POP The History Makers

Swedish author and historian, Carl Magnus Palm, is best known for his extensive research on the iconic pop group ABBA. In this podcast...

Martin McAloon remains a key figure in the legacy of Prefab Sprout, continuing his tour of acoustic versions of his brother Paddy's songs....

I apologise for the sound - this interview was recorded in 2021 - but I like the interview a lot so wanted to upload it on the...

You want to know about Madonna then this is the interview for you. Please...

Toyah Willcox, better known simply as Toyah, is an English pop star and artist who rose to fame in the late 1970s and 1980s.

Born on January 12, 1959, in Halmstad, Sweden, Per Gessle is a celebrated musician, singer, and songwriter, most famously ...

With his introspective lyrics and soulful melodies, Justin Currie, singer/songwriter of Scottish band Del Amitri, has garnered ...

In this in-depth interview, FISH, a longtime solo artist who achieved fame with the progressive rock band Marillion during the 80s, ...

New on POP; The History Makers - an interview with Angela Smith, former wife of Happy Mondays bass player and founding ...

Marian Gold, born Hartwig Schierbaum on May 26, 1954, is a renowned German musician and songwriter best known as the lead ...

British singer songwriter Dee C. Lee rose to prominence as a session musician for Wham! and the Style Council. She had risen ...

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Mel Gaynor is embarking on a solo career with a self-penned and vocal led album 'Come With Me' released on the legendary ...

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Phillip Boa is a German singer, songwriter, and musician known for his eclectic and dynamic style that blends elements of ...

⁠Born in 1947 in post-war Germany, Wolfgang Flür made his name in the band Kraftwerk, a band that was formed in Düsseldorf where he has...

Five of ABBA's career defining songs with ABBA authority and Historian Carl Magnus Palm. Stay tuned to the end of the interview ...

Ulf Ekberg, one of the founding members of Ace of Base along with Jonas, Jenny, and Malin or Linn Berggren, co-wrote with ...

There probably isn't a better authority on ABBA than author and historian Carl Magnus Palm. SUBSCRIBE to this CHANNEL...

ABBA authority Carl Magnus Palm was featured on a DEEP DIVE interview just before Xmas where we talked about his book ...

The man who was close friends with Freddie Mercury. SUBSCRIBE to this CHANNEL here: ...

In Shakespears Sister she was known as Marcella Detroit, but for most of her career, she has gone under the name Marcy Levy. It may...

A new documentary of Ace of Base, directed by Jens von Reis has been released. Siblings Jonas, Jenny, and Linn Berggren, ...

Dr. Robert, born Robert Howard, is a British musician and lead vocalist of the band The Blow Monkeys. Emerging in the 1980s, the band found...

Steve Kilbey is one of the most prolific songwriters around, having released in the region of (roughly) 70 albums and 1,000 songs in his...

Michael Münzing and Luca Anzilotti were the genius producers behind Snap! and their worldwide hits The Power, and Rhythm is ...

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On Part 1 of this interview, Carl McIntosh of Loose Ends talks about working with Jane Eugene and Steve Nichol, his family ...

Singer. Actor and Author, Dana Gillespie has a career that has spanned over 50 years. Her first foray into music was folk and pop, ...

The TOP FIVE songs that SUZI has been involved in the writing of ...SPOILER; The links are below to watch! BUT her Number One ...

Discover the untold ABBA story of Sweden's greatest guitarist, Janne Schaffer (earmeal). Learn about his incredible journey and ...

Have you ever considered what it must be like to be in a BoyBand? Travelling the world, performing to adoring fans, hanging out ...

Robin Scott, or as he's known - M, is a visionary, groundbreaking musician and producer who forever changed the landscape of popular music...

An amazing interview that highlights the importance of the cover band. Their role in helping ABBA'S revival. How they played for ...

Dieter Meier from YELLO talks about how YELLO came about, his long-term partner in the band - Boris Blank, the departure of ...

Belouis Some was massive in the 80s, disappeared from view in the 90s, and then just before COVID went back on stage in 2019.

When Londonbeat hit the top of the Billboard charts in February of 1991, Jimmy Helms realized a dream that he had been working for his...

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In this interview, we're taking a look at Steve Barron's iconic 80s pop videos. From Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" to A-ha's "Take ...

In the UPDATE INTERVIEW which is also online hear about how, out of the blue, Belouis Some is back in the dance charts ...

Dr. Alban is a stage name for Alban Uzoma Nwapa, a Nigerian-Swedish musician, rapper, and producer who gained significant popularity during...

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Back on tour. Back with 2 new albums. An album with KT Tunstall. A book of poetry. And a new tour - Suzi Quatro is one ...

FISH has made a life-changing decision after meeting someone named after his biggest hit with Marillion - KAYLEIGH.⁠ In this ...

In this UPDATE INTERVIEW with ANNE CLARK, she talks about her latest album and her upcoming tour - for all the dates and to ...

Katharina Franck, the lead vocalist, and songwriter of the band Rainbirds, is known primarily for her distinctive voice and poetic...

Ralf Hildenbeutel has carved out a successful career in film music, including his highly acclaimed soundtrack to the new Netflix ...

It's 50 years since ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, and leading up to this year's event, I'm running a series of ...

As the leading man of Imagination, Leee John enjoyed hits in 28 countries with Body Talk, Just an Illusion, and Flashback.

Spandau Ballet's 'True', Imagination's 'Body Talk', Bananarama's 'Cruel Summer', are just some of the albums (and also the singles) that...

Madeline Bell, now 81, started her career in the mid-1950s and became one of the best-loved singers in the UK. SUBSCRIBE to this...

Dave Dorrell is a British music producer, DJ, and remixer known for his contributions to the electronic dance music scene. He gained...

For 15 months after he was released from prison, Michael Alig, also known as the Party Monster, lived with David Maurici.

Albert Hammond's career spans over five decades, characterized by his exceptional talent as both a performer and a songwriter.

On Part 2 of the Carl McIntosh interview (Loose Ends) we conclude the story which sees the band split, and Carl gives his opinion ...

This is a DEEP DIVE interview with Anne Clark, a poet who delivers her poetry within a world of experimental music, and who ...

Junior Giscombe powered into the British and American charts with the infectious energy of his 1981 single "Mama Used to Say.

British rock band Fischer-Z emerged onto the music scene in the late 1970s, spearheaded by the multifaceted talent of its ...

Bill Sharpe, British keyboardist and composer, was a founding member of the jazz-funk group Shakatak. Born in 1952, Sharpe ...

With David McAlmont's and Hifi Sean's album 'Happy Ending' just out, the time was ripe to interview one of the great vocalists of ...

Laurie Kaye's memoir is the story of her rock radio-related early life leading up to John Lennon's final interview. On December 8th ...

Artist Mark Wardel has been a fan of David Bowie since Ziggy Stardust. He won the Art prize at school for his1974 painting of Bowie, and in...

Lanah P in a 60-minute in-depth interview. A pioneering LGBTQ Person of Colour, Lanah was born in Grimsby, an English fishing ...

The I'm too Sexy guys - Richard and Fred Fairbrass - Right Said Fred. SUBSCRIBE to this CHANNEL...

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Rusty Egan’s influence on New Romantic music is often overlooked and underplayed. SUBSCRIBE to this CHANNEL...

Jonas Åkerlund is one of the greatest music video directors of the modern era. He has worked with Madonna, Prodigy, Rammstein, Lady Gaga,...

Continuing the ABBA themed shows as we approach Eurovision, this is the story of ABBAMANIA -THE SHOW, an electrifying ...

Below is the list of the TOP FIVE but in no particular order...If you want to watch the videos in advance then do or just watch the feature...

In 2022, THE JEREMY DAYS achieved the unexpected with an album on the German charts, the first in 27 years. LOUIS C.

With Hifi Sean's and David McAlmont's album 'Happy Ending' just out, the time was ripe to upload a recent interview with the ...

Scarlet Fantastic singer, Maggie K de Monde, reached the charts in the UK with her musical partner of the time - Rick P. Jones as Scarlet...

Following the break-up of The Bodysnatchers, Jennie Matthias got her big break in the 80's all girl group The Belle Stars, later ...

John Watts (FIscher-Z) on his FIVE FAVOURITE SONGS ⁠ But what will be his Number one?⁠ SPOILER; The list of the five songs ...

Artist Dameon Priestly brings his exhibition 'Tripwire Timeline. 1970-1988 (A Belfast Tale) to his hometown on November 2nd, at the Belfast...

For Groenalund's Martin Gerke, music is a time machine with which one can travel to the year 1979 in order to reshape the future ...

WestBam, born in Münster, had spent his adult life in Berlin. ⁠He had an unconventional upbringing, where rules were there to be broken,...

Rasmus Lindvall (sometimes spelled Lindwall) and Robert Wåtz made up the Swedish remixing, production, and scratching duo ...

Durga McBroom and Youth (Killing Joke) are Blue Pearl. SUBSCRIBE to this CHANNEL...

Online now, both the in-depth interview with Marcus Vere from Living in a Box and also an UPDATE interview where you can hear ...

2023. - Fischer-Z (solo) Celebrating Red Skies tour is underway with a sold-out concert in Hamburg, with tickets for dates all ...

With a history of over 35 years in the music business, Larry Flick is probably best known for his 14-year stint at Billboard magazine ...

The Sex Pistols initiated punk in the U.K., but their music and influence are often overlooked. Journalist and author, Dave Simpson ...

In Your Mind - The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono by Madeline Bocaro. Book Cover art by Cat MacInnes This book, written by Madeline...

Kid Moxie is a mesmerizing force and rising star in synth-pop and electronic music. Born Elena Charbila, she creates haunting melodies...

With four new projects on the horizon after last year's release of Electribe 101's second album after 30 years, it was time to catch up...

Dutch journalist Bamber Delver's book ‘The legacy of Leigh Bowery, king of queer’, looks at the the career of this outrageous shapeshifter...

Meet PER MARTINSEN, the visionary electronic music artist synonymous with innovation and sonic exploration. As Mental ...

Charismatic British singer-songwriter, Belouis Some, carved out a niche for himself in the music industry with his soulful vocals, ...

A distinguished figure in television production, Malcolm Gerrie is celebrated for his innovative contributions to the music and ...

Leee John has chosen some great tracks for FIVE OF THE BEST. At the moment Leee has a new album out - INTIMATE GLOW ...

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Ultra Naté, born March 20, 1968, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, is a highly accomplished American singer, songwriter, DJ, and ...

With his celebration of one of the most influential bands of the 60s and 70s, journalist and musician Mike Evans has managed to ...

P. P. Arnold, born Patricia Cole, is one of the world's greatest soul singers. SUBSCRIBE to this CHANNEL...

Chris Huelsbeck remains one of the most important composers in the area of computer games music. SUBSCRIBE to this CHANNEL...

Papa Dee's early career was full of promise, from execs who were determined to make him the next big thing in Europe and the ...

D: Ream - two guys, Al Mackenzie - a DJ, and Peter Cunnah, with a more popularist approach to music. They meet in the club that Al plays in...

Saffron, born Samantha Marie Sprackling on June 3, 1968, in Lagos, Nigeria, is a British singer and actress best known as the ...

Both the in-depth and this UPDATE interview with Marcus Vere from the band Living in a Box are available on the platform. In this ...

Back in 1989, when I was at MTV Europe, Papa Dee had been labeled as the next break-out artist from Sweden. ⁠ ⁠ Papa Dee's ...

Five of the Best with Papa Dee!⁠ Here he talks about the songs he's been written, covered but most of all been involved in.

Joan Baez: The Last Leaf - written by Elizabeth Thomson, provides a picture of an artist who became a voice for social change.

Mousse T., born Mustafa Gündoğdu, renowned German DJ, record producer, and songwriter, is celebrated for his contribution to ...

Record producer, film composer, DJ, and judge on Deutschland Sucht den Superstar - Germany’s version of Pop Idol. SUBSCRIBE to this...

Pauline Henry is a renowned British-Jamaican singer, best known as the powerful lead vocalist of the 1990s band The Chimes. ⁠ Support...

This week a DEEP DIVE into the book - DECADES Joy Division + New Order from John Aizlewood. ⁠ SUBSCRIBE to this CHANNEL...

Producer Alexx Antaeus was recently recognized with a Grammy for Best Reggae Album alongside Julian Marley for their collaboration on...

With hits like Hip Hop, Be Bop (Don't Stop), and Boogie Down (Bronx), Man Parrish's stripped-down early hip-hop/electro music was to prove...

Australian cultural critic Lesley Chow, associate editor of the journal Bright Lights, has published widely over the past eighteen years,...

When “Creep” was released in the early '90s, Radiohead looked like becoming a one-hit-wonder band, but eventually evolved ...

Phil Fearon is a British record producer, singer, and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the 1980s band Galaxy. Born on July 30,...

First Lady of House Music; this was the moniker Kym Mazelle received when she signed to EMI in London as their first House Music artist....

Evan Spiliotopoulos, reveals the ups and downs on the way to becoming a Hollywood Screenwriter. Full...

The Duffy Archive is a comprehensive collection of photographs, negatives, vintage prints, modern prints and contact sheets, taken by...

Following the fascinating one-hour interview with Man Parrish last year, this is the 20-minute update interview about his new ...

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BISHI, born Bishi Bhattacharya, is a British singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, multimedia performer, producer, and ...

Veronica Swift is a highly acclaimed jazz vocalist known for her extraordinary technique, versatility, and captivating stage presence. Born...