The Uncharted Sounds Podcast

The Uncharted Sounds Podcast

di Martin Bull & Noel Dinneen

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Lush - Episode 22 - Interview with Miki Berenyi

The latest episode of the Uncharted Sounds Podcast in our Uncharted 90's Series of episodes features an interview with Miki Berenyi (starts at approx 24 minutes in after the band Biography). Miki co founded the group Lush with Emma Anderson and was the bands vocalist, guitarist and Songwriter. Miki is very open and honest about the bands rise, their history and story and the episode also covers what happened post Lush with the band Piroshka and more recently the Miki Berenyi Trio. The Episode does contain strong language.

Episode 21 - Crashland - Interview with Alex troup

Crashland were a melodic indie rock band originating in Wales with loads of great songs. And they were very underrated in our opinion and are the epiotomy of our uncharted mission to bring the stories of bands that you may not have heard of to our listeners attention ! The band were together from 1996-2003 and were given the title of NME's next big thing alongside Coldplay on the cover of the NME. The lead singer and main songwriter Alex Troup went on to live in Los Angeles and started a new band called Troup with more great songwriting. We will be putting a spotlight on this music and talking to Alex about Crashland and Troup Later in the podcast. The interview starts at around 18 minutes in after a short Biography of the band. This episode also features an absolute world exclusive which is unheard material that the band recorded but never released we have access to the demos and include a clip from one of the songs. If you like the episode then of course please leave feedback on our facebook group or facebook page The Uncharted Sounds Group (and Crashland now also have a facebook group (The Crashland Fans Group) so please join that if you like the episode). Our E-mail address is at the end of episode and is Unchartedsoundspodcast@gmail.com.

The Skids - Episode 20 - Interview With Richard Jobson

This episode features the Skids. The Skids were formed in the summer of 1977 in Dunfermline in Scotland and would go on to make two albums and seven singles before the end of 1979. Their most successful year was 1979 where they spent over half the year in the singles charts including their biggest song, the top 10 hit Into The Valley. You may also know their song The Saints Are Coming which was covered by U2 and Green Day. Whilst they split in 1982 but reformed for a couple of years in 2008 and again in 2016 where they now still tour and have had more albums of new music, Burning Cities and Destination Dusseldorf, along with an Acoustic album reworking some of their songs. This episode covers the entire history of the band, their music and their stories. Richard Jobson is interviewed (starts about 25 mins in but don't miss the bio of the band because it covers all their great songs, and a few you may not know !). He is very open and entertaining and there's plenty of anecdotes about the early punk years and his interactions with everyone around that time. You may know a few of the hits but his story goes much deeper than that and he covers the full history of the band including the tragic death of Stuart Adamson (The Skids Guitarist), how US & green day came to cover The Saints Are Coming, what he thinks of their catalogue, whats happening now, the personnel changes and everything else in between. Its an episode that is a fitting end to our Season 1. Season 2 starts again in the new year where we are starting to cover bands for the 90's so the Uncharted 90's ! As usual any feedback or 5 star reviews and comments are always reviewed and replied to. Thanks for downloading and listening we really appreciate it. Martin & Noel

That Petrol Emotion - Episode 19 - Interview With Raymond Gormon

That Petrol Emotion were a Northern Irish & London-based band with a North American vocalist, Steve Mack. The band is the epiotome of what the Uncharted 80's podcast is all about, a band with a great story, great tunes and so very nearly made it. Initially featuring two former members of punk band The Undertones, the brothers John O'Neill (until 1988) and Damian O'Neill, Following the split of the Undertones, John O'Neill (the band's former guitarist and principal songwriter) returned to his hometown of Derry and teamed up with friend and fellow guitarist Raymond Gorman (ex-Bam Bam And The Calling) DJing together at Derry's 'Left Bank' club. This episode interviews Raymond Gormon who tells us all about their story.They recorded five albums between 1985 and 1993. As always any feedback always well received either by our e-mail address Podcast@Uncharted80s.co.uk or via our FB group The Uncharted80's or of course via all our podcast platforms including our Youtube channel that has all our episodes for your listening pleasure !.

The Passions - Episode 18 - Interview with David (Agar) Wardill

The Passions were a British-Irish post-punk/new wave band which formed in 1978 and disbanded in 1983. The Passions' music had Barbara Gogan's voice and Clive Timperley's guitar work. Their major chart hit, "I'm in Love with a German Film Star", was released as the band's fourth single on 23 January 1981The lyrics were written by Gogan about Steve Connelly, a one-time roadie for The Clash and Sex Pistols who had minor roles in several German films. Todays Episode is an Interview with David Agar (Wardill) who played Bass in the band from 1980 - 1983 and tells us the real story behind the single, how the band got its name, how he was a part of Spandau Ballet (Not that one !) but his story about their name is a revelation. He also tells the story of the albums he made with them and how having a hit single impacted the band positively and negatively. Its ultimately another story where the record company didnt have enough faith in the ban despite them selling 250,000 copies of their single in 3 days !. The Band worked with Producers Pete Wilson (The Jam), Nigel Gray (The Police) and Mick Glossop (The Skids). There are also stories of the 101'ers (Joe Strummers band before the Clash) and many others. I hope you enjoy the episode because you may not have heard of the band but I'm sure you will have heard their single but hopefully this episode shows they were much more than just a a "one hit wonder" as always happy to have your feedback.

The Men They Couldn't Hang - Episode 16 - An Interview With Swill Odgers and Paul Simmonds

The Men They Couldn't Hang came together in 1984 to perform at the alternative music festival in Camden Town alongside The Pogues and the Boothill Foot Tappers. Paul Simmonds, Philip 'Swill' Odgers and his brother Jon, veterans of the Southampton-based pop-punk band Catch 22, met Pogues roadie Stefan Cush whilst busking in Shepherds Bush in London. Their recordings have been acclaimed in print, on radio and online; from their definitive version of the anti war classic Green Fields of France to the anti fascist anthem Ghosts of Cable Street and the epic historical ballads, Ironmasters and The Colours. They are currently in the middle of their 40th anniversary tour and a Vol 1 & 2 Best of record is currently on release. Please see their faceBook Page - https://www.facebook.com/tmtchofficial This episode features a short bio of the band and then an interview with Swill Odgers and Paul Simmonds (This starts at around 25 mins in) it was a pleasure to speak to them who were candid about the band and of course the tragic untimely death of Stefan Cush. They cover the songs, the background and right up to the 40th Anniversary dates and everything in between !. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did making it and of course always happy for feedback.

The Truth - Episode 15 - Interview With Mick Lister

The Truth were formed by Dennis Greaves, formerly of Nine Below Zero, and Mick Lister in early 1982. Lead vocalist/guitarist Dennis Greaves previously with Nine Below Zero, When NBZ split in ’82, The Truth was formed. Dennis bought in ex-Stowaways Mick Lister to bring a '60s Soul sound built around the Hammond Organ, 2 guitars and a rhythm section of bass and drums. With Dennis and Mick sharing the guitar and vocals the rest of the band consisted of fellow ex-Nine Below Zero bassist Brian Bethel, Gary Wallis on drums and Chris Skornia on Hammond Organ. The Band were aligned to the Mod revival around that time and the Jam had split in 1982 so picked up on that fanbase too. Although they went through several line-up changes, Greaves and Lister remained members throughout the group's run. This episode covers the whole story right from Mick's audition through to Top Of The Pops, America (And Miami Vice) to a split and subsequent reunion and new material.It also covers Mick's songwriting and experience post the group which is not to be missed also This is definitely Mick's story and the interview starts at 25.53mins for those that want to go straight to it although the short band bio beforehand gives their history and music along the way. If you want to give feedback we are always happy to hear it so contacts us on Podcast@uncharted80s.com Donwload and enjoy!

Nine Below Zero - Episode 14 - Interview With Dennis Greaves

Nine Below Zero formed in 1977 and are a British R&B band that formed from Stans Blues Band. This Episode features a full interview with the bands Leader, Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist, Dennis Greaves. It covers all aspects of the bands history from Dennis' influences through to the bands live work and major tours supporting The Kinks, the Who, Eric Clapton and many others. Its a story of Success as well as a period where Dennis left to form The Truth and then came back to re-form Nine Below Zero. They are still making new music and touring today and this episode is compelling to listen to Dennis' and the bands story.

The Vapors - Episode 13 - Interview with Dave Fenton & Steve Smith

The latest Episode features The Vapors who are an English new wave pop band from Guildford in Surrey who initially formed in 1978 and made a splash on the music scene in the early 80’s “Uncharted” can mean two things; uncharted as in low record sales and uncharted as in not explored. They had one massive hit with "Turning Japanese” so they are definitely not uncharted in record sales BUT they have so many great songs that people may not know. You may have heard the song Turning Japanese but probably may not know about the band or their other song and this podcast aims to put a spotlight on those other great tunes. the Episode features an in depth interview with both Dave Fenton (Singer and Songwriter and guitarist) and Steve Smith (Bass) of the band who outline their story, the ups and the downs, their split and their subsequent an joyous reunion alongside making new music. Download and Enjoy as much as we did making this for you. Martin & Noel

The Chords - Episode 12 - An Interview with Chris Pope

The latest episode of the Uncharted 80's podcast features The Chords and an Interview with Chris Pope the main songwriter and guitarist in the band. The Chords exploded onto the music scene in the late 70's/Early 80's and were quickly aligned to the revival-led Mod Scene. They were quickly adopted by those fans and were support for the Jam very quickly after their first few gigs. In this episode Chris Pope, the lead songwriter and guitarist and vocalist tells the story of the band back then right through to his current format Chris Pope and The Chords UK. Its a story where the band shone brightly for a short time and then faded away and then were bought back to life by Chris. A Fascinating story and one to download and enjoy.

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