Podcasts about Pet Shop Boys

With tracks from Rufus & Chaka Khan, Pet Shop Boys, Gayle Adams, Buscemi, Bernardo Pinheiro, Vinny Villbass, Spinners, Captain Sensible, Curses, HAAi, Totem Projects, Buena Vista Social Club (Vijay & Sofía Remix), Joutro Mundo, GLOK, Totem Projects, Spirit Catcher, Sir Own, Teno Afrika, Animl, Sun Sone, Baby Berserk, Edward Ka-Spel. Contact: dj@ribeaud.ch.

Icona Pop Feat. Charli XCX - I Love It Years And Years & Pet Shop Boys - It's A Sin Bastille - Pompeii Chromeo - Jealous Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks Post Malone Feat. Morgan Wallen - I Had Some Help Simply Red - Stars Charles & Eddie - Would I Lie To You Kid Rock - All Summer Long Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso Dua Lipa - Levitating Chumbawamba - Tubthumping Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World Green Day - Boulevard Of Broken Dreams The Police - Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic Panic ! At The Disco - High Hopes Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In their second Actually episode, Graham and Chris unearth the stories behind some of Pet Shop Boys' most loved songs, with tales of paranoia, privatisation, puppets and Pavarotti. There's a comprehensive breakdown of inspirations and collaborators - from Bobby O and Ennio to Cameo and Gazebo - and analysis of everything, including the kitchen sink. By the time the last train pulls out of King's Cross, they've uncovered the album's major themes, and things are looking bleak. Thankfully love is discovered in a pair of Heart singles. But - own up - who forgot to book the orchestra?” To support the Pet Shop Boys In Depth podcast visit our Crowdfunder: https://gofund.me/5a755ef8   Or our T-shirt store: https://in-depth.teemill.com   And you can get additional In Depth content on social media: Facebook: http://tiny.cc/3jhcvz Bluesky: http://tiny.cc/jc7h001 X: http://tiny.cc/lc7h001

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In this episode of In the Key of Q, Dan Hall speaks with Ben McGarvey, who performs as Minute Taker. Ben's music is characterized by a signature blend of retro synth-pop, haunting piano melodies, and emotionally charged lyrics that explore the depth of human experience.Episode SummaryBen opens up about the origins of his stage name "Minute Taker" – a reference to his former day job that created an ironic contrast with his artistic identity. He describes it as "simultaneously mundane and otherworldly," reflecting the dual nature of his creative life.The conversation traverses Ben's musical evolution from a teenager in the 90s who was drawn to 80s synth music to his current work creating atmospheric, emotionally resonant songs. Ben reflects on how living in rural Shropshire as a young gay man shaped his relationship with music as a form of escape and self-expression.Throughout the episode, Ben courageously discusses his experiences with depression and how this has informed the melancholic quality of his music. Rather than viewing this melancholia as something negative, he explores how it can be "so beautiful" and serves as a connective tissue between artist and listener.Key Moments02:59 - Ben discusses his musical influences growing up, including Kate Bush, Pet Shop Boys, Tori Amos, and PJ Harvey07:47 - Reflections on growing up as a gay child in rural Britain during the Section 28 era09:35 - Ben shares his early songwriting experiences and how music became a form of escape16:46 - Discussion about representation and the importance of addressing songs explicitly to men22:46 - Ben speaks candidly about his experiences with depression and how it manifests24:44 - The evolution of Ben's work into audiovisual projects, including his concept album exploring gay men's lives throughout history28:32 - Details about his upcoming album "The Oblivion," inspired by Blade Runner and 80s sounds34:20 - Information about Ben's subscription service for fans to access exclusive musicGuest BioBen McGarvey is a Manchester-based musician who performs under the name Minute Taker. His work blends retro synth sounds with piano and emotional lyrics to create atmospheric, often melancholic music. Beyond traditional albums, Ben has expanded into audiovisual projects that explore LGBTQ+ experiences throughout history. His most recent album "Wolf Hours" included an accompanying visual narrative, and he's currently finishing his new album "The Oblivion."Gateway TrackBen recommends "Lead You Home," the opening track from his album "Wolf Hours," as the perfect introduction to his music. The song encapsulates his recent musical direction with its melancholic, synthy, and atmospheric qualities while remaining catchy. The accompanying music video alternates between scenes set in the 1980s and 1918, telling the story of two World War I soldiers.Gateway TrackMinute Taker website.In the Key of Q celebrates queer musicians and their stories. Find us on Twitter, Instagram, or email us at intheKeyofQ@gmail.com.Theme music by Paul Leonidou at Unstoppable Monsters.

What's better than one unique voice? Do you have to ask? Here in Top Ten Unique Voices That Sound Great Together, our good friend and returning champion Gabe Scalone lays out his vision for an obvious but awesome topic. Here it is in a nutshell - 2 singers that have unmistakable flair and originality, combining forces like the finest chocolate and some amazing peanut butter to create a taste sensation. Two great tastes that taste great together, as Madison Avenue used to say. Picks 10-6 are revealed here in Part 1.We've lowered our prices, but not our standards over at the ATTT Patreon! Those who are kindly contributing $2 a month are receiving an exclusive monthly Emergency Pod episode featuring our favorite guests and utilizing our patent-pending improv format in which we miraculously pull a playlist out of thin air. The Old Boy Himself Ryan Blake joined for May's bonus episode.Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/c/alltimetoptenWe're having a blast chatting it up about music over on the ATTT Facebook Group. Join us and start a conversation!https://www.facebook.com/groups/940749894391295

Simply Retro by Tin Box pres. Flashback Friday 01. Erasure - A Little Respect 02. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up 03. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax 04. Madonna - Into The Groove 05. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean 06. Human League - Don't You Want Me 07. Black Box - Ride On Time 08. Erasure - Stop! 09. Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts 10. Bros - I Owe You Nothing 11. Yazz & The Plastic Population - The Only Way Is Up 12. Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind 13. Depeche Mode - Just Can't Get Enough 14. King - Love & Pride 15. Tiffany - I Think We Are Alone Now 16. Pet Shop Boys - It's A Sin 17. Giorgio Moroder & Phil Oakey - Together In Electric Dreams 18. Wham! - I'm Your Man 19. Communards - Don't Leave Me This Way 20. Weather Girls - It's Raining Men 21. Madness - Baggy Trousers 22. Soft Cell - Tainted Love 23. George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You 24. Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark 25. Wham! - The Edge Of Heaven MORE FLASHBACK FRIDAY ▶️ bit.ly/RA_Flashback MORE RETRO MIXTAPES ▶️ bit.ly/RA_Retro reactivateasia.com MORE INFO ON TIN BOX GROUP

In the latest of their album deep-dives, Graham and Chris rewind life's cassette to summer 1987 to set the scene for the arrival of Actually. Graham's teenage diary shines new light on the headlines and music charts of the day, before the album's upfront singles are comprehensively unpacked, with a little help from Jonathan King (boo!) and Ed the Duck (hurrah!). After deconstructing the sleeve and mourning the memorabilia they've lost to Pet Shop Boys heaven over the decades, it's fantasy setlist time, with Chris pitching his ideas for the Actually tour which never actually happened. Part two next week! To support the Pet Shop Boys In Depth podcast visit our Crowdfunder: https://gofund.me/5a755ef8 Or our T-shirt store: https://in-depth.teemill.com   You can get additional In Depth content on social media: Facebook: http://tiny.cc/3jhcvz Bluesky: http://tiny.cc/jc7h001 X: http://tiny.cc/lc7h001

