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August 14, 2025 β€’ 57 mins

πŸ”₯ Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! πŸ”₯

In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the one and only Peter Cunnah, frontman and songwriter of the iconic '90s band D:Ream.

Best known for their uplifting anthem Things Can Only Get Better, D:Ream blended pop, soul, and dance to create a sound that defined an era. Peter opens up about the band’s rise to fame, the song’s unexpected political legacy, and his lifelong love of music and songwriting.


🎢 In this episode, we cover:

βœ… The story behind Things Can Only Get Better and its cultural impact

βœ… Peter’s journey through the music industry and the highs of the '90s dance-pop scene

βœ… Collaborating with musicians like Brian Cox and navigating fame

βœ… What D:Ream is up to now and Peter’s reflections on a life in music


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