Podcasts about XTC

Percussion Discussion Podcast - Episode 164 - Dave Mattacks. Joining me today is the wonderful Dave Mattacks. Dave is a british drummer ( now living in Boston ) with a quite remarkable career under his belt - he is known as the Folk Drummer (much to his occasional chargrin) Having played for Fairport Convention for a long time, however he has a lot more up his sleeve, check this out for a recording and live CV.......... Paul McCartney, Elton John, XTC, George Harrison, Chris Rea, Jethro Tull, The Proclaimers, Joan Armatrading, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Richard Thompson, Steeleye Span and many many more! We had the most wonderful conversation about his career including the moment he went from trying to impress, with flashy, busy drum parts to stripping it back and playing for the song, something that is now synonymous with Dave's name. Huge thanks to our mutual pal Nigel Constable for connecting us up! Many thanks of course for giving up his valuable time to do this! www.davemattacks.com

En esta entrega de La Ruleta Rusa hemos escuchado y comentado los siguientes discos:ALBUM DESTACADO. Megafauna. And So I Watch You From Afar (2024).Thurston Moore. Flow Critical Lucidity (2024).XTC. Mummer (1983).Gentle Giant. Playing The Fool: The Official Live -Remastered- (2025)Doves. Constellations For The Lonely (2025).Mos Generator. Time//Wounds (2022).Lou Reed. Berlin (1973).

It's fan festival time again. Coming up on 20–22 June at the Mecca in Swindon, the sold-out 2025 XTC Fan Festival is a chance for friends old and new to come together and share in their love of all things XTC.On the line-up, as well as a trip to the Uffington White Horse, and interviews with Dave Gregory and Hugh Padgham, are performances from several cover bands. They include our guests in this episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast: Dan Barrow, who is opening the festival with a one-man rendition of The Big Express in its entirety, and Peter Mills and Martin Malone, two of the members of Innocents Abroad, who will be working their way through the XTC songbook on Sunday afternoon.Music from Jeff FarrisFurther listening at Innocents AbroadWhat Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from www.xtclimelight.com  If you've enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, please show your support at https://www.patreon.com/markfisher Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who've done the same. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

“Would you take Led Zeppelin over Loverboy? What about The Police over Pantera? And who the hell is holding whose dong on Cloud 8?”Welcome to one of the most unhinged, hilarious, and musically passionate episodes of The Ben and Skin Show on 97.1 The Eagle! With Ben Rogers out on vacation, the mic is in the capable (and chaotic) hands of Jeff “Skin” Wade, Kevin “KT” Turner, and Krystina “Little Baby Cornbread” Ray—and they're diving headfirst into a rock ‘n' roll alphabet showdown you won't forget.Inspired by Loudwire's “ABCs of Rock,” the crew debates the best rock bands for every letter of the alphabet—from Heart to Judas Priest, Metallica to Nirvana, and Van Halen to ZZ Top. But this isn't just a list—it's a full-blown, laugh-out-loud, off-the-rails debate filled with hot takes, deep cuts, and some of the funniest moments in show history.

Sometimes you get hooked into things, you become a fan and you wonder how you got there. A while ago you were laughing at those dorky, obsessed fans over there and now suddenly you're one of them! That's what we're talking about in this cast, the things that hook you in and our own stories about what we were unexpectedly hooked into. The idea came to me as I was making a coffee and signing the words to XTCs Great Fire. It's a silly song with lyrics about a fire burning in Noah's Arc and also in a house, which is a metaphor for the singer's growing love. XTC is a strange, very progressive British pop group from the 70s and 80s. They have some extremely thoughtful and intelligent songs about culture and social issues and many that are just foolish pop-songs and yet I like them all and happily sing along to them. But I wondered how I got there. It was 1994, I was extremely sick with chickenpox, trapped in my bed for weeks with nothing but books and my radio for company. Every so often the same few songs would come on the radio and I began to love them. I cant remember them all now but there was Spoonman by Sound Garden, Positive Bleeding by Urge Overkill, and Senses Working Overtime by XTC. Senses Working Overtime is a sort of a mediaeval chant and drone, paired with pure bubblegum pop about empirical philosophy. It's about our perception of the world and the difference between what we're told and what we personally experience. I find it beautiful. I had no idea why they kept playing that song though, it came out in 1982 and it wasn't being re-released, there was no reason for it to be played over and over at that time along with recently released hit songs. In fact I couldn't even track it down. Years later it was re-released on their best-off album, Fossil Fuel, but even THAT was hard to track down because none of the music shops stocked it or could order it for me. When I finally got it I listed to all the songs over and over and became a fan. I was indoctrinated! I love their crazy silly pop-songs and their intellectual stuff about the failings of society equally. In this Quackcast we have a few similar stories, like the way we were drawn in to Star Trek while we initially found it dorky, and things like Buffy the Vampire slayer, Harry Potter etc. Do you have stories about things you were hooked into? if so, what were the hooks? Did you know that I didn't even like comics till an art lecturer forced me to draw them and it wasn't till I was posting my comics on Drunk Duck that I actually started to appreciate comics in general? In Gunwallace's words: An odd little thing for Quail's random, based on my Thursday post. Quails Random - A random melange of majestic influences, cat yowls and alien sounds. This is a glorious mixture of melodic mastery that shouldn't blend but somehow does! Topics and shownotes Links Senses Working Overtime by XTC - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrcemZpOmpI Featured comic: Little Miss Allison Blue - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2025/may/19/featured-comic-little-miss-allison-blue/ Featured music: Quails Random - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/news/2025/may/20/random-quail-comics/ - Inspired by Gunwallace's newspost. Special thanks to: Gunwallace - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Gunwallace/ Tantz Aerine - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Tantz_Aerine/ Ozoneocean - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/ozoneocean Banes - https://www.theduckwebcomics.com/user/Banes/ VIDEO exclusive! Become a subscriber on the $5 level and up to see our weekly Patreon video and get our advertising perks! - https://www.patreon.com/DrunkDuck Even at $1 you get your name with a link on the front page and a mention in the weekend newsposts! Join us on Discord - https://discordapp.com/invite/7NpJ8GS

Dylan was assigned the year 1982 and he selected Modern English's sophomore album, After the Snow. This album features the band's biggest hit, I Melt With You.Send your questions for an upcoming mailbag episode to punklottopod@gmail.com or our voicemail line 202-688-PUNKJoin our new $5 Patreon Producer Tier to get your name said on the show every week. You also get access to a Producer exclusive monthly bonus episode discussing a different EP, written content, outtakes, producer exclusive polls, and moreYou can also join our $1 tier to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopodMajor Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.comMerch Shop  - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shopPodcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopodCall our voicemail line: 202-688-PUNKLeave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Song clips featured on this episode:Modern English - Somone's CallingModern English - I Melt With YouModern English - After the Snow

Terry Chambers of EXTC remembers writing and recording classic tracks with XTC. Plus we feature new sounds from Florry, Cleveland's Artificial Go, and synth-tastic playlist entry from Organically Programmed

REDIFF - Dans cet épisode de "Tout savoir sur", Virginie Garin, journaliste à RTL, a cherché à savoir si la solution du "manger local" contribue à la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique. Alors, faut-il bannir de son alimentation tout ce qui est importé ? Réponse avec l'économiste Bruno Parmentier, Xavier Terlet, le conseiller du cabinet Protéines-XTC et Daniel Sauvaitre, président de l'Association Nationale Pommes Poires. Du lundi au vendredi, la rédaction de RTL revient sur un fait marquant de l'actualité avec les reporters, les correspondants et les experts de RTL.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

REDIFF - Dans cet épisode de "Tout savoir sur", Virginie Garin, journaliste à RTL, a cherché à savoir si la solution du "manger local" contribue à la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique. Alors, faut-il bannir de son alimentation tout ce qui est importé ? Réponse avec l'économiste Bruno Parmentier, Xavier Terlet, le conseiller du cabinet Protéines-XTC et Daniel Sauvaitre, président de l'Association Nationale Pommes Poires. Du lundi au vendredi, la rédaction de RTL revient sur un fait marquant de l'actualité avec les reporters, les correspondants et les experts de RTL.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

REDIFF - Dans cet épisode de "Tout savoir sur", Virginie Garin, journaliste à RTL, a cherché à savoir si la solution du "manger local" contribue à la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique. Alors, faut-il bannir de son alimentation tout ce qui est importé ? Réponse avec l'économiste Bruno Parmentier, Xavier Terlet, le conseiller du cabinet Protéines-XTC et Daniel Sauvaitre, président de l'Association Nationale Pommes Poires. Du lundi au vendredi, la rédaction de RTL revient sur un fait marquant de l'actualité avec les reporters, les correspondants et les experts de RTL.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

REDIFF - Dans cet épisode de "Tout savoir sur", Virginie Garin, journaliste à RTL, a cherché à savoir si la solution du "manger local" contribue à la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique. Alors, faut-il bannir de son alimentation tout ce qui est importé ? Réponse avec l'économiste Bruno Parmentier, Xavier Terlet, le conseiller du cabinet Protéines-XTC et Daniel Sauvaitre, président de l'Association Nationale Pommes Poires. Du lundi au vendredi, la rédaction de RTL revient sur un fait marquant de l'actualité avec les reporters, les correspondants et les experts de RTL.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

REDIFF - Dans cet épisode de "Tout savoir sur", Virginie Garin, journaliste à RTL, a cherché à savoir si la solution du "manger local" contribue à la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique. Alors, faut-il bannir de son alimentation tout ce qui est importé ? Réponse avec l'économiste Bruno Parmentier, Xavier Terlet, le conseiller du cabinet Protéines-XTC et Daniel Sauvaitre, président de l'Association Nationale Pommes Poires. Du lundi au vendredi, la rédaction de RTL revient sur un fait marquant de l'actualité avec les reporters, les correspondants et les experts de RTL.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

REDIFF - Dans cet épisode de "Tout savoir sur", Virginie Garin, journaliste à RTL, a cherché à savoir si la solution du "manger local" contribue à la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique. Alors, faut-il bannir de son alimentation tout ce qui est importé ? Réponse avec l'économiste Bruno Parmentier, Xavier Terlet, le conseiller du cabinet Protéines-XTC et Daniel Sauvaitre, président de l'Association Nationale Pommes Poires. Du lundi au vendredi, la rédaction de RTL revient sur un fait marquant de l'actualité avec les reporters, les correspondants et les experts de RTL.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Baxie welcomes back Barry Andrews from Shriekback! Barry has just released Shriekback's 18th album, “Monument!”. Barry not only talks about the album, but he also talks about starting the band in mid-80's with the late Dave Allen (former bass player with the Gang of Four) who died last month at the age of 69. Barry (the former keyboard player and original member of my favorite band-XTC) talks about the idea of aging, touring, playing solo, and about his very specific thoughts about releasing his music! Great catching up with one of music's true originals! Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and on all Rock102 digital platforms! Brought to you by Metro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicopee!

"There's battle lines being drawnNobody's right if everybody's wrongYoung people speaking' their mindsGetting so much resistance from behindIt's time we stopHey, what's that sound?Everybody look - what's going down?"I know what that Sound is, please join me and I'll share it with you on this week's Whole 'Nuther Thing on KXFM 104.7. Joining us are Warren Zevon, XTC, T Bone Burnette, The Doors, Jean Luc Ponty, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Tears For Fears, Jeff Beck, Gordon Lightfoot, Janis Ian, The Byrds, Crosby Stills, Nash & Young, Fleetwood Mac, Eric Burdon & The Animals, Simon & Garfunkel, Joni Mitchell, Jefferson Airplane, Led Zeppelin, John Prine, Buffalo Springfield and others.

