Podcast appearances and mentions of pete paphides

We ask all our guests to nominate someone for the Trapped History Hall of Fame. Someone we've not heard of but should have.Most of our nominees are long gone – but Dee Jarrett-Macauley follows in the footsteps of Pete Paphides and nominates someone who is well and truly alive and kicking: the great publisher and writer Margaret Busby, whose Daughters Of Africa anthologies changed the way poetry was published in Britain.

See if you can join the dots – Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Simon and Garfunkel, Nick Drake, Sandy Denny, The Beatles. Well, there's one man who sits at the centre of it all, and it's more than likely that you won't have heard of him: Jackson C Frank. A damaged, wounded singer-songwriter who wowed the British folk scene and presaged psychedelia and punk, Jackson only produced one album – but its influence can still be heard today in the work of artists like Laura Marling, Counting Crows, even Daft Punk.Oswin and Carla are delighted to be joined by the music journalist Pete Paphides to discuss Blues Run The Game, how hurt and pain can drive creativity and the transformative power of music.

Here's another exclusive bonus as we wait to drop Jackson's episode later this week. Listen to Pete Paphides dissect three of Jackson's key tracks (you'll have to wait for the main episode for his thoughts on Blues Run The Game).Main episode out on 18th January.

We've got a taster for you today to whet your appetite for next week's episode on the lost and forgotten singer, Jackson C Frank. The music journalist Pete Paphides joins us to join the dots between Jackson, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Elvis and even The Beatles. It's a fascinating story so here's a few bonus moments as Pete paints the picture of Jackson, the man and the music.Full episode drops Thursday 18th January.

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They all know it's Dynamite, And the music went on and on and on…The history books will tell us that, in theory, 1973 shouldn't have worked.Terrorist campaigns, oil shortages, petrol rations, power cuts. Peters and Lee.However, as the saying goes from great adversity comes great art. Or was it great sitcoms? Either way, 1973 stands not just as one of the greatest pop years of the decade, one could argue of all time. Really, I hear you cry? Where is the evidence that a year that could see Donny Osmond hit the top spot twice needs to be elevated to such greatness? And we didn't even win the Eurovision Song Contest? CONVINCE ME!1973 was perhaps the year where the decade finally shook off the ghosts of the Sixties. The Seventies had arrived and with breathless confidence, swagger and a reclamation of joyful pop by ‘the kids', the year provides an embarrassment of musical and cultural riches. 1973 had put on its best glam gladrags and was ready to light the fuse for the rest of the decade.Colour had arrived across UK TV sets just in time for the like of Slade, Elton, Bowie, Roxy Music and a host of others to trailblaze a lightning streak of supercharged escapism across the charts and into our homes every Thursday evening on Tops of the Pops. Suzi Quatro, Alvin Stardust, Wizzard and Mud joined the glam trail with huge glittery doses of pop sensibility and killer choruses, that at times felt as if the centre couldn't hold. David Essex provided one of the most memorable songs of the year as ‘Rock On' also spearheaded 1973's revival love affair with Rock and Roll as seen in the smash hit film ‘That'll be The Day'. But this stellar year also gave us a wealth of classic soul and funk, many of which still soundtrack our lives 50 years later. Let's celebrate the greats such as Diana Ross, The Temptations, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye. The list of highlights (just like the beat, pop pickers) goes on and on.And in 2023, the team at NOW have proudly provided us with a Yearbook and extra volume that together curates over 140 hits and memories from 1973; a pop year like no other. A compilation that is worthy of the title A CLASSIC.Joining me for this special episode is music consultant and Duckie legend Mark Wood and music journalist, author and cofounder of needle mythology records Pete Paphides. Discover why and how Mark has documented the whole year through his amazingly tireless, daily Facebook updates - and why 1973 is such an important year for him. Revisit Pete's memories of growing up in a chip shop and the sights and sounds that triggered his own fascination with pop. Along the way, also share in some fabulous anecdotes and stories including the tale of Roy Wood's lost man bag, Alvin Stardust's minders, which 1973 topped Saint Etienne's all time list, a plethora of Beatles related links and facts and how some Daytona divine intervention soundtracked a 21st century fairground ride for one of our guests. All of this and much, much more. Whether you were there first time around or are rediscovering the glam and excitement all over again, this is a very special episode that you'll not want to miss!Like Christmas, everyday baby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Madonna is still in the spotlight 45 years after bursting onto the pop scene in the 1980s, inspiring fashion, dance and youth culture, as well as being the world's best-selling female artist of all time. Author of the biography Madonna: A Rebel Life, Mary Gabriel explores what's behind her enduring influence and music critic Pete Paphides assesses last night's Celebration tour performance, rescheduled after her recent serious health scare. The latest film from director Martin Scorcese focuses on the Osage Nation community, who back in the 1920s had become rich overnight when oil was discovered beneath their land in Oklahoma. Based on a true story, Killers of the Flower Moon sees an improbable romance develop between Leonardo DiCaprio's Ernest and Lily Gladstone's indigenous Mollie, as members of her Osage tribe are murdered under mysterious circumstances, killings which are investigated by what was to become the FBI. Published in 2015, Adam Sisman wrote what is considered to be the definitive biography of John le Carré. What he left out about the author befits a Cold War spy novel: he was secretive, self-mythologizing and even deceptive. Sisman's new book, The Secret life of John le Carré, reveals for the first time the frustrating process of writing a biography about the writer who hid his infidelities and inconsistencies. The Forward Prizes are among UK and Ireland's most coveted poetry awards. These include best poetry collection, first collection, single poem - written and, new for this year, best single poem – performed. Tonight in Leeds the judges will announce the winners as Front Row is on-air - and we should know who has won the Forward Prize for Best Single Poem – Written, and be able broadcast the poet reading it.

