Author Archives: Dylan Hundley

Lene Lovich is an American-born, British-based new wave artist whose wild originality helped define the late-’70s post-punk sound.

After moving from Detroit to London, she immersed herself in the art scene, writing lyrics for Cerrone’s “Supernature” before breaking out with her 1978 debut Stateless. Its single “Lucky Number” became an instant classic—off-kilter, infectious, and unlike anything else on the radio—introducing her playful, theatrical voice and bold visual style to the world.

Through her releases on Stiff Records and beyond, Lovich fused punk urgency with pop hooks and art-rock experimentation. Her look and sound—braided hair, angular rhythms, bursts of yelps and whispers—pushed the boundaries of what pop could be.

After stepping back in the ’80s to raise a family, she returned with Shadows and Dust in 2005 and still performs today, an enduring symbol of creative freedom and eccentric brilliance.

We spoke about all these things in the midst of her current travels with The B-52’s and Devo here in the US, her first full US tour in 35 years.

Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.

I recently spoke with Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker. Raised in a film family (his mother is Hayley Mills), Crispian grew up surrounded by music and cinema, where he has spent his life as an artist and filmmaker.

He formed Kula Shaker in 1996; the debut, K, became one of the UK’s fastest-selling debuts of the ’90s. The band’s sound mixes ’60s psychedelia with elements of Indian music. The name, suggested by Mills after his first trip to India, was created in honor of one of the twelve Alvars (saints of South India), the ninth-century Indian emperor and holy man, King Kulashekhara. In Indian culture, the name Kulashekhara is considered lucky or auspicious, which has been bolstered by hard work and respect for craft.

We talked about his early years, time in India, the perils of early success, spirituality, and why making art is a timeless human endeavor. Kula Shaker’s latest and upcoming releases include the single “Good Money” (September 2025) and the album Wormslayer (due January 30, 2026), described by the band as a “kaleidoscopic storm of psychedelia, celestial harmonies, and cinematic scope.”

They’re mid-tour with The Dandy Warhols now; the final US date is in San Francisco tonight (10/8) before they head back to the UK into early 2026.

Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.

I recently spoke with Daniel Ash, musician, songwriter, and singer—and a founding member of Bauhaus, Tones on Tail, and Love and Rockets.

Daniel and I talk about his electromagnetic tendencies, the formation of Bauhaus, his love of solitude and city, chrome, gear, how he first discovered the EBow, music he loves, and the Ashes and Diamonds album.

The new band consists of Daniel in his usual roles bringing his signature post-punk, glam and experimental style. He is joined by Bruce Smith on drums, programming, and backing vocals. Bruce is a veteran of Public Image Ltd. and The Pop Group. Paul Spencer Denman is on bass. Paul is best known as the bassist for Sade and Sweetback.

Ashes and Diamonds have released the single and video for “On A Rocka” whose video was directed by Jake Scott, and their latest single “Setting Yourself Up for Love.” The full album is out on Halloween through Cleopatra Records via streaming and limited edition vinyl. It’s all gorgeous! Go pre-order.

Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.

Bob Bert is a musician, photographer, and zine publisher known for his drumming in influential bands such as Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Bewitched, Chrome Cranks, Knoxville Girls, Jon Spencer and the Hitmakers, and Lydia Lunch Retrovirus.

Bob, also an artist and spent many years working for Andy Warhol, producing silk screens until his death. He has been a passionate member of New York’s art and music scene since the early ’70s.

Bob has seen everyone, been everywhere, and played with a huge percentage of influential East Coast bands and will be releasing his first solo album shortly. His first live performance in this latest iteration premiered at Salon Lulu back in 2024. Keeping it all alive in NYC!

Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.

Post-punk legends The Chameleons are gearing up for a brand new full-length album due later this year—their first full-length in over 20 years! They’ve released two new EPs “Where Are You?” and “Tomorrow Remember Yesterday”—the former consisting of new material and the latter of archival material recorded with the current lineup.

Their latest five song EP “Tomorrow Remember Yesterday” is a collection of newly recorded songs whose origins harken back decades. Says Vox, “These songs were amongst the very earliest songs we got together pre-Peel session in 1981, but were discarded at the time due to them feeling unfinished.”

