Human Switchboard

The Profile

Human Switchboard was an American post-punk/new wave band active from 1977 to 1984, emerging from the Cleveland, Ohio scene. Core members included Bob Pfeifer (guitar/vocals), Myrna Marcarian (keyboards/vocals), and Ron Metz (drums). Their cult release Who’s Landing in My Hangar? remains their signature album.

American post-punk/new wave group; active 1977–1984; associated with the Cleveland, Ohio underground; core members Bob Pfeifer, Myrna Marcarian, and Ron Metz; best known for the album Who’s Landing in My Hangar? and a career-spanning anthology covering 1977–1984.

One review celebrates Human Switchboard’s cult album Who’s Landing in My Hangar? with vivid, irreverent metaphors and nods to Lou Reed and Television. The tone is enthusiastic and playful, framing the band as a forgotten gem of American post‑punk/new wave. Public info confirms they were active 1977–1984 and are American.