Bugeye's Rock, Pop, Rambles
Indie band Bugeye take you an amusing journey with tales of music legends and new music discoveries. Expect tales of glory, glamour, addiction, the underdog, murder, suicide, consiracy theories and darn good music. Bugeye are Angela Martin, Paula Snow, Kerrie Smith and Grace Healy with guest background comments from Julia Woollams. Patreon - Support our show pretty please! Hang out with us on: Twitter Facebook Show produced by Angela Martin and design by Julia Woollams of 31% Wool Ltd Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bugeyes-rock-pop-rambles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Paula and Angela look at the meaning behind Katy’ Perry’s song ‘Firework’ alongside random facts about Bonfire night. They then go down a darker path of true crime with Neko Case’s song ‘Deep Red Bells’ and Nirvana’s ‘Polly’.
WARNING: In this episode we talk about the Green River serial killer and serial rapist Gerald Friend which some listeners may find upsetting.
New Music this week is from Loose Articles and Rosebush.
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This week Angela and Kerrie look at the stories behind songs about revenge. Featuring: You’re So Vain by Carly Simon, How do you sleep by John Lennon, I Did What I did For Maria by Tony Christie and Taylor Swift's, Bad Blood.
This weeks new music is from ARXX, GENN, Shattercones and Portobello Express.
If you like the show and want to support us, we're now on Patreon! Coem and join the cool kids for special rewards, beh...
This week is our 52nd episode and our theme is songs with numbers in the title. Expect tales of Bob Dylan’s most vile song, love potions, social commentary with Across 110th Street, and anti-war song 99 Red Balloons.
New Music this week from Loud Women, Kath and the Kicks and Jitensha.
If you have new music you would like us to play or a story to tell, please email rockpoprambles@gmail.com
This week we talk about absolute legends, Dolly Parton and Charley Pride. Expect truly inspirational stories of rags to riches, socking it to the man and new music from Maya Lakhani and Portobello Express.
If you would like to support the show and new music, we have a Patreon page with free music, exclusive podcasts and merchandise in thanks for your support. Head over to https://www.patreon.com/Bugeye
This week we are joined by special guests, ARXX, for a Brighton special podcast where we talk Riot Grrl band Huggy Bear and King George the IV, underground tunnels, a 40 foot music room and more!
New music from Genn, ARXX and Time to Act.
If you have a story, correction or some music that you would like us to play, please email us at rockpoprambles@gmail.com
If you want to support the show, our music and make us love you to th...
This week we celebrate four feminist anthems and the stories behing them, including queen of soul Aretha Franklin ‘Respect’, Taylor Swift ‘The Man’, Bikini Kill ‘Feels Blind’ and the Spice Girls ‘Wannabe’
Got at story you want to tell or new music you think we should hear? Email us at rockpoprambles@gmail.com
New music this week comes from Suncharmer, Hadda Be and Flinch
Suncharmer - https://www.suncharmerband.co.uk
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This week we’re talking about songs that feature animals in the title. From ‘Bat out of hell’ by Meatloaf to Princes ‘When Doves Cry’ – we look at the stories behind the songs and amusing facts about some of the artists.
The complete list of songs we discuss are as follows: 'Apeman' by The Kinks, 'When Doves Cry' by Prince, 'Black Dog' by Arlo Parks, 'Bat out of hell' by Meatloaf, 'Hungry like a wolf' by Duran Duran, 'Eye of the...
Join us for the tales of Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix with special guest, Holly from the band Berries. Expect random facts about doors, and too much wine.
If you have a story you want to share or new music you want us to play, drop us a message at rockpoprambles@gmail.com you can also hang out with us on https://www.patreon.com/Bugeye
New music this week is from Shattercones, Berries, Scrounge and Atom by Atom.
...This week we are talking about two artists known for their sexy songs inspiring many a couple to hop into the sack. We’re talking about the absolute legend and empress of blues, Bessie Smith and the walrus of love, Barry White.
New music this week comes from The Anderson Tapes, Anorak Patch and Naz and Ella.
Want to support the show, get access to loads of bonus content and basically hang out with all the cool kids? Ge...
