Best Pop C Underground Podcasts (2025)

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Designer Keanan Duffty 1:15:50

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Designer Keanan Duffty; Fashion meets Music, David Bowie, Sex Pistols; The University of Failure I’m thrilled to introduce Keanan Duffty—this isn’t just an intro, it’s your VIP pass into the mind of a true blend of fashion, music, and education. Keanan is a British-born creative powerhouse (b. 1964, Doncaster) who's been rocking stages and runways …

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Sue Clowes 1:02:17

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Sue Clowes; Designer of Boy George/Culture Club's iconic clothes; She help Shape 80's Fashion Legacy Photo; (c) Samuel Guerrier Pioneering British textile and fashion designer, Sue Clowes, is renowned for her influential role in shaping 1980s pop and street fashion.⁠ ⁠ It was her collaboration with Boy George and Culture Club in the early 1980s tha…

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Martin Green; DJ & Curator 42:06

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Martin Green is a pioneering DJ, curator, and cultural archivist, best known as the founder of Smashing, the legendary 1990s Soho club that became a cornerstone of Britpop-era nightlife. He toured with Pulp and has DJ-ed for Blur, Suede, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, and fashion houses like Chanel and Prada. A passionate collector, he compile…

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Limahl 53:45

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Limahl; From Kajagoogoo's Too Shy to Giorgio Moroder's Never Ending Story! Limahl (born Christopher Hamill) is a British pop singer best known as the lead vocalist of the 1980s band Kajagoogoo, whose global hit "Too Shy" topped charts in 1983. After going solo, he gained further success with the international hit "The NeverEnding Story", the theme …

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Swing Out Sister 1:05:16

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Swing Out Sister: From ‘Breakout’ to Timeless – The Evolution of Style and Sound Certain Shades Of Limelight — an 8CD box set celebrating a dazzling decade of Swing Out Sister’s sophisticated pop brilliance is out on June 27th 2025. Spanning 1994 to 2004, this beautifully curated collection captures the creative evolution of one of Britain’s most s…

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Ep 364! With music by: corn wave, The Hemorrhoids, Rumkicks, Hoon, Raya, Cardboard Box Colony 29:45

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Best of the underground, week of April 29, 2025: Hycrp 7 year anniversary. (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Ep 363! With music by: Such a Vain Endeavor, The New Brutarians, Rubber Band Gun, Stress Fracture, Los Idiotas, Висока Напруга, Scary Uncle 42:46

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Best of the underground, week of April 22, 2025: Trouble music. (Note that this episode is maybe terrible, but in a different way than normal.) (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Alan G. Parker on John Lennon 52:43

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Director Alan G. Parker on Borrowed Time; The Truth Behind John Lennon's Final Years REVEALED! Alan G. Parker, director of Hello Quo Love Kills: The Story of Sid and the Pistols and It Was Fifty Years Ago Today... Sgt Pepper and Beyond, BORROWED TIME: LENNON'S LAST DECADE explores the final decade of Lennon's life in extraordinary detail. Alan G. P…

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Chris Bostock of JoBoxers 48:12

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Chris Bostock; JoBoxers, Style Council and Dave Stewart; The life of a Bass Guitar Player Chris Bostock is an English musician, songwriter, and music producer, best known as the bassist for the 1980s new wave band JoBoxers. Born in Bristol in 1962, Bostock began his musical journey with classical piano at age six before transitioning to guitar and …

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Ep 362! With music by: BBQAnon, Alpha Whale, Apes of the State, Dave Desmelik, Outer Space, The Deathbots 36:50

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Best of the underground, week of April 15, 2025: Pervs. (Note that this episode is maybe terrible, but in a different way than normal.) (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Lee Swillingham 1:01:06

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Lee Swillingham; Inside The FACE Magazine; a style Revolution That Changed British Culture! To watch the interview go here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmZAmkcJC4k Lee Swillingham, former Art Director of The Face magazine and co-curator of The Face; Culture Shirt Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London, is a distinguished British…

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Ep 361! With music by: Faulty Cognitions, IRKED, Los Sex Sex Sex, Local Teen, Dee Lav, Cardboard Box Colony 31:37

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Best of the underground, week of April 8, 2025: Sandwiches are the enemy. (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Dig Wayne 1:03:33

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Dig Wayne (JoBoxers) Interview, Just Got Lucky, Boxer Beat, 80s Icon Status. Best known as the charismatic frontman of JoBoxers, the British new wave and soul-influenced pop band that made a splash in the early 1980s, DIg Wayne was born and raised in the United States, Dig first gained recognition as part of the rockabilly revival scene with his ba…

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Ep 360! With music by: red go-cart, Glitterfast, Dirty Trainload, Twisted Teens, DeFault American, Ai Laika, Tin Roof Echo 41:54

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Best of the underground, week of April 1, 2025: Further-Punk. Mean-Happy. (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Gaz Whelan 1:00:23

