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
- 312
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Nirvana
Nirvana’s Alex Spyropoulos and Patrick Campbell-Lyons reveal their favourite tracks from the Nirvana Songlife 1967-72 deluxe box set
01:29:20 |
Fri 19 Feb 2021
Geoff Downes
Geoff Downes talks about the new Downes Braide Association album Halycon Hymns and career highlights from Buggles, Yes
01:31:46 |
Sat 13 Feb 2021
David Paton – Part 2
In the final podcast with David Paton, David concludes his time in The Alan Parsons Project and recalls
01:49:09 |
Sun 07 Feb 2021
David Paton – Part 1
In the first of two extensive podcasts with David Paton, David reveals his years in Pilot, The Alan
01:32:43 |
Sat 30 Jan 2021
Melanie
Melanie reveals the stories behind her music, playing Woodstock and forthcoming live stream concert on 30 January. Beautiful
01:44:37 |
Sun 24 Jan 2021
Kelly Hansen – Foreigner
Foreigner lead vocalist Kelly Hansen talks about raising funds for their road crew, playing live and recording with
01:00:55 |
Mon 18 Jan 2021
Steve Fossen – Heart
Heart cofounder and original bassist Steve Fossen tells the stories behind Heart’s classic hits in 1970s and early
01:33:50 |
Thu 14 Jan 2021
Mark Andes – Firefall, Spirit, Heart
Mark Andes bassist for Firefall, Spirit, Jo Jo Gunne and Heart reveals the stories behind their key tracks.
01:42:15 |
Sat 09 Jan 2021
Hawkwind – Days of the Underground
Hawkwind’s days of the underground are explored by Joe Banks, with exclusive audio clips from ex-band members Nik
02:03:05 |
Sun 27 Dec 2020
Steve Hackett
Steve Hackett reveals the stories behind his forthcoming album, Under A Mediterranean Sky, solo work and key Genesis
01:15:45 |
Fri 25 Dec 2020
The life and times of a recording studio engineer
Richard Digby Smith recalls his life recording many of the greatest artists in rock history, from Led Zeppelin
01:38:43 |
Sun 20 Dec 2020
Kevin Godley on his infuences
Kevin Godley reveals his influences and inspiration behind tracks in 10cc, Godley & Creme and new solo album
01:46:06 |
Mon 14 Dec 2020
Janne Schaffer – ABBA guitarist
Guitarist Janne Schaffer talks about his career in music playing with ABBA, Lee Hazlewood, Ted Gärdestad, Johnny Nash
01:46:09 |
Mon 30 Nov 2020
Dana Gillespie
Dana Gillespie talks about her incredible life and music in this career spanning interview. Dana reveals highlights from
01:56:28 |
Sat 21 Nov 2020
John Lennon: 1980 Playlist
John Lennon’s 1980 Playlist is revealed by music historian Tim English. Tim describes how the music John listened
01:23:32 |
Sat 14 Nov 2020
David Gedge – The Wedding Present
David Gedge of The Wedding Present reveals the stories from the first instalment of his autobiography ‘Go Out
01:12:10 |
Sun 08 Nov 2020
Martin Barre – 50 Years of Jethro Tull
Martin Barre reveals 50 Years of Jethro Tull in this career spanning interview. Martin Barre – A New
01:24:45 |
Sat 31 Oct 2020
Jakko Jakszyk – Part 2
In the second half of a podcast with Jakko Jakszyk, Jakko talks about new album Secrets & Lies
01:22:53 |
Tue 27 Oct 2020
Gordon Haskell Has Died
It was announced today that Gordon Haskell has died. Six months ago Gordon revealed the stories behind his
01:45:49 |
Sun 18 Oct 2020
Jakko Jakszyk – Part 1
In the first half of a podcast with Jakko Jakszyk, Jakko talks about new album Secrets & Lies
01:06:55 |
Sat 17 Oct 2020
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