I sat down with vocalist/bassist Vox (fka Mark Burgess) for this episode and it was quite a ride! We talked about Peel Sessions, spotting his favorite Dr. Who on the stairs at the BBC, Steve Lillywhite, LinnDrums, ayahuasca, therapy, love, and The Psychedelic Furs.

Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.

Slow Magic, 1977–1978 is a collection of never-before-heard songs that Jeff Bridges wrote and recorded with a band of his oldest and closest friends.

Culled from a single decaying cassette tape labeled “July 1978,” these recordings are a window into the musical life of one of our greatest living actors who holds music as dear as all the art forms he participates in. The raw and organic tone of these recordings evokes the breeze and spirit of 1970’s Venice and Malibu beach where they were recorded.

I talked with Jeff about these sessions, his process as an artist, and how the multitude of mediums he participates in all blend together.

Slow Magic is in stores exclusively on Record Store Day on April 12th. You can go to jeffbridges.com to check out all of Jeff’s work including his amazing photography, drawings, and the fascinating “Life is but a Dream” series.

Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.

On this episode of Radar, I spoke with Jon King, co-founder and lead singer of Gang of Four, about his new memoir, To Hell with Poverty! A Class Act: Inside the Gang of Four. The book offers an account of his journey from a working-class upbringing in South London to international success with the band.

We discuss Jon’s early days in the slums of London, his passion for reading, art, and the political and social themes that influenced their music. King discusses what brought him to make music and the broader cultural landscape that shaped their work.

This conversation coincides with Gang of Four’s “The Long Goodbye” tour, marking the band’s final performances. The current lineup includes King, original drummer Hugo Burnham, bassist Gail Greenwood, and guitarist Ted Leo.

Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.

Natasja Alers is the co-director of Grauzone Festival, a multidisciplinary event in the Netherlands that brings together post-punk, experimental music, visual art, and film.

She’s also a sculptor, DJ, and painter with a background in ceramics, installation, and collage. Grauzone alumni include Echo & the Bunnymen, Lebanon Hanover, Anja Huwe (Xmal Deutschland), A Place to Bury Strangers, DAF, and many more, which speaks to the range of Natasja’s vision as a curator and artist.

Born in The Hague, she studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam and later in Berlin. Her work has previously been on display at Design Museum Den Bosch, Collectible Art Fair, Art Zuid, PAN Amsterdam, Big Art, Rademakers Gallery, and foreign exhibitions in cities such as Berlin, Brussels, Antwerp, and Copenhagen. Natasja’s work is included in private and museum collections worldwide.

We spoke about all these things, plus her upcoming public installations, which encompass her environmentalist efforts, her deep dedication to Grauzone, and all it stands for.

Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.

Joe Concra is a painter, a builder, and the CO+ founder of the O+ Festival, based in Kingston, New York.

O+ is a community-rooted organization that connects artists and musicians with health and wellness care through a radical exchange model that started with an annual music and healthcare exchange festival and has expanded into year-round care.

In this episode, we talk about how it all began, what it takes to create systems of care outside of the system, and the deep link between art, service, and place. Joe’s perspective is thoughtful, kind, and rooted in lived experience.

This is a conversation about action, belief, building something meaningful from the ground up, and creating real positive change in communities.

Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.

Joe Concra is a painter, a builder, and the CO+ founder of the O+ Festival, based in Kingston, New York.

O+ is a community-rooted organization that connects artists and musicians with health and wellness care through a radical exchange model that started with an annual music and healthcare exchange festival and has expanded into year-round care.

In this episode, we talk about how it all began, what it takes to create systems of care outside of the system, and the deep link between art, service, and place. Joe’s perspective is thoughtful, kind, and rooted in lived experience.

This is a conversation about action, belief, building something meaningful from the ground up, and creating real positive change in communities.

Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.

I recently sat down with my old friend John Adams. John is an artist, songwriter, and filmmaker. I first knew him from his punk party band Banana Fish Zero, which was based here in NY. You all may know him more from his incredible work as a filmmaker with his family, Adams Family Films. They have made eight features since 2012 including 2021’s Hellbender which is also the name of the family’s super cool music project (spelled H6LLB6ND6R).

