The Strange Brew - artist stories behind the greatest music ever recorded

The Strange Brew - artist stories behind the greatest music ever recorded


Latest Episodes

Clive Langer
December 19, 2024

Clive Langer is a pioneer with Deaf School, a craftsman behind chart-topping hits, and a collaborator with artists

Phill Brown on Small Faces – Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake
December 17, 2024

Phill Brown recalls the making of the Small Faces album Ogdens Nut Gone Flake. As a tape operator

Leslie Mandoki – Mandoki Soulmates
December 12, 2024

Leslie Mandoki is a visionary musician in progressive rock. As the mastermind behind Mandoki Soulmates, he united Ian

Island Records 1969-70
December 05, 2024

Neil Storey highlights 12 standout tracks from Island Records transformative years, 1969-70. We uncover the stories behind releases

Keith Hopwood – Herman’s Hermits
November 28, 2024

Keith Hopwood of Hermans Hermits reflects on a life in music. From the breakout hit Im Into Something

Bruce Woolley
November 21, 2024

Bruce Woolley has had a fascinating career in music, from his early days co-writing Video Killed the Radio

Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen: Bee Gees Drummer Dies at 78
November 18, 2024

Colin Smiley Petersen passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that bridged the worlds

Tony Banks
November 14, 2024

Tony Banks reveals the creative exploration that defined Genesis sound and his personal foray into orchestral music. From

Arthur Brown on The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
November 10, 2024

Arthur Brown shares captivating stories from his extraordinary life and the history behind his classic album, The Crazy

Peter Perrett
November 07, 2024

Peter Perrett opens up about his life and the creative process leading to The Cleansing, his most ambitious