Best DJ Ska Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 24. Dude Hop: A Novice's Guide 51:32

1M ago51:32

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A introductory guide to a particular type of alt-rock infused hop hip made by white dudes with hangovers in the mid 90s, a genre I have decided to call Dude Hop.By fensterdj

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Ep 23 - The Origins of 2 Tone Ska & 7 Second Wave Ska Bands 2:57:15

4M ago2:57:15

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A look at how Jamaican music influenced British culture from the early 60s until the late 70s Ska Revival period/2nd Wave Ska. Taking in; Mento, RnB, Ska, Rocksteady, Reggae, Dub and Roots. And travelling through; Soho mod clubs, Island records, Trojan records, rude boys, skinheads, smokey bears, punks and 2 Tone. and connecting the dots along the …

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100% Ska Podcast S07E08 – Somewhere Between an Earthquake and an Eclipse 1:06:44

4M ago1:06:44

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Well, we just had an earthquake, and we’re about to have an eclipse. How about some good ol’ ska music to distract us and dance along? Tonight we’ve got a heaping of traditional-inspired tunes – including several fantastic instrumentals – plus some 80s ska styling, and a block of new-ish “digital only” released music! Let’s play on and see what cat…

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100% Ska Podcast S07E07 – Tribute to Hepcat’s Greg Lee and more Neo-Traditional Ska 1:08:24

5M ago1:08:24

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Tonight we say goodbye to Greg Lee, co-founder and co-singer of Hepcat, who tragically and unexpectedly passed away last week. We also focus on some of the great modern neo-traditional ska sounds that Hepcat helped usher into the 90s and the 21st century. As part of that we listen to some of newer music hitting your turntable and digital players th…

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EP 22 - A History of New School Breaks (1981 - 2001) 2:57:23

5M ago2:57:23

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A history of breakbeat music from Bronx DJs in the 70s, to Electro, tape cut ups, Chicago hip house, early hardcore, big beat, the California desert raves, Florida Breaks, UK Garage and through to the hotbed of breakbeat creativity that was London in the late 90s; showing the development of the New School Breaks sound over seven foundational DJ mix…

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100% Ska Podcast S07E06 – Supernova Preview, Croydon Fest, and more Touring Bands 1:13:54

5M ago1:13:54

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This week we’re highlighting two great festivals coming up in 2024 – This is Not Croydon Fest 5, and of course Supernova Ska Festival – both of which still have tickets available We’re also just generally highlighting bands that are out on the road this spring – whether its a weekend tour or longer and ready to play live for you! Additionally, we’r…

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100% Ska Podcast S07E05 – Putting that Spring of Ska in Your Step 1:05:11

6M ago1:05:11

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It’s already March, and we’re marching and dancing toward the first day of spring, so let this new episode put a spring in your step. Today is also Bandcamp Friday, so if you hear something you like, go check and see if the band has something to offer! This week we’re spending some time in the wayback machine, hitting you with some new vinyl releas…

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100% Ska Podcast S07E04 – From Anarcho Ska-Punk to Sweet Soulsteady and Back 1:05:51

6M ago1:05:51

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Once again we find the pendulum of ska shaking back and forth this episode with a wide variety of sweet soulsteady, reggae, and all the way to anarcho ska-punk to scratch that energetic itch. We’ve got new release music from Tyrone Turtle, reissues from Coolidge (vinyl debut) and Against All Authority, sweet ska from Spain, and a few fun covers sca…

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100% Ska Podcast S07E03 – New Release Catchup, 80s Rarities, and 7″ of Fun 1:05:26

6M ago1:05:26

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This week we continue doing some major new releases catchup, highlighting some great albums, singles and a compilation that have come out in 2023. Additionally we’re highlighting some digital only releases as we continue to spotlight great music that hasn’t (yet) appeared on vinyl. We also hop in the time machine to check out some 80s rarities that…

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100% Ska Podcast S07E02 – Fantastic 2023 Releases, New Reissues, Digital Spotlight, and More 1:17:02

7M ago1:17:02

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This week we continue to look back on 2023 and some of the great new vinyl releases, some “finally available” on vinyl reissues, and of course continue our spotlight on some of great digital (and CD) only releases that have been coming out recently. Of particular note, Barbicide’s new album Songs about Heartbreak and Nazis is a must listen, you hav…

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100% Ska Podcast S07E01 – The Return of the Podcast 1:15:14

7M ago1:15:14

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The 100% Ska Podcast returns! After a way too-long, and way-unintended hiatus, we’re back with stacks of records and inbox full of digital-only releases to start catching up on. This week we play some of the great record releases of 2023 including Mustard Plug, Sgt. Scag, Fishbone, and J. Navarro & the Traitors, while slipping into new digital rele…

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Ep 21 - Irish Hip Hop (part 3/3) - 2000 - 2010ish - Rap Road Trip 2:43:01

7M ago2:43:01

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Third and final part of Irish Hip Hop history, with a focus on MCs, from 2000 to the early 2010s ,taking the form of a road trip around Ireland; stopping off in Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Norn Iron.By fensterdj

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Ep 20 -Irish Hip Hop (part 2/3) - 2000 to 2010 - DJ Pathways 1:28:08

8M ago1:28:08

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A look at the Irish hip hop scene from the year 2000 to 2010 with a focus on DJs and the MCs they worked with, including: Collie, DJ Flip, Tuki, MJEX, The Gudmen, Rob Kelly, Urban Intelligence, Ri Ra, Captain Moonlight, White Noise, All City Records and plenty moreBy fensterdj

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Ep 19 - Irish Hip Hop (part 1/3) 1979-1999 1:36:43

9M ago1:36:43

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The Irish hip hop scene from 1979 to 1999, taking in breakdancing, the first Irish rap records, early MCs, DJs and producers the music they made. DJ Laz-E's story of his life in hip hop https://www.mixcloud.com/djlaze/plastic-attack-radio-show-last-orders/By fensterdj

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I interview Ska Singer Songwriter, Roger Apollon From New Jersey. Talk About Music Stuff. Play An Original Song. 19:09

9M ago19:09

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It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast. My guest is Ska singer, songwriter from New Jersey, Roger Apollon JR. He talks about his recent visit to The Coventry Music Museum, and his latest band project, The Phenslc. I also bring you my Music News and Views segment, and I shine a Spotlight on legendary Music Producer, Timbaland. Oh, and I a…

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DOWN LOW: STUDIO 1 HEARTBREAKERS 1:19:34

9M ago1:19:34

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First of all, I'd like to send a massive thankyou to all of you who have been there for me while I've been on my "break" from doing this. While I was feeling down, I put together a set of tracks from Studio One that are about heartbreak and loss. While I'm in a solid relationship myself, this set goes out to those who have lost someone and are feel…

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I interview DJ, Music Producer Chris Long. Talk About Music Stuff, Play An Original Song 23:55

9M ago23:55

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It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, and my guest is music producer and DJ, Chris Long better known as the Rhythm DR. He talks about his beginnings in the 1970’s Coventry music scene, right up to the present with his own record label project. I also bring you my Music News And Views segment, and I shine A Spotlight on the ‘Philly Soun…

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Ep 18 - Seven Inch History and Seven Funky B-sides 47:48

9M ago47:48

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In this episode I look at the history of the seven inch 45rpm single, and play some of my favourite funk and soul b-sidesBy fensterdj

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I Interview Music Producer Dutch Van Spall, Talk About Music Stuff, Play An Original Song. 31:56

10M ago31:56

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It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast and my guest is record producer, songwriter, Dutch Van Spall. I also bring you ‘Music News And Views’, and I shine a spotlight on Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios in the village of Box, in Wiltshire, England. Oh, and I get to play ‘You’re Done’ a song written and produced by Dutch, with Nicky Newm…

