Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware

Today's unmissable final, final, final episode features Martyn and Chaz reading out listener emails highlights from a recently unearthed mailbox of over 1700 unread letters from you, dear readers - doh!….   And once again, thanks for all your support - we’ve loved bringing you these conversations, and thanks to all our amazing guests.    Finally, we will be uploading 5 new past episodes on youtube...

This BONUS features highly successful  electronic  music and DJ producer duo Andrew Ferguson and Matthew McBriar AKA Bicep from  Belfast , Northern Ireland. They have charted hugely with several albums on Ninja Tune, and are destined for major international stardom… So get onboard and feel the Bicep - meet Andrew and Matthew. If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patre...

Here is part 2 of my fantastic chat with original Spider From Mars and David Bowie confidante Woody Woodmansey. I’ve had a ball bringing these life stories to your ears - I hope you’ve enjoyed the ride… 250+ episodes, over 300 hours of recordings and many, many surprises and laughs. Thanks for all your support, and coming very soon, my new podcast SoundPower with Cherub Sanson - more details short...

Today’s epic episode of Electronically Yours is part 1 of a 2 part final episode featuring the rock legend and Spider From Mars, Woody Woodmansey. Born in Hull, his exceptional work with Bowie in his breakthrough period has gone down in history as a major influence on so many bands, including The Human League and Heaven 17. Woody is still touring with Glenn and Tony Visconti as Holy Holy, and his...

This episode features a very enlightening conversation with Philip King, curator of the exceptional electronic pop compilation ‘All The Young Droids’, a double LP of obscure British electronica & synthpop from 1978-1985 (a bit like an electronic Nuggets). It will be released on June 27th on Glasgow's School Daze (offshoot of Night School) label. This is a real electronica crate-diggers dream –...

Today's episode features American musician, writer and acivist Alex Maiolo. Alex composes for  modular synthesizer  under the monikers Action Group, and TRIPLE X SNAXXX. Both projects are equally influenced by Motorik, aka  Krautrock  music,  Suzanne Ciani ,  Psychedelia ,  Detroit techno ,  ambient music , and  Giorgio Moroder . He also is a regular contributor to  Louder Than War  and  The Quiet...

This week’s episode features Pachyman, a dub reggae musician and producer, primarily known for his one-man band approach and the use of vintage instruments and equipment. He's based in Los Angeles but grew up in Puerto Rico, which influenced his unique brand of dub with a touch of his punk rock background. Ladies and gentlemen - meet the one and only Pachyman. If you can, please support the Electr...

Today’s episode features New York-based  percussionist ,  composer , and  visual artist   Eli Keszler.  Known for his complex and intricate style of drumming, as well creating  soundinstallations  involving  piano wire  and other mechanisms to accompany his live performances, his shows have involved visual elements such as Keszler's drawings, diagrams, screen prints, and writings. Significantly, h...

Today's episode features Cherub Sanson - sound healer, teacher and inspirational speaker. Together with her sound partner Tim Wheater, Martyn has composed and performed immersive 3D sound pieces at some of the greatest concert halls, including the magnificent Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg. Recently Martyn and Cherub discussed all things sound related at a talk at Conway Hall in London -  https://...

Today’s episode features Sigillum S, the Italian deranged explorers of unknown territories among extreme electronics, fringe acoustics and occultist noise.  Since 1985, Sigillum S have been continuously developing their own special brand of post-industrial audio investigations, where theories-led trajectories and sound is employed as a tool for mapping of neglected areas of the subconscious. Ladie...

Today's episode features Ruth Daniel and Merlyn Driver from the amazing global arts charity In Place of War. Ruth is the CEO and Artistic Director of In Place of War. Ruth has led global arts and peace-building initiatives, developing over 100 cultural programmes in conflict zones. Merlyn Driver is a singer songwriter and nature-focused musician whose approach draws on folk, contemporary music...

This episode features legendary electronic musician, producer and synth nut Benge. His works with John Foxx and the Maths and Hannah Peel are outstanding, also Wrangler, OMD, Blancmange and Creep Show with Mal from Cabaret Voltaire, John Grant and Phill Winter. He also runs a label - MemeTune Recordings, as well as a YouTube series MemeTune, semi-ironically exploring the history of synthesisers… L...

