Ben Cardew: Space Age Batchelor Pad Music
June 11, 2026
“Dadaist punk rockers in tune with the sound of the lounge” is one way tonight’s guest has described the band Stereolab. Influenced by the diverse sounds and ideas of Krautrock, Marxism, the Situationists, retro-futurism, and even French Yé-Yé music, Stereolab remains one of the most enigmatic and enjoyable bands. Our guest on Inquiry tonight is music writer and radio journalist BEN CARDEW. His new book is SPACE AGE BATCHELOR PAD MUSIC: THE STORY OF STEREOLAB IN 20 SONGS.
