Episode 1 - Toyah Willcox

Episode 3 - Haircut 100

Welcome to the third episode of Popnerd! Host Holly Carnegie chats with Haircut 100 stars Nick Heyward and Blair Cunningham. With hits like 'Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)', 'Love Plus One' and 'Fantastic Day', the group are back together for their first record in over 40 years. Their distinctive new wave sound, blending funk rhythms with breezy pop melodies make for a truly irresistible combo. Haircut 100 Links: https://haircut100.com/ [https://haircut100.com/] https://www.instagram.com/haircutonehundred/?hl=en-gb [https://www.instagram.com/haircutonehundred/?hl=en-gb] https://www.instagram.com/nickheyward/ [https://www.instagram.com/nickheyward/] https://www.instagram.com/blaircunningham660/reels/?hl=am-et [https://www.instagram.com/blaircunningham660/reels/?hl=am-et] If you enjoyed this podcast, feel free to subscribe, and follow us on instagram @popnerdpodcast. Popnerd is made by Holly Carnegie ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 2 - Martin Kemp

Welcome to the second episode of Popnerd! Host Holly Carnegie chats with musician and 80s icon Martin Kemp. Best known as the bassist for the new wave band Spandau Ballet, Martin played an integral role in their biggest hits, including 'True' and 'Gold'. In this interview, Martin talks about the early days of Spandau, his surprising love of country music, and performing live in front of 1.9 billion people at Live Aid. Martin Kemp Links: https://www.martinkempdj.com/ [https://www.martinkempdj.com/] https://www.instagram.com/martinjkemp/ [https://www.instagram.com/martinjkemp/] If you enjoyed this podcast, feel free to subscribe, and follow us on Instagram, @popnerdpodcast. Popnerd is made by Holly Carnegie. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 1 - Toyah Willcox

Welcome to the first episode of Popnerd! Host Holly Carnegie chats to legendary singer-songwriter Toyah Willcox. Rising to fame in the late 70s and early 80s with hits like 'It’s a Mystery' and 'I Want to Be Free', Toyah became a defining figure of the UK’s post-punk and new wave movement. In this candid interview, she shares insights into her creative process, how AI has helped her write songs, the importance of collaboration in music, and how she continues to challenge expectations more than four decades on. Toyah Willcox Links: Website: https://toyahwillcox.com/ [https://toyahwillcox.com/] Rewind Festival: https://south.rewindfestival.com/ [https://south.rewindfestival.com/] Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Toyah/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@Toyah/videos] If you enjoyed this podcast, feel free to subscribe, and follow us on Instagram, @popnerdpodcast. Popnerd is made by Holly Carnegie. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.