A little bonus podcast while we're on a short break. A trip to the park, a trip to see Paddington in Peru and a trip out to see Faux Real supporting Los Bitchos. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to stay posted and subscribe to the What Song Substack! Back next week with a very special guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are graced with the presence of Tom Fleming who's just released his gorgeous second solo album 'Endless Rain' under his One True Pairing moniker. The ex-Wild Beasts guitarist and vocalist guides us through his selections discussing the Kerrang plastered walls of his youth, what song he'd listen to in a getaway car chase and the impact of Kate Bush's 'Hounds of Love' on 'Two Dancers'. Check out all the songs discussed at the links below: Apple Music Playlist Spotify Playlist Go...

This week, we're guided through the What Song selections of Faux Real, a genre defying duo who have made one of the albums of the year. We discuss heelys, dance routines, whether the Walker brothers were on acid and a life changing concert experience at the Hollywood Bowl. Don't sleep on this playlist of the songs discussed - it's full of gems: Apple Music Spotify Go stream their album 'Faux Ever'. Watch the amazing video for 'Walking Away From My Demons'. Go catch them on tour with the...

Welcome back! This week BBC 6 Music's Deb Grant is on the show to guide us through her What Song playlist. We chat about the song that soundtracked a life-changing trip to Memphis, her first hand experience in the boxing ring and the power of Irish trad music. Dig straight into Deb's awesome selections at the playlist links below. I couldn't add the specified live version of Diana Ross' 'I Ain't Been Licked' to the playlist, so be sure to check it out in all its sparkling jumpsuit glory here:...

What up! We welcome Nick Llobet (otherwise known as youbet) to discuss their What Song playlist. We discuss a New York trip soundtracked by Ricky Martin, a run in with Patti Smith on the subway and the importance of strong fingernails when performing Flamenco guitar among many other things. Listen to all the awesome songs discussed on the show at the playlists below: Apple Music playlist Spotify playlist Check out 'Way To Be' by youbet, beautifully strange and super melodic music. Links to...

This week we invite Professor Skye to take us through his What Song playlist. The French professor turned Youtube music reviewer discusses his love of Chewbacca, Isaac Hayes and what song he'd put on if Abraham Lincoln threw him the aux lead. Listen to all the tunes discussed on the show at the playlists below: Apple Music Spotify And be sure to check out Professor Skye's channel for his awesome, thoughtful takes on music here. Here are a few of my favourites: The Three Failures of Drake-...