This week Billy Nomates swings by to talk through her What Song Playlist. We dive into Tor's love of Yacht Rock, why Greatest Hits Radio is the Bible of songwriting and how she found company in Jim O'Rourke through the lonely early days of touring.Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links below:Spotify PlaylistApple Music PlaylistGo see Billy Nomates on tour around the UK, Ireland and Europe this September/October. Especially her special show in Oxford raising money for the MS Society. Also go and buy the amazing Metalhorse on vinyl.Come follow us on @whatsongpod on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Chartreuse
We're back! Season 2 is go. This week Chartreuse drop in to talk us through their What Song playlist.Joined by Hattie and Mike from the group, we find out what it was like to record their new album in a remote part of Iceland, how Mick Hucknall took over their car stereo on holiday and reviving a wedding dancefloor with an aux cord mutiny. Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links below: Spotify PlaylistApple Music PlaylistPre-order Chartreuse's album and find their tour dates on their website.Come follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pre-Season Musings (The Catch Up)
Sean shuffles through his 2025 playlist to discuss the tunes that's been on his radar ahead of the first episode of season 2 arriving this Thursday.Listen to the tunes discussed:Apple Music PlaylistSpotify PlaylistLike and subscribe. Come follow us on Instagram and TikTok to keep posted on all things What Song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Charlie Harding (Switched On Pop)
This week we are joined by OG music podcaster Charlie Harding of Switched on Pop.We compare the current yuletide music charts of the UK and the US, discuss why music in 2024 has rejuvenated the world of pop and uncover the song that soundtracked his first case of jet lag.Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links below:Spotify PlaylistApple Music PlaylistCheck out the amazing Switched on Pop archives here. Some of my personal favourites include:Wham! Op. 84 “Last Christmas” with Chilly GonzalesThe Imperfect Feminine: Camila, Charli, and SabrinaKendrick Lamar: from Pulitzer to popSome general music-y Christmas recommendations:Wham! Last Christmas Unwrapped on BBC iPlayerShane MacGowan: The Old Main Drag on BBC Radio 4Come follow us on Instagram and TikTok. See you for a new season in 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Moonchild Sanelly
This week the wonderful Moonchild Sanelly joins to walk us through her What Song playlist.We discuss what went on behind the scenes at the premiere for Wicked, her kinship with Damon Albarn, the impact of location on her writing and the South African music scene.Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links below:Spotify PlaylistApple Music PlaylistPre-order the new album 'Full Moon' out January 10th 2025 here. And grab tickets to her UK tour in March 2025 here.Come follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join us for a sonic excavation of the soul. Each episode we welcome a guest to select songs based on 10 prompts engineered to get to the very heart of their being. Some are silly, others dig deeper and there's a few off the cuff. 10 prompts, 10 songs and the stories they soundtrack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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