Our featured band of the week is Wire, who some say created post-punk before punk was even over in the U.K. in the late 1970s. Their first three albums have just been reissued with tons of extras, and we'll get tracks from all three. We'll also celebrate the birthday of Andy Bell of Ride and Oasis, Joe Jackson, Mark Knopfler, and Ron from the band Sparks. And we'll sprinkle in a couple of Welsh artists in honor of Geraint Thomas's Tour de France win.

Segments

Playlist, hour 1

Playlist, hour 2