
Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware
Heaven 17, British Electric Foundation and Illustrious Company's Martyn Ware talks to the famous artists from the worlds of music, art, film, comedy, TV and creativity that he's encountered during his 40 year career. These interviews are rare and precious gems, featuring a raw and sometimes irreverent take on life and the things that make life worth living, Diving deep into the biographical ocean, these podcasts are an unmissable insight into a series of fascinating lives...
Production and occasional musical interludes by Charles Stooke
Engineer - Charles Stooke, Artwork - Malcolm Garrett.
Latest episodes

Jun 5, 2025 • 1h 16min
EP250.1: Woody Woodmansey pt.1
Today’s epic episode of Electronically Yours is part 1 of a 2 part final episode featuring the rock legend and Spider From Mars, Woody Woodmansey.Born in Hull, his exceptional work with Bowie in his breakthrough period has gone down in history as a major influence on so many bands, including The Human League and Heaven 17. Woody is still touring with Glenn and Tony Visconti as Holy Holy, and his reminiscences about the characters involved throughout his career are both entertaining and profound.Ladies and gentlemen, here’s one spider I love - the amazing Woody Woodmansey...If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours

May 29, 2025 • 1h 21min
EP249: All The Young Droids
This episode features a very enlightening conversation with Philip King, curator of the exceptional electronic pop compilation ‘All The Young Droids’, a double LP of obscure British electronica & synthpop from 1978-1985 (a bit like an electronic Nuggets). It will be released on June 27th on Glasgow's School Daze (offshoot of Night School) label.This is a real electronica crate-diggers dream – so much stuff I have never heard before.Ladies and gentlemen – meet all the young droids and Philip King...If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours

May 22, 2025 • 1h 38min
EP248: Alex Maiolo
Today's episode features American musician, writer and acivist Alex Maiolo.Alex composes for modular synthesizer under the monikers Action Group, and TRIPLE X SNAXXX. Both projects are equally influenced by Motorik, aka Krautrock music, Suzanne Ciani, Psychedelia, Detroit techno, ambient music, and Giorgio Moroder.He also is a regular contributor to Louder Than War and The Quietus.Ladies and gentlemen, meet the erudite Alex Maiolo...If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours

May 15, 2025 • 1h 1min
EP247: Pachyman
This week’s episode features Pachyman, a dub reggae musician and producer, primarily known for his one-man band approach and the use of vintage instruments and equipment.He's based in Los Angeles but grew up in Puerto Rico, which influenced his unique brand of dub with a touch of his punk rock background.Ladies and gentlemen - meet the one and only Pachyman.If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours

May 8, 2025 • 1h 30min
EP246: Eli Keszler
Today’s episode features New York-based percussionist, composer, and visual artist Eli Keszler. Known for his complex and intricate style of drumming, as well creating soundinstallations involving piano wire and other mechanisms to accompany his live performances, his shows have involved visual elements such as Keszler's drawings, diagrams, screen prints, and writings.Significantly, his film soundtracks have garnered great acclaim, and it appears his creativity knows no limits…Ladies and gentlemen, meet Eli Keszler.If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours

Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 16min
EP244: Cherub Sanson
Today's episode features Cherub Sanson - sound healer, teacher and inspirational speaker. Together with her sound partner Tim Wheater, Martyn has composed and performed immersive 3D sound pieces at some of the greatest concert halls, including the magnificent Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg.Recently Martyn and Cherub discussed all things sound related at a talk at Conway Hall in London - https://youtube.com/shorts/dQi2Hu5Ztpg?si=7rMKkULDll-MayNcLadies and gentlemen - welcome to the power of sound - meet Cherub Sanson...If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 8min
EP243: Sigillum S
Today’s episode features Sigillum S, the Italian deranged explorers of unknown territories among extreme electronics, fringe acoustics and occultist noise. Since 1985, Sigillum S have been continuously developing their own special brand of post-industrial audio investigations, where theories-led trajectories and sound is employed as a tool for mapping of neglected areas of the subconscious.Ladies and gentlemen - this is not at all normal - meet Sigillum S...If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours

Apr 10, 2025 • 59min
EP242: In Place of War - Ruth Daniel and Merlyn Driver
Today's episode features Ruth Daniel and Merlyn Driver from the amazing global arts charity In Place of War.Ruth is the CEO and Artistic Director of In Place of War. Ruth has led global arts and peace-building initiatives, developing over 100 cultural programmes in conflict zones.Merlyn Driver is a singer songwriter and nature-focused musician whose approach draws on folk, contemporary music, and a wide range of other influences and sounds. His collaboration with IPOW on their nature based project EarthSonic is an inspiration for potential sound recordists and composers.This is a fascinating and important creative discussion, ladies and gentlemen meet Ruth and Merlyn...If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours

Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 11min
EP241: Benge
This episode features legendary electronic musician, producer and synth nut Benge.His works with John Foxx and the Maths and Hannah Peel are outstanding, also Wrangler, OMD, Blancmange and Creep Show with Mal from Cabaret Voltaire, John Grant and Phill Winter.He also runs a label - MemeTune Recordings, as well as a YouTube series MemeTune, semi-ironically exploring the history of synthesisers…Ladies and gentlemen - prepare to geek out - meet Benge.If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours

Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 20min
EP245: Bishi
Today’s guest is BISHI - singer, electronic rock-sitarist, composer, producer, and performer born in London of Bengali heritage. She has independently released two albums and several EPs on her own label Gryphon Records to critical acclaim. She co-produced her third album ‘Let My Country Awake,’ with Jeff Cook, out now on all platforms. BISHI has recorded work with Tony Visconti, Sean Ono Lennon, Jarvis Cocker, Richard Norris and Daphne Guinness. Her collaborations and commissions for the stage include; The London Symphony Orchestra, The Kronos Quartet and Yoko Ono’s ‘Meltdown’, and is the founder of WITCiH: The Women in Technology Creative Industries Hub, a platform elevating Women & Non-Binary genders in tech, through commissions, performances & the podcast 'Creative Women in Tech.' Ladies and gentlemen – meet the unique performer Bishi...If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: patreon.com/electronicallyours