Leaders in the first wave of British punk rock, The Clash is credited for revolutionising punk and bringing the genre to the UK with music that addressed social alienation and protested against the political climate of the time, giving an angry, compassionate voice to a generation of unrest. To celebrate their third studio album London Calling turning 45 this week- often labelled one of the most influential albums of all time- we go Back To Back through the work of "The Only Band That Matters".



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Brand New Cadillac (London Calling)
Revolution Rock (London Calling)
Straight to Hell (Combat Rock)
(White Man in) Hammersmith Palais (The Clash)
London Calling (London Calling)
Should I Stay Or Should I Go? (Combat Rock)
Death Or Glory (London Calling)
I Fought The Law (The Cost Of Living)
Spanish Bombs (London Calling)
Rock the Casbah (Combat Rock)
Train In Vain (Stand By Me)

Leaders in the first wave of British punk rock, The Clash is credited for revolutionising punk and bringing the genre to the UK with music that addressed social alienation and protested against the political climate of the time, giving an angry, compassionate voice to a generation of unrest. To celebrate their third studio album London Calling turning 45 this week- often labelled one of the most influential albums of all time- we go Back To Back through the work of "The Only Band That Matters".--Brand New Cadillac (London Calling) Revolution Rock (London Calling) Straight to Hell (Combat Rock) (White Man in) Hammersmith Palais (The Clash) London Calling (London Calling) Should I Stay Or Should I Go? (Combat Rock) Death Or Glory (London Calling) I Fought The Law (The Cost Of Living) Spanish Bombs (London Calling) Rock the Casbah (Combat Rock) Train In Vain (Stand By Me)

Ep134: The Clash

Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski has become a vital voice in indie music for her genre-fluidity, raw emotionality, and deeply introspective lyrics often infused with themes of anxiety, identity, and yearning that have made her one of the most compelling artists of this generation. As her breakthrough third studio album Bury Me At Makeout Creek turns ten this month, we take a Back To Back journey through her unique brand of melancholy.



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My Love Mine All Mine (The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We)
Francis Forever (Bury Me At Makeout Creek)
I Bet On Losing Dogs (Puberty 2)
Brand New City (Lush)
Working For the Knife (Laurel Hell)
Jobless Monday (Bury Me At Makeout Creek)
Crack Baby (Puberty 2)
First Love / Late Spring (Bury Me At Makeout Creek)
Washing Machine Heart (Be The Cowboy)
Your Best American Girl (Puberty 2)
Nobody (Be The Cowboy)
Last Words of a Shooting Star (Bury Me At Makeout Creek)

Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski has become a vital voice in indie music for her genre-fluidity, raw emotionality, and deeply introspective lyrics often infused with themes of anxiety, identity, and yearning that have made her one of the most compelling artists of this generation. As her breakthrough third studio album Bury Me At Makeout Creek turns ten this month, we take a Back To Back journey through her unique brand of melancholy.--My Love Mine All Mine (The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We) Francis Forever (Bury Me At Makeout Creek) I Bet On Losing Dogs (Puberty 2) Brand New City (Lush) Working For the Knife (Laurel Hell) Jobless Monday (Bury Me At Makeout Creek) Crack Baby (Puberty 2) First Love / Late Spring (Bury Me At Makeout Creek) Washing Machine Heart (Be The Cowboy) Your Best American Girl (Puberty 2) Nobody (Be The Cowboy) Last Words of a Shooting Star (Bury Me At Makeout Creek)

Ep133: Mitski

Legendary American hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest redefined the boundaries of hip-hop with their innovative fusion of jazz-infused beats and socially-conscious lyrics that helped spread Afrocentrism to a new mainstream generation of listeners during an era dominated by party anthems and gangsta rap. Regarded as a pioneer of alternative hip hop and merging jazz with hip hop, the group made history as the 12th hip hop inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month. We go Back To Back through their work and legacy.



