Hosts Gavin Scott (from Chart Beats: A Journey Through Pop) and Matthew Denby work their way through all the singles produced by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman (SAW), starting in 1984 with "The Upstroke" by Agents Aren't Aeroplanes and taking in hits by Dead Or Alive, Hazell Dean, Bananarama, Princess, Mel & Kim, Rick Astley, Kylie Minogue, Sinitta, Jason Donovan, Divine, Sonia and more, as well as lesser known chart misses. Bonus interviews and discussion: chartbeats.com.au/saw ( ...
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Celebrating 17 years of THE OFFICIAL MECHANISM PODCAST. Still Melbourne's most eclectic and prolific music only podcast Mixing everything from house to hardcore, techno to trance, disco to drum'n'bass - a mechamix is a unique dj megamix you won't find anywhere else. Get involved and subscribe, like, share and comment today! Search #mechamix in Facebook, Twitter, Mixcloud, Youtube, iHeart Radio, Tune In, Amazon Music/Podcasts and Instagram for more. And get more exclusive mechamix goodness by ...
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Ep 75: Summer Holiday, What Kind Of Fool (Heard All That Before), Higher And Higher and Movin' On
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Summer 1992 didn't yield much in the way of Stock and Waterman productions. But in August that year, there was a sudden rush of releases, kicked off by a curious novelty record: a remake of "Summer Holiday" by Fat Slags, characters from Viz. Former PWL engineer Pete Day helps us get to the bottom of who exactly performed on the track. Meanwhile, Ky…
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Episode 1191: DEAD OR ALIVE HI-NRG MECHAMIX
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The legendary Pete Hammond remixed a collection of classic Dead Or Alive tracks in the iconic 80’s hi-nrg style and now they’ve been mechamixed to perfection! BPM = 122 – 131 TRACKS: U WERE MEANT 4 ME (pete hammond hi-nrg remix) UNHAPPY BIRTHDAY (pete hammond hi-nrg remix) HIT AND RUN LOVER (pete hammond hi-nrg remix) TOTAL STRANGER (pete hammond h…
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When you need that pounding hardcore bass kick with the euphoric hardstyle melodies, it can only be the sound of the HARDSTYLE THUNDER MECHAMIX smashing your speakers apart! BPM = 150 – 156 TRACKS: KRONOS & THE R3BELZ – Limitless BAQ – Endless Desires ACTIVIST – Come Back KELTEK – Down To Earth MARK WITH A K feat NATALIA – Somebody To Love BRENNAN …
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Episode 1189: THE PRODIGY ALWAYS OUTNUMBERED NEVER OUTGUNNED 20TH ANNIVERSARY MECHAMIX
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2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the classic album ALWAYS OUTNUMBERED NEVER OUTGUNNED by The Prodigy – so what better way to celebrate than with a special anniversary mechamix! BPM = 110 – 153 TRACKS: MEDUSA’S PATH YOU’LL BE UNDER MY WHEELS WAKE UP CALL SPITFIRE SHOOT DOWN THE WAY IT IS GIRLS GET UP GET OFF PHOENIX MEMPHIS BELLS ACTION RADAR HOTR…
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Episode 1188: MODERN TALKING 4 TO THE FLOOR MECHAMIX
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It’s my first ever MODERN TALKING mechamix and I’m giving you 4 of their best in one classic dancefloor friendly mechamix BPM = 109 – 119 TRACKS: BROTHER LOUIE YOU CAN WIN IF YOU WANT (special dance version) CHERI, CHERI LADY (special dance version) YOU’RE MY HEART, YOU’RE MY SOUL For all your mechamix needs check out: THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://…
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Ep 74: All You Have To Do to Finer Feelings
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In early 1992, Boy Krazy were still a year away from their belated massive success in the US with "That's What Love Can Do" and they followed up that debut single in the UK with "All You Have To Do". Now a four-piece, the girl group shifted musical gears, releasing a more club-influenced track, but once again it failed to connect. Ruth Ann, Kimberl…
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Nothing quite like that house music feeling! That pounding bassline, that killer piano riff, those soulful vocals. This is what you call genuine HOUSE MOMENTS! BPM = 121 – 123 TRACKS: FRITS WENTINK – Spiritual Basslines SHAKEDOWN & BOOTSY COLLINS – Funky And You Know It (myd extended mix) DJ MERCI – Smack That BLAZE – Breathe (natasha diggs extende…
