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…
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 …
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…
Ep131: Fela, Femi, & Seun Kuti
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 in…
Ep130: James Blake
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 dark…
Ep129: Quincy Jones
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 Si…
Ep128: Madonna
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 America…
Ep127: Liam Payne
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-1…
Ep126: Pharrell Williams
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…
Ep125: Interpol
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…