Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware

Today’s fascinating episode features the unique and immense talents of Imogen Heap. Self-produced British composer and recording artist for 25 years, Imogen Heap has released five solo albums, another as one half of Frou Frou and collaborated with artists including Taylor Swift, Nitin Sawhney, Deadmau5, Eric Whitacre, Jeff Beck and Jon Hopkins. Her compositions and songs pop up in blockbuster and...

This exciting episode of Electronically Yours features Mark Moore, an in-demand DJ and producer for over thirty years.  An early pioneer of House music in mid-80s London, he formed the band S’Express with the number one hit ‘The Theme from S-Express’. Mark Moore is a respected and loved character, who is deeply-ingrained in the history of UK club culture, and is hugely influential on both dance an...

Today’s episode of Electronically Yours features part two of our interview with the one and only Bill Nelson. It follows Bill’s adventures into ambient and futuristic elements of his work, and we discuss what’s coming next from the maestro’s creativity. Ladies and gentlemen, listen to the Red Noise of Bill Nelson... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https:...

Today’s much-requested episode of Electronically Yours features a true legend, Bill Nelson.  He is a singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, painter, video artist, writer and  experimental musician of the highest order. He rose to prominence as the chief songwriter, vocalist and guitarist of the rock group  Be-Bop Deluxe and later Red Noise, and has been described as "one of the mo...

Today's frankly astonishing and unmissable episode features one of the greatest female icons of the post-punk scene - Toyah. From her shocking upbringing, to her family rebellion, into a stellar film and theatre acting career, to her rise to international fame as an award-winning singer and songwriter - she is still the nation’s post-punk sweetheart. And with her husband, the incredible Robert Fri...

This exceptional episode of Electronically Yours features the legendary artist Robin Scott - under the identity of M he was responsible for one of the late 70’s most irresistible hits, Pop Muzik. Emerging originally from the folk music scene, he shared bills with David Bowie, Ralph McTell and John Martyn. He has also written a musical, produced many other bands and remains an inspirational songwri...

This funky episode of Electronically Yours features one of the most famous originators of the Chicago house scene, Derrick Carter.  He is a DJ, record producer and musician, regarded as one of the best underground house key players currently active and is very popular in Europe. As a  remixer , he has worked for a diverse range of artists including  The Beloved ,  The...

Today’s entertaining episode of Electronically Yours features one of the most popular characters in modern rock journalism, John Robb… He is also a singer, songwriter and bassist with his band The Membranes, and has written a multitude of books about his passion, punk and post punk music. His encyclopaedic rock knowledge is unimpeachable, and his literary festival Louder Than Words goes from stren...

This fascinating episode of Electronically Yours features multi-talented musician, author and educator Martin Atkins.  Martin is probably best known for his work in  post-punk  and  industrial groups, particularly Public Image Limited, but also with   Ministry ,  Nine Inch Nails ,  Pigface , and  Killing Joke . He is a very successful author and a passi...

Today's exciting episode of Electronically Yours features American songwriter, synthesist and producer Dave Gamson, most famous in the UK for his iconic work on Scritti Politti’s seminal 80’s albums Cupid and Psyche, Provision and Anomie & Bonhomie.  His incredible list of production and writing credits includes   Kesha ,  Kelly Clarkson ,  Jessie J ,  Adam Lambert ,&n...

This exciting Electronically Yours podcast features mysterious pop star and songwriter Zaine Griff.  His brand of melodramatic new romantic synthpop was much admired in the early 80’s, and he collaborated with such luminaries as mime guru Lindsay Kemp and  The Kinks , David Bowie ,  Kate Bush ,  Gary Numan  and  Hans Zimmer  in music. His legendary ‘lost’ 80’s sy...

This episode of Electronically Yours is part 2 of our xmas special featuring Glenn reading your questions.  We had such fun recording these episodes that we lost track of time, so we decided to split them into parts 1 and 2. Even more hilarious revelations about my life, the EY podcast and Heaven 17/BEF. Ladies and Gentlemen – have a great 2023 – it’s Glenn and Mart part 2... If you can, plea...