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Jazz (We’ve Got) (The Low End Theory)

Get A Hold (Beats, Rhythm & Life)
Can I Kick It? (J.Cole Remix) (People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm)
The Space Program (We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service)
Footprints (People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths Of Rhythms)
Award Tour (feat Trugoy The Dove) (Midnight Marauders)
Butter (The Low End Theory)
Check The Rhime (The Low End Theory)
Find A Way (The Love Movement)
Electric Relaxation (Midnight Marauders)
Bonita Applebum (People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths Of Rhythms)

Legendary American hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest redefined the boundaries of hip-hop with their innovative fusion of jazz-infused beats and socially-conscious lyrics that helped spread Afrocentrism to a new mainstream generation of listeners during an era dominated by party anthems and gangsta rap. Regarded as a pioneer of alternative hip hop and merging jazz with hip hop, the group made history as the 12th hip hop inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month. We go Back To Back through their work and legacy.--Jazz (We’ve Got) (The Low End Theory)Get A Hold (Beats, Rhythm &amp; Life) Can I Kick It? (J.Cole Remix) (People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm) The Space Program (We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service) Footprints (People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths Of Rhythms) Award Tour (feat Trugoy The Dove) (Midnight Marauders) Butter (The Low End Theory) Check The Rhime (The Low End Theory) Find A Way (The Love Movement) Electric Relaxation (Midnight Marauders) Bonita Applebum (People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths Of Rhythms)

Ep132: A Tribe Called Quest

Nigerian multi-instrumentalist and political activist Fela Kuti is regarded as the progenitor of the Afrobeat genre- a combination of West African music with American funk and jazz fueled by political activism that has since found widespread popularity worldwide and within the contemporary music industry. Today, his sons, Femi Kuti and Seun Kuti, uphold his iconic legacy while making their own unique marks in the genre and propelling the influence of contemporary African music worldwide. This week, to celebrate World Children's Day, we explore the lives and enduring impact of the pioneering Afrobeat family.



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Fela Kuti - Eko Ile
Femi Kuti - Do Your Best (ft Mos Def)
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - Giant Of Africa
Femi Kuti - Wonder Wonder
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - Move
Fela Kuti - Lady
Femi Kuti - Na Their Way Be That
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 - Dey (ft Damian Marley)
Fela Kuti - Water No Get Enemy

Nigerian multi-instrumentalist and political activist Fela Kuti is regarded as the progenitor of the Afrobeat genre- a combination of West African music with American funk and jazz fueled by political activism that has since found widespread popularity worldwide and within the contemporary music industry. Today, his sons, Femi Kuti and Seun Kuti, uphold his iconic legacy while making their own unique marks in the genre and propelling the influence of contemporary African music worldwide. This week, to celebrate World Children's Day, we explore the lives and enduring impact of the pioneering Afrobeat family.--Fela Kuti - Eko Ile Femi Kuti - Do Your Best (ft Mos Def) Seun Kuti &amp; Egypt 80 - Giant Of Africa Femi Kuti - Wonder Wonder Seun Kuti &amp; Egypt 80 - Move Fela Kuti - Lady Femi Kuti - Na Their Way Be That Seun Kuti &amp; Egypt 80 - Dey (ft Damian Marley) Fela Kuti - Water No Get Enemy

Ep131: Fela, Femi, & Seun Kuti

British singer-songwriter and producer James Blake's unique blend of gentle R&B vocals with deep bass and minimal rhythmic dubstep elements has made him a leading figure in the post-dubstep genre. His evocative 2011 self-titled debut has been credited with transforming 2010s pop music into the darker, more harmonically rich sound we've heard in the past decade, solidifying his status as one of the most sought after producers in the game. This week, we go Back To Back through his ever-evolving genre-melding discography.



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Barefoot In The Park (ft Rosalía) (Assume Form)
You’re Too Precious
I Want You To Know (Playing Robots Into Heaven)
Life Round Here (ft Chance The Rapper)
My Willing Heart (The Colour In Anything)
The Wilhelm Scream (James Blake)
Coming Back (ft SZA) (Friends That Break Your Heart)
Retrograde (Overgrown)
Digital Lion (Overgrown)
CMYK (CMYK)

British singer-songwriter and producer James Blake's unique blend of gentle R&amp;B vocals with deep bass and minimal rhythmic dubstep elements has made him a leading figure in the post-dubstep genre. His evocative 2011 self-titled debut has been credited with transforming&nbsp;2010s pop music into the darker, more harmonically rich sound we've heard in the past decade, solidifying his status as one of the most sought after producers in the game. This week, we go Back To Back through his ever-evolving genre-melding discography.--Barefoot In The Park (ft Rosalía) (Assume Form) You’re Too Precious I Want You To Know (Playing Robots Into Heaven) Life Round Here (ft Chance The Rapper) My Willing Heart (The Colour In Anything) The Wilhelm Scream (James Blake) Coming Back (ft SZA) (Friends That Break Your Heart) Retrograde (Overgrown) Digital Lion (Overgrown) CMYK (CMYK)

Ep130: James Blake

This week saw the loss of the legendary Quincy Jones, one of the most influential musicians and producers in music history, who passed away at 91. Recognised for revolutionising music through his boundary-breaking work with some of the biggest names in the industry such as Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles, paving the way for future musicians and super-producers, and his lasting impact across jazz and popular music, in film and TV, and pioneering production techniques, his visionary influence across a career that spanned over 70 years has reshaped music for decades to come. To celebrate his legacy, we go Back To Back through his life and work.