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I Interview Singer Songwriter Paul Gibson. Talk About Music Stuff. Play An Original Song. 29:59

10M ago29:59

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It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast. My Guest is singer songwriter Paul Gibson. First I bring you Music News And Views, and I shine a Spotlight on the Dixie Chicks acclaimed album ‘Taking The Long Way.’ Oh, and I’ll also be playing a song off Paul Gibson's 'Chasing Sunsets’ EP titled ’Travelling Days’. You just gotta check it out!…

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Ep 17 - The History of Sampling & Seven Preset Hits 2:16:10

10M ago2:16:10

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This is an episode of two parts, the first part is a history of Sampling, from the tape manipulation techniques of Musique Concrete in the 1940s to stem separation of today. The second part is a selection of seven "Preset Hits": popular hit songs that are built around a preset setting from a synth, drum machine or sample pack…

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I Interview Songwriter Guitarist Roddy 'Radiation' Byers. Talk About Music Stuff, Play An Original Song. 27:01

11M ago27:01

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It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave cafe podcast, and my guest is former Specials guitarist Roddy ‘Radiation’ Byers who now fronts his band The Ska Billy Rebels. In the interview he shares vivid insights about his long music career. Roddy also told me this is the very last time he will agree to be interviewed! First I bring you ‘Music News And Vie…

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Ep16 - Junglist Republic - The 90s Drum n Bass scene in Dublin, Ireland 2:04:53

11M ago2:04:53

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Looking at my journey through hardcore, jungle and DnB in Dublin, Ireland in the 1990s with a focus on the clubs Quadraphonic and Bassbin, and their records labelsBy fensterdj

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100% Ska Podcast S06E15 – Digital and Vinyl New Releases, Uncommon Ska 45s, and Ska-Punk Fun 59:01

11M ago59:01

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Tonight we’re checking out several new digital singles we’ve been sent over the past few weeks, listen to some new and new-ish vinyl releases, hop in the time machine with some 90s singles, and get our circle pit on with some high-crunch ska-core. On the digital side we have a track from the debut album of The Phensic (new project from the founders…

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I interview singer songwriter Guy Surtees. Talk About Music Stuff. Play An Original Song. 26:19

11M ago26:19

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It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave cafe podcast, and my guest is singer songwriter Guy Surtees. I also bring you music news and views, and I shine a spotlight on the iconic album ‘White Ladder’ by David Gray. Oh, and I get to play an original track by Guy, titled, ‘Thanking God I’m Alive’. You just gotta check it out!…

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100% Ska Podcast S06E14 – New Singles, 90s Fun, and Ska-Jazz for Everyone 1:17:11

11M ago1:17:11

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Tonight we’re listening to some brand new tracks (and new-ish) tracks from The Classy Wrecks, Be Decent, Inokasira Rangers, The Hotknives, along with Max Iss and the Minions, and The Skamotts. We also get in some great ska-jazz material, as David Hillyard and the Rocksteady 7 have been announce as a last minute addition to Supernova 2023. We also g…

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JUST FOR YOU - EVEN MORE DOO WOP ROCKERS 58:02

12M ago58:02

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Continuing the series that started over on Mixcloud - here's the latest installment of some of my favourite uptempo doo wop tunes. (I'll upload the other volumes over here at some point too for those who have never heard them). Lots of tracks from 1961 here as it was the time when doo wop was morphing into soul. Track Listing: 01 - Just For You - J…

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Deep And Sweet Soul 1:20:01

12M ago1:20:01

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Some of my favourite deep and sweet soul tunes from the 1960s and 70s with a couple of late 50s tracks too. Most tracks taken from reissues, LPs and CD. Original label of release stated for those who want to track a tune down. Tracklist: 01 - I've Just Been Feeling Bad - Eddie Floyd (Stax) 02 - It's So Hard To Break A Habit - The Webs (Pop Side) 03…