We got tenure!Ten Years of podcasting that is!Paco and George reminisce over you and over docs likeAmerican NightmareSecret Mall ApartmentWill and HarperMonsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story Art For EverybodySly Lives! aka the Burden of Black GeniusXTC - This is PopThe Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken HeartBreath of FireLove Has WonLadies and Gentlemen...50 Years of SNL Musicwe also talk aboutJeff Feuerzeig http:// linktr.ee/legendarystardustcowboyfilmArkansasKaren Kilgariff loves The CruiseBrett Morgen's desktopThe Meter GameMain AttrakionzChris Difford working for Bryan Ferrywe can still get Adam Scott(?)Paco's tour datesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Twenty-five years after their final album, XTC continue to inspire new generations of musicians. In this episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, Grammy Award-winning songwriter Madison Cunningham talks about finding inspiration in River of Orchids, 1000 Umbrellas and Easter Theatre. The musician also talks about her love of a riff, lyrical ambiguity and following her musical instincts. Madison Cunningham Madison Cunningham, Jacob Collier and Chris Thile covering XTC's River of Orchids This month's song is by Stephen Dahill  What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from www.xtclimelight.com  If you've enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, please show your support at https://www.patreon.com/markfisher Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who've done the same. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Ce 29 avril, Marjorie Hache entraîne les auditeurs de Pop Rock Station dans une soirée oscillant entre puissance rock et trouvailles indie. L'émission débute fort avec "Unshattered", un inédit de Linkin Park tiré de la réédition de "From Zero". Puis The Libertines et Prince viennent rappeler leurs heures de gloire. Les Oracle Sisters apportent une touche psychédélique avec "Marseille". L'album de la semaine, "viagr aboys" des Viagra Boys, confirme son énergie brute avec "Dirty Boyz". Parmi les nouveautés, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard dévoilent "Deadstick", tandis que Sleep Token présente "Caramel", extrait de "Even In Arcadia". Les Arctic Monkeys électrisent le live avec "R U Mine" et la reprise de la soirée met à l'honneur "Making Plans For Nigel" de XTC revisité par Burning Heads. En fin d'émission, Kids Return livre leur pop anglo-saxonne avec "My Hero", tandis que Korn fait parler de lui autant par sa musique que par une nouvelle gamme d'accessoires. Linkin Park - Unshatter The Libertines - Can't Stand Me Now Prince - Raspberry Beret Gary Glitter - I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am!) Oracle Sisters - Marseille The Beach Boys - I Get Around Supergrass - Rebel In You Viagra Boys - Dirty Boyz Nena - 99 Luftballons Tape/Off - Fort Sensible Wings - Silly Love Songs King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Deadstick Burning Heads - Making Plans For Nigel Garbage - Stupid Girl Alt+J - Tessellate Sleep Token - Caramel The Fall - Cruisers Creek Gossip - Perfect World Arctic Monkeys - R U Mine ? (Live In The Red Bull Sound Space) Van Halen - Ain't Talkin 'Bout Love Korn - Lost In The Grandeur Kids Return - My Hero Fatboy Slim - Praise You The Donnas - Who Invited You Weezer - Beverly Hills The Limiñanas - Faded (Feat. Penny) Mogwai - If You Find This World Bad, You Should See Some Of The Others Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Today's program features tuneage from XTC, Tim Buckley, It's A Beautiful Day, Lovin' Spoonful, John Mayall, Crosby Stills & Nash, Spirit, Beatles, Small Faces, Youngbloods, Randy Newman, The Left Banke, Cyrkle, Zombies, Seatrain, Rascals, Jean Luc Ponty, Doors, Tears For Fears, Byrds, Led Zeppelin, Simon & Garfunkel, Judy Collins, Quicksilver Messenger Service .and Loggins && Messina

"We skipped the light fandango, turned cartwheels 'cross the floorI was feeling kind of seasick, but the crowd called out for moreThe room was humming harder, as the ceiling flew awayWhen we called out for another drinkThe waiter brought a tray"Join me on this Holiday weekend as we skip the light fandango accompanied by 2 hours of great tuneage. Joining us are The Blue Dolphins, Love, Urge Overkill, Miles Davis, Yes, Patti Smith, Pat Metheny, Crosby Stills & Nash, Carole King, Leon Russell, John Coltrane, Van Morrison, The Blues Project, Art Garfunkel, Jefferson Airplane, The Smiths, XTC, Blind Faith, Tears For Fears, Joni Mitchell, Kenny Rankin, The Shangri-Las, Beatles, Tommy James & The Shondells, The Doors, Moody Blues and Procol Harum.

Listen to an interview with Todd Rundgren, a pioneering musician, songwriter, and producer known for his eclectic style and innovative approach to technology in music. Rising to fame in the late 1960s with the band Nazz, Rundgren gained widespread acclaim with his 1972 solo album Something/Anything? which included the hit singles “Hello It's Me” and “I Saw the Light.” Rundgren is also a sought-after producer, working on landmark albums by the New York Dolls, Hall & Oates, XTC, Meatloaf, The Psychedelic Furs, and Patti Smith.  Rundgren has charted multiple Billboard hits and earned widespread critical acclaim. In 2021, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Rundgren's genre-defying work spans rock, pop, soul, and experimental electronic music. He's been recognized as a visionary for his early adoption of music videos and interactive media. But his latest project looks into the past. Todd Rundgren will be performing music from the late songwriter Burt Bacharach in Indianapolis on April 18, as part of What The World Needs Now: The Burt Bacharach Songbook Live tour. Also hear an interview with Nnenna Freelon, a prolific jazz vocalist, whose career spans over three decades. She'll be performing at the Jazz Kitchen on April 18th. Freelon issued her debut LP on Columbia Records in 1992, marking the start of an accomplished recordings career. Freelon's music has attracted significant recognition, including seven Grammy nominations, and she's collaborated with numerous jazz luminaries, including Ray Charles, Ellis Marsalis, Kenny Baron, Pat Metheny, Christian McBride Al Jarreau, and Herbie Hancock. Hear music from Freelon's latest album, titled Beneath the Skin.

