Britpop Banter

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.

No. 29 Propellerheads - Decksandrumsandrockandroll

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

11-11
02:25:11

No. 30 Groove Armada - Vertigo

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

10-28
02:06:19

Welcome Back!

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

10-14
01:29:17

Radiohead - Kid A

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 2 as they look at the great bands and albums that came in the decade following Britpop. Episode 75 - Radiohead - Kid AWrap up from Last weekSong of the Week - Mount Famine - PulseLes Sez - New Album Reviews - Another Sky, Travis and Everything Everything Album Details - Producer, Label, Release Date etcThe UK Charts at release - Single & AlbumBackground of the albumSingles & Videos with Chart positionRun through the album track by trackReviews on the album - positive & negativeOur scores & WhyPromote the band (Tours, Twitter & FB)Next weeks albumIf 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

10-19
02:27:09

Snow Patrol - Final Straw

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 2 as they look at the great bands and albums that came in the decade following Britpop. Episode 74 - Snow Patrol - Final StrawWrap up from Last weekSong of the Week - Shader - Time is Right Les Sez - New Album Reviews - Biffy Clyro & DovesAlbum Details - Producer, Label, Release Date etcThe UK Charts at release - Single & AlbumBackground of the albumSingles & Videos with Chart positionRun through the album track by trackReviews on the album - positive & negativeOur scores & WhyPromote the band (Tours, Twitter & FB)Next weeks albumIf 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

10-05
02:24:29

Mansun - Little Kix

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 2 as they look at the great bands and albums that came in the decade following Britpop. Episode 73 - Mansun - Little KixWrap up from Last weekSong of the Week - Stuart Wills - Sometimes (www.stuartwills.com)Les Sez - New Album Reviews - Lanterns on the Lake & GeorgiaAlbum Details - Producer, Label, Release Date etcThe UK Charts at release - Single & AlbumBackground of the albumSingles & Videos with Chart positionRun through the album track by trackReviews on the album - positive & negativeOur scores & WhyPromote the band (Tours, Twitter & FB)Next weeks albumIf 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

09-21
01:56:52

Idlewild - The Remote Part

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 2 as they look at the great bands and albums that came in the decade following Britpop. Episode 72 - Idlewild - The Remote PartWrap up from Last weekSong of the Week - Katherine Ally - Sunny Days Les Sez - New Album Reviews - Stormzy, Moses Boyd and Charlie XCXAlbum Details - Producer, Label, Release Date etcThe UK Charts at release - Single & AlbumBackground of the albumSingles & Videos with Chart positionRun through the album track by trackReviews on the album - positive & negativeOur scores & WhyPromote the band (Tours, Twitter & FB)Next weeks albumIf 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

09-07
01:58:02

Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say....

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 2 as they look at the great bands and albums that came in the decade following Britpop. Episode 71 - Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am....Wrap up from Last weekSong of the Week - Backinhumanform - Shadows Les Sez - New Album Reviews - Anna Meridith & Dua Lipa Album Details - Producer, Label, Release Date etcThe UK Charts at release - Single & AlbumBackground of the albumSingles & Videos with Chart positionRun through the album track by trackReviews on the album - positive & negativeOur scores & WhyPromote the band (Tours, Twitter & FB)Next weeks albumIf 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

08-24
01:51:59

Charlatans - Wonderland

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 2 as they look at the great bands and albums that came in the decade following Britpop. Episode 70 - Charlatans - Wonderland Wrap up from Last weekSong of the Week - Feverjaw - ArcadeLes Sez - New Album Reviews - Michael Kiwanuka & KanoAlbum Details - Producer, Label, Release Date etcThe UK Charts at release - Single & AlbumBackground of the albumSingles & Videos with Chart positionRun through the album track by trackReviews on the album - positive & negativeOur scores & WhyPromote the band (Tours, Twitter & FB)Next weeks albumIf 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

08-10
01:56:52

Turin Brakes - The Optimist

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 2 as they look at the great bands and albums that came in the decade following Britpop. Episode 69 Turin Brakes - The Optimist Wrap up from Last weekSong of the Week - Stanleys - Better LifeLes Sez - New Album Reviews - Paul Weller & The MarinersAlbum Details - Producer, Label, Release Date etcThe UK Charts at release - Single & AlbumBackground of the albumSingles & Videos with Chart positionRun through the album track by trackReviews on the album - positive & negativeOur scores & WhyPromote the band (Tours, Twitter & FB)Next weeks albumIf 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

07-27
01:58:01

BB Special: Mercury Machine

A Special Episode - We interview Mercury Machine members Tim and Carl, playing songs from their debut self titled album and the newly released EP Ascend.If you have enjoyed this - please let us know and we will reach out to other artists to interview and showcase their music. 

07-20
56:19

Maximo Park - A Certain Trigger

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 2 as they look at the great bands and albums that came in the decade following Britpop. Episode 67 Maximo Park - A Certain Trigger Wrap up from Last weekSong of the Week - Mercury Machine - The Calling Les Sez - New Album Reviews - The Howl and the Hum & SuperdroneAlbum Details - Producer, Label, Release Date etcThe UK Charts at release - Single & AlbumBackground of the albumSingles & Videos with Chart positionRun through the album track by trackReviews on the album - positive & negativeOur scores & WhyPromote the band (Tours, Twitter & FB)Next weeks albumIf 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

07-13
01:52:01

Keane - Hopes & Fears

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 2 as they look at the great bands and albums that came in the decade following Britpop. Episode 66 Keane - Hopes & Fears Wrap up from Last weekSong of the Week - Motel Thieves - Make it betterLes Sez - New Album Reviews - Badly Drawn Boy & Sports TeamAlbum Details - Producer, Label, Release Date etcThe UK Charts at release - Single & AlbumBackground of the albumSingles & Videos with Chart positionRun through the album track by trackReviews on the album - positive & negativeOur scores & WhyPromote the band (Tours, Twitter & FB)Next weeks albumIf 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

06-29
01:56:48

Pj Harvey - Stories

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 2 as they look at the great bands and albums that came in the decade following Britpop. Episode 65 PJ Harvey - Stories from the City,  Stories from the Sea.Wrap up from Last weekSong of the Week - The Levis - Expect ThisLes Sez - New Album Reviews - Tim Burgess & The 1975Album Details - Producer, Label, Release Date etcThe UK Charts at release - Single & AlbumBackground of the albumSingles & Videos with Chart positionRun through the album track by trackReviews on the album - positive & negativeOur scores & WhyPromote the band (Tours, Twitter & FB)Next weeks albumIf 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

06-15
02:18:46

Franz Ferdinand - Debut

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 2 as they look at the great bands and albums that came in the decade following Britpop. Episode 64 - Franz Ferdinand - Debut Album Wrap up from Last weekSong of the Week - Valve: "Dysphoria" Les Sez - New Album Reviews - Baxter Jury & Callum BeattieAlbum Details - Producer, Label, Release Date etcThe UK Charts at release - Single & AlbumBackground of the albumSingles & Videos with Chart positionRun through the album track by trackReviews on the album - positive & negativeOur scores & WhyPromote the band (Tours, Twitter & FB)Next weeks albumIf 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

06-01
02:00:39

BB Special: Moonlight Parade

A Special Episode - We interview Moonlight Parade members Alex and Ben, playing songs from their first two albums (Out of Nothing & Caught in a Wave) and the newly released EP Paint the Sun.Songs played:Why Don't You Talk - Out of Nothing Miracles - Caught in a Wave Paint the Sun - Paint the Sun EPI'd really like to meet you man - Paint the Sun EPIf you have enjoyed this - please let us know and we will reach out to other artists to interview and showcase. 

05-25
50:31

Gomez - How We Operate

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 2 as they look at the great bands and albums that came in the decade following Britpop. Episode 62 - Gomez: How We OperateWrap up from Last weekSong of the Week - The Mariners - Bring Her Back to Me Les Sez - New Album Reviews - Morrisey & Le RouxAlbum Details - Producer, Label, Release Date etcThe UK Charts at release - Single & AlbumBackground of the albumSingles & Videos with Chart positionRun through the album track by trackReviews on the album - positive & negativeOur scores & WhyPromote the band (Tours, Twitter & FB)Next weeks albumIf 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

05-18
02:11:02

Starsailor - Love is here

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 2 as they look at the great bands and albums that came in the decade following Britpop. Episode 61 - Starsailor - Love is here. Wrap up from Last weekSong of the Week - Cult With No Name: Needle & ThreadLes Sez - New Album Reviews - Ben Watt & Laura MarlingAlbum Details - Producer, Label, Release Date etcThe UK Charts at release - Single & AlbumBackground of the albumSingles & Videos with Chart positionRun through the album track by trackReviews on the album - positive & negativeOur scores & WhyPromote the band (Tours, Twitter & FB)Next weeks albumIf 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

05-11
02:13:18

Coldplay - Parachutes

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 2 as they look at the great bands and albums that came in the decade following Britpop. Episode 60 - Coldplay - ParachutesWrap up from Last weekSong of the Week - Bluff - JuxtaposedLes Sez - New Album Reviews - EOB & Mystery JetsAlbum Details - Producer, Label, Release Date etcThe UK Charts at release - Single & AlbumBackground of the albumSingles & Videos with Chart positionRun through the album track by trackReviews on the album - positive & negativeOur scores & WhyPromote the band (Tours, Twitter & FB)Next weeks albumIf 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

05-04
02:34:22

Oasis - SOTSOG

Join Kevin & Lesley in Season 2 as they look at the great bands and albums that came in the decade following Britpop. Episode 59 - Oasis - Standing on the Shoulder of GiantsWrap up from Last weekSong of the Week - Become the Sky - Rain DownLes Sez - New Album Reviews - Gerry Cinnamon & Porridge Radio Album Details - Producer, Label, Release Date etcThe UK Charts at release - Single & AlbumBackground of the albumSingles & Videos with Chart positionRun through the album track by trackReviews on the album - positive & negativeOur scores & WhyPromote the band (Tours, Twitter & FB)Next weeks albumIf 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

04-27
02:33:53

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