Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware

Today’s Electronically Yours episode features the much-underrated talents of Billie Ray Martin, most famous for a string of hits with 90’s electro outfit Electribe 101. Her soaring, soul-inflected vocals were the perfect foil for the driving, electronic dance songs, and her songwriting and solo career remains to this day of the highest quality and daring… Ladies and gentlemen - I’m not talking with myself, I’m talking with the one and only Billie Ray Martin... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s exciting Electronically Yours episode features a much underrated and important member of iconic 80’s band ABC – Mark White. He started by forming the very electronic Vice Versa with Steve Singleton, which then evolved into the magnificent sophisti-pop of ABC. His contribution to the collaborative songwriting and production of both bands cannot be overestimated, and his talent shines through every project he works on. Ladies and gentlemen – that was then but this is now – Mark White...  If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s Electronically Yours guest is Mark Ayres, member of the legendary BBC Radiophonic Workshop, most famous for their TV work in particular Doctor Who. Mark is also the driving force behind the renaissance of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop’s recent live shows. He is also helping to preserve their magnificent legacy… Ladies and gentlemen - makers of some of the most exciting and innovative electronic music - Mark Ayres of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s episode of Electronically Yours features the possibly the most exciting guest ever to appear on the podcast series. He is a world famous actor and comedian who’s characters have become embedded in the national consciousness. Alan Partridge and Saxondale are creations of comic genius, and his film Philomena shows that he is also a fine serious actor and writer, with an admirable social conscience. Ladies and gentlemen - a man of many talents - Steve Coogan... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s Electronically Yours episode feature one of the UK’s most famous and exciting directorial talents, the legendary film and video auteur, Tim Pope. Tim is most famous for his unique and thought-provoking promotional music videos for such bands as Talk Talk, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Soft Cell, The Style Council amongst many others. He has also directed more videos for The Cure than any other band, with a whopping 21 in total! As well as all of this, his is a very entertaining raconteur and author. Ladies and gentlemen – a man of many talents – Tim Pope... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Part two of the Electronically Yours Super Synth Special features synth expert and collector Roger Lyons. Roger is a true synth expert - not only has he acted as synth tech for New Order and Kaiser Chiefs amongst many others, he has a studio jam packed full of all kinds of synthesisers. His insights into this highly technical world are fascinating… Ladies and gentlemen - prepare yourselves for the second EY Super Synth Special - meet Roger Lyons... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Part one of the Electronically Yours Super Synth Special features legendary electronic music producer Gareth Jones. Gareth is a major producer and has worked with many top electronic acts including Depeche Mode, Einstürzende Neubauten, Wire and Erasure, and has devoted his professional life to the creation of electronic music. He is also a great friend, having worked originally on the first BEF album in 1982. Ladies and gentlemen - prepare yourselves for the EY Super Synth Special - meet Gareth Jones... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s Electronically Yours episode features Neal X, original member of Sigue Sigue Sputnik (produced by Giorgio Moroder), incandescent guitarist and arranger for such luminaries as Marc Almond, Adam Ant, The Loveless and The Montecristos. He is immediately recognisable as a post-punk legend, and is massively respected by the world of punk and 80’s inspired rock. Ladies and gentlemen - the one man razor-riff of sci-fi future rock - Neal X... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s episode of Electronically Yours features famous Dutch orchestrator and artist Stephen Emmer. Stephen has worked with some of the biggest artists in music, including The Associates, The Cure, ACT, Patti Austin, Chaka Khan, Leon Ware, and was a member of The Lotus Eaters .  Additionally, we mustn’t forget his beautiful work with Glenn Gregory on several recent projects. In a nutshell, his work is exceptional. Ladies and Gentlemen – the man with the baton – Stephen Emmer... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s episode of Electronically Yours features the very popular singer and songwriter Paul Heaton, leader of The Housemartins and The Beautiful South, both massively successful bands in the 80s and 90s. He has pursued a solo career since then.  The Guardian described him as ‘one of our finest songwriters: his music reveals an exuberant ear for melody, his lyrics a keen eye and a brilliant wit’. Ladies and Gentlemen – The Last King Of Pop – the irrepressible Paul Heaton... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours