It would have been George Martin's 100th birthday today. Three years ago Ken Womack and I explored George's pre-Beatles productions #georgemartin thestrangebrew.co.uk/george-martin/

New podcast: In 1968, Luton apprentices recorded a rock opera that was forgotten. Decades of lost British psychedelia, baroque piano, experimental passages. Then @dimorphodons.bsky.social bought a £10 keyboard and unearthed the whole archive. Now it's being heard thestrangebrew.co.uk/the-genesis/

Enjoy hearing me mumbling awkwardly? Rejoice! Thanks for having us, Jason!

New podcast: In 1968, Luton apprentices recorded a rock opera that was forgotten. Decades of lost British psychedelia, baroque piano, experimental passages. Then @dimorphodons.bsky.social bought a £10 keyboard and unearthed the whole archive. Now it's being heard thestrangebrew.co.uk/the-genesis/

A helpful video by @Parlogram about the challenges faced by creators with copyright on certain platforms and the possible negative consequences to the music industry www.youtube.com/watch?v=TE1j...

Between 1968-1974, amateur songwriters Peter Howell and John Ferdinando made rare privately-released albums under names like Ithaca and Agincourt. In a 2017 interview, they discussed these sought-after recordings thestrangebrew.co.uk/interviews/p...

Between 1968-1974, amateur songwriters Peter Howell and John Ferdinando made rare privately-released albums under names like Ithaca and Agincourt. In a 2017 interview, they discussed these sought-after recordings thestrangebrew.co.uk/interviews/p...

New podcast: James Warren discusses his musical journey from Stackridge to The Korgis, reflecting on everything from writing Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime to working with George Martin thestrangebrew.co.uk/james-warren...

New podcast: James Warren discusses his musical journey from Stackridge to The Korgis, reflecting on everything from writing Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime to working with George Martin thestrangebrew.co.uk/james-warren...

New video with Damon Minchella, founding Ocean Colour Scene bassist, & collaborator with Paul Weller & Richard Ashcroft. Damon reflects on Britpop, his friendship with Oasis, & performing with The Who and Paul McCartney @britpopmemories.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg0Z...

New video with Damon Minchella, founding Ocean Colour Scene bassist, & collaborator with Paul Weller & Richard Ashcroft. Damon reflects on Britpop, his friendship with Oasis, & performing with The Who and Paul McCartney @britpopmemories.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=sg0Z...

New interview: Lawrence Payton Jr. of the Four Tops on returning to British stages, unreleased material and Duke Fakir's final wish #motown thestrangebrew.co.uk/lawrence-pay...

New interview: Lawrence Payton Jr. of the Four Tops on returning to British stages, unreleased material and Duke Fakir's final wish #motown thestrangebrew.co.uk/lawrence-pay...

For The Strange Brew’s 500th episode, Colin Blunstone returns to discuss his One Year and More live box set, solo work, and the legacy of TheZombies' Odessey and Oracle thestrangebrew.co.uk/colin-blunst...

For The Strange Brew’s 500th episode, Colin Blunstone returns to discuss his One Year and More live box set, solo work, and the legacy of TheZombies' Odessey and Oracle thestrangebrew.co.uk/colin-blunst...

As we mark 61 years since Sam Cooke’s death, Scott Shea tells his story through six songs that chart his path from gospel to soul #samcooke thestrangebrew.co.uk/six-songs-th...

As we mark 61 years since Sam Cooke’s death, Scott Shea tells his story through six songs that chart his path from gospel to soul #samcooke thestrangebrew.co.uk/six-songs-th...

Fantastic to catch up with The Chemistry Set about their excellent double A-side single on @fruitsdemerrecords.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/from-the-fri...

An incredible night with Martin Barre covering his highlights with Jethro Tull yesterday. As well as having amazing guests like Martin, what it makes it special is The CAT Club Team and audience - thank you #martinbarre #jethrotull

Fantastic to catch up with The Chemistry Set about their excellent double A-side single on @fruitsdemerrecords.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/from-the-fri...

New podcast: Matt Piucci of Rain Parade traces their path from the '80s Paisley Underground to the rediscovery of their music by a new wave of groups #psychedelic @rainparadeofficial.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/matt-piucci-...

New podcast: Matt Piucci of Rain Parade traces their path from the '80s Paisley Underground to the rediscovery of their music by a new wave of groups #psychedelic @rainparadeofficial.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/matt-piucci-...

An incredible night with Martin Barre covering his highlights with Jethro Tull yesterday. As well as having amazing guests like Martin, what it makes it special is The CAT Club Team and audience - thank you #martinbarre #jethrotull

Deeply saddened by the death of Raul Malo of The Mavericks. In 2020, he told me about his song 'I Wish You Well': "At the end of the day, all I can say is I wish you well, in your next life. It's about that sort of love." thestrangebrew.co.uk/raul-malo-i-...

Deeply saddened by the death of Raul Malo of The Mavericks. In 2020, he told me about his song 'I Wish You Well': "At the end of the day, all I can say is I wish you well, in your next life. It's about that sort of love." thestrangebrew.co.uk/raul-malo-i-...

New article: Jim McCarty looks back at Tony Secunda and his combustible years with The Move #60s thestrangebrew.co.uk/the-move-ton...