Nick and Angela welcome a bestselling author and journalist to DISH HQ. Caitlin Moran grew up in Wolverhampton in a family of eight kids and spent most of her time reading books at the local library instead of attending school. Unsurprisingly, Caitlin had written her first novel by the time she was 13. She  moved to London at 16 and began writing for Melody Maker where she met her husband, Pete Paphides. Caitlin has written several bestselling books, including How to be a Woman and How to Build a Girl and has been writing for the Times about feminism, politics, culture and her personal life since 1992. Her new book What About Men is out now. Angela prepares a tasty egg & dill salad with smoked mackerel and a rösti for Caitlin, while Nick pours a delicious Blueprint Viña Taboexa Albariño. Our trio dive straight into conversation, discussing topics like Caitlin's builder chat, how to make a good rösti and what is so special about wind turbines.  Just so you know, our podcast might contain the occasional mild swear word or adult theme. All recipes from this podcast can be found at waitrose.com/dishrecipes A transcript for this episode can be found at waitrose.com/dish We can't all have a Michelin star chef in the kitchen, but you can ask Angela for help. Send your dilemmas to dish@waitrose.co.uk and she'll try to answer in a future episode. Dish is a S:E Creative Studio production for Waitrose & Partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode we invite the inimitable Robyn Hitchcock to reminisce about his heroically nonconformist career from the Soft Boys to 2022's Shufflemania! After Robyn explains his recent return to London from his adopted Nashville, Barney, Mark and Martin hear about his hippiefied but not entirely psychedelic '60s youth – plus his early immersion in the far-out folk of the Incredible String Band and the songs of his greatest influence Syd Barrett. He talks about how the Soft Boys did – and didn't – fit into the UK's punk scene of the late '70s, but also how they became a totemic cult influence on American acts from R.E.M. to Gillian Welch & David Rawlings. Clips from John Tobler's 1973 audio interview with '60s folk-rocker turned Asylum Records singer-songwriter David Blue provide an opportunity to discuss the former David Cohen's Greenwich Village buddy Bob Dylan and the huge influence on Robyn of Bobsongs like Blonde On Blonde's 'Visions of Johanna'. Meanwhile the 10th anniversary of the death of underground-press legend and Deviants rabble-rouser Mick Farren takes us back to the revolutionary '60s and the heyday of International Times – as well as to such seminal Farren pieces as 1976's NME rallying cry "The Titanic Sails at Dawn". Mark rounds off the episode with quotes from newly-added library pieces about 'Terry' hitmaker Lynn "Twinkle" Ripley (Evening Standard, 1964), Motown chauvinist Marvin Gaye (Phonograph Record, 1977), Henry Rollins né Garfield (Washington Post, 1981) and more… Many thanks to special guest Robyn Hitchock. Somewhere Apart: Selected Lyrics 1977–1997 is published by Tiny Ghost and available now. Pieces discussed: The Soft Boys, The Soft Boys live, Robyn Hitchock by J. Kordosh, Robyn Hitchcock by Pete Paphides, David Blue, Pop in the Police State, Rock – Energy for Revolution, The Titanic Sails at Dawn, Memories of Mick Farren, Black Flag, Marvin Gaye, Eddie Hinton, The Cramps, Twinkle and Chet Atkins.

Journalist, broadcaster, and author, Pete Paphides discusses his impressions of Get Back and the Beatles in 1969. This episode was recorded before the Get Back Documentary Series was fully available to the public. Pete's review of Get Back: https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/peter-jackson-beatles-documentary-review-get-back-disney-plus-b968008.html Pete's memoir, Broken Greek: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VX2DP7S/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 About the Podcast Support the podcast: Patreon.com/Onesweetdream Onesweetdreampodcast.com @onesweetdreamdi Thanks to Tanya Clarke, as always! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded at the Hornby Library inside Liverpool Central Library, in front of a live audience, as Liverpool gears up to host The Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine. Two novelists from The Big Eurovision Read, a list of 12 books from The Reading Agency and BBC Arts talk to Nick Ahad about the unifying power of music: Pete Paphides on his autobiography Broken Greek, A story of chip shops and pop songs, and Matt Cain tells us about his novel The Madonna of Bolton. Yemeni British poet and activist Amina Atiq performs her poem Daifa, commissioned for the Big Eurovision Welcome concert. Former conductor of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vasily Petrenko is one of the city's Citizens of Honour. He's returned to the city for a concert with the orchestra. He explains how music can be a unifying force and why he has suspended his work in Russia. There's music from the Liverpudlian electro pop band Stealing Sheep, along with local singer songwriter Natalie McCool, who open the EuroFestival with Welcome to Eurotopia. And Ukrainian singer and musician Iryna Muha performs her next single Come Back. Presenter: Nick Ahad Producer: Andrea Kidd

Terry Hall of The Specials remembered after his sad passing. We hear him talking to John Wilson in 2019, and Pete Paphides looks back on his life and music. Plus, the state of UK theatre and its future outlook. Samira is joined by Nica Burns, co-owner of Nimax, who runs seven West End theatres and recently opened Soho Place - the first new theatre to open in the West End in 50 years; plus Matthew Xia - Artistic Director of the Actors' Touring Company; and Matt Hemley – Deputy Editor of the industry newspaper The Stage. And the best board games of the past 40 years. For many, Christmas would not be complete without one. Ancient forms like chess, oware or backgammon, and more modern classics including Monopoly, Scrabble and Cluedo, have been joined in the last 40 or so years by new inventions such as Rummikub, Catan and Ticket to Ride - all winners of the German prize Spiel des Jahres, or Game of the Year, which started in 1979. James Wallis, author of a book on board games, Everybody Wins, explains the enduring popularity of the pastime and why he thinks the games are an artform. Presenter: Samira Ahmed Producer: Tim Prosser

Fujiya and Miyagi joined Pete in the studio to suggest the stop for our #StationToStation slot, plus they chat with Pete about all things music. You can catch the full show with all the fun and tracks here on our Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/sohoradio/pete-paphides-27092022/.This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing the best broadcasts from our online radio station in the heart of London.Across our Soho and NYC + Culture channels, we have a wide range of shows covering every genre alongside chat, discussions and special productions.To catch up on all things Soho Radio head on over to mixcloud.com/sohoradio, tune in live anytime at sohoradiolondon.com or get the app..Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/soho-radio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week saw a political earthquake in Italy — albeit one that had been widely predicted. With Giorgia Meloni's far-right Brothers of Italy poised to lead the new government, just how scared should we be? We ring up the philosopher Lorenzo Marsili to help us understand what just happened. We're also talking about fair pensions for Swiss women, and a Spanish lagoon that can now call itself a person. Lorenzo is the founder of the progressive civil society movement European Alternatives. You can follow him on Twitter here. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy our podcast and would like to help us keep making it, we'd love it if you'd consider chipping in a few bucks a month at patreon.com/europeanspodcast (many currencies are available). You can also help new listeners find the show by leaving us a review or giving us five stars on Spotify. This week's Isolation Inspiration: 'Flying to LA' by Maro feat. Lisa Oduor-Noah 'I'll Come Too' by James Blake 'Broken Greek' by Pete Paphides and the accompanying Spotify playlist 02:18 Good Week: The Mar Menor 06:43 Bad Week: Swiss women 13:57 Interview: Lorenzo Marsili on the Italian elections 28:16 Isolation Inspiration: Maro and Broken Greek 32:07 Happy Ending: We can't wait for Rail Baltica Producers: Katy Lee and Wojciech Oleksiak Music: Jim Barne and Mariska Martina This podcast is part of the Are We Europe family. Find more like-minded European podcasts at areweeurope.com/audio-family. Twitter | Instagram | hello@europeanspodcast.com

