Podcast appearances and mentions of John Peel

The Wedding Present formed 40 years ago – why does that seem astonishing? - and have a new box set and tour to celebrate. David Gedge digs out his old notes about the first gigs he ever saw and played and looks back at what four decades onstage might have taught him. Among the delights … … Rick Wakeman in full cape attire at Manchester Free Trade Hall in '76 and how Be-bop Deluxe pointed to the future … the bone-dry humour of the Ramones – “the only time I ever pogo-ed” – and memories of seeing Wire and Queen. … how Leeds' goth culture coloured his early band the Lost Pandas (who had the nerve to play “minor chords”) … ‘Reception: The Wedding Present Musical', about to open in Leeds and built around stories, characters and relationships in his songs. “Musicals are very divisive and I wasn't sure I liked them” … “meticulous and geeky”: how the set lists flow and the two songs he never omits … how John Peel playing Go Out And Get 'Em, Boy! ten times launched the Wedding Present: “he was like the Emperor Nero really, almost too powerful. If he didn't like you, you could vanish without trace” ... the unexpected challenge of band member manipulation … “if anything gets a laugh, repeat it” … and costly future visions of the Wedding Present plus orchestra! Order tickets to the Wedding Present 40th anniversary tour here: https://www.scopitones.co.uk/forthcomingconcerts And the box set here: https://www.scopitones.co.uk/post/the-wedding-present-to-release-career-spanning-40th-anniversary-compilationFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wedding Present formed 40 years ago – why does that seem astonishing? - and have a new box set and tour to celebrate. David Gedge digs out his old notes about the first gigs he ever saw and played and looks back at what four decades onstage might have taught him. Among the delights … … Rick Wakeman in full cape attire at Manchester Free Trade Hall in '76 and how Be-bop Deluxe pointed to the future … the bone-dry humour of the Ramones – “the only time I ever pogo-ed” – and memories of seeing Wire and Queen. … how Leeds' goth culture coloured his early band the Lost Pandas (who had the nerve to play “minor chords”) … ‘Reception: The Wedding Present Musical', about to open in Leeds and built around stories, characters and relationships in his songs. “Musicals are very divisive and I wasn't sure I liked them” … “meticulous and geeky”: how the set lists flow and the two songs he never omits … how John Peel playing Go Out And Get 'Em, Boy! ten times launched the Wedding Present: “he was like the Emperor Nero really, almost too powerful. If he didn't like you, you could vanish without trace” ... the unexpected challenge of band member manipulation … “if anything gets a laugh, repeat it” … and costly future visions of the Wedding Present plus orchestra! Order tickets to the Wedding Present 40th anniversary tour here: https://www.scopitones.co.uk/forthcomingconcerts And the box set here: https://www.scopitones.co.uk/post/the-wedding-present-to-release-career-spanning-40th-anniversary-compilationFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wedding Present formed 40 years ago – why does that seem astonishing? - and have a new box set and tour to celebrate. David Gedge digs out his old notes about the first gigs he ever saw and played and looks back at what four decades onstage might have taught him. Among the delights … … Rick Wakeman in full cape attire at Manchester Free Trade Hall in '76 and how Be-bop Deluxe pointed to the future … the bone-dry humour of the Ramones – “the only time I ever pogo-ed” – and memories of seeing Wire and Queen. … how Leeds' goth culture coloured his early band the Lost Pandas (who had the nerve to play “minor chords”) … ‘Reception: The Wedding Present Musical', about to open in Leeds and built around stories, characters and relationships in his songs. “Musicals are very divisive and I wasn't sure I liked them” … “meticulous and geeky”: how the set lists flow and the two songs he never omits … how John Peel playing Go Out And Get 'Em, Boy! ten times launched the Wedding Present: “he was like the Emperor Nero really, almost too powerful. If he didn't like you, you could vanish without trace” ... the unexpected challenge of band member manipulation … “if anything gets a laugh, repeat it” … and costly future visions of the Wedding Present plus orchestra! Order tickets to the Wedding Present 40th anniversary tour here: https://www.scopitones.co.uk/forthcomingconcerts And the box set here: https://www.scopitones.co.uk/post/the-wedding-present-to-release-career-spanning-40th-anniversary-compilationFind out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm joined by Julie McDonnell, Aidine O'Reilly and Paul Finnegan of The Would Be's. We discuss the early years of the band: forming in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan in the late 80s; being championed by John Peel; supporting Morrissey; being lauded in the UK music press and their first three singles on Decoy Records including debut single 'I'm Hardly Ever Wrong'. We also chat about their brilliant new album HindZeitgeist. Episode notes are ⁠here⁠.

