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
- 310
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Phill Brown on Small Faces – Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake
Phill Brown recalls the making of the Small Faces’ album Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake. As a tape operator
01:27:49 |
Wed 18 Dec 2024
Leslie Mandoki – Mandoki Soulmates
Leslie Mandoki is a visionary musician in progressive rock. As the mastermind behind Mandoki Soulmates, he united Ian
00:53:30 |
Fri 13 Dec 2024
Island Records 1969-70
Neil Storey highlights 12 standout tracks from Island Records’ transformative years, 1969-70. We uncover the stories behind releases
01:37:18 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
Keith Hopwood – Herman’s Hermits
Keith Hopwood of Herman’s Hermits reflects on a life in music. From the breakout hit I’m Into Something
01:08:46 |
Fri 29 Nov 2024
Bruce Woolley
Bruce Woolley has had a fascinating career in music, from his early days co-writing “Video Killed the Radio
01:17:18 |
Fri 22 Nov 2024
Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen: Bee Gees Drummer Dies at 78
Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that bridged the worlds
01:45:07 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
Tony Banks
Tony Banks reveals the creative exploration that defined Genesis’ sound and his personal foray into orchestral music. From
01:12:01 |
Fri 15 Nov 2024
Arthur Brown on The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
Arthur Brown shares captivating stories from his extraordinary life and the history behind his classic album, The Crazy
01:06:33 |
Mon 11 Nov 2024
Peter Perrett
Peter Perrett opens up about his life and the creative process leading to The Cleansing, his most ambitious
00:49:00 |
Fri 08 Nov 2024
Rosalie Cunningham
Rosalie Cunningham chooses eight key tracks from across her career, highlighting both personal and musical turning points. From
01:05:58 |
Mon 04 Nov 2024
Jeff Wayne on The War of the Worlds
Jeff Wayne shares the influences that shaped his acclaimed musical adaptation of The War of the Worlds. From
00:58:55 |
Fri 01 Nov 2024
The Thunderclap Newman Story
Mark Wilkerson uncovers the fascinating story of Thunderclap Newman, the group known for their 1969 hit ‘Something in
01:30:39 |
Fri 25 Oct 2024
John Paul White
John Paul White discusses his recent album ‘The Hurting Kind’, which was inspired by classic country, rock, and
00:55:37 |
Fri 18 Oct 2024
American Bubblegum Pop 1966-1971
David Wells breaks down the irresistible world of late 60s American bubblegum pop, exploring its catchy hit singles,
01:03:38 |
Fri 11 Oct 2024
Those Pretty Wrongs
Few collaborations feel as natural as Those Pretty Wrongs, where Big Star drummer Jody Stephens teams up with
01:09:44 |
Fri 04 Oct 2024
Chris Leslie – Fairport Convention
Chris Leslie shares a selection of his favourite songs with Fairport Convention and reflects on his highlights with
01:22:18 |
Fri 27 Sep 2024
Susan Cowsill – Continental Drifters, The Cowsills
Susan Cowsill reflects on her musical journey, from her time with the Continental Drifters to growing up as
00:55:44 |
Fri 20 Sep 2024
Frank Zappa’s Apostrophe (‘) at 50
Ahmet Zappa and Joe Travers celebrate the 50th anniversary of Frank Zappa’s landmark album Apostrophe (‘). They explore
00:36:31 |
Mon 16 Sep 2024
Terry Reid
Terry Reid unlocks a treasure chest of stories, being one of the most influential figures in rock history.
01:23:03 |
Fri 13 Sep 2024
Richie Furay
Richie Furay shares how his country influences shaped his music and role in Buffalo Springfield and Poco, and
01:20:32 |
Fri 06 Sep 2024
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