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Author: Kevin Dodd & Lesley Martin

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Welcome to Britpop Banter – a weekly podcast deep diving into all things Britpop & Indie hosted by Kevin & Lesley.

Season 1: Top 50 Albums between 1990 – 2000
Season 2: The Bands & Albums that appeared after Britpop
Season 3: Britpop's Competition - Dance & Electronica

Please note: Our definition of "Britpop" covers a lot of ground and may not be for the Britpop purists.
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No. 12 Exit Planet Dust

No. 12 Exit Planet Dust

2025-10-1301:59:42

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 95 - The Chemical Brothers - Exit Planet Dust Catch up since last episodeSong of the Week - Electric Desires - Questions Les Sez - New Album Reviews - Suede, Faithless and Royston Club If you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 94 - Underworld - DubnobassCatch up since last episodeSong of the Week - Shame - CutthroatLes Sez - New Album Reviews - Barry cannae swim & Wet PegIf you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 93 EBTG - Walking Wounded Catch up since last episode - Get very comfy! Song of the Week - Kula Shaker! - Broke as Folk Les Sez - New Album Reviews - Pulp, Senses and Death in VegasIf you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 92 Lamb - Debut Album Catch up since last episode Song of the Week - Mary in the Junkyard - Drains Les Sez - New Album Reviews - Rialto, Little Simz & GarbageIf you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 91 Faithless - Reverence Catch up since last episode Song of the Week - ME aka Dj Doddgy. Name to be decided.Les Sez - New Album Reviews - Sports Team, Skunk Anansie, Morcheeba. If you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 90- Leftfield - Rhythm and stealthCatch up since last episode Song of the Week - Callow Youth - Red LeatherLes Sez - New Album Reviews - Real Lies, Kooks and Thom Yorke/Mark Pritchard.If you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
No. 18 Orbital - Insides

No. 18 Orbital - Insides

2025-05-2602:27:31

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 89 - Orbital - Insides Catch up since last episode Song of the Week - Orbital - DeepestLes Sez - New Album Reviews - Deacon Blue, Self Esteem and Mumford & Suns.If you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 88 - Portishead by Portishead Catch up since last episode Song of the Week - The Institutes - AlleywaysLes Sez - New Album Reviews - FKA Twigs, Slow Readers Club & Courting If you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 87 - Bent Programmed to LoveCatch up since last episode Song of the Week - NewDad Sickly Sweet Les Sez - New Album Reviews - Matilda Mann, Doves & Hamish Hawk.If you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 86 AIM - Cold Water Music Catch up since last episode Song of the Week - Wilding - I wish I was Wrong as Usual Les Sez - New Album Reviews - Antony Szmierek, Manics & Pit PonyIf you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky & X: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
No. 22 Goldie - Timeless

No. 22 Goldie - Timeless

2025-03-0302:16:17

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 85 Goldie - TimelessCatch up since last episode Song of the Week - Shapes like People - "When the Radio Plays"Les Sez - New Album Reviews - Cisco Waves & Brooke CombeIf you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky & X: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 84 - Way Out West - Self Titled Debut.Catch up since last episode Song of the Week - The Shop Window - Beyond the StarsLes Sez - New Album Reviews - The Lambrini Girls and Maribou State If you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky & X: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 83 Fatboy Slim - Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars Catch up since last Episode Song of the Week - Dreamcoaster - Don't lie to me Les Sez - New Album Reviews -Franz Ferdinand and David Gray If you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky & X: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
No. 25 Hybrid - Wide Angle

No. 25 Hybrid - Wide Angle

2025-01-1302:14:48

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 82 Hybrid Wide Angle.Catch up since last Episode Song of the Week - We Three Kings - Blackout.Les Sez - New Album Reviews - Liam and John & Fred AgainIf you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky & X: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
No. 26 Fluke - Risotto

No. 26 Fluke - Risotto

2024-12-2301:52:31

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 81: Fluke - RisottoCatch up since last Episode Song of the Week - Fluke - Real Magnificent Les Sez - New Album Reviews - St Etienne and Michael KiwanukaIf you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky & X: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 80 - Basement Jaxx - RemedyCatch up since last Episode Song of the Week - Punching - Emily Says Les Sez - New Album Reviews - Bastille & Primal Scream If you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky & X: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albumsCorrection: I say that Jaxx got to the No.1 in the US, it was the US Dance Charts - not overall Billboard Charts. Apologies.
No. 28 Morcheeba - Big Calm

No. 28 Morcheeba - Big Calm

2024-11-2501:59:06

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance, Trip and Electronic Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 79 - Morcheeba - Big Calm.Catch up since last Episode Song of the Week - Citylightz - IDGAFLes Sez - New Album Reviews - Theis Thaws, Courteeners, RazorlightIf you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook, Blue Sky & X: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 78 - Propellerheads -DecksandDrumsandRockandRollCatch up since last Episode Song of the Week - Moonlight Parade - Incomplete Les Sez - New Album Reviews (Laura Marling, Underworld and Porridge Radio)If you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – new bands, feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook & X: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 77 - Groove Armada - VertigoCatch up since last Episode Song of the Week - Small Black Arrows - Voices in the static Les Sez - New Album Reviews (Travis & Maximo Park) & Mercury Prize ReviewsIf you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook & Twitter: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @BritpopbanterpodcastAll views expressed on this podcast are 100% our own & while we poke fun at some bands and artists – we appreciate their talent and sacrifice to create these albums
Welcome Back!

Welcome Back!

2024-10-1401:29:17

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 3 as they look at the rise of Dance Music in the UK in the 90s, which had a very similar rise to Britpop - and how they both competed against each other.Episode 76 - Welcome BackWhere have we been the last 4 years, and why are we back?Song of the Week - Skylight - Skies are Burning Les Sez - New Album Reviews (Blossoms & Wunderhorse) & Mercury Prize Reviews (Berwyn & Barry can't Swim) If you like this episode or the series so far - please give us a rating.Thanks for listening & we REALLY want to hear from you – feedback, questions, memories:Email: BritpopBanter@Gmail.com. Facebook & Twitter: @BritpopBanter Instagram: @Britpopbanterpodcast
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