Send us a textSoft Cell- FOLGE 85 -  Wir klären in dieser Folge ein für alle Mal:Wieso hat Daniel Miller von Mute Soft Cell nicht unter Vertrag genommen, obwohl er deren Single Memorabila produziert hat?Was hat der Sound von Soft Cell mit ihrer Herkunft zu tun?Wieso haben Marc Almond und Some bizarre Gründer Stephen «Stevo» Pearce bei ihrem Label Phonogramm die goldenen Schallplatten von Status Quo zerschlagen?Warum wurde das Video zu Sex Dwarf nie veröffentlicht?Welche Rolle spielte Frank Tovey aka Fad Gadget in der Karriere von Soft Cell?Wenn ihr wissen wollt, welcher Song vom berühmten Some Bizarre Sampler die Basslinie von Billy Jean «inspiriert» hat, dann hört mal hier rein: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2LYxIOkyeQ -       Fun facts, hard facts & Nerd FactsIm Gegensatz zu dem, was Thomas behauptet, wurde der Some Bizarre Samplerbeitrag The girl with the patent leather face nicht von Daniel Miller produziert, sondern von Soft Cell selbst im Studio von John Darling. Daniel Miller hat dann aber deren erste Single bei Phonogram Memorabila produziert, während Tainted love ihre zweite Single dort war.Marc Almond lag 2004 nach einem beinah tödlichen Motorradunfall einen Monat im Koma.Das ist das Original-Video von Tainted love, welches Soft Cell heute lieber nicht mehr zeigen würde. Gleichzeitig erzählt es aber auch, aus welchem anarchistischen Kunstkontext die Band stammte: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCTBuOheUpEDer größte Erfolg von Dave Balls Nachfolgeprojekt The Grid mit Swamp thing findet ihr hier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCTBuOheUpEDie aktuelle Kooperation zwischen Soft Cell und den Pet Shop Boys findet ihr hier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cv4QNTg1MpsHier der erste Auftritt von Soft Cell mit Tainted love bei Top of the Pops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CppOyay3UsMUnd hier der zweite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2KWwakcakY  -       LinksPodcast Disko 80: https://disko80.buzzsprout.comRSS-Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1754816.rssDisko 80 bei Replay.fm: listen.replay.fm/tunein-aac-hdHomepage: http://www.purwienundkowa.comAktuelle CD von Purwien & Kowa: https://ffm.to/puk5Musik von Purwien & Kowa: https://purwienkowa.bandcamp.comBücher von Purwien & Kowa: https://amzn.to/2W9Ftj8Videos von Purwien & Kowa: https://bit.ly/3QVfTbRFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purwienundkowaSpotify Playlist Folge 85: https://bit.ly/4jz4IBj

Phil Harding had his hands in as many hits in the 80s/90s as anyone you care to mention. We will only concern ourselves with the better decade as we look into his career as producer/engineer and mixer.1. THE EARLY YEARS (Pre-1980-83)How Phil got into the business in the 70s, working with the likes of Gerry Rafferty (Baker Street!), The Walker Brothers (No Regrets!) and The Clash (White Man in Hammersmith Palais!), etc.Phil moves into the 80s with KIlling Joke and a very unique contribution to Sign of The Times by The Belle Stars. There is discussion on the differences (and similarities) between mixing pop and rock.2. MATT BIANCO/BASIA (1984-88)Working with Peter Collins leads to engineering Matt Bianco's first album which leads to Phil producing the follow up and mixing Basia's first solo LP. Through Peter connections are made with Pete Waterman.General chat on Phil's approach to mixing a track.3. STOCK AITKEN AND WATERMAN (PT 1) (1983-87)Phil enters the world of SAW. Talk of who did what within the team and experiences with Lamont Dozier, Princess, Mel & Kim and early Rick Astley.Further talk on who had "Woolworth's ears" and why SAW didn't produce Pet Shop Boys.4. DEAD OR ALIVE (1986-88)Let's face it, this section is almost exclusively about You Spin Me Round, the first SAW number one and an iconic 80s hit.5. BANANARAMA (1986-88)Working on Venus, Bananarama wanted the Spin-Me-Round hi NRG treatment, leading to a number of massive pop hits.  Also discussed is the Bananarama vocal approach and how it was decided who at the Hit Factory worked on what.EITHER/OR | Does Phil have the Terminator listen to Prince on his ghettoblaster or Robocop listen to MJ on his walkman?Phil can be found Website: philhardingmusic.comTwitter: @phardingmusicFacebook: Phil Harding80sography@gmail.comSend us a text

Phil Harding is a celebrated UK Recording Engineer who worked from the ‘70s through the ‘90s with artists like The Clash, Bananarama, Rick Astley, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Kylie Minogue and many others. His recent projects include Cliff Richard and Belinda Carlisle. He's also earned a doctorate and he's written a book called “Pop Music Production”.My featured song is my reimagined version of The Kink's “You Really Got Me” from the album The Queen's Carnival by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.—----------------------------------------Connect with Phil:www.philhardingmusic.com—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“MOON SHOT” is Robert's latest single, reflecting his Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------“SOSTICE” is Robert's single with a rockin' Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.Click HERE for all links.—---------------------------------“THE GIFT” is Robert's ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.Click HERE for all links.—-------------------------------------“LOU'S BLUES”. Robert's Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!Click HERE for all links.—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

Graham and Chris turn TV hosts to present a special edition of This Is Your Life, calling out Pet Shop Boys' 10 greatest achievements from the famed Big Red Book. Career highs recalled include having their first 12” available in Soho's Record Shack, rescuing Dusty and aiding the drive to pardon Alan Turing, as well as subverting UK institutions and rubbing shoulders with Hollywood royalty. There's also In Depth analysis of Hallo Spaceboy's cut-up lyrics and Neil's only published poem, while guests lining up to pay tribute include Bobby O, Madonna, Sammy Davis Jr, Es Devlin, Emily Eavis and Jimmy Tarbuck himself. But will Neil and Chris accept their knighthoods for services to pop? There's only one way to find out...

Text the showClare is a keyboard player and singer based between London, Scotland and Japan.Her credits include artists like Harry Styles, Pet Shop Boys, Kae Tempest, and KT Tunstall. Amongst many other things, we discussed Clare's move from Japan to Scotland as a teenager, falling in and out of love with music, and figuring out how to operate as an introvert in the industry.I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did.(Recorded April 22nd 2025)Support the showFollow me on Instagram - @nategrooveSubscribe to support the show - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058148/supportAny questions or guest suggestions, please email nwinsessionwith@gmail.com

Another two hours of songs you will remember. With Artistes such as Belinda Carlisle, R.E.M., Dire Straits, Queen, Roy Orbison, The Pet Shop Boys and loads more..... as usual !

