Sam George, Amy Joe & Andy Smith

Tracks On Trial

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Tracks on Trial is a weekly music commentary and analysis podcast created and hosted by producer and composer Sam George, who is joined by artists and songwriters Amy Joe and Andy Smith. Each episode steps inside the creative engine room of a song, a genre, or a movement, exploring what makes music powerful, provocative, innovative, or culturally significant. The show treats listening as an artform. Every track becomes evidence, every idea becomes an argument, and every episode invites the audience to question what they think they know about modern music. Sam brings a unique perspective shaped...

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Sam George, Amy Joe & Andy Smith

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Royal Blood, Modern Rock & the Future of Guitar Music | Tracks On Trial 09.12.2025 1:07:02

Is modern rock evolving… or losing what made it powerful in the first place? In this episode of Tracks On Trial , Sam George, Amy Jo, and Andy explore the state of modern rock music, breaking down how today’s artists combine classic rock attitude with contemporary production, indie experimentation, emotional songwriting, and genre-blending creativity. Featuring discussions around Royal Blood, The...

Sex Pistols, black midi & Punk Rock’s Evolution on Trial 02.12.2025 1:03:45

Is punk rock a genre… or a mindset? In this episode of Tracks On Trial , Sam George, Amy Jo, and Andy dive into the history, evolution, and enduring chaos of punk rock, from politically explosive early classics to modern experimental acts pushing rebellion into entirely new territory. Featuring discussions on Sex Pistols’ God Save the Queen, Stiff Little Fingers, MC5, black midi, Green Day, Gallow...

Robert Plant, Alison Krauss & Country Collaborations on Trial 25.11.2025 1:19:07

What makes a musical collaboration feel authentic… and why do some duets completely fall apart? In this episode of Tracks On Trial , Sam George, Amy Jo, and Andy explore country and Americana collaborations, examining the chemistry, tension, creativity, and occasional chaos that emerge when artists from different musical worlds come together. Featuring discussions on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss...

Oasis, Rage Against the Machine & Iconic Rock Anthems on Trial 18.11.2025 1:20:02

What makes a song impossible to live without? In the debut episode of Tracks On Trial , Sam George, Amy Jo, and Andy Smith bring their most beloved songs into the courtroom of music, debating the rock anthems, emotional classics, and genre-defining tracks that shaped their identities and musical tastes. Featuring discussions on a-ha, Oasis, Rage Against the Machine, Alter Bridge, The Cadillac Thre...