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By Walt HickeyWelcome to the Numlock Sunday edition.This week, I spoke to Chris Dalla Riva, author of the new book Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us about the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves. Chris is a fixture here at Numlock, we're big fans of his newsletter Can't Get Much Higher and have been eagerly waiting for this book, which tracks the history of music by coasting along the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The book can be found at Amazon and wherever books are sold, grab a copy!This interview has been condensed and edited. Chris Dalla Riva, it is great to have you back on. Especially great this week, because you are finally out with a book that I know you've been working on for a very long time, Uncharted Territory. Thanks for coming back on.Yeah, thrilled to be back, but also thrilled to have the book come out. The book publishing world is one of the only worlds left in the world that moves slow enough where you're waiting for so long for something to happen.You have guest-written for Numlock before; you have been a staple of the Sunday editions in the past. You are definitely familiar to the audience at this point because you are doing some of the best music data journalism out there. You've been working on this thing for, I feel like, as long as I've known you, and it is just great to have it come out finally, man.Yeah, actually, I met you because I was working on this project. I was trying to track down some data that you'd used at FiveThirtyEight, and you responded to my email with your phone number. You were like, “This is easier to explain over the phone.”Yeah, I remember I had scraped the radio for months at FiveThirtyEight just to see where it went, and you hit me up with that. I think that you focused some of your energies on the newsletter, and that's been so fun to follow, but this is truly what you've been working at. It is great to get you on finally to talk all about it.What would you describe this book as? How would you describe it, either to folks who might be familiar with your newsletter or unfamiliar with your newsletter, about what you're setting out to do with this particular project?The subtitle, I think, is helpful. It's What Numbers Tell Us About the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves. My typical pitch is that it's a data-driven history of popular music that I wrote as I spent years listening to every number one hit song in history. You get a balance of music history, data analysis, just random music chart shenanigans. I wrote it over such a very long period of time that you get a little bit of how my life was intersecting with this book over the years as I tried to get it published.I love the angle on the No.1s being a place to go with, because it gives you a pulse on what's popular at the time and not necessarily what's the most influential at the time. You can see there's a lot of stuff that hit number one at one point or another that have no musical legacy whatsoever, but nevertheless are still interesting. It's dipping your toe in the stream, right? You can see that a lot of things that we assume about how the music industry works weren't always the case.You wrote a little bit about the early transition from big bands to singers as the front-facing people in their operation. That was informed in no small part by what was performing on the charts, but also, I think, labor action, right?An under-discussed part of music history in the last 100 years is that when thinking of any band now or any musical artist, you almost certainly think of the front person being the singer. But if you go look back at big bands of the 1930s and 1940s, anyone whose name was attached to the band was often not a singer. Some that come to mind are Glenn Miller, the Glenn Miller band. Glenn Miller was a trombone player. Artie Shaw was a clarinet player. If none of these names are familiar to you, that's okay. But you can ask your grandparents.Why does this transition happen: suddenly, the lead singer is always getting top billing in a band? There are a bunch of things that contributed to this. One thing I talk about pretty extensively is just the advent of better microphones. If a voice cannot be heard over the roar of an orchestra or a big band, you need a choir of people to sing. It makes the singer less identifiable. As we get better amplification, better microphones, you can get a wider range of vocal styles. Those vocalists can now compete with the sound of a ton of instruments.At the same time, something you mentioned that I think is a fun bit of history is how music used to be much better organized. They had better labor organization, the same way that Hollywood has much better labor organization than music these days. There still exists a group called the American Federation of Musicians. For two years, they had a strike for a work stoppage, when no new music was being recorded. This was during World War II. You weren't allowed to strike during World War II.They were frowned upon very much, it seems, yes.Yes, even if you were a musician. People were like, “Come on, why are the musicians striking?” There's a lot of interesting history there. One of the weird loopholes was that singers could not join the American Federation of Musicians. Because of that, some labels would get around the strike by just recording acapella songs or songs with instruments that were not eligible to be membership because they weren't “serious” enough, like the harmonica. There were weird harmonica songs that were popular at this time. By the time the strike ended, by the time World War II ended, suddenly, singers had a much more prominent role because they were the only ones allowed to perform.There is tons of weird stuff about this strike. Like, labels backlogged tons of recordings because they knew the strike was coming. “White Christmas,” maybe the best-selling record of all time, was one of those backlogged recordings — recorded in July of 1942 and put out however many months later.That's fun. That's basically why Tom Cruise is in a union but Bad Bunny isn't?I guess so. Music and labor have a history that I'm not an expert on. For some reason, musicians have had a much more difficult time organizing. It seemed to be a little bit easier back when there were these big bands that needed to be rolled out to perform in movie theaters or local clubs. You needed a tuba player and a trombone player and a sax player. I guess it was easier for those musicians to organize. Whereas now, things are so scattered and productions can be super small, and you could record something in your bedroom. They never got that level of organization. I think it's actually hurt artists to some degree because they don't have the protections that the film industry does.Because you're able to just coast along at the top of the charts throughout basically the century, you're able to get lots of different interweaving stories of labor and also legal disputes/legal outcomes, as well as this technological evolution. What are some of the ways that technology has informed how the music that we listen to changes or evolves over time? Or even some of the litigation that we have seen over the course of the century of musical creation. It just seems like it's a really fun way to track some of these bigger trends that we don't even know are really trends.Yeah, totally. I think one of the key themes of the book is that musical evolution is often downstream from technological innovation, which has a nice little ring to it. But in general, there's this idea that creativity is being struck by the muse, and you create something. Whereas in reality, there are usually physical constraints or technological constraints that shape the art that we make. One of the most basic examples is the length of songs. From the '40s up till the early, mid-60s, the pop song sits around 2.5 to three minutes. The reason for this is that vinyl singles could literally not hold more sound without degrading, which is completely backwards from the idea that there was an artist who chose to write a 2.5-minute song.I was like, “Well, you had to work within the constraint.” Then technology gets better, singles start to get longer. During the disco era, they actually made bigger discs to put out these long dance mixes. The single sat around like 3.5 to 4.5 minutes for decades until about 10 years ago, when it started to shorten again. People typically point to music streaming for this reason, because artists are paid if a song is listened to for more than 30 seconds, so it's really just a volume game. If you have a 14 minute song that someone listens to one time, they get paid once. But if I listen to a two-minute song seven times (which is again, the same amount of time spent listening), I will be paid out seven times. There is this financial incentive to shorten songs.I don't think artists are sitting in the studio thinking about this constantly. But what I see, what I saw again and again, is that artists were rational beings to some degree and would work within the constraints that they were given. They would usually push against those constraints. That's where a lot of great art comes out of.Even new mediums are offering new opportunities. You wrote a little bit about MTV and how that really changed a lot of what was able to be successful at the time. You had new types of acts that were able to really start competing there, and other acts that just weren't. Do you wanna speak a little bit about like what video did?Yeah, video certainly changed the game. There were artists who had visual presences earlier. The Beatles had a very visual presence. I think part of their success is tied to the fact that television was becoming a thing, and mass media was really becoming a thing. However, we associate musicians with visuals so much these days. That really emerged in the 1980s, where you needed your visual concepts to be as strong, if not stronger than, your musical concepts. I think because of that, you start seeing some artists break through who I don't think are considered great musicians.I always sadly point to the song, “Hey Mickey” by Tony Basil. If it's your favorite song, sorry. I don't think it's a masterful musical creation, but it had this fun music video where she's dressed up as a cheerleader. A lot of that song's success was just the fact that MTV was willing to put that in heavy rotation because it was a fun video to watch. We live in the shadow of that era where visuals matter just as much as anything else.When you think about the most popular artists, outside of maybe a handful, you think of their visual concepts. You think of what Beyoncé looks like, what her videos are like, same with Taylor Swift, as much as you think about their music. That really reshaped our relationship with popular music. We expect to know what artists look like. It's odd to think about that; it really wasn't a thing decades before. You could be a fan of an artist and not really know what they look like. How would you know? Maybe you saw them in a magazine. Maybe you caught them on one television show. The idea that we have access to what everyone looks like is a pretty new phenomenon.That's fun. It's just so interesting to see how a simple change, whether it's today an algorithm or then a medium of distribution, can just have material impacts on the popularity of British synth music in America.Yeah, that's the perfect example. There's a great book called I Want My MTV, and it's an oral history of MTV. They talked to one of the founders. Early MTV would play, as you're saying, all these British new wave acts. Think A Flock of Seagulls, Duran Duran or even someone like U2. They asked the founder, “Why were you playing so many British artists on early MTV?” He was like, “For some reason, British artists happened to make music videos. And there were about 200 music videos in existence. We had to fill 24 hours of programming.” A Flock of Seagulls was gonna get played a bunch of times just because they happened to make music videos.It is a weird thing. Why would anyone make a music video if there was nowhere to really play them? I don't know why specifically the British had more videos, but there were occasional times where television shows might show a video.They do love that over there, like Top of the Pops. I can see why.Music and television have always been connected. You even think Saturday Night Live still has musical acts. Back then, say your label didn't wanna send you out to Britain to go on Top of the Pops. Maybe they would send a video of you instead. There were videos that would float around on these variety shows, and some early videos were just concert footage. It was like, it was a chicken or the egg thing. Once some people had success on MTV, everyone started producing videos. MTV somehow pulled off the miracle of convincing labels that they needed to make videos and that they needed to front the cost for that. Then they had to give MTV the video for free. I don't know how MTV managed to do that.Well, all of Gen X can't be wrong. If you do wanna get it out there, you do have to get it out there. One really fun recurring thing in the book — which again, like I really enjoyed. I think it's a phenomenal work. I think it's a great history. I'm telling stories that I learned in your book to everybody. It is a really fun read in that regard, I wanna say.I do love how you occasionally clock a genre that really only exists briefly. There's one that always goes around for like the strangest things to hit number one, like the Ballad of the Green Berets. I think like there's a Star Wars disco track that I definitely have on vinyl at home about that. You wrote a lot about like teen tragedy songs. What are some of the fascinating like brief trends that only made a small splash and that all of us have forgotten ever existed, but nevertheless achieve some measure of immortality?Yeah, the teen tragedy song is a good one. That actually inspired the writing of this whole book because I got 50 No. 1s, and I was like, “Why are there so many number ones about teenagers dying? That's a little weird.” And then I did a little digging and tried to piece together why that was. The teenage tragedy song, late '50s, early '60s, there are all of these songs about two teenagers in love, usually high schoolers. One tragically dies often in a car crash, and the other is very sad and maybe says that they'll reunite again one day in the afterlife. Some of the big ones are “Leader of the Pack” by the Shangri-Las and “Teen Angel” by Mark Dinning.It's a very weird blip in popular music history. I won't say it has cast a long shadow, but there are some occasional people who pull from that tradition. The craziest teen tragedy song ever was “Bat Outta Hell” by Meatloaf, in which Jim Steinman tried to write a nine-minute motorcycle crash song. I think that's a really interesting one.Disco: bizarre in the amount of people that made disco songs. I really came to like disco and the best disco music, I'm like, “These are the greatest sounds that have ever been recorded.” But it got so big and so popular that everyone felt the need to record disco songs.Not everything is “I Feel Love,” right?No, most things are not. It strikes me that this happened with disco, but has not happened with other genres. Frank Sinatra recorded disco songs. Basically, every television theme song got a disco remix. I Love Lucy had a disco remix. The Rocky theme song had a disco remix.What? I'm sorry, Frank Sinatra did a disco song? Is it good?It's not good. It's “Night and Day” over a disco beat. And it's not clear to me if they just remixed it or if he actually recut the vocal because I just cannot imagine him doing that. In the mid-60s, there was a nun who topped the charts, The Singing Nun with a song called “Dominique.” Of course, during the disco era, it was remixed as a disco song. There are examples of this where people went sort of disco. The Rolling Stones record “Miss You” and it has the disco beat, or Pink Floyd does “Another Brick in the Wall” or Queen does “Another One Bites the Dust.”Everyone was gonna give it a try. There was so much money being made in the disco world at the time. You can always find some artists you would never think would do a disco song probably tried. They probably gave it their best.That's great. It's just fun because the things that hit number one for a week don't necessarily have to be good. They just have to be popular for like a week. Even the construction of the Top 40 chart, which you get into in the book, isn't exactly science. A lot of times, it's a little bit of intuition. It's a lot of what's selling and what's selling where specifically. It is a little bit woo woo, right?Yeah, definitely. The goal of this chart is “What's the most popular song in America in a given week?” Back in the day, that meant what were people buying? What were people listening to on the radio? What were people spinning in jukeboxes? Today, most music is done on streaming. It's consumption-based, rather than sales-based. So the chart's the same in name only, but it's really measuring very different things. The equivalent would be if we knew after you purchased your copy of “I Feel Love,” how many times did you actually play it at home? You could have purchased it, went home and never played it again. Something like that would not register on the charts these days.I respect the people at Billboard because they have an impossible task. It's like “We're gonna take all the information and we're going to boil it down into choosing or measuring what the most popular song is.” It's an impossible task to some degree.I have watched the evolution of the chart, and I go back and forth on whether they have given up on actually trying to rank stuff or if they are just ranking things in a different way. I think that the apples-to-apples between the era stuff is just so hard to do.One thing I really enjoyed about your book, in particular, is that it's not a story of why these songs are the best. It's a story of why these songs were popular at the time, just dipping the toe into the river of human sound. One thing that I'll ask as you wrap: as you were going through these eras, who did you hear a lot more of than you thought? Who did you hear a lot less than you expected?I joked with some people that if you just looked at the top of the charts, the greatest rock band of the 1970s is either Grand Funk Railroad or Three Dog Night because they both had three number one hits, and many other bands in the classic rock canon have none. Led Zeppelin does not really exist on the pop chart, the singles chart. Led Zeppelin really only put out albums. The Eagles were also big during the '70s on the music charts. But Three Dog Night, they're the legends.There are tons of people that I didn't realize how much I would see of them. Someone like Lionel Richie and Phil Collins, of course, they're tremendously popular, but they were so popular. Phil Collins was popular at the height of the bald pop star era, which I think is a thing of the past. You had multiple bald men who were regularly topping the charts in the mid-80s. You see a ton of Phil Collins, more than I was expecting, even though I know he's very popular.Who don't you see a ton of? Sometimes you don't see people until a bit later in their careers. This is actually an interesting phenomenon. Artists do not score a number one hit during their most critically acclaimed period, and then a decade later, they do. For example, Cheap Trick. They have a number one hit, but it's at the end of the '80s song called “The Flame.” Whereas if you hear Cheap Trick on the radio, it's probably their live album from the 1970s. This is a phenomenon you see again and again. Some old timer will get their number one much later in their career. Tina Turner gets her number one when she's probably in her 40s. It's always interesting to see that.There are also some artists where I feel like there's a divergence between what their most popular songs are these days and what was topping the charts. Elton John is a good example there. “Benny and the Jets” was a number one hit, still a tremendously popular song. But he's got a lot of weird No. 1s that I don't think have as much street cred these days. He has a song called “Island Girl.” Did not age like fine wine. I don't even think he plays it live anymore because it's considered somewhat racially insensitive. But it was a No. 1 hit at the time. “Philadelphia Freedom” is another one by Elton John. I feel like when people think of the Elton John catalog, it's probably not the first song that comes to mind. But it was a No. 1 hit, huge smash. His cover of “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” was a No. 1. Elton John has been very popular throughout the decades, but I feel like the reasons he's been popular have changed.People have just gravitated towards different songs as time has gone on. You get distortions at the top of the charts. But I think, as you mentioned, it provides a good sample of what was actually popular. You have the good, the bad, and the ugly. Whereas if you look at some other sources, people are just gonna be like, “Oh, listen to these records. These are the best records.” In reality, the bad records are important, too.Yeah, bad records are great. They're at least interesting. I imagine also some of this process must have been missing out on a lot of interesting music because one song was just dominating the charts. Were there any songs in particular that come to mind that wooled the roost for potentially a little bit too long?Yeah, the quintessential example is the “Macarena” in the ‘90s.Oh, no!I think it was No. 1 for 13 weeks.Christ!There's a great clip of people at the Democratic National Convention and '96 dancing the “Macarena.” It's so bad. Yeah, so a very popular song. There are tons of stuff that gets stuck behind it. There's a great No.1 hit in the '90s called “I Love You Always Forever.” It's a very nice song by Donna Lewis. It's stuck at No. 2 because it just happened to be popular during the “Macarena's” very long run. YYour life's work, your greatest accomplishment, being stymied by the “Macarena” feels like a level of creative hell that I have never envisioned before.Yeah, there are other artists who got unlucky. Bruce Springsteen never performed a No. 1 hit. He wrote a No.1 hit for another artist. His closest was “Dancing in the Dark” got to No. 2, but that was also when Prince released “When Doves Cry,” so it's a tough, tough week. Bob Dylan, similar thing. He wrote a No. 1 hit, but he only ever got to No. 2. I think he got to No. 2 twice. Once, he got stuck behind “Help” by the Beatles, and another time he got stuck behind “Monday Monday” by the Mamas and the Papas.This is another thing when I talk about the charts. There could be many fewer units sold in a given week, or there could be many more units sold. There's a lot of luck involved if you're gonna go all the way to No. 1. You could be Bruce Springsteen: you release the biggest record of your life, and Prince also releases the biggest record of his life at the exact same time.Incredible. So again, I have read the book. I really, really like it. People are doubtlessly familiar with the newsletter at this point, but I am also a big fan and booster of that. But I guess I'll just throw it to you. Where can folks find the book, and where can folks find you?Yeah, you can find me, Chris Dalla Riva, basically on every social media platform under cdallarivamusic. I'm most active on TikTok and Instagram. The book, Uncharted Territory: What Numbers Tell Us About the Biggest Hit Songs and Ourselves, should be available from every major retailer online. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Booklist, all that good stuff. Not available physically in stores, so definitely order it online.Like I said, I spent years listening to every No. 1 hit in history, built a giant data set about all those songs and used that to write a data-driven history of popular music from 1958 to basically 2025. So go pick up a copy, buy one for your mother for Christmas. Or your father, I don't discriminate. Yeah, check it out. I'm hoping people enjoy it, and I'm really excited to finally get it out in the world. It's been a long, circuitous journey to get it published.It's a really fun read, and I wish it nothing but the best. And yeah, congrats, thanks for coming on.Yeah, thanks for having me.Edited by Crystal WangIf you have anything you'd like to see in this Sunday special, shoot me an email. Comment below! Thanks for reading, and thanks so much for supporting Numlock.Thank you so much for becoming a paid subscriber! Send links to me on Twitter at @WaltHickey or email me with numbers, tips or feedback at walt@numlock.news. 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The not-so-mad DJ is back to talk 'bout Japan: the band and the country – as the winds then shift to Akiko Yano and YMO. CK-1 keeps bringing up Duran Duran, for some reasons, and I hope you like clips, because this is our clippiest to date. A voice screams from heaven. 0:00: Mayo Intro 0:08: Band of the Rising Sun 0:25: Obligatory Song Countdown 5-4 0:34: Commercial Break 0:36: Countdown 3-1 1:15: New "Romantic" Outro CLIPLIST: Japan – Still Life In Mobile Homes / Japan – Cantonese Boy / Japan – Adolescent SAX / Japan – The Experience of Swimming / Japan – Sons of Pioneers / Japan – Methods of Dance / Masami Tsuchiya – Secret Party / David Sylvian & Ryuichi Sakamoto – Bamboo Music / David Sylvian & Ryuichi Sakamoto – Forbidden Colors / Japan – The Art of Parties / Japan – Swing / Japan – Life In Tokyo / Japan – The Other Side of Life / (Misc. Commercials) / Japan – Ghosts / Japan – Quiet Life / Japan – European Son / Simon & Garfunkel – The Only Living Boy In New York / Japan – Visions of China / Men Without Hats – Living In China / Japan – Taking Islands in Africa / Japan – Methods of Dance / Japan – Gentlemen Take Polaroids / Japan – Still Life In Mobile Homes / David Sylvian – Pulling Punches / Rain Tree Crow – Rain Tree Crow / The Dolphin Brothers – Pushing The River / Mick Karn – Sensitive / Gary Numan – Slowcar To China / Akiko Yano – Sleep On My Baby / Akiko Yano – Goodnight / Akiko Yano – David / Yellow Magic Orchestra – Be A Superman / Thomas Dolby – Radio Silence / Yellow Magic Orchestra – Rydeen / Yukihiro Takahashi – Something In The Air / Yukihiro Takahashi – Flashback / ABC – Tears Are Not Enough / ABC – Valentine's Day / Japan – Still Life In Mobile Homes Our Email: 80ofthe80s@gmail.com Our Website: 80ofthe80s.com