With the tour that nearly never began now threatening never to end, Graham and Chris don their robo-tuning-fork-rabbit-ears to consider what Pet Shop Boys fans really want from a greatest hits show. Deep cuts are welcome - unless it's to the singer's thumb. Stories are shared from Hull, Rome, Koko and Funny Girls, and there's talk of theme parks, toilet breaks, inflatable beds and popstar dreams. Plus, in a dream sequence inspired by Neil's Marvel Comics days: Is Pet Shop Boys' career simply one long journey through a multiverse of overlapping Dreamworlds? And - for an encore - Graham and Chris get their dream call to curate the setlist for ‘Dreamworld 2: Return To Dreamworld'!”   If you would like to share your own PSB stories and by possibly be part of a future 'fans' episode - please complete our fans survey. https://forms.gle/tBRi5C5aX2XJZfyw9   To support the Pet Shop Boys In Depth podcast visit our Crowdfunder: https://gofund.me/5a755ef8 Or visit our T-shirt store: https://in-depth.teemill.com   You can get additional In Depth content on social media: Facebook: http://tiny.cc/3jhcvz Bluesky: http://tiny.cc/jc7h001 X: http://tiny.cc/lc7h001

1. Lenny Kravitz - Let It Ride (Jamie Jones Extended Remix) 2. Cloonee, Young M.A, InntRaw - Stephanie (HNTR Remix) 3. R3WIRE - Stand and Deliver (Extended Mix) 4. Tiësto & Rafael Cerato & Laherte & Astrid James - Get Naughty (Extended Mix) 5. KREAM & Camden Cox - Weightless (Extended Mix) 6. Pet Shop Boys - It's Alright (Matt One Remix) 7. James Hype - Don't Wake Me Up (Zack Cowen Remix) 8. Lola Young - Messy (Bassner Melodic Techno Remix) 9. Tiesto & Rafael Cerato - Cool 'N Calm (Extended Mix) 10. Genesi and Meduza ft. Aya Anne - Freak (Extended) 11. David Guetta & Sia - Beautiful People (Afrojack & Amél Extended Remix) 12. Mr Belt & Wezol ft. RSCL - Opened Up My Soul (Extended Mix) 13. Alok & Kylie Minogue - Last Night I Dreamt I Fell In Love (Extended Mix) 14. John Summit ft Inez - Light Years (Extended) 15. Alesso & Becky Hill - Surrender (Extended Mix) 16. Low Steppa, Capri (UK) - Got The Funk (Extended Mix) 17. Blackchild (ITA) - Nothing Better Than Music (Extended Mix)

In this episode, Chris chats to DJ and Producer Dave Seaman about his life and career, from growing up in Leeds through to working with legendary artists including the Pet Shop Boys and Kylie Minogue. How to DJ is a Listening Dog Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ce 10 avril, Marjorie Hache propose une nouvelle soirée intense, entre figures cultes et pépites alternatives. Garbage ouvre le bal avec son nouveau titre "There's No Fortune In Optimism". Puis, hommage à Albert Hammond Jr, guitariste des Strokes, célébré avec "Old Man" pour ses 45 ans. La Bordelaise Naya Mö séduit avec son univers lo-fi shoegaze, tandis que Scowl continue de faire vibrer l'émission avec "Tonight", tiré de "Are We All Angels", l'album de la semaine. Francis Zégut recommande le trio Helen Jewett avec "Death Of Romance", avant de laisser place à l'élégance psyché des Limiñanas et leur "Faded". La reprise du soir revisite "Girls & Boys" de Blur par les Pet Shop Boys, dans une version dance inattendue. La seconde partie embraye avec PJ Harvey, Last Train, Billy Idol et un live des Chemical Brothers. On retrouve ensuite les jeunes Linda Lindas avec "Void/Don't Think", preuve qu'elles tiennent la distance. En fin d'émission, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, groupe glam cybernétique, secoue les ondes avant les Ting Tings et un extrait du nouvel album de Car Seat Headrest, "The Scholars". Pulp - Spike Island Alice Cooper - School's Out Eels - I Like Birds Keziah Jones - Rythm Is Love Witch Fever - Dead To Me! Otis Redding - Stand By Me Perfume Genius - On The Floor Scowl - B.A.B.E Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills Pink Turns Blue - Stay For The Night Fatboy Slim - Right Here Right Now Wet Leg - Catch These Fists The Specials - Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys Franz Ferdinand - Do You Want To Metallica - Enter Sandman Pogo Car Crash Control - Shallow Time Thin Lizzy - Dancing In The Moonlight Air - Cherry Blossom Girl Cream - White Room (Live At The Royal Albert Hall) Placebo - Song To Say Goodbye Raveonettes The - Observations Kathryn Joseph - Harbour Weezer - My Name Is Jonas The Who - The Good's Gone The Kills - Cheap And Cheerful The Hives - Enough Is Enough Led Zeppelin - When The Leeves Breaks Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Ce 9 avril, Marjorie Hache propose une nouvelle soirée intense, entre figures cultes et pépites alternatives. Garbage ouvre le bal avec son nouveau titre "There's No Fortune In Optimism". Puis, hommage à Albert Hammond Jr, guitariste des Strokes, célébré avec "Old Man" pour ses 45 ans. La Bordelaise Naya Mö séduit avec son univers lo-fi shoegaze, tandis que Scowl continue de faire vibrer l'émission avec "Tonight", tiré de "Are We All Angels", l'album de la semaine. Francis Zégut recommande le trio Helen Jewett avec "Death Of Romance", avant de laisser place à l'élégance psyché des Limiñanas et leur "Faded". La reprise du soir revisite "Girls & Boys" de Blur par les Pet Shop Boys, dans une version dance inattendue. La seconde partie embraye avec PJ Harvey, Last Train, Billy Idol et un live des Chemical Brothers. On retrouve ensuite les jeunes Linda Lindas avec "Void/Don't Think", preuve qu'elles tiennent la distance. En fin d'émission, Sigue Sigue Sputnik, groupe glam cybernétique, secoue les ondes avant les Ting Tings et un extrait du nouvel album de Car Seat Headrest, "The Scholars". La playlist de l'émission : Garbage - There's No Fortune In Optimism Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O Mine Albert Hammond Jr - Old Man Herman's Hermits - No Milk Today Naya Mö - Reverb Boy Joy Division - She's Lost Control Phoenix - Tonight Feat Ezra Koenig Scowl - Tonight (I'm Afraid) Aerosmith - Dude (Looks Like A Lady) Helen Jewett - Death Of Romance America - A Horse With No Name The Limiñanas - Faded (Feat. Penny) P.J. Harvey - A Place Called Home Last Train - One By One Billy Idol - Dancing With Myself Queens Of The Stone Age - The Lost Art Of Keeping A Secret The Chemical Brothers - Block Rocking Beats (Live At Lowlands Festival) The Doors - Light My Fire Sonic Youth - 100 % The Linda Lindas - Don't Think The Raconteurs - Steady As She Goes Sigue Sigue Sputnik - Twenty First Century Boy The Ting Tings - Shut Up And Let Me Go Car Seat Headrest - Gethsemane Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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This one is for the eclectic heads out there! You never know what's going to turn up on the Dance Megamix — we've got some new wave, italo, 80's funk, and more. And we lead off with an extremely rare cut by the Pet Shop Boys. Tracklist for March 12, 2025 01 :: Pet Shop Boys - This Must Be The Place I Waited Years To Leave (Extended Mix) 02 :: Azra - Dig You Mr. G 03 :: Savage - Don't Cry Tonight 04 :: Nine Inch Nails - Down In It (Shred) 05 :: Billy Idol - Flesh For Fantasy (Below The Belt ...