This week the show’s theme is songs with a day of the week in the title. We tell you the story of ‘I don’t like Mondays’ by Boomtown Rats, U2’s ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’, Friday I’m in Love’ by The Cure, cheese classic 'Saturday Night' by Whigfield, 'Friday' by Rebecca Black and last but not least, 'Monday, Monday' by The Mama's and Papa's.
As if that wasn't enough, we have some dead exciting new music by The Other Ones 'Forever Yo...
Kezza and Two-Keys talk about two key festivals that marked important moments in the Counterculture movement of the 60s and 70s. Kerrie explores some fun facts and stories from the most famous festival of the era, Woodstock. Grace shines a light on the Counterculture movement in Mexico through the historic and intriguing story of the Festival Rock y Ruedas de Avándaro.
New music comes from Berries and Swine ...
This week it's all about keeping it local with stories from where we live. Paula talks about the legendry Crystal Palace Bowl and Bob Marley & The Wailers performance. Angela heads across the Thames, back to Canning Town in East London where she grew up to tell us about the famous Bridge House music venue and the band The Cockney Rejects and how football hooligans and the right wing momentarily ruined their career.
New ...
It’s blue January hence this week’s theme focusing on songs with the colour blue in the title. This week we talk about 'Blue Suede Shoes' by Elvis, 'Blue' by Joni Mitchell, 'Mister Blue Sky' by Electric Light Orchestra, 'Pale Blue Eyes' by The Velvet Underground, Ella Mae Morse and 'The House of Blue Lights' and last but not least 'Blue (Da Ba Dee)' by Eiffel 65.
Our new music hot picks this week come from Moses 'Pawns', Hadda B...
This week Paula and Angela celebrate the anniversary of David Bowie’s final studio album, ‘Blackstar’, and the hidden messages within the artwork and also his birthday. The 8th of January isn't only David Bowie's birthday, but also Dame Shirley Bassey's. We dive into her work with John Barry on some of the most famous Bond theme tunes.
New music this week comes from GENN 'Feel' and The Ringards 'Helen Mirren.
Show Notes:
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WARNING: There are words in the story of Fairytale of New York that some people may find offensive.
Merry Christmas! This week, join all fours member of Bugeye as we tell you the stories behind your most loved and hated Christmas songs, featuring:
The Waitresses – Christmas Wrapping
Jona Lewie – Stop the cavalry
Various artists – Santa Claus is coming to town
Wham – Last Christmas
Cliff Richard – Mistletoe and wine
Rage against th...
This week Kerrie and Angela mix music with true crime and cover the tragic shooting of John Lennon and the ridiculous kidnapping of Frank Sinatra Jr. Expect laughs and tears as we recap the stories of these events.
If you would like to suggest a story or new music for us to play, please email us at rockpoprambles@gmail.com
If you would also like to donate to the show and join the members club, please head on over to htt...
Ahoy Matey! This week we tell you the story of Pirate Radio Station, Radio Caroline with special guest Charlie Ashcroft from Amazing Radio.
Radio Caroline which launched in the 60s in reaction to the monopoly of the BBC and the major labels. The station took residency on a boat in the sea just outside British territory and went on to be one of the biggest stations in the UK, much to the digust of the labels and the governments. ...
This week’s theme is songs about masturbation including Cindy Laupers ‘She Bop’, Orgasm Addict by Buzzcocks, I touch myself by Divinyls, B.O.B by Macy Gray and Billy Idol’s Dancing with myself. We discuss the back stories to these songs and the impact they had for the bands. From breast cancer awareness to Blue Boy and a few amusing slang terms, this show's packed with some unexpected facts.
We also have lots of new music too. P...
Kerrie and Grace venture further afield to explore stories from the world of music outside of Europe and North America. We explore the tragic but fascinating story of the thriving Cambodian Rock scene during the 60s and early-70s and how it was brutally silenced by the Khmer Rouge in 1975 before travelling to Africa to chat about the sociopolitical world and music of Fela Kuti and Afrobeat.
New music ho...
Angela and Paula are joined this week by Pete Darrington and Sarah Lay from one of the UKs most exciting labels, Reckless Yes. We explore the year 2016 in music from Beyonce to Parque Courts and how Reckless Yes was born. Discover guilty pleasures, tips for bands looking to work with a label and fantasy band, Fire All Weapons.
New music this week is from the Reckless Yes roster, including LIINES, Nervous Twitch and Eilis Fra...
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