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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 29: TIM BURGESS
Tim Burgess, Charlatans frontman and Tim's Listening Party host, joins Made By Music for the season finale.
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EPISODE 28: DON LETTS
Few have impacted culture like this week’s guest - The Rebel Dread himself, Don Letts. Listen as Sean uncovers the music that formed Don's unique taste in music, from The Sex Pistols to Bob Marley.
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EPISODE 27: ARCHIVE
Darius Keeler and Danny Griffiths from cult heroes Archive go head-to-head in a music moments faceoff.
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EPISODE 26: JOHN NIVEN
Dive into the darkly comedic world of prolific Scottish author and screenwriter John Niven. Listen in as John recalls his industry days, from signing Mogwai to an impromptu evening getting drunk with Joe Strummer.
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EPISODE 25: FERDY UNGER-HAMILTON
Dive into Ferdy Unger-Hamilton's epic career, shaping hits with Harry Styles, The 1975, and more. Uncover why he left Columbia Records after six years and the almost-missed chance with Lana Del Rey.
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EPISODE 24: JAZZIE B
Join us for the 2023 finale, wrapping up with Soul II Soul legend Jazzie B OBE
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EPISODE 23: IRVINE WELSH
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh takes Sean through the soundtrack to his life so far.
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EPISODE 22: YONAKA
It's a musical showdown this week on Made By Music, with YONAKA's Theresa Jarvis and Alex Crosby battling for the best music moments, with Sean as the judge.
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EPISODE 21: Greg Wilson
Pioneering DJ and remixer Greg Wilson drops in to give Sean a two-part education in all things dance music, and there’s no one better qualified than Greg.
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EPISODE 20: Billy Duffy
What’s it like to write one of the most recognisable guitar riffs in rock history? Sean visits Billy Duffy of The Cult for a rare interview on Billy’s Staffordshire farm.
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EPISODE 19: ANDY BELL
What’s it like to be parachuted into one of the biggest bands in the world on an instrument you don’t normally play? Sean delves into the career of Ride and Oasis’s Andy Bell.
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EPISODE 18: PAUL HARTNOLL
Paul Hartnoll is one half of electronic music duo Orbital. Sean dives into their stellar career, including the headline Glastonbury performance in 1994 that Q magazine called “one of the top 50 gigs of all time”.
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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 as a member of John Cale’s (The Velvet Underground) live band.
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EPISODE 16: 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 - 'Sea of Mirrors' and 'Holy Joe's Coral Island Medicine Show'.
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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 how he became an Elvis Costello superfan and ended up on stage at Glastonbury.
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Episode 15: Dr Sice
Made By Music takes a Freudian turn as Sean meets Dr Simon Rowbottom, AKA Sice, lead singer 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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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 13: Miki Berenyi
Sean is joined by Miki Berenyi of Lush as she recounts the band’s beginnings with candid reflections on fame, identity and the price of success.
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Episode 12: Neil Barnes
Sean talks to Leftfield's Neil Barnes' about his 'kidnap' of John Lydon and the gig at Brixton Academy that literally brought the roof down..
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 0: Made By Music
Introducing Made By Music, hosted by veteran music journalist Sean Hannam
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 - 'Sea of Mirrors' and 'Holy Joe's Coral Island Medicine Show'.
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: Paul Hartnoll
Sean dives into Paul Hartnoll and Orbital’s stellar career, including the headline Glastonbury performance in 1994 that Q magazine called “one of the top 50 gigs of all time”.
EP19: Andy Bell
What’s it like to be parachuted into one of the biggest bands in the world on an instrument you don’t normally play? Sean delves into the career of Ride and Oasis’s Andy Bell.
EP20: Billy Duffy
What’s it like to write one of the most recognisable guitar riffs in rock history? Sean visits Billy Duffy of The Cult for a rare interview on Billy’s Staffordshire farm.
EP21: Greg Wilson
Pioneering DJ and remixer Greg Wilson drops in to give Sean a two-part education in all things dance music, and there’s no one better qualified than Greg.
EP22: YONAKA
It's a musical showdown this week on Made By Music, with YONAKA's Theresa Jarvis and Alex Crosby battling for the best music moments, with Sean as the judge. Who will emerge victorious?
EP23: Irvine Welsh
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh takes Sean through the soundtrack to his life so far.
EP24: Jazzie B
We're wrapping up 2023 with Jazzie B. From topping the UK charts with Soul II Soul to being awarded an OBE, Jazzie B has always been a pioneer. Join us as he shares his time working with the legendary Soul Brother No. 1, James Brown, and how he found an unlikely fan in Princess Diana.
EP25: Ferdy Unger-Hamilton
Dive into Ferdy Unger-Hamilton's epic career, shaping hits with Harry Styles, The 1975, and more. Uncover why he left Columbia Records after six years and the almost missed chance with Lana Del Rey.
EP26: John Niven
Dive into the darkly comedic world of prolific Scottish author and screenwriter John Niven. From signing Mogwai to (allegedly) turning down demos from Coldplay, Sean dissects the writers career and find out what makes him tick.
EP27: Archive
Darius Keeler and Danny Griffiths from cult heroes Archive go head-to-head in a music moments faceoff - with Sean deciding which tracks you get to hear. Who will emerge victorious?
EP28: Don Letts
Listen as Sean uncovers the music that formed Don's unique taste in music, from The Sex Pistols to Bob Marley, and learns how he once owned the largest collection of Beatles memorabilia in the country.
EP29: Tim Burgess
Tim Burgess, Charlatans frontman and Tim's Listening Party host, joins Made By Music for the season finale. From chart-topping albums to unexpected encounters with Ice T, Tim shares his remarkable journey in the music industry.