What Goes Around?

Our guest today is a music lover, spiritual wanderer and managerial heavyweight in the music industry. Rikki Stein can lay claim to some extraordinary feats including promoting the likes of Jimi Hendrix, The Kinks, The Animals, The Grateful Dead, Gregory Isaacs and perhaps most notably Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.This stellar resume would provide plenty of content for any musical memoir but this is just the eye catching summit of the iceberg. Moving Music reveals the full story of Rikki's life and it is a fascinating spiritual journey which touches upon some of the most important cultural events of the last 50 years - Rikki appears Forest Gump like beside a plethora of newsworthy moments and cultural flashpoints.Moving Music describes London in the swinging 60s, the effect music had in the European mainland, the blossoming of flower power in the USA from The Chelsea Hotel to Woodstock, to the bad trip of Altamont. He describes the early days of Glastonbury and how he embraced the mystical music of Morocco, hung out with Gurus and became friends with the legendary Fela Kuti. If Im honest I think we would need two shows to pack it all in so I am excited to welcome Rikki Stein to What Goes Around.Before we talk to Rikki we chat to Pop aficionado Ian Wade on his brilliantly entertaining new book 1984 The year pop went queer. We also spare a moment to talk about friend of the pod Ashley Beedle who has unfortunately fallen ill and needs a little help from his friends, Eamon and Deb are delighted to say his friends come through. If you wish to make a donation to Ashley's ongoing medical expenses you can donate here:https://www.gofundme.com/f/ashley-beedles-fundraiser-for-urgent-help-and-ongoing-care Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is an artist drawn to the abstract, an artist with no love nor concern with the mainstream*, an artist happily dismantling expectations around music and sound and creating some of the most extraordinary and powerful bass music in the known universe.Kevin Martin's early recordings were abrasive industrial tracks that challenged the listener to stay the course. His work with Justin Broderick (formerly of Napalm Death and Godflesh) came out under the moniker of Techno Animal and still sound as abstract and dangerous today as they did 30 years ago. However Martins sound continually evolved taking influences from Hip-Hop, Reggae and Dub until his current incarnation of The Bug was born.The Bug released an incredible run of bass heavy tracks for Swamp 81, Ninja Tunes and Pressure Records. The Bugs 'London Zoo' album was heralded as a game changer in UK Bass music, bringing together some of the best MCs in the country such as Flowdan, Warrior Queen, Daddy Freddy, Tippa Irie and many more.Kevin also recorded with King Midas Sound, Fennez and released a number of incredible ambient albums under his own name including his current release 'Black' a tribute to Amy Winehouse.We are always looking out for people who totally commit to their music and that is why we are delighted to welcome Kevin Martin to the podcast.Before that it's all Hot-Dogs and Gong-Baths.*(May have some love and concern for the mainstream). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Norris is a man who believes in music, in its endless possibilities, in its catalytic effect on both the listeners and its creators. In his new book 'Strange things are happening' he reveals how his musical journey began in the silence of the countryside where he would listen for moles underground and the birdsong that filled in the air and how this attention to audio would snowball throughout his life as he adopted the DIY ethic of punk, made fanzines, formed bands, dug out psychedelic nuggets and found himself collaborating with an incredible list of artists & musicians. He co-wrote and produced seminal dance album 'Jack The Tab' (often cited as the UKs first Acid House record despite never having actually heard Acid House at the time). That started an affiliation with dance music that spawned worldwide success as one half of 'The Grid' and critical acclaim for his role in the psychedelic dance act 'Beyond the wizards sleeve'. As a producer and remixer he has worked an amazing list of artists including Joe Strummer, Sky Saxon, Genesis P'Orridge, David Ball, Erol Alkan and Robert Fripp. It's been an incredible life lived through music and we are delighted to welcome Richard to the podcast.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest today is one of the finest British soul singers of her generation. Whether leading the line or offering support from the background Dee C Lee has made an incredible contribution to the UKs music scene. She has created underground bangers and graced to the top ten both as a solo artist and as part of various collaborative projects. Having sung with the likes of Wham! The Style Council and as part of Guru's seminal Jazz Hip-Hop project Jazzamatazz. She has had and incredible career but now she is back front and centre with a new release on Acid Jazz records called 'Don't forget about love'.  Before we talk to Dee we add a little seasoning to the pod as Deb and Eamon sprinkle Sault into the chat. Eamon tries and fails to get angry while Sault no doubt put out yet another album.Also featured this week is a discussion with writer and director Aaron Trinder whose latest film 'Free Party: A folk history' takes Eamon back to the glory days of rave and highlights the unsung history of the role that the traveller movement played in popularising the culture. We look at how the government tried to surpress the movement through blatant acts of violence and then used the rave scene as an excuse to pass draconian laws that have outlawed the traveller lifestyle and the right to listen to the music of your choice in the open air.Top one, nice one, sorted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well hello pod fans, here's another beautiful chat about the greatest thing in all our lives, music. This time we have a true DJ legend, the incredible DJ Food is in the house. DJ Food aka Strictly Kev has been making breaks beats and visual treats for over 30 years now. His work with Ninja Tunes in the 90s brought so much joy and helped establish the label as one of the UK's most important imprints. Kev was Trip-Hop before it had the name, he was a pioneer of audio visual effects, supported the Beastie Boys at Brixton Academy and remixed Matt Johnson's The The with the kind of deft touch that few could match. Not only that he was genuinely one of the nicest people we have had on the show and even came over a night out! I think you are going to love this interview. Before all that though we are going to discuss bawdy women with Judith Owen, Judith is an incredible blues singer who has a new LP out celebrating the pioneering women of the the blues who laid the foundation for the likes of Megan Thee Stallion and Lil Kim long before women could even vote! At the top of the show Deb and Eamon discuss the their T-Shirt game and ask why men are so annoying. That's What Goes Around this week and we hope you love it!BIG thanks to @Marke23 for hooking us up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Goes Around returns with another well balanced look at the world of music. In this episode we attempt to find equilibrium between the beautiful folk music of Kate Stables from This Is The Kit and the spittle festooned twin punk worlds of Agnostic Front and The Anti-Nowhere League. Somewhere carefully balanced in the middle stands our Deb as she finally moves to Manchester and gets her dream job. Not many podcasts haver this much range listeners. Kate Stables from This is the Kit talks to us from her Paris apartment as her 6th album drops to enormous critical acclaim. We discuss listening, writing and mind blowing moments as the Parisian emergency services busy about their riot happy city. Deb talks about her new life up north and the wee job she landed at 6Music.Eamon returns to the world of music documentaries with two very different takes on the world of punk. From the US the 'Godfathers of Hardcore' Agnostic Front and from Royal Tunbridge Wells, The Anti-Nowhere League. Buy Kate's amazing new album here:https://www.roughtrade.com/gb/product/this-is-the-kit/careful-of-your-keepersWatch both Punk documentaries on Amazon Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another bumper episode for you pod fans. This week Comedian and radio presenter John Robins lets us into his personal archive of Phonographic Memories. John talks honestly and openly about being an odd kid, finding his tribe and falling head over heals for Americana. This is a really charming interview where John shares his vulnerability and passion for music. Some really deep choices here from a man who has deep feelings for the music in his life.We also share two brilliant features about two simply brilliant books! First up we talk top Cherie Percy about the latest edition in the much heralded 33&1/3 book series which explores important albums with style and wit. Cherie takes on the underground sensation of ESG and reveals all about this mysterious New York funk band that captured the heart of Martin Hannet at Factory Records and the minds of countless Hip Hop heads who have sampled their music. It's a brilliant topic treated with the respect and love it deserves. We also take a trip to Berlin in the capable hands of Paul Hanford who opens up this infamous city to all with his excellent tome 'Coming to Berlin'. Paul is a delight to talk to and brings his passion for Berlin into focus for us.Away from all that our heroes Deb and Eamon discuss the 2Tone documentary 'Dance Crazy' on its newly remastered release.Please spread the word about the pod, that is all we ask!John Robins:https://www.johnrobins.com/Cherie Percy's ESG Bookhttps://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/esgs-come-away-with-esg-9781501379192/Let Paul Hanford show you around Berlinhttps://boomkat.com/products/coming-to-berlin@whatgoespod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey pod people, we are back! Not only that but we are celebrating our 50th episode of What Goes Around! What a long strange trip it's been but you ain't seen nothing yet. The new series kicks off with a guest we have been after since the very beginning, and at last we can welcome Jason Williamson of the legendary Sleaford Mods to the podcast. Never short of an opinion and alway good for a quote Jason along with his musical partner Andrew Fearn have been making incendiary political music that is the embodiment of punk whilst borrowing from the world's of HipHop and Dance. Jason sat down to discuss some of his Phonographic Memories with us as the brand new Sleaford Mods album "UK Grim" is released and all we can say is it was well worth the wait!Before all that though Deb and Eamon celebrate their 50th episode by looking back at some of their favourite moments from the last 3 years.PLUSWe talk to author and friend of the show Wesley Doyle about his brilliant new book "Conform to deform: The weird and wonderful world of Some Bizarre". The book tells the story of Some Bizarre Records the seminal label run by maverick svengali Stevo who discovered the likes of Depeche Mode, Soft Cell, The The and many more.AND THERES MORE!We are delighted to have author and punk legend Johnny Robb on the show! Johnny takes time out of his hectic schedule to discuss his new book "Goth: The art of darkness". In this excellent tome Johnny traces the roots of the Gothic movement from the fall of Rome to Bauhaus and beyond. It really is an epic piece of work and Johnny is an enthralling raconteur.Please like, subscribe and spread the word about our lovely little podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.