Paul’s Vinyl Boutique

Joanne Briggs - author of 'The Scientist Who wasn't there' chats to Paul about this fantastic book and a world of science fiction, the Space Age, Roger Moore, snakes & toads, magic, deception and loss.

Joanne chose the following music: The Temptations 'Papa was a rolling stone'; John Barry 'Theme from The Persuaders'; Frank Sinatra 'I thought about you'; Astrud Gilberto 'How insensitive'; Grace Jones 'La Vie en Rose'; Prince 'If I was your girlfriend' and.....a record I don't actually have but I wish that I did - Danny La Rue's cover version of a 1920's standard 'Don't bring Lulu'. The track appears on a Geoff Love 'Another sing-along party with Danny La Rue. I have Geoff Love Singalong party with Huey Green! I play a snippet of Dorothy Provine's version. 

'The Scientist who wasn't there' by Joanne Briggs published by Bonnier Books, is available now from all the usual places....but don't buy it from amazon!

Award winning Sound Artist Simon James chats to Paul about the celebrated Neolithic Cannibals project, growing up in Whitehawk and the impact that has had on his work, community arts projects, radio work, field recordings and all things sound related. He has picked some fine tunes from the collection to accompany his story.

Simon's music choices are: 'Pop Electronique' by Cecil Leuter; 'E.V.A' by Jean-Jacques Perrey; 'Love without sound' by The White Noise; 'Pure Imagination' by Gene Wilder; 'Open your heart' by The Human League; 'Confusion' by New Order; 'Art of Stalking' by Suburban Knight; 'Computer World' & 'Numbers' by Kraftwerk and 'Flight of the raven' by Emerald Web.

Visually impaired dancer and cabaret performer Ebony Rose Dark chats with Paul about their solo show 'Out There, In Here' and their life's journey which has lead to that unique work. The conversation between the visually impaired and the 'seeing' worlds. 

Ebony's music choices are 'Sensual World' by Kate Bush, 'Vogue' by Madonna, 'Could you be loved' Bob Marley, 'Heard it through the Grapevine' Marvin Gaye, 'No more drama' Mary J Blige, 'Pull up to the bumper' Grace Jones and 'Big Time Sensuality' by Bjork.

Writer and DJ Harold Heath talks to Paul about his journey in music - Hip Hop, Electro, Breakdancing and House music - and how, after being diagnosed with AuDHD he has embarked on a personal journey to try and understand the relationship between neurodiversity and dance music, and its wider relevance within the scene.

Harold is the author of 'Long Relationships -My Incredible Journey from unknown DJ to smalltime DJ' published by Velocity Press. 

American musician and vocalist Wendy Rae Fowler chats with Paul and talks about growing up in the South, life in L.A in her 20's as a dancer, model, and aspiring musician. Touring with Queens of the Stone Age, marriage with Mark Lanegan and defining her own musical identity with her collaborative and solo work, film scores and recent tour with Humanist.

Mal from Cabaret Voltaire, Wrangler and Creep Show chats with Paul about art, creativity and collaborations; Teenage years in Sheffield, living in Western Australia in the early 2000s, lecturing in Digital Music and Sound Art at Brighton Uni; Making music and having fun with various characters over the past 50 years. 

Casual yet in-depth chat with Harvey Gunn - Brighton based music producer and one half of Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn. New LP 'Do it Yourself' released October 2024, live performance at Roundhouse, London on February 5th 2025.

Paul chats with Harvey about music writing, creativity, inspiration and living life alcohol and drug free. 

Informal and illuminating conversation with Donna Lancaster - Therapist and Life coach. Author of The Bridge and Wise Words for Women.

Donna takes us through her musical selections and talks about her life journey.

Lively and informal chat with Rob Burley - esteemed political television and radio editor and producer.  Author of 'Why is this lying bastard lying to me?'

Rob takes us through his musical selections and talks about his life journey.