Chris Hayward is a colleague and fellow Lead Client Partner at Mintel, but that is not all we have in common. Chris is also a drummer and quite a successful one at that! With his band The Samurai Seven, he released a full-length album, “Le Sport” in 2002. The band also recorded five “Peel Sessions” with legendary BBC Radio 1 DJ, John Peel, in the same studio where the Beatles recorded “Pop Goes the Beatles.” Chris has played gigs with members of Oasis, The Cult, The Alarm and more. We discuss Chris' dual careers in insights and music and how those two disciplines intersect. Chris also shares his optimistic view of AI's role in driving meaningful product innovation.Try the Magic Mind mental performance shot! You have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code RNRLT at checkout You can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/RNRLT

Steve Blacknell dated Kate Bush and flew on Concorde with Phil Collins from London to Philadelphia during Live Aid—just two highlights from a life lived at full volume. A former BBC presenter and MTV VJ, Steve introduced New Order on Riverside, hosted Breakfast Time and Radio1's In Concert, and interviewed everyone from Lemmy to David Cassidy (in a hotel jacuzzi). He got his start in hospital radio thanks to advice from John Peel, worked in PR for labels like Decca and Chrysalis, and did PR for Peter Stringfellow in the '80s. Now CEO of the Central London School of TV and Media Training and host of Soho's Waffle Club, Steve's memoir Tales From The Bedroom Wall, charts his journey through fame, addiction, reinvention—and everything in between . Steve Blacknell is our guest in episode 509 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he'd like to preserve and one he'd like to bury and never have to think about again .Steve Blacknell's memoir, Tales From The Bedroom Wall: The Life & Times of a Serial Thrill Seeker, is out now, copies are available to buy from https://www.steveblacknell.comFollow My Time Capsule on Instagram: @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook: @MyTCpod .Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X: @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens .Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions .Music by Pass The Peas Music .Artwork by matthewboxall.com .This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people .To support this podcast, get all episodes ad-free and a bonus episode every Wednesday of "My Time Capsule The Debrief', please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com. All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Peel. The man, the myth, the reason you accidentally got into Bulgarian throat singing that one time. This episode of Beat Motel is a loving, ramshackle dive into the chaotic universe of Peel Sessions.Andrew Culture is joined by Mick Derrick from Prolapse, who proves that the road from crusty-sounding band names to DIY folklore is paved with weirdness, cassette tapes, and gigs no one came to. Expect tales of friendly old men who just happen to be in Mayhem, Welsh insults passed down to daughters, and the mystery of 500 unsellable t-shirts.This episode includes:Pen-palling with DatblyguBridget St John vs. aggressive jazz drummersHow to make an album that sounds like a pub quiz gone wrongFirehose and the miracle of Mike Watt in Maida ValeAnd an impromptu quiz on obscure Peel Session stats that nobody really winsAlso, Prolapse has a new album. We mention that too, after slagging off ragtime, waxing lyrical about noise abatement, and trying not to get sued by the estate of John Martyn.A celebration of DIY music, Peel magic, and the joy of saying “I liked them before they had a second single.”### Riffs of the week#### Mick's Riff- Sharp Pins - Lorelei#### Andrew's Riff- University - Diamond Song### Mick's track choices1. Datblygu - Cristion Yn Y Kibbutz2. Bridget St. John - Ask Me No Questions3. Yeah Yeah Noh - Blood Soup4. Quickspace - Happy Song### Andrew's track choices1. Ivor Cutler - Joe's Thick Coat (Peel Session)2. The Auteurs - Happy birthday Buddha3. Desperate Bicycles - The medium was tedium4. fIREHOSE - She Paints Pictures (Peel Session)Email us - beatmotel@lawsie.comJohn Peel photo by Duca di Spinacihttps://www.flickr.com/photos/bhikku/1076455

Christopher & Jobst im Gespräch mit Marcus. Wir reden über Stilrevolutionen, Cretins & Ideal, die Gegenwart an der Vergangenheit messen, Verlust von Solidarität, Digitalisierung als Ego-Maschine, mehr Beratung brauchen können, Mut haben Sachen auszuprobieren, ein priviligiertes Leben führen, eine 10 Jahre ältere Punk-Cousine, Ritterburg spielen, der einzige Psychobilly in Xanten, die Müslis, Schließmuskel in der Rockbar, die beste Pommesbude, teilen lernen müssen, "Ich möchte, dass Du niemals einer Frau auf die Nerven gehst.", sich nicht für Gesellschaftsspiele interessieren, ein Jugendbett mit Radio, Mix-Tapes, John Peel grüßt Christopher, TC Blau-Weiß Rees, früh auf Konzerte gehen können, die Klingonz, Stompen das Pogen der Psychobillys, Mad Sin & The Quakes & Ghoul Town, das Zwischenfall in Bochum, "New Day Rising" immer im Unterricht spielen, alle zum Techno, Team Mudhoney, die beiden "Touch Me"s, das Ding einer totalen Endlichkeit, tiefe Verbindungen zu Menschen, Pathos furchtbar finden, die Mythen über den Schwanz von Iggy Pop, Nick Hornby furchtbar finden, nach Woodstock reisen wollen, Press Club entdecken, Studium mit Auflegen finanzieren, wenn Tom Waits anfängt zu hauchen, stimmfixiert sein, der größte Trick von Lana Del Ray, The Flaming Cowboys, ein Jahr Schlagzeugunterricht, mal wieder rausgeflogen, Stress mit Sandro, plötzlich HiWi an der Uni, Promotion nahegelegt bekommen, Gründung eines Kulturverlags, Existenzphilosophie, Radio mit Stefanie Tücking, einen Agenten brauchen, endlich politisch schreiben können, legitimierte Sprecher:innen, Fred Perry & Tennis, die Wichtigkeit von Distanz, Interesse an Bildung, Räume werden enger, vermehrte Unsicherheiten, affirmative Zeiten, Feindlichkeit gegenüber Grundsäulen der Demokratie, mehr Differenz & Widerstreit aushaltbar, John McEnroe, die Rebarbarisierung von Tennis, ein Egotronic-Zitat, Zielgruppe: Boomer:innen, wie Werbung bei Reclam geht, "Keine Macht für Niemand" als Dokuserie, koreanisches Essen, dankbar für Vertrauen, eine Allergie gegen Robbie Williams, uvm.Drei Songs für die Playlist1) Ein Lied, das der 15-jährige Marcus geliebt hat: STOOGES - Search & Destroy2) Ein wichtiger deutscher Pop-Song, den zu wenig Leute auf dem Schirm haben: CRETINS - Samen im Darm3) Ein richtig gute musikalische Neuentdeckung von Marcus: PRESS CLUB - To All The Ones That I Love

In this episode we welcome the great Paul Gambaccini into RBP's world and ask him about his 50+ years as one of Britain's best-loved broadcasters. "The Great Gambo" tells us about his early radio days at Dartmouth College's WDCR station and explains how he slipped his foot in the door at Rolling Stone in 1970. He then recounts his first meeting with "underground deejay" John Peel (plus his BBC producer John Walters) while still an Oxford postgraduate fleeing Richard Nixon's America, We ask our guest about his famous Stone interviews with Elton John (and Bernie Taupin) and Paul McCartney, then hear about his Radio 1 debut in 1974. Paul discusses his sexuality, his winding up on the Beeb's "Christmas tree" list, and his nightmare year of being witch-hunted without evidence by the sleuths of Operation Yewtree. After offering his thoughts on the constitutional crisis in his homeland, our guest expresses his approval of Beyoncé ahead of her "Cowboy Carter" tour's London leg in June. We listen to clips from a 2003 audio interview with "Queen Bey" by The Observer Music Monthly's Simon Garfield. After Mark quotes from newly-added interviews with Elvis Presley (1969) and Roxy Music's (Brian) Eno (1973), Jasper talks us out with his thoughts on pieces about the Roots (2005) and Beyoncé's sister Solange (2007). Many thanks to special guest Paul Gambaccini. Hear his radio shows on the air, including the Paul Gambaccini Collection on BBC Radio 2. Pieces discussed: Paul Gambaccini's writer's page on RBP, The Rolling Stone Interview: Elton John, Paul McCartney, Beyoncé audio, Elvis the Husband talks about Elvis the Pelvis, The Strange World of Roxy Music, The Roots: Growing Underground, Romanthony: A Prince Among Men and Why Solange Matters.

Peter Capaldi – aka Malcolm Tucker, Dr Who, the universal screen delight and an Oscar-winning film director – was the singer in the punk band the Dreamboys in the late ‘70s who put out a single when he was at the art school in Glasgow. And then became an actor. And then - in the grand tradition of actors who've made albums, Hugh Laurie, Scarlett Johansson, Jeff Bridges and Keanu Reeves among them – released St Christopher in 2021. He's just recorded a second, Sweet Illusions, and talks to us in this extremely funny and entertaining pod about … … how his sole motivation was “a burning desire to be on the telly”. … the difference between fronting bands and being in plays. … how he grievously stitched up support band the Cocteau Twins at a gig in Grangemouth. … a teenage love of Slade - “a bit terrifying but still a bit safe”. … first-hand evidence of the connection between Blakey from On the Buses, Adolph Hitler and Beatles. … “you have to write a hundred songs before you can write a good one”. … arriving at art school in '76 a Neil Young fan and his overnight transformation – “peroxide hair, PVC trousers and bright red crepe sole shoes”. … seeing Simple Minds at the Mars Bar in Glasgow, Jim Kerr with his Shakespearian haircut, “strange, powerful, imaginative, post-glam”. … forming the Dreamboys and “trying to be big, clever and Kafka-esque”. … the stigma of being virtually the only band in Glasgow not to get a John Peel session. … writing the “bizarro pulp” lyrics for the Dreamboys – “we couldn't decide if we were the Cramps or Talking Heads”. … what's required, “apart from a terrible Scouse accent”, in playing John Lennon onstage and George Harrison onscreen. … auditioning (comedian, actor, TV host) Craig Ferguson as the band's drummer.   … how Bill Forsyth launched his acting career: “one minute you're supporting Altered Images, the next in a movie with Burt Lancaster”. … forming a duo with Keanu Reeves when filming Dangerous Liaisons in Paris – powdered wigs in the daytime, guitar/bass punk-thrash at night. .. the romantic Edward Hopper charm of Glasgow in the ‘70s - proto-goths, street lights, rain. … how Dr Robert of the Blow Monkeys and four months filming The Suicide Squad in Atlanta spurred him into writing songs.   … the greatest record of all time. Order the Sweet Illusions album here:https://shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/products/peter-capaldi-sweet-illusions-vinyl-lp-cd-lossless-dlHelp us to keep the conversation going by joining our global Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Capaldi – aka Malcolm Tucker, Dr Who, the universal screen delight and an Oscar-winning film director – was the singer in the punk band the Dreamboys in the late ‘70s who put out a single when he was at the art school in Glasgow. And then became an actor. And then - in the grand tradition of actors who've made albums, Hugh Laurie, Scarlett Johansson, Jeff Bridges and Keanu Reeves among them – released St Christopher in 2021. He's just recorded a second, Sweet Illusions, and talks to us in this extremely funny and entertaining pod about … … how his sole motivation was “a burning desire to be on the telly”. … the difference between fronting bands and being in plays. … how he grievously stitched up support band the Cocteau Twins at a gig in Grangemouth. … a teenage love of Slade - “a bit terrifying but still a bit safe”. … first-hand evidence of the connection between Blakey from On the Buses, Adolph Hitler and Beatles. … “you have to write a hundred songs before you can write a good one”. … arriving at art school in '76 a Neil Young fan and his overnight transformation – “peroxide hair, PVC trousers and bright red crepe sole shoes”. … seeing Simple Minds at the Mars Bar in Glasgow, Jim Kerr with his Shakespearian haircut, “strange, powerful, imaginative, post-glam”. … forming the Dreamboys and “trying to be big, clever and Kafka-esque”. … the stigma of being virtually the only band in Glasgow not to get a John Peel session. … writing the “bizarro pulp” lyrics for the Dreamboys – “we couldn't decide if we were the Cramps or Talking Heads”. … what's required, “apart from a terrible Scouse accent”, in playing John Lennon onstage and George Harrison onscreen. … auditioning (comedian, actor, TV host) Craig Ferguson as the band's drummer.   … how Bill Forsyth launched his acting career: “one minute you're supporting Altered Images, the next in a movie with Burt Lancaster”. … forming a duo with Keanu Reeves when filming Dangerous Liaisons in Paris – powdered wigs in the daytime, guitar/bass punk-thrash at night. .. the romantic Edward Hopper charm of Glasgow in the ‘70s - proto-goths, street lights, rain. … how Dr Robert of the Blow Monkeys and four months filming The Suicide Squad in Atlanta spurred him into writing songs.   … the greatest record of all time. Order the Sweet Illusions album here:https://shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/products/peter-capaldi-sweet-illusions-vinyl-lp-cd-lossless-dlHelp us to keep the conversation going by joining our global Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Capaldi – aka Malcolm Tucker, Dr Who, the universal screen delight and an Oscar-winning film director – was the singer in the punk band the Dreamboys in the late ‘70s who put out a single when he was at the art school in Glasgow. And then became an actor. And then - in the grand tradition of actors who've made albums, Hugh Laurie, Scarlett Johansson, Jeff Bridges and Keanu Reeves among them – released St Christopher in 2021. He's just recorded a second, Sweet Illusions, and talks to us in this extremely funny and entertaining pod about … … how his sole motivation was “a burning desire to be on the telly”. … the difference between fronting bands and being in plays. … how he grievously stitched up support band the Cocteau Twins at a gig in Grangemouth. … a teenage love of Slade - “a bit terrifying but still a bit safe”. … first-hand evidence of the connection between Blakey from On the Buses, Adolph Hitler and Beatles. … “you have to write a hundred songs before you can write a good one”. … arriving at art school in '76 a Neil Young fan and his overnight transformation – “peroxide hair, PVC trousers and bright red crepe sole shoes”. … seeing Simple Minds at the Mars Bar in Glasgow, Jim Kerr with his Shakespearian haircut, “strange, powerful, imaginative, post-glam”. … forming the Dreamboys and “trying to be big, clever and Kafka-esque”. … the stigma of being virtually the only band in Glasgow not to get a John Peel session. … writing the “bizarro pulp” lyrics for the Dreamboys – “we couldn't decide if we were the Cramps or Talking Heads”. … what's required, “apart from a terrible Scouse accent”, in playing John Lennon onstage and George Harrison onscreen. … auditioning (comedian, actor, TV host) Craig Ferguson as the band's drummer.   … how Bill Forsyth launched his acting career: “one minute you're supporting Altered Images, the next in a movie with Burt Lancaster”. … forming a duo with Keanu Reeves when filming Dangerous Liaisons in Paris – powdered wigs in the daytime, guitar/bass punk-thrash at night. .. the romantic Edward Hopper charm of Glasgow in the ‘70s - proto-goths, street lights, rain. … how Dr Robert of the Blow Monkeys and four months filming The Suicide Squad in Atlanta spurred him into writing songs.   … the greatest record of all time. Order the Sweet Illusions album here:https://shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/products/peter-capaldi-sweet-illusions-vinyl-lp-cd-lossless-dlHelp us to keep the conversation going by joining our global Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wendy Robinson in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.thecalmzone.net/ The band was formed by Wendy Robinson (vocals) and Polly Hancock (vocals, guitar), initially with a drum machine. This line-up recorded the debut "Don't Go Back" EPon Big Cat UK (catalogue number BBA02) in August 1988) achieving "Single of the Week" in Melody Maker. A John Peel session, produced by Dale Griffin and recorded at the BBC studios in Golders Green, London, was first broadcast on 21 September 1988 and repeated on 11 October 1988. It featured four original songs; "Perfect Dream Home", "Fine Lines", "Dr Fell" and "Backward" Daydream. They then recruited Dana Baldinger (born Seattle,), and signed to One Little Indian Records, releasing "Please Let Me Go" as a single in April 1990; this too attained Single of The Week in Melody Maker. Baldinger was eventually replaced by Anne Rogers of The Crowd Scene.

