The Playlist Podcast

TPP25 - 2000's Indie Dancefloor

Grab your Fred Perry and dust off the Converse—this week, Alan and Paul are diving deep into the 2000s Indie Dancefloor. While the mid-to-late noughties were often criticised for a "landfill" of formulaic guitar bands, we’re here to prove that the era gave us some absolute crackers. From the spiky post-punk revival to the synth-heavy anthems that filled the clubs of Sheffield and Camden, we’re sifting through the noise to find the tracks that still stand up today. Whether you were there in the thick of the "New Rock Revolution" or you’re just discovering the jangly guitars and four-to-the-floor beats for the first time, this episode is a celebration of a misunderstood era of British music. Let us know what you think of the show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515113/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/theplaylistpodcast] * Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/Theplaylist.podcast [https://linktr.ee/Theplaylist.podcast] * Buy us a Coffee - bit.ly/4eFTZn3 [https://bit.ly/4eFTZn3]

TPP24 - Summer Bangers 2

Paul and Alan are diving back into the vault for the highly anticipated sequel: Summer Bangers 2. After the massive response to their first summer deep dive, the duo has returned to curate the ultimate soundtrack for your backyard BBQs, road trips, and beach days. From forgotten poolside gems to the anthems that define the season, Paul and Alan break down why these tracks hit different when the sun is out. Grab a cold drink, turn up the volume, and let’s keep the summer rolling. Let us know what you think of the show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515113/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/theplaylistpodcast] * Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/Theplaylist.podcast [https://linktr.ee/Theplaylist.podcast] * Buy us a Coffee - bit.ly/4eFTZn3 [https://bit.ly/4eFTZn3]

TPP23 - Festival Favourites

TPP In The Park!  As music festival season approaches, this week Alan and Paul are delighted to be  joined by Scottish Comedian of the Year Finalist and host of The Brown Jewels podcast, Ralph Brown, to take a look back at some of their favourite festival performances they have experienced and build a playlist cut from those Festivals.  Get Involved: What are your favourite festival performances you have seen? Find us on Instagram and let us know which track would have made your list! Let us know what you think of the show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515113/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/theplaylistpodcast] * Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/Theplaylist.podcast [https://linktr.ee/Theplaylist.podcast] * Buy us a Coffee - bit.ly/4eFTZn3 [https://bit.ly/4eFTZn3]

TPP22 - One Hit Wonders

They came, they saw, they conquered the charts… and then they disappeared. This week on the Playlist Podcast, Alan and Paul are diving deep into the glorious, often bizarre world of the One-Hit Wonder. From synth-pop gems and novelty earworms to those "how was that their only hit?" masterpieces, we’re counting down the tracks that defined an era without ever needing a follow-up. What’s in the playlist this week? * The Rules of the Game: What actually defines a one-hit wonder? Is it chart position, or a total cultural vanishing act? * Alan & Paul’s Picks: We’ve each curated a selection of our favorite flashes-in-the-pan. Expect some nostalgic favorites and a few "oh yeah, that song!" moments. * The "Justice" List: Which of these artists actually deserved a full career, and which were lucky to get those fifteen minutes of fame? Whether you're here for the 80s new wave, the 90s dance floor fillers, or the indie anthems that took over the world for six weeks, this episode is a celebration of the songs we can't forget—by the artists we can't quite remember. Get Involved: Did we miss your favorite one-hit wonder? Find us on Instagram and let us know which track should have made our list! Let us know what you think of the show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515113/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/theplaylistpodcast] * Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/Theplaylist.podcast [https://linktr.ee/Theplaylist.podcast] * Buy us a Coffee - bit.ly/4eFTZn3 [https://bit.ly/4eFTZn3]

TPP21 - Press Play: Album Openers

Every great album deserves a great opening track.   This week Alan and Paul come flying out the traps to pull a selection of 15 each of their favourite opening album tracks from all forms of music to build their joint 'Press Play - Album Openers' playlist.   Let us know if the comments what your favourites are, and any from our list that you strongly agree or disagree with!  TPP Let us know what you think of the show! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2515113/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/theplaylistpodcast] * Link Tree - https://linktr.ee/Theplaylist.podcast [https://linktr.ee/Theplaylist.podcast] * Buy us a Coffee - bit.ly/4eFTZn3 [https://bit.ly/4eFTZn3]