In this episode, sound-designer Eddie Bazil looks at ways of enhancing a variety of individual tracks and full mixes using plug-ins that are designed to achieve the retro warmth and cohesion of tapes and valves.Chapters00:00 - Introduction01:32 - What Is Harmonic Distortion02:32 - Advances In Music Production Quality04:47 - The Introduction Of CD05:59 - Triodes And Pentodes Vacuum Tubes06:47 - Analysing Harmonic Content07:56 - Example 1: TR-808 Sub Bass10:35 - Example 2: Affecting A Whole Mix*12:39 - Example 3: Adding Saturation15:07 - The Benefits Of Tape17:26 - Example 4: Applying Tape Effects To A Bassline*20:59 - Example 5: Adding Tape To Beats23:47 - Example 6: Enhancing A Piano Track26:56 - Summary* Demonstration track ‘Puppet' (Examples 2 and 4), written, performed and recorded by John Walden. Vocals sung by Yvonne McKeown.#voxengospan #SummitAudio #T-RackS #Kraftur #Aphex #SSLEddie Bazil BiogEddie Bazil launched his music industry career at the age of 17 as a synth programmer for a range of Electro / New Wave bands including Art of Noise, Spandau Ballet, Pet Shop Boys, Bobin, Paul Dee, DJ Krush, DJ Shadow, Jets Orchestra. By his 20s he was working as a sound designer for Akai, Roland Emu/Ensoniq, eventually signing on exclusively with the latter. Later, due to a growing demand for software instruments and libraries, Eddie started to develop libraries for various software manufacturers, including Native Instruments, Kiesel, Sound Effects Library, Arturia and Propellerheads. A meeting with Phil Allen, a Capital Radio DJ, resulted in the company Samplecraze, which Eddie has spent 20 years developing as an educational resource. At this time he trained in music production and soon gained a number of prominent contracts working with some notable artistes such as Busta Rhymes, Greensleeves, 9 Bar, SFP, Sleeveless, Chris Campbell and Gam Productions. He contracted to Island Records and Chrysalis as a producer and remixer,  plus was commissioned to write the score for Macbeth that ran at 2 Way Mirror at Alexander Palace for the Cambridge Shakespeare Company. His ongoing development of Samplecraze has led to him offering educational workshops and classes, releasing four books via PC Publishing and becoming a contributor and forum moderator for Sound On Sound. Recently he has established The Audio Production Hub for online education and been invited by the Recording Academy to become a Grammy judge.https://eddiebazil.co.uk/https://samplecraze.com/Catch more shows on our other podcast channels: https://www.soundonsound.com/sos-podcasts

Sasami Ashworth aus LA hat mit Gegensätzen wie Lo-Fi und Heavy Metal experimentiert. Mittlerweile hat ihr eigenwilliger Pop-Entwurf zu einer Tour mit Haim oder Guest-Spots von J Mascis oder Clairo auf ihren Songs geführt. Mit der 3. LP «Blood on the Silver Screen» setzt Sasami den Triumphzug fort. +++ PLAYLIST +++ · 22:57 - ROBOT ROCK von DAFT PUNK · 22:54 - KEEP PUSHING von CLIPPING. · 22:52 - ROOM333 - SIRENS OF LESBOS FEAT. ZACARI · 22:48 - SKYLINES von SOUKEY FEAT. PRONTO · 22:45 - SEX, DRUGS & EXISTENTIAL DREAD von CHLOE QISHA · 22:43 - CHOOSE THE LATTER von FINN WOLFHARD · 22:39 - -HAPPY LIGHTS von HAMILTON LEITHAUSER · 22:35 - KNOCKIN' HEART von HAMILTON LEITHAUSER · 22:26 -NEW ORDER T-SHIRT von THE NATIONAL · 22:22 - BONNET OF PINS von MATT BERNINGER · 22:18 - THE TIME I HAVE LEFT von BRIGHT EYES/MATT BERNINGER · 22:14 - RISING SOUL von ETIENNE DE CRECY FEAT. DAMON ALBARN · 22:10 - TALK von LUCY DACUS · 21:57 - BONES von RADIOHEAD · 21:53 - FAKE PLASTIC TREES von RADIOHEAD · 21:49 - HIGH AND DRY von RADIOHEAD · 21:45 - THE BENDS von RADIOHEAD · 21:39 - THIS CONVERSATION IS MISSING YOUR VOICE von MARK PRITCHARD/THOM YORKE · 21:32 - LINGER IN SILENCE von GRAHAM REYNOLDS FEAT. MARTA DEL GRANDI · 21:28 - SHY HEART von MARTA DEL GRANDI · 21:23 - COOL HAND von DERYA YILDIRIM & GRUP SIMSEK · 21:20 - I LIKE THE NOISE von CAMILLA SPARKSSS · 21:15 - PAY THE RENT von SNAPPED ANKLES · 21:09 - INNOCENT MONEY (PET SHOP BOYS REMIX - EDIT) von PRIMAL SCREAM/PET SHOP BOYS · 21:05 - WEST END GIRLS von PET SHOP BOYS · 20:54 - PUSH ME FUCKHEAD von MARIE DAVIDSON · 20:50 - POP POP POP von IDLES · 20:48 - SORRY, ETC, ETC von LAUREN MAYBERRY/JOE TALBOT · 20:43 - THE MOTHER WE SHARE von CHVRCHES · 20:40 - FOR THE WEEKEND von SASAMI · 20:36 - NOTHING BUT A SAD FACE ON von SASAMI · 20:32 - IN LOVE WITH A MEMORY von SASAMI FEAT. CLAIRO · 20:25 - TRIED TO UNDERSTAND von SASAMI FEAT. J MASCIS · 20:22 - SKIN A RAT von SASAMI · 20:18 - SLUGGER von SASAMI · 20:14 - FOREVER von HAIM · 20:10 - RELATIONSHIPS von HAIM · 20:07 - STILL BAD von LIZZO

Join hosts Michael and John as they embark on Season 12 of "Hit Rewind" after a four-month hiatus. The episode takes a nostalgic dive into the synth-pop and post-punk era, curating a dream concert playlist featuring iconic bands New Order, Pet Shop Boys, and Depeche Mode. Discover which tracks make their list as they relive the vibrant 80s music scene. With insights into the evolution of the show's format and personal anecdotes, this episode promises a mix of musical nostalgia and lively discussions.

Pop maestro Ian Masterson has been the powerhouse music producer behind so many of our favourite 'crying at the disco' bangers and irresistible pop anthems. The icons he has worked with include Dannii and Kylie Minogue, Bananarama, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Geri Halliwell, Pet Shop Boys, Lisa Scott-Lee and more! On top of that, this true icon of the community is the music producer behind Strictly Come Dancing and RuPaul's Drag Race UK, and he has also scored for unforgettable television series that have defined our time like “Beautiful People”, “I Kissed A Boy” and “I Kissed A Girl”, and more.  In this chat, we get to know Ian Masterson, the master behind the bops and also revisit the memories behind so many hits and fan favourite deep-cuts! Ian Masterson, Terry Ronald and Steve Anderson are working on their first musical project: “The Most Beautiful Man In New York”. For anyone who is locked into pop and a Minogueamous lifestyle - this is an absolute must-see. Watch this space. Keep your eyes on: https://www.mostbeautifulmanmusical.com  Follow Ian Masterson: https://www.instagram.com/ianmasterson/  Follow Right Back At Ya! https://www.instagram.com/rightbackpod/ https://twitter.com/rightbackpod https://www.facebook.com/rightbackpod Follow Joel https://www.instagram.com/dr_joelb/ https://twitter.com/DR_JoelB Follow David https://www.instagram.com/lovelimmy/ https://twitter.com/lovelimmy Email us rightbackpod@gmail.com

Today's exceptionally danceable Electronically Yours episode features an in depth discussion with Mark Wood (Demon Records) and author Ian Wade about their new 5 CD + 4 LP boxsets, featuring  the best queer club classics 1980-1989.Across five individually themed discs, the deluxe CD set presents 53 original extended versions, including many hard-to-find remixes, encompassing full-length High Energy, House, Diva, Pop, Europop and Alternative eighties classics from the likes of Pet Shop Boys, Grace Jones, Sylvester, Eartha Kitt, Divine, New Order, Hazell Dean, Laura Branigan and many more.  Highlights include the hard-to-find 12” version of Village People's ‘Can't Stop The Music' plus the rarely-compiled underground club anthems ‘Pistol In My Pocket' by Lana Pellay and ‘After The Rainbow' by Joanne Daniëls. Not only were the ‘80s queer clubs where you were most likely to hear the latest groundbreaking developments in dance music (for example, house music would quietly flourish and innovate on the scene before busting overground and achieving near ubiquity as the decade progressed), there was also a heck of a lot of diversity on offer.Ladies and gentlemen - It's time to give in to sin – More Sin 2...If you can, please consider supporting the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours

In the late 1980s, the English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys dominated the U.K. pop charts and staged an invasion of the American charts. Years later, founding member Neil Tennant dubbed this streak of creative and commercial supremacy the group's “imperial phase”—a term that eventually caught on among music critics and pop fans. So, what does it take for an artist to achieve imperial dominance? Why might Fleetwood Mac in the 1970s or The Weeknd in the 2010s qualify, while Cher or Lizzo don't quite fit the bill? Are there rules for imperial phases? Hit Parade's Chris Molanphy says yes—he's got chart rules for determining when an artist is at peak imperiality. And he says Madonna's late '80s streak of hits might be the ultimate imperial phase. Join Chris as he dissects the most regal artists across the decades, defining what makes them imperial—and he walks hit by hit through Madonna's biggest phase, which may remain unmatched. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the late 1980s, the English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys dominated the U.K. pop charts and staged an invasion of the American charts. Years later, founding member Neil Tennant dubbed this streak of creative and commercial supremacy the group's “imperial phase”—a term that eventually caught on among music critics and pop fans. So, what does it take for an artist to achieve imperial dominance? Why might Fleetwood Mac in the 1970s or The Weeknd in the 2010s qualify, while Cher or Lizzo don't quite fit the bill? Are there rules for imperial phases? Hit Parade's Chris Molanphy says yes—he's got chart rules for determining when an artist is at peak imperiality. And he says Madonna's late '80s streak of hits might be the ultimate imperial phase. Join Chris as he dissects the most regal artists across the decades, defining what makes them imperial—and he walks hit by hit through Madonna's biggest phase, which may remain unmatched. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the late 1980s, the English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys dominated the U.K. pop charts and staged an invasion of the American charts. Years later, founding member Neil Tennant dubbed this streak of creative and commercial supremacy the group's “imperial phase”—a term that eventually caught on among music critics and pop fans. So, what does it take for an artist to achieve imperial dominance? Why might Fleetwood Mac in the 1970s or The Weeknd in the 2010s qualify, while Cher or Lizzo don't quite fit the bill? Are there rules for imperial phases? Hit Parade's Chris Molanphy says yes—he's got chart rules for determining when an artist is at peak imperiality. And he says Madonna's late '80s streak of hits might be the ultimate imperial phase. Join Chris as he dissects the most regal artists across the decades, defining what makes them imperial—and he walks hit by hit through Madonna's biggest phase, which may remain unmatched. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The midierror meets... interview series is back with Sonicstate, speaking to all kinds of people working in music and sound.    For this episode we hear from Matt Cox of Gravity Rigs - who has been the Chemical Brothers go-to MIDI & Keyboard tech for over 30 years, still touring with them since the mid-90s! He's also worked with The Prodigy, Hot Chip, Disclosure, Bicep, Eric Prydz, Pendulum, The Pet Shop Boys, New Order, Orbital and many more - ensuring they have rock-solid, bullet-proof live performance systems. Gravity Rigs was co-founded with Alex Turner; together they design and build rigs for the biggest artists in the world, many of which are detailed on their website.    https://gravityrigs.com/   This is series 2, episode 1 and there are 50 previous episodes available now featuring Fatboy Slim, CJ Bolland, Andrew Huang, Tim Exile, High Contrast, Mylar Melodies, Infected Mushroom, DJ Rap, John Grant and many more. Available on Soundcloud, Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.

Ralph Moore is a veteran dance music journalist and manager, formerly of NME, Muzik and Mixmag, who has been to Ibiza more times than you've visited the dentist; once went on tour with Underworld for a week; and got Fatboy Slim to write a foreword to his new book, in which he compares him to an embedded journalist of dance. That book - On Tour: A Wild Ride in the Dance Music Press - will be published by Velocity Press on March 7. Ahead of that we talked Sunscreem, covermount mix CDs, the state of the dance music press, 2025 cover stars, Pet Shop Boys and why I - at 47 - should go to Ibiza. Line Noise is sponsored by Cupra.

Will chats with DJ Martinee the multi-platinum record-selling songwriter and producer, who helped pioneer freestyle music in the 1980s.In 1984, DJ Martinee formed the hit vocal group Exposé, which became the first to attain four Top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including the song written by our guest “Seasons Change.” In fact, he wrote all of the songs on the band's first album “Exposure” and most of the tracks on their 1989 follow up “What You Don't Know.”DJ Martinee has also produced, written and remixed tracks for a number of other popular artists, including Ricky Martin, Dead or Alive, Celine Dion and The Pet Shop Boys. Today, our guest continues to working on new music in the studio and spinning hits as a DJ in the clubs.His latest group O-Baby, which includes Laurie Miller, a founding member of Exposé, will be performing March 7 at Café 27 in Southwest Ranches, Florida. And you can hear remixes of “Point of No Return,” featuring O-Baby, and including a wonderful ballad-version of the hit track, on all streaming platforms.0:00 - Introduction5:45 - Interview Start31:00 - Wrap-UpBecome a patron at www.patreon.com/1980snowEmail us at will@1980snow.com or kat@1980snow.com.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow.Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snowFollow DJ Martinee on Facebook.Follow O-Baby on Facebook.See O-Baby at Cafe 27 on March 7.

In the late 1980s, the English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys dominated the U.K. pop charts and staged an invasion of the American charts. Years later, founding member Neil Tennant dubbed this streak of creative and commercial supremacy the group's “imperial phase”—a term that eventually caught on among music critics and pop fans. So, what does it take for an artist to achieve imperial dominance? Why might Fleetwood Mac in the 1970s or The Weeknd in the 2010s qualify, while Cher or Lizzo don't quite fit the bill? Are there rules for imperial phases? Hit Parade's Chris Molanphy says yes—he's got chart rules for determining when an artist is at peak imperiality. And he says Madonna's late '80s streak of hits might be the ultimate imperial phase. Join Chris as he dissects the most regal artists across the decades, defining what makes them imperial—and he walks hit by hit through Madonna's biggest phase, which may remain unmatched. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the late 1980s, the English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys dominated the U.K. pop charts and staged an invasion of the American charts. Years later, founding member Neil Tennant dubbed this streak of creative and commercial supremacy the group's “imperial phase”—a term that eventually caught on among music critics and pop fans. So, what does it take for an artist to achieve imperial dominance? Why might Fleetwood Mac in the 1970s or The Weeknd in the 2010s qualify, while Cher or Lizzo don't quite fit the bill? Are there rules for imperial phases? Hit Parade's Chris Molanphy says yes—he's got chart rules for determining when an artist is at peak imperiality. And he says Madonna's late '80s streak of hits might be the ultimate imperial phase. Join Chris as he dissects the most regal artists across the decades, defining what makes them imperial—and he walks hit by hit through Madonna's biggest phase, which may remain unmatched. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the late 1980s, the English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys dominated the U.K. pop charts and staged an invasion of the American charts. Years later, founding member Neil Tennant dubbed this streak of creative and commercial supremacy the group's “imperial phase”—a term that eventually caught on among music critics and pop fans. So, what does it take for an artist to achieve imperial dominance? Why might Fleetwood Mac in the 1970s or The Weeknd in the 2010s qualify, while Cher or Lizzo don't quite fit the bill? Are there rules for imperial phases? Hit Parade's Chris Molanphy says yes—he's got chart rules for determining when an artist is at peak imperiality. And he says Madonna's late '80s streak of hits might be the ultimate imperial phase. Join Chris as he dissects the most regal artists across the decades, defining what makes them imperial—and he walks hit by hit through Madonna's biggest phase, which may remain unmatched. Podcast production by Kevin Bendis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