John was first inspired by bands like Black Flag that took him on a journey through punk with many bands and establishing himself and a benevolent master of chaos ceremonies. In 2008, he was cast in a Fuse Channel show called Rock and Roll Acid Test in a stuntman/maniac with a hammer role. This is what first brought the family out to California, where they started making their very distinctive films entirely on their own. Now they have become punk masters of horror.

I encourage you to go track down all his music, all Adams Family Films, and keep your eyes peeled for the next one currently making festival rounds, Mother of Flies, which is being distributed by Shudder Films in 2026.

Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu, a New York-based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.

I recently sat down with my partner in music and life, Pablo Martin. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pablo is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, engineer, and master mixer. He’s been making music since he was sixteen years old, starting with Argentinian goth heroes El Corte.

We spoke about his early musical life and journey to New York. First working with R&B icons like Mary J. Blige as an engineer, to joining the Tom Tom Club as lead guitar, to forming The Du-Rites and Lulu Lewis, and making ten full-length albums between both of these last two acts over the last decade.

He has worked with an array of artists as a producer, mixer, and engineer. J-Zone, Atmosphere, Sun Ra Arkestra, Sergio Rotman, Kid Cudi, and Ghost Face Killah are some to note. I’m amazed at Pablo’s abilities, which I have watched up close for a decade.

Coming up next for him will be yet another Du-Rites EP entitled “Tenement.” Lulu Lewis just released our first single in a bit, which we slaved over for some time, as we always do. It came out last week. It’s called “Sinner.” Proper ’70s disco with a twist. Upcoming is a live album which we recorded in May 2025 at The Bridge Studio in Brooklyn.

Catch Pablo on Instagram to follow along.

Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.

PHOTO: JACKIE LEE YOUNG | I recently sat down with my former bandmate and friend, Jay Mumford. Jay’s career as a session and touring drummer has paired him with artists across multiple genres.

From Hermanos Gutierrez, to Danger Mouse, Lulu Lewis, Adrian Quesada, Vampire Weekend, Just Blaze, Dan Auerbach, Greyhounds, Madlib, Michael Kiwanuka, and many more. He’s also a co-founder and shares producer and songwriter duties with Pablo Martin (my partner) for their funk outfit, The Du-Rites.

Jay is on tour with Adrian Quesada with dates in August and September and played on Quesada’s Boleros Psicodelicos 2, which dropped June 27th on ATO Records.

There’s a new EP, “Tenement,” from The Du-Rites dropping this fall, and he’s back in the studio with Amsterdam-based keyboardist, producer, and arranger, Soul Supreme, working on new material. I recommend heading over to his Instagram to stay in the loop.

Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.

Suzi Ronson is a stylist, writer, musician, and the woman who helped shape one of the most iconic eras in music, first by co-creating David Bowie’s groundbreaking look for Ziggy Stardust.

Her memoir Me and Mr. Jones describes this along with the wild and interesting journey she shared as a part of the core group of people who propelled Bowie and themselves into history without expecting it. Suzi and I spoke about these times, her career, life with her husband Mick Ronson, and the aftermath of the Spiders from Mars ending.

This episode is unvarnished and human, as we like to keep Radar. Bowie was no saint, but we all love him, including Suzi, who tells her tales of these times from a deeply clear-eyed place.

Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.

PHOTO: GODLIS | I recently spoke with Cynthia Sley, the iconic frontwoman of Bush Tetras, the legendary NYC art-punk band that helped define the downtown underground scene of the late ’70s and early ’80s.

Cynthia’s distinct image and half-spoken, sharp delivery have undeniably influenced current artists like Florence Shaw of Dry Cleaning.

The band’s overall sound—blending funk, punk, and No Wave with elements of dub and groove—has echoed through every era of post and art-punk revival. Bush Tetras blazed the trail with this sound that can still be heard today.

Cynthia and I discussed her journey from Ohio to New York, the electric energy of the late-’70s East Village where art thrived with no limits, and the evolution of Bush Tetras up to today. For more information, upcoming show dates (when announced), and vinyl, visit Wharf Cat Records.

Radar features discussions with artists and industry leaders who are creators and devotees of music and is produced by Dylan Hundley and The Vinyl District. Dylan Hundley is an artist and performer, and the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis and all things at Darling Black. She co-curates and hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.