Music writer Pete Paphides has turned to songwriters and musicians, from Abba to the Undertones, to make sense of all the big moments in his life. So when he got the call he was dreading, to say that his father was dying, it was music that saw him through shock, denial and loss. In this moving audio essay, read by the author, Paphides explores both the unpredictability of grief and the way his playlists gained fresh meaning – particularly the traditional songs his Greek-Cypriot father listened to, which remind him of home and wet weekends above the family fish-and-chip shop in Birmingham. “This is the gift that grief gives you,” says Paphides. “When a loved one leaves this world, they take with them the invisible membrane that stood between your senses and the songs they receive.” For months, he had been looking forward to the premiere of the Abba Voyage hologram show; now, it falls on the eve of his father's funeral. When he attends the show, how will it affect him? This article was originally published on 11 June 2022. You can read the text version (with playlist) here. Music quoted in this piece:“Freetime” by Trashcan Sinatras“Giorgio by Moroder” by Daft Punk“Maddox Table” by 10,000 Maniacs“Ena omorfo amaxi me dio aloga” (One Cart with Two Horses) by Grigoris Bithikotsis“Six Words” by Elbow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and broadcaster Pete Paphides (Broken Greek) talks about the comforts of Charles Schulz's groundbreaking cartoon strip Peanuts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For fans of music books from David Hepworth, Pete Paphides, Bob Stanley and Craig Brown, as well as thought-provoking human interest stories like Moondust by Andrew Smith, and books by Jon Ronson, Louis Theroux and Stuart Maconie. A quirky, thought-provoking look at the curious afterlife of pop stars. Nick Duerden has spent many years interviewing the most famous musicians on the planet. Without exception, they are at their most interesting when they've peaked, and when they are on their way down. In many ways, this is when these former idols are at their most heroic, too, because they reveal themselves not only to be humane and sensitive, but also still driven to create, to fulfil their lingering dreams, to refuse to live quietly. Some sustain themselves on the nostalgia circuit. Others continue to beaver away in the studio, no longer Abbey Road so much as the garden shed. The desire for adulation is a light that never goes out. We live in a culture obsessed by the notion of fame—the heedless pursuit of it, the almost obligatory subsequent fallout. But what's it like to actually achieve it, and what's it like when fame abruptly passes, and shifts, as it does, onto someone else? These are tales of heroin addiction, bankruptcy, depression, divorce—but also of optimism, a genuine love of the craft, humility and hope. All of which makes Exit Stage Left a fascinating, laugh-out-loud funny and often shocking look at what happens when the brightest of stars fall down to earth. Featuring brand-new interviews with the likes of: Bob Geldof, Shaun Ryder, Robbie Williams, Roisin Murphy, Stewart Copeland, Billy Bragg, Wendy James, Alex Kapranos, Joan Armatrading, Leo Sayer, Gary Lightbody, Lisa Maffia, Tim Booth, Bill Drummond, Rufus Wainwright, David Gray and Justin Hawkins.

For fans of music books from David Hepworth, Pete Paphides, Bob Stanley and Craig Brown, as well as thought-provoking human interest stories like Moondust by Andrew Smith, and books by Jon Ronson, Louis Theroux and Stuart Maconie. A quirky, thought-provoking look at the curious afterlife of pop stars. Nick Duerden has spent many years interviewing the most famous musicians on the planet. Without exception, they are at their most interesting when they've peaked, and when they are on their way down. In many ways, this is when these former idols are at their most heroic, too, because they reveal themselves not only to be humane and sensitive, but also still driven to create, to fulfil their lingering dreams, to refuse to live quietly. Some sustain themselves on the nostalgia circuit. Others continue to beaver away in the studio, no longer Abbey Road so much as the garden shed. The desire for adulation is a light that never goes out. We live in a culture obsessed by the notion of fame—the heedless pursuit of it, the almost obligatory subsequent fallout. But what's it like to actually achieve it, and what's it like when fame abruptly passes, and shifts, as it does, onto someone else? These are tales of heroin addiction, bankruptcy, depression, divorce—but also of optimism, a genuine love of the craft, humility and hope. All of which makes Exit Stage Left a fascinating, laugh-out-loud funny and often shocking look at what happens when the brightest of stars fall down to earth. Featuring brand-new interviews with the likes of: Bob Geldof, Shaun Ryder, Robbie Williams, Roisin Murphy, Stewart Copeland, Billy Bragg, Wendy James, Alex Kapranos, Joan Armatrading, Leo Sayer, Gary Lightbody, Lisa Maffia, Tim Booth, Bill Drummond, Rufus Wainwright, David Gray and Justin Hawkins.