tracklist: 01. Deep Lo - Stayin High (Original Mix) [KudoZ Records] 02. Nhar - Easing Light [Hoomidaas] 03. Peve - Backspace (Original) [Reborn Project] 04. Peve - Alttab (Original) [Reborn Project] 05. Dylhen - Roaches (Extended Mix) [Pattern] 06. John Cosani - Only One (Original Mix) [Hoomidaas] 07. Golan Zocher - Atalo feat Golan Alkalai Original Mix) [onedosixtwo] 08. Stan Kolev, Paul Thomas - Revelations (Das Pharaoh Extended Remix) [UV] 09. Dave Walker, Kiz Pattison - Yulp (Extended Mix) [The Soundgarden] 10. JFR, Lucas Zárate - Siamba (Matthew Sona Extended Mix) [Clubsonica Records] - unreleased 11. Pet Shop Boys, Jean-Michel Jarre - Brick England (Matthew Sona Edit) In the early 90's Peter falls in love with electronic music as escapism from his troubled and abusive childhood. Underground electronic music was new, exciting and Peter's rebellious soul was soon captivated. His love for music has been constant ever since. Headphones and listening excessively to loud music not only served its purpose of exclusion from the world, but this was the beginning of his musical journey. After listening to single tracks, he soon moved on to DJ sets, as the long journeys and the artistic freedom that characterized these were something he could strongly relate to. This was when he started his vast and multi-genre vinyl collection and soon after moved on to playing and mixing these. He found extreme joy in music and started to build his own world which orbited around it. Mixing different genres was euphoric, he became a fanatic collector and a passionate disc jockey. His sets are reflections of his current state of mind and he often improvises when in the booth to spice it up. He is always lost in the moment and instantly connects with the crowd. The music is a manifestation of Peter's emotions. He favors extended sets, relishing the chance to truly exhibit his talent and deliver captivating mixes across a spectrum of house music genres. He's a versatile house DJ, adept at navigating various styles within the genre. His preference leans towards emotionally charged yet dynamic house music, seamlessly blending deep house, progressive house, and organic house. Occasionally, he infuses melodic elements to sustain the dancefloor's energy. He has dedicated over 20 years of his life to electronic music and as a result, now manages three labels plus the Truesounds Music Promotion and Management. Hard work finally paid off. He is more of a DJ but recently started to focus on production as well. His own releases are created in collaboration with co-producers and sounds engineers. Connecting with people and creating long-lasting memories is what really makes him tick. The DJ booth is his true home. Owner and founder of: @truesounds-music-records @zenebona-records

Astropical? Noch nie gehört? Dahinter stecken die beiden lateinamerikanischen Acts Bomba Estéreo (Kolumbien) und Rawayana (Venezuela), die sich hier zu einem neuen Projekt zusammentun. Wir hören den Track heute zum ersten Mal in unserer Sendung. +++ PLAYLIST +++ · 22:55 – TAKE ME TO YOUR INFINITE GARDEN von MESS ESQUE · 22:50 – NEW BAD von ESTHER ROSE · 22:46 – OH MY ACTUAL DAYS von ALABASTER DEPLUME · 22:43 – WATERTREES von SUPERNOVA EASY · 22:38 – 33° von HEY, NOTHING · 22:35 – SIDE BY SIDE von A=F/M · 22:32 – F.U. von JAMIE XX FEAT. ERYKAH BADU · 22:28 – ALL I NEED von MARIBOU STATE FEAT. ANDREYA TRIANA · 22:24 – THE HINDU TIMES von OASIS · 22:19 – IMAGINATION von BIG THIEF · 22:14 – HARMONY HALL von VAMPIRE WEEKEND · 22:09 – KISS AND MAKE UP VON SAINT ETIENNE · 21:57 – LET IT HURT von SIRENS OF LESBOS · 21:52 – COUNTYLINE von CASS MCCOMBS · 21:48 – DUMB FEELING von MEI SEMONES · 21:41 – BEING BORING von PET SHOP BOYS · 21:38 – OMORFO MOU von ΣTELLA · 21:35 – CHARMED von ΣTELLA · 21:31 – HEARSAY von ANIKA · 21:27 – TIME CRISIS TOO von HOLY WAVE · 21:25 – NEVER GOING BACK AGAIN von FLEETWOOD MAC · 21:22 – MOTHER AND CHILD REUNION von PAUL SIMON · 21:18 – YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE WATCHING von MIKE · 21:16 – MUD von WAXAHATCHEE · 21:12 – BURNS OUT AT MIDNIGHT von WAXAHATCHEE · 21:08 – BLEIB AM LEBEN von TOCOTRONIC · 21:03 – GETTING AWAY WITH IT von ELECTRONIC · 20:56 – GOOD ENOUGH von DODGY · 20:53 – BREAKDOWN von PENNY & SPARROW · 20:50 – BOTANICAL GARDEN von ANNA ERHARD · 20:46 – A MINOR PLACE von BONNIE 'PRINCE' BILLY · 20:42 – LONDON MAY von BONNIE 'PRINCE' BILLY · 20:37 – TONIGHT WITH THE DOGS I'M SLEEPING von BONNIE 'PRINCE' BILLY · 20:34 – GOOD LUCK, BABE! von CHAPPELL ROAN · 20:31 – ADORE von CHILD STAR · 20:25 – FIST von MIYA FOLICK · 20:23 – SOY YO von BOMBA ESTÉREO · 20:19 – ME PASA von ASTROPICAL · 20:15 – FOR EMMA von BON IVER · 20:12 – RODEO von SOPHIA KENNEDY · 20:07 – BEING SPECIAL von SOPHIA KENNEDY · 20:04 – SOME KINDA ANGEL von MOJAVE 3 Und die komplette Sounds! Top 5 – die aktuellen Favoriten der Redaktion – gibt's via Link unten auch im Abo.

