FRIDAY FUNK: This 1969 song has a live party feel, so it's just what Friday ordered. … [Read more...]
The Music Dissectors Episode 1 – Will Henshall / Tubular Bells
We kick off our first episode with something iconic: Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells. Released in 1973, it still generates interest and discussion today and we give our take on the album and its impact. Will Henshall is an award-winning musician, composer and tech inventor for whom Tubular Bells ended up a key catalyst for his whole career. Our guest: Will Henshall - … [Read more...]
Nneka – Heartbeat
WILD CARD: I don't know how I've missed Nneka until now, but thanks to a mention of her by Roger Waters on the WTF podcast, I'm now aware. This 2008 release is stunning - enjoy. … [Read more...]
Peaches & Herb – Reunited
THURSDAY TOP 10s - This little ditty was the fifth biggest song of 1979 according to the Billboard charts. Enjoy. … [Read more...]
Elliott Park – The Soldier and the Oak
WEDNESDAY'S WHATEVER: Elliott Park is a story-teller and a very good one at that. He's prolific as well, which makes choosing a song difficult but I decided to go with this one. You can check out all his other stuff here. … [Read more...]
Thee Oh Sees – Toe Cutter Thumb Buster
TWISTED TUESDAY: Dark but funny sums this clip from Thee Oh Sees. … [Read more...]
Cold Kingdom – Let It Burn
METAL MONDAY: US-based Cold Kingdom have had some initial success and hopefully it continues. This song made an impression back in 2015. … [Read more...]
X Marks the Pedwalk – Secrets
WILDCARD: File under C for catchy. Or D for Damn catchy. Don't let the very recent release fool you - this lot have been around since 1987. … [Read more...]
The Chi-lites – Have You Seen Her
SUNDAY SOUL: Back to 1971 for this one. Is there a cooler front-man name than Eugene Record? … [Read more...]
Infected Mushroom – Becoming Insane
SATURDAY SYNTHETIC: This duo have been around for over 20 years and have some kick-arse songs to their credit. Here's one such song. … [Read more...]