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SF0190 Promises, Pacts and Pledges
Songs of promises, songs of pacts and songs of pledges. Pretty well as described.
Ian Forth
Communications strategist, podcaster (www.sombrerofallout.com and www.vinylmaelstrom.com), novelist.
SF0189 Horses
Tracks by horse-related bands (of whom there have been a recent flurry) and tracks about horses. A surprisingly productive paddock.
SF0188 Pre Brexit, Pre Trump, Pre Covid, Pre Podcast – It’s 2015
A world before all the weird things happened. Top tracks from 2015.
SF0187 He’s on the phone
From dial tones to iPhones via payphones, a short history of great phone-related tracks.
SF0186 In the city
City life can be thrilling or alienating. Here are some tracks about city life to suit every mood.
SF0185 Guided by Guided By Voices
30 years after the release of Guided By Voices’ classic twin album assault of Bee Thousand and Alien Lanes, here’s a tribute. Also features some bands they’ve influenced.
SF0184 RIP Clem Burke, Dave Allen, David Thomas, Rick Buckler
A tribute to Clem Burke of Blondie; Dave Allen of The Gang of Four; David Thomas of Pere Ubu; and Rick Buckler of The Jam.
SF0183 Your full name please
Not just your name, but tracks with your full name.
SF0182 The Carolinas, North and South
Take a trip to the Appalachians for a selection of tracks from North and South Carolina.
SF0181 Hey!
Tracks with “Hey!” in their title. A plentiful supply: it’s tough to leave so many good ones out.
SF0180 Bonus Ep: Steve Pringle hosts Ian for Mix Tapes podcast
A bonus episode, essentially the first episode in the podcast Steve’s Mix Tapes; Ian is interviewed by Steve Pringle.
SF0179 The Transgender Episode
In a darkening world, aiming to throw light on transgender musical artists with this episode featuring their work.