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Episode 151. The Emporium brings you the music of Paul McCartney, Buckingham Nicks, Within Temptation, Mariah Carey, Tyler Hubbard, The Alarm, XTC, LeAnn Rimes, Sabrina Carpenter, Soundgarden and Duran Duran.

Dan, Manny, & Billy talk about the recent shutting down of MTV music channels in the UK and what that means for the future of MTV, while putting some iconic music videos that aired on MTV in the 80s and 90s to the ultimate test—THE NOSTALGIA TEST! “MTV created culture.” -Manny After hearing about MTV music channels being shut down in the UK after 40 years, the guys had to call an audible and to talk about what they think this means for the future of MTV, music videos, and the cultural impact that MTV had on pop-culture. They also talk about what this means for MTV in the US? The episode then dives into a celebration of iconic music videos that aired in MTV from the 80s and 90s, like Michael Jackson's “Thriller,” Beastie Boys' “Sabotage,” Peter Gabriel's “Sledgehammer,” and Duran Duran's “Hungry Like the Wolf.” There's also the classic Nostalgia Test Podcast tangents, Billy's hot take about Pearl Jam, and so much more. This is part 1 of a series on MTV, so stay tuned for episodes on TRL and Carson Daly, MTV2, Beavis & Butthead, and everything else MTV.   Email us (thenostalgiatest@gmail.com) your thoughts, opinions, and topics for our next Nostalgia Test! Suggest A Test & Be Our Guest! We're always looking for a fun new topic for The Nostalgia Test. Hit the link above, tell us what you'd like to see tested, and be our guest for that episode!   Approximate Rundown 00:00 MTV Shuts Down in UK and Europe 01:07 Corporate Restructuring and Layoffs 03:44 MTV's Shift to Reality TV 05:11 The Decline of Music Videos 06:33 Nostalgic Memories of MTV 09:25 Impact of Technology on Social Interaction 11:29 Driving and Navigation in the Digital Age 15:05 The Evolution of Music Videos 20:30 Iconic Music Videos and Their Legacy 36:10 MTV Music Awards and Controversies 47:16 Hilarious Movie Quotes and Intro Discussion 48:04 Running Out of Gas Stories 49:59 Michael Jackson's Transformation and Movie Theater Scene 54:41 Iconic Music Videos and Their Impact 01:15:09 MTV's Influence on Culture and Reality TV 01:28:29 Conclusion and Future Episodes   Book The Nostalgia Test Podcast Bring The Nostalgia Test Podcast's high energy fun and comedy on your podcast, to host your themed parties & special events!  The Nostalgia Test Podcast will create an unforgettable Nostalgic experience for any occasion because we are the party! We bring it 100% of the time! Email us at thenostalgiatest@gmail.com or fill out the form at this link. LET'S GET NOSTALGIC!     Keep up with all things The Nostalgia Test Podcast on Instagram | Substack | Discord | TikTok | Bluesky | YouTube | Facebook   The intro and outro music ('Neon Attack 80s') is by Emanmusic. The Lithology Brewing ad music ("Red, White, Black, & Blue") is by PEG and the Rejected