I had the pleasure to talk to frontman HARRY STAFFORD of Manchester post-punk legends INCA BABIES about the band's latest album Ghost Mechanic Nine, released on Black Lagoon Records. We also talked about the  "Inca Babies Documentary on the Making of Ghost Mechanic Nine - From 80s Hulme to 2024." A vibrant part of Britain's early postpunk/goth/death rock scene, INCA BABIES amassed a steady following through touring and releasing six singles and four albums, all entering the UK Indie Charts. They also recorded four sessions for BBC's legendary John Peel show between 1984 and 1988. The band reformed in 2007 and hasn't looked back since.Stafford (guitar, keys, vocals) revisits the raw guitar sounds of the band's 80s output, joined by Rob Haynes (drums, percussion), Jim Adama (bass) and Kevin G. Davy (trumpet).Watch the Interview on YouTube :  https://youtu.be/iP6IwbGg2Tw?si=0jB8EUpodZo_HizfInca Babies Documentary on the Making of Ghost Mechanic Nine - From 80s Hulme to 2024:https://youtu.be/B3vjByUSSSY?si=A3Z1u7R5Ceonk9u6https://incababies1.bandcamp.com/Photo of Harry taken by Mick PeekThank you for liking, subscribing and sharing this podcast !  DARK ALOHA for your continued support !  Follow me on my other social media sites YouTube :   https://www.youtube.com/@DJNocturnaWebsite: https://djnocturna.comFacebook:   / nocturna.remixed  Instagram:   / djnocturna  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/dj.nocturna  Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/djnocturna.bsky.socialX: https://x.com/djnocturna

Liverpool post-punk pioneers The Room are back with 'Nemesis', the potent second single from their latest album 'The Telling', presenting their trademark blend of progressive, alternative pop and sultry post-punk. As with the lead track 'The Teller', the accompanying video was produced by Mark Jordan. A magical sonic adventure for fans of 80s post-punk and folk-horror aesthetics alike.Firm favourites of the late great John Peel, The Room was formed in 1979 in the golden years of northern English post-punk. In 2023, they re-formed after a lengthy hiatus, releasing their critically acclaimed 'Restless Fate' album, their first release in 38 years. Their melodic blend of progressive, alternative pop and sultry post-punk is as fresh and relevant now as when they disbanded in 1985.Formed by singer Dave Jackson and bassist Becky Stringer, they are joined by original drummer Clive Thomas, along with guitarist Darren Brown, keyboardist Ethan Kyme, and the haunting backing vocals of Helena Jacks. 

Episode 1000: A classic episode with an extended extra bit!

Ethereal Encounters Unveiled welcomes Mark Christopher Lee February 20th, 2025 Topic:Are Aliens A Part of God's Creation? Investigative Film Maker Mark Christopher Lee Born - not so recently in a Northern mill town where he studied Classical music at the renowned Huddersfield School of Music - eventually escaped to the glorious south of England and found solace in indie pop and after a short stint with morose Scots band The Jesus And Mary Chain he formed his band The Pocket Gods in 1998. Some 25 years later, and 76 albums and 5,000 songs later, the band has gone from playing gigs to a couple of dogs and a piano tuner to obtaining 10 Guinness World Records millions of streams, bringing real change to a broken music industry. High-profile champions along the way have been John Peel, the legendary BBC Radio 1 D.J. who loved their track Ballad Of The Peshwari Naan, and more recently Tom Robinson of 2,4,6,8 Motorway fame. His campaign for fair royalties from Spotify led to them changing their playlist rules to allow 30-second tracks on them and also led to them increasing their subscription rates, which hopefully will be passed on to artists. He has also given evidence to the U.K. parliament in their investigation into the economics of music streaming. He has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Fox News, BBC World News, BBC 5 Live, TalkTV, ITV, London Live, The Independent, The Times, and many more. He decided to start making films in 2019 to tell the story of his band and then to make T.V. so that he could explore his love of UFOs and the paranormal. Check out Mark's world-first album, 100X30, which featured 100 songs all 30 seconds long—this led to the first of many Guinness World Records.