Send us a message, so we know what you're thinking!Why do you like the music you do?  Is it as simple as “It's what I heard on the radio”? Or something deeper? People with elder siblings may be exposed to music earlier than first children.   Jeff had an older brother, so was exposed earlier to cool music - Beatles, Janis, Hendrix, and so on.  Mick was the eldest in his family and had to find his own taste. (No surprise considering what he listens to!) Were you bullied as a child?  Influence!  Did you share music with your friends?  Influence!  Did you have access to a good radio station?  Or print media?  Influence!! We talk about our early influences – musical & otherwise – and look at how they played a role in what we listen to today.    In Rock News, Ringo has released a country album, and Toto is touring.  Oh well, shouldn't take them long to play their 3 hits. You know Jeff's obsessed with AI, so he asked three AI brands to nominate the greatest albums of 1971.  Not much variation, really.  One day, we may ask them to understand quality, rather than sales figures, and see what they give us.    Our Album You Must Listen to Before you Die is “Blue” by Joni Mitchell - an top grade album that deserves to be here.  Mick references Atlantic Records' sampler called “Very Together” which featured “Carey” from this album, and pointed out a link between Joni Mitchell and Scottish hard rock band, Nazareth. How did YOUR tastes develop?  Drop us a line & let us know. Enjoy! References:  RAM Magazine, Rock Australia Magazine, Countdown, Molly Meldrum, 2DoubleJay, The Magus/Holger Brockman, Chris Winter, Mac Cocker, “Never Mind the Bollocks”, The Sex Pistols, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, David Bowie, “Five Years”, “Room to Move”, Chris Winter, “Starman”, “Rock'n'roll Suicide”, Birdland, Weather Report, Joe Zawinul, Brian Eno, “Another Green World”, “Zawinul Lava”, “Rock'n'Roll Animal”, Lou Reed, Steve Hunter, “Sweet Jane”, “Heroin”, “Rock'n'Roll”, Berlin, Alice Cooper, Velvet Underground, Peter Gabriel, “Car”, “Stranded”, Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry, “Song for Europe”, “Street Life”, “Psalm”, Sisters of Mercy, XTC, Nico, REM, Television, Patti Smith, “Sgt Pepper's Lonely Heart Club Band”, The Beatles, "Within You Without You”, “Tomorrow Never Knows”, Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits, Like a Rolling Stone”, Revolver, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Simon and Garfunkel, Pearl, Janis Joplin, Tapestry, Carole King, Slade Alive, Hot August Nigh”, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, “Dark Side of the Moon”, “Led Zeppelin IV”, “Silk Degrees”, Box Scaggs, “Journey to the Centre of the Earth”, Rick Wakeman, “Woodstock”, “Monterey Pop”, “The Song Remains the Same”, “The Last Waltz”, The Guitar Spa, Redeye Records, John Foy, bootleg records, “His Master's Voice”, “Sheetkeeckers”, Australian electronica/dance music store, Hipgnosis, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Regurgitator, “I like your old stuff better than your new stuff", DeepSeek, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Blue, Joni Mitchell, Henry Lewy, “Very Together”, “This Flight Tonight”, Nazareth  Episode Playlist  The first song played by 2DoubleJay - “You Just Like Me ‘Cos I'm Good in Bed” 

Nick Nicely in conversation with David Eastaugh https://nicknicely1.bandcamp.com/track/or-a-brockley-afternoon English singer-songwriter who records psychedelic and electronic music. He is best known for his 1982 single "Hilly Fields (1892)". Nicely released only one other record in the early 1980s, the single "D.C.T. Dreams", before retreating from the music industry. The influence of "Hilly Fields" has been noted on Bevis Frond, Robyn Hitchcock, Robert Wyatt, and XTC's psychedelic alter egos the Dukes of Stratosphear, as well as the hypnagogic pop movement of the 2000s. In September 2014, Lo Records released Nicely's second full-length album, Space of a Second. A third Nick Nicely album, Sleep Safari, was released on 26 September 2017 through Tapete Records. In 2018, "Hilly Fields" appeared in the Timothee Chalamont film Hot Summer Nights. From the start of 2018 Nicely has been working on live performances accompanied by the musician Bug Lover and generating new versions of old tracks and adding visuals. First came secret gigs in Frappant (February and April) in Hamburg, then on 14 June 2018 at the Electric Ballroom in London supporting John Maus, followed by a December show in Moscow and then a US East coast tour again with Maus in 2019.

How much further up the charts would Senses Working Overtime have climbed if the sleeve had been made of heavier material? What does the finish on the cover of Wait Till Your Boat Goes Down tell us about its sales?  In this edition of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we explore the fascinating relationship between XTC and cardboard in the company of Professor Penelope Letterhead… Oh, and it is also 40 years since the Dukes of Stratosphear released 25 O'Clock. You have been listening to: Boy:48 The Ephemera David Feltham  Fog99horn (Ed Stainsby) Innocents Abroad Pond Yacht (James Hollingworth)  Simon Russell XTeeHee What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from www.xtclimelight.com If you've enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, please show your support at https://www.patreon.com/markfisher Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who've done the same. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Nachdem sie mit Boygenius im Trio kurz die Musikwelt aufgeräumt hat, veröffentlicht US-Songwriterin Lucy Dacus nun wieder ein Soloalbum. Ihr Viertes. Aber auch hier haben die grossen Labels angebissen. Und einer der einzigen Guestslots des Albums gehört Superstar Hozier («Take Me to Church»). Welcome to the Big Leagues oder Sellout? «Forever Is a Feeling» begleitet uns durch die ganze Sounds!-Woche – und ihr könnt das Album als CD gewinnen. Nur live in der Sendung! +++ PLAYLIST +++ · 22:56 – GLETSCHERTRACK von POLARBӔREN · 22:52 – ENTERING LUMON (ODESZA SEVERANCE REMIX) von THEODORE SHAPIRO · 22:49 – ALLES WAS ICH WILL von DIE STERNE · 22:46 – C'EST DUR von MONO MOCHI · 22:39 – CHANGE MY NAME von ELIE ZOÉ · 22:35 – MAKE WAY FOR WAVES von AMY MILLAN · 22:30 – PIROUETTE von AIN'T · 22:28 – POUR TOI von TOM D. · 22:24 – FAMILIAR von AMINÉ · 22:20 – MAKING PLANS FOR NIGEL von XTC · 22:14 – SARA von FLEETWOOD MAC · 22:11 – RICOCHET von SORRY GIRLS · 22:08 – SEXY TO SOMEONE von CLAIRO · 21:55 – LIVE FOREVER von OASIS · 21:51 – YOU'RE GORGEOUS von BABYBIRD · 21:47 – RUNNING/PLANNING von CMAT · 21:42 – KING von FLORENCE + THE MACHINE · 21:39 – IF NOT NOW, IT'S SOON von SELF ESTEEM · 21:35 – GHOSTS & ALIENS von CLAIRE MY FLAIR · 21:32 – TUESDAY von JULIEN BAKER & TORRES · 21:27 – ANKLES von LUCY DACUS · 21:23 – FOREVER IS A FEELING von LUCY DACUS · 21:20 – MODIGLIANI von LUCY DACUS · 21:15 – BEST GUESS von LUCY DACUS · 21:10 – BIG DEAL von LUCY DACUS · 21:04 – NOT STRONG ENOUGH von BOYGENIUS

Mr. Christopher and Michael Bland sit down with music luminary Thomas Dolby. We talk about his breakout success in the 80's, From his side projects, his hits like Hyperactive and She Blinded Me With Science, chilling with Michael Jackson, friendships with XTC's Andy Partridge, working with Todd Rundgren, and so much more.