This week, Yellow Brit Road brings you reviews from the incredible Little Simz' live show from Toronto on her Lotus North American tour, we play some Halloween tunes, had new releases, chat upcoming shows and much more. Also, CFRC's Funding Drive kicks off, so between now and Dec 31, we have merch and fun events, so get involved!Music this week by Duran Duran, Florence + The Machine, The Charlatans, Church Party, ALT BLK ERA, CHERYM, Uninvited, DITTER, Orchidelia, TV Face, The Boojums, Yazmin Lacey, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, TWINBOYS, Big Image, Obongjayar, Little Simz, Bob Vylan, Cardinals.Find this week's playlist here. Here's Tim and Geoff Follin's haunting soundtrack for the Plok! boss. ALT BLK ERA interview here.Try and support artists independently through buying their music, merch, going to shows! Bandcamps/websites linked above.Touch that dial and tune in live! CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston or cfrc.ca⁠, Sundays 8-9:30 PM! Full shows in the linked archive for 3 months from broadcast.Like what we do? CFRC's Funding Drive is on until 31 December. ⁠Donate⁠ to help keep our 102-year old radio station going!Get in touch with the show: email ⁠yellowbritroad@gmail.com⁠, IG @⁠⁠yellowbritroad⁠⁠.PS: submissions, cc ⁠music@cfrc.ca⁠ if you'd like other CFRC DJs to spin your music on their shows as well.

This week, Yellow Brit Road brings you reviews from the incredible Little Simz' live show from Toronto on her Lotus North American tour, we play some Halloween tunes, had new releases, chat upcoming shows and much more. Also, CFRC's Funding Drive kicks off, so between now and Dec 31, we have merch and fun events, so get involved!Music this week by Duran Duran, Florence + The Machine, The Charlatans, Church Party, ALT BLK ERA, CHERYM, Uninvited, DITTER, Orchidelia, TV Face, The Boojums, Yazmin Lacey, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, TWINSBOYS, Big Image, Obongjayar, Little Simz, Bob Vylan, Cardinals.Find this week's playlist here. Here's Tim and Geoff Follin's haunting soundtrack for the Plok! boss. ALT BLK ERA interview here.Try and support artists independently through buying their music, merch, going to shows! Bandcamps/websites linked above.Touch that dial and tune in live! CFRC 101.9 FM in Kingston or cfrc.ca⁠, Sundays 8-9:30 PM! Full shows in the linked archive for 3 months from broadcast.Like what we do? CFRC's Funding Drive is on until 31 December. ⁠Donate⁠ to help keep our 102-year old radio station going!Get in touch with the show: email ⁠yellowbritroad@gmail.com⁠, IG @⁠⁠yellowbritroad⁠⁠.PS: submissions, cc ⁠music@cfrc.ca⁠ if you'd like other CFRC DJs to spin your music on their shows as well.

Avec Pat Angeli, découvrez les secrets de fabrication du tube emblématique "The Reflex" du groupe britannique Duran Duran. Apprenez comment le producteur Nile Rodgers a contribué à faire de cette chanson un classique des années 80, grâce notamment à l'utilisation innovante d'un sampleur. Plongez dans les coulisses de la création de ce titre devenu culte, entre mystère du sens des paroles et innovations musicales.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

2024) National black cat day. Entertainment from 1959. Constintine the Great turns the Roman Empire Christian, 1st section of New York City subway opened, Philadelphia founded. Todays birthdays - Theodore Roosevelt, Ruby Dee, John Cleese, Lee Greenwood, Simon Le Bon, Scott Weiland. Lou Reed died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard     http://defleppard.com/Black Cat song - Doodle ClubhouseMack the knife - Bobby DarinThe Three Bells - The BrownsBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/God bless the USA - Lee GreenwoodReflex - Duran DuranPlush - Stone Temple PilotsWalk on the wild side - Lou ReedExit - It's not love - Dokken      http://dokken.net/

Edgar Romero Pico, en esta emisión de Observador Nocturno, nos invita a disfrutar de un programa dedicado a la música y trayectoria de Duran Duran.

