From The Vault: How Soon Is Now
"A shyness that is criminally vulgar". The Smiths' ode to the angst of the unloved is - scarily - 40 years old. It remains Morrissey's most celebrated and affecting lyric.
James' Blog - SongbookLM
Using Google's extraordinary NotebookLM tool to create mini artificial intelligence podcasts, conducting what they call a "deep dive" into both the big songs of the moment and some particularly notable classics. And you'll be amazed just what they uncover.
Defying Gravity
It ain't easy being green, just ask Elphaba. The signature song from Wicked winds up a UK Top 10 hit for the very first time thanks to the brand new movie. But just what is the song all about deep down?
From The Vault: Pillowtalk
Topical, as he's staging live shows in Britain for the first time in forever, a short and sweet dive into ZAYN's debut solo hit (and his only UK No.1 single to date) - Pillowtalk.
People Watching
Sam Fender's highest new entry ever took him straight into the UK Top 5, just a few weeks before Christmas. And our AI hosts love it to bits.
From The Vault: Rock And Roll Dreams Come Through
"The angels had guitars even before they had wings". Jim Steinman's ultimate paen to the redemptive power of rock and roll remains one of his most powerful lyrics. But will Steve and Sharon end up moved by it too?
Angel Of My Dreams
Jade Thirwall's viscious swipe at the fame that made her landed her a huge smash hit on her debut. And Steve and Sharon get where she is coming from.
From The Vault: Rotterdam
The best listens are when Steve and Sharon pull apart a song that swirls with metaphors. And nail it too.
That's So True
NotebookLM's podcast voices dig deep into Gracie Abrams' No.1 hit. And start to get a bit emotional themselves.
An Introduction
In which I explain what on earth this is all about. And hopefully get ready to blow people's minds.
