The Current State of Music
Chris CracknellThis project is an exploration of the current state of music and the music industry—told through the voices of artists, producers, musicians, DJs, and insiders. By sharing their personal stories, insights, struggles, and successes, we aim to understand how they've shaped their unique corners of the music world. It’s about uncovering the real journeys behind the sound—what drives them, what challen... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 71 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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Hey, how are you doing? I apologise firstly, for no new show this week. I’ve been knocked flat out by gastric flu and I’m still in a bit of a fever and have to be within running distance of a toilet, but I’m getting better, alas, I didn’t feel up to ... more
Hey. how are you doing? I’m OK thanks for asking, well, I’m a bit frazzled. I think the whole world is right now. I look at my records and I don’t know where to start, or what direction to go in. Luckily, I have built up some muscle memory (and an aw... more
Here is a new live show for you, I do apologise for the lack of regular live shows recently. Life really does serve up some curveballs sometimes and its been either untimely or just impossible to get some space behind the decks and organise my though... more
Hey, I hope you are well. Happy Record Store Day! Well, its actually tomorrow (18th April) but this will be broadcast on the actual day on Totally Wired Radio, so we may as well celebrate. For me, any day can be Record Store Day, and I”ve been diggin... more
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A really engaging listen for anyone interested in diverse music and people. Uplifting, motivating and intelligent chat.
Apple Podcasts5oidan
United Kingdom3 years ago - Window on chap-hop
Loved the long interviews with Mr B and Professor Elemental. Excellent and eye opening and endeared me to them even more.
Apple Podcasts5BenicekUnited Kingdom6 years ago - A Refreshing Take On Industry Chat
This podcast is a great listen. It focuses on an area of the music industry that often gets overlooked - people working in the independent sector who might not be super well known, but have still managed to make their mark and make a living from music. There's some truly valuable insights in these interviews, from people who have seen many ups and downs but stayed productive and kept the passion. There's a whole world in that space between hot newcomers and well-established stars. It's good to s... more
Apple Podcasts5TheycallmehintUnited Kingdom6 years ago - Lovely stuff!
Great to find this on here! Just listened to the Mark Rae episode. Interesting chat and great tunes. Took me back! Doesn’t seem that long ago but I guess it is now!
Apple Podcasts5CoolBus Office
France6 years ago - Great podcast series!
This is a brilliant, refreshing, frank and honest podcast series revealing what it takes to build and sustain a career in music! Some great interviews with some very accomplished names across all sectors of music. A regular listener! :)
Apple Podcasts5tekkedupUnited Kingdom6 years ago
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Two longtime radio DJs curate a music-forward show that blends live and archival tracks with personal anecdotes from touring, vinyl digs, and the evolving music scene in the UK. Episodes emphasize independent scenes, vinyl culture, and the balance between interviews, music curation, and commentary on industry changes, including Brexit-era shipping costs and the challenges of modern broadcasting. A notable throughline is the host's hands-on involvement with Substack and archival projects, plus recurring shout-outs to local shops, labels, and community events, giving the show a warm, community-driven vibe that appeals to listeners who love deep-dive music storytelling and tangible formats like vinyl.
What stands out: a strong focus on indepe... more
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