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Ethereal Encounters Unveiled welcomes Mark Christopher Lee February 20th, 2025 Topic:Are Aliens A Part of God's Creation? Investigative Film Maker Mark Christopher Lee Born - not so recently in a Northern mill town where he studied Classical music at the renowned Huddersfield School of Music - eventually escaped to the glorious south of England and found solace in indie pop and after a short stint with morose Scots band The Jesus And Mary Chain he formed his band The Pocket Gods in 1998. Some 25 years later, and 76 albums and 5,000 songs later, the band has gone from playing gigs to a couple of dogs and a piano tuner to obtaining 10 Guinness World Records millions of streams, bringing real change to a broken music industry. High-profile champions along the way have been John Peel, the legendary BBC Radio 1 D.J. who loved their track Ballad Of The Peshwari Naan, and more recently Tom Robinson of 2,4,6,8 Motorway fame. His campaign for fair royalties from Spotify led to them changing their playlist rules to allow 30-second tracks on them and also led to them increasing their subscription rates, which hopefully will be passed on to artists. He has also given evidence to the U.K. parliament in their investigation into the economics of music streaming. He has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, Fox News, BBC World News, BBC 5 Live, TalkTV, ITV, London Live, The Independent, The Times, and many more. He decided to start making films in 2019 to tell the story of his band and then to make T.V. so that he could explore his love of UFOs and the paranormal. Check out Mark's world-first album, 100X30, which featured 100 songs all 30 seconds long—this led to the first of many Guinness World Records. https://tubitv.com/person/f4581e/mark-christopher-lee

Episode 998: "We listen almost every week.... not knowing where the next show will take us.... thanks!"

What more can be said about returning guest Steve Michener (Big Dipper, Volcano Suns) that hasn't been said already during his SEVEN previous appearances?!? Perhaps not much, but Steve is ALWAYS a great guest, and he returns with a gem of a record that many may not have heard of before - the delightful one-and-done release by British singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist Henry Badowski, 1981's 'Life Is A Grand' Songs discussed in this episode: All Going Out Together - Big Dipper; Life Is A Grand - Henry Badowski; I Dream Of Jeannie - Hypnolovewheel; My Face, Baby, Sign Here With Me - Henry Badowski; Right To Work - Chelsea; Antipope - King; Kids In America - Kim Wilde; My Face, Henry's In Love - Henry Badowski; That Summer Feeling - Jonathan Richman; Swimming With The Fish In The Sea, The Inside Out - Henry Badowski; The New World - Robert Fripp; Lester Leaps In - The Monochrome Set; Life Is A Grand - Henry Badowski; Don't Bring Harry - The Stranglers; Silver Trees, This Was Meant To Be - Henry Badowski; Common People - Pulp; Anywhere Else - Henry Badowski; Baby, Sign Here With Me - King; Edward The Bear - The Damned; Baby, Sign Here With Me - Henry Badowski; Shot By Both Sides - Magazine; Dead Finks Don't Talk - Brian Eno; Rampant - Henry Badowski; Love Is The Drug -Roxy Music; Making Love With My Wife - Henry Badowski; She's Fetching - Big Dipper; My Baby Don't Care - King

Episode 997: It was Australia in 2022, Scotland in 2023, France in 2024, who is dominating 2024 so far.... Italy

Episode 996: "Unearthing ever more gems outside the music mainstream"

Episode 995: "Your shows lift me up each week - amazing music!"

Episode 994: Great Authors inspire in this new music

Episode 993: Is the feminine voice the finest experience in music?

Episode 992: The first show of 2025 is full of crackers fit for FFO 2025 come December!

Broadcaster and Radio DJ Annie Nightingale passed away earlier this year. In memory of her, please enjoy this episode of the Book Club podcast, from the archives, in which she joined Sam Leith in 2020 to talk about the publication of her book Hey Hi Hello.   Annie Nightingale was Britain's first female DJ, an occasional Spectator contributor, and the longest serving presenter of Radio One. Annie spoke to Sam about the Beatles' secrets, BBC sexism, getting into rave culture, the John Peel she knew - and how while most people never get past the music they love in their teens, she's never lost her drive to hear tunes she's never heard before.

Alan Buckley in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyCcKAa35PE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayh-vWqDzBU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2ioIhmzGEI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVfK1tbeGwk&list=PLcDwkXhr5uEwekhN-p-OKHqcY_cLxvWjR Mid 80s proto-janglers Here Comes Everybody inspired Andy Bell (Ride/Oasis) to buy his first guitar, then, mission accomplished, broke up in 1986. Singer/ guitarist Richard and drummer Pete were introduced to bassist Alan by some HCE fans at St Paul's Arts Centre later that year, and The Anyways' core trio was born. Their goal was to wear black and sound like The Velvet Underground, but luckily they got it slightly wrong and ended up sounding like themselves (while still wearing black). Jennie used to read the newspaper onstage and on one occasion shorted out the keyboard by pouring fizzy pop into it. Trudy, a volunteer mental health worker, brought a big following from the Mill Drop-In Centre, to liven up the usual anoraked indie audience. Sounds reviewed the band's second gig, The Television Personalities offered support slots at the 100 Club in Oxford St, and Notown Records put out the first single, Confession, in 1987. Overcome by the excitement of being played on John Peel (once), Jennie left, and Ali took her place. The Anyways became regular performers at the Camden Falcon, where Bobby Gillespie told them they needed more guitar solos. Two tracks (no solos) were featured on The Jericho Collection in 1988 alongside Notown label-mates Shake Appeal (lots of solos). A video of rousing revolutionary anthem Levitate the Pentagon was shown on satellite TV at 2.00am. The Anyways played in Oxford, London, and Bristol with Talulah Gosh, Razorcuts, The Mission and Ride... and on their own at a Hindu wedding in Hendon (kicking off the evening with that cheery toe-tapper, Love Gone Bad). Band mantra Welcome to Psychedelic Country became even more appropriate when Hamish and Karen joined in 1990. An album (Love Lies) was recorded by Rich Haines at Dungeon Studios, but sadly not released. A swirling cover of George Harrison's If I needed someone graced a charity album called Revolution No. 9. Despite their sterling work on the swirling, Hamish and Karen decided to go more Country than Psychedelic, and left to form Lucky and The Losers in 1991. The final incarnation of The Anyways was completed by guitar maestro Mark, who had previously acted as friend and multi-tasking facilitator to the band for some time - in celebration, chilled Frascati was served to the new line-up onstage at the Zodiac in front of hundreds of delighted Heavenly fans. The Sunshine Down EP came out on Marineville Records in 1993, by which time Richard had received stage-fright counselling from Jonathan Richman and the band had supported Bad Manners at a college ball. Wider (not inspired by Buster Bloodvessel) was featured on the Days Spent Dreaming compilation. By now people wanted to spread their musical wings, so The Anyways' Grand Finale gig was held in 1994 at the Jericho Tavern (the band's spiritual home for many years). 

