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Music Maps Podcast

Rock n Roll Book Club
Dexys Midnight Runners
Acid House
DJ Paulette
The Hacienda
Pips
Music Industry
Queer Nightlife
Kate Bush
Sonic Youth
UK Dance Music Scene
Reno
New York City
CBGB
When I Died For the First Time
Punk Rock
London
AIDS Crisis
Section 28
Thurston Moore
The Band

Each episode we use a place as a jumping off point for a conversation about music - anywhere from the obvious to the obscure.

Join us as we build our music map of the world.

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This week we celebrate 50 years of The Undertones with the one & only Mickey Bradley - our starting point is Derry in the late 1970s as we trace the formation of the band at the O’Neill house on Beechwood Avenue. 

Although the initial idea for the U... more

This week we are joined by an all-star panel comprising founder member of The Jam, Steve Brookes, Acid Jazz founder Eddie Piller & Dan Jennings, author of Paul Weller - The Oral History. 

We retrace the early years of The Jam from Steve & Paul playi... more

This week esteemed writer & broadcaster Robert Elms joins us to tell us about the legendary Blitz nightclub in London’s Convent Garden. 

Back then Central London looked very different to today - back then it was an empty & desolate wasteland of aban... more

Join us to celebrate 100 episodes of Music Maps with the mighty Kevin Rowland to discuss hew recent memory Bless Me Father & the story of Dexys Midnight Runners. 

We start with Kevin’s early years in Wolverhampton, the families relocation to the Lon... more

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Kevin Rowland
Musician known for his work with Dexys Midnight Runners
Episode: 100 - Dexys Midnight Runners with Kevin Rowland
Anna Doble
BBC contributor and author of 'Connection is a Song'
BBC
Episode: 96 - 1995 with Anna Doble
Paul Morley
Esteemed writer, journalist, and author of 'Far Above the World, The Time and Space of David Bowie'
Episode: 95 - David Bowie with Paul Morley
Justin Currie
Frontman and bassist of Del Amitri
Del Amitri
Episode: 94 - Del Amitri with Justin Currie (Glasgow)
Peter Doggett
Author and music historian, discussing his book on The Beach Boys.
Episode: 93 - The Beach Boys with Peter Doggett (Hawthorne, California)
Mark Blake
Author and music journalist
New Modern (Publisher of Shine On, The Oral History of Pink Floyd)
Episode: 91 - Pink Floyd with Mark Blake
Barry Mazor
Author of Blood Harmony, The Everly Brothers Story
Hachette
Episode: 85 - The Everly Brothers with Barry Mazor
Audrey Golden
Author of Shouting Out Loud: The Lives of The Raincoats
White Rabbit Publishing
Episode: 84 - The Raincoats with Audrey Golden
Stuart 'Woody' Wood
A member of the Bay City Rollers
Bay City Rollers
Episode: 81 - The Bay City Rollers with Stuart 'Woody' Wood (Edinburgh)

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Host of Music Maps Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Great podcasts

    Just found and working through them 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Axzunhdsgur
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Absolute beginner

    There’s a great catalogue of programmes to get stuck into, so what’s stopping you. 🎧

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ghee xxx
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Fabulous

    Only just discovered and I love it. Great guests. Interesting and well researched questions. Agreeable presenters. It’s all there. Just dive in

    PS: I’m not Nigel Blackwell from HMHB 🤠

    PPS: Plan to get up to Walthamstow from Brighton for one of your nights before too long

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nigey B
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Jag Wobble / PiL

    Just listened to my first Music Maps pod. Enjoyed it. Thank you Mark, Simon, John/Jah

    All the best, Andrew

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Like Billy-O
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Fabulous

    Only just discovered and I love it. Great guests. Interesting and well researched questions. Agreeable presenters. It’s all there. Just dive in

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nigey B
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners appreciate the mix of great guests and well-researched topics, often expressing admiration for the easygoing style of the hosts and the engaging nature of discussions.
The podcast has been recognized for its strong storytelling and personal anecdotes from guests, making it relatable and enjoyable for fans of music.
Many refer to it as enlightening and fascinating, reflecting positive reception toward the depth of content offered.

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97 - Pulp with Mark Webber (Sheffield)
Q: So do you always have the belief that the band were going to be big? Or was there a turning point?
Not at the beginning, but in 1986 or whatever, when I first discovered them, it seemed unlikely. It was when the song 'My Legendary Girlfriend' gained some general interest that I felt we might gain traction.
92 - Pamela Des Barres
Q: Did Liking the Stones as well cause any consternation from your fellow Beatle maniacs?
Yes, Pamela experienced mockery from friends for liking Mick Jagger but showed her inner love for both bands, the Beatles and the Stones.
92 - Pamela Des Barres
Q: Were you there right from the beginning? Is this right from when they first get on Ed Sullivan, when you first see and hear the Beatles here in early 64?
Yes, she saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan when she was 14 and recalls the excitement of choosing her favorite Beatle among friends.
92 - Pamela Des Barres
Q: Pamela, could you describe for us the LA of the early to mid-60s?
Pamela describes LA in the 60s as a magical time filled with music, where every club on the Sunset Strip had an amazing band and many young people like her were eager to connect with musicians.
90 - Ride with Steve Queralt (Oxford)
Q: How did Emma Anderson become involved?
I reached out to Emma because I remembered her from our time touring together, and surprisingly, she initially said she didn't sing lead vocals, but later expressed her newfound confidence to join me on the project.

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Listeners are likely to enjoy thought-provoking conversations centered around music, where location serves as a unique starting point for discussions. The diverse roster of guests includes musicians, authors, and music historians who provide personal anecdotes, insights, and critical perspectives related to various aspects of music and its cultural context. Each episode invites a deep exploration into the past and present of significant musical movements, reflecting on how geography influences music creation and appreciation. The podcast is particularly noteworthy for its blend of historical context with contemporary relevance, making it appealing to music enthusiasts who crave a richer understanding of the stories behind the songs and arti... more

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1. Kevin Rowland
2. Anna Doble
3. Paul Morley
4. Justin Currie
5. Peter Doggett
6. Mark Blake
7. Barry Mazor
8. Audrey Golden

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