Radio Bunyup
Recorded in 1988 by Bill Carrico, Maureen Coyle, and The Bunyups at Bunyup Bakeries in Oakland, CA. Radio Bunyup is a satirical tour de force blending 1980s garage rock, pirate radio station IDs, commercial parodies, and vaudeville humor inspired by 1950s Spike Jones broadcasts.
Tracklist, Commentary & Lyrics
Click any track row to expand Bill Carrico's session commentary, skit details, and complete lyrics.
Digital Artifact Vault
Original 1988 cassette jacket artwork, band promotional photos, press materials, and vintage comics.
Band History & The Bunyups Legacy
An Introduction by W.A. Carrico
"In 1988, my wife Maureen and I recorded an album of original music with our band The Bunyups. It was called Radio Bunyup and was largely dedicated to social and political commentary of the day. The album accomplished its task through humor that found roots in vaudeville and early TV. If you've ever seen 1950s Spike Jones shows, you're headed in the right direction. The songs borrowed heavily from broadcast media of the 80s."
"Surrounding the songs are radio announcements, station IDs, and ads performed by actual voices heard across the radio dial back then — all recorded from friends at work. The result of this relentless assault on popular culture still rings true to us today. The gags and solos hold up as fresh as they were then, rewarding the listener with laughter."
Musician & Studio Credits
Bill Carrico
Electric Bass, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Producer
Maureen Coyle
Lead Vocals, Keyboards
Gil Ashley
Saxophone, Vocals, Keyboards
Chris Akin
Electric Guitar, Vocals
Phil Skeen
Drums, Percussion
Rick Dula
Art Direction & Radio Construction