Call the cops! We are back with an episode of Temporary Fandoms, and it's a two-parter.I am joined by the always excellent John Tansey and Zoe Von Hess to work our way through the work of the inimitable Shaun Ryder.We look at the first half

Math Rock, With Glen Hodgson: Movements, Scenes, and Genres

Oct 12th, 2022 1h 16m

I invited guitarist for Delta Sleep, Glen Hodgson on to talk us through what is and isn't Math Rock. We got some answers for sure, but I still can never put my finger on what makes something "mathy".I regale Glen with phrases from the early 90

The Left Bank Disco, Derry, 83-84, With Raymond Gorman: Movements, Scenes, and Genres

Sep 5th, 2022 1h 25m

I was joined for this episode by That Petrol Emotion guitarist Raymond Gorman to take us back to Derry in the mid 80's through the lens of his DJ stints at the Left Bank Disco.We talk about the local scene, living in Derry in the mid 80's, be

Girl Groups, With Molly Tie: Movements, Scenes, and Genres

Aug 17th, 2022 1h 45m

Punktuation Mag UK editor Molly Tie joins me for a fascinating long conversation about the evolution of Girl Groups. From the Shangri-Las to Girls Aloud, via The Slits, Runaways, Bangles, Donnas, Bananarama, and more.We discuss sexism in pop,

Uncompromising Acts, With John Henderson: Movements, Scenes, and Genres

Aug 1st, 2022 1h 22m

This took me a while to think up the name for this eclectic journey through the music tastes of Head Honcho at Tiny Global Productions, John Henderson. I think I got it right in the end, despite me using my bad mic by mistake (though it's OK as

The WBCN Rock & Roll Rumble, With Brendan Quigley: Movements, Scenes, and Genres

Jul 12th, 2022 1h 14m

LET'S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!For anyone that's been in a battle of the bands, or anyone from Boston...you are in for a treat. Or if you just like some banging eclectic tunes and a fun rambling conversation about music...this is for youI am j

PJ Harvey: 2000 - 2016

Jun 17th, 2022 1h 11m

In this episode of Temporary Fandoms we continue working our way through the rather impressive work of PJ Harvey, Look at TWO mercury prize winning albums and continue to be amazed as Polly takes us to unexpected places.Nick and Ewan, are join

80's Pop Nuggets, With The Giddy Carousel Of Pop: Movements, Scenes, and Genres

1 Jun 6th, 2022 1h 27m

I am joined by not one but two guests, co-hosts of the excellent Smash Hits podcast, "The Giddy Carousel Of Pop" Gavin Hogg, and Simon Galloway. As 80's pop aficionados they chose to take me through some of the 80's unsung pop belters (though I

PJ Harvey: 1992 - 1998

May 30th, 2022 1h 6m

First of all, apologies for the slightly sub-par sound quality this month.In this episode of Temporary Fandoms we look at the stunning first half of the discography of PJ Harvey. From the astounding opening Indie Rock of Dry, through to the t

Disco, with Dr Liam Maloney: Movements, Scenes, and Genres

1 Apr 29th, 2022 1h

We are joined by Doctor of Music, Liam Maloney, to talk about the rise and possible fall of Disco. We look at how Disco began in a New York loft, the Stonewall uprising, the destruction of dangerous disco records, how disco continues to this da

Britpop, with Marc Burrows: Movements, Scenes, and Genres

Apr 29th, 2022 2h 4m

OOF, it's a long one. We were joined for this by author, critic, comic, and musician Marc Burrows. We take a long look at the rise and fall of the most 90s of 90s things, Britpop. We talk about Blur waaaay too much, call ourselves out for accid

Buzzcocks: 1993-2017

Apr 6th, 2022 45m 27s

This month, Temporary Fandoms looks at the discography of Manchester's finest pop-punksters Buzzcocks.This is the second part, so go listen to the other one first!!!We are joined by Paul Hanley, author of "Leave the Capital" and ex drummer o

