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Made By Music Podcast
A New Music Podcast From Cambridge Audio
It’s fair to say that all of us here at Cambridge are made by music...
We know that a great-sounding audio system is only made whole through the endeavours of great artists and producers. That’s why we’ve teamed up with music journalist Sean Hannam, to bring you the Made by MusicTM podcast.
Join us, as each episode we find out about the moments in music that matter most to the creators themselves. New episodes are released bi-monthly, exclusively on Spotify.
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Episode 0: Made By Music
Introducing Made By Music, hosted by veteran music journalist Sean Hannam
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Episode 1: Guy Pratt
For our very first episode, Sean’s talking to a man who has played with some of the biggest names in the business, as well as now hosting his own extraordinarily successful podcast. It’s bassist and Rockonteur, Guy Pratt.
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Episode 2: Boy George
In our second episode, we’re delighted to welcome iconic artist and creator Boy George to talk us through his picks with a healthy dose of his trademark wit and wisdom.
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Episode 3: FatBoy Slim
This time round, it’s a man with more musical identities than Sean’s had hot dinners! Superstar DJ and possibly the nicest chap in Big Beat, Norman Cook, AKA Fatboy Slim.
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Episode 4: James Lavelle
James Lavelle – the Man from Mo’ Wax – talks us through the art of collaboration and the music moments that changed his life.
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Episode 5: Stephen Street
Blur, The Smiths, Kaiser Chiefs, The Cranberries. Just a few of the acts that have had Stephen Street behind their mixing desk.
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Episode 6: Alexis Taylor
Alexis Taylor chats to Sean about the music moments that keep him coming back Over and Over.
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Episode 7: PP Arnold
Sean chats to London’s First Lady of Soul P.P. Arnold. She’s got stories from her beginnings as an Ikette, to a glittering career as a solo artist.
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Episode 8: Matt Berry
Sean gets the lowdown on Matt’s musical career to date, his enduring love of Top of the Pops, iconic TV themes and playing keys on Josh Homme’s Desert Sessions.
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Episode 9: Eddie Piller
Eddie joins Sean in conversation on all things mod, starting your own record label, DJ’ing Sylvester Stallone’s 40th birthday party and how he single-handedly ruined The Style Council.
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Episode 10: Youth
Sean joins Killing Joke bassist and music producer Youth and learns what it’s like to play in a band with Sir Paul McCartney.
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Episode 11: Chris Difford
Sean explores with Chris Difford the highs of writing for rock legends, trippy Pink Floyd experiences, and an unexpected call from Elton John.
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Episode 12: Neil Barnes
Sean delves into Neil Barnes' record-breaking concert and his 'kidnap' of John Lydon.
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Episode 13: Miki Berenyi
Sean is joined by Miki Berenyi of Lush as she recounts the band’s beginnings and confronts the ugly truths of brit-pop. Miki also provides fascinating insight into her continued resilience and candid reflections on fame, identity and the price of success.
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Episode 14: Romesh Ranganathan
Comedian and hip-hop enthusiast Romesh Ranganathan talks about the not-so-mean streets of Crawley, and the genre’s lasting influence as it turns 50.
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Episode 15: Dr Sice
Made By Music takes a Freudian turn as Sean meets Dr Simon Rowbottom, AKA Dr Sice of The Boo Radleys. They revisit the "Wake Up Boo!" sensation and discuss the mental health challenges faced by artists in today's social media-driven world.
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Bonus Track: Mark Billingham
The plot thickens in this special bonus episode of Made By Music, as Sean meets renowned crime writer Mark Billingham. Discover his love for country ballads, how he became an Elvis Costello superfan, and what it’s like being in crime-writing supergroup Fu
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EPISODE 16: JAMES SKELLY
James Skelly, the voice behind iconic alt-rockers The Coral talks with Sean about The Coral’s dual album release.
