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

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


Latest Episodes

Annie Haslam – Renaissance
December 07, 2023

Annie Haslam of Renaissance shares her memories of John Wetton and highlights with Renaissance. Annie talks about how

John Cowsill and Vicki Peterson
November 30, 2023

John Cowsill (The Cowsills, The Beach Boys) and Vicki Peterson (The Bangles) discuss Action Skulls, their collaboration with

Simon Bonney – Crime & the City Solution
November 25, 2023

In a bonus podcast, as Crime & the City Solution embark on a European tour, founder Simon Bonney

Skunk Baxter
November 23, 2023

Jeff Skunk Baxters guitar sound helped shape Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers and many other artists. However, this

American Power Pop In The Seventies
November 17, 2023

While power pop didnt come into nationwide consciousness until 1977, its distinctive sound had been gaining momentum. Pioneering

Roger Earl – Foghat
November 09, 2023

Meet Roger Earl, drummer of the classic rock band Foghat. Born in London, he started drumming at age

Hugh Grundy – The Zombies
November 05, 2023

At the heart of The Zombies in the 1960s was their original drummer, Hugh Grundy. Hugh shares his

John Rhino Edwards – Status Quo
November 05, 2023

John Rhino Edwards is Status Quos longtime bassist and songwriter. However, his musical contributions extend even further than

Michael Fennelly
October 26, 2023

Michael Fennelly, singer-songwriter and guitarist for The Millennium and Crabby Appleton, looks back on his life in music.

Island Records 1959-1968
October 19, 2023

Neil Storey, former head of press at Island Records, delves into 12 pivotal tracks from Islands first decade.