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Sounds with Simon Tesler

Simon Tesler
David Bowie
Rock
Funk
Prince
Iggy Pop
Earth Wind & Fire
Weather
Christmas
Kate Bush
Fleetwood Mac
Pink Floyd
Roxy Music
Punk Rock
Thin Lizzy
1970s
James Brown
Lou Reed
Van Morrison
The Doors
The Cure

Music history comes alive. Forgotten favourites & undiscovered gems from the rock, soul & reggae archive and a few of the stories behind them. Your host is Simon Tesler, former publisher and editor of 1980s music, media and pop culture magazine BLITZ.

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More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is GIRLS. In Part Two: Bad Girls by Donna Summer, My Girl by The Temptations, Hey Gir... more

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is GIRLS. In Part One: American Girl by Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Material Girl ... more

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is RED! In Part Two: Red Alert by Basement Jaxx, The Angels Want To Wear My Red Shoes... more

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from Simon Tesler. This week's theme is RED! In Part One: The Red Shoes by Kate Bush, Red Guitar by David Sylvian, Sad Old... more

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The curation is described as engaging and entertaining, with a sense of discovery for forgotten tracks.
Audiences appreciate the host's anecdotes and contextual insights that connect songs to wider cultural moments.
Listener feedback often highlights the show's rich music-history storytelling and thoughtful track selections.

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Apple Podcasts
#107
United States/Music/Music History
Apple Podcasts
#39
Canada/Music/Music History
Apple Podcasts
#23
Australia/Music/Music History
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#160
Australia/Music
Apple Podcasts
#4
New Zealand/Music/Music History
Apple Podcasts
#25
New Zealand/Music

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The show features deep dives into music history, focusing on themes, eras, and notable artists that shaped rock, soul, and reggae archives. Episodes blend curated track lists with behind-the-scenes stories, artist anecdotes, and cultural context, offering listeners a rich tapestry of musical history, forgotten gems, and overlooked narratives. A standout trait is the host's knack for connecting tracks to larger social and cultural moments, from school memories to space and weather metaphors, making it engaging for listeners who crave both trivia and storytelling. The format tends to mix well-researched history with personal anecdotes, making it a strong fit for fans of mission-driven music history and eclectic curation.

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Sounds launched a year ago and published 79 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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