REDIFF - Dans cet épisode de "Tout savoir sur", Virginie Garin, journaliste à RTL, a cherché à savoir si la solution du "manger local" contribue à la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique. Alors, faut-il bannir de son alimentation tout ce qui est importé ? Réponse avec l'économiste Bruno Parmentier, Xavier Terlet, le conseiller du cabinet Protéines-XTC et Daniel Sauvaitre, président de l'Association Nationale Pommes Poires. Du lundi au vendredi, la rédaction de RTL revient sur un fait marquant de l'actualité avec les reporters, les correspondants et les experts de RTL.

REDIFF - Dans cet épisode de "Tout savoir sur", Virginie Garin, journaliste à RTL, a cherché à savoir si la solution du "manger local" contribue à la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique. Alors, faut-il bannir de son alimentation tout ce qui est importé ? Réponse avec l'économiste Bruno Parmentier, Xavier Terlet, le conseiller du cabinet Protéines-XTC et Daniel Sauvaitre, président de l'Association Nationale Pommes Poires. Du lundi au vendredi, la rédaction de RTL revient sur un fait marquant de l'actualité avec les reporters, les correspondants et les experts de RTL.

REDIFF - Dans cet épisode de "Tout savoir sur", Virginie Garin, journaliste à RTL, a cherché à savoir si la solution du "manger local" contribue à la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique. Alors, faut-il bannir de son alimentation tout ce qui est importé ? Réponse avec l'économiste Bruno Parmentier, Xavier Terlet, le conseiller du cabinet Protéines-XTC et Daniel Sauvaitre, président de l'Association Nationale Pommes Poires. Du lundi au vendredi, la rédaction de RTL revient sur un fait marquant de l'actualité avec les reporters, les correspondants et les experts de RTL.

REDIFF - Dans cet épisode de "Tout savoir sur", Virginie Garin, journaliste à RTL, a cherché à savoir si la solution du "manger local" contribue à la lutte contre le réchauffement climatique. Alors, faut-il bannir de son alimentation tout ce qui est importé ? Réponse avec l'économiste Bruno Parmentier, Xavier Terlet, le conseiller du cabinet Protéines-XTC et Daniel Sauvaitre, président de l'Association Nationale Pommes Poires. Du lundi au vendredi, la rédaction de RTL revient sur un fait marquant de l'actualité avec les reporters, les correspondants et les experts de RTL.

In this episode of The Music Production Podcast, I sit down with musician and songwriter Jean-Paul Vest, the driving force behind Last Charge of the Light Horse. We talk about the evolution of songwriting, the impact of place and sound on music, and the delicate balance between control and spontaneity in the creative process. Jean-Paul shares his approach to writing, how his songs take shape over time, and the unexpected ways music resonates with listeners. We also dive into the role of nostalgia, the value of quiet spaces, and why playing music with friends is one of the greatest joys of being a musician. Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Main Topics Discussed: Songwriting and Identity – How artists evolve over time and whether they should brand themselves or stay fluid in their musical identity. Letting Creativity Flow – The challenge of balancing technical skill with raw inspiration and why stepping back can lead to better songs. Sound and Place – How environments, from noisy cities to quiet deserts, influence musical perception and creativity. The Role of Collaboration – Learning to trust bandmates and fellow musicians rather than dictating every detail. Reinvention in Music – How artists like Beck and XTC reinvent themselves and what we can learn from their approach. Music as a Personal Archive – Songs as layered stories, much like a “palimpsest,” revealing new meaning over time. Field Recording and Natural Soundscapes – Using organic sounds in music and the impact of noise pollution on creativity. Key Takeaways: Step Back and Let the Song Lead – Trying too hard to control the songwriting process can stifle creativity. Let ideas develop naturally. Your Environment Shapes Your Sound – Whether it's a reverb-heavy church or the silent stillness of a desert, soundscapes influence the way music is made. Not Every Song is an Autobiography – Just because a song is personal doesn't mean it's literally about the songwriter. Sometimes, music is a character study. The Right Audience Makes a Difference – Playing in an intimate setting vs. a bar can completely change how a song is received. Music is a Long Game – Success isn't just about radio play; it's about the relationships and experiences built through music-making. Links: Last Charge of the Light Horse - https://lastcharge.com In the Wind by Last Charge of the Light Horse - https://lastcharge.com/music/in-the-wind/ "Imaginary Friend" by Last Charge of the Light Horse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdBHlirBKtE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastchargeofthelighthorse/ Bandcamp: https://lastcharge.bandcamp.com/ The Sound Book: The Science of the Sonic Wonders of the World by Trevor Cox https://amzn.to/3XGP4ei The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows by John Koenig - https://amzn.to/3XL75rR Some Good Evil - https://somegoodevil.com Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc  5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/ Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk  