Mark Hoyle in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.route-online.com/all-books/swerve https://dubsex.net/about Dub Sex are often cited as one of Manchester's greatest ‘lost' bands. Formed in the concrete landscape of 1980s Hulme, their music is appropriately raw and intense, bass-led with wiry guitar patterns swirling around the impassioned vocal style and presence of frontman Mark Hoyle.  They came to prominence over the release of five critically acclaimed EPs and mini-albums in the late 80s. John Peel picked up on them from the outset playing a demo recording of ‘Tripwire!' later describing the band on-air as “one of my very favourites”. Dub Sex went on to record 4 sessions for his BBC Radio show, the first of which incredibly aired 3 times in just 6 weeks during Feb/Mar 1987.   ‘Tripwire!' saw a formal release later in 1987 on the band's debut EP. The mini-album ‘Push' and ‘The Underneath' EP soon followed. Enthusiastic music press reviews helped the band's profile rise amongst the post-punk fraternity and incendiary live shows led to several TV appearances including BBC's influential ‘Snub TV' and Tony Wilson's Granada show ‘The Other Side of Midnight'.   By early 1989 and the release of the ‘Swerve' EP, Dub Sex had become Indie Chart regulars with ‘Swerve' also making John Peel's ‘Festive Fifty' at the end of that year.  

Episode 986: Last show and last chance to get your VOTES into the Festive Fifty One F51 - https://inmemoryofjohnpeel.com/festive-51-2019-voting/

Episode 985: Obsession and Mysterious Intent as listeners vie for their best of the year VOTES in the Festive Fifty One F51 https://inmemoryofjohnpeel.com/festive-51-2019-voting/

Mark Wilson & Pete Barker in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWEISh0MznA Anarchic rockabilly beloved by the late John Peel. "If Elvis had been a Marx Brother, he would have invented Pink Peg Slax" (James Brown, NME) With a name derived from an obscure Eddie Cochran rocker, Pink Peg Slax promise rockabilly revivalism, but these veterans of the Leeds 80s music scene deliver musical subversion. Borne out of punk, the Slax line-up were original members of the Mekons, the Sisters of Mercy and The Gang of Four. Celebrated by John Peel and Andy Kershaw (4 Radio 1 sessions), the NME (3 singles and 2 albums gained 5-star reviews) and TV chef Keith Floyd (who wrote sleeve notes) Pink Peg Slax knocked out 100% original tunes with a deft rockabilly-cajun approach. Pink Peg Slax provided the necessary knowing wink to counter the gothic scowl on the face of indie music in the mid-80s. The Smiths released Meat Is Murder; the Slax released Eat More Meat. The only band ever to offer James Cagney impressions as serious musical output on night-time Radio One, Pink Peg Slax busked their way onto C4's The Tube, annoyed legions of Goths by supporting The Mission on tour and wrote songs about drunken pigs, deaf railwaymen, murderous Frenchmen and Holsten Pils. Frontman Vince Berkeley, often at odds with the world and the time of day, once thanked an audience of fairground workers for not being "gippos", told an indifferent audience in Dusseldorf to "go away and make some chemicals" and regularly spat on, kicked or threatened audience members he felt were disrespecting the band. And yet the band's Roman Catholicism led to album reviews in The Universe, the premier UK religious weekly. After a break of 20 years to raise families and conquer the world of work, Pink Peg Slax return with their original line-up and most of their hair intact..

Episode 984: Joy, tragedy, suspense and celebration all contained under maximum pressure!

Episode 983: "Can't wait for the Festive Fity One!"

