ARP - The Album Review Podcast

Bootsy and Brownie from The Train Boys join The Album Review Podcast to talk about their album Under The Wires — a wild, funny, heartfelt ride through railway life, model trains, freight yards, car-park brass sections, and the noble art of rock kazoo. All aboard for one of the most joyfully unhinged episodes of The Album Review Podcast. This time, we’re joined by Bootsy and Brownie from The Train...

Debbie from DAI-X joins The Album Review Podcast to talk about the band’s album Bone Thrower . In this conversation, she explains the origin of the name DAI-X, what it is like to sing lead vocals while playing complex drum parts, and the stories behind three key tracks from the album: “He’ll Take It All,” “So Much for the Summer,” and “No Dolly.” From self-doubt and creative comparison to grief, i...

In this episode of the Album Review Podcast, A R Priestley sits down with Phil, the producer and lyricist behind Passport to Summer Volume One, to discuss three tracks from the album. Phil shares the inspiration behind "Skin Like Gold," a funk-infused song about captivating beauty, "Cool by the Pool," a laid-back summer anthem celebrating relaxation and connection, and "Coconut Moonlight," a nosta...

In this episode of the Album Review Podcast, hosts speak with Ray Brown and Tony Kiley about "Looking for Vincent" by The Radar Brown Project. The album, a collaboration between Ray and the late Radar (Chris Bynum), searches for that elusive emotional magic in music. They discuss three tracks: "Lennon's Eyes," inspired by a watchful Lennon portrait; "Why Now, Sofia?," a personal song about loss; a...

In this episode of the Album Review Podcast, A R Priestley interviews Phil of Logical_Miracle, co-creator of the album Irish Fusion . We discuss three tracks—“We Belong Here,” “Let It Rain,” and “Call It Home”—exploring the inspiration and emotions behind each song. Phil shares stories about community, resilience, and nostalgia, even singing parts of the tracks. The episode offers listeners a deep...

In this episode of the Album Review Podcast, the host interviews Mike Levy from Washboard Hank and the Pig Iron Boys about their album Washboard Classics . The band’s unique “rock grass” style transforms classic rock songs into lively bluegrass covers. Mike discusses their creative process, song selection, and live recording approach, sharing stories behind tracks like “Free Bird,” “The Man Who So...

Music isn’t just heard; it’s felt. ARP: The Album Review Podcast is an emotionally reflective, genre-agnostic show that helps you discover new music by exploring three standout tracks from each album —and uncovering the human story behind the sound. It’s more than a review: it’s a conversation with the music itself, guided by the people who made it. In each episode, ARP goes beyond the liner notes...

In this episode of The Album Review Podcast , we sit down with Andy Billups (formerly of The Hamsters ) to explore Afton Down —a richly cinematic concept album rooted in place, memory, and the lingering echo of live music history. Andy takes us to Afton Down on the Isle of Wight , the landscape forever associated with the era-defining Isle of Wight Festival —and shows how that physical ground beca...

Tired of the same old holiday tunes? This episode of ARP: The Album Review Podcast is your ticket to a different kind of festive soundscape. We sit down with Sankey Brown (Andy Sankey & Ray Brown) to explore their unique album, Ukulele Christmas—a standout in the world of indie Christmas music that breaks all the rules. We dive deep into three unforgettable tracks: 🎄 "Fallen Angel" – A 50s-in...

A R Priestley joins Anna Rey and guitarist Andy Sankey to unpack Radio Silence — a heartfelt country-pop / acoustic-rock EP about vulnerability, mixed emotions, and self-belief. In this 2025 track-by-track, ARP spotlights Anna’s evolution as a UK singer-songwriter—bridging storytelling and authenticity—while digging into lyrical craft, production choices, and the emotional truths behind her writin...

A R Priestley joins Phil of logical_miracle to unpack Goth Glow Vol.1—“Static Skin”, “My Old Me”, “Inside My Grave”—exploring AI, rebirth, and self-liberation in a dark-pop/EDM fusion album review podcast. In this 2025 track-by-track, ARP spotlights the duo’s mission—championing anthemic alt/pop-rock—while digging into lyrical craft, production choices, and discussion of personal challenges and in...