The Strange Brew - artist stories behind the greatest music ever recorded
A monthly themed podcast with songwriters, musicians and artists talking about their career. It highlights particular stories and plays tracks from mainly British rock music from the 1960s Sixties and 1970s Seventies, 1980s and 1990s. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers rub shoulders on an equal footing with cult groups and bands to present a balanced picture of the music scene. It is one of the The Daily Telegraph’s podcasts you need to be listening to. Includes artists related to and inspired by The Beatles, David Bowie and Pink Floyd.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 77 minutes
- Episodes
- 311
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Brian Auger
Legendary musician and keyboardist, Brian Auger, gives a career spanning interview. We cover his time in Steampacket with
01:48:00 |
Wed 28 Sep 2022
British Progressive Pop Sounds of 1973
David Wells presents the melodic end of the early 70s UK progressive rock scene. This podcast features big
01:27:18 |
Fri 23 Sep 2022
Bruce Thomas – Elvis Costello and The Attractions
Bruce Thomas talks about his life in music, from playing with Peter Green, Al Stewart, The Sutherland Brothers
01:18:33 |
Fri 16 Sep 2022
Jorma Kaukonen
Jorma Kaukonen, founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, talks about his life in music, songwriting and
01:18:32 |
Sun 11 Sep 2022
Phil Manzanera
Phil Manzanera talks about his collaboration with Tim Finn and their new album The Ghost of Santiago, as
01:31:03 |
Wed 07 Sep 2022
Steven Page
Steven Page reveals the stories behind the writing of key songs with Barenaked Ladies and solo including Brian
00:55:54 |
Tue 30 Aug 2022
Terry Chambers – XTC
Terry Chambers, XTC’s original drummer, talks about their formation and key albums including Drums and Wires, Black Sea
01:45:46 |
Tue 30 Aug 2022
Walter Trout
Blues rock guitarist Walter Trout talks about his new album Ride, playing with Canned Heat and John Mayall’s
01:17:40 |
Fri 19 Aug 2022
Mo Foster
Mo Foster talks about his career as a top session bassist, solo artist, producer and composer. We also
01:27:39 |
Fri 12 Aug 2022
Judith Durham: Seekers lead singer dies aged 79
Very sad news from Australia that Seekers singer Judith Durham has passed away. A few months ago Keith
01:31:54 |
Sat 06 Aug 2022
Steve Hackett on Genesis Revisited and Hackett Highlights
Steve Hackett remembers his favourite Genesis and solo songs in this extensive new interview. Steve also talks about
01:34:06 |
Fri 05 Aug 2022
Verden Allen – Mott The Hoople
Mott The Hoople co-founder and keyboardist, Verden Allen, talks about playing with Jimmy Cliff, Mott and solo music
01:54:07 |
Fri 29 Jul 2022
The Roots of British Power Pop 1969-75
The Roots Of British Power Pop 1969-1975 are explored by David Wells who discusses highlights from the Miles
01:14:29 |
Fri 22 Jul 2022
Lou Gramm
Lou Gramm gives a career spanning interview on his time as one of rock’s greatest frontmen. Hear the
01:47:05 |
Fri 15 Jul 2022
Tony Valentino of The Standells
Tony Valentino of The Standells revisits garage classic Dirty Water and shares his memories of the 1960s US
01:14:43 |
Fri 08 Jul 2022
Colin Petersen – The Bee Gees
Bee Gees drummer Colin Petersen remembers his time as a child actor, friendship with Maurice Gibb, playing in
01:45:07 |
Fri 01 Jul 2022
Tony Fox Sales
David Bowie and Iggy Pop icon Tony Fox Sales celebrates 45 years of Lust For Life in this
01:31:16 |
Fri 24 Jun 2022
Andy Roberts
Guitarist and singer-songwriter Andy Roberts talks about his journey in music and his 50 year collaboration with Iain
02:08:18 |
Fri 17 Jun 2022
Garry Christian – The Christians
Garry Christian of The Christians talks about his influences and key tracks from his career including Forgotten Town,
00:40:27 |
Fri 10 Jun 2022
John Steel – The Animals
John Steel, co-founder and drummer for The Animals talks about his life in music. We cover the roots
01:37:59 |
Mon 06 Jun 2022
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