The Good:   Jacques Management thru going away party for her best friend complete with an awesome Duran Duran Cover Band.   The Hidden Battles Comedy Graduation show was an amazing success, complete with pre-show video shout out from Seth Myers (yes, THAT Seth Myers) AND over 7 million people showed up for NO KINGS rallies across the country with NO arrest in LA, NYC, Boston … ect.   The Bad:  Dear Leader insist FIFA pulls the 7 world cup games scheduled in Foxboro (you know that place in down town Boston) because it's a war zone … FIFA hasn't done that YET but …they are the greediest most corrupt sports org in world so they might … also … the US World Cup “dynamic pricing” pure sickening.   The Ugly: Jacques performance at Wicked Funny Contest.  Yikes.    Chat Anima Assassination Class Room, TV and video game talk but NO parenting tip this week … sorry folks, you raise your own kids this week.   Follow CPP pretty much just on IG at: Carnival Personnel Podcast   Opening: Joe's Acapella “Rapper's Delight” by Sugar Hill Gang   Closing Song: Bitter Old Man by Dan Cray

We pull a classic episode from the archives, back to episode 20, where we take a look at one of the most important bands in Hip Hop, and a cover that couldn't possibly work, but does. 911 Is A Joke, originally by Public Enemy, covered by Duran Duran. Outro music (which is new to the episode) is Eve of Destruction, a rare cover by Public Enemy.

Harri Kuokkanen of  @HoodedMenace  chat about the writing and recording records on their timeline, the reason behind the  @DuranDuran  cover, and the newest release, "Lachrymose Monuments of Obscuration." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dans cet épisode, Fabrice Lafitte nous plonge dans les coulisses de la création du titre "A View to a Kill" par le groupe britannique Duran Duran. Cette chanson a été utilisée comme générique du 14e film de la saga James Bond, avec Roger Moore dans le rôle de l'agent 007. Vous découvrirez les circonstances inattendues qui ont mené à cette collaboration, ainsi que les défis relevés par les musiciens pour donner vie à cette composition emblématique. Un voyage passionnant à travers l'histoire de la musique de films et les secrets de fabrication d'un tube devenu culte.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

We're back with more of our favorite cover songs! By paying homage to influences and bridging generational gaps, cover songs are a testament to the enduring power of music to connect, inspire and entertain. Join us as we talk about some great cover songs from amazing artists like Nirvana, The White Stripes, Anthrax, Duran Duran, King's X, Alien Ant Farm and more!

Dave DiCenso has performed and or recorded with a diverse array of renowned artists including Josh Groban, Hiromi, John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Steve Morse Band, Cro-Mags, Shelter, Johnny A, Duran Duran, Judith Hill, and Carole King, among many others. He has performed in arenas, amphitheaters, and concert halls around the world, and made numerous television appearances including The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, CSI New York, Live at Lincoln Center, Dancing with the Stars, The Ellen Degeneres Show, and MTV's Headbanger's Ball. An equally skilled educator, Dave has personally mentored hundreds of drummers - many of whom have achieved world-wide recognition. He is a Professor of Percussion at Berklee College of Music, and the author of several critically acclaimed method books. Dave has also earned a devoted international following for his work as an online educator, drum-camp teacher, and clinician. Credits include drum industry events, camps, and podcasts such as NAMM, PASIC, Modern Drummer Festival, Drum Fantasy Camp, Drumeo, 180 Drums, and Drummer's Resource, as well as numerous independent seminars in the US, Europe, and Japan.  Dave endorses Ludwig drums, Zildjian cymbals, Remo drumheads, Vater drumsticks, DW pedals and hardware, and Puresound snare wires.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's all new edition of the cast, we take a gander at the CMJ Top 250 Alternative Songs list from 1979-1988, and use that list to imagine what the Billboard Modern Rock Chart would look had it started way earlier back in the 1980's. We plug the gap with songs from the early 80's that defined the era such as Duran Duran's "Hungry Like The Wolf", Talking Heads "Burning Down The House", The Clash's "Rock The Casbah", The Smith's "How Soon Is Now" and so many others to create what is in my opinion the ultimate dream 80's alt-rock playlist. We talk about how these songs defined the era in which we grew up in, and also laid the seeds for what would become alternative music and further solidified and cemented what it meant to be an alt rock artist back in its early embryonic era, and how alternative music sets itself apart from rock music as a whole. I also play you a local tune from Worcester's own J. Geils Band and their mega hit "Centerfold".

Dave DiCenso has performed and or recorded with a diverse array of renowned artists including Josh Groban, Hiromi, John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Steve Morse Band, Cro-Mags, Shelter, Johnny A, Duran Duran, Judith Hill, and Carole King, among many others. He has performed in arenas, amphitheaters, and concert halls around the world, and made numerous television appearances including The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, CSI New York, Live at Lincoln Center, Dancing with the Stars, The Ellen Degeneres Show, and MTV's Headbanger's Ball. An equally skilled educator, Dave has personally mentored hundreds of drummers - many of whom have achieved world-wide recognition. He is a Professor of Percussion at Berklee College of Music, and the author of several critically acclaimed method books. Dave has also earned a devoted international following for his work as an online educator, drum-camp teacher, and clinician. Credits include drum industry events, camps, and podcasts such as NAMM, PASIC, Modern Drummer Festival, Drum Fantasy Camp, Drumeo, 180 Drums, and Drummer's Resource, as well as numerous independent seminars in the US, Europe, and Japan.  Dave endorses Ludwig drums, Zildjian cymbals, Remo drumheads, Vater drumsticks, DW pedals and hardware, and Puresound snare wires.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the 16th anniversary of the podcast, Jill Karliner and Kevin Allison share stories from their own sixteeny days. 

This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins brings you the following artists for your weekly trip to the 1980s: Roxy Music, Japan, Dfx2, Cyndi Lauper, Toto Coelo, Sting, The Pretenders, Rockpile, Beat, Duran Duran, U2, The Fixx, Robert Palmer, and end with Nik Kershaw.

Actor and broadcaster Baz Ashmawy joined Brendan to talk about first discovering funk and disco in Cairo, backpacking, the return of his TV shows ‘The Money List', ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build' and ‘Faithless'. He also chose five songs to reflect his life ranging from Duran Duran to Weezer to Foster The People.

Two of the 1980"s most popular alt emo pop rock bands, INXS and Duran Duran, face off in this middleweight bout, one of our closest ones yet.