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Wa Wa Nee were one of the most popular Australian pop groups in the mid 1980’s with 4 huge hits and a chart topping self titled debut album. This super fun mechamix brings together those first 4 hits to give you that 80’s pop Sugar Free Stimulation! BPM = 120 – 130 TRACKS: SUGAR FREE STIMULATION ONE AND ONE I COULD MAKE YOU LOVE ME For all your mec…
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BONUS: Get Ready For This — The 2 Unlimited Story with Ray Slijngaard
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Following their launch in 1991 with debut single "Get Ready For This", Eurodance duo 2 Unlimited enjoyed a string of more than a dozen hits around the world. What does that have to do with Stock Aitken Waterman? Well, in the UK, the act fronted by Ray Slijngaard and Anita Doth was signed to PWL Records at a time when the Hit Factory's in-house prod…
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Episode 1185: STOCK AITKEN AND WATERMAN EXTENDED MECHAMIX REDUX
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Years ago I made a S/A/W 12 inch mix that has proven to be hugely successful over the years, now it’s time for the redux! BPM 115- 125 TRACKS: S/A/W INTRO RICK ASTLEY – Together Forever (lover’s leap extended remix) DONNA SUMMER – This Time I Know It’s For Real (extended version) JASON DONOVAN – Nothing Can Divide Us (great scott, it’s the remix) M…
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We’re taking 4 of Kylie’s hits and mechamixing them to perfection BPM = 110 – 128 TRACKS: SAY SOMETHING ALL I SEE TENSION PADAM PADAM For all your mechamix needs check out: THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://mechanism.podomatic.com THE OFFICIAL PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/THEOFFICIALMECHANISMPODCAST MORE TO EXPLORE: https://linktr.ee/mechanismpodcast…
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Bringing you the finest collection of hot pop bops in the mix! BPM = 115 – 130 TRACKS: BEYONCE – Jolene ARIANA GRANDE – We Can’t Be Friends (wait for your love) TYLA – Truth or Dare TYLA – Water SIA & KYLIE MINOGUE – Dance Alone DUA LIPA – These Walls DUA LIPA – Training Season MADISON BEER – Make You Mine BEYONCE – Texas Hold ‘Em (dave aude extend…
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Episode 1182: THE WEEKND 4 TO THE FLOOR MECHAMIX
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Time to take 4 of The Weeknd’s big hits to the dancefloor with this super fun mechamix BPM = 118 – 126 TRACKS: SAVE YOUR TEARS OUT OF TIME TAKE MY BREATH IN YOUR EYES For all your mechamix needs check out: THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://mechanism.podomatic.com THE OFFICIAL PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/THEOFFICIALMECHANISMPODCAST MORE TO EXPLORE: https:/…
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Taking you on another journey of the greatest global techno grooves in the mix BPM = 126 – 138 TRACKS: SKYLAR MILLS – Deeper Down BYRON THE AQUARIUS – Rock That 808!!! TIGA, AUDION & MATRODA – Let’s Go Dancing WILLIAM KISS – Like This LAZY ANTS, M.F.S & OBSERVATORY – Debruyne ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE – Aha (raw mix) JACKO & BATCH – Intuition Overdrive D…
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This insane mechamix brings you 23 of the ruffest jungle classics from the 90’s with the fattest basslines and maddest breakbeats of the era. BPM = 164 – 193 TRACKS: AREA 39 - Twisted Brain REMARC – Sound Murderer FUSION – Judgement Day QUARTERBACK – You Can DJ MASSIVE – Dance Hall Massive J&J – 100 Tons Of Bass THE BROTHER HOOD – Physical Moments …
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Ep 73: Keep On Pumpin' It to Give Me Just A Little More Time (and Do You Dare)
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There was no denying the popularity of rave and techno in the UK in 1991, and Stock and Waterman went all clubby as the year drew to a close — with help from some key collaborators. DJs Paul Taylor and Danny Bennett (aka Danny Hibrid) from Angels nightclub visited PWL to work with Tony King on remixing Kylie Minogue album track "I Guess I Like It L…
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Episode 1179: ARIANA GRANDE 4 TO THE FLOOR MECHAMIX