This very special Electronically Yours episode stars my buddy Glenn reading the huge number of questions sent in by you, the listeners. In fact, there were so many great (and funny) queries that we have had to split these over 2 episodes. So - this is the equivalent of bringing games in on the last day of school - the hilarious and enlightening Glenn and Mart Christmas special… If you can, please...

This unmissable Electronically Yours episode features   record producer , songwriter,  sound engineer , musician, DJ and author Richard Norris.  He is most famous for his work with Dave Ball in The Grid, but his other collaborations include Robert Fripp, The Moog Foundation,   Soft Cell ,  Psychic TV ,  Black Grape , Space ,  Yello ,  Shakespears Sister ,&nb...

This extremely interesting episode of Electronically Yours features a bona fide national treasure, constantly in the public eye for decades – multiple world champion snooker player Steve Davis. But most astoundingly, he has reinvented his career by following his true passion – music. He is now a DJ  who has performed at Glastonbury and is part of an electronic music group The Utopia Strong, p...

Today’s intriguing Electronically Yours episode features the main man from electronic pop outfit Ladytron, Daniel Hunt.  Daniel is a songwriter, producer, guitarist, keyboardist and DJ, and was a key part of the burgeoning Liverpool music scene in the 90’s. Club entrepreneur, member of multiple bands, movie score composer, Daniel was, and still is, a true renaissance man… Ladies and gentlemen...

Thiss fascinating episode of Electronically Yours features an innovator and true character of the 90’s dance scene, James Lavelle.  He’s an  electronic  musician, record label owner and curator. He founded the  Mo'Wax  record label in 1992, and has been the only constant member of  UNKLE . He directed the 2014 edition of the  Meltdown  festival on London's S...

Today’s exciting episode of Electronically Yours features one of the most innovative and creative DJ’s of the last 30 years, Matt Black.  As part of the DJ team Coldcut, he is a UK-based house and techno producer and DJ that is most known for his funky, deep-driving baselines, and uniquely engaging style. His enduring love of creative technology has made him famous for VJ and music appli...

This episode of Electronically Yours is an autobiography special with the man himself: Martyn Ware! He is a founding member of the bands The Human League, Heaven 17 and B.E.F., and has enjoyed a distinguished career as a producer, working with the likes of Erasure, Sananda Maitreya and Tina Turner. In 2000 he co-founded the world leading immersive sound design practice Illustrious Company with Vin...

Today’s exciting Electronically Yours episode features an old friend and true pioneer of electronic pop music, the great Andy McCluskey from Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.  Together with Paul Humphreys, they created some of the most engaging and loved albums and singles of the 80’s - Enola Gay, Joan of Arc, Maid of Orleans and many other hits… He has a great track record in production als...

This exciting Electronically Yours episode features one of the 80s most enduring and talented performers: Carol Decker. She is the  lead vocalist  of the band  T'Pau , which had major international success in the late 1980s and early 1990s with timeless hits China In Your Hand, and Heart And Soul, and a number 1 album and single in the UK charts. Her charismatic talents have also re...

Today’s exceptional podcast interview features the absolute dons of electronic pop/funk/R&B, the legendary writing and production team of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.  No history of the development and success of black electronic popular music would be possible without the relentless genius of these two brilliant exponents of the art. Originating from the Minneapolis maelstrom of creativity...

Today’s podcast, originally released exclusively via my Patreon, features the fascinating and unique graphic design talents of Sheffield’s own Ian Anderson . Ian is the founder of world-famous design house The Designer’s Republic . They are best known for electronic music logos, album artwork and anti-establishment aesthetics. Since 1986, It has been impossible to miss his dist...

Today’s very special episode features one of the UK’s most influential music producers - Steve Lipson.  His credits are endless, but he is probably best known for his work as Trevor Horn’s right-hand man during the 80’s, including the magnificent Slave To The Rhythm. He has won Grammy’s, Brits and many awards, and it’s impossible to do justice to his work in this brief description. Suffice to...

Todays’s episode, unlocked from the Patreon vaults, features the inimitable Scanner. Robin Rimbaud is an electronic musician who works under the alias Scanner ,  owing to his use of cell phones and police scanners in live performance. He is also a member of the band Githead with Wire's Colin Newman and Malka Spigel, and Max Fran...