Today’s guest is BISHI - singer, electronic rock-sitarist, composer, producer, and performer born in London of Bengali heritage. She has independently released two albums and several EPs on her own label Gryphon Records to critical acclaim. She co-produced her third album ‘Let My Country Awake,’ with Jeff Cook, out now on all platforms.   BISHI has recorded work with Tony Visconti, Sean Ono Lennon...

Today's episode features TV presenter and disability champion Mik Scarlet. Mik is a broadcaster, journalist, actor and musician, as well as an expert in the field of access and inclusion for disabled people. He has been voted one of the most influential disabled people in the UK, and was one of the first television presenters in the world with a physical disability. In his early years, he foll...

Today’s episode features Nicky Chance-Thompson, CEO for the outstanding Piece Hall in Halifax, one of the UK’s premier music venues and cultural hubs. Under her leadership an outstanding arts, culture and community events programme has seen the award-winning heritage destination welcome more than 11 million visitors. This year will feature a huge range of musical events, including James, The Coors...

This episode features a true pioneer and innovator in the field of VJing – Jonny Wilson. Under the name of  Eclectic Method he established himself as an audio-visual remix act. Originally formed in  London  in 2001 by Jonny, Geoff Gamlen and Ian Edgar, he is now the sole remaining member. Inspired almost entirely by Jonny's early experiences with Sony Vegas editing software, Eclectic Method&#3...

Today’s exceptionally danceable Electronically Yours episode features an in depth discussion with Mark Wood (Demon Records) and author Ian Wade about their new 5 CD + 4 LP boxsets, featuring  the best queer club classics 1980-1989. Across five individually themed discs, the deluxe CD set presents 53 original extended versions, including many hard-to-find remixes, encompassing full-length High Ener...

This episode features a wide-ranging discussion with the fascinating Lias Saoudi, most famous for his frontman work with the excellent Fat White Family and Decius, and collaboration with The Moonlandingz. He is also a writer and thinker, and is inspired by his life journey growing up in various countries. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the fascinating Lias Saoudi... If you can, please support the Elec...

This episode features Mixmaster Morris, English  electronica  DJ and underground musician who has also recorded as  The Irresistible Force . He was one of the originators of the ambient techno dance scene in the 1990s, also sometimes called chill-out. He has extensively toured with many highly-influential dance acts including Psychic TV and The Shamen, has created innumerable remixes for artists l...

This episode features part 2 of an in-depth interview about the incredibly important but under-appreciated relevance of the design of band logos. This week we are talking about the 80’s up to the current day. Jim K Davies and Jamie Ullul have created a definitive book about the genre called ‘Logorhythm – Band logos that rocked the world’. This episode is a treasure trove of graphic design and band...

Today’s fascinating episode of Electronically Yours features part 1 of a deep-dive into the under-appreciated importance of band logos over the last 50 years…Jim K Davies and Jamie Ullul have created a definitive book about the genre called ‘Logorhythm – Band logos that rocked the world’. This first part of our discussion covers the decades leading up to the 80’s, and is a treasure trove of graphi...

Tomorrow’s heartwarming Electronically Yours episode features legendary artist and musician Rhoda Dakar, best known as the lead singer of The Bodysnatchers (‘Do The Rock Steady'), who were signed to the 2 Tone record label. She also worked with The Specials/Special AKA, and many other 2-Tone artists. Rhoda performed on the protest single ‘Free Nelson Mandela’ , and worked with Madness on their alb...

Tomorrow’s episode features singer, songwriter, and record producer Bruce Woolley. He wrote songs with artists such as the Buggles and Grace Jones, including "Video Killed the Radio Star" and "Slave to the Rhythm", and co-founded the Radio Science Orchestra. His original band project was Bruce Woolley and the Camera Club, and the famous album ‘An English Garden’ has recently been reissued as a box...

Today’s enlightening episode of Electronically yours features a stimulating discussion with Dr. Jim Walsh, CEO of Conway Hall in Holborn, London, home of Conway Hall Ethical Society, an educational charity with an amazing history spanning two centuries. The Hall hosts a wide variety of talks, debates, performances and community events. It is renowned as a hub for free speech and independent though...

Today's episode features an enlightening interview between Martyn and his good friend Mark Frieser. Mark is an internationally recognised figure working at the intersection of music, technology, business, branding, advertising and entertainment. As the founder and CEO of Disconic, a pioneering music licensing platform, Mark has revolutionized the way music is discovered, licensed, and synchronized...