The Apollo Audio Podcast

It’s the last episode of the year so time to have a look back and find out what stood out and proved to be memorable. Thanks for listening, we'll be back in the New Year

This Martin and Billy are joined by Alex LoSardo from Love Music Hate Racism for a lively chat about how Love Musis Hate Racism uses live music events to help unite us in the fight against racism. Alex shares stories from the campaign and explores the impact that bands like Rage Against the Machine inspired both his music and activism. It's an engaging conversation filled with plenty of good vibes. Tune in for some inspiration!White Riot Documentaryhttps://www.modernfilms.com/whiteriotRage Against The Machine on SNL (1996)https://www.reddit.com/r/RATM/comments/hhm0z6/full_video_of_rage_performing_on_snl_they_got/

In this episode of the Apollo Audio Podcast, Martin Lumsden and Billy are joined by special guest Paul Hills (yes Billy's dad) to discuss one of his all time favourites - the iconic album "Songs from the Big Chair" by Tears for Fears. We discuss timeless tracks like "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" and "Shout," and the band's unique sound and influence. Paul shares his personal stories about early shows from the band and a recent trip to see the band play a residency in Vegas.

An offensive use of rhythm and tempo!This week, Martin and Billy celebrate Scotland's epic World Cup qualification! 🎉 and their latest gig adventures, including a night at the London Palladium with Howard Jones. Our selected album this week is the somewhat quirky and often detested first major label album from Cardiacs. From wild time signatures to theatrical vibes, we chat about what makes music exciting and unpredictable. Music insights and banter with your favourite hosts on The Apollo Audio Podcast.

This week digital distributor reported that roughly 50,000 fully AI-generated tracks are now uploaded every day, accounting for more than a third of all music delivered to the service. Good lord!Thank the same lad then for the continuing existence of bands like Primus that seem to come out of nowhere and do things that are just not something you could ever be produced by AI mush. Our advice - love it or hate it, we should all try and be a bit more Primus.The Apollo Podcast - the gateway drug to a world of music experiences you never knew you needed. You're welcome.

This week we listen to Angel Dust by Faith No More and discover that while initially wrong-footed by the range of styles and theatricality it's an album that improves immediately on a second listen. Is it bold or ridiculous? You might just have to decide for yourself.Plus, we discuss Spotify's recent deal with the big three labels on AI licensing and share our thoughts on how AI could shape the future of music creativity and performance.

Another of Billy's all time favourite albums, from an artist the Martin readily acknowledges to have prior prejudice against. Can opinions be swayed?

It's been a sad week as we lost several very influential musicians from various eras and genres, so we pay our respects before digging in to the third album from UK crossover dance act The Prodigy. Keith Flint is another artist who left us too soon but he was at the forefront of the biggest commercial and critical hit from a band that have had a hugely successful career and are still being covered today - including by Billy's own band Body who have a surprising connection. If you want to know more, you'll have to listen :)