The awesome albums keep coming early in 2025 and we'd love to introduce on to you today. Welcome to Episode 55 of This is Not Happening (TINH), an Album of the Month (AOTM) Podcast. In Part 1 we deep dive into an Album that one of us has chosen and in Part 2 we play 'Spin it or Bin it'.  We pick a theme and each pick a song that represents that theme. We judge the selections by asking the question 'Spin It or Bin It'?In Part 1, Nolan, resident Hip Hop head stays true to form and brings a new album from a 47 year old artist! Brother Ali's 'Satisfied Soul'. In Part 2, following Brother Ali's exploration of peace, love, faith and religion, our Spin It or Bin It, our theme this month is 'Religion'.                               ----- Part 1 | Brother Ali | Satisfied Soul -----Nolan has been trying to introduce Brother Ali to us for years but ... there's a lot of music and not a lot of time. Previous album releases have not lined up with podcasts but this time they did! Satisfied Soul is an album that is worth any music fan spending some time with. It is not a niche hip hop album for niche hip hop fans. It's soul music. It's pop music. It's Hip Hop. It's intelligent. It's massively thought provoking and massively accessible to anyone with an open mind and an open ear. Get on it. Please.Listen to the albumhere.This track is not from this album ... but too good not to share Cadillac.Nolan's awesome 'Intro to Brother Ali' playlist can be found here.Buy some stuff here.                                            ----- Part 2 | Spin It or Bin It | 'Religion' -----Popular music and religion have been uncomfortable bedfellows since ... forever. We agreed to each select a track that 'tackles' the theme of religion in any way shape or form;Joey chose Tennessee by Arrested Development.David chose Dear God by XTC.Guy chose Stand on the Wordby The Joubert Singers.Nolan chose Name of God by Mustafa.Here is a link to a this 4 track playlist. We've been writing the blog for years come and have a look - https://thisisnothappening.net/

To commemorate the death of Rick Buckler on 17 February 2025, this episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast features an interview the drummer did with a group of XTC fans and fellow musicians in March 2018. Buckler recorded Sound Affects with the Jam at the same time as XTC were working on Black Sea and, indeed, he joined in with the clapping on Don't Lose Your Temper. Recorded for What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book, the conversation ranges from musicianship to studio techniques, from session drummers to formative influences, from home-made kits to ride cymbals.  Joining Buckler around the table in 2018 were Mark Fisher, Mark Thomas, Andy Rankin, Laurie Langan, Sarah Palmer, Rohan Onraet, and Louis Barfe. Music by Keith McTaggart. What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from www.xtclimelight.com If you've enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, please show your support at https://www.patreon.com/markfisher Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who've done the same. Photograph: © Allison Burke ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today Deacon Harold & Ace are sharing from the Beacon of Truth Playlist talking about the song "Dear God" by XTC. The purpose is not to over spiritualize songs but ones that have spoken to us and maybe you and what we can learn from them as we apply wisdom and truth to our faith. Also looking at Soulful Psalm 3.

Welcome back to Transmissions with Jason Woodbury. This week, Steve Lillywhite, a producer who's had as pivotal a role in shaping your host's musical taste as anyone. In this conversation, Lillywhite opens up about working with artists like Dave Matthews Band, U2, Phish, XTC, The La's, Marshall Crenshaw, The Killers, and more. From The Joshua Tree to Billy Breathes, from Before These Crowded Streets to Field Day, Lillywhite speaks about it all, the influence of dub, his production approach, and more. Lillywhite is somebody we've wanted to have on this show very long time, and we were excited to ring him up. Big thanks to Grayson Haver Currin, the incredible critic and writer you are no doubt familiar with, for helping connect us to Steve. You can read a full transcript of this conversation at Aquarium Drunkard, where you'll find 20 years worth of playlists, recommendations, reviews, interviews, podcasts, essays, and more. With your support, here's to another decade. Subscribe at Aquarium Drunkard.  Stream a playlist of bumper music featured on Transmissions, as well as selections from our guests. Transmissions is a part of the Talkhouse Podcast Network. Visit the Talkhouse for more interviews, fascinating reads, and podcasts. 

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast we welcome singer, song-writer, producer and XTC frontman Andy Partridge to the show. He chats to Guy Pratt and Gary Kemp about his early influences, his difficult childhood and how he thinks the Monkees are underrated! He also talks about how those early influences helped shape the sound of XTC. Find out more at: https://www.ape.uk.net/Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @gimmesugarproductions Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteursFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockonteursTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteursProduced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Esta semana, en Islas de Robinson, clásicos en clave de "New Wave" entre 1979 y 1981. Suenan: JOE JACKSON - "KINDA KUTE" ("I'M THE MAN", 1979)/ THE BEAT - "BEST FRIEND" ("I JUST CAN'T STOP IT", 1980) / THE JAGS - "TUNE INTO HEAVEN" ("EVENING STANDARDS", 1980) / QUINCY - "JUST A TRAGEDY" ("QUINCY", 1980) / SQUEEZE - "PULLING MUSSELS (FROM THE SHELL)" ("ARGYBARGY", 1980) / SPLIT ENZ - "ONE STEP AHEAD" ("WAIATA", 1981) / XTC - "RESPECTABLE STREET" ("BLACK SEA", 1980) / ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS - "WHITE KNUCKLES" ("TRUST", 1981) / ANY TROUBLE - "TROUBLE WITH LOVE" ("WHEELS IN MOTION", 1981) / 20/20 - "OUT OF MY HEAD" ("LOOK OUT!", 1981) / JACK GREEN - "TOO MANY FOOLS" ("REVERSE LOGIC", 1981) / JOHN HIATT - "PINK BEDROOM" ("TWO BIT MONSTERS", 1980) / ROCKPILE - "PET AND HOLD YOU" ("SECONDS OF PLEASURE", 1980) / THE PRETENDERS - "THE ENGLISH ROSES" ("PRETENDERS II", 1981)Escuchar audio

