Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware

Today’s interesting episode features the DJ, producer, engineer and artist Richard Norris from The Grid, who has recently released new work. His eclectic taste has evolved from acid house and electro to a more ambient style with great success… Ladies and gentlemen, meet Richard Norris. If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s episode of Electronically Yours features an old friend of mine and electronic music legend Rusty Egan. Rusty (together with Demon Records) has just released a fantastic compilation of music played originally at the one and only Blitz Club, a powerhouse of connections and inspiration for a generation of electronic pop music creators. So - let’s find out what made the Blitz club tick - here he is, the man himself, Rusty Egan... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

This exciting Electronically Yours episode features Joe Talbot and Mark Bowen from the massively successful band IDLES. Their history of feisty, socially-conscious songs has evolved with a growing maturity as evidenced on their latest number one album 'Tangk'. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the insanely charismatic IDLES... If you can, please consider supporting the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours

This heartwarming episode of the Electronically Yours podcast features a Sheffield legend, lead singer of immensely popular The Everly Pregnant Brothers, Shaun Doane AKA Big Shaun. Apart from his larger than life and very popular stage character, in his own words he is ‘foul mouthed but articulate, intimidating in size and stature but poster boy for the term ‘gentle giant’’. An amazing story from an incredible person… Ladies and gentlemen, witness the rollercoaster ride of talent and fame that is the one and only Big Shaun. If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

This Electronically Yours episode features an interview with Robert Goerl, founder of the seminal German electropunk band Deutsche Americanische Freundschaft or D.A.F. From Melody Maker in 1981…‘Most bands get a synthesizer and their first idea is to tune it! They want a clean normal sound. They don’t work with the power you get from a synthesizer ... We want to bring together this high technique with body power so you have the past time mixed with the future.’ Ladies and Gentlemen- The Voice That Dwells Within - meet Robert Goerl with Hanna Rollman... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today's exciting episode features part 2 of my interview with the inimitable Robert Fripp. A true generational talent whose work spans many genres at the highest levels - and a collaborative history to die for... Ladies and gentlemen - for it is he - Robert Fripp. If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

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... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

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 If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

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 Order, Depeche Mode, The Pet Shop Boys, Blank & Jones, John Foxx, Anne 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... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

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... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

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... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

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 krautrock, disco, and new wave era, such as Birth Control, Rockets, Gina X Performance, Dead Or Alive, John Foxx, Fashion, 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... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

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... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s fascinating episode of Electronically Yours features Sarah Blackwood and Chris Wilkie from the band Dubstar. Eclectically labelled as a mixture of Brit pop, dream pop and synth pop, with occasional pop ballads with industrial twists. In 2000, their excellent pandemic-inspired track ‘Hygiene Strip’ was co-produced by Stephen Hague. Ladies and Gentlemen, the stars themselves, meet Sarah and Chris from Dubstar... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

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... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

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... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

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 Gay, Up 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 Gabriel, Elton 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... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

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 jazz, Balearic house, Chill Out and Nu British House. They 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... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

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 jazz, Balearic house, Chill Out and Nu British House. They 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... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

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. If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours