#249 - Prodigy - Fat Of The Land

OH MY GOD THAT’S THE INDIE SHIT. It’s an album that needs zero words of explanation so naturally the Indie boys (with an alley oop from Professor Rave, Martin James) are providing 3 hours of them. From PlayStation to Glastonbury to Whitney Houston to Dubstep, culminating in a random roll that introduces one of music history’s greatest crimes (according to Breddy anyway) it’s all covered in an action packed ep.

Professor Rave, Martin James, is back! He’s here to break the IFP guest appearance record and he’s here to expand your knowledge about The Fat of the Land, The Prodigy, and the moment in time when the worlds eyes and ears were trained on them. We talk controversy, extreme sports, crossover appeal and how he was personally responsible for some of the delay in the album arriving.

IFP contributor, Kyle Reiff, takes us on a tour of Berlin in the late 60's and early 70's to explore the roots of what created one of Germanys most impactful music contributions of the late 20th century. Kyle is joined by IFP co-host, Helio, to talk through some tracks that define the Berlin School sound and have become staples of the Krautrock era.

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They discuss Tangerine Dream and their sonic evolution, Klaus Schulze and his place in the Krautrock canon as well as innovator Manuel Göttsching and his usage of the guitar where a synth might be found and his album E2-E4 being a genesis moment for the techno genre.

Recorded on a Podcast with Better Equipment is a sub-series of The Indie 500 podcast spearheaded by show contributor Kyle Reiff. Be sure to check out Kyle's bandcamp store for some incredible krautrock ephemera and posters. He is also a member of the music group Eerie Indiana Give them a listen!

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#215 - Massive Attack - Mezzanine

Is this pod Under Siege? Because we’re entering dark territory. The boys in Massive Attack are fighting, Bill Clinton is getting impeached, we’re laying to rest some 2025 musical takes, and in the end it all comes together in the king of all night time sleaze vibe albums: Mezzanine. Guiding us through the eve of their discontent is expert Melissa Chemam, author of a definitive book on the Massive Attackers, “Out of the Comfort Zone”

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In this episode of the Indy 500 podcast, we dive into the rich tapestry of Bristol's music scene with journalist and author Melissa Chemam.

Melissa shares insights from her book, "Massive Attack, Out of the Comfort Zone," exploring how the city of Bristol shaped the iconic sound of Massive Attack. From the city's historical ties to the Caribbean to the punk and reggae influences that fueled a cultural revolution, discover how Bristol became a unique melting pot for musical innovation. Join us as we unravel the stories behind the music and the city's lasting impact on the global stage.

#339 - Pearl Jam - Ten

Ohhohhhh feeeeeeeelin’ herewegoagainspitingtherandomnumbergenerator oooohooo yeah That’s right we’re taking the wheel and picking our own album this week, it’s Helio’s bday special: Pearl Jam’s Ten. And it’s all business as we talk PNW scene history, what makes PJ different, how crazy it is that this is in the rear 1/3rd of the list, venue insurance issues, and the shocking cast of “The Grunge That Stole X-mas”.It’s an ep you’ll clearly remember

Ho ho ho! Now we have a holiday episode.

It’s a holly jolly pitstop, it’s the best ep of the year (maybe), gifts are exchanged, Beatles are harangued, and Bob Geldof saves Africa! We also power rank the modern canon of new-ish Xmas songs, review some even newer ones and figure out which hymnals are naughty and nice. So gather loved ones near, light a fireplace and put on your favorite podcast based on a specific 2013 issue of a British music magazine

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This episode we are joined by author, Selena Fraggasi, to discuss her epic new book, "Pearl Jam Live! 35 years of legendary music and revolutionary shows." We discuss Pearl Jam's rise from the ashes of Mother Love Bone, the fan first nature of the band and the threads that have kept the band together all these years.

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