, Nerves... But I’d also wanna include AC/DC, The Sweet, Ramones, Nikki & The Corvettes, The Ronettes, Chiffons, Shirelles, Shangri-Las, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, The Boys, Dickies, Misfits, Pointed Sticks, Kidda Band... Or my go-to's: Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Connie Francis, Brian Wilson, Dwight Twilley, Phil Seymour, and all the solo Beatles. I could seriously go on forever—and yeah, I’m all over the map! So take that for what it's worth.

People might make fun of you for what you’re into, but honestly, I don't care what anyone thinks. I like what I like. No apologies. Stay true to yourself!

Thanks again for all those who do enjoy my taste. But especially all the artists for making it! Definitely go support your local artists and make sure to tell all your friends! All these songs are from my own very personal collection. Dig it!

As a local Seattle musician/songwriter my career has been involved with; The Wonder Twins, Taste Testors, Appaloosa, The Piniellas, The Tronnies, Starry Eyes, The Greatest Hits, The Shy Ones, The Pop Machine, The Ret0rds.

Follow, like, share and download on your preferred podcast platform. Thanks for tuning in, this is On Air with Leif


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Episodes
  • Episode 26: On Air with Leif - Numero 26

    Episode 26: On Air with Leif - Numero 26
    Feb 5 2026

    01. The Pop Machine: Take Me Away (2007)
    02. The Boys (USA): You Make Me Shake (1977)
    03. Doug Fieger: I Don't Want You Anymore (Demo, 1983)
    04. Taste Testors: I'm Waiting For Something Lame (2026)
    05. Shonen Knife: Riding On The Rocket (1992)
    06. Fairmounts: I Don't Wanna Go To The Hospital (2014)
    07. 999: It's Over Now (1993)
    08. Small Yards: The Mirror (2025)
    09. Appaloosa: Of Human Bondage (2025)
    10. Green Day: 1981 (2024)
    11. The Basement Brats: Stay Away From My Girl (1996)
    12. The Shy Ones: She Calls Me A Brat (2009)
    13. The Cheatin' Hearts: Spoiled Brat (1999)
    14. Huntingtons: The Last Time You Left (2001)
    15. Tommy & The Rockets: What Am I S'pose Ta Do (2016)
    16. The Hi-Fives: Slow Down (1997)
    17. The Mr. T Experience: Spy Vs. Spy (2000)
    18. G.E. Smith: Real Love (1981)
    19. Tuff Darts: Who's Been Sleeping Here (1978)
    20. Jim Basnight & The Moberlys: I Want To Be Yours (1983)
    21. The Screaming Tribesmen: Move A Little Closer (1984)
    22. Tommy Ray: No Better Than This (2020)
    23. The Shy Ones: Broken Rose (2009)
    24. The Tronnies: Tough Love (Demo, 2010)
    25. The Watson Twins: UN Me (2010)
    26. Cadet: Fantasy (2001)
    27. MonaLisa Twins: God Only Knows (2014)\

    Thanks again for all those who do enjoy my taste. But especially all the artists for making it! Definitely go support your local artists and make sure to tell all your friends! All these songs are from my own very personal collection. Dig it!

    Follow, like, share and download on your preferred podcast platform. Thanks for tuning in, this is On Air with Leif
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Episode 25: On Air with Leif - Numero 25

    Episode 25: On Air with Leif - Numero 25
    Nov 30 2025

    01. The Pranks: Christmas Song (2008)
    02. Mockingbirds: Angels and Helicopters (1996)
    03. Fountains Of Wayne: Little Red Light (2003)
    04. Riverdales: Crash Of The Moons (2010)
    05. Groovie Ghoulies: To Go Home (1997)
    06. Terry & Louie: Broken Forever (2018)
    07. The Wanna-Bes: What I Want Is You (1999)
    08. The Methadones: Sorry To Keep You Waiting (2004)
    09. Ray Rocket: First Time (2016)
    10. The Greatest Hits: My Brain Is Hanging Upside Down (Bonzo Goes To Bitzburg) (2009)
    11. Even In Blackouts: Do Re My Life Away (2006)
    12. The Queers: Number One (1996)
    13. The Lemonheads: Into Your Arms (1993)
    14. Dirty Sidewalks: It's Getting Better (2013)
    15. Tinted Windows: Dead Serious (2009)
    16. Spinning Jennies: Notice Me (2006)
    17. Radio Days: Girl Girl Girl (2013)
    18. Jason Falkner: My Lucky Day (1999)
    19. The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart: Heavens Gonna Happen Now (2011)
    20. The Click Five: Pop Princess (2005)
    21. Sum 41: Pieces (2004)
    22. Imperial Teen: Everything (2007)
    23. Lija Fonner: Pushing Daisies (2024)
    24. Sum 41: Slipping Away (2004)
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Episode 24: On Air with Leif - Numero 24

    Episode 24: On Air with Leif - Numero 24
    Sep 16 2025

    01. Liverpool Express: Dreamin' (1978)
    02. Gems: Some (1978)
    03. The V.I.P.'S: Need Somebody To Love (1980)
    04. The Rubinoos: Fireball (1980)
    05. Chris Lund: Come On Home (2025)
    06. Appaloosa: Get It Together, Kid (2025)
    07. The CRY!: Shakin' (2014)
    08. Geoff Palmer: That's What You Do (2019)
    09. The Piniellas: Struck Out Looking (2015)
    10. Taste Testors: I Don't Like Working On The Weekend (2025)
    11. The Muffs: Baby Go Round (1993)
    12. Backseat Virgins: Lucille (2008)
    13. Gin Blossoms: I'm Ready (2010)
    14. The Rooks: Reasons (1995)
    15. The Toms: I Did the Wrong Thing (1979)
    16. Promise: Later On Tonite (1980)
    17. Travoltas: Red River Rock (2022)
    18. Bread & Butter: Willie Don't Do It (2020) RIP Shane Herrell
    19. The Speedways: That'll Be The Day The Earth Stood Still (Drink The Pain Away)(2018)
    20. The Decibels: Something Good To Go By (1997)
    21. The Cavedogs: Calm Him Down (1990)
    22. Susan: I Was Wong (1979)
    23. Sky: I Still Do (1970)
    24. Ringo Starr: Don't Know A Thing About Love (1992)
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    1 hr and 13 mins
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