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The Lydian Spin

The Lydian Spin

Written by: Lydia Lunch
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A series of lively, deep and often hilarious interviews conducted by Lydia Lunch, one of the most vocal spoken word artists of this or any century and Tim Dahl, musician and general know it all.Copyright The Lydian Spin All Rights Reserved Art Social Sciences
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  • Episode 352 Beirut Slump's Bobby Swope AKA Bobby Berkowitz

    Episode 352 Beirut Slump's Bobby Swope AKA Bobby Berkowitz
    May 31 2026
    Robert "Bobby" Swope belonged to a talented cadre of avant-garde visionaries—among them Arto Lindsay, Connie Burg, Mark Cunningham, and Gordon Stevenson—who first crossed paths as students at Florida's Eckerd College in the mid-1970s. This collective moved to New York City in 1977, where they formed the nucleus of the No Wave movement alongside other luminaries like Lydia. Bobby first met Lydia at her birthday celebration in 1978, where she was introduced to both Bobby and his sister, Liz. Captivated by their energy, Lydia invited the siblings to join Vivienne Dick and Jim Sclavunos in Beirut Slump, a side project conceived to run parallel to her band, Teenage Jesus and the Jerks. Bobby adopted the stage moniker Bobby Berkowitz, a satirical nod to David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam who had terrorized New York City from 1976 - 1977. Beirut Slump's tenure was brief—spanning a year of rehearsals, a single release, and three live performances—the group eventually dissolved as Lydia moved on to new frontiers. Following his foray into the musical underground, Bobby pursued a variety of professions before co-founding a successful antiques enterprise with his partner. The business eventually relocated to Pennsylvania, ultimately paving the way for Bobby's current chapter in Mexico City where this interview took place.
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    58 mins
  • Episode 351 Short Tour Special

    Episode 351 Short Tour Special
    May 24 2026
    Lydia and Tim are on a whirlwind tour right now, hitting stages in Brazil, Australia, Japan, and Europe! The heavy travel and intense performance schedule have made pinning them down for an interview tough, but this week we've got the scoop on exactly where you can see them live. If they are coming to your city, you won't want to miss it. Listen now to get all the details.
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    28 mins
  • Episode 350 Writer Zoe Hansen

    Episode 350 Writer Zoe Hansen
    May 15 2026
    In this episode returning to The Lydian Spin is writer and artist Zoe Hansen. Zoe is a writer, video artist, and longtime friend of the podcast. On this episode she is here to celebrate a big milestone. Her brand new memoir, Going Down in Gotham, is officially out from Far West Press. It is an amazing, firsthand look at three decades of New York City's underground culture, documenting her survival and journey from a London runaway to a Manhattan madam.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
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