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Ep 141: Roberta Flack
In tribute of Roberta Flack, who passed away recently aged 88, today's episode of Back to Back will feature her emotive, genre-blending ballads. Spanning R&B, jazz, folk, and pop, her music contributed to the birth of quiet storm. -- Mr. Magic (Feel Like Makin’ Love) You’ve Got a Friend (ft Do…
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Ep 140: The Fray
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Fray's iconic album How to Save a Life, we're going back to back into their remarkable journey. From their beginnings in Denver to the chart-topping hits like "Over My Head (Cable Car)" and the title track "How to Save a Life," tune in as we reflect on how t…
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Ep 139: Father John Misty
In conjunction with Valentine's season and the 10th anniversary of American musician Father John Misty’s I Love You, Honeybear, we're going back to back into his discography. From J. Tillman to Father John Misty, join us as we explore his satirical lyrics and unique sound, and discover how his musi…
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Ep 138: 2025 Grammy Special
Last weekend saw the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony where records were broken, history was celebrated and some artists marked major firsts in their fields. On this episode, we go Back-to-Back - digging up stories from the music of the artists who were crowned winners. -- Best New Artist: Chappel…
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Ep 137: Corinne Bailey Rae
This week, we celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Sea, the sophomore album by British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae. With its smooth blend of soul, R&B, jazz, and pop, the album reflects her heartfelt music and explores themes of love, loss, and healing. Join us as we dive back to back int…
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Ep 136: Franz Ferdinand
This week we take a deep-dive into the work of Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand who played a big role in the post-punk revival of the 2000s. Emerging alongside acts like the Strokes and the Libertines, they reignited appreciation for the timeless appeal of catchy, guitar-driven music - which blen…
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Ep 135: Elvis Presley
In celebration what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday, today's episode is in honour of the "King of Rock and Roll," whose performances and unique blend of musical styles transformed the music landscape in the mid 20th century. Join us as we explore the timeless tracks that reinforces hi…
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Ep134: The Clash
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 cel…
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Ep133: Mitski
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 …
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Ep132: A Tribe Called Quest
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…
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