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Ep 15 - From Acid House to Drum and Bass: A History of UK Breakbeat 86-96 1:33:42

12M ago1:33:42

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IN this podcast I look at how Drum and Bass music developed in the UK from US House to acid house to Hardcore to Jungle to Drum and Bass, and filling in the points along the way, the time period is 1986 to 1996By fensterdj

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I Interview Lead Guitarist Archie of Indie Rock Band Sun Roof. Talk About Music Stuff. Play An Original Song! 16:28

12M ago16:28

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On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is lead guitarist, Archie of Rugby based Indie rock band ’Sun Roof.’ So far the band have recorded 2 songs, played a number of gigs, and radio interviews all while still at school. I also bring you music news and views, and I shine a spotlight on Michael Jackson’s fascinating Netflix document…

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100% Ska Podcast S06E13 – More Supernova Anticipation, New-ish Releases, and 7″ Rarities 1:03:37

12M ago1:03:37

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Tonight we’re listening to some more music from more bands that will be playing at Supernova Ska Festival 2023 – specifically the bands of Bad Time Records who will have a dedicated block at the festival! We’re also getting into some rare ska singles from the late 70s, listening to some newish music, and putting the spotlight on Guerrero Records! T…

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Ep 14 - Seven Soulful Descendants of Prince Bell 59:18

12M ago59:18

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A look at how some of the best soul, funk and disco music of the 60s, 70s and 80s was made by members of the same extended family; all descendants of a man known as Prince Bell. Based on an interview with Leroy Burgess on the Quest Love Supreme podcastBy fensterdj

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Ep 13 - Oh Grebo, I Think I Love You 1:56:45

1y ago1:56:45

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A look at the genre of music known as Grebo, mostly centred in the UK in the late 80s and early 90s, Grebo is a broadly defined term covering a variety of punk, indie or rock bands who started using technology and hip hop and house music influences in their music.By fensterdj

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100% Ska Podcast S06E12 – Spotlight on Escape Hatch Records, San Diego, and New Digital Singles 1:12:06

1y ago1:12:06

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Tonight we’re putting the spotlight on Escape Hatch Records, the new San Diego-based label that has come out both guns blazing and ready to take turntables by storm! We’re checking out some of their brand new releases including The Dynamos, along with the reissue of Unsteady’s debut album, the Gangbusters album finally seeing the light of day after…

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Showcase Session Featuring Six Songs Provided By Previous podcast Guests, Reviewed By John Hewitt And Ray Barrie 33:15

1y ago33:15

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I’m having a break from podcasting until Sunday 3rd of September. Instead of the usual podcast episode, I bring you an Audio Wave Cafe ‘Showcase Session’ recorded several months ago. Together with drummer John Hewitt we play and review 6 songs provided by previous podcast guests, Bob Jackson of Badfinger, Martin Bowes of Attrition, Lizzie and Demus…

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Ep 6 - The Jingo Timeline 36:35

1y ago36:35

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A podcast based on the seven inches in my record, this episode looks at the influence of one song Jin-Go-Lo-Ba by Nigerian drummer Babatunde Olatunji has had on modern musicBy fensterdj

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Episode 12- The Seven Eras of Old School Hip Hop 2:44:41

1y ago2:44:41

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A podcast based on the seven inches in my record collection, this episode looks at the seven eras of old school hip hop (1973 to 1999) with the focus on the production techniques usedBy fensterdj

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Episode 11 - Ireland’s First Blue Beat Record and the Origins of Ska 1:01:45

1y ago1:01:45

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A podcast based on the seven inches in my record collection, this episode looks at Ireland's first Ska record in 1966 and the origins of SkaBy fensterdj

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Episode10 - Mad Yokes: The 90s Techno Scene in Dublin, Ireland 2:23:11

1y ago2:23:11

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A look at the 90s techno scene in Dublin, Ireland, with a focus on seven clubs: Fusion, Alien, the Magic Roundabout, Liberation, The Temple Of Sound, Genesis and D1By fensterdj

