We Have a Technical
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We Have a Technical brings I Die: You Die's discussions of industrial, EBM, goth, dark electro, and related music genres to the podcast format. Join Alex, Bruce, and guests as they explore music's darker alternatives.
Episodes
- We Have A Technical 608: I Love You?
This episode of We Have A Technical reviews Laibach's album. It discusses the album's shift in style, its use of pop music to comment on popular culture, and its intersection with politics.
- We Have A Commentary: Minuit Machine, "Violent Rains"
This episode of We Have a Technical features a commentary on Minuit Machine's 2015 album "Violent Rains." The discussion covers the album's relationship to darkwave music across different generations and the evolution of Minuit Machine's s…
- We Have A Technical 607: Elite Level Trash
This episode of We Have a Technical, titled "Elite Level Trash," is presented in a "Pick Five" format. The hosts discuss various second LPs they enjoy, exploring records that showcase a band's aesthetic or versatility across different sub-…
- We Have A Technical 606: Get Some Sleep
We Have a Technical reviews the Nine Inch Nails and Boys Noize collaboration, Nine Inch Noize, discussing its track selection, emotional impact, and club appeal. The episode also includes news on Forma Tadre reissues and a preview of new m…
- We Have A Technical 605: What Were We Talking About?
In this episode, the hosts discuss the 2006 records Social Phobia by Dioxyde and Nyarlathotep by Flint Glass. The show also covers the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions of Joy Division and New Order, along with festival announcements f…
- We Have A Technical 604: Out of Breath Close to Death
Bassist and programmer John Famiglietti of the band HEALTH joins the podcast to discuss the group's collaborative philosophy, their industrial rock sound, and their reception in the digital age.
- We Have A Technical 603: Chester Cheevo
This episode explores The Neon Judgment's Mafu Cage, the music of Witch Of The Vale, and Brendan Perry's comments on AI-generated album art.
- We Have a Commentary: The Cure, "Pornography"
In this commentary episode, the hosts analyze The Cure's 1982 album, Pornography. They explore the themes of guilt and misery in Robert Smith's lyrics, as well as the sonic qualities that define the album's place in the band's discography.
- We Have A Technical 602: Auteur Fanfic
In this episode of We Have a Technical, the hosts use the Pick Five format to discuss notable guest appearances and guest vocals in music. The conversation covers duets, reunions, and clashing musical styles.
- We Have A Technical 601: Bran-O-Sphere
This episode of We Have a Technical reviews the albums In A Different Light by A Projection and All By Myself by Rikk Agnew. The hosts also discuss the lineup for this year's Terminus Festival.
- We Have A Technical 600: Keep Industrial Queer
In this 600th episode, Raws of Plack Blague and DJ Starr Noir join the show to discuss the intersections of queer and industrial culture. They reflect on their personal experiences and historical observations as performers, DJs, and promot…
- We Have A Technical 599: Chelsea Girls
The hosts discuss Genitorturers' 1993 debut album, a record by dungeon synth act Frailord, and the recent news regarding the end of Godflesh.
- We Have A Technical 598: Monkey's Paw
This episode reviews two goth-related albums: the 1998 LP This Quiet Earth by the Australian band Ikon and the 2000 release Chaotical by the US synth act Fiction 8.
- We Have a Commentary: Gary Numan, "The Mix"
This episode of We Have a Technical features a commentary on Gary Numan's work, titled The Mix.
- We Have a Technical 597: Awe, Shucks
In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of bridge and transition tracks in DJ sets. They each share five songs they use to move between different moods, tempos, and genres while performing.
- We Have A Technical 596: Dracula Phone
In this episode, the hosts discuss Klinik's 1992 album Contrast and Mellow Code's 2023 release Objekt Reality. They also provide updates regarding the podcast's merchandise.
