POP The History Makers

The story of an unforgettable techno anthem! More interviews at http://www.popthehistorymakers.com U96; the German band that...

Award-winning producer Martyn Phillips on his career, technology, and how music has changed. More interviews at...

Mark Plati is a renowned music producer, arranger, and guitarist best known for his extensive collaboration with David Bowie, serving as...

To define Niki Haris and Donna De Lory solely as Madonna's iconic backup singers is to overlook their rich legacies as artists. Both come...

With her distinctive voice and striking appearance, Toyah became a fixture on the UK music scene, producing numerous hits and carving out a...

Glen Matlock is a legendary British musician, songwriter, and bassist, best known as a founding member of the Sex Pistols. A key...

Born on January 12, 1959, in Halmstad, Sweden, Per Gessle is a celebrated musician and songwriter, best known as half of the iconic pop...

Martin McAloon is a key figure in Prefab Sprout’s legacy, still captivating fans with his acoustic renditions of his brother Paddy’s iconic...

Lena Philipsson, one of Sweden’s most celebrated pop stars, is set to take on an exciting new role as the lead singer of Roxette for their...

Justin Currie of Del Amitri: The Soulful Songwriter Behind Heartfelt Hits With his introspective lyrics and soulful melodies, Justin...

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 ...

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

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

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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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Madonna’s Songbook, by Giulio Mazzoleni, released this week, is an in-depth look at the evolution of her music, reveals her songwriting...

⁠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...

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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...

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

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

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

Gavin Friday, born Fionán Martin Hanvey on October 8, 1959, in Dublin, Ireland, is an eclectic artist whose career spans music, visual...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

British musician, songwriter, and producer, Steve Nichol is a best known as a founding member of the R&B band Loose Ends. Born in...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

Colin Blunstone is a renowned English singer and musician best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band The Zombies. Born on June 24,...

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

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

Phil Harding is a renowned British music producer and audio engineer, best known for his work in the 1980s and 1990s. He gained prominence...

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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...

With over 500 records to his name, Lillywhite has shaped the sounds of icons like U2, The Rolling Stones, Peter Gabriel, Talking Heads,...

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

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

The I'm too Sexy guys - Richard and Fred Fairbrass - Right Said Fred. 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,...

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

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

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 ...

A pioneering figure in the music industry, Martyn Ware is celebrated for his work as a musician, composer, and record producer. A founding...

Kurt Maloo is a Swiss singer, songwriter, and musician best known as one half of the duo Double (with the late Felix Haug), whose hit...

Sue Tilley was a confidante and collaborator of Leigh Bowery, an avant-garde performance artist, designer, and nightlife icon known for his...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

Watch all the interviews at http://www.popthehistorymakers.com Kevin Armstrong is best known for his collaborations with iconic artists...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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...

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

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

Francesco Mellina is a renowned photographer, best known for capturing the vibrant music and cultural scene in Liverpool during the late...

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

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

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

Albert Hammond is a British-Gibraltarian singer, songwriter, and record producer renowned for his extensive contributions to popular music....

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 ...

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

A legendary figure in the world of dance music, and a pioneering DJ, Kenny Carpenter's influence extends far beyond the boundaries of the...

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

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

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.

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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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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...

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

Renowned American songwriter, producer, and DJ, Lem Springsteen releases a new album 'Moods around the Sun' in April, and the first single...

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

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....

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...

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

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

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

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

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

Rockin’ the Kremlin by David Junk and Fred Bronson tells the thrilling story of David Junk, Universal Music Russia's first CEO, and his...

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...