Electronically Yours with Martyn Ware

Irvine Welsh, renowned writer, discusses his novels, characters, and the integration of fictional universes. From childhood memories to overcoming heroin addiction, he shares personal struggles and creative insights. The podcast explores the role of music, graphic design, and typography in creativity. Dive into hypothetical careers, emotional reflections, and synthesizer talk, while anticipating future projects and welcoming seasonal greetings.

Today’s special edition of Electronically Yours features one of Martyn’s best friends in the Sheffield music scene, Jon McClure from Reverend and the Makers. The interview was recorded live in front of an audience of competition winners onboard the Heaven 17 double-decker bus which travels daily around Sheffield. This heartwarming conversation is a perfect antidote to the stresses of the Xmas season, so sit back and enjoy an entertaining chat between myself and Jon McClure... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

This episode of Electronically Yours features famous rock guitarist, producer and songwriter Kevin Armstrong. He has collaborated extensively with David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Morrissey and Thomas Dolby, amongst many others. He was a member of Tin Machine, has extensively toured with many acts, and was a member of Sinead O’Connors live band. His recent autobiography Absolute Beginner is a fascinating insight into to the career of a top musician. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Kevin Armstrong... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

This episode of Electronically Yours features one of Martyn’s oldest friends in the music business, the amazing spirit that is Jyoti Mishra. Jyoti will be forever famous for one of the most impressive ‘one-hit-wonders’ ever – under his pseudonym White Town – the brilliant Your Woman, which reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart in January 1997. It also peaked at No. 1 in Spain and Iceland; No. 2 in Australia; No. 4 in Canada, Denmark, and Finland; and No. 23 on the U.S. Pop Airplay chart. Since then, Jyoti has never compromised his musical credibility, and continues to release excellent new material, including his brand new album ‘Philogrammetry’. Ladies and gentlemen – the super-talented Jyoti Mishra... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s exciting Electronically Yours episode features Tom Robinson, who first became known in the late 1970s as a musician and LGBT activist with the Tom Robinson Band famous for hits 2-4-6-8 Motorway, Glad To Be Gay, Up Against The Wall. As a solo artist Tom had further solo hits with War Baby and Atmospherics: Listen To The Radio, and co-wrote songs with Peter Gabriel, Elton John and Dan Hartman. As a radio broadcaster Tom hosts two shows a week on BBC Radio 6 Music. He is still performing, and is much loved by his legion of fans. Ladies and gentlemen - the one and only Tom Robinson... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s highly entertaining episode of Electronically Yours features the legendary keyboard player of the Kaiser Chiefs, Nick Baines AKA Peanut.  Primarily inspired by new wave and punk rock music of the late 1970s and 1980s, the band have released seven original studio albums, and massive hits ‘I Predict A Riot’, ‘Ruby’ and ‘Every Day  I Love You Less and Less’ amongst many others. Kaiser Chiefs remain one of the most popular festival acts in the world. Ladies and gentlemen – meet a man of many talents – Peanut! If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s enlightening episode of Electronically Yours features documentary maker Ned Augustenborg, who has made a fascinating film about an unrecognised hero of electronic music Don Lewis. Don Lewis was an American vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and electronic engineer. He created an instrument called the Live Electronic Orchestra (LEO), which integrated multiple instruments under a controller system and predated the MIDI controller by ten years. He was also a close advisor for the Roland Corporation, and helped conceive the original design of the TR 808 drum machine. The film is entitled 'DON LEWIS and The Live Electronic Orchestra' and is an astounding story. Ladies and gentlemen - these are tales of a true innovator - meet Ned Augustenborg... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

This fascinating episode of Electronically Yours features one of the original members of Sheffield’s own legendary post-punk rockers, Pulp. Nick started playing drums aged 14 and was inspired by Paul Cook from the Sex Pistols and Blondie's Clem Burke. In his early years he saw many of Pulp's performances in Sheffield. He eventually joined the group in 1986 because "they were his favourite band". He is about to tour all over world once more with the band, and locally performs regularly with Sheffield band The Everly Pregnant Brothers. Also, as the unofficial “memory keeper’ of Pulp, he has just released a very entertaining autobiography documenting his rollercoaster history with Pulp entitled ‘So That’s Where It Started’. Ladies and Gentlemen – welcome to a man of the common people with uncommon talents – Nick Banks... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s incredible episode features one of the truly original avant-garde rock groups, The Residents. Speaking here is Homer Flynn, who is their official spokesperson and member of the Cryptic Corporation (the public facing organisation for the Residents). The members of The Residents remain shrouded in mystery after nearly 50 years and an amazing body of work. Since their first official release, Meet the Residents (1974), they have released over 60 albums, numerous music videos and short films, three CD-ROM projects, and ten DVDs. They have undertaken seven major world tours and scored multiple films. Their exceptional work has influenced innumerable bands, including The Human League, Devo and Heaven 17. Ladies and gentlemen, meet The Residents and Homer Flynn... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours

Today’s special bonus pre-Heaven 17 tour episode features one of New York’s most innovative fashion designers, Andre Landeros Michel. Andre has kindly designed Martyn’s outfit for the forthcoming UK tour. Andre founded Landeros New York in 2013. His exceptional designs often blur sartorial gender boundaries. Importantly, all his collections are heavily influenced by his love of 1980’s music. Ladies and gentlemen- meet the man behind the style - Andre Landeros Michel... If you can, please support the Electronically Yours podcast via my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/electronicallyours