What's your most loved and least favorite song on Jellyfish's Spilt Milk?!  Jim picked the 1993 favorite by the band that Dan says unites us the most. Between the four of us, we saw the band close to 30 times in just three years but it was Adam that started a website about the band, helped write their boxed set liner notes and....it's complicated. As a result of a whole lotta fun stories, the ranking doesn't start until the 32 minute mark. So close your eyes and get comfortable because we got Roger Joseph Manning Jr, Tim Smith, Eric Dover, Jason Falkner and superfan Pablo Melons to chime in with their most and least loved songs on the album. Listen at WeWillRankYouPod.com, Apple, Spotify and your favorite lactose intolerant dairy bar.Follow us and weigh in with your favorites on Facebook, Instagram & Threads and Twitter @wewillrankyoupod.SPOILERS/FILE UNDER:  Accordion, All Is Forgiven, Beach Boys, the Beatles, Bellybutton, Jay Bennett, Bourgeois Tagg, Brighter Day, Jon Brion, Bye Bye Bye, chalk line dollar sign, Charisma, curtain opens, demo-itus, dick jokes, Disney, Eric Dover, Dukes of Stratosphear, Jason Falkner, fanboy, Fanclub, Four Freshmen, Albhy Galuten, The Ghost At Number One, the Glutton of Sympathy, Mike Halloran, harmonies, He's My Best Friend, Mary Hopkins, Hush, Jellyfish, Joining A Fanclub, Joining A Fanpage, Bruce Kaphan, Los Angeles Union Session Musicians, liner notes, the Lovetarians, Roger Joseph Manning Jr, mayonnaise, Pablo Melons, New Mistake, Harry Nillson, Partridge Family, Pleasanton, polka, pop, power pop, Jack Joseph Puig, Queen, rock, Russian Hill, Sebrina Paste and Plato, the Seventies, Tim Smith, Spilt Milk, Steely Dan, strike the tent, Andy Sturmer, Supertramp, Too Much, Too Late, Too Little, tuba, tuppence, Wings, T Bone Wolk, Lyle Workman, XTC, 1993.US: http://www.WeWillRankYouPod.com wewillrankyoupod@gmail.comNEW! Host tips: Venmo @wewillrankyoupodhttp://www.facebook.com/WeWillRankYouPodhttp://www.instagram.com/WeWillRankYouPodhttps://www.threads.net/@WeWillRankYouPodhttp://www.twitter.com/WeWillRankYouPo http://www.YourOlderBrother.com(Sam's music page) http://www.YerDoinGreat.com (Adam's music page)https://open.spotify.com/user/dancecarbuzz (Dan's playlists)

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Thomas Walsh in conversation with David Eastaugh https://pugwashtheband.bandcamp.com/ https://westhampsteadarts.com/events/ Pugwash are an Irish pop band fronted by Drimnagh-born musician Thomas Walsh. Pugwash has released six albums since its debut LP Almond Tea in 1999. Influences on the band's sound are regularly cited as including XTC, Electric Light Orchestra and Jeff Lynne, the Beach Boys, the Kinks, Honeybus and the Beatles, though Walsh dismisses the Beatles comparisons as "lazy"    

Send us a textWelcome to Guess the Year! This is an interactive, competitive podcast series where you will be able to play along and compete against your fellow listeners. Here is how the scoring works:10 points: Get the year dead on!7 points: 1-2 years off4 points: 3-5 years off1 point: 6-10 years offGuesses can be emailed to drandrewmay@gmail.com or texted using the link at the top of the show notes (please leave your name).I will read your scores out before the next episode, along with the scores of your fellow listeners! Please email your guesses to Andrew no later than 12pm EST on the day the next episode posts if you want them read out on the episode (e.g., if an episode releases on Monday, then I need your guesses by 12pm EST on Wednesday; if an episode releases on Friday, then I need your guesses by 12 pm EST on Monday). Note: If you don't get your scores in on time, they will still be added to the overall scores I am keeping. So they will count for the final scores - in other words, you can catch up if you get behind, you just won't have your scores read out on the released episode. All I need is your guesses (e.g., Song 1 - 19xx, Song 2 - 20xx, Song 3 - 19xx, etc.). Please be honest with your guesses! Best of luck!!The answers to today's ten songs can be found below. If you are playing along, don't scroll down until you have made your guesses. .....Have you made your guesses yet? If so, you can scroll down and look at the answers......Okay, answers coming. Don't peek if you haven't made your guesses yet!.....Intro song: Diamonds from Sierra Leone by Kanye West (feat. Jay-Z) (2005)Song 1: Footsteps in the Dark, Pts. 1 & 2 by The Isley Brothers (1977)Song 2: Helicopter by Bloc Party (2004)Song 3: You Know My Name by Chris Cornell (2006)Song 4: Them Changes by Thundercat (2015)Song 5: Helicopter by XTC (1979)Song 6: Goldfinger by Shirley Bassey (1964)Song 7: Space Oddity by David Matthews (1977)Song 8: Helicopter by M. Ward (2003)Song 9: Goldeneye by Tina Turner (1995)Song 10: Rapp Snitch Knishes by MF Doom (feat. Mr. Fantastik) (2004)

Todd Rundgren is a true musical visionary whose career spans decades, influences multiple genres, and continues to inspire generations of music lovers. From his early days with the psychedelic rock band Nazz to his groundbreaking solo career and innovative work with Utopia, Rundgren has continually redefined what it means to be an artist. His work as a singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist has left an indelible mark on rock, pop, progressive, and experimental music. In this in-depth feature, we explore the highs and lows of his storied career, highlighting his unique blend of catchy melodies, technical expertise, and bold experimentation that have made him a lasting icon in the music industry.Born into an era of musical revolution, Todd Rundgren's early years were shaped by the sounds of the 60s. Embracing the counterculture movement, he found his first taste of musical success with Nazz, where he served as the lead guitarist and primary songwriter, crafting songs that were both innovative and accessible. Tracks such as “Open My Eyes” and “Hello It's Me.” Rundgren's leap from band member to solo superstar came in the early 70s. It was the seminal album Something/Anything? that truly set him apart. It featured enduring hits like “I Saw the Light” and a reimagined version of “Hello It's Me,” songs that still resonate with fans today. The album was celebrated for its innovative production techniques and intricate arrangements. Never content to follow the status quo, Todd Rundgren has always been driven by a desire to experiment. His subsequent albums are celebrated as landmarks of avant-garde music production. He became one of the pioneers of home recording technology, demonstrating that innovative music could be produced outside the confines of a traditional studio. Todd's approach to music-making has inspired artists to take creative risks and explore uncharted sonic territories.In the mid-70s, seeking new avenues for creative expression, Rundgren formed the band Utopia. With them he crafted extended compositions that featured dynamic shifts, complex time signatures, and an eclectic mix of rock, pop, and classical influences. Beyond his achievements as a performer, Todd Rundgren is also revered for his pioneering work as a record producer. His studio prowess and keen musical instincts have made him one of the most sought-after producers in rock history. Rundgren's production credits include his work on Meat Loaf's album Bat Out of Hell. This record, one of the best-selling albums of all time, showcases his ability to harness raw talent and transform it into something transcendent. Todd also lent his production genius to artists such as Badfinger, Grand Funk Railroad, The New York Dolls, Hall & Oates, Patti Smith, XTC, and many more. A lifelong admirer of The Beatles, Todd's musical style and production techniques bear the unmistakable influence of the Fab Four. He has collaborated with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band and he has inspired a diverse array of artists across multiple genres. As we reflect on the life and career of Todd Rundgren, it becomes clear that his influence on music is both profound and far-reaching. He's a gifted performer, songwriter and trailblazer. His work continues to inspire musicians and captivate fans, ensuring that his contributions to rock, pop, and progressive music will be celebrated for generations to come.By exploring the life and work of Todd Rundgren in this feature episode, we celebrate not only his achievements but also the spirit of innovation that he has instilled in the world of music. His career serves as an inspiration to anyone who dares to dream, experiment, and redefine what is possible in the realm of sound. Whether you are a longtime fan or a newcomer to his music, this deep dive into his storied journey offers an invaluable glimpse into the mind of one of rock's most fearless innovators.#toddrundgren #RockLegend #Classicrock #Music

