The Apollo Audio Podcast

British "metal" band Sleep Token hit number one on the US album chart last month, and as we've spent a lot of time in the past we thought it would be fun to cover a current release. We might have regretted it.

The Apollo Audio Podcast is hosted by record producer Martin Lumsden and musician and studio owner Billy Hills and is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford.

Each episode offers insight into songs, records, and the creative process, drawn from real-world experience in studios and making music.

Also available to watch on YouTube and Spotify

📍 www.apollo-audio.co.uk

📷 Instagram: @apolloaudiopodcast

📧 [email protected]

A Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin Lumsden.

www.froodymusic.com

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This week we find ourselves back in the 90's yet again, but this time with the self-proclaimed "Punk for Pansies" Ben Folds Five and their second album Whatever and Ever, Amen. Martin was and is a big fan, with songs and melodies from this collection living pretty much rent free in his head. But what will Billy think of it? And has his amazing premonition of Sleep Token's rise to the top of the charts gone to his head?

Plus we talk live music venues, and what we can learn about the value of mechanical copyright from Taylor Swift.

Notes and corrections

**it's a clarinet, not an oboe.

**Battle of Who Could Care Less was the first single from the album, followed by Kate and then Brick

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Entries for this week close on 6th June (Friday)

The Apollo Audio Podcast is hosted by record producer Martin Lumsden and musician and studio owner Billy Hills and is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford.

Each episode offers insight into songs, records, and the creative process, drawn from real-world experience in studios and making music.

Also available to watch on YouTube and Spotify

📍 www.apollo-audio.co.uk

📷 Instagram: @apolloaudiopodcast

📧 [email protected]

A Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin Lumsden.

www.froodymusic.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-apollo-audio-podcast.

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Bank Holiday schedules meant we couldn't quite bring it together for a full new episode this week, so instead enjoy this bonus topical waffle that didn't make the cut from a recent recording.

Back with a new episode next week!

The Apollo Audio Podcast is hosted by record producer Martin Lumsden and musician and studio owner Billy Hills and is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford.

Each episode offers insight into songs, records, and the creative process, drawn from real-world experience in studios and making music.

Also available to watch on YouTube and Spotify

📍 www.apollo-audio.co.uk

📷 Instagram: @apolloaudiopodcast

📧 [email protected]

A Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin Lumsden.

www.froodymusic.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-apollo-audio-podcast.

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The second album from American singer Phoebe Bridgers was Billy's lockdown album, listened to while on long dog walks while coping with the enforced lack of a social life. And it's a thread we followed from last week's episode on Elliot Smith as Phoebe Bridgers is a self confessed fan and his work inspires hers.

Bill and Martin discuss whether music about depression needs to be sad and the difference between a recording and a song.

The Apollo Audio Podcast is hosted by record producer Martin Lumsden and musician and studio owner Billy Hills and is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford.

Each episode offers insight into songs, records, and the creative process, drawn from real-world experience in studios and making music.

Also available to watch on YouTube and Spotify

📍 www.apollo-audio.co.uk

📷 Instagram: @apolloaudiopodcast

📧 [email protected]

A Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin Lumsden.

www.froodymusic.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-apollo-audio-podcast.

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In at attempt to recapture lightning in a bottle we seek out another American singer songwriter with a great reputation and a tragic death - although we didn't really know about the death bit when we made the choice. Elliot Smith came to prominence when his songs were used in the soundtrack for Good Will Hunting, resulting in an Oscar nomination. This album is widely regarded as his finest accomplishment - we're saying approach with caution or find yourself a college dorm to cry in for the full Elliot Smith experience.

The Apollo Audio Podcast is hosted by record producer Martin Lumsden and musician and studio owner Billy Hills and is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford.

Each episode offers insight into songs, records, and the creative process, drawn from real-world experience in studios and making music.

Also available to watch on YouTube and Spotify

📍 www.apollo-audio.co.uk

📷 Instagram: @apolloaudiopodcast

📧 [email protected]

A Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin Lumsden.

www.froodymusic.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-apollo-audio-podcast.

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RETRO AAP!

Billy is away so we're taking a short break from new episodes, but here's one from way back in 2022 that you may have missed or forgotten. We'll be back soon!

In this special selection episode, its Miles's choice and he's gone for the 1979 disco classic from the king of pop. Off the Wall is Michael Jackson's first "proper" solo record having separated from Motown and The Jackson 5 franchise. Teaming up with Quincy Jones for the first time, this album is wall to wall hits and paved the way for a career that remains unsurpassed in commercial success.

We know Miles loves it - join the rest of the crew as Billy, Martin and special guest Sid O'Brien decide if this deserves it's place among the greatest albums of all time.

The Apollo Audio Podcast is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford and is hosted by Martin Lumsden with Miles Mitchell and Billy Hills

It's a Froody Music Production, produced by Martin Lumsden

www.apollo-audio.co.uk

www.froodymusic.com

The Apollo Audio Podcast is hosted by record producer Martin Lumsden and musician and studio owner Billy Hills and is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford.

Each episode offers insight into songs, records, and the creative process, drawn from real-world experience in studios and making music.

Also available to watch on YouTube and Spotify

📍 www.apollo-audio.co.uk

📷 Instagram: @apolloaudiopodcast

📧 [email protected]

A Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin Lumsden.

www.froodymusic.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-apollo-audio-podcast.

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No messing about, we both agree this is the best album we've listened to this year and it's 30 years old. Billy has owned it for ages - Martin can't believe he hasn't properly listened to it before. If you want to spend some money on some vinyl you won't feel shortchanged on this one. At least that's our opinion...what's yours?

The Apollo Audio Podcast is hosted by record producer Martin Lumsden and musician and studio owner Billy Hills and is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford.

Each episode offers insight into songs, records, and the creative process, drawn from real-world experience in studios and making music.

Also available to watch on YouTube and Spotify

📍 www.apollo-audio.co.uk

📷 Instagram: @apolloaudiopodcast

📧 [email protected]

A Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin Lumsden.

www.froodymusic.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-apollo-audio-podcast.

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After years of waiting Martin finally get's his personal choice for review! This goes way back to postponed sessions from Season 1 so if you've been with us this long - thanks for sticking around.

From 1978 this was the breakthrough 3rd album from Blondie and it wasn't just the songs that were capturing the imagination.And hey! it's number 146 on The Rolling Stone 500 so once again we find ourselves in something of an agreement.

You'll know loads of songs from this - as Billy says, they're just part of life.

The Apollo Audio Podcast is hosted by record producer Martin Lumsden and musician and studio owner Billy Hills and is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford.

Each episode offers insight into songs, records, and the creative process, drawn from real-world experience in studios and making music.

Also available to watch on YouTube and Spotify

📍 www.apollo-audio.co.uk

📷 Instagram: @apolloaudiopodcast

📧 [email protected]

A Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin Lumsden.

www.froodymusic.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-apollo-audio-podcast.

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On the podcast this week Martin is joined by Jay Hollis, also known as artist Millionth Chance and a member of Westward Ho. We chat about the "genesis" (see what I did there) of his solo album The Ghost's Companion and his recommended listening, the third album from Peter Gabriel. Officially titled just Peter Gabriel, but also known as Peter Gabriel III or "Melt" due to the cover art, it has a couple of Gabriel's best known tracks and sonically set a template for much of the sound and themes of early Eighties pop music, with the gated snare sound taking on almost legendary status.

Check out The Ghost's Companion by Millionth Chance thru Bandcamp here or on Spotify here if you prefer.

Don't forget to let us know your nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend your choice, we may be asking questions! Or drop us a voicemail

New episodes every week.

Check out the studio at www.apollo-audio.co.uk for details about recording, rehearsal, tuition and upcoming events

The Apollo Audio Podcast is Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin Lumsden.

www.martintheproducer.com

The Apollo Audio Podcast is hosted by record producer Martin Lumsden and musician and studio owner Billy Hills and is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford.

Each episode offers insight into songs, records, and the creative process, drawn from real-world experience in studios and making music.

Also available to watch on YouTube and Spotify

📍 www.apollo-audio.co.uk

📷 Instagram: @apolloaudiopodcast

📧 [email protected]

A Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin Lumsden.

www.froodymusic.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-apollo-audio-podcast.

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It's the Apollo Audio Podcast, and this week Billy continues his mission to have every album from 1997 featured on the show...this week with the self titled (lazy!) album from San Francisco Alt Pop band Third Eye Blind. You've probably heard the big hit single Semi Charmed Life before, but does the rest of the album match up?

Plus chat and musings on the Herffordshire scene and other music related chat.

Tickets for upcoming shows at Apollo Audio available from the Apollo Audio website https://apollo-audio.co.uk/events/

Find out more about The Hearts Club at https://www.instagram.com/the.heartsclub/

Don't forget to let us know your recommended listening and nominations for the best album of all time - be prepared to defend your choice, we may be asking questions! Or drop us a voicemail

New episodes every week.

Check out the studio at www.apollo-audio.co.uk for details about recording, rehearsal, tuition and upcoming events

The Apollo Audio Podcast is Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin Lumsden.

www.martintheproducer.com

The Apollo Audio Podcast is hosted by record producer Martin Lumsden and musician and studio owner Billy Hills and is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford.

Each episode offers insight into songs, records, and the creative process, drawn from real-world experience in studios and making music.

Also available to watch on YouTube and Spotify

📍 www.apollo-audio.co.uk

📷 Instagram: @apolloaudiopodcast

📧 [email protected]

A Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin Lumsden.

www.froodymusic.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-apollo-audio-podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.