For fans of music books from David Hepworth, Pete Paphides, Bob Stanley and Craig Brown, as well as thought-provoking human interest stories like Moondust by Andrew Smith, and books by Jon Ronson, Louis Theroux and Stuart Maconie. A quirky, thought-provoking look at the curious afterlife of pop stars. Nick Duerden has spent many years interviewing the most famous musicians on the planet. Without exception, they are at their most interesting when they've peaked, and when they are on their way down. In many ways, this is when these former idols are at their most heroic, too, because they reveal themselves not only to be humane and sensitive, but also still driven to create, to fulfil their lingering dreams, to refuse to live quietly. Some sustain themselves on the nostalgia circuit. Others continue to beaver away in the studio, no longer Abbey Road so much as the garden shed. The desire for adulation is a light that never goes out. We live in a culture obsessed by the notion of fame—the heedless pursuit of it, the almost obligatory subsequent fallout. But what's it like to actually achieve it, and what's it like when fame abruptly passes, and shifts, as it does, onto someone else? These are tales of heroin addiction, bankruptcy, depression, divorce—but also of optimism, a genuine love of the craft, humility and hope. All of which makes Exit Stage Left a fascinating, laugh-out-loud funny and often shocking look at what happens when the brightest of stars fall down to earth. Featuring brand-new interviews with the likes of: Bob Geldof, Shaun Ryder, Robbie Williams, Roisin Murphy, Stewart Copeland, Billy Bragg, Wendy James, Alex Kapranos, Joan Armatrading, Leo Sayer, Gary Lightbody, Lisa Maffia, Tim Booth, Bill Drummond, Rufus Wainwright, David Gray and Justin Hawkins.

John from Butcher Boy chats with Pete on his first show back on Soho Radio. You can catch the full show with all the fun and tracks here on our Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/sohoradio/pete-paphides-feat-john-hunt-from-butcher-boy-11042022/. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing the best broadcasts from our online radio station in the heart of London.Across our Soho and NYC + Culture channels, we have a wide range of shows covering every genre alongside chat, discussions and special productions.To catch up on all things Soho Radio head on over to mixcloud.com/sohoradio, tune in live anytime at sohoradiolondon.com or get the app.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/soho-radio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  Pete Paphides is a journalist, broadcaster and author of the wonderful autobiography “Broken Greek”. In our conversation, we chat about Aztec Camera, going to Live Aid and the time Crowded House came round for tea. This is our first interview with Pete - seeing as we only just scratched the surface, it will certainly not be the last…

The OSD Get Back Series continues with an episode that was recorded before the Get Back Documentary Series was fully available to the public.  Journalist, broadcaster, and author Pete Paphides screened and reviewed the documentary for the Evening Standard prior to its general release, and we discussed his impressions of the film.Pete's review of Get Back:https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/peter-jackson-beatles-documentary-review-get-back-disney-plus-b968008.htmlPete's memoir, Broken Greek:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VX2DP7S/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Thanks to Tanya Clarke, as always!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Onesweetdream)

Jennie and Jackie chat what's new in non-fiction from cooking and interior design to Australian politics, and share some gripping true crime and mystery series they've been watching too. Books and tv shows discussed during this episode: Broken Greek by Pete Paphides; Un-cook yourself : a ratbag's rules for life by Nat's what I reckon; Home is where you make it : DIY ideas & stying secrets to create a home you love, whether you rent or own by Geneva Vanderzeil; Sex, lies and question time by Kate Ellis; One pot, pan, planet : the greener way to cook for you, your family and the planet by Anna Jones; The Hairy Bikers' Veggie Feasts; Australia: the cookbook by Ross Dobson; Madam by Phoebe Wynee; No time for romance by Lucilla Andrews; The Ripper (Netflix); Bombshell (Kanopy).

Music writer and author Pete Paphides, whose autobiography Broken Greek describes the vital role played by the Top 40 in his formative years, discusses his seven (!) rules of writing about one's own infancy. Presented by Ed Needham and Strong Words Magazine.Buy Broken Greek here: https://www.quercusbooks.co.uk/titles/pete-paphides-2/broken-greek/9781529404425/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's November 1988, and the latest chapter in the successful NOW compilation series is launched - and looking at the cover, it really is heading out of this world! And what an interesting period Autumn 1988 was! Shiny pop classics from the likes of Yazz, Erasure and Brother Beyond rubbing shoulders with seasoned artists rediscovering the glories of the charts - that's you Bryan Ferry, The Hollies and Tom Jones! Meanwhile new and exciting dance acts were looking to the next decade with Inner City, Bomb the Bass and The Beatmasters flying the dancefloor flag. Oh, and did we mention ACIEED?Rap was (weirdly) looking back to the 60s and several experienced acts of the 1980s were having a slight 'identity crisis'. What do you do, when you're not really the Next Big Thing anymore?Join author, journalist and broadcaster Pete Paphides as we explore an LP packed with interesting tracks that tell an even more interesting story of pop as the eighties began to draw to a close. And having Pete onboard, we also discuss his exciting new record label Needle Mythology and his wonderful 2020 biography 'Broken Greek' - a story of chip shops and pop.Find out how the Isley Brothers infiltrated (at least) three tracks, what makes a classic Big Eighties Ballad, the band that were auctioned off to Stock, Aitken and Waterman, which artists on NOW 13 have 'the kindest faces' and what links Trevor and Simon and Wee Papa Girl Rappers. And find out why Hue and Cry probably won't be returning our calls. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For my 100th Nostalgia Interview, it was a massive pleasure to meet Pete Paphides, a music journalist who has written for Melody Maker, Q and Time Out and has been the chief music critic for The Times. Pete’s memoir Broken Greek, with the wonderful sub-title A Story of Chip Shops and Pop Songs, was Radio 4’s Book of the Week. Pete also went to Lampeter, where he studied Philosophy from 1989-92, and Pete begins the interview by talking about his fond memories of rainy mornings in Lampeter and the culture shift he experienced from having left the city of Birmingham for one of the smallest campuses in the country. Pete relays his experiences of hearing the sound of sheep at night and we talk about the notion of ‘infinite choice’. Pete tells us about his more recent, very felicitous visit to a shoe shop in Aberaeron and we learn that Pete wrote Broken Greek in coffee shops – and how Lampeter kickstarted the idea of the café as office. Pete talks about his reasons for writing what he calls a ‘confusion memoir’ and how he wanted to put the reader in his head space. We talk about his very early memory of sitting in his parents’ car and hearing Leo Sayer’s ‘When I Need You’, how from the ages of 4-7 he had selective mutism, and we learn that for Pete music was a proxy means by which he understood his life. We talk about childhood diaries, how music was an imperfect mirror of what was going on in the world around him, how we tend to look back on childhood decisions and tastes and how it is wrong to apply to them adult categories. Pete dissects the concept of Guilty Pleasures, which is applied to Abba, and we learn why Hag’s Record shop is the reason why he decided to stay in Lampeter. We learn why Pete made a point of keeping in the book the real name of one of the ‘characters’ from his past, and we learn his thoughts on Paul McCartney and ‘Mull of Kintyre’, and what happened on Christmas Day 1977 involving a racist neighbour and an unexpected act of kindness. Then, towards the end of the interview we learn why writing Broken Greek was an escape of sorts. We learn how Pete came to write it and how he never thought he’d make a living out of writing (as a music journalist). Pete tells us why his 10 year old self was in some ways smarter than his 25 year old self, and at the very end we discover why Pete looks forward practically but looks back sentimentally. Please note: Opinions expressed are solely those of Chris Deacy and Pete Paphides and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the University of Kent.

Welcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen.This episodes special guest is writer and label owner Pete PaphidesI met with Pete remotely during the lockdown and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, writing, clubbing, record labels, some great tracks and so much moreBuy Petes book herehttps://www.waterstones.com/book/broken-greek/pete-paphides/9781529404432#:~:text=Broken%20Greek%20(Hardback)&text=The%20coming%2Dof%2Dage%20story,in%20vivid%20and%20poignant%20prose.Explore Petes record label herehttps://needlemythology.com/Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast herehttps://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrackorwww.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrackPlease also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links belowOff The Beat & Trackwww.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.comhttps://twitter.com/beatandtrackpodhttps://www.facebook.com/offthebeatandtrackpodcast/https://www.instagram.com/offthebeatandtrack/?hl=en Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

My guest this week is the fabulous, Pete Paphides  Pete started his career in music journalism at Melody Maker before going on to write for Time Out, the Guardian, Mojo, Q, Observer Music Monthly and The Times, where he spent five years as their Chief Music Critic. Not only is Pete a massive Weller fan but he has spent time with Paul in his studio and on tour - and has some incredible stories to tell - including the best kebab tale you will ever hear! .Since 2015, Pete has hosted a weekly music show for Soho Radio - Listen here In 2020, Quercus published his first book, a memoir about childhood and music entitled ‘Broken Greek' - Check it out here  (It's brilliant!) Oh and finally, Pete mentioned his Weller Spotify playlist so check that out here too. If you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3) Buy me a coffee on ko-fi

In which we navigate by way of pay-for-play bribery, Elvis Costello's mum, the songs the Bonzos taught us, the man who helped cook the Beatles' books, the eternal trials of posh pop stars, and Farrah Fawcett-Majors and the story of the Midnight Plane To Houston. And play 'Pulp song or episode of Are You Being Served?'The Bee Gees record a message for Pete Paphides' ansaphone in 1997 ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcKi3-pYutQ&lc=UgwqHWpFK3w9utgLeH54AaABAg&feature=em-commentsWant exclusive access to every future Word Podcast - and in full audio-visual glory! - alongside a whole host of additional exciting, enlightening and entertaining content and benefits? Of course you do! Make sure you're signed up to our fabulous Patreon for all this and more: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In which we navigate by way of pay-for-play bribery, Elvis Costello's mum, the songs the Bonzos taught us, the man who helped cook the Beatles' books, the eternal trials of posh pop stars, and Farrah Fawcett-Majors and the story of the Midnight Plane To Houston. And play 'Pulp song or episode of Are You Being Served?'The Bee Gees record a message for Pete Paphides' ansaphone in 1997 ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcKi3-pYutQ&lc=UgwqHWpFK3w9utgLeH54AaABAg&feature=em-commentsWant exclusive access to every future Word Podcast - and in full audio-visual glory! - alongside a whole host of additional exciting, enlightening and entertaining content and benefits? Of course you do! Make sure you're signed up to our fabulous Patreon for all this and more: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which we navigate by way of pay-for-play bribery, Elvis Costello's mum, the songs the Bonzos taught us, the man who helped cook the Beatles' books, the eternal trials of posh pop stars, and Farrah Fawcett-Majors and the story of the Midnight Plane To Houston. And play 'Pulp song or episode of Are You Being Served?'The Bee Gees record a message for Pete Paphides' ansaphone in 1997 ...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcKi3-pYutQ&lc=UgwqHWpFK3w9utgLeH54AaABAg&feature=em-commentsWant exclusive access to every future Word Podcast - and in full audio-visual glory! - alongside a whole host of additional exciting, enlightening and entertaining content and benefits? Of course you do! Make sure you're signed up to our fabulous Patreon for all this and more: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Access extra content and benefits on Patreon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Journalist, writer and broadcaster Pete Paphides discusses Paul McCartney & Wings' 1973 album, Band on the Run, with Chris Shaw.

An appalling year comes to a glittering crescendo as Alexis Petridis of The Guardian and Pete Paphides – rock’n’roll impresario at vinyl Mecca Needle Mythology and author of Broken Greek – join us to select their (and Siân’s!) “fave raves” of the year. And here’s the playlist… Produced and presented by Siân Pattenden and Andrew Harrison. Audio production by Alex Rees. Bigmouth is a Podmasters production. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's guest is the fantastic writer Caitlin Moran, who is mother to two teenage girls aged 16 and 19 with her husband Pete Paphides. Caitlin shares her tips on mooing, talking to your future self and the importance of a room of one's own. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

British journalist, author and music lover Pete Paphides' new book "Broken Greek" is a memoir of his childhood and the important role music played in it. Paphides' parents arrived broke in Birmingham in the 1960s from their native Cyprus in the hope of a better life. The family fish and chip shop, The Great Western Fish Bar in Acocks Green, is where Pete learned about pop music, being a bloke, Britishness, and belonging. Now married to journalist Caitlin Moran, he shares some musical favourites with us, including songs by ABBA, The Police, and The Rubettes.

Listen in for the world premiere of Broken Greek from the brilliant journalist and broadcaster Pete Paphides (recorded at our very first online Salon, relocated from the Savoy). When Pete’s parents moved from Cyprus to Birmingham in the 1960s in the hope of a better life, they had no money and only a little English. Everything changed. The Paphides family opened a fish-and-chip shop in Acocks Green - The Great Western Fish Bar is where Pete learned about banter and Britishness. And music—all the music. Pete stopped speaking from 4 to 7 seeking refuge in bittersweet pop. From ABBA to The Police, songs provided a safe space from domestic tensions. This warm-hearted coming-of-age memoir will have you craving salty chips and a vinyl collection.  We’re delighted to share Pete’s world premiere of Broken Greek with you, and if you'd like to hear more be sure to tune in to BBC Radio 4 from 4th May when it will be their official Book Of The Week. Produced and edited by Megan Bay Dorman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Bedi and Sara Cox are joined by Amrita Acharia, Pete Paphides and Jimmy Akingbola for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Bombay Bicycle Club.

Pete Paphides' parents moved to the UK from Cyprus in the 1960s to run a fish and chip shop. He was a shy and introverted child, and from the age of four to seven he stopped speaking – which he later learned was called ‘selective mutism’.  But he found great solace in music, and his love of pop developed into something of an obsession. Pete is now a well-known music writer in the UK. Presenter: Rajan Datar Producer: Becky Vincent Picture: Pete Paphides as a schoolboy Credit: courtesy Pete Paphides

We meet music journalist Pete Paphides to talk about his new book, ‘Broken Greek’, and the impact that music has had on his life. Plus: techno legend Carl Craig and curator Kelly Kivland on Craig’s new installation at New York’s Dia:Beacon, and UK poet Will Harris talks us through his new book, ‘Rendang’.

Pete Paphides' acclaimed "Broken Greek" is, as David says when introducing him, the best book written by a former Smash Hits reader and looks set to do for unjustly uncelebrated popular music what Nick Hornby did for football in "Fever Pitch". This chat encompasses: Abba, West Brom, the Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, Mind Your Language, shopping for singles at Woolworths, living above a chip shop, hoping to be adopted by the Brotherhood Of Man and making the amazing discovery that John Lennon and Paul McCartney actually used to be in the same band!

Pete Paphides' acclaimed "Broken Greek" is, as David says when introducing him, the best book written by a former Smash Hits reader and looks set to do for unjustly uncelebrated popular music what Nick Hornby did for football in "Fever Pitch". This chat encompasses: Abba, West Brom, the Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, Mind Your Language, shopping for singles at Woolworths, living above a chip shop, hoping to be adopted by the Brotherhood Of Man and making the amazing discovery that John Lennon and Paul McCartney actually used to be in the same band! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Paphides' acclaimed "Broken Greek" is, as David says when introducing him, the best book written by a former Smash Hits reader and looks set to do for unjustly uncelebrated popular music what Nick Hornby did for football in "Fever Pitch". This chat encompasses: Abba, West Brom, the Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, Mind Your Language, shopping for singles at Woolworths, living above a chip shop, hoping to be adopted by the Brotherhood Of Man and making the amazing discovery that John Lennon and Paul McCartney actually used to be in the same band! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hosted by acclaimed author Cathy Rentzenbrink, the fifteenth edition of The Bookseller Podcast features Alice O'Keeffe, Caroline Sanderson and Philip Jones discussing all of this month's book news and reviews – from Simon Cowell to stonemasonry, via Scotland and Shakespeare. This episode we also have an exciting interview with Hilary Mantel's editor Nick Pearson of 4th Estate, chatting to Cathy about his relationship with Hilary and the eagerly awaited publication of The Mirror and the Light later this month. In author interviews, Cathy and Pete Paphides reminisce about growing up in the 80s as they discuss his new memoir Broken Greek, while actor Robert Webb tells us about the challenges he faced writing his first fiction novel Come Again. And playing us out – an extract from Hamnet written by Maggie O'Farrell and read by Daisy Donovan. The Bookseller Podcast is a Heavy Entertainment Production.

After the great ANDREW WEATHERALL’s untimely passing, we assemble Weatherall-watchers Anthony Teasdale and Peter Paphides to appreciate the life, legacy and inspirational madness of Lord Sabre, the polymathic Oscar Wilde of acid house. Plus…UNSUNG HEROES OF CHIP SHOP: Pete’s marvellous, hilarious and moving memoir Broken Greek, on how pop music changed – and saved – the life of a son of Greek immigrants who ran a Birmingham chippy in the 70s and 80s. YOU ARE WATCHING BIG BROTHER: Will GCHQ Cheltenham’s listening station prove to be fertile ground for a The Thick Of It-style workplace comedy? We interrogate Sky’s Intelligence with David Schwimmer.L.A. EXISTENTIAL: Does the heavily-therapised new album from Californian doom-wallowers Best Coast deliver what we want from our angsty power-pop?Produced and presented by Andrew Harrison and Siân Pattenden. Audio production by Alex Rees. Bigmouth is a Podmasters production. Get every episode of BIGMOUTH a day early, plus the famous EXTRA BIT, when you back us on the crowdfunding platform Patreon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this very special episode, Pete Paphides meets Newsnight’s Kirsty Wark as she ponders the influence of David Bowie’s ‘Kooks’ on her own parenting style, looks back on her recent infamous encounter with Bobby Gillespie and also reveals exactly what Margaret Thatcher said to her after their infamously bruising encounter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Forty years after the release of their phenomenal debut album, Pete Paphides meets Gina Birch and Ana da Silva from incalculably influential post-punk legends, The Raincoats. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To mark the release of her career-spanning anthology To Drink The Rainbow, Tanita Tikaram talks to Pete Paphides about her fascination with the female voice and guides him through 12 vocal performances that continue to inspire her.To Drink The Rainbow is released on vinyl, CD and download via Needle Mythology Records. A video version of this interview will also be available via YouTube. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To mark the release of Stephen Duffy’s acclaimed 1997 masterpiece I Love My Friends on Needle Mythology Records, Pete Paphides meets Stephen along with the record’s producer Stephen Street (The Smiths, Blur, Steve Mason, Cranberries, Kaiser Chiefs). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sarathy Korwar talks to Pete Paphides about the explosive synergy of influences that inform his brilliant new album, to be released on July 26th.  Inspired by Indian classical music, Sufi devotionals, modern jazz and the nascent rap scenes of Mumbai and New Delhi, More Arriving is one of the most thrilling  records of 2019, drawing on a range of guest artists to create a frequently breathtaking sonic document of these febrile times.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the first part of an extensive career-spanning interview with Pete Paphides, Lightning Seeds' Ian Broudie talks about his years as a key player in the Liverpool post-punk scene, first as a member of Big In Japan (alongside Holly Johnson, Bill Drummond & Budgie) and Care (with Paul Simpson) – and then as producer to the likes of Echo & The Bunnymen and The Pale Fountains. In Part 2, Ian goes on to talk about his "pop star" years with the Lightning Seeds and his beautiful 2004 solo album Tales Told – the joint first release on the new Needle Mythology label, out on May 31, 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the second Needle Mythology, Fran Healy from Travis talks to Pete Paphides about his group's massively successful second album The Man Who and also about the album that had a formative influence on his own songwriting, Joni Mitchell's Blue. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This interview with Prefab Sprout’s Paddy McAloon is the first of a new series of interviews in which Pete Paphides talks about beautiful records, usually but not always with the people who made them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Needle Mythology is a small (cyber)space where people can enthuse about beautiful records and the people who make them. It's also a record label, but more about that later. Occasionally, we'll post conversations with well-loved musicians and music fans, hosted by Needle Mythology founder Pete Paphides. These podcasts are all produced by Laura Druce (www.whitepebblemedia.co.uk) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pete Paphides is a music journalist and broadcaster. In this episode, we talk about dial a disc, UB40, the poetic writing of Paul Weller and much more.   Track1 – Mika – Grace Kelly Track 2 – UB40 – Dream A Lie Track 3 – The Jam – That's Entertainment   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates) 