INTERVIEW: @strangebrewpod.bsky.social settles in for a Zoom chat w/ John McFee. Topics include John's mom signing the contract for his teenage band Clover, and how they went on to play on Elvis Costello's 'My Aim Is True' before morphing into Huey Lewis & the News. thestrangebrew.co.uk/john-mcfee/

New article: Jim McCarty looks back at Tony Secunda and his combustible years with The Move #60s thestrangebrew.co.uk/the-move-ton...

Thanks so much to Shindig! magazine and their writers for voting The Strange Brew as their 5th best radio/podcast show of 2025. We are in extremely good company. To come from such a fantastic music publication makes it even better

New podcast: John McFee, the Doobie Brothers guitarist talks about backing Elvis Costello, sessions with Van Morrison & the Grateful Dead, and the Jackdawg supergroup @liberationhall.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/john-mcfee/

Thanks so much to Shindig! magazine and their writers for voting The Strange Brew as their 5th best radio/podcast show of 2025. We are in extremely good company. To come from such a fantastic music publication makes it even better

New podcast: John McFee, the Doobie Brothers guitarist talks about backing Elvis Costello, sessions with Van Morrison & the Grateful Dead, and the Jackdawg supergroup @liberationhall.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/john-mcfee/

‘Legend’ gets thrown around when musicians leave us, but Steve Cropper earned it. RIP Steve #SteveCropper thestrangebrew.co.uk/steve-cropper/

‘Legend’ gets thrown around when musicians leave us, but Steve Cropper earned it. RIP Steve #SteveCropper thestrangebrew.co.uk/steve-cropper/

Written article: Part 2 of my CAT Club interview with Mark Webber looks at the final days of making Different Class and the aftermath of the Brit Awards, then follows Pulp up to new album More @britpopmemories.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/interviews/m...

Podcast with @thegrahamparker.bsky.social on @strangebrewpod.bsky.social is live. Enjoy a lively conversation with Graham based on the book grahamparkershowlinwind.net about his early years and the making of his debut album Howlin' Wind. #rockmusic #singersongwriter #grahamparker #rockbooks

Written article: Part 2 of my CAT Club interview with Mark Webber looks at the final days of making Different Class and the aftermath of the Brit Awards, then follows Pulp up to new album More @britpopmemories.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/interviews/m...

New video interview: Colin Blunstone on One Year and recreating it live, the history of The Zombies and solo highlights www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmrk...

New video interview: Colin Blunstone on One Year and recreating it live, the history of The Zombies and solo highlights www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmrk...

New podcast: Graham Parker @thegrahamparker.bsky.social unpacks the story behind his debut LP Howlin' Wind from the suburbs to London, The Rumour, and creating one of British rock's strongest opening statements #grahamparker thestrangebrew.co.uk/graham-parker/

It's a blast of a debut album. Bravo, Jason!

New podcast: Graham Parker @thegrahamparker.bsky.social unpacks the story behind his debut LP Howlin' Wind from the suburbs to London, The Rumour, and creating one of British rock's strongest opening statements #grahamparker thestrangebrew.co.uk/graham-parker/

Ian Gillan on inaccurate reports on his health & plans to retire in Deep Purple: I’d like to show you a review by Jason Barnard on The Strange Brew... It is well-written and informative. The paraphrasing is accurate and contextual without any drama." #deeppurple thestrangebrew.co.uk/ian-gillan-o...

Ian Gillan on inaccurate reports on his health & plans to retire in Deep Purple: I’d like to show you a review by Jason Barnard on The Strange Brew... It is well-written and informative. The paraphrasing is accurate and contextual without any drama." #deeppurple thestrangebrew.co.uk/ian-gillan-o...

Written article: Before Pulp hit Glastonbury, Mark Webber was booking gigs, running a fan club and sleeping on floors. Part 1 of the interview looks at how he went from watching to playing @britpopmemories.bsky.social #pulp thestrangebrew.co.uk/interviews/m...

Written article: Before Pulp hit Glastonbury, Mark Webber was booking gigs, running a fan club and sleeping on floors. Part 1 of the interview looks at how he went from watching to playing @britpopmemories.bsky.social #pulp thestrangebrew.co.uk/interviews/m...

New podcast: @billybragg.bsky.social talks about his life in music and activism, from his early days and the DIY spirit of Life’s a Riot with Spy vs Spy to new book Billy Bragg – A People’s History @spenwoodbooks.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/billy-bragg/

New podcast: @billybragg.bsky.social talks about his life in music and activism, from his early days and the DIY spirit of Life’s a Riot with Spy vs Spy to new book Billy Bragg – A People’s History @spenwoodbooks.bsky.social thestrangebrew.co.uk/billy-bragg/

From what I've heard this is an outstanding live release from Colin Blunstone, so I am looking forward to seeing and hearing it in full thestrangebrew.co.uk/one-year-and...

INTERVIEW: @strangebrewpod.bsky.social settles in for a Zoom chat w/ John McFee. Topics include John's mom signing the contract for his teenage band Clover, and how they went on to play on Elvis Costello's 'My Aim Is True' before morphing into Huey Lewis & the News. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS9c...