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EPISODE 17: NICK FRANGLEN
In this episode, Sean delves into Nick Franglen’s career as one half of Lemon Jelly, his work as a producer, and a member of John Cale’s (The Velvet Underground) live band. Formed with partner Fred Deakin in 1998, Lemon Jelly were nominated for the Mercur
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EPISODE 18: PAUL HARTNOLL
Paul Hartnoll is one half of electronic music duo Orbital. Sean dives into their stellar career, from debut single Chime, the headline Glastonbury performance in 1994 that Q magazine called “one of the top 50 gigs of all time”, and playing at the opening
Behind The Scenes
Get a closer look at the making of Made By Music, shot in our South East London HQ.
Sean with Fatboy Slim
On location recording Made By Music
Guy Pratt
Behind the scenes in our SE1 HQ
PP Arnold
Meeting Sean for the first time during recording of the podcast
Boy George and Sean
Hanging out before recording
Matt Berry
Onstage at Melomania during recording
At home on stage
Guy and Sean during recording
James Lavelle and Sean Hannam
Hanging out before recording
Our production team
Filming and recording the podcast
Tony Stott and Stephen Street
Meeting in front of the vinyl wall at the Cambridge Audio Melomania HQ
Alexis Taylor in the hot seat
Recording of the Made By Music podcast
Production BTS
A panorama of the Melomania venue during podcast recording
Dig Deeper
We’ve teamed up with music journalist Sean Hannam, to bring you the Made by Music podcast.
Join us, as each episode we find out about the moments in music that matter most to the creators themselves, in their own words.
EP01: Guy Pratt
Guy has played with everyone from Pink Floyd to Madonna to Jimmy Page, and he's got the stories to prove it.
EP02: Boy George
Cultural icon, DJ, artist and creator Boy George proves he really doesn't believe in genres.
EP03: Fatboy Slim
It's no secret that Norman Cook loves a mash up. From New Wave to Hiphop he shares his deep love of music and takes us through his record collection.
EP04: James Lavelle
James Lavelle – the Man from Mo’ Wax – talks us through the art of collaboration and the music moments that changed his life.
EP05: Stephen Street
Blur, The Smiths, Kaiser Chiefs, The Cranberries. Just a few of the acts that have had Stephen Street behind their mixing desk.
EP06: Alexis Taylor
Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor chats to Sean about the music moments that keep him coming back Over and Over.
EP07: PP Arnold
Sean and P.P. Arnold discuss whether the first cut really is the deepest.
EP08: Matt Berry
Sean finds out what Matt Berry has been up to in the shadows.
EP09: Eddie Piller
Sean finds out how Eddie Piller ruined the Style Council.
EP10: Youth
Sean hears from the musical chameleon Youth what it’s like to play in a band with Sir Paul McCartney.
EP11: Chris Difford
Sean talks to Squeeze co-founder Chris Difford about the highs of writing for rock legends, trippy Pink Floyd experiences, and an unexpected call from Elton John.
EP12: Neil Barnes
Neil Barnes talks to Sean about Leftfield's record-breaking concert and his 'kidnap' of John Lydon.
EP13: Miki Berenyi
Miki Berenyi on Lush's journey and the ugly truths of brit-pop. Plus, her candid reflections on fame and the price of success.
EP14: Romesh Ranganathan
Romesh educates Sean through his love of hip-hop and weighs in on some of hip-hop's biggest beefs.
EP15: Dr Sice
Dr Sice on hit singles and musicians' mental health in the digital era
Bonus Track: Mark Billingham
Mark Billingham on crime tales, country ballads, and being an Elvis Costello superfan.
EP16: James Skelly
This time on Made By Music we’ve got James Skelly, the voice behind iconic alt-rockers The Coral talking about not just one, but two new albums.
EP17: Nick Franglen
In this episode, Sean delves into Nick’s career as one-half of Mercury Prize-nominated electronic dance act Lemon Jelly.
EP18: James Skelly
Sean dives into Paul Hartnoll and Orbital’s stellar career, from debut single Chime, the headline Glastonbury performance in 1994 that Q magazine called “one of the top 50 gigs of all time”, and playing at the opening ceremony for the 2012 Olympic Games.