Popnerd

Host Holly Carnegie, chats to Irish singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan. Gilbert talks about his brand-new album On the Record , his songwriting processes and the story behind his hit song 'Alone Again (Naturally)'. Gilbert O'Sullivan links: https://www.gilbertosullivan.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/gilbertosull_/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@gilbertosullivanofficial If you enj...

Host Holly Carnegie, chats to English songwriter, record producer, and one third of Stock, Aitken and Waterman - Mike Stock. Mike talks about his home studios, the future of pop songwriting and working with Rick Astley, Bananarama and The Fizz. Mike Stock links: https://www.mikestockmusic.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast, feel free to subscribe, and follow us on instagram @popnerdpodcast. Popnerd...

Host Holly Carnegie, chats to Johnny Hates Jazz lead singer and principal songwriter Clark Datchler. Clark talks about the future of songwriting, his love of music from the 50s and 60s, along with penning his biggest hits 'Shattered Dreams', 'I Don't Want to Be a Hero' and 'Turn Back the Clock'. Clark Datchler / Johnny Hates Jazz Links: http://johnnyhatesjazz.com/ https://www.clarkdatchler.com/ ht...

Popnerd host Holly Carnegie, chats to 'the one and only' Nik Kershaw about his musical influences, his adventurous use of harmony and his songwriting processes. Nik chats about writing hits like 'I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me', 'Wouldn't it be Good' and 'The Riddle'. Nik Kershaw Links: https://www.nikkershaw.net/ https://www.nikkershaw.net/tour-dates/ https://www.instagram.com/nikkershawoffici...

Welcome to the fourth episode of Popnerd! Host Holly Carnegie chats to multi-Brit award winning producer Trevor Horn. Nicknamed 'the man who invented the 80s', Trevor shaped the sound of the decade through his work with ABC, Yes, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Grace Jones. Trevor Horn Links: https://www.instagram.com/trevorhornmusic/ https://www.awaywithmedia.com/tours/Trevor-Horn If you enjoyed th...

Welcome to the third episode of Popnerd! Host Holly Carnegie chats with Haircut 100 stars Nick Heyward and Blair Cunningham. With hits like 'Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)', 'Love Plus One' and 'Fantastic Day', the group are back together for their first record in over 40 years. Their distinctive new wave sound, blending funk rhythms with breezy pop melodies make for a truly irresistible combo....

Welcome to the second episode of Popnerd! Host Holly Carnegie chats with musician and 80s icon Martin Kemp. Best known as the bassist for the new wave band Spandau Ballet, Martin played an integral role in their biggest hits, including 'True' and 'Gold'. In this interview, Martin talks about the early days of Spandau, his surprising love of country music, and performing live in fron...

Welcome to the first episode of Popnerd! Host Holly Carnegie chats to legendary singer-songwriter Toyah Willcox. Rising to fame in the late 70s and early 80s with hits like 'It’s a Mystery' and 'I Want to Be Free', Toyah became a defining figure of the UK’s post-punk and new wave movement. In this candid interview, she shares insights into her creative process, how AI has helped her...