Steve Ferrone: The Legendary Drummer Behind Tom Petty, Average White Band, Eric Clapton, Duran Duran Episode 89: Steve Ferrone. A nearly 3 hour deep dive with one of the greatest groove drummers of all time, Steve Ferrone. He joined Average White Band after the passing of their original drummer and went on to create “School Boy Crush,” one of the most sampled grooves in hip-hop history. From there, he played with Duran Duran, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Johnny Cash, and Michael Jackson, before becoming the drummer for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers for the next two plus decades, all the way up until Tom's unfortunate passing. In this episode, Steve opens up about his journey from Brighton to the biggest stages in the world, his time in the studio with legends like Tom Petty and Rick Rubin, and the philosophy behind his timeless feel and sound. He also shares stories from recording Unplugged with Eric Clapton, Unchained with Johnny Cash, and why groove always comes first. We talk about the evolution of technology in music, including a hilarious story about click track and Jeff Porcaro, and his personal relationships with George, Tom, Eric and more. Steve is a guy that everyone just wants around. His work contributed to GRAMMY winning albums with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Wildflowers, Eric Clapton's Unplugged, Johnny Cash's Unchained, and Céline Dion's Falling Into You. He's also currently the host of The New Guy on SiriusXM. I hope you enjoy my conversation with the legend, Steve Ferrone! Subscribe for more conversations with the world's greatest musicians. Follow Steve: https://www.instagram.com/steve_ferrone/ Follow Go With Elmo: https://www.instagram.com/gowithelmo/ https://www.tiktok.com/@gowithelmo https://x.com/gowithelmopod Follow Elmo Lovano: https://Instagram.com/elmolovano https://x.com/elmolovano Follow Jammcard: https://www.youtube.com/@jammcard jammcard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary Kemp, whose career highlights as a musician and actor include writing Spandau Ballet's seminal hit "True," tells us about about the time David Bowie almost made Gary's son late for a playdate; going on a bender with Duran Duran the night before the 1984 Band Aid recording session: and why he and his old mate, Def Leppard's Joe Elliott, charted different musical paths even though they were fans of the same bands. In this short VIDEO, Gary muses on why Joe Elliott didn't laugh when they watched This Is Spinal Tap together. Might it have hit a little too close to home??? WATCH HERE: https://youtube.com/shorts/m2Ha4xoej4Q Gary on IG: @garyjkemp On the interwebs: https://www.garykemp.com --- ***http://distrokid.com/vip/tmep*** Too Much Effing Perspective is supported by DISTROKID - the best way for Musicians, Songwriters, Producers, DJs to get their original music into Spotify, Apple, TikTok, and all the major platforms. Get 30% OFF your first year subscription to DISTROKID at this special link. ***http://distrokid.com/vip/tmep*** --- Get in touch with Too Much Effing Perspective Contact us: hello@tmepshow.com Website: https://tmepshow.com Social: @tmepshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! En el nuevo episodio de mi diario, esta vez para suscriptores/as, hago disertaciones sobre muchos libros y falta de espacio, sobre el estar en contra de todo como Groucho, sobre Duran Duran, las cosas nuevas de Quentin Dupieux, Farscape, thrillers de ricos y mil cosas más.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Todo es Rock And Roll Podcast. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/14610

Send us a textLas Vegas is going on sale for 5 Fabulous Days! It starts September 22nd. It's the first ever Vegas-wide sale and we can't wait to see the deals. Plus, there are TONS of great deals on attractions right now, we tell you where to find them. The Golden Gate is starting a daily open bar, we have the details. We talk airport parking after a week of trying out short term, long term, and valet. Football season is here and Las Vegas is the place to be. There's a big Arabian horse event coming to Wynn Las Vegas. Mariah Carey announced Christmas shows on the strip. Duran Duran is coming to Fontainebleau. The Wizard of Oz tickets are selling really well. We have the numbers! We also have a number of hot topics to discuss!! Settle in for a long show. If your home was damaged in the California wildfires, Galindo Law may be able to help you get more compensation. Call 800-251-1533 or visit galindolaw.com Monsoon damage? Insurance company low-balling you? Call Jonathan Wallner of Galindo Law for a FREE Claim Review at 800-251-1533. VegasNearMe AppIf it's fun to do or see, it's on VegasNearMe. The only app you'll need to navigate Las Vegas. Support the showFollow us on Instagram: @vegas.revealedFollow us on Twitter: @vegasrevealedFollow us on TikTok: @vegas.revealedWebsite: Vegas-Revealed.com

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of drug use. Mark Ronson is the hitmaker behind some of the most iconic music of the past two decades. A nine-time Grammy-winning producer, DJ, and Oscar-winning songwriter (yes - he wrote “I'm Just Ken”), Ronson has collaborated with legends like Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Miley Cyrus and Duran Duran. He also produced Amy Winehouse's era-defining album Back to Black, and his 2014 smash “Uptown Funk” is one of the best-selling singles in history. In this revealing conversation, Mark shares the creative process behind “Uptown Funk,” his unforgettable first meeting with Amy Winehouse, the 90s New York club scene and how a song from Barbie became a global phenomenon. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Intro 02:45 The DJ Booth 04:00 Navigating Family Chaos and Emotional Sensitivity 06:56 The Night People: A Unique Subculture 09:06 Encounters with Celebrities and Substance Experimentation 12:11 The Jay-Z Approach Disaster 21:33 Creating Uptown Funk with Bruno Mars 24:04 The Journey of a Hit Song 25:50 The Concept of Cool 27:42 Guitar Dreams and DJ Realities 29:59 The Importance of Friendship 33:24 Therapy and Personal Growth 35:19 Meeting his wife During COVID 37:26 Industry Exile and a New Beginning 44:14 Creating the Barbie Soundtrack

In 1981, the music world was still riding the wave of disco's afterglow while carving out the sounds that would define the decade. Rock was dominant on the charts, with bands like Journey, REO Speedwagon, and Foreigner packing arenas, while new wave acts such as The Go-Go's and Duran Duran were beginning to reshape pop with synthesizers and bright, punchy hooks. MTV hadn't launched yet—that would come in August of '81—so radio play and word of mouth still ruled how fans discovered music. It was a year where the classic rock giants coexisted with the fresh sounds of new wave, setting the stage for an explosion of styles in the 80s. Fast-forward to 1991, and the landscape looked completely different. Grunge had crashed onto the scene with Nirvana's Nevermind, turning the polished glam metal of the late 80s into yesterday's news almost overnight. Hip-hop was no longer underground—it was chart-topping, with acts like Public Enemy and A Tribe Called Quest pushing boundaries while mainstream rap stars like MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice were everywhere. Meanwhile, pop was thriving with Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Boyz II Men dominating radio. Unlike 1981, when MTV was just getting started, by 1991 music videos were the cultural centerpiece, shaping not just what people heard but what they wore and how they acted. This week, Dave and Rob will be looking at both years side by side, comparing the sounds, the trends, and the artists who defined each moment in music history. Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/PC:1001051135    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/id1662282694    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11dk5TUoLUk4euD1Te1EYG?si=b37496eb6e784408    Playlists:   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5jDvx5w8Z0fp9xcUnMiCrH?si=0DsqLrf5SW-ZQn4u3T365A    Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/1981-vs-1991/pl.u-11zB9K3SZmL1YD?ls   Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/8b422db4d9a54d28972d42d29cfee4c2sune?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_KgtOxow0o0LBuKeMECH3Ml5LM     Contact Us: Website: https://totally80s90srecall.podbean.com/  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall

This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins brings the following artists to your ears: Visage, ABC, Miracle Legion, Laura Branigan, Jackson Browne, Generation X, Dead Or Alive, Charlie Sexton, 1927, Fools, Duran Duran, Rachel Sweet, XTC, The Kinks, and finishes up with The Police.