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It’s 4 of Ariana’s best in one quick fire dancefloor friendly mechamix! BPM = 108-123 TRACKS: THANK U, NEXT WE CAN’T BE FRIENDS (wait for your love) YES, AND? RAIN ON ME For all your mechamix needs check out: THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://mechanism.podomatic.com THE OFFICIAL PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/THEOFFICIALMECHANISMPODCAST MORE TO EXPLORE: http…
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Get ready for another incredible collection of ultimate pop party hits in one super duper mechamix! BPM = 101 – 120 TRACKS: THIRD EYE BLIND – Semi-Charmed Life DUA LIPA – Levitating USHER feat LIL JON & LUDACRIS – Yeah! HANSON – Mmmbop THE COMMODORES – Brick House REDBONE – Come & Get Your Love ABBA – Take A Chance On Me DOLLY PARTON – 9 To 5 LIONE…
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It’s another sensational mix of some of the biggest and best hits from the Year 2000 and beyond! BPM = 119 – 150 TRACKS: LADY GAGA – Just Dance KE$HA – Tik Tok BRITNEY SPEARS – Circus HARRY STYLES – Music For A Sushi Restaurant TAYLOR SWIFT – Cruel Summer CAMILA CABELLO – Havana LADY GAGA & BRADLEY COOPER – Shallow AVICII – Wake Me Up *NSYNC – Pop …
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Ep 72: Make This A Special Night to So Proud Of You
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Late in 1991, PWL was trying all sorts of things to get back in the charts on a regular basis, including working with '80s funk/soul band Cool Notes. Single "Make This A Special Night" harked back to some of SAW's earliest releases when they dabbled in R&B — and was one of several tracks recorded with the group, which was now a trio. Singer Laurain…
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Episode 1176: DURAN DURAN 4 TO THE FLOOR MECHAMIX
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Utilising the latest Ultimix versions of 4 of their hits, this super punchy quick fire mechamix is all you need right now to satisfy your Duran cravings! BPM = 122 – 130 TRACKS: ALL YOU NEED IS NOW (ultimix) INVISIBLE (Mark Roberts part 2 kwikmix) THE REFLEX (Josh Harris kwikmix) HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF (DJ Richie Rich kwikmix) For all your mechamix n…
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It’s the first ever DUA LIPA MECHAMIX featuring her biggest hits in one supremely awesome mechamix guaranteed to keep you levitating! BPM = 97 – 128 TRACKS: IDGAF (select remix) POTION (calvin harris, dua lipa and youngthug) (kwikmix by huda huda) LEVITATING (v1 kwikmix by huda huda) BLOW YOUR MIND (mwah) (select remix) HOTTER THAN HELL (beats mix)…
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They were the pop stars that changed everything for the Hit Factory — and in this episode we discuss pivotal singles for Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue. In Jason's case, his remake of "Happy Together" was his final single with PWL, as he made the leap to musical theatre and a new record label. The cover version was also the first Stock and Waterma…
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Episode 1174: LENE LOVICH TRIPLE HIT MECHAMIX
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It’s the first ever LENE LOVICH mechamix and we’re bringing you 3 of her very best classic hits in one awesome mechamix! BPM = 132 – 154 TRACKS: SAY WHEN NEW TOY LUCKY NUMBER For all your mechamix needs check out: THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://mechanism.podomatic.com THE OFFICIAL PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/THEOFFICIALMECHANISMPODCAST…
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To mark the third anniversary of A Journey Through Stock Aitken Waterman, former PWL remixer Tony King joins us to share his story of going from Phil Harding's assistant to being responsible for a Billboard Hot 100 smash hit thanks to his remix of "Don't Make Me Over" by Sybil. Tony recounts the "weird" way he landed a job at PWL and how his first …
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Episode 1173: SIOUXSIE & THE BANSHEES TRIPLE HIT MECHAMIX
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It’s the first ever Siouxsie & the Banshees mechamix and it’s an absolute smasher! BPM = 147 – 149 TRACKS: HONG KONG GARDEN SPELLBOUND (12” mix) CHRISTINE For all your mechamix needs check out: THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://mechanism.podomatic.com THE OFFICIAL PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/THEOFFICIALMECHANISMPODCAST…