Pete Paphides chats to the legendary Dr. Robert. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode features music journalist, author and DJ, Pete Paphides. We talk about how writing nasty reviews benefits no one, how certain people make strange choices for fantasy dads, and how parenting can be done right with a good playlist and bad weather.

Singer-Songwriter legend Gilbert O'Sullivan joins Pete Paphides in the studio for a chat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Harriet Harman and Pete Paphides champion their favourite books with Harriett Gilbert.

Lionel Shriver's latest novel, The Mandibles, is set in 2029, and also in 2047, and looks at what might happen in America should the economy completely collapse. She reveals what inspired her to tackle this subject matter.Music critic Pete Paphides reviews A Moon Shaped Pool, the new album from Radiohead and the group's first since 2011's The King of Limbs.Richard Linklater, acclaimed director of Dazed and Confused and Boyhood, on his latest offering, the nostalgic 1980s college film, Everybody Wants Some!!Painting with Light: Art and Photography from the Pre-Raphaelites to the Modern Age is a new exhibition at Tate Britain exploring how the emergence of photography influenced painters. Spanning 75 years across the Victorian and Edwardian ages, the exhibition brings together paintings from artists including Millais, Rossetti, Whistler and Sargent, and photographs by pivotal figures such as Julia Margaret Cameron.

David McAlmont and Bernard Butler joined Music critic Pete Paphides on his show this week and played some very beautiful songs You can catch the full show on mixcloud.com/sohoradio/pete-paphides-20102015/ )#McAlmontandButler #Sohoradio #indie #livemusic #radio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Music critic Pete Paphides brings his extensive record collection to Soho Radio for this vinyl only show. You can catch the show live on sohoradiolondon.com Tuesdays at 12 or check out all the previous shows at mixcloud.com/sohoradio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Music critic Pete Paphides brings his extensive record collection to Soho Radio for this vinyl only show.Every week, Pete picks a Tube station and compiles listeners suggestions into a dedicated playlist. This time, the feature 'alighted' at Marble Arch.#tfl #Marble Arch #radio #VinylOnlyYou can listen live to Pete Paphides show every Tuesday, midday -2pm on Soho Radio, www.sohoradiolondon.com, or listen again to previous shows via mixcloud.com/sohoradio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Music critic Pete Paphides brings his extensive record collection to Soho Radio for this vinyl only show. Every week, Pete picks a Tube station and compiles listeners suggestions into a dedicated playlist. This time, the feature 'alighted' at Southgate. #tfl #Southgate #radio #VinylOnlyYou can listen live to Pete Paphides show every Tuesday, midday -2pm on Soho Radio, www.sohoradiolondon.com, or listen again to previous shows via mixcloud.com/sohoradio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Music critic Pete Paphides brings his extensive record collection to Soho Radio for this vinyl only show. Every week, Pete picks a Tube station and compiles listeners suggestions into a dedicated playlist. This time, the feature 'alighted' at Ealing Broadway. #tfl #EalingBroadway #radio #VinylOnlyYou can listen live to Pete Paphides show every Tuesday, midday -2pm on Soho Radio, www.sohoradiolondon.com, or listen again to previous shows via mixcloud.com/sohoradio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Music critic Pete Paphides brings his extensive record collection to Soho Radio for this vinyl only show. Every week, Pete picks a Tube station and compiles listeners suggestions into a dedicated playlist. This time, the feature 'alighted' at Whitechapel. #tfl #Monument #radio #VinylOnlyYou can listen live to Pete Paphides show every Tuesday, midday -2pm on Soho Radio, www.sohoradiolondon.com, or listen again to previous shows via mixcloud.com/sohoradio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Music critic Pete Paphides brings his extensive record collection to Soho Radio for this vinyl only show. Every week, Pete picks a Tube station and compiles listeners suggestions into a dedicated playlist. This time, the feature 'alighted' at Whitechapel. #tfl #WhiteChapel #radio #VinylOnlyYou can listen live to Pete Paphides show every Tuesday, midday -2pm on Soho Radio, www.sohoradiolondon.com, or listen again to previous shows via mixcloud.com/sohoradio See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Roger Bolton goes behind the scenes at BBC Westminster to see how they're gearing up for the 2015 General Election. He talks to Katy Searle, the Editor of Political News about the pressures on journalists, while Deputy Political Editor James Landale reveals how he got a headline story from Prime Minister David Cameron. And changes to the layout of the BBC news website have dismayed some Feedback listeners who feel they are being force fed certain stories. Robin Pembrooke, the General Manager for News Products, supervised the revamp and explains how the BBC is adapting to changes in the way people access information. After nearly 50 years, a radio institution is coming to an end in July. The Radio 1 Chart Show has been a fixture on Sunday evenings since 1967 but Radio 1's controller Ben Cooper has announced the programme is moving to Friday afternoons and being shortened. He says he had little choice after the Official Charts Company announced they were going to release the chart on Fridays - making a Sunday show seem a little late. Music journalist Pete Paphides gives Feedback his personal memories of a childhood obsession with the Charts. Producer: Will Yates A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