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Feast your ears on his melodious 285th round as we give some underrated songwriters the pecan pie of just desserts.Please support us on the Beer Thursday Patreon page! Your support helps us continue to bring you entertaining and thought-provoking content.At the $10 level, the next 18 Great Human Beings will gain access to the Beer Thursday Facebook group.We'd love to hear what you think about underrated songwriters and Jay's brilliant beertography! Share your thoughts and see Jay's brilliant beertography at beerthursdayshow on Instagram! Your feedback is always appreciated and helps us improve. Your comment might even inspire a future episode!Never miss a round [aka, an episode]! Please help us reach more listeners by subscribing and leaving a 5-star review on your favorite podcasting app. Your feedback helps us improve and boosts our visibility and credibility in the podcasting world! PlA-star review can help other music and songwriting enthusiasts discover our podcast.Here's what our house elf, Artie (not Archie), says about this round: Underrated Rockstars: Unsung Songwriting HeroesGet ready for another captivating installment of Beer Thursday! This week, join Jay and Shayne as they embark on an unforgettable musical journey, diving deep into the world of underrated songwriters whose lyrical brilliance often goes unnoticed. From the lyrical magic of Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon to the surprising poetic knacks of Rick Springfield and Neil Peart of Rush, this round is packed with insights that will transform how you view your favorite artists. But that's not all! Expect plenty of laughs as the guys share hilarious stories and intriguing trivia — did you know Elvis Presley had a quirky way of handling songwriting credits? Tune in for a delightful blend of sharp commentary and side-splitting banter that's guaranteed to leave you thirsting for more. Grab your drink, settle in, and celebrate the unsung songwriting heroes together!

In the latest recap episode, Beave and Len talk MLB baseball where Len chooses not to fret overly about the Cubs, while Beave is close to giving up on the Guardians' season. They also talk a little WNBA, and provide a mini-preview of the NFL season, specifically the Browns and Bears. They also discuss Len's INXS/Duran Duran bracket, where Beave considers legal action if "Suicide Blonde" does not win. Beave reviews the new Margo Price album. The Ringer also came out with an article discussing the best acting performances of the 21st century, and Beave and Len talk through their agreements and disagreements. Plus "I Recommend", the New Yorker, and Robert Christgau's A+ albums. Tune in!

Episode 190: End of Summer Special 2025 (Part 2) – The Alarm & Duran Duran Brian and Sarah are back and ready to continue their discussion of a couple of ‘summery' songs, as the summer draws closer to an end in the Northern Hemisphere.  (For those in the Southern Hemisphere, maybe think of this as a summer preview!) As in the previous episode, the first song selection comes from Sarah. She chose the 1987 single “Rain in the Summertime” by The Alarm. This song was released in advance of The Alarm's third studio album “Eye of the Hurricane,” which Sarah explains was a tumultuous period in the band's history. She recounts stories of the song's creation and recording which expose some of the difficulties with and among bandmates. However, the anecdotes also reveal some surprising uses of computer technology for the time. Both hosts mention comparisons and similarities between The Alarm and U2, even down to the desert setting of this song's video. In discussing the video, Sarah can't help but bring up a pet peeve of hers when watching movies—a phenomenon Brian says is often identified with the classic film “Casablanca.” After wrapping up the discussion on Sarah's song, it's time for Brian to reveal his second selection. He chose the 1990 single from Duran Duran, “Violence of Summer (Love's Taking Over).” With his selection, Brian shares a “hot take”-- his great love of the 1990 album Liberty. He confesses this love caused his research for the song to stray into research for the entire album, which he then had to reign in. However, since he did take the time and effort to do the work, he decides to share a few tidbits regarding Liberty as well. 1990 was an interesting time for Duran Duran—the band's lineup had changed yet again, and they were in kind of a limbo period compared to the widespread popularity and exposure they experienced in the first half of the 1980s. Brian reveals some thoughts Simon LeBon shared about Liberty and its place in the Duran Duran catalog, and both hosts talk about highlights on the album. The discussion of the video for “Violence of Summer (Love's Taking Over)” finds Sarah rather confused about what she's seeing, at least some of the time. Brian brings up a funny story about the frequently-shirtless Warren Cuccurullo and how that affected the rest of the band. And Brian is thrilled when Sarah references Dead or Alive! Watch the videos here: "Rain in the Summertime" - The Alarm "Violence of Summer (Love's Taking Over)" - Duran Duran Read more at http://www.permanentrecordpodcast.com/ Visit us at https://www.facebook.com/permrecordpodcast You can also find us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@permanentrecordpodcast Check out some pictures at https://www.instagram.com/permanentrecordpodcast/ Join the ever-growing crowd on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/permrecordpod.bsky.social Leave a voicemail for Brian & Sarah at (724) 490-8324 or https://www.speakpipe.com/PermRecordPod  - we're ready to believe you!

This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins brings the following bands for your ears: Alphaville, Love and Rockets, The J Geils Band, Saga, Quarterflash, Tracey Ullman, Talking Heads, Duran Duran, Siouxsie, Rave-Ups, Peter Gabriel, Klark Kent, Jane's Addiction, and finishing up with Sydney Youngblood.

The production lab continues. In this episode, singer/songwriter Mike Garrigan describes the process of writing, producing, and recording a song in the style of Duran Duran's Rio. Hear the result, a new song called "The Girl at Table 13."www.mikegarrigan.comSend me a Text Message.

This week, Steve picked an entire show of songs about chance and/or luck.  In this show you will hear the artists: Roxy Music, Sparks w/ Jane Wiedlin (of Go-Go's), Metric, The Bottle Rockets, The Gaslight Anthem, Band-Maid, The Twins, The Style Council, Rush, Robert Finley, Badfinger, Duran Duran, The Charlatans and U2. AI-free since 2016! On the Air on Bedford 105.1 FM Radio      *** 5pm Friday ***      *** 10am Sunday ***      *** 8pm Monday *** Stream live at http://209.95.50.189:8178/stream Stream on-demand most recent episodes at https://wbnh1051.podbean.com/category/suburban-underground/ And available on demand on your favorite podcast app! Facebook: SuburbanUndergroundRadio   ***    Instagram: SuburbanUnderground   ***    #newwave #altrock #alternativerock #punkrock #indierock

Send us a textHere in Episode 236 of the No Name Music Cast, it is Tim's turn to pick the topic and he chooses to talk about bands that come from Birmingham in the UK.We cover Duran Duran, ELO and Judas Priest to name only a few.We also cover land boats, theme parks and libraries! Support the showEmail the show: nonamemusiccast@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonamemusiccastpodcast/ https://nonamemusiccast.com/

For the week ending August 27, 1983, the Billboard Hot 100 was loaded with some of the most iconic songs of the decade. At the top, The Police were wrapping up their legendary run with “Every Breath You Take” before yielding to a new wave of contenders. Hot on their heels, Eurythmics' synth-driven “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” was climbing fast, while Michael Sembello's “Maniac” was burning up the charts thanks to the Flashdance craze. The rest of the Top 10 offered a mix of pure 80s variety: Donna Summer's “She Works Hard for the Money”, Men at Work's “It's a Mistake”, and Taco's quirky “Puttin' on the Ritz” stood alongside classic rock staples like Stevie Nicks' “Stand Back” and Billy Joel's “Tell Her About It.” Further down the list, radio was buzzing with Lionel Richie, Culture Club, Duran Duran, Def Leppard, and Journey—all proving that pop, rock, R&B, and new wave were all thriving together. On this week's podcast, Rob and Dave will dive into the chart and each pick a personal favorite. The fun twist is in their contrasting styles: Dave leans into the big anthems and timeless pop moments, while Rob often digs a little deeper, spotlighting tracks that might not have hit No. 1 but still capture the spirit of the era. Together, they'll break down what makes these songs stand out—whether it's the infectious hooks, the MTV-ready videos, or the way the tracks still hold up decades later. By the end, listeners will get not only a countdown snapshot of late-summer '83, but also two very different perspectives on which hits truly defined that moment. Pandora: https://pandora.app.link/iq8iShjXOLb   Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/totally-80s-and-90s-recall/id1662282694    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11dk5TUoLUk4euD1Te1EYG?si=b37496eb6e784408    Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1960c8f9-158d-43ac-89a6-d868ea1fe077/totally-80s-and-90s-recall    YouTube Podcasts: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLH9lGakNgCDZUkkHMUu88uXYMJu_33Rab&si=xo0EEVJRSwS68mWZ   Playlists:   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yh3ZhZTTG8LM1VTfLk3kZ?si=j8A9XwpJQxCPmJMTAPrFmg    Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/billboard-hot-100-aug-26th-1983/pl.u-aZb0az5tV4ar0B?ls   Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/4b00c57ff79d41cdb44cecd6b63dc85csune?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_aGXtXvI00q6iksJ6WenxXwqSZ Contact Us: Website: https://totally80s90srecall.podbean.com/  Email: 80s90srecall@gmail.com LinkTree:https://linktr.ee/80s90srecall 

Rob Janicke in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.robjanicke.com/ HAVE I GOT A LITTLE STORY FOR YOU...   The year was 1984. I was eleven years old and popular music was in a state of confusion. Along with songs by artists I liked such as Van Halen, Prince, Quiet Riot, Duran Duran, Billy Idol, and The Police, Top 40 radio constantly played songs from bands or artists that didn't quite do it for me. Apologies to Kenny Loggins, Phil Collins, Bananarama, Wang Chung, and Ray Parker Jr.   Due to the divorce of my parents and telling my mom that I was so unhappy that I no longer wanted to live, I was now a couple of years into therapy. It was around this time that I really began to find solace in music. The mid to late '80s gave me hope. Rap, punk rock, and alternative music befriended me at a time when I needed them the most.   A mixtape from 1989, courtesy of a high school friend, opened my soul to the music that would change my life forever- the gritty sound of grunge.   I know that this experience is not unique to me or my life. History has shown that millions of Gen X kids who were going through some heavy times in the late '80s and early '90s, found comfort in the grunge and alternative music and culture that came first from Seattle, then the world. Music can save lives; we are proof of that. This book and that sentiment is for the SLACKER in all of us. - Rob Janicke, author of Slacker  

In this special anniversary episode of 'Seeing Them Live,' producer and co-host Doug takes the helm to celebrate the podcast's third year. With Charles on a break, Doug guides listeners through a curated selection of some of the most compelling and memorable moments from their library of 44 episodes. The journey begins by acknowledging the podcast's inception, inspired by Charles's book 'Ticket Stub Stories,' and how the team aimed to capture and chronicle concert experiences from various perspectives, ranging from professional musicians to average concertgoers.Doug introduces listeners to a diverse array of guests, from Tom Fitzer, who recounts his wild antics at concerts, to Roger Merlot, a 70-year-old live music superfan who holds records for attending consecutive gigs. The episode takes an emotional turn with Dawn Fontaine's powerful story about how music, specifically from the band Soraia, helped her navigate the darkest period of her life following a personal loss.Adding another layer of excitement, Doug reveals download statistics, showcasing the global reach of the podcast, with fans in over 30 countries. Additional clips feature tales like Rudy Childs' chaotic encounter with Sharon Osborne during an Ozzy Osborne concert, and Emma, an 8-year-old concert photographer capturing big acts like Joan Jett and Duran Duran. This anniversary special encapsulates the essence of 'Seeing Them Live,' celebrating the joy, chaos, and transformative power of live music experiences. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708

Okay, so the Glee-kend continues and we were pretty drunk at this point, I don't know what to tell you. Angry showers and Duran Duran montages happen in this one. Also, texting and driving is bad, kids.It's Season 3, Episode 3, "Big Brother"Special thanks to Kae Lani Palmisano for helping us narrate this intro.

Elle Russ revisits and deconstructs a childhood argument from 1985 that perfectly captures why being right feels so good—and when that feeling can backfire. Exploring the evolutionary roots of our need to be right, she unpacks both the highs and the hidden pitfalls of being right.   FREEBIES: Free Thyroid Guide + Video Series: https://www.elleruss.com/thyroid-guide Free Confidence eBook & Workbook: https://www.elleruss.com/7secrets Elle's newsletter: https://www.elleruss.com/newletter   #theellerussshow

 “When was the last time a bagel shop made you question your age?” In this hilarious and heartwarming episode of The JB and Sandy Show, JB shares the moment he was accidentally given a senior discount—and the existential crisis that followed. Joined once again by pop culture guru Steven Presley (@ThunderPopTV), the crew dives into everything from aging gracefully to Fabio's secret love life. You'll laugh, cringe, and maybe even tear up a little as the team explores:JB's unexpected brush with the AARP life

Weird Al Yankovic joins Samantha Bee to discuss their unique meet-cute, and how their interview came to be due to a scam gone right. Al tells Sam about how he’s actually happy with all the choices he’s made in life except (other than wishing he had bought Apple stock) and yet he agonizes over little decisions—especially when editing music videos. He reveals that the ultimate dig at him is when people say he’s talented enough to do “real music”, why record companies beg for Christmas albums, and turning down an opportunity to open for Duran Duran at Madison Square Garden. Keep up with Samantha Bee @realsambee on Instagram and X. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on X, Facebook, and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stef and Lynette have some theories about why we seem to lose memory as we age plus, they become card carrying members of the We Do Not Care Club and invite you to be members too! Plus, Jon Taylor from Duran Duran weighs in with his thoughts about The Valley and reality TV production.Nutrafol.com/FCOLQuince.com/FCOL use code FCOLThrive.com/FCOL