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The Boy Krazy story is one of the most interesting — and complicated! — in the SAW history. The American girl group was put together through auditions in New York, going through a few line-up changes before the final five-piece, Johnna, Josselyne, Kimberly, Renee and Ruth Ann, signed a deal with PWL Records and flew to London to start recording wit…
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Episode 1172: RIHANNA TRIPLE HIT MECHAMIX
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It’s 3 of her best hits in one incredible mechamix! BPM = 125 – 128 TRACKS: DISTURBIA ONLY GIRL (in the world) WE FOUND LOVE (with Calvin Harris) For all your mechamix needs check out: THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://mechanism.podomatic.com THE OFFICIAL PATREON PAGE: patreon.com/THEOFFICIALMECHANISMPODCAST…
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Episode 1171: SYLVESTER - THE DISCO HEAT MECHAMIX
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It’s my first ever SYLVESTER mechamix and it’s nothing but his iconic anthemic disco classics back to back to keep you feeling mighty real! BPM = 123 – 135 TRACKS: IN MY FANTASY (I want you, I need you) I WHO HAVE NOTHING (12” short disco version) BODY STRONG (12” disco version) CAN’T STOP DANCING STARS (12” disco version) DANCE (disco heat) (12” s…
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Ep 69: Roadblock 91 to All Mixed Up and Matt Aitken's departure
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It had to happen at some point. In May 1991, the Stock Aitken Waterman era ended when Matt Aitken walked away from his role as one third of the songwriting and production trio. In this episode, he explains what prompted his decision and we explore the changing nature of PWL at the time, which was a contributing factor in the split. Mike Stock also …
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Giving you an essential selection of pumpin’ uptempo trance anthems from the masters of trance BPM = 137 – 140 TRACKS: SYNTHETIC FANTASY – Beyond The Senses VINNY DeGEORGE – Starship (extended mix) JAKE GRACE – Skyverse (extended mix) ICARUS PROJECT – Dedalus (extended mix) MEHDI OWJI – This Is You INDEPENDENT ART – Vertical Love NOVEL – The Impens…
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Episode 1169: ITALO DISCO ANTHEMS MECHAMIX - THE RETRO CLASSICS EDITION
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We’re going back to the early 80’s with this mix of the finest Italo Disco classics! BPM = 119 – 125 TRACKS: MITO – Droid KLEIN & MBO – Dirty Talk (European connection mix) CAMARO’S GANG – Ali Shuffle WANEXA – The Man From Colours KLEIN & MBO – Wonderful (disco dub mix) SPHINX – Collision FIERO – Disko Night PETER SCHILLING – The Different Story (w…
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It’s the first ever full length Cher mechamix packed full of awesome club versions of some of Cher’s biggest hits! BPM = 122 – 140 TRACKS: PARADISE IS HERE (runway mix) ONE BY ONE (jr’s pride mix) HALF BREED (barry harris 2018 club refresh) THE GREATEST THING (feat Lady Gaga) (dirty disco mainrom remix) BELIEVE (dmc cheekykeefy 2020 remix) I WALK A…
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The fourth in arguably the best singles run in pop music history was also a first for Stock Aitken Waterman, as external mix team DNA took care of the 7" remix of "Shocked" by Kylie Minogue, Neal Slateford from DNA tells us how the unprecedented remix came about following the runaway success of his and production partner Nick Batt's reinvention of …
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No time waste – time for drum’n’bass! BPM = 174 TRACKS: SPEKTIV – Don’t You Know SHANKS – Butterfly GRAFIX – Blast Out SPILLER – Wompbat TYKE – Rodney AGRESSOR BUNX – The Curse PAUL CRONIN – Algebra MAMPI SWIFT- The Spirits JAYDAN – Soundboy Killer K2T – Daylight Dancing For all your mechamix needs check out: THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://mechanism.…
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Episode 1166: HAZELL DEAN CLASSIC CLUB MECHAMIX
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Bringing you the finest selection of Hazell Dean’s best classic club versions in one hi-nrg smasher of a mechamix! BPM = 117 – 135 TRACKS: THEY SAY IT’S GONNA RAIN (the zulu mix) WHO’S LEAVING WHO (boys are back in town mix) BETTER OFF WITHOUT YOU (touch of leather mix) LOVE PAINS (the rawhide & bull whip mix) SEARCHIN ‘ (I gotta find a man) (dj be…
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Ep 67: Better Off Without You to R.S.V.P.