Buzzcocks: 1977-1981

Apr 6th, 2022 1h 18m

This month, Temporary Fandoms looks at the discography of Manchester's finest pop-punksters Buzzcocks. We are joined by Paul Hanley, author of "Leave the Capital" and ex drummer of The Fall, and John Henderson head of the awesome music label T

Protest, with Chris Thorpe-Tracey: Movements, Scenes, and Genres

Apr 6th, 2022 1h 8m

In this episode of MSG10, we are joined by musician, radio presenter, and activist Chris Thorpe-Tracey for a freewheeling look at Protest songs through the early 20th Century. And if you go to our website at infrequency.co.uk, or our Mixcloud a

Siousxsie and the Banshees: 1986-2007

Feb 28th, 2022 1h 32m

Nick and Ewan are joined for these two episodes by Jeffrey McDonald and the Punk Girl Diaries (Lene Cortina and Vim Renault), to talk our way through the outstanding (mainly) discography of Siousxsie and the Banshees.We talk Punk, not-Goth, dr

Siousxsie and the Banshees 1978-1984

Feb 28th, 2022 1h 33m

Riot Grrrl, with Sara Marcus: Movements, Scenes, and Genres

Feb 27th, 2022 42m 44s

In this episode we are joined by the amazing Sara Marcus, author of "Girls to the Front: The Ture Story of the Riot Grrrl Revolution"We talk Riot Grrrl, feminism, genre, body art and much more.here we just chat about the music and there is a

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Spoon – Lucifer on the Sofa: The Temporary Fandoms Wrap Up

Feb 25th, 2022 1h 28m

Welcome to the Temporary Fandoms Wrap Up. After we looked at the entire discography last year we have come back together to spend about the same amount of time looking solely at their amazing new album Lucifer on the Sofa.Rejoining us are Will

Noise Rock, with JR Moores : Movements, Scenes, and Genres

Feb 7th, 2022 52m 31s

For this episode of MSG10 , a TEMPFANS production.we invited author of "Electric Wizards: A Tapestry of Heavy Music, 1968 to the Present" JR Moores onto the show.he takes us through ten songs that cover one of the chapters of his book, NOISE R

LCD Soundsystem: The podcast version

Feb 1st, 2022 1h 54m

For the first Temporary Fandoms of 2022 we invited Aaron Troye-White back to take us through the discography of James Murphy’s LCD Soundsystem. We are also joined by the always insightful Chris Whitby.As usual we look at, and listened to, all

New York No Wave (and 99 Records) : With Cheri Amour - Movements, Scenes, and Genres

Nov 11th, 2021 49m 54s

WARNING: This is another very funky episode.We talk to Cheri Amour, who takes us on a journey through the New York No Wave scene. We talk Tempfans favourites ESG, 99 Records, Sampling, and a whole lot more. It was a lovely chat with Cheri as a

The 70s/90s - Soul/Funk Revival (in Hong Kong): with Zoë Von Hess - Movements, Scenes, and Genres

Oct 26th, 2021 54m 51s

TEMP FANS PRESENTS: Movements, Scenes, and Genres: Episode 3This episode we travel over and explore the 90s revival of 70s Soul/Funk. Our guest Zoë Von Hess takes us to Hong Kong and looks at the time when our dancefloors were filled with Sou

Manchester Rafters: with Paul Hanley - Movements, Scenes, and Genres

Oct 6th, 2021 54m 14s

We are back, and after the last episode where we spent our time in New Jersey, we are popping over the Atlantic to Manchester circa 1980. For this episode of MSG10 we have author, podcast host, and once drummer with The Fall, PAUL HANLEY.We d

The Hoboken Sound, With Ben Zimmer: Movements, Scenes, and Genres

Sep 21st, 2021 55m 10s

Welcome to Movements, Scenes, and GenresIn this, the first ever episode, we are joined by linguist, columnist and host of the Slate Podcast "Spectacular Vernacular", it's Ben Zimmer.Ben came on to talk with me about the Hoboken Sound, a hugel

Das Racist

Sep 9th, 2021 1h 16m

There's more than just Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.In the final episode of Season Three we look at the short but complex, fun, witty, and memorable work of Das Racist. You might know them from the Pizza Hut and Taco Bell song but there