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Best known as the drummer and co-founder of the iconic Manchester band Happy Mondays, Gaz Whelan was diagnosed at 11 years of age with a phobia of faults. His distinctive drumming style helped shape the band's signature blend of indie rock and dance music. ⁠ ⁠ To watch this interview go here; https://youtu.be/fo-ZxR5R1i8⁠ ⁠ Today Gaz, as the foundi…

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Ep 358! With music by: Jeffrey Lewis, Die Verlierer, Paranoia Pop, Telephant, Gut Health, ДК Енергетик, Schoolboy Cubemaster 41:18

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Best of the underground, week of March 25, 2025: John rescues a naked man from a fire. (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By cinnamon kennedy, john kennedy, jp kennedy

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Lucy O'Brien 42:02

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Author Lucy O'Brien reveals the real story of Karen Carpenter in her book; Lead Sister. All the interviews at http://www.popthehistorymakers.com Karen Carpenter was one half of the sibling duo The Carpenters, who rose to fame in the 1970s with hits like Close to You and We've Only Just Begun. Known for her rich, melancholic voice and exceptional dr…

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Ep 358! With music by: Feng Shui Police, Hey Judy, Nancy and the Jam Fancys, Coal Canary, TV Sundaze, Yah 35:23

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Best of the underground, week of March 18, 2025: Academe. X protest. (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Precious Wilson 1:05:23

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Precious Wilson; Eruption's One Way Ticket & I Can't Stand the Rain The Disco & Soul Diva's Journey. Precious Wilson is a British soul and disco singer who gained prominence in the late 1970s as the lead vocalist of the group Eruption. Born in Jamaica, she moved to the United Kingdom, where she joined Eruption and contributed to their international…

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Ep 357! With music by: Big Milk, Ming City Rockers, Thee Shoestrings, Slags, White Noise for White Zombies, Scary Uncle 31:44

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Best of the underground, week of March 11, 2025: Feeling crappy.(All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Wolfgang Flür & Peter Duggal 1:28:05

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With Peter Duggal & collaborators U96, Boris Blank, Thomas Vangarde, Juan Atkins, Anthony Rother, Emil Schult, Peter Hook! More interviews at http://www.popthehistorymakers.com Wolfgang Flür, former member of Kraftwerk, who has worked with collaborator Peter Duggal since 2015, is set to release his new album, Times, on March 28, 2025, and a new sin…

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Ep 356! With music by: The Pretty Littles, Slow Funeral, Empty Bones, Mary in the Junkyard, Nisantashi Primary School, New Castle 41:16

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Best of the underground, week of March 4, 2025: World music contest saves humanity.(All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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U96 52:43

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The story of an unforgettable techno anthem! U96; the German band that commercialized techno with their anthem Das Boot! To watch on YouTube go here; https://youtu.be/_kXrac0By2w U96 is a German electronic music project best known for their 1991 hit Das Boot, a techno adaptation of the theme from the 1981 war film of the same name. Originally the b…

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Ep 355! With music by: The Memories, Triple C, OUTTACONTROLLER, Object X, The Glass Beads 33:33

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Best of the underground, week of Feb 25, 2025: Crying in a puddle of piss.(All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Ep 354! With music by: Washer, Itches, 小王XIAOWANG, I’ve Made Too Much Pasta, Nisantashi Primary School 39:47

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Best of the underground, week of Feb 18, 2025: The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers.(All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Martyn Phillips 1:08:27

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Award-winning producer Martyn Phillips on his career, technology, and how music has changed. More interviews at http;//www.popthehistorymakers.com Martyn Phillips has collaborated with artists such as Londonbeat, Erasure, The Beloved, Swing Out Sister, and Jesus Jones. His notable production credits include Londonbeat's "I've Been Thinking About Yo…

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Ep 353! With music by: The Coyotes, Krime Slugs & The Creachies, Les Chouettes, Gauntlet, дисперсія 29:28

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Best of the underground, week of Feb 11, 2025: Hlycrp Love Connections. (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Mark Plati 59:39

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Mark Plati; with David Bowie from Earthling to Toy, Musical Director, Guitarist, Producer, Mixer. Mark Plati is a renowned music producer, arranger, and guitarist best known for his extensive collaboration with David Bowie, serving as musical director and guitarist during the Hours... tour and contributing to albums like Earthling and the posthumou…

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Ep 352! With music by: Sonic Reducer, David Earl Tomlinson, Designer, Harriers of Discord, Wallplant, ummsbiaus 35:33

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Best of the underground, week of Feb 4, 2025: Groupies. (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Kevin Armstrong 1:01:09

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Kevin Armstrong is best known for his collaborations with iconic artists such as David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Thomas Dolby, and Morrissey. Born on February 2, 1958, in Farnborough, Kent, England, Kevin Armstrong, is a distinguished English rock guitarist, record producer, and songwriter. Armstrong's musical journey began in the early 1980s when he formed…

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Ep 351! With music by: Bad Molly, Jacob King, Real People, Night Birds, Гуцули 30:09

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Best of the underground, week of Jan 28, 2025: Kicking off the rebellion by lying motionless on the floor in a pink jumpsuit. (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Steve Lillywhite 59:13