Music critic Pete Paphides tells the story behind three 'follow-up' albums - from Dexys Midnight Runners, Fleetwood Mac and Suede - with tales of musical pressure, creative differences, personal politics and mixed results. How many bands have found themselves with a massive and often unexpected hit album, only to struggle with the creation of their next opus? Sometimes the follow-up exceeds the first album, but often nerves kick in and bands are removed from the very stimulus that created their magic in the first place, finding themselves in a world of creative confusion, sycophants and accountants. Pete Paphides talks to musicians, producers, and critics to explore the stories of follow-up albums with the same expert knowledge he brought to Lost Albums. Programme 1: Dexys Midnight Runners - Don't Stand Me Down. Kevin Rowland and Helen O'Hara give rare interviews about a pivotal time in Dexys Midnight Runners' history. Having been the best selling UK band of 1982 with their massive hit single Come On Eileen and the hugely popular album Too-Rye-ay, Dexys took some time to consider what to do next. Don't Stand Me Down was brave and different to Too-Rye-Ay. Rowland had a clear vision and went to great lengths to record and mix it to his own specifications. His interest in his Irish roots and Irish politics was one of the themes of the record. Misunderstood in its day, it received poor reviews but has since gone on to receive critical acclaim. Produced by Laura Parfitt A White Pebble Media Production for BBC Radio 4.

Pete Paphides goes back in time to ponder David Bowie's gnomic beginnings and bad outfits from the Beatles. Plus the Roots, Ed Sheeran and Boots in Singles Club

Music critic Pete Paphides tells the story behind three 'follow-up' albums - from Dexys Midnight Runners, Fleetwood Mac and Suede - with tales of musical pressure, creative differences, personal politics and mixed results. Programme 3: Suede - Dog Man Star In 1991, Suede was named "the best new band in Britain", with a string of hit singles and a universally acclaimed debut album, 'Suede'. Flamboyant singer Brett Anderson and incendiary guitarist Bernard Butler became feted as song-writers. David Bowie was amongst their fans. The scrutiny that followed took its toll on their relationship. Determined to write a dissolute conceptual masterpiece, Anderson exiled himself in a gothic pile in North London while Butler questioned the paraphernalia that came with pop stardom. Bereavement and clashes over the album's producer heightened the tension and, with just one part to complete on the album, Butler walked out for good. Suddenly, having blazed the trail for Britpop, they returned with an album deemed out of step with its sunny positivism. But almost two decades on, Suede's second album Dog Man Star reappeared to a plethora of 5 star reviews. Producer: Laura Parfitt A White Pebble Media Production for BBC Radio 4.

Can you remaster the mastery of Oasis? Plus, what Sydney trio Movement and Jaffa Cakes have in common, Pete Paphides revisits Smash Hits, circa 1983, and a track from Haim

Pete Paphides, the Time Lord of pop, goes back to 1972. Plus music from Bibio, Holly Herndon and Disclosure

Music critic Pete Paphides tells the story behind three 'follow-up' albums - from Dexys Midnight Runners, Fleetwood Mac and Suede - with tales of musical pressure, creative differences, personal politics and mixed results. How many bands have found themselves with a massive and often unexpected hit album, only to struggle with the creation of their next opus? Sometimes the follow-up exceeds the first album, but often nerves kick in and bands are removed from the very stimulus that created their magic in the first place, finding themselves in a world of creative confusion, sycophants and accountants. Pete Paphides talks to musicians, producers, and critics to explore the stories of follow-up albums with the same expert knowledge he brought to Lost Albums. Programme 2: Fleetwood Mac - Tusk How do you follow a record that sells 21 million copies worldwide and spends over 30 weeks at number one in the US album chart? The answer is Tusk - the album Fleetwood Mac recorded in the wake of 1976's Rumours. Despite joining the band just three years previously, this was the record that saw Lindsey Buckingham impose his will on Fleetwood Mac using the studio as a crucible in which he shovelled intra-band infidelities and his new-found love of punk. In 1979 it was deemed a failure, nicknamed "Lindsey's folly" from industry insiders. After 35 years, it has been reappraised as their boldest, most forward-looking release, "a peerless piece of pop art", influencing Radiohead and REM. Produced by Laura Parfitt A White Pebble Media Production for BBC Radio 4.

Take a trip back to December 1965 with Pete Paphides, plus new music from Sky Ferreira, Tensnake and Busy Signal

Music from Jungle, Young Fathers and Blood Orange in Singles Club. Plus all the angst of the 80s as Pete Paphides embarks on another Parallel History of Pop

Nicky Wire makes a midlife crisis sound amazing, Pete Paphides wrestles with Balls and Coldplay make a surprise entry in Singles Club, along with Kingdom and Julia Holter

The unlikely pairing of Mike 'The Streets' Skinner and the Music's Rob Harvey are back with a second album in under a year: they explain their union to us. Pete Paphides delves into another parallel year in music and there's reviews of new singles by Pet Shop Boys, Shola Ama and Savages.

We rate the return of Beyoncé, Pete Paphides journeys back to 1992, and Kieran talks to London DJ Bok Bok

DJ legend Andrew Weatherall guests, and reveals his smoke machine powers, Johnny Marr tells us about the tracks he's most proud of, and Pete Paphides reports from the pages of a 1972 NME

Julia Holter emerges from her LA bedroom, Pete Paphides returns to 1983 and Jessie Ware is mixed up in Singles Club

Alexis Petridis and Kieran Yates review three new singles, Jake Bugg discusses his chart-topping debut album and Pete Paphides reports from 31 October 1970

Alexis and Kieran are joined by reggae DJ David Rodigan MBE. Plus Tim Burgess discusses his new solo album and Pete Paphides travels to 1967 via a vintage music magazine

Pete Paphides joins David Hepworth and Mark Ellen in the pod with a load of old music papers. It's all here: bad puns, mistaken critical judgements, and momentous news announcements tucked away at the bottom of the page. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Paphides joins David Hepworth and Mark Ellen in the pod with a load of old music papers. It's all here: bad puns, mistaken critical judgements, and momentous news announcements tucked away at the bottom of the page. Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pete Paphides joins David Hepworth and Mark Ellen in the pod with a load of old music papers. It's all here: bad puns, mistaken critical judgements, and momentous news announcements tucked away at the bottom of the page.