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Soul Bossa Nova (Big Band Bossa Nova)
George Benson - Give Me The Night
Lesley Gore - It’s My Party
Aretha Franklin - Angel
Frank Sinatra - Mack The Knife
The Streetbeater aka Samford & Son Theme (You've Got It Bad Girl)
Tell Me A Bedtime Story (Sounds...and Stuff Like That!!)
Ai No Corrida (The Dude)
Michael Jackson - Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough

This week saw the loss of the legendary Quincy Jones, one of the most influential musicians and producers in music history, who passed away at 91. Recognised for revolutionising music through his boundary-breaking work with some of the biggest names in the industry such as Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, and Ray Charles, paving the way for future musicians and super-producers, and his lasting impact across jazz and popular music, in film and TV, and pioneering production techniques, his visionary influence across a career that spanned over 70 years has reshaped music for decades to come. To celebrate his legacy, we go Back To Back through his life and work.--Soul Bossa Nova (Big Band Bossa Nova) George Benson - Give Me The Night Lesley Gore - It’s My Party Aretha Franklin - Angel Frank Sinatra - Mack The Knife The Streetbeater aka Samford &amp; Son Theme (You've Got It Bad Girl) Tell Me A Bedtime Story (Sounds...and Stuff Like That!!) Ai No Corrida (The Dude) Michael Jackson - Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough

Ep129: Quincy Jones

Few artists have had as monumental an impact on the music and culture of the 20th and 21st century as American singer, songwriter, and actress Madonna. Recognised for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production and songwriting, her ever-evolving artistry has revolutionised American and global fashion, music, and pop culture. Today, more than four decades on since she shook up the industry with her 1982 debut single Everybody, she continues to push boundaries and shape modern pop. This week on Back To Back, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Madonna's sixth studio album Bedtime Stories, we dive into the legacy and iconic work of the Queen of Pop.



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Secret (Bedtime Stories)
Vogue (I’m Breathless)
Like A Prayer (Like A Prayer)
La Isla Bonita (True Blue)
Human Nature (Bedtime Stories)
Who’s That Girl (Who’s That Girl OST)
Into the Groove (Angel)
Forbidden Love (Bedtime Stories)
Survival (Bedtime Stories)
Take A Bow (Bedtime Stories)

Few artists have had as monumental an impact on the music and culture of the 20th and 21st century as American singer, songwriter, and actress Madonna. Recognised for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production and songwriting, her ever-evolving artistry has revolutionised American and global fashion, music, and pop culture. Today, more than four decades on since she shook up the industry with her 1982 debut single Everybody, she continues to push boundaries and shape modern pop. This week on Back To Back, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Madonna's sixth studio album Bedtime Stories, we dive into the legacy and iconic work of the Queen of Pop.--Secret (Bedtime Stories) Vogue (I’m Breathless) Like A Prayer (Like A Prayer) La Isla Bonita (True Blue) Human Nature (Bedtime Stories) Who’s That Girl (Who’s That Girl OST) Into the Groove (Angel) Forbidden Love (Bedtime Stories) Survival (Bedtime Stories) Take A Bow (Bedtime Stories)

Ep128: Madonna

English singer-songwriter Liam Payne, former member of one of the best-selling boy bands of all time, One Direction, is credited for being instrumental to the group's monumental success and undeniable impact on modern pop, as well as for penning some of the group's biggest hits. In the years post-1D, he steadily carved out a career in pop that dabbled with elements of R&B and electronic music. With his sudden tragic death at just 31, we go Back To Back through his life and music career that's been cut short far too soon.