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Born March 15, 1955, in Egham, Surrey, England, Steve Lillywhite, is a distinguished British record producer whose career began in 1972 as a tape operator for PolyGram. Over the decades, he has been credited on over 500 records, collaborating with a diverse range of artists including U2, The Rolling Stones, Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads, and Dave Ma…

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Ep 350! With music by: Brody and the Grodies, T.T.T.T., Sex Mex, Akira Galaxy, Subscum 23:37

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Best of the underground, week of Jan 21, 2025: Weird art breaks through, yay, yes, the rebellion. (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Lem Springsteen 48:44

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Renowned American songwriter, producer, and DJ, Lem Springsteen releases a new album 'Moods around the Sun' in April, and the first single 'Extension' on the 24th - produced by the UK production team Danism. Full length interview here to watch; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B70JaEpDvX0 Lem Springsteen, American songwriter, producer, and DJ best k…

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Ep 349! With music by: The Taxpayers, Hearts and Rockets, Vaguess, Scam Likely, Dakh Daughters 22:36

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Best of the underground, week of Jan 14, 2024:Cinnamon flies solo. (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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David Bowie tribute 9:59

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Born January 8th 1947, died January 10th 2016, David Bowie will be most remembered as a fearless innovator who reshaped popular culture, music genres, and the possibilities of artistic identity. His influence resonates in cultural movements, and the work of visual artists and countless musicians today. Watch here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3…

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Ep 348! With music by: The Knight Shades, Adult DVD, Labretta Suede and the Motel 6, Celebrity Sighting, JD Pinkus, Amphibian Man 34:13

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Best of the underground, week of Jan 7, 2024: Full-frontal nudity, and how to make it work for you. (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Sue Tilley on Leigh Bowery 51:48

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Sue Tilley was a confidante and collaborator of Leigh Bowery, an avant-garde performance artist, designer, and nightlife icon known for his flamboyant and provocative costumes that challenged traditional notions of art, fashion, and identity. Leigh introduced her to artist Lucian Freud who had painted Leigh. And it was Freud's iconic painting Benef…

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Ep 347! Best of 2024 58:57

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With music by: Animal Piss it’s Everywhere, The Bug Club, I’ve Made Too Much Pasta, Sleeveens, Molly Punch, Kerosene Kream, Blømst, Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor, Twisted Teens, Evening Standards, Good Trauma, Builders, завірюга Best of the underground, week of Dec 31, 2024: Goodbye and see ya never, 2024! (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, an…

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Untitled 58:57

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Best of the underground, week of Dec 31, 2024: Goodbye and see ya never, 2024! (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Kenny Carpenter 1:11:27

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A legendary figure in the world of dance music, and a pioneering DJ, Kenny Carpenter's influence extends far beyond the boundaries of the turntables. Emerging from New York City's vibrant club scene in the late 1970s, Carpenter became synonymous with the iconic Studio 54, where his innovative mixing style and ability to read the energy of the crowd…

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Ep 346! With music by: Des Demonas, Aubrey Key, Frvits, Qlowski, Dylan Walshe, завірюга, Dude Babe 34:28

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Best of the underground, week of Dec 24, 2024: Christmas Eve. Invisible art. (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Steve Nichol 49:07

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British musician, songwriter, and producer, Steve Nichol is a best known as a founding member of the R&B band Loose Ends. Born in London, Nichol trained as a trumpet player at the Royal College of Music and developed his skills in keyboards, production, and arranging. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5S9xw…

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Albert Hammond's Christmas 26:02

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Albert Hammond is a British-Gibraltarian singer, songwriter, and record producer renowned for his extensive contributions to popular music. Born on May 18, 1944, in London and raised in Gibraltar, he has crafted numerous hits both as a solo artist and for other performers. His solo successes include classics like "It Never Rains in Southern Califor…

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Ep 345! With music by: Slags, The Kidney Flowers, Fashion Bath, Puffer, Patrol, Pine Echoes, Johnny Stegosaurus 41:30

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Best of the underground, week of Dec 17, 2024: A blind grab in the discotheque of life. (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Madonna Songbook by Giulio Mazzonleni 45:28

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Madonna’s Songbook, by Giulio Mazzoleni, released this week, is an in-depth look at the evolution of her music, reveals her songwriting development, and exposes her singing influences and the artists she has herself influenced. This is not a kiss and tell book, but a serious examination of the writing and singing processes that Madonna has gone thr…

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Ep 344! With music by: Meryl Streek, Will Roesner, The Pack A.D., Spiritual Cramp, Astral Plane, Dakh Daughters 36:09

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Best of the underground, week of Dec 10, 2024: Cinnamon’s birthday. (All podcasts are on www.hlycrp.com, and you can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.)By Cinnamon Kennedy, John Kennedy, JP Kennedy

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Lena Philipsson 45:02

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Lena Philipsson, one of Sweden’s most celebrated pop stars, is set to take on an exciting new role as the lead singer of Roxette for their 2024 tour. Born on January 19, 1966, in Vetlanda, Lena gained fame in the 1980s with her infectious pop hits and electrifying performances. She became internationally recognized after representing Sweden at the …