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She was our very first interviewee back in Episode 1 — and we finally reach the conclusion of Hazell Dean's Stock Aitken Waterman journey with her version of "Better Off Without You", which was released in 1991. The Queen of Hi-NRG joins us once again to discuss recording a song previously cut by Lonnie Gordon and her thoughts about the SAW sound s…
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It’s the 50th DIRTY POP MECHAMIX and it’s a fun filled extravaganza of pure pop perfection! BPM = 120 – 142 TRACKS: ARIANA GRANDE – Yes, And? (ultimix) JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE – Selfish (ultimix) OLIVER HELDENS feat KYLIE MINOGUE – 10 Out Of 10 TECHNOTRONIC – Pump Up The Jam (dj volume’s kwikmix) HADDAWAY – What Is Love? (dj richie rich’s kwikmix) MADONN…
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Bringing together some of the biggest and best hits from the Year 2000 and beyond, this mechamix is an absolute smasher from beginning to end! BPM = 124 – 130 TRACKS: ED SHEERAN & JUSTIN BIEBER – I Don’t Care (kwikmix) KATY PERRY & SIGALA – Sweet Teenage Dream (dj allan travelling dj’s mash-up) FAR EAST MOVEMENT feat THE CATARACS – Like A G6 KE$HA …
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Ep 66: What Do I Have To Do Part 2: the styling and video
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While "What Do I Have To Do" by Kylie Minogue stands on its own two feet as a song, the impact of the single was increased greatly due to the striking imagery on display on the single cover and in the music video. Celebrity stylist David Thomas takes us right back to the early years of his career and tells the story of how he was hired to style the…
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Ep 65: What Do I Have To Do Part 1: the song and mixes
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In 1991, it was another bold step forward for Kylie Minogue, and in the decades since, "What Do I Have To Do" has cemented its place among fans' all-time favourites from her extensive back catalogue. But the third single from Rhythm Of Love didn't come together easily, with a lengthy period of time spent mixing the club-influenced track — and remix…
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Bringing you the very best in original 80’s 12 inch versions in one spectacularly super retro mechamix. BPM = 114 – 130 TRACKS: INXS – Burn For You (12 “ extended remix) A-HA – I’ve Been Losing You (extended version) DURAN DURAN – Union Of The Snake (the monkey mix) EXPOSE – Point Of No Return (extended mix) KIM WILDE – You Keep Me Hanging On (w.c.…
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Bringing you the very best in absolute trance bangers – no filler, all smashers, one awesome mechamix! BPM = 130 – 138 TRACKS: FLORY & FRANK – Out Of Orbit MARK SIXMA & ANG – Song Of The Sirens (extended mix) ROMAN MESSER – Forever (feel remix) MIKE & SMITH – The Sword Of Power (extended mix) DAVEY ASPREY – The Dawning (extended mix) ALEX W.E.ZEN –…
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It’s the first ever Shawn Mendes Mechamix with just a handful of his best pop bops! BPM = 117 – 150 TRACKS: SENORITA (feat Camila Cabello) (select mix) THERE’S NOTHING HOLDIN’ ME BACK (select mix) IF I CAN’T HAVE YOU (select remix) SUMMER OF LOVE (feat Tainy) LOST IN JAPAN (danny lunt remix) MONSTER (mark roberts kwikmix) STITCHES (mark roberts ult…
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Episode 1160: RETRO POP NUDISCO MECHAMIX 2
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It's the first brand new mechamix for 2024!! With the huge success of the original Retro Pop Nudisco Mechamix, it’s now time to bring you the much anticipated sequel. Featuring the hottest nudisco remixes of classic pop hits, this picks up where the original left off! BPM = 120 – 126 TRACKS: JANET JACKSON – What Have You Done For Me Lately (kens nu…
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BONUS: Promoting PWL — Sharp End's Ron McCreight on Kylie, Jason, Sinitta, The Reynolds Girls and more
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You can have the best single in the world, but there's little chance of it being a hit if no one hears it. That's where pluggers come in — taking songs to radio and convincing programmers to playlist them. In 1987, Ron McCreight and his business partner, Robert Lemon, joined forces with PWL's Pete Waterman and David Howells in a plugging company th…
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SNEAK PEEK: Kylie by Kylie Minogue and Youthquake by Dead Or Alive track-by-track previews
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Check out previews of two of our most popular bonus track-by-track episodes. Gavin and Matt discuss Kylie, the debut album by Kylie Minogue, and, with special guest Barry Stone, talk about the first SAW-produced album by Dead Or Alive, Youthquake. As well as giving our thoughts on every song, we count down listeners' favourite tracks. If you enjoy …
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Episode 1159: SUPER POP PARTY MECHAMIX 6
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It's the final new mechamix for 2023 and it's an absolute smasher! When all you want is nothing but a seamless mix of pop classics, SUPER POP PARTY MECHAMIX 6 is here for you! Over an hour of nothing but classic pop hits, no ads, no endless sponsors to skip, just hit after hit in one glorious mechamix! BPM = 86 – 132 TRACKS: KENNY LOGGINS – Footloo…
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Something a little different this time, this is a mechamix of acoustic songs, unplugged and stripped back versions of classic pop and rock tracks, giving you an essential playlist styled mix of incredible music you may already know and love or hopefully, yet to discover. BPM = 94 – 146 TRACKS: GEORGE MICHAEL – Freedom ’90 (unplugged) BRILL – Two Se…
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Ep 64: If I Have To Stand Alone to Breakaway
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What a tumultuous year 1990 had been for the Hit Factory — and the final four singles produced by Stock Aitken Waterman that year certainly highlight that. What should have been Lonnie Gordon's second SAW-produced single, "If I Have To Stand Alone", came out as her third, but despite being in the same vein as top 5 hit "Happenin' All Over Again", i…
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