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    Music Maps Podcast

    Each episode we use a place as a jumping off point for a conversation about music – anywhere from the obvious to the obscure.

    Join us as we build our music map of the world.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Copyright: © Simon Cardwell

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    16 - Thurston Moore - Part 2 (New York City) Jun 19, 2024
    Show notes

    Thurston Moore returns for the 2nd part of our chat.



    It takes anything from 5 to 40 hours to prepare each episode of Music Maps - if you’d like to make a contribution to help us cover the costs & time of producing these episodes for you, you can do so at this link: ko-fi.com/musicmaps



    It is hugely important for us to get positive reviews & star ratings - if you have enjoyed Music Maps & can spare the time to do either we would hugely appreciate it.



    Bumping into Joey Ramone on the way to CBGBs for the first time, Wayne County, meeting Lee Ranaldo at a gig, being introduced to Kim Gordon via a mutual friend, the downtown art world including Jean-Michel Basquiat, his early band The Coachmen, even Madonna gets a mention. We also detail the formation of Sonic Youth & how he came up with the iconic band name.



    You can see our upcoming live events here: https://rocknrollbookclub.co.uk/live/



    Instagram: @rocknrollbookclube17


    X: @simonmusicmaps


    Facebook: E17rockbookclub



    Hosted by Mark Hart & Simon Cardwell

    Written & Produced by Simon Cardwell

    Edited by Andy Maxwell

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 - Thurston Moore - Part 1 (New York City) Jun 12, 2024
    Show notes

    This week we welcome Thurston Moore formerly of Sonic Youth to Music Maps.



    It takes anything from 5 to 40 hours to prepare each episode of Music Maps - if you’d like to make a contribution to help us cover the costs & time of producing these episodes for you, you can do so at this link: ko-fi.com/musicmaps



    It is hugely important for us to get positive reviews & star ratings - if you have enjoyed Music Maps & can spare the time to do either we would hugely appreciate it.



    We talk about his childhood in Connecticut, some of the early records he including Iron Butterly, Abbey Road, Led Zeppelin & Black Sabbath, Buying the Rolling Stones - Their Satanic Majesties Request, the influence of his Dad, seeing an early Patti Smith gig in Westbury, CT & later sending off for her Hey Joe 7” single. Sending money to Richard Hell, driving to 2nd hand bookstores with Tom Verlaine & the first mention of Tom's published poetry, finishing with his first trip to Max’s Kansas City to see the Cramps & Suicide. Part 2 next week.



    You can see our upcoming live events here: https://rocknrollbookclub.co.uk/live/



    Instagram: @rocknrollbookclube17


    X: @simonmusicmaps


    Facebook: E17rockbookclub



    Hosted by Mark Hart & Simon Cardwell

    Written & Produced by Simon Cardwell

    Edited by Andy Maxwell

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 - Willy Vlautin (Reno) Jun 05, 2024
    Show notes

    Writer & musician Willy Vlautin (Richmond Fontaine, The Delines) joins us to talk about his new book The Horse on Faber & Faber.



    It takes anything from 5 to 40 hours to prepare each episode of Music Maps - if you’d like to make a contribution to help us cover the costs & time of producing these episodes for you, you can do so at this link: ko-fi.com/musicmaps



    It is hugely important for us to get positive reviews & star ratings - if you have enjoyed Music Maps & can spare the time to do either we would hugely appreciate it.



    We also go deep on his formative years in Reno, Nevada, his love for the Pacific Northwest - specifically Portland, Oregon. We talk about his early influences including Green on Red, The Long Ryders & the Cowpunk bands, The Jam, The Pogues, Bruce Springsteen & Australian songwriter Paul Kelly. Writers that had an influence including John Steinbeck, Barry Gifford, Larry Brown & Raymond Carver. We touch briefly on movies & end up discussing Mad Max: Fury Road & Andrew Haigh's All Of Us Strangers & more.



    You can see our upcoming live events here: https://rocknrollbookclub.co.uk/live/



    Instagram: @rocknrollbookclube17


    X: @simonmusicmaps


    Facebook: E17rockbookclub



    Hosted by Mark Hart & Simon Cardwell

    Written & Produced by Simon Cardwell

    Edited by Andy Maxwell

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 - The Human League with Martyn Ware (Sheffield) May 29, 2024
    Show notes

    Join us on our first trip to the mighty music city of Sheffield as Martyn Ware guides us through growing up in the city.



    It takes anything from 5 to 40 hours to prepare each episode of Music Maps - if you’d like to make a contribution to help us cover the costs & time of producing these episodes for you, you can do so at this link: ko-fi.com/musicmaps



    It is hugely important for us to get positive reviews & star ratings - if you have enjoyed Music Maps & can spare the time to do either we would hugely appreciate it.



    Meeting Phil Oakey at school, his formative early bands, the influence of science fiction on his work, he & Phil's shared love of Marvel & DC comics, seeing Star Wars on opening day at the Sheffield Gaumont, seeing Roxy Music at Sheffield University in 1972, coming up with the name the Human League, recording the demo that became Being Boiled, signing with Virgin Records, touring with Siouxsie & the Banshees & Iggy Pop, debut album Reproduction, their first headline tour, the early gig David Bowie attended, the quick follow up 2nd album Travelogue & it's Malcolm Garrett designed cover, the bands first TV appearance courtesy of Tony Wilson, his ultimate departure from the band & more.



    You can see our upcoming live events here: https://rocknrollbookclub.co.uk/live/



    Instagram: @rocknrollbookclube17


    X: @simonmusicmaps


    Facebook: E17rockbookclub



    Hosted by Mark Hart & Simon Cardwell

    Written & Produced by Simon Cardwell

    Edited by Andy Maxwell

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 - Acid House with Richard Norris (Ladbroke Grove) May 22, 2024
    Show notes

    Richard Norris talks us through the birth of Acid House at clubs such as Shoom, Future & Heaven.



    It takes anything from 5 to 40 hours to prepare each episode of Music Maps - if you’d like to make a contribution to help us cover the costs & time of producing these episodes for you, you can do so at this link: ko-fi.com/musicmaps



    It is hugely important for us to get positive reviews & star ratings - if you have enjoyed Music Maps & can spare the time to do either we would hugely appreciate it.



    We also talk about the Jack the Tab album, his time as a member of The Grid, their unexpected chart success, Alan McGee's brief tenure as manager, his early trips to Ibiza & collaborations with Andy Mackay and Phil Mazanera from Roxy Music, Robert Fripp from King Crimson, Brian Eno, PP Arnold, Sun Ra, Johnny Marr & surf guitar king Dick Dale.



    You can see our upcoming live events here: https://rocknrollbookclub.co.uk/live/



    Instagram: @rocknrollbookclube17


    X: @simonmusicmaps


    Facebook: E17rockbookclub



    Hosted by Mark Hart & Simon Cardwell

    Written & Produced by Simon Cardwell

    Edited by Andy Maxwell

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    11 - Kate Bush with Tom Doyle (East Wickham Farm) May 15, 2024
    Show notes

    Acclaimed music writer Tom Doyle is our guide this week as we take a deep dive into the formative years & early career of Kate Bush.



    It takes anything from 5 to 40 hours to prepare each episode of Music Maps - if you’d like to make a contribution to help us cover the costs & time of producing these episodes for you, you can do so at this link: ko-fi.com/musicmaps



    It is hugely important for us to get positive reviews & star ratings - if you have enjoyed Music Maps & can spare the time to do either we would hugely appreciate it.



    From her upbringing on East Wickham Farm near Welling, her early songwriting, learning to play piano, David Gilmour's involvement in her early career, the visual aspect of her work, her early gigs with the KT Bush Band, cutting Wuthering Heights in 1 take, her huge early success with The Kick Inside album, the less successful follow up Lionheart & the 1979 Tour of Life.



    You can see our upcoming live events here: https://rocknrollbookclub.co.uk/live/



    Instagram: @rocknrollbookclube17


    X: @simonmusicmaps


    Facebook: E17rockbookclub



    Hosted by Mark Hart & Simon Cardwell

    Written & Produced by Simon Cardwell

    Edited by Andy Maxwell

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    10 - Kings Road with Max Decharne May 08, 2024
    Show notes

    Join us & take a stroll down the Kings Road with writer Max Decharne as our guide.



    It takes anything from 5 to 40 hours to prepare each episode of Music Maps - if you’d like to make a contribution to help us cover the costs & time of producing these episodes for you, you can do so at this link: ko-fi.com/musicmaps



    It is hugely important for us to get positive reviews & star ratings - if you have enjoyed Music Maps & can spare the time to do either we would hugely appreciate it.



    Our first stop is the Angry Young Men of 1956, before moving on to the Swinging Londoners of 1966 & finally the punks of 1976. With mentions along the way for Mozart, the Beatles, John Osborne, Henry VIII, Rolling Stones, James Bond, Sex Pistols, The Clash, Charles II, Mary Quant, Andrew Loog Oldham, Vivienne Westwood & many more.



    You can see our upcoming live events here: https://rocknrollbookclub.co.uk/live/



    Instagram: @rocknrollbookclube17


    X: @simonmusicmaps


    Facebook: E17rockbookclub



    Hosted by Mark Hart & Simon Cardwell

    Written & Produced by Simon Cardwell

    Edited by Andy Maxwell

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    9 - DJ Paulette (The Hacienda) May 01, 2024
    Show notes

    Join us on our first trip to The Hacienda in Manchester as we talk to DJ Paulette about her early days & first DJ gigs, her influences, launching the iconic Flesh night at the Hacienda (Manchester's first gay club night), Manchester nightlife of the 80's & 90's, the 'it's queer up north' tagline, the birth of the LBGTQ scene in Manchester & much more.



    It takes anything from 5 to 40 hours to prepare each episode of Music Maps - if you’d like to make a contribution to help us cover the costs & time of producing these episodes for you, you can do so at this link: ko-fi.com/musicmaps



    It is hugely important for us to get positive reviews & star ratings - if you have enjoyed Music Maps & can spare the time to do either we would hugely appreciate it.



    You can see our upcoming live events here: https://rocknrollbookclub.co.uk/live/



    Instagram: @rocknrollbookclube17


    X: @simonmusicmaps


    Facebook: E17rockbookclub



    Hosted by Mark Hart & Simon Cardwell

    Written & Produced by Simon Cardwell

    Edited by Andy Maxwell

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 - MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR - Reach For The Stars with Michael Cragg (Princess Park Manor) Apr 24, 2024
    Show notes

    Join Penderyn Prize winning writer Michael Cragg to discuss all things pop in the 90's & 2000's.



    It takes anything from 5 to 40 hours to prepare each episode of Music Maps - if you’d like to make a contribution to help us cover the costs & time of producing these episodes for you, you can do so at this link: ko-fi.com/musicmaps



    It is hugely important for us to get positive reviews & star ratings - if you have enjoyed Music Maps & can spare the time to do either we would hugely appreciate it.



    You can see our upcoming live events here: https://rocknrollbookclub.co.uk/live/



    Instagram: @rocknrollbookclube17


    X: @simonmusicmaps


    Facebook: E17rockbookclub



    Hosted by Mark Hart & Simon Cardwell

    Written & Produced by Simon Cardwell

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    7 - The Fall with Paul Hanley (Iceland) Apr 17, 2024
    Show notes

    Join us to hear about Paul Hanley's time in The Fall from joining the band age 16 & being thrown in at the deep end with a gig at the Electric Ballroom in March of 1980.


    Paul recorded two legendary singles Totally Wired & How I Wrote Elastic Man at his first recording session later in 1980 & they come out on Rough Trade. The legendary Slates EP comes next followed by the famous trip to Iceland which results in the 'Hip Priest' track which also featured in the Jonathan Demme film The Silence of the Lambs.


    Karl Burns returns to The Fall & the band proceed with 2 drummers & both appear on the classic Hex Enduction Hour album which follows.


    Lineup changes continue as Marc Riley departs & Brix Smith comes in & the Perverted by Language album follows in 1983 - we also discuss the myth of Motown Records interest in the Fall - did this happen or not?


    The Fall move to the Beggar's Banquet label in 1984 & 'The Wonderful & Frightening World of The Fall' album follows later that year - however relationships within the band sour & Paul leaves following an incident in Brighton where the bands gear is stolen. His final performance with The Fall was on The Old Grey Whistle Test.



    It takes anything from 5 to 40 hours to prepare each episode of Music Maps - if you’d like to make a contribution to help us cover the costs & time of producing these episodes for you, you can do so at this link: ko-fi.com/musicmaps



    It is hugely important for us to get positive reviews & star ratings - if you have enjoyed Music Maps & can spare the time to do either we would hugely appreciate it.



    You can see our upcoming live events here: https://rocknrollbookclub.co.uk/live/



    Instagram: @rocknrollbookclube17


    X: @simonmusicmaps


    Facebook: E17rockbookclub



    Hosted by Mark Hart & Simon Cardwell

    Produced by Tim Benton & Simon Cardwell

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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