Episode 17 - Sampling & 'The Amen Break', John Frusciante, Yeah Yeah Yeahs
In this episode, I try to get my head around sampling and copyright law with regard to music, and end up learning about one of the most sampled recordings of all time, 'The Amen Break', which for year...
5 Joulu 201521min
Episode 16 - The Clash, Coldplay, Jeff Buckley
In this episode, I notice a sharp increase in the number of musical biopic films being released over the past year, and given the news of an upcoming biopic about punk pioneers The Clash called 'Londo...
21 Marras 201521min
Episode 15 - John Mayer & Grateful Dead, Grimes, Radiohead
This week, I try to understand why some bands choose to soldier on after original members have passed away, with the news that guitar sensation John Mayer has joined the Grateful Dead off-shoot group ...
7 Marras 201521min
Episode 14 - Adele, Eagles Of Death Metal, Bruce Springsteen
This week, I look at the musical phenomenon that is Adele, and how her first release in 3 years still has the music industry on the edge of its seat. We also buckle up for another wild ride with Eagle...
31 Loka 201521min
Episode 12 - South African Music, The 1975, Johnny Cash
Fresh from a vacation to my home country, I ponder what it means to make South African music, and offer 'The Answer' to any listeners interested in finding some great South African artists. We also de...
17 Loka 201520min
Episode 11 - Sam Smith, The Arcs, The Tallest Man On Earth
This week, I look at tradition and how certain artists are adhering to it. With the announcement of Sam Smith as the singer of the new James Bond theme, we look back at past Bond themes to determine w...
19 Syys 201521min
Episode 10 - Lemmy Kilmister, Thunderbitch, Incubus
In this week's episode, I look at rock 'n roll through various lenses, whether it's dealing with the inevitable aging of rockstars (Lemmy Kilmister), absorbing past influences to strike out in a new p...
12 Syys 201519min