Episode 982: "It's a mixed-up, muddled-up world, but we have this show to lift us up"

It's jangly and jarring, but irresistibly hypnotic.  Mark E Smith chants this incantation as if he is literally crawling out of his skin. The performance is teeth grinding punk rock in its distilled essence. a portrait of a poet in service to anarchy. And, funny. Deeply biting and ironical, this was DJ champion, John Peel's favorite group. The lyrics here seem improvised, but he's a gonzo beat poet extraordinaire - he's written it all down, and delivers it with his signature repetition in a discordant bray.  “You don't have to be weird to be wiredYou don't have to be an American to be strangeYou don't have to be strange to be strangeYou don't have to be weird to be weird”After seeing the Sex Pistols in '76 Mr Smith had a vision that carried him for 42 years through a ridiculous number of personnel changes. It doesn't matter who is playing as long as Mark is at the mic. He said once, “if it's me and your granny, it's The Fall”.Mark was a difficult, complex man who died in 2018 at the age of 60, leaving behind 32 studio albums and countless live versions. One could pick out practically any Fall tune, and experience that singular voice - “attitude personified,” one journalist dubbed it. I chose this cut because it makes me smile every time I hear it. I hate being in that condition myself, but it's fun to vicariously share Mark's flirtation with psychosis. 

At my invitation, Steve Albini appeared on Kreative Kontrol at least once a year since its inception in 2013. We started a tradition where we spoke just ahead of annual, poverty alleviation Letters to Santa live events, such as the gala they're holding on November 23, 2024, at the Brookfield Zoo Chicago: Discovery Center, featuring Jeff Tweedy, Fred Armisen, and Kim Deal among others. To maintain the tradition and spirit of the talks we had, I plan to feature archival interviews I conducted with Steve over the years, presenting them here ahead of Letters to Santa events for as long as possible. Here's the second radio interview we ever did. It took place in the early summer of 2007 and was ostensibly about the then new Shellac album, Excellent Italian Greyhound, and touched upon local radio fame, Martina Navratilova, people who film concerts instead of participating in them, Canada, SCTV, John Peel, and more.Support vish on Patreon! Specifically by November 21, 2024 to help reach our membership drive goal of 600 paid subscribers!Thanks to the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts. Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters to Santa. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:My first Steve Albini interview (2006)Ep. #869: Steve AlbiniEp. #826: Steve Albini and Fred ArmisenEp. #806: The BreedersEp. #692: WilcoSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 981: Things are building to a crescendo 

A BONUS midweek show to highlights some tracks I'd missed earlier in the year.

Episode 979: “one of the most consistently interesting music radio shows around” 

Episode 978: "phenomenal music that leads me to stop, replay a couple of times and then check out individually"

Episode 977: Living in the moment during Daylight Savings

Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie und The White Stripes: Sie alle hat der legendäre britische Radio-DJ John Peel (Todestag 25.10.2004) entdeckt oder bekannt gemacht. Von Amy Zayed.

NEW Epic tracks with plenty of light relief mixed in for your listening comfort...

Our record-breaking partnership faces a fresh set of spin bowlers on the rock and roll pitch but rifles a few shots over the pavilion roof, among them … … the time Elvis let his daughter ride her pony through the house. … when Moon Zappa (10) found naked hippies making candles in the garden. … “Can you get that? It might be someone important.” The Queen when her mobile rang. … Billy Joel's daily commute to work by helicopter. … John Peel, Elton John, Robert Christgau … who's listened to the most music in the history of the planet? … “Choice is a tax, a penalty”: the faint sense of nausea you get from Netflix' fathomless sense of abundance. … how Elvis became a hillbilly with an unlimited budget. … are ChatGPT's music recommendations actually quite useful? We test the Beatles, Joni Mitchell and Miles Davis. … “what kind of a genius doesn't have medical insurance?” … old WW2 movies v the new Netflix series? There's only one winner … … plus Abba, Steampacket, Steeleye Span and Humble Pie: supergroups that worked.Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Poets speak as the world hooks on an Edinburgh loop 

Episode 974: Q: "Your segues are ridiculous - how do you come up with them?" A:"I had to look that up - I thought they were segways"

This week's show-you did it again. Fucking brilliant and political ❤️❤️

Somedays you want to hide away with just a seagull for company... if so, why not let us join the party with nine songs from The Sewer Cats, Johnny Nasty Boots, The Chords UK, Mothra Slapping Orchestra, The Hard Toms, Alldeepends, Bermuda Squares, HS2 and Hood Rats.Voice of Jeff, Comedy Suburbs, Tony has your Facebook comments, Timo, sad news about The Hard Toms, seagull, last week, house hunting, Shropshire, John Peel, renovations, Chuck, Tour rained off, From the Vaults, Tony's International Gig Guide, this week, Lincolnshire, Forest v Wolves, Rockin' The Boneyard, no Izzatwat, Quiztime for Tony, jingles, Quatrro Tonaggio and a reminder of the ways you can listen.Song 1: The Sewer Cats – Tell Me Something TrueSong 2: Johnny Nasty Boots - SohoSong 3: The Chords UK – Indie Disco Friday NightSong 4: Mothra Slapping Orchestra – Ain't Got The SameSong 5: The Hard Toms – She's A LadySong 6: Alldeepends – El Surf Ya TengoSong 7: Bermuda Squares - OutsiderSong 8: HS2 – Don't Really Matter To MeSong 9: Hood Rats – We Can Be Zeros