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Episode 537 - Tracy Tracy and Paul Court of the Primitives
Episode 673
Pop music doesn't come much better than the work of the Primitives. They're probably best known for their 1988 hit "Crash", but the three albums they put out in that era are perfection. By 1991, they…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Book Club - Brian Sweet author of Steely Dan: Reelin' in the Years
Episode 672
First published in 1994, author Brian Sweet's book on Steely Dan, Reelin' in the Years, has been recently updated and reprinted to incorporate the last few years of the band's legacy. We discuss the …
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Episode 536 - Jimme O'Neill of Fingerprintz/the Silencers
Episode 671
Why does some of the best music go largely unheard? It's the eternal question. Granted, Jimme O'Neill's bands have done pretty well and he's made a living being the great songwriter he is, but we all…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Episode 535 - Mark Wallis
Episode 670
Producer Mark Wallis began his career as the assistant to Steve Lillywhite on U2's War album. How about THAT being the first thing on your resume?! This launched a great career working some of the be…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Episode 534 - Eric Ambel of the Del-Lords/Solo
Episode 669
Eric Ambel's career got its start in "the first punk band in Wyoming" in the 70s. Imagine trying to launch a music career from Laramie! He eventually becomes the guitarist in the Blackhearts with Joa…
Published on 2 months ago
Episode 533 - Freedy Johnston
Episode 668
Steady Freedy. It doesn't rhyme, but it should because that's what singer/songwriter Freedy Johnston has been. Since the early 90s, Freedy has been releasing consistently wonderful music with his cry…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Episode 532 - Colin Hay
Episode 667
The narrative for Colin Hay's career goes like this - fronts huge pop band (Men at Work) who explode on the scene, win Grammys and a ton of hits in a short amount of time, goes solo, releases incredi…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 531 - Spider Stacy of the Pogues
Episode 666
The Pogues would be forgiven for thinking they shouldn't carry on after the death of frontman Shane MacGowan. It was his voice and songwriting that gave the band that extra special spark. Luckily, th…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Book Club - Selena Fragassi author of Alanis: Thirty Years of Jagged Little Pill
Episode 665
Author Selena Fragassi joins us this week to discuss her new book Alanis: Thirty Years of Jagged Little Pill. Can you believe that album is 30 years old now? The book discusses the making of the albu…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 530 - Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker
Episode 664
One of the brightest lights of the Britpop splash of the 90s were Kula Shaker. They successfully merged guitar-driven rock with psychedelia with strong Indian themes so seamlessly there was no one el…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago