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Pop: The History Makers with Steve Blame

Each Week - Pop: The History Makers presents a new one-hour interview with an icon of popular culture.If you prefer watching the interviews - go to my YouTube podcast channel -https://www.youtube.com/@popthehistorymakersOnline - Per Martinsen - Norwegian"s Electronic Godfather!UPDATE and DEEP DIVE interviews include:Raz Lindvall (formerly Rob "n" Raz), Louis C. Oberländer (Jeremy Days), Justin Currie (Del Amitri), Fish (Update interview) Phillip Boa, Toyah, Anne Clark (the poet who continually

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Bamber Delver - The Legacy of Leigh Bowery

Pop: The History Makers with Steve Blame ·

2023/08/31

‘The legacy of Leigh Bowery, king of queer’, written by Dutch journalist Bamber Delver, looks at the the career of this outrageous shapeshifter of the 80’s/90’s. Decades after his death, Leigh Bowery’s influence is omnipresent. From Alexander McQueen to Cirque du Soleil, from Lady Gaga to the drag queens of RuPaul. In this book 15 artists (inc. Le Pustra, Trevor Messersmith, Paola Idrontino, Luis Peralta, Saskia Kemperman, The Huxleys, Kat Joplin and Venus Envy) from around the globe admire his

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Dr. Alban - the dentist turned POP STAR

Pop: The History Makers with Steve Blame ·

2023/08/25

Dr. Alban, the 7th biggest selling Swedish artist of all time, who has sold over 14 million records, and who is best known for his 90s hits, Hello Afrika, It’s my Life, and Sing Hallelujah is featured in this interview. He talks about growing up in Nigeria, and what life was like in a family of 10 siblings. He also recounts his move to Sweden, the night the DJ didn’t turn up in the nightclub where he was cleaning, and how that changed his life.And I ask him about the Swedish maestro producer, the

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1:08:14

Wolfgang Flür - out of the shadow of Kraftwerk

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2023/07/16

⁠Born in 1947 in post-war Germany, Wolfgang Flür made his name in the Kraftwerk, a band that was formed in Düsseldorf where he has spent most of his adult life. The last time I met him was in 1997 when he released his first post-Kraftwerk album with his band Yamo. His latest album, released last year, Magazine 1, is a masterpiece, a mixture of old and new, a commentary on today's world, and also that of post-war Düsseldorf, from Flür's perspective. In this interview, we talk about his own

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1:23:37

Billie Ray Martin: A Fascinating Life

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2023/07/02

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 with Billie Ray Martin.Her seminal hit was 'Your Loving Arms', a top ten hit in the UK, a massive club hit worldwide, and a song that remains one of the great dance anthems. Her story reads like a Hollywood movie, full of twists and turns. It even contains the obligatory 'singer looks for band' advert which leads to Electribe 101. But when a

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1:04:10

ROBIN SCOTT - M - the Man behind POP MUZIK

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2023/06/26

Robin Scott, or as he's known - M, is a visionary, groundbreaking musician and producer who forever changed the landscape of popular music with his late 1970s hit POP MUZIK. As a pioneer of electronic music and a master of catchy synth-pop hooks, M's artistic contributions have resonated with audiences across the globe and continue to inspire generations of musicians.In 1979, M unleashed the groundbreaking single "Pop Muzik," a genre-defying masterpiece that seamlessly fused elements

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1:17:17

Katharina Franck - RAINBIRDS

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2023/06/18

Katharina Franck, the lead vocalist, and songwriter of the band Rainbirds, is known primarily for her distinctive voice and poetic songwriting. Her musical style blends elements of alternative rock, pop, and folk, infused with introspective and deeply personal lyrics, with themes of love, loss, or the complexities of the human condition.Rainbirds, formed in the late 1980s, achieved significant success in the German music scene and gained international recognition with their debut self-titled album

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PER MARTINSEN - Mental Overdrive, N∆EON TEARDROPS &...

Pop: The History Makers with Steve Blame ·

2023/06/11

Meet PER MARTINSEN, the visionary electronic music artist synonymous with innovation and sonic exploration. As Mental Overdrive, Per has left an indelible mark on the global music scene. With a career spanning decades, his unique blend of techno, electro, and experimental sounds has captivated audiences worldwide. Recently, Per has diversified, by returning to who he was as a teenager and reimagining his life, creating three distinct personalities - Mental Overdrive, Wave∞Form, and N∆EON TEARDROPS -

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1:06:28

Raz Lindvall - of the Swedish Rob 'n' Raz production...

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2023/06/05

Rasmus Lindvall (sometimes spelled Lindwall) and Robert Wåtz made up the Swedish remixing, production, and scratching duo of Rob 'n' Raz, who came in prominence in the late 80s and scored international hits with Leila K. Got to Get and Rok the Nation charted all over Europe and in the US. In the 90s they continued their success in Sweden with singer Lutricia McNeal and rapper David Seisay (D-Flex). In 1993, they hosted the show Clubhopping for ZTV in Sweden. Today they are no longer

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1:19:01

Louis C. Oberländer - THE JEREMY DAYS

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2023/05/29

In 2022, THE JEREMY DAYS achieved the unexpected with an album on the German charts, the first in 27 years. LOUIS C. OBERLÄNDER is a keyboardist with The Jeremy Days, one of the bands that MTV Europe, where I worked, pushed back in the late eighties.Influenced by Brit-Pop, The Jeremy Days were never identifiable as to which country they came from. They reached number 11 on the German charts in 1988 with Brand New Toy, and their first album reached number 18. For the next few years they remained

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JUSTIN CURRIE (DEL AMITRI) DEEP DIVE INTERVIEW

Pop: The History Makers with Steve Blame ·

2023/05/22

With his introspective lyrics and soulful melodies, Justin Currie, singer/songwriter of Scottish band Del Amitri, has garnered acclaim for his heartfelt songwriting and powerful vocal performances that have touched the hearts of fans around the world.Born with a natural talent for storytelling, Currie emerged as a prominent figure in the music scene during the late 1980s when Del Amitri's distinctive sound began to capture the attention of listeners. His ability to craft emotionally charged

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FISH - UPDATE - a life-changing decision!

