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Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware

Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware

By Martyn Ware

Heaven 17, British Electric Foundation and Illustrious Company's Martyn Ware talks to the famous artists from the worlds of music, art, film, comedy, TV and creativity that he's encountered during his 40 year career. These interviews are rare and precious gems, featuring a raw and sometimes irreverent take on life and the things that make life worth living, Diving deep into the biographical ocean, these podcasts are an unmissable insight into a series of fascinating lives...

Production and occasional musical interludes by Charles Stooke

Engineer - Charles Stooke, Artwork - Malcolm Garrett.
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Electronically Yours with Martyn WareApr 26, 2021

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EP186: Robert Fripp pt.1

EP186: Robert Fripp pt.1

Today’s epic episode of Electronically Yours features one of my all-time musical heroes (forgive the pun), the astronomical talent that is Robert Fripp.

As a musical artist with King Crimson, through to his incredible works with Eno, Bowie, Gabriel, Blondie and so so many more, he has astonishingly created over 700 official releases over his unique 50-year career - in fact our conversation was so wide-ranging and fascinating that I had to split it into two episodes…

Ladies and gentlemen - meet my favourite guitarist ever, the magnificent Robert Fripp...


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Mar 22, 202401:16:21
EP185: The Office For Personal Development

EP185: The Office For Personal Development

Tomorrow’s highly motivational Electronically Yours podcast episode features a brand-new electronic pop outfit, Office for Personal Development. Over to the OPD…


‘The Office for Personal development is here to help you achieve all of your personal development goals.

Here at the OPD we believe in a few key principles to help you maximise your potential and live a fully developed life.

  • The act of Personal Development is for the mutual welfare and benefit of the individual and the greater society in general.
  • Maximum efficiency is the gateway to progress, which leads to the path of fulfilment.
  • Failure triumphs only through inactivity, no positive act can result in failure.
  • Learning to be present is key to creating the environment for personal development, and for facilitating the development of others.
  • Doing. Is. Thinking. 

Follow these simple steps and...

Everything is going to be OK.’


Ladies and gentlemen – meet Office for Personal Development


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Mar 15, 202401:14:24
EP184: Mark Reeder

EP184: Mark Reeder

Tomorrow’s fascinating episode features an extraordinarily eclectic and creative character - Mark Reeder.

He is a musician, record producer, remixer, DJ, graphic designer and film maker who has been living and working in Berlin since 1978. Originally from Manchester, his clandestine musical career has spanned over more than four decades.

He was a founding member of The Frantic Elevators together with Mick Hucknall (Simply Red). Upon moving to Berlin in 1978, he became the German representative for Joy Division and the legendary Manchester record label Factory Records from 1978-1983 and a member of synthpop bands Die Unbekannten and Shark Vegas.

Reeder is also meanwhile, an established DJ and remixer, for artists such as New OrderDepeche ModeThe Pet Shop BoysBlank & Jones, John FoxxAnne Clark, Yello or Die Toten Hosen. He has DJ’d all over the World in some of the most prestigious locations, from events in Amsterdam, Turin, Bogota, Stockholm, Vilnius, Taipei, Moscow, Minsk, Beijing, Shanghai, to venues like Berlin’s Kraftwerk, or Ohm club, to more exotic locations as The Morning House Festival in Chengdu, China, Contact club in Tokyo, or in the Sydney Opera House and O2 Arena in London for New Order.

Ladies and gentlemen – prepare to be immersed in the Berlin scene – meet Mark Reeder...


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Mar 08, 202401:25:53
EP183: Matthew Dear pt.2

EP183: Matthew Dear pt.2

Today episode is the concluding half of my discussion with world-famous American electronic music producer and DJ, Matthew Dear (see previous part 1).

Ladies and gentlemen, the exceptionally talented Matthew Dear...


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Mar 03, 202459:39
EP182: Matthew Dear pt.1

EP182: Matthew Dear pt.1

Tomorrow’s exceptional episode features world-famous American electronic music producer and DJ, Matthew Dear.

Born in Texas, Matthew moved to Detroit as he fell in love with the Techno scene. He is particularly known for his albums Leave Luck to Heaven, Black City, and Beams. He also performs under aliases such as Audion, False, and Jabberjaw, and has collaborated with artists like Simian Mobile Disco and Tegan and Sara. He was founding artist on the Ghostly International label.

Matthew’s most famous track is ‘Put Your Hands Up For Detroit’, remixed many times, and his albums  (including my favourite ’Black City’ have always been in great demand, right up to the current day.

We had such a great interview, that I’ve decided to split our chat into two episodes – part 2 will be available in two days time on Sunday.

Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands up for the amazing Matthew Dear...


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Mar 01, 202401:01:28
EP181: Zeus B Held

EP181: Zeus B Held

This week's exciting episode of Electronically Yours features Zeus B.Held, who is a famous German music producer and musician.  

He was involved with several artists of the krautrockdisco, and new wave era, such as Birth ControlRocketsGina X PerformanceDead Or AliveJohn FoxxFashion, and Men Without Hats.

His production and arrangement style combines electronic Teutonic sounds with a soulful sensibility for melodic expression.

Ladies and gentlemen - meet the excellent Zeus B. Held...


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Feb 23, 202401:18:15
UNLOCKED / ElectronicallyOurs: Gary Crowley

UNLOCKED / ElectronicallyOurs: Gary Crowley

This unlocked Electronically Ours episode features a Famous DJ and champion of new music, Gary Crowley.

Gary is an old acquaintance of Martyn’s from the early days of the Soho scene in London, and he has been a constant presence on national radio and TV in the UK for the last 40 years.

Ladies and gentlemen, one of the nicest people in show business, Gary Crowley...

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Feb 16, 202401:16:20
EP180: Dubstar
Feb 09, 202401:23:28
UNLOCKED / ElectronicallyOurs: Cathi Unsworth

UNLOCKED / ElectronicallyOurs: Cathi Unsworth

This Electronically Ours episode features prolific author Cathi Unsworth. Her latest book is an in-depth examination of the history of Goth music and culture, entitled Season of the Witch.

Filled with passion, sex and the power of music, Season of the Witch is a superbly absorbing social history of the music, context and lasting legacy of goth, told with novelistic skill.

Ladies and gentlemen - meet the fascinating Cathi Unsworth...


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Feb 02, 202401:16:14
EP179: Tom Ellard

EP179: Tom Ellard

Today’s exceptional episode of Electronically Yours features the legendary Australian electronic musician Tom Ellard, best known as the founding member of the electronic/industrial group Severed Heads.

He is widely respected as an innovator and early adopter of proto-sampler techniques. He is also very interested in computer gaming platforms, and is a successful soundtrack composer and solo artist.

Ladies and gentlemen, meet Tom Ellard...


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Jan 26, 202401:25:02
EP178: A Man Called Adam

EP178: A Man Called Adam

Today's fascinating Electronically Yours episode features Sally Rodgers and Steve Jones, electronic music artists A Man Called Adam.

AMCA are regarded as pivotal in the development of the electronic music genres acid jazzBalearic house, Chill Out and Nu British HouseThey have been described as ‘Britain’s unsung pop heroes’.

Their main claim to fame were several hit singles in the 90’s, and successful and regular inclusion on the Café Del Mar series of albums. After releasing 3 of their own albums, Sally and Steve moved into the world of more esoteric sound installation work, exhibiting in many famous museums. Sally is an in-demand DJ to this day.

Ladies and gentlemen, meet A Man Called Adam...


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Jan 19, 202401:20:54
EP177: Mark Thomas

EP177: Mark Thomas

This exciting Electronically Yours episode features one of the UK’s national comedy treasures - Mark Thomas.

For 35 years, Mark has excelled in his various parallel careers as standup comedian, activist, author, playwright, TV star, actor, world record holder (20 protests in 24 hours) and all round champion of the underdog and decent human being…

I’ve never interviewed anyone more morally driven in my life, and hilarious and brave to boot.

Ladies and Gentlemen - the king of comedy - Mark Thomas.


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Jan 05, 202401:22:16
EP176: Irvine Welsh

EP176: Irvine Welsh

Today’s very special episode of Electronically Yours features one of Scotland’s most celebrated novelists, Irvine Welsh.  

His 1993 novel Trainspotting was made into a hugely popular film (it even featured Heaven 17’s Temptation). He has also written many plays and screenplays, and directed several short films.

The characters in his novels often inhabit an integrated fictional universe, so each work builds upon previous narratives.

Ladies and gentlemen, this pen is mightier than the sword, meet Irvine Welsh...


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Dec 29, 202301:18:29
EP175: Jon McClure LIVE SPECIAL

EP175: Jon McClure LIVE SPECIAL

Today’s special edition of Electronically Yours features one of Martyn’s best friends in the Sheffield music scene, Jon McClure from Reverend and the Makers.

The interview was recorded live in front of an audience of competition winners onboard the Heaven 17 double-decker bus which travels daily around Sheffield.

This heartwarming conversation is a perfect antidote to the stresses of the Xmas season, so sit back and enjoy an entertaining chat between myself and Jon McClure...


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Dec 22, 202301:20:24
EP174: Kevin Armstrong

EP174: Kevin Armstrong

This episode of Electronically Yours features famous rock guitarist, producer and songwriter Kevin Armstrong.

He has collaborated extensively with David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Morrissey and Thomas Dolby, amongst many others.

He was a member of Tin Machine, has extensively toured with many acts, and was a member of Sinead O’Connors live band.

His recent autobiography Absolute Beginner is a fascinating insight into to the career of a top musician.

Ladies and gentlemen, meet Kevin Armstrong...


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Dec 15, 202301:07:55
EP173: Jyoti Mishra

EP173: Jyoti Mishra

This episode of Electronically Yours features one of Martyn’s oldest friends in the music business, the amazing spirit that is Jyoti Mishra.

Jyoti will be forever famous for one of the most impressive ‘one-hit-wonders’ ever – under his pseudonym White Town – the brilliant Your Woman, which reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1997. It also peaked at No. 1 in Spain and Iceland; No. 2 in Australia; No. 4 in Canada, Denmark, and Finland; and No. 23 on the U.S. Pop Airplay chart.

Since then, Jyoti has never compromised his musical credibility, and continues to release excellent new material, including his brand new album ‘Philogrammetry’.

Ladies and gentlemen – the super-talented Jyoti Mishra...


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Dec 08, 202301:32:49
EP172: Tom Robinson

EP172: Tom Robinson

Today’s exciting Electronically Yours episode features Tom Robinson, who first became known in the late 1970s as a musician and LGBT activist with the Tom Robinson Band famous for hits 2-4-6-8 Motorway, Glad To Be GayUp Against The Wall.

As a solo artist Tom had further solo hits with War Baby and Atmospherics: Listen To The Radio, and co-wrote songs with Peter GabrielElton John and Dan Hartman. As a radio broadcaster Tom hosts two shows a week on BBC Radio 6 Music.

He is still performing, and is much loved by his legion of fans.

Ladies and gentlemen - the one and only Tom Robinson...


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Dec 01, 202301:10:18
EP171: Nick 'Peanut' Baines

EP171: Nick 'Peanut' Baines

Today’s highly entertaining episode of Electronically Yours features the legendary keyboard player of the Kaiser Chiefs, Nick Baines AKA Peanut. 

Primarily inspired by new wave and punk rock music of the late 1970s and 1980s, the band have released seven original studio albums, and massive hits ‘I Predict A Riot’, ‘Ruby’ and ‘Every Day  I Love You Less and Less’ amongst many others.

Kaiser Chiefs remain one of the most popular festival acts in the world.

Ladies and gentlemen – meet a man of many talents – Peanut!


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Nov 24, 202301:09:16
EP170: Ned Augustenborg

EP170: Ned Augustenborg

Today’s enlightening episode of Electronically Yours features documentary maker Ned Augustenborg, who has made a fascinating film about an unrecognised hero of electronic music Don Lewis.

Don Lewis was an American vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and electronic engineer. He created an instrument called the Live Electronic Orchestra (LEO), which integrated multiple instruments under a controller system and predated the MIDI controller by ten years. He was also a close advisor for the Roland Corporation, and helped conceive the original design of the TR 808 drum machine.

The film is entitled 'DON LEWIS and The Live Electronic Orchestra' and is an astounding story.

Ladies and gentlemen - these are tales of a true innovator - meet Ned Augustenborg...


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Nov 17, 202357:44
EP169: Nick Banks

EP169: Nick Banks

This fascinating episode of Electronically Yours features one of the original members of Sheffield’s own legendary post-punk rockers, Pulp. Nick started playing drums aged 14 and was inspired by Paul Cook from the Sex Pistols and Blondie's Clem Burke.

In his early years he saw many of Pulp's performances in Sheffield. He eventually joined the group in 1986 because "they were his favourite band". He is about to tour all over world once more with the band, and locally performs regularly with Sheffield band The Everly Pregnant Brothers.

Also, as the unofficial “memory keeper’ of Pulp, he has just released a very entertaining autobiography documenting his rollercoaster history with Pulp entitled ‘So That’s Where It Started’.

Ladies and Gentlemen – welcome to a man of the common people with uncommon talents – Nick Banks...


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Nov 10, 202301:17:11
EP168: Homer Flynn / The Residents

EP168: Homer Flynn / The Residents

Today’s incredible episode features one of the truly original avant-garde rock groups, The Residents.

Speaking here is Homer Flynn, who is their official spokesperson and member of the Cryptic Corporation (the public facing organisation for the Residents). The members of The Residents remain shrouded in mystery after nearly 50 years and an amazing body of work.

Since their first official release, Meet the Residents (1974), they have released over 60 albums, numerous music videos and short films, three CD-ROM projects, and ten DVDs. They have undertaken seven major world tours and scored multiple films. Their exceptional work has influenced innumerable bands, including The Human League, Devo and Heaven 17.

Ladies and gentlemen, meet The Residents and Homer Flynn...


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Nov 03, 202301:12:58
EP167: Andre Landeros Michel

EP167: Andre Landeros Michel

Today’s special bonus pre-Heaven 17 tour episode features one of New York’s most innovative fashion designers, Andre Landeros Michel. Andre has kindly designed Martyn’s outfit for the forthcoming UK tour.

Andre founded Landeros New York in 2013. His exceptional designs often blur sartorial gender boundaries. Importantly, all his collections are heavily influenced by his love of 1980’s music.

Ladies and gentlemen- meet the man behind the style - Andre Landeros Michel...


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Oct 31, 202301:17:16
EP166: Gary Langan + JJ Jeczalik
Oct 26, 202301:49:04
EP165: Annabella Lwin

EP165: Annabella Lwin

Today’s enticing episode of Electronically Yours features an iconic artist from the punk and post-punk eras, Annabella Lwin.

As singer for Bow Wow Wow, she started as a protege of Malcolm McClaren, she co-wrote many of the band’s hits, and is now a producer in her own right. She courted controversy with her risqué imagery and passionate delivery, but her talent is irrefutable. She has never stopped performing and recording to this day…

Ladies and gentlemen - C30, C60, C90, Go! - it’s Annabella Lwin...


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Oct 19, 202358:55
EP164: Graham Massey

EP164: Graham Massey

This exciting Electronically Yours episode features one of the most influential artists in the dance world, Graham Massey.

He is most famously associated with 808 State, and the rise of Acid House, but the sheer diversity of his work including film soundtracks is very underrated - he was even in a Sun Ra tribute band!

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be impressed, meet Graham Massey...


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Oct 12, 202301:20:19
EP163: David Z

EP163: David Z

Today’s fascinating episode of Electronically Yours features one of the progenitors of the Minneapolis sound, the producer, songwriter, engineer and mixer David Z.

As an engineer at Paisley Park working with Prince amongst many others, he arranged and engineered the song ‘Kiss’ and worked with him on the albums Purple Rain and Under Cherry Moon. He also was responsible for the sound of dance floor-filler Funkytown by Lipps Inc. He has a list of collaborations with major artists as long as your arm…

Ladies and gentlemen - prepare to be amazed - meet David Z...


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Oct 05, 202301:18:33
EP162: Roger Eno

EP162: Roger Eno

This exceptional episode of Electronically yours features a legend in the world of ambient music, Roger Eno.

Brother of Brian Eno (with whom he has created several live and recorded pieces), his compositions entrance and beguile. Roger’s work covers intimate small scale orchestral, through to electronic and soundtrack pieces.

His methodology is heavily influenced by his love of the countryside and nature, and he continues to prolifically release work and perform all over the world.

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the one and only Roger Eno...


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Sep 28, 202301:12:57
EP161: Pascal Gabriel

EP161: Pascal Gabriel

Today’s episode of Electronically Yours features maverick songwriter & producer Pascal Gabriel.

His career has spanned 30 years so far, from S-Express’s number 1 hit ‘Theme from S-Express’, Bomb The Bass’s landmark album ‘Beat Dis’, EMF’s multi-platinum ‘Schubert Dip’, Dido’s ‘Here With Me’ and ‘No Angel’, to later hits with KylieLadyhawkeWill YoungGoldfrappMarina and the DiamondsMiss KittinLittle BootsEmma LouiseThe Temper Trap, as well as his solo project Stubbleman.

Ladies and gentlemen - meet the great talent of Pascal Gabriel...


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Sep 21, 202301:07:28
EP160: Berenice Scott

EP160: Berenice Scott

Today’s episode of Electronically Yours features long-time Heaven 17 keyboardist, songwriter and solo artist Berenice Scott.

As daughter of Robin Scott (the creator of M and worldwide smash Pop Muzik), she has grownup in a highly creative environment, and has also recently performed with Simple Minds and Holy Holy on their world tours.

In addition to her soundtrack work with Glenn as part of Afterhere, Berenice is soon to release her solo album entitled ‘Joni Kind Of Mood’

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the great talent of Berenice Scott...


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Sep 14, 202301:09:43
EP159: Wolfgang Flür and Peter Duggal

EP159: Wolfgang Flür and Peter Duggal

This very special edition of Electronically Yours to celebrate 1 million listens features an all-time legend of electronic music, one of the ‘famous four’ members of Kraftwerk, Wolfgang Flür.

Apart from his stellar work on the greatest Kraftwerk albums, he continues to create great electronic music, most recently the excellent Magazine 1 with Peter Duggal, Peter Hook, Maps, Carl Cox, Claudia Brucken and Midge Ure, and is currently working on a brand new album…

Ladies and gentlemen, he was a robot, the incomparable Wolfgang Flür and his creative partner Peter Duggal...


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Sep 07, 202301:28:17
UNLOCKED / ElectronicallyOurs: Bill Gerber
Sep 05, 202301:08:01
EP158: Ricky Wilde

EP158: Ricky Wilde

Today’s entertaining episode of Electronically Yours features on of Martyn’s best friends in the music business, Ricky Wilde.

As brother of Kim Wilde, and son of 60’s pop star Marty Wilde, he is the songwriter, musician, and record producer responsible for almost all of Kim’s massive worldwide hits, including Kids In America. He was originally spotted by Jonathan King and Micky Most, and was briefly touted as a teen idol – the new Donny Osmond if you like – when he was 12, but later he realised he preferred his role as songwriter/producer for Kim, amongst others. They continue to write and tour together to this day…

Ladies and gentlemen – the supremely talented Ricky Wilde...


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Aug 31, 202301:08:31
EP157: Melpomeni Kermanidou AKA Sophia Space Agency

EP157: Melpomeni Kermanidou AKA Sophia Space Agency

This futuristic episode of Electronically Yours features a rising star in the world of future sound experience, Melpomeni Kermanidou AKA Sophia Space Agency. 

From orchestral torch songs to electronic ambient sound with glossolalia (or alien) as narrator, Melpomeni likes to cross genres. She is a singer, composer, songwriter, producer, arranger and lyricist who has already released several exciting experimental albums featuring feminist sound concepts. Her latest album is about climate change, released under the name Sophia Space Agency.

Ladies and gentlemen, enter the futuristic mindscape of Melpomeni Kermanidou...


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Aug 24, 202301:21:49
EP156: James Ellis Ford

EP156: James Ellis Ford

Today’s fascinating episode of Electronically Yours features James Ellis Ford, an artist who has been hidden in plain sight for his entire two-decade-long career.

The composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer and songwriter has worked with some of the biggest names in music, from Arctic Monkeys to Depeche Mode via Foals, Gorillaz and Kylie Minogue, and as part of Simian Mobile Disco and The Last Shadow Puppets’ touring band.

This year he releases his first solo album ‘The Hum’, a mixture of ambient, psychedelic and evocative songwriting - a strong contender for my album of the year…

Ladies and gentlemen - the understated but immense talent of James Ellis Ford...


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Aug 17, 202301:19:58
EP155: Annie Hogan

EP155: Annie Hogan

Today’s special episode of Electronically Yours features the composer, musician, producer, singer, songwriter and multi-media artist, Annie Hogan.

She is most famous for her crucial involvement with Marc Almond’s Marc and the Mambas. One of the first female DJ/promoters to emerge from the post-punk scene of Leeds and London, she spread her infectious enthusiasm for electronic music.

Annie has worked with many seminal artists as pianist/keyboardist and arranger, including Simon Fisher-Turner, Nick Cave and Barry Adamson, then she was part of the Willing Sinners and then La Magia, co-producing their 1989 album The Stars We Are, which featured the number one single ‘Something’s Got A Hold Of My Heart’ featuring Marc Almond and Gene Pitney.

Ladies and gentlemen – the unique, talented and prolific Annie Hogan...


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Aug 10, 202301:11:53
EP154: Harald Grosskopf

EP154: Harald Grosskopf

Today's exceptional Electronically Yours podcast episode features a legendary drummer and composer from the early Krautrock scene, Harald Grosskopf.

He played drums in Wallenstein and Ashra, as well as for many of Klaus Schulze's solo albums. In 1980, he issued his debut LP, Synthesist, which became a cult classic of German electronic music, and still sounds astounding today. His creativity remains undiminished to this day…

Ladies and gentlemen- meet the synthesist himself, Harald Grosskopf...


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Aug 03, 202359:46
EP153: Steve Anderson

EP153: Steve Anderson

Today's exciting guest on the Electronically Yours podcast features the DJ, remixer, songwriter, arranger and producer Steve Anderson, most famously associated with the prolific remix team Brothers In Rhythm.

The multi-talented team were responsible for Heaven 17’s balearic flavoured remix of Temptation in 1992, which reached No 4 in the charts, and kick-started our renaissance in the 90’s.

Since then he has never stopped working with world-famous artists - Michael Jackson, Sting, Bowie, Paul McCartney, Pet Shop Boys, and for many years with Kylie Minogue, amongst many others…

Ladies and gentlemen, feel the rhythm of Steve Anderson... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours


Jul 27, 202301:36:39
EP152: David M Allen

EP152: David M Allen

Today’s entertaining episode of Electronically Yours features an old colleague of Martyn's, the record producer, engineer and mixer, David M. Allen.  David is mostly known for his work with new wave, synth-pop and goth rock bands including the Cure, the Sisters of Mercy, the Chameleons, Depeche Mode, the Mission, the Associates, amongst many others. As Martin Rushent’s right hand man and programmer, he most famously helped to create the sound of The Human League’s most famous album, Dare. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the very talented David M Allen... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours


Jul 21, 202301:10:50
EP151: Richard Evans pt.2

EP151: Richard Evans pt.2

Today's episode is part two of our special bumper double header featuring author and 80’s electronic music expert, Richard Evans.

He has recently published an amazing and definitive new book ‘Listening To The Music The Machines Make -  Inventing Electronic Pop, 1978 – 83’ which documents in great detail the music we love from that period. Richard is also the founder of the This Is Not Retro website and record label, and has worked for Andy Bell, Vince Clarke and Erasure since 2009. Richard says he lives in perpetual fear of being asked what his favourite record is.

Ladies and gentlemen – if you’re any kind of electronic music fan, you are in for a treat – meet Richard Evans...


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Jul 14, 202301:16:32
150: Richard Evans pt.1

150: Richard Evans pt.1

Today's episode is part one of our special bumper double header featuring author and 80’s electronic music expert, Richard Evans.

He has recently published an amazing and definitive new book ‘Listening To The Music The Machines Make -  Inventing Electronic Pop, 1978 – 83’ which documents in great detail the music we love from that period. Richard is also the founder of the This Is Not Retro website and record label, and has worked for Andy Bell, Vince Clarke and Erasure since 2009. Richard says he lives in perpetual fear of being asked what his favourite record is.

Ladies and gentlemen – if you’re any kind of electronic music fan, you are in for a treat – meet Richard Evans...


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Jul 13, 202301:11:47
EP149: Stuart Maconie

EP149: Stuart Maconie

Today’s entertaining episode of Electronically Yours features one of the UK’s most loved and respected radio DJs and authors, Stuart Maconie.

His sharp wit, love of outsider music and friendly and engaging northern style has made him into a national treasure.

Stuart’s TV and radio shows include Radio 6’s weekend breakfast show with Mark Radcliffe, and my favourite, Freak Zone. He is also a prolific author, contemporary culture commentator and journalist, and his books regularly appear in best-seller lists.

Ladies and gentlemen, the fascinating and hilarious Stuart Maconie...


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Jul 06, 202301:29:02
EP148: Alex Paterson

EP148: Alex Paterson

This eclectically electronic episode features Alex Paterson, the founder of one of the most successful dance acts of the 90’s, The Orb.

 

Starting his journey as roadie for Killing Joke, and A&R at EG records, he moved into DJing. In 1989, Youth and Alex Paterson started the WAU! Mr. Modo label. Their early releases of a selection of industrial techno dubs and heavy sound system dubs from artists such as Napthali, Manasseh, Bim Sherman and Jah Warrior are long deleted and fetch high sums in private sales.

 

His cofounding of the Orb with Jimmy Cauty fell apart (problems with Jimmy’s KLF project), but Alex continued to forge a massive career – later they kissed and made up.

 

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the extraordinary story of Alex Paterson...



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Jun 29, 202301:12:45
EP147: Steve Norman

EP147: Steve Norman

Today’s glamorous episode of Electronically Yours features an 80s icon from the massively successful Spandau Ballet, Steve Norman.
Growing up as childhood mates in various bands with Gary Kemp, Tony Hadley and John Keble, his multi instrumental talents finally settled on Sax and percussion.
After the Spandau split, during the 90’s Steve played live at house music events, and collaborated with many artists on songwriting, and performs to this day all around the world.
Ladies and gentlemen - this much is true, it’s Steve Norman...



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Jun 22, 202301:05:40
EP146: Jennie Bellestar
Jun 15, 202354:41
EP145: Tina Turner Memories ft. Martyn, Glenn and Special Guests

EP145: Tina Turner Memories ft. Martyn, Glenn and Special Guests

This unmissable Electronically Yours episode is a tribute to Tina Turner and her connection to Martyn and the BEF team.

Featuring exclusive interviews with Glenn Gregory, Greg Walsh, Nick Plytas and Ray Russell, recollecting the amazing circumstances leading to the recording of Tina’s BEF collaborations including Let’s Stay Together, 1984, Ball of Confusion, A Change Is Gonna Come and Take Me To The River.

There will never be another Tina.

Ladies and gentlemen, let’s talk about the godlike genius of Tina Turner...


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Jun 08, 202301:42:36
EP144: Dr Penny Hay | BONUS EPISODE

EP144: Dr Penny Hay | BONUS EPISODE

Dr Penny Hay is newly appointed as Professor of Imagination at Bath Spa University. 

Penny is an artist, researcher and educator, specialising in the arts, imagination, nature-based and creative education. She is a National Teaching Fellow and Director of Research for House of Imagination, a charity devoted to supporting young people's creativity and imagination. She has worked over the past 10 years as curator of Forest of Imagination, where she has commissioned Martyn to create many innovative outdoor 3D soundscapes.

Ladies and gentlemen, enter a fascinating world of pure imagination with Dr Penny Hay...


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Jun 05, 202301:03:04
EP143: Ash Walker

EP143: Ash Walker

Today’s exceptional EY episode features the first in an occasional series of exciting emerging artists.

Ash Walker is a writer, producer, DJ and dedicated Afro-futurist.

His fourth album, Astronaut is his greatest album yet, Travelling from Dilla to D’Angelo, João Gilberto to Johnny Clarke, Inflo to K15, deep house to soul vibrations, hyper modern to crackly classics, but all with a signature swing and groove that is typical of the Ash Walker Experience – loping, hypnotic, melodic and dub-drenched…

Ladies and gentlemen – prepare to be blasted into orbit by the huge talent of Ash Walker’


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Jun 01, 202301:33:54
EP142: Andy Partridge
May 18, 202301:14:26
EP141: Electronic Sound Magazine interviews Martyn | BONUS EPISODE

EP141: Electronic Sound Magazine interviews Martyn | BONUS EPISODE

The tables are turned for today's electrical podcast, with Martyn being interviewed by music journalist and co-founder of Electronic Sound magazine, Mark Roland.

For the Cover story of Electronic Sound issue 101, ES writer Neil Mason tackles the birth of the British Electric Foundation and the making of the recently re-released album 'Music For Stowaways'. The feature is a jumping off point for Martyn and Mark to chat about sound, art, the business of music, and the two previously unreleased Martyn Ware tracks which feature on a blue vinyl seven-inch single that comes with the magazine - available at electronicsound.co.uk.

Enjoy!


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May 16, 202356:39
EP140: Jimi Tenor

EP140: Jimi Tenor

Today’s Finlandic episode features an exceptionally talented musician and alternative pop star - Jimi Tenor.

He is known as an inspired musician whose work lies beyond current trends, and also as a performer who combines the finest elements of afro-american music, spontaneous silliness and shameless glamour in an original way.

Jimi is also a keen photographer, directs short films and designs clothes and one-off musical instruments. He is a true innovator and renaissance man…

Ladies and gentlemen, meet the exciting inventor of saxentric delights, Jimi Tenor...


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May 11, 202301:15:43