- We Have a Technical 595: Michael Effin Douglas
In this episode of We Have a Technical, the hosts discuss the successes and challenges within genre hybridizations. Topics include the emergence of sub-genres, artist crossovers with mainstream music, and the co-evolutionary relationships…
- We Have A Technical 594: You're The Expert
In this episode, the hosts discuss two albums: the 1994 Violet Arcana LP 'In The Scene Of The Mind' and Fostercare's 2012 release 'Altered Creature'. Both albums are analyzed for their unique connections to the trance music genre.
- We Have A Commentary: Absolute Body Control, "Wind[Re]Wind"
In this episode, the hosts provide commentary on "Wind[Re]Wind," a retrospective rerecording from the Belgian minimal synth project Absolute Body Control. The discussion covers the significance of the project's roots and how the band recon…
- We Have A Technical 593: Hank Shock Me
The hosts discuss records that represent the labels they were released on in a Pick Five format. This episode covers a variety of genres and historical periods, leading to a lively and somewhat contentious discussion.
- We Have A Technical 592: Dez Carts
In this episode, the hosts discuss two musical releases: Die Sektor's 2011 album 'Applied Structure In A Void' and the 2018 'Soviet Synthesizer' EP by Dejan Samardzic's project, DSX.
- We Have A Technical 591: Per My Last E-mail, Squarehead
This episode of We Have a Technical reviews 'Halt', the latest album from JG Thirlwell's long-running project, Foetus. The discussion covers the evolution of Thirlwell's stylistic approach, focusing on his orchestral arrangements and ongoi…
- We Have A Commentary: "Weird Al" Yankovic, "Dare To Be Stupid"
In this episode, the hosts discuss the 1985 "Weird Al" Yankovic album "Dare To Be Stupid." They analyze the record chosen by their Patreon backers and explore Yankovic's influence and career.
- We Have A Technical 590: Nothin Left
In this episode of We Have a Technical, the hosts discuss their favorite music tracks from the past year. They specifically select songs not included in their previous Top 25 list or honorable mentions, focusing on releases that lean towar…
- We Have A Technical 589: 2025 Year End Roundup
In this year-end review episode, the hosts discuss their top 25 records of 2025, analyze trends and statistics from the year, and share honorable mentions. The team also announces a temporary break in written content while confirming the p…
- We Have A Technical 588: So Tired
This episode of We Have a Technical reviews new releases by long-time music acts Corpus Delicti and Forma Tadre. Hosts discuss the French goth rock band's album Liminal and the archival Forma Tadre record Seven Century Factory.
- We Have a Technical 587: General Electric Smith
Abelardo from The Invisible Orange joins the show to discuss the state of live event promotion in 2025. The conversation covers the differences between hosting small and large shows, as well as strategies for promoting events to niche musi…
- We Have a Commentary: Rotersand, "Truth is Fanatic"
The hosts analyze the 2003 debut album "Truth Is Fanatic" by German futurepop act Rotersand. They discuss how the record reflects the club music style of the era while highlighting the band's use of compositional and programming experiment…
- We Have A Technical 586: Read the Messages
In this episode, the hosts discuss the debut albums of House Of Harm and Multiple Man, analyzing House Of Harm's melodic new wave and Multiple Man's EBM-inspired work.
- We Have A Technical 585: Sisyphus Pasta
In this episode of We Have a Technical, the hosts present a Pick Five list focusing on music side projects. They discuss various projects, ranging from those they consider overrated to those they feel are overlooked.
- We Have A Technical 584: Teak Daggers
This episode reviews Individual Totem's 2007 album Mothfly and Spit Mask's 2019 LP You May Feel Some Pressure. It also covers the Grauzone festival lineup and a recent Norillag performance.
- We Have A Technical 583: That's Repetitive
This episode of We Have a Technical explores the factors involved in selecting songs for club play. The discussion covers topics such as novelty, familiarity, and how these choices fit within genres.
- We Have a Technical 582: Pride Cometh
This episode discusses the 2006 albums "Madness Turns To Glass" by S:carge and "Cabaret" by Das Ich ahead of the bands' new releases. The hosts explore their sounds and consider whether technoid and Neue Deutsche Todeskunst are Halloween-t…
- We Have a Commentary: Dead Can Dance, self-titled
In this commentary episode, the hosts discuss the 1984 self-titled debut album by Dead Can Dance. They explore the band's blend of post-punk roots and their signature ethereal sound.
