EPISODE · Jun 10, 2017 · 50 MIN
Podcast #57: Billy Bragg’s skiffle book, space electronica, Glen Campbell’s farewell
from Bigmouth · host Podmasters
Billy Bragg’s new book reckons that skiffle was the original punk DIY explosion – is he right? Can you enjoy an album by a desperately ill star who has to be coaxed through the recording? And why did cosmic synth music sell so well in health food shops? Special guests Kate Mossman of The New Statesman and Travis Elborough join Andrew and Matt to sort it all out. Click here to listen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Billy Bragg’s new book reckons that skiffle was the original punk DIY explosion – is he right? Can you enjoy an album by a desperately ill star who has to be coaxed through the recording? And why did cosmic synth music sell so well in health food shops? Special guests Kate Mossman of The New Statesman and Travis Elborough join Andrew and Matt to sort it all out. Click here to listen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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