Stateside Madness Official
The official podcast of the Madness American fan service, Stateside Madness, dedicated to the nutty sound of the British pop band Madness. We are the U.S. affiliate of MIS, the Madness Information Service. Check us out at statesidemadness.com, on Twitter (@StatesideMDNSS), and on Facebook (@StatesideMadness). Please note: The music clips included in this podcast fall under the ”Fair Use Doctrine” as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, and news reporting.
Episodes
Join us for another album deep dive! This week, Laurie and Poly explore Suggs’ 1995 solo debut album “The Lone Ranger.” In Camden Town, I’ll meet you by the underground....
This week, Laurie & Poly sit down with John Hasler, who is known to fans of Madness as the original Bed & Breakfast Man. John was with Madness from their earliest days as the North London Invaders, and since that time he has worn many hats: drummer, lead singer, and ultimately manager of the band. This is a great interview that Madness fans should not miss!
Please check out John's band CRABS! on Bandcamp: https://getcrabs.bandcamp...
On this episode Laurie and Poly are taken on a whirlwind tour of Albino Brown's world of Third Wave Ska. Albino founded The Ska Parade radio show and his list of friends is a veritable who's who of American ska, including Fishbone, No Doubt, Sublime, and British ex-pat Dave Wakeling. He is also an author of an upcoming book about the artwork of ska and shares with us the story behind the iconic Beat Girl logo and the Madness comic...
This week we continue our series of episodes on Madness-adjacent bands with The Lee Thompson Ska Orchestra and their 2013 debut album, “The Benevolence of Sister Mary Ignatius.” Join us as we do a track-by-track deep dive into this classic of ska and discuss the history behind each track.
This week we take a very slight detour to explore one of the many Madness band members’ side projects. Voice of the Beehive was formed in 1987 when American sisters Tracey Bryn and Melissa Brooke Belland teamed up with Woody and Bedders of Madness. Over the next nine years, they would see a handful of lineup changes and moderate success in the UK and Australia (as well as some airplay on college radio here in the USA). Join Laurie ...
Terry Hall was best known as the lead vocalist for the British ska and 2 Tone band, The Specials. In this podcast episode, we discuss Terrys musical career, starting with his time as the lead vocalist for The Squad in 1977 and continuing with The Specials in the late 1970s and early 1980s. We also talk about his solo career and his work with other bands and artists, such as Fun Boy Three, The Colourfield, and Vegas. Terry Hall died...
We have another treat for our listeners this week: Mike B of the Madness-inspired band G-MEN! Mike dropped by to chat about music and his inspirations, as well as what it’s like being a Madness fan in Sweden. This episode includes 4 original songs by G-MEN: “Rude Boy, Rude Girl”, “Thisflix & Thatflix,” “2 Tone Girl,” and “Mi Da’s Old Cap,” as well as a cover of the old Ramones banger “I Don’t Care.” Be sure to visit G-MEN online & ...
This week we sit down for a chat with Matt Holt, one-half of The Bed & Breakfast Men. Matt talks to us about what inspired him and his cousin Nick to start a Madness tribute band (with ukuleles!), meeting heroes Mike Barson and Lee Thompson, playing at the iconic Dublin Castle, and filming their music videos. Matt also discusses an upcoming show in memory of “Chezzer” Chesney, who was well-known to many Madness fans. This episode i...
This week’s episode is dedicated to Suggs’ second solo album “The Three Pyramids Club” (1998). Join us for a track-by-track deep dive as we explore this musical adventure that takes us from seedy Soho jazz clubs to New Orleans to the drifting sands of the Nile. Dance, Cleopatra, dance!
On Oct. 14, 1981, Madness released their feature film, “Madness: Take It Or Leave It,” directed by Dave Robinson. In honor of the 41st anniversary of the movie, Laurie & Poly do a deep dive, discussing the film, its impact and importance... and the music! Join us, won’t you?
This week we celebrate the anniversary of the release of Madness’ third studio album “7,” released October 2, 1981 (unfortunately, not in the USA). Laurie & Poly take us track by track through an album deep dive, from “Cardiac Arrest” to “Day on the Town.” You know, 7 just happens to be our lucky number!
This week, Poly sits down with Roddy Radiation, legendary guitarist & songwriter for The Specials, The Tearjerkers, and The Bonediggers. Be sure to listen as Roddy recalls his storied career within the 2Tone ska movement.
Songs included in this episode:
- “Wake Up” - The Coventry Automatics
- “Little B***h” - The Coventry Automatics
- “Concrete Jungle” - The Specials
- “Rat Race” - The Specials
- “Braggin’ and Tryin’ Not to Lie” - Roddy...
This week we interview members of two up-and-coming New York-based bands that we think Madness fans will love. First, we chat with Ratas En Zelo, a Latina punk band—with accordion! Then, we are joined by Stop the Presses, a ska reggae band. We are really excited about these two bands, and we think you will be, too.
Songs included in this episode:
- “Vete, vete” - Ratas En Zelo
- “Despertar” - Ratas En Zelo
- “Mi país es mi planeta” -...
In this special second anniversary episode of Stateside Madness, we will count down the top ten Madness moments chosen by you, the fans! That’s right: we asked, you answered, and now we are going to revisit the fans’ favorite moments in Madness band history. We’ll also share a few anecdotes of fans from Twitter and Facebook. So, pull on your Doctor Martens and get ready for the Top Ten Madness Moments!
This week, we take a little break from our usual content as Poly shares with us his Summer Mix Tape. Poly has curated a good mix of classic punk, rock, and alternative music for summer listening (and of course there is Madness in the mix, too). So, pull on your board shorts, grab your Sony Walkman, and pop in Poly’s Summer Mix Tape!
This week we shift our focus to Camden Town’s other music legend, Amy Winehouse. On this, the eleventh anniversary of her passing, Laurie & Poly do a deep dive into the career of this legendary songstress who was taken from us far too soon.
Time for another album deep dive, Stateside Madness fans! Join us on this musical journey back in time to the year 1982: Thatcher was in power in the UK, John Hinckley’s trial for the attempted assassination of the President Reagan began, E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial was a smash at the box office, and Madness released a single that would propel them to worldwide fame. That's right, fans: this week, Laurie & Poly take us through the ...
This week, Stiff Records’ cofounder Dave Robinson drops by to chat with Laurie & Poly! Robbo talks about discovering and signing Madness, making the bands’ iconic videos, a few other Stiff acts... and the one band he regrets not signing. This is a Stateside Madness exclusive interview that you won’t want to miss!
Late May and early June 2022 were the dates American fans had been expecting to finally see the band. Unfortunately, the U.S. tour was canceled, leaving Poly stuck with plane tickets. So, making the best of it, he decided to fly out to California anyway & host a meetup for Madness fans. This episode is the result of his trip. We interview two “super fans,” Bone and Al, who shared with us their experiences as Madness fans on the wro...
This week we sit down with Silky, who is one-half of the up-and-coming British ska duo Death of Guitar Pop. Madness and Suggs have been hugely influential on this band’s sound, which will become evident when you listen to the music this week. Silky drops by to chat about music, Madness, and the D.I.Y. scene for indy musicians. So, sit back, listen, and enjoy the Death of Guitar Pop!
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