The new episode of our sister podcast, Planet Music.Join Mezza, Grae, Mikie and Craig as they take a deep dive into the only album by Toy Matinee - the band assembled by Patrick Leonard (Producer extraordinaire) and featuring Guy Pratt (Pink Floyd) on bass, Tim Pierce on guitar, Brian MacLeod on drums, Bill Bottrell on guitar and the vocals/guitar/keyboards of Kevin Gilbert.

This lost classic is an aural journey - produced by Bottrell and sounds fantastic.

Chat includes the origins of the project - a track by track review - the legacy of this record and what happened next for some of the key players...(Tuesday Night Music Club amongst other things.....).

A weekend, in a UK holiday camp, surrounded by hardcore fans, what could possibly go wrong?

Craig & Mezza are joined by Fraser Marshall, Mikey Kay, Andrew "Barnsley" Wood & James Levey to look back on the first residential Marillion Weekend at Pontins, Brean Sands, in 2002.

A historic weekend, the germ of an idea that has become fully realised as the biannual Port Zelande weekends.

It was a big weekend for Fraser too - life changing. Listen in as the boys reminisce on this amazing weekend.

The PM guys look back at the genesis of Marillion Weekends with the help of Lucy Jordache, Georgina Wistow, Mark Kelly & Ian Mosley.

Lucy & George talk through the planning of the first residential Marillion Weekend in 2002, joined, later in the conversation, by Mark Kelly and Ian Mosley.

In a lively conversation (which does go off topic at times!) hear secrets about those early weekends, never told on a podcast, until now! :-)

Coming soon - reviews of the 2002 Pontins Weekend and the 2003 Butlins weekends.....

Mark and Tallulah Kellys podcast "Prog & Progeny" is available from Patreon (with exclusive member benefits) or via streaming https://www.patreon.com/progandprogeny/membership

The new episode of our sister podcast, Planet Music.

Grae, Mikey, Craig & Mezza are joined by Gary Page to take a close look at Pet Shop Boys' 1990 album "Behaviour".

An in-depth chat includes the origins of the album, a track by track review, artwork, tour information and a look at the legacy of this deeply personal album. 

What do you think of this album?

Join the discussion in our Facebook group ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/

Mezza & Craig are joined by Andrew Wild and Greg Spawton to chat about Andrew's new book " A Playground of Broken Hearts - The Progressive Rock Revival 1984-1989" - the follow up to last years "A Mirror of Dreams".

This book chronicles the remainder of the eighties for Marillion, IQ, Twelfth Night, Solstice, Pallas and Pendragon. These years feature lots of great music, numerous personnel changes, the height of Marillion's popularity with the Misplaced Childhood album, the departure of Fish and the arrival of Steve Hogarth.

There is also a lengthy chapter at the end of the book covering lots of other bands from the scene including amongst others, It Bites, Haze, No Man & La Host.

The book is out now and available online from Burning Shed.

https://burningshed.com/andrew-wild_a-playground-of-broken-hearts_book

Join the PM guys along with Grae Tennick, Neil McChrystal, and Mikie Kay for an in depth review of The Thieving Magpie - double live album.

Chat includes the background to the album - short timescales for delivery - overdubs - artwork - track selection and the gigs featured.

Fish's departure from the band is briefly covered - It will get it's own episode at some point.

As its a PM review - the episode concludes with listener thoughts on this live record.

Join the PM guys along with Grae Tennick, Neil McChrystal, and Mikie Kay for a Charting the Single episode - Freaks (Live) / Kayleigh (Live).

Chat covers the stories around the release of this single - formats - artwork - and more.

Its a great taster for the Thieving Magpie - an episode about this live album - follows REALLY soon...

Episode 5 of our sister podcast Planet Music. Hope you enjoy.

The Planet Music guys are back again to cast their eyes and ears over Pink Floyd's first post Waters album "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" from 1987.

Chat includes the background to the album and tour, a track by track review, the artwork and imagery surrounding this 'rebirth" of Floyd.

Is it a "clever forgery" (as grumpy Roger once said) or a rough diamond?

What do you think of this album? Let us know in our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/651497387797567/

The PM guys are joined by Tim Sidwell, Darren Newitt and Mike Barton, to conclude their look at the "Less is More" album and tour.

Chat includes the sleeve artwork, album formats, the live tour and the "Live from Cadogan Hall" Film / Live Album. Tim gives his insight into the filming of these 2 landmark gigs.

No album review on PM would be complete without a few listener comments and this album certainly stirs up some strong feelings!

Mezza & Craig are joined by James Levey, Mike Barton & Darren Newitt to review the "Less is More" album. Controversial or a Classic?

Chat includes the origins of the album - a track by tack review - alternate song suggestions and the legacy of this project.

How many different ways can the guys avoid saying the word "Reinterpretation"? Listen on to find out.....