Sprung 2020

Inspired by the 1975's head-spinning new album and ESPN's The Last Dance, the Sprung team examine the appeal and the limitations of artists re-purposing cultural history. Includes a brief interview with Charlie Harding, executive producer and co-host of Switched On Pop, Vox's podcast about the making and meaning of popular music.

The Sprung team runs through some of the highlights up of the 2021 Primavera Sound line up

Johann Wald and Ben Cardew examine the impact of COVID on the summer anthem: what will become of the ubiquitous summer hit when no one can go outside to enjoy it? The episode features a brief interview clip with Alan Braxe, one third of Stardust, in which he talks about creating one of the biggest summer anthems of all time, Music Sound Better With You; and our album of the week is from Perfume Genius.

The Sprung team investigates the frustration, apathy and anger of lockdown as well as the power of creativity, via Little Simz' Drop 6 EP and the Bee Gees. Plus, we speak to hypnotherapist Jessica Boston about her fabulous new album in the company of Desert.

The Sprung team celebrates the 50th anniversary of Miles Davis' Bitches Brew by exploring their favourite album cover art, including interviews with Barcelona artist Cristina Daura and film maker Balthazar Klarwein, who talks about his father Mati's cover art for Miles Davis. Our album of the week is from Drake.

It's a couch potato special on Sprung, as the team assess the new Beastie Boys film, discuss Ricky Gervais' heart-rending After Life, assess the Saturday Night Live Zoom special and run the rule over Lorenzo Senni's Scacco Matto.

It's St Jordi. And we're all hungry. So what better than a music and food special from Sprung? US producer Klein Zage talks about her ode to the service industry, Tip Me Baby One More Time; James Righton talks wine; Johann Wald gives us an exclusive recipe; and our album of the week is from Fiona Apple.

James Righton and Halley are the musical guests on this episode of Stay At Home Sprung, which also The Streets vs The Strokes, Roxy in NZ, a game of Track ID, Anyone? and video game recommendations.

In a special edition of Sprung, we see what it's like for artists stuck at home in 6 different continents; featuring Zora Jones, El Búho, Mr. Ho, Braille Face, Orieta Chrem and Boi Beema. Plus we review the new tape by Yaeji & discover the scientific sound of Covid-19!

The Sprung Squad send up to the minute news, interviews and reviews in their latest episode, which features a chat with Alien Tango, Roxy in Norway and a close look at Nicolas Jaar's 'Cenizas'. Stay tuned to the very end for a world premiere from The Saurs!