{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6db0ea50-821b-436b-9068-e278bd752829/6ad10c75b9a0305b855780a0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Special Guest - Liam Howe / Sneaker Pimps","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611ee34b06c05e56f5f40f40/1792084361890-93213dd5-aafd-4c24-85aa-70156a45d11d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Welcome to Off The Beat and Track!</strong></p><p>In this special episode, host <strong>Stu Whiffen</strong> sits down with the incredibly talented <strong>Liam Howe</strong>—musician, songwriter, producer and founding member of the legendary trip-hop band <strong>Sneaker Pimps</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>As one of the creative forces behind Sneaker Pimps, Liam helped shape the unmistakable sound of the 1990s with their groundbreaking debut album <em>Becoming X</em>, featuring iconic tracks including <strong>6 Underground, Spin Spin Sugar and Tesko Suicide</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Blending atmospheric electronica, alternative rock and cinematic production, Sneaker Pimps became one of the defining acts of the trip-hop era. Beyond the band, Liam has built an impressive career as a songwriter and producer, collaborating with artists including <strong>Lana Del Rey, Marina and the Diamonds and FKA twigs</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>🎶 <strong>In this episode, we talk about:</strong></p><p>✅ Liam&#39;s early musical influences and the records that shaped his childhood</p><p>✅ The formation of Sneaker Pimps and the creation of their groundbreaking debut album <em>Becoming X</em></p><p>✅ His experiences writing and producing music for other artists</p><p>✅ The creative process behind some of his most memorable recordings</p><p>✅ The songs, artists and musical memories that have soundtracked his life</p><p>✅ Reflections on an extraordinary career in music and what comes next</p><p><br></p><p>From the explosion of trip-hop in the 1990s to working behind the scenes with some of contemporary music&#39;s most exciting artists, this is a fascinating journey through the life and musical world of <strong>Liam Howe</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>As always on <strong>Off The Beat and Track</strong>, we use music as the starting point to explore the stories, memories and experiences that have shaped our guests.</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Hit <strong>LIKE</strong> if you enjoy the episode and <strong>SUBSCRIBE</strong> for more conversations exploring the lives and music of incredible artists!</p><p><br></p><p>💥 <strong>Support the Podcast:</strong></p><p>☕ Buy Me a Coffee – <a href=\"https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen</a></p><p>🎧 Patreon – Patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack</p><p><br></p><p>🔔 <strong>Stay Connected:</strong></p><p>🌍 Website – <a href=\"http://www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com</a></p><p>🐦 X – @beatandtrackpod</p><p>📘 Facebook – Off The Beat &amp; Track Podcast</p><p><br></p><p>#OffTheBeatAndTrack #LiamHowe #SneakerPimps #BecomingX #6Underground #SpinSpinSugar #TripHop #90sMusic #MusicProducer #ElectronicMusic #AlternativeMusic #MusicPodcast #BehindTheMusic #SubscribeNow</p>","author_name":"stuart whiffen"}