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2023/05/18

FISH has made a life-changing decision after meeting someone named after his biggest hit with Marillion - KAYLEIGH.In this amazing UPDATE interview hear all about the next moves that FISH has planned including a final tour and then a final move.Fish, born Derek William Dick, is an iconic Scottish singer-songwriter whose powerful and emotive vocals have captivated audiences for decades. Rising to fame as the lead vocalist of the progressive rock band Marillion in the 1980s, Fish's distinctive

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Phillip Boa - 30 years Boaphenia!

Pop: The History Makers with Steve Blame ·

2023/05/14

Phillip Boa is a German singer, songwriter, and musician known for his eclectic and dynamic style that blends elements of alternative rock, post-punk, and pop. Boa began his career in the early 1980s, forming the band Phillip Boa and the Voodooclub, which quickly gained a reputation for their energetic live performances and Boa's distinctive vocals.Over the years, Boa has released numerous albums, both solo and with the Voodooclub, that have received critical acclaim for their innovative sound

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1:17:51

TOYAH - DEEP DIVE INTERVIEW

Pop: The History Makers with Steve Blame ·

2023/05/07

Toyah Willcox, better known simply as Toyah, is an English pop star and artist who rose to fame in the late 1970s and 1980s. With her distinctive voice and striking appearance, Toyah became a fixture on the UK music scene, producing numerous hits and carving out a unique space for herself in the world of pop. Beyond her music career, Toyah has also been a prolific actress, writer, and television presenter, making her a multi-talented and dynamic figure in the entertainment industry. With a career

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John Watts (Fischer-Z) DEEP DIVE INTERVIEW

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2023/05/02

The Fischer-Z (solo) Celebrating Red Skies tour is underway with a sold-out concert in Hamburg, with tickets for dates all around Germany, followed by London, Bath, Brighton, and Manchester - still available.Both this DEEP DIVE and an UPDATE INTERVIEW with JOHN WATTS are available, and tickets for the tour can be bought at fischer-z.comAmongst the multiple stage personas of John Watts, singer, guitarist, and poet are himself - John Watts, his band Fischer-Z, The Cry, Paramusic and not forgetting J.M

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John Watts (Fischer-Z) UPDATE INTERVIEW

Pop: The History Makers with Steve Blame ·

2023/05/02

The Fischer-Z (solo) Celebrating Red Skies tour is underway with a sold-out concert in Hamburg, with tickets for dates all around Germany, followed by London, Bath, Brighton, and Manchester - still available.Both a DEEP DIVE and an UPDATE INTERVIEW with JOHN WATTS can are available.Here is the UPDATE INTERVIEW, make sure you go and see John in concert - tickets are available at fischer-z.comAmongst the multiple stage personas of John Watts, singer, guitarist, and poet are himself - John Watts, his

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Mark Wardel - ARTIST

Pop: The History Makers with Steve Blame ·

2023/04/27

Mark Wardel is a British artist and sculptor, who is best known for creating the iconic masks of David Bowie for the "David Bowie Is" exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He has also worked on other high-profile projects, including the London 2012 Olympic Games opening ceremony and installations for London Fashion Week.If you want to see the full interview and Mark's art then go to my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5S9xw1B-ppDXVkAuvRRQtgThere

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Papa Dee - He could have been Shaggy!

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2023/04/18

Back in 1989, when I was at MTV Europe, Papa Dee was labeled the next break-out artist from Sweden. ⁠⁠After this DEEP DIVE interview look out for the UPDATE INTERVIEW.⁠⁠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 States. But although he didn’t reach the international career heights of Shaggy, whom Clive Davis saw him as still maintained a long and successful career in Sweden and the maturity to choose the music he

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Papa Dee Update - Dread End Street

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2023/04/18

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 States. But although he didn’t reach the international career heights of Shaggy, whom Clive Davis saw him as still maintained a long and successful career in Sweden and the maturity to choose the music he wanted to do.⁠This is a very human story. Born in Sweden to a Swedish mother and a Ghanaian father who left when he was very young, music became the compensation for his

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Anne Clark DEEP DIVE INTERVIEW

Pop: The History Makers with Steve Blame ·

2023/04/10

This is a DEEP DIVE interview with Anne Clark, a poet who delivers her poetry within a world of experimental music, and who remains one of the great pioneers in her field. Her first album The Sitting Room was released in 1982. This was followed by three albums, Changing Places (1983), Joined up Writing (1984), and Hopeless Cases (1987), where she was joined by David Harrow, author of the music and producer. The singles, Sleeper in Metropolis, and Our Darkness became staples of the 1980s, and remain

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Anne Clark - UPDATE - BACK ON THE ROAD!

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2023/04/10

In this UPDATE INTERVIEW with ANNE CLARK, she talks about her latest album and her upcoming tour - for all the dates and to book tickets please go to Anne's website: https://www.anneclarkofficial.com/If you want to hear all about Anne's career and life then look out for the DEEP DIVE interview with Anne, a poet who delivers her poetry within a world of experimental music, and who remains one of the great pioneers in her field. Her first album The Sitting Room was released in 1982. This was

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