A well-placed song in a film holds the power to shape a viewer's emotions, heighten tension, set the tone, foreshadow events, provide insight into characters, or deepen the narrative. In essence, music is the heartbeat of the cinema that can elevate a film from good to sublime. Take it from someone who knows, like this week's Third Lad, Barry Andrews - he's had songs soundtracking pivotal moments in films such as Manhunter and Band of the Hand. Barry Andrews began his professional music career in the punk era lending his keyboard stylings to a little band that you may have heard of, XTC, giving them one of the most defining and distinctive features of their sound for their first two albums. After leaving XTC in 1979, he released a fine solo EP and single, formed the short lived Restaurant for Dogs, and played with Iggy Pop and Robert Fripp's League of Gentlemen before forming the band Shriekback with Gang of Four bassist Dave Allen and singer Carl Marsh in 1981. For the better part of the last 43 years, Barry has kept Shriekback alive through various incarnations, continuing to release music that's daring, experimental, and artful, as well as maintaining an ambitious and rewarding solo career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The Metro, Rev. Jeff Ivins brings the following bands to you for your weekly time warp: The Fixx, David Bowie, Church, Killer Pussy, Julian Lennon, Sparks, Billy Ocean, Roman Holiday, Frank & Moon Zappa, Was (Not Was), XTC, Thompson Twins, Power Station, and ending with Talk Talk.

This week Dylan was assigned the year 1978, and he selected XTC's debut album, White MusicJoin our Patreon for only $1 to get access to all of our weekly bonus audio. We also have a $5 Producer tier where you get your name said on the show with other exclusive content, and a $10 tier where you get to choose the album we discuss on an episode - patreon.com/punklottopodMajor Awards EP - majorawards.bandcamp.comMerch Shop  - redbubble.com/people/punk-lotto-pod/shopPodcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopodCall our voicemail line: 202-688-PUNKLeave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Song clips featured on this episode:XTC - Radios in MotionXTC - This is Pop?XTC - Statue of Liberty

This week David and Ian talk Southern discomfort, cross references, cheese blocks, the Peanuts and Kane, nudie plays, hundreds of movies, totally tartar, XTC, and fluffing.

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Phil Stacey about bad songs from good artists.  Show notes: Songs we hate by artists we love Jay: Radiohead's "Fake Plastic Trees" is so whiny it turned me off the band for a few years Songs you hate vs. songs you're sick of hearing Phil: Nirvana had some dumb songs Phil's dishonorable mentions: Songs from Bowie and Jagger, Beck, XTC, Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, the Cars, Bob Seger  Phil bashes the Brits  Jay's dishonorable mentions: Songs by Soundgarden, Van Hagar, Rush, U2, Lou Reed Sammy Hagar's lyrics are...something Phil's #10: One of the Stones' bigger hits Jay's #10: Zeppelin goes honky tonk with meh results Phil's #9: Frat boy antics from the Beastie Boys Jay's #9: Andy Summers let his freak flag fly in the Police Phil's #8: The Dead goes disco with some rough lyrics The late '70s saw lots of rock acts try disco Jay's #8: Macca had some missteps, including his first teamup with MJ Phil's #7: The Beatles stumbled with an avant garde instrumental Maybe it was the drugs  Jay's #7: Dee Dee Ramone tries rapping with hilariously bad results To be continued Completely Conspicuous is available through Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

Darryl Bullock was a massive fan of XTC, an avid record collector and one of the tireless organisers of the online and in-person XTC fan conventions. He died, way too young, on 23 December 2024.He was such a pillar of the fan community that this month's episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast is dedicated to him – with thoughts especially for his husband Niall Milligan.As well as tributes from those who knew him, the podcast features a previously unreleased interview Darryl did with the artist Ken White at the XTC fan convention in Swindon in 2022. Ken painted several murals around Swindon, including the much missed Swindon celebrities mural, as well as painting the backdrop for the cover of XTC's Black Sea.Music from Dan Barrow.Darryl Bullock links:Love and Fury: The Life, Death and Legacy of Joe Meek is published in the UK by Omnibus on 13 March 2025Blog The World's Worst Records XTC collection On collectingInterviewing John LeckieOn XTC from an LGBTQI+ perspectiveDan Barrow and The Florida RecountsKen White: Muralist and Painter, Amberley PublishingWhat Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from www.xtclimelight.com If you've enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, please show your support at https://www.patreon.com/markfisher Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who've done the same. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

M+J pull out the big guns for the case that September 1980 qualifies as one of the greatest months for Punk and New Wave with releases from the likes of XTC, the Dead Kennedys, Simple Minds and Comsat Angels. Listen to the full playlist on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/40eoP0G Email us at deepdives.deepcuts@gmail.com.

This is epic. XTC guitarist Dave Gregory returns to the podcast to give us all the scoop on the creation of XTC's 1986 masterpiece Skylarking. The album almost can't be listened to without an understanding of the behind the scenes stories - the animosity between Andy Partridge and producer Todd Rundgren chief among them. This essential album was recently given the Steven Wilson Dolby Atmos treatment enhancing it even more. Joining us for this conversation is our friend Brad Page of the I'm In Love With That Song podcast for an even richer experience. Dave was extremely gracious with his time, you won't want to miss this.  www.amazon.com/Skylarking-Blu-Ray-Audio-Steven-Wilson/dp/B0D9P39NYH www.patreon.com/c/thehustlepod