- We Have A Technical 581: Fetch Me the View-O-Scope
In this episode, the hosts discuss two contrasting albums: the dream-pop and shoegaze record Xuvetyn by loveliescrushing and the EBM-techno hybrid album Crush by Digital Poodle.
- We Have a Technical 580: The Way it Deserves to Be Seen
In this episode of We Have a Technical, the hosts discuss songs that deviate from traditional pop structures, while focusing on artists who typically work within the genre. The conversation includes an attempt to identify structural elemen…
- We Have a Technical 579: The Jay Offs
Antoni Maiovvi joins the show to discuss his Ye Gods project and the Equilibrium Trilogy. The conversation covers the project's unique origins, its distinction from his other work in post-punk and italo-disco, and the ideas behind the reco…
- We Have a Technical 578: AI Caramba
In this episode, the hosts share their reactions to the use of AI-generated visuals and music within the goth and industrial music scenes. They discuss how these technologies have been deployed so far and examine the boundaries of that int…
- We Have a Commentary: Comaduster, "Memory Echoes"
Real Cardinal joins the hosts of We Have a Technical to discuss Comaduster's album Memory Echoes. The conversation covers the record's concept, genre influences, and themes of artistic intent.
- We Have A Technical 577: Watch It With That Drink
This episode discusses the Tron: Ares soundtrack, which is credited to Nine Inch Nails rather than Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. The hosts explore the stylistic range of the music and compare it to previous installments in the Tron film f…
- We Have A Technical 576: Sutherland's Unit
In this episode, the hosts discuss Arcana's neo-classical album As Bright As A Thousand Suns and Agent Side Grinder's post-punk release Irish Recording Tape.
- We Have A Technical 575: South Van's Boring
In this 575th episode of We Have a Technical, the hosts explore the history and sociopolitical landscape of Vancouver. The discussion covers the origins, sound, and aesthetic of the Vancouver industrial music scene, as well as how economic…
- We Have A Technical 574: Chu Chu Weighs In
This episode features a discussion on the final album by German electro act The Dust of Basement, a live recording from Dive, and a recent performance by the percussive industrial group Norillag.
- We Have A Commentary: Rosetta Stone, "An Eye For The Main Chance"
This episode provides a commentary on the debut album from Rosetta Stone, "An Eye For The Main Chance." The discussion highlights the band's influence on second-wave goth rock and examines the songwriting style of Porl King.
- We Have A Technical 573: Lamb Bear
This episode of We Have a Technical features a listener-requested "pick five" segment focusing on notable tracks found in film soundtracks, alongside some New Order trivia. The hosts discuss both popular and lesser-known musical contributi…
- We Have A Technical 572: Baseball Fury
This episode explores the new music from Austin-based band Street Sects, including their industrial-influenced record Dry Drunk and their electro-pop project Street Sex titled Full Color Eclipse. The discussion focuses on the themes and di…
- We Have A Technical 571: Hot Sandwiches
In this episode of We Have a Technical, the hosts interview synthpop and EBM act Sleek Teeth and share their thoughts on the recent Nine Inch Nails concert in Vancouver.
- We Have A Technical 570: The Nether Regions of Synth Funk
Mari Kattman discusses her solo album Year Of The Katt and her creative process following her performance at Terminus Festival. The hosts also announce the ID:UD co-presented stage at the upcoming Purple City Festival in Edmonton.
- We Have A Technical 569: Terminus 2025 Recap
In this episode, the hosts recap the Terminus: Modulation festival in Calgary, covering the four-day event, the 31 performances, and their overall impressions of the festivities.
- We Have a Commentary: Flesh Field, "Viral Extinction"
Ian Ross of Flesh Field joins the podcast to discuss the remaster of the group's 1999 debut album, Viral Extinction. The conversation covers the album's influences, its impact on dark electro, and the technical challenges faced during its…