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Episode 9 -1977: Year Zero for Electronic Dance Music 49:33

1y ago49:33

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A podcast based on the seven inches in my record collection, this episode looks at the important European electronic dance music that was released or produced in 1977By fensterdj

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Episode 7- Yacht Rock: A Novice’s Guide 1:04:28

1y ago1:04:28

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A podcast based on the seven inch singles in my record collection, the episode is a guide to Yacht RockBy fensterdj

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Episode 3 - MFSB:The Greatest House Band Ever 1:13:24

1y ago1:13:24

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a podcast based on the seven inches in my record collection, this episode is about house bands, with a focus on my favourite house band MFSB, of Philadelphia International RecordsBy fensterdj

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Episode 2 - Electronic Pop Timeline 49:19

1y ago49:19

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A podcast based on the seven inchs in my record collections, this episode is about electronic pop music from the early 60s to the 70sBy fensterdj

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Episode 1 - Ladies of Northern Soul 50:13

1y ago50:13

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A podcast based on the seven inchs in my record collection, the first episode is about Northern Soul and seven song from female vocalistsBy fensterdj

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Episode 8 - Sock ItTo Em Soul 37:34

1y ago37:34

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A podcast based on the seven inch singles in my record collection, this episode is about late 60s and early 70s Soul and Funk that contains the phrase "sock it to me"By fensterdj

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I Interview Joe Harcourt And Dave Hutchinson of Rock Band Three Mile Island, Talk About Music Stuff, Play An Original Song. 23:09

1y ago23:09

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It’s a new episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast. My guests are Joe Harcourt and Dave Hutchinson of Rock band Three Mile Island. Lead guitarist Joe is a previous podcast guest of mine and he’s back with vocalist Dave, and they are excited to talk about their new band. I also bring you music news and views and I shine a spotlight on Green Day’s cla…

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100% Ska Podcast S06E11 – Countdown to Supernova Ska Festival 2023 Anticipation Episode 1:10:30

1y ago1:10:30

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With only two months until the beginning of Supernova International Ska Festival 2023, I thought it was time to start counting down and giving the bands playing this year some extra love! So here are about half the bands you’ll hear all weekend long, between the official festival and the after party shows. We’ll continue to showcasing the great act…

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INSTRUMENTAL SCORCHERS - ROOTS LOCKER WEST RADIO JULY 11TH 2023 1:00:13

1y ago1:00:13

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My set that I was kindly invited to play on Roots Locker West Radio the US/UK collaboration, on July 11th this year: Tracklist (all tracks original JA 45s unless stated). 01 - Ska La Parisienne - The Skatalites (C&N) 02 - Man In The Street - Don Drummond (Studio 1) 03 - The Jerk - Granville Williams & Baba Brooks (Gayfeet) 04 - Addams Family Rock S…

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100% Ska Podcast S06E10 – Brand New (and New-ish) Music to Keep Your Summer Fun 1:09:19

1y ago1:09:19

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Tonight we’re checking out a bunch of new (and new-ish) tunes to keep your summer library hot with releases from Jump Up Records, Canana Records, Old Neighborhood, and Ska Punk International! Of note are brand-new releases from The Prizefighters and Amy Gabba & the Almost Famous, plus the collaborative Rocksteady 7 Meets Crazy Baldhead, and the new…

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I interview Keyboard Player 'Hazza' of Ska Band The Rough Kutz, Talk About Music Stuff, Play An Original Song. 19:54

1y ago19:54

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On this episode of the Audio Wave Cafe podcast, my guest is Dean ‘Hazza’ Harrison, keyboard player with Stoke On Trent Ska band The Rough Kutz. He talks about the bands latest album release’ Strictly Anti-Cabaret’ and the enduring appeal of Ska music. As well as bringing you music news and views I shine a spotlight on classic album ’Synchronicity’ …

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