The Talking Heads is known as one of the more quirky bands of the 70's and 80's, and terribly innovative in their approach to both music and performance.  Consisting of Tina Weymouth on bass, Chris Frantz on drums, Jerry Harrison on keyboards and guitar, and fronted by David Byrne on vocals and guitar, the Talking Heads helped to shape the landscape of alternative and new wave rock through the 80's and 90's.  They really hit mainstream consciousness with their fifth album called "Speaking in Tongues" in 1983.  They followed this up with the live album "Stop Making Sense," which showcased the elaborate stage setups and their visual presence, complete with Byrne's iconic "big suit" fashion wear.Little Creatures was their sixth studio album and the best selling album of the group's career.  The Talking Heads toned down their experimental tendencies on this one in favor of a more stripped-down, accessible approach.  While there are still elements of art music and new wave present in the tracks, they play a more whimsical role.  The songs blend in pop, folk, and country influences as well, giving the album a bright, catchy feel in addition to the wit and quirkiness for which the group was known.The album cover was created by artist Howard Finster, and incorporates themes of Americana and everyday life.  This complemented the songs well, and was selected by Rolling Sone magazine as the album cover of the year.The group would go on to produce two more studio albums before disbanding in 1991.  They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.Show co-founder Brian Dickhute is back to present this album in Bruce's absence for today's podcast.  The Lady Don't MindThere's a certain amount of weirdness that is difficult to explain in the lyrics of just about every Talking Heads song, and this is no exception.  This reggae-tinged song talks about a lady who is hard to pin down or figure out.  "Last time she jumped out the window, well, she only turned and smiled.  You might think she would say something, but you'd have to wait a while."  Perfect WorldWhile most songs were written by David Byrne, this one features lyrics composed years earlier by drummer Chris Frantz.  It is a deeper cut, and a mini-love story. Stay Up LateThis track was the fourth single released from the album.  It is a song about Byrne's sister's baby, and describes an adult keeping the baby up late despite the consequences, just to have fun and enjoy this new life.  Road to NowhereThis song was released as a single, and went to number 25 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart.  Byrne describes it as "a song that presented a resigned, even joyful look at doom."  The gospel choir that leads off the track was added after the song was concluded to complete what is essentially a two-chord song. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Soul Finger by the Bar-Kays (from the motion picture Spies Like Us)Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd star in this spy comedy where novice spies are sent into the Soviet Union.STAFF PICKS:West End Girls by Pet Shop BoysLynch starts the staff picks with a song about class and pressures of city life in London, inspired by a T.S. Eliot poem.  It was released twice as a single, once in April 1984 when it became a club hit, and this version as a re-recorded single in October 1985.  It went to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.It's Not Love by DokkenWayne takes us in a more hair metal direction with a head banger tune from Dokken's third album, "Under Lock and Key."  This was the third single released from the album.  The video contains scenes where the band is playing from a flat bed truck, and was actually recorded on the road.  They received several tickets during the process, despite having permission to film.Magic Power by TriumphRob features a Canadian power trio from their live double album, “Stages.”  Originally recorded on their studio album, “Allied Forces,” the song describes the healing power of music.  It is one of the group's signature songs, and the live  format gives a good sense of the band's chemistry on stage.Tonight She Comes by The CarsBrian closes out the staff picks with a previously unreleased song from the Cars' Greatest Hits album, released in October 1985.  Ric Ocasek wrote the song, and originally intended it for his solo album, but brought it to the group instead.   It was their fourth and last single to be a top 10 hit. NOVELTY TRACK:Strokin' by Clarence CarterWe find out how Clarence Carter makes love in this concluding track from this week's podcast.   Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.

David feels a rant coming on. Mark lights the blue touchpaper, pulls on a tin hat and retires to a safe distance as they consider … … the US closure of TikTok: has a single governmental act ever had such impact on the music business? … film posters, Dinky Toys, “obscure vinyls”: the new record stores that are effectively antique shops.   .. why Virtually Parkinson is breath-takingly awful and an insult to the interviewers' art.   … Melania Trump's monstrous payday. … Bob Dylan joining TikTok - “Good God, I must leave right away.” … radio deejays: “the things they hate you for are the same things they love you for.” … 50 per cent of people “looking for a vinyl fix” don't have a record player. … the three-word question all interviewers need. … Blood on the Carpet: DLT, Danny Baker and the 30-year anniversary of Radio One's “revolution”. Plus birthday guest Paul Knox and the value of soundtracks, samplers, tribute albums and compilations “with a point of view” from Nice Enough To Eat and Stardust to the Pet Shop Boys' Twentieth Century Blues.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.

David feels a rant coming on. Mark lights the blue touchpaper, pulls on a tin hat and retires to a safe distance as they consider … … the US closure of TikTok: has a single governmental act ever had such impact on the music business? … film posters, Dinky Toys, “obscure vinyls”: the new record stores that are effectively antique shops.   .. why Virtually Parkinson is breath-takingly awful and an insult to the interviewers' art.   … Melania Trump's monstrous payday. … Bob Dylan joining TikTok - “Good God, I must leave right away.” … radio deejays: “the things they hate you for are the same things they love you for.” … 50 per cent of people “looking for a vinyl fix” don't have a record player. … the three-word question all interviewers need. … Blood on the Carpet: DLT, Danny Baker and the 30-year anniversary of Radio One's “revolution”. Plus birthday guest Paul Knox and the value of soundtracks, samplers, tribute albums and compilations “with a point of view” from Nice Enough To Eat and Stardust to the Pet Shop Boys' Twentieth Century Blues.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.

In this episode, Sandy and Tricia dive into a fun and lively chat covering everything from football and social media to the serious impact of California wildfires. Sandy kicks things off with some football banter, while Tricia shares her humorous take on loud public spaces and the quirks of social media. They then shift gears to discuss the devastating wildfires, sharing heartfelt thoughts and stats. Wrapping up, they tackle New Year's resolutions about decluttering, with Sandy hilariously admitting his struggles to keep things tidy. It's a mix of humor, personal stories, and thoughtful commentary, making for an entertaining and relatable listen!Timestamps (00:00:00)  Sandy and Tricia chat about their changing interest in football and upcoming championship games.Social Media Irritation(00:02:39)  A study reveals social media's negative impact on people's mood and irritability.California Wildfires(00:03:33)  Tricia discusses the devastating effects of California wildfires, including casualties and economic damage.Insurance Challenges (00:05:17)  The conversation shifts to the struggles faced by homeowners and insurance companies due to the wildfires.New Year's Resolutions (00:07:03)  Sandy mentions the common goal of decluttering and the low success rate for maintaining it.Clutter and Mental Health (00:08:10)  Tricia explains how a messy environment affects people's mental well-being and focus.Personal Organization Struggles (00:09:07)  Sandy humorously shares his own challenges with keeping his space organized.Pet Shop Boys Segment (00:10:38)  Discussion about the Pet Shop Boys and their clever album title leads into music commentary. Sean Connery's Missed Opportunity (00:12:00)  Tricia reveals Sean Connery turned down the role of Gandalf, missing out on significant earnings.Powerful Passports (00:12:37)  Sandy and Tricia discuss which passport is currently the most powerful in the world.

Ralphi Rosario has been an electronic/dance/house music veteran & Icon since the early 80's. His DJ history has earned him legendary status. His involvement in the world renowned 'Hot Mix Five', introduced the world of his legendary status. Rosario is one of the founding fathers & pioneers, introducing house music to the world. His international Hit 'You used to hold me' paved the way for his authentic musical production talents. He later continued to produce his own hits like 'Brinca' & the international hit 'Take Me Up' with long time friend Donna Blakely. His production & remix status has not only earned him a Grammy Nomination for Rihanna's "Only Girl in the world" in 2011, But his remix work & involvement in the dance music/electronic industry comes with great history & impact. His roster of remix work & super talents include; Katy Perry, U2, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Madonna, The Pussycat Dolls, Goldfrapp, Depeche Mode, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Cher, & The Pet Shop Boys; Donna Summer; Mariah Carey & Taio Cruz; just to name a few. He continues to inject high quality dance music, still playing for the masses all over the world. These include the US; Ibiza; London; Brazil & Canada just to name a few. Last full Length LP produced; "Two sides to the story” on Carillo Music. Website https://www.RalphiRosario.com Social Media: https://www.Instagram.com/Ralphi_Rosario  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0c5584rnmlOvkMpJtpBLTh?si=GjlhTag3RVKqTqVakty4CQ Music Matters podcast is hosted by pro musician, producer, and Sports Illustrated photographer Darrell Craig Harris who is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The series has reached over 400,000 streams in 40 countries. MMP receives gear support from Shure Microphones,.Focusrite, and others. Intro and outro voice overs provided by Nigel John Farmer from www.VoiceWrapStudio.com in France. Our thanks to Rodney Hall FAME Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama for our intro and outro backing music clip.    Contact us at inquiry@darrellcraigharris.com Social: www.Instagram.com/musicmatterspodcastofficial www.Facebook.com/musicmatterspodcastofficial https://www.Youtube.com/@musicmatterspodcast https://www.Twitter.com/musicmattersdh  Website www.MusicMattersPodcast.com  support our mission by joining us on Patreon! https://www.Patreon.com/MusicMattersPodcast        

In the written description of my podcast, Fine Is a 4-Letter Word, I begin by asking:“Wasn't it just a couple years ago you were sitting on the beach at spring break in Ft. Lauderdale – listening to the Pet Shop Boys, U2, and Def Leppard - with your entire life ahead of you? Now you're looking back 30-plus years and wondering what the hell happened.”Basically, I've just described what used to be called the mid-life crisis. I started the show shortly after I'd embarked on some major mid-stream changes and was hearing similar rumblings from many of my friends. But I've long maintained that this isn't a crisis!What if everything that happened was just groundwork setting you up for your current success – and that there's a lesson to be found in how fast time seemed to zoom until one day you looked up and said “Holy s*it, I'm 52 years old!”This is what Katie Carty Tierney tells those who have yet to go through it.Her early life didn't seem like much of a crisis – she came from a good home where she learned that when you say you're gonna do something, you do it; and if you make a mistake, own up to it and work hard to be better.Growing up, she wanted to be a brain surgeon, then a pediatrician. As a college freshman, as part of her studies toward becoming some sort of doctor, she was made to do something in a biology lab she didn't agree with, which I'll leave to your imagination. So she pivoted to business analysis and research. This led Katie to a career in the computer industry as a consultant, which she enjoyed until the 2008 crash caused her to lose her job.Her husband was doing well in his career, so she became a stay-at-home mom for a while, volunteering for various networking organizations and stuff for the kids. She figured she'd go back to work eventually and everything seemed fine.But Fine is a 4-Letter Word.In a moment, when you meet Katie, you'll discover how her need to hang out with adults again led her down new career paths, including landing a job that required her to go through fifteen – yes, fifteen – interviews. What did she learn from that?And looking back with 20/20 hindsight, how has becoming an empty-nester for the first time in 23 years not only brought things full-circle, but also given her a wealth of information to pass along as she blazes the trail for others?You're about to find out.Katie's hype song is "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor.Resources:Katie Carty Tierney's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiecartytierney/ Invitation from Lori: Let me ask you, if there was a simple way to reclaim your peace of mind and not feel so frazzled, would you want to know what it is? Enter the “10 Proven Habits Top Leaders Use to Stay Calm and Focused Every Day” checklist — your quick guide to creating calm, intentional days.These practices are so incredibly simple, you'll probably question their effectiveness. Like, how could just doing THAT alleviate my stress?! But take my word - and all the science and research that's been done on these methods - implementing even ONE of these strategies will absolutely change your ability to manage your energy, embrace change, and foster resilience. PLUS, you want to cope with the distractions in your mind so you can stay focused and achieve your desired results? THIS checklist will give you the direction to do that. Oh, and lastly, it isn't about perfection or doing ALL the things all at once. It's about taking each small step toward progress, one at a time, consistently. Consistency over perfection wins every time. You deserve a life...

This really is it now - the final Track By Track. We're devoting the whole of the last ever episode to further listening for Pet Shop Boys 'Nonetheless', with so many great B-sides from the recent album/single campaign we just had to talk about as many as possible - an indulgence? For sure! ...Now ask yourself can you even forgive us?

It's the final Track By Track and we're finishing where we started back in 2018 - by talking about the latest Pet Shop Boys album. Back then it was 'Super' this time we're waxing lyrical about 'Nonetheless' which is also our album of the year, and a fitting end to our time with you. Enjoy.

This week on The Metro, Rev Jeff Ivins brings you the following artists for your weekly time warp to the 1980s: Billy Idol, Tears For Fears, INXS, Midnight Oil, Sparks, Murray Head, Phil Seymour, ABC, Corey Hart, Belinda Carlisle, Pet Shop Boys, and finishing up with some Ultravox.

Analysts are identifying a new shopping trend with Gen Z as they head to the mall. Gen Z's return to the mall shows this cohort has more in common with Baby Boomers than Gen X or Millennials. But first, Stoli in the USA has filed for bankruptcy claiming slow spirits sales and Russia fatigue. Also, The Pet Shop Boys prove once again that they are masterful when it comes to music, marketing, and creativity. Apple Podcasts: apple.co/1WwDBrC Spotify: spoti.fi/2pC19B1 iHeart Radio: bit.ly/4aza5LW YouTube Music: bit.ly/43T8Y81 Pandora: pdora.co/2pEfctj YouTube: bit.ly/1spAF5a Also follow Tim and John on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/focusgroupradio

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comAnderson doesn't need an introduction, but he's a broadcast journalist who has anchored Anderson Cooper 360° for more than two decades. He's also a correspondent for 60 Minutes and the host of a podcast centered on grief, “All There Is.” He invited me on the pod after the death of my mother this summer, and this Dishcast episode is the extended version of our conversation, which covers my experience of the AIDS crisis and the deaths of my parents and my beagle, Bowie. I was not expecting to talk about my AIDS memories, so forgive me for some choking up.For three clips of our convo — on Anderson losing his brother to suicide, how he coped by seeking out warzones, and coming out of the closet on the Dish — head over to our YouTube page.Other topics: the two of us meeting at the downtown DC YMCA three decades ago; Anderson reading passages from my 1990 piece “Gay Life, Gay Death”'; my best friend Patrick who died of AIDS; my HIV diagnosis in 1993 that derailed my Green Card; my constant fear of deportation; the medieval tortures of AIDS; my photographer friend going blind; the program that paired gay men with patients; the men outed to their parents by AIDS; the deeper closet that black men faced; patients being pariahs among other gays; the partners excluded from hospitals and funerals; the clinical depression I fell into after HIV meds saved my life; my brief thought that God might be evil; how my faith sustained me; survivor's guilt; the survivors who escaped into meth; the happy-sad music of Pet Shop Boys; the AIDS quilt and Roy Cohn; the gallows humor of Diseased Pariah News; the amnesia around the plague; Virtually Normal; throwing myself into the marriage fight; the queer activists who opposed that fight; speaking at churches; ACT-UP's rage; the suffering of Christ; Obergefell; the ordeal of my 10-day silent meditation; Anderson losing his father at age 10 and closing down; his mother's struggle with alcohol; the last time he saw his brother alive; the taboo of talking about death; putting seniors in nursing homes; the decline of religion; Camus; my mom's mental illness; my parents' contentious marriage; their divorce after 49.5 years; losing my dad to a ghastly accident in early Covid; my mom's dementia; her prolonged and agonizing death; the mixed blessing of being so close to her; the heroic sacrifices of my sister; the death of Bowie; the power of venting grief; the powerful act of simply being present with mourners; Anderson's worries about his gay status reporting in dangerous places; a gay photographer killed by a mob in Somalia; and helping Tim Cook out of the closet.Browse the Dishcast archive for an episode you might enjoy (the first 102 are free in their entirety — subscribe to get everything else). Coming up: Reihan Salam on the evolution of the GOP, John Gray on the state of liberal democracy, David Greenberg on his new bio of John Lewis, Christine Rosen on humanness in a digital world, and Mary Matalin on anything but politics. Please send any guest recs, dissents, and other comments to dish@andrewsullivan.com.