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Bedroom Floor (LP1)
First Time (with French Montana) (First Time EP)
Strip That Down (ft Quavo) (LP1)
Get Low (with Zedd) (LP1)
For You (with Rita Ora) (Fifty Shades Freed)
Familiar (with J.Balvin) (LP1)
Alesso - Midnight (ft Liam Payne)
All I Want (For Christmas)
One Direction - You & I (Midnight Memories)
One Direction - Story Of My Life (Midnight Memories)

English singer-songwriter Liam Payne, former member of one of the best-selling boy bands of all time, One Direction, is credited for being instrumental to the group's monumental success and undeniable impact on modern pop, as well as for penning some of the group's biggest hits. In the years post-1D, he steadily carved out a career in pop that dabbled with elements of R&amp;B and electronic music. With his sudden tragic death at just 31, we go Back To Back through his life and music career that's been cut short far too soon.--Bedroom Floor (LP1) First Time (with French Montana) (First Time EP) Strip That Down (ft Quavo) (LP1) Get Low (with Zedd) (LP1) For You (with Rita Ora) (Fifty Shades Freed) Familiar (with J.Balvin) (LP1) Alesso - Midnight (ft Liam Payne) All I Want (For Christmas) One Direction - You &amp; I (Midnight Memories) One Direction - Story Of My Life (Midnight Memories)

Ep127: Liam Payne

Legendary American singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams is known for his trailblazing creativity and influence that extends across music, fashion, and philanthropy. Half of hip-hop and R&B production duo The Neptunes, member of rock band N.E.R.D., as well as producer and singer of some of the biggest hits in hip-hop, R&B, and pop history, he's widely referred to as one of the most influential and successful music producers of the 21st century for his significant impact on the sound of pop today. This week, we're going Back To Back through the superproducer's genre-defying catalogue of music and production work.



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Frontin’ (ft Jay-Z) (The Neptunes Present... Clones)
N.E.R.D - Run to the Sun (In Search Of…)
Clipse - Gridin’ (Lord Willin')
Happy (GIRL)
Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines (Blurred Lines)
Double Life (Despicable Me 4)
N.E.R.D - Maybe
Angel (In My Mind)
Jay-Z – I Just Wanna Love U (Give It to Me) (The Dynasty: Roc La Familia)
Daft Punk - Lose Yourself To Dance (Random Access Memories)

Legendary American singer, songwriter, producer, and entrepreneur Pharrell Williams is known for his trailblazing creativity and influence that extends across music, fashion, and philanthropy. Half of hip-hop and R&amp;B production duo The Neptunes, member of rock band N.E.R.D., as well as producer and singer of some of the biggest hits in hip-hop, R&amp;B, and pop history, he's widely referred to as one of the most influential and successful music producers of the 21st century for his significant impact on the sound of pop today. This week, we're going Back To Back through the superproducer's genre-defying catalogue of music and production work.-- Frontin’ (ft Jay-Z) (The Neptunes Present... Clones) N.E.R.D - Run to the Sun (In Search Of…) Clipse - Gridin’ (Lord Willin') Happy (GIRL) Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines (Blurred Lines) Double Life (Despicable Me 4) N.E.R.D - Maybe Angel (In My Mind) Jay-Z – I Just Wanna Love U (Give It to Me) (The Dynasty: Roc La Familia) Daft Punk - Lose Yourself To Dance (Random Access Memories)

Ep126: Pharrell Williams

Leaders of the post-punk revival of the 2000s since they shook up the scene with their 2002 debut album Turn On The Bright Lights, Interpol has influenced a generation of alternative rock musicians with their distinct blend of dark, atmospheric instrumentation and introspective, often moody, lyrics. This week on the show, the post punk pioneers are getting the Back to Back treatment in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of their seminal sophomore album Antics.



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C’mere (Antics)
Narc (Antics)
PDA (Turn On The Bright Lights)
All The Rage Back Home (El Pintor)
Take You On A Cruise (Antics)
The Heinrich Maneuver (Our Love To Admire)
Obstacle 1 (Turn On The Bright Lights)
Slow Hands (Antics)
Rest My Chemistry (Our Love To Admire)
Evil (Antics)

Leaders of the post-punk revival of the 2000s since they shook up the scene with their 2002 debut album Turn On The Bright Lights, Interpol has influenced a generation of alternative rock musicians with their distinct blend of dark, atmospheric&nbsp;instrumentation and introspective, often moody, lyrics. This week on the show, the post punk pioneers are getting the Back to Back treatment in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of their seminal sophomore album Antics.--C’mere (Antics) Narc (Antics) PDA (Turn On The Bright Lights) All The Rage Back Home (El Pintor) Take You On A Cruise (Antics) The Heinrich Maneuver (Our Love To Admire) Obstacle 1 (Turn On The Bright Lights) Slow Hands (Antics) Rest My Chemistry (Our Love To Admire) Evil (Antics)

Ep125: Interpol

Join Daryl Ong & Othniel Ting as they take you through the discography of our artist of the week, playing some of their most iconic and memorable hits back to back. 

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