Our guest this week is a multi-instrumentalist and rock 'n' roll frontman, Paul-Ronney Angel. Originally from Norway, his musical output changed forever in 2002 when he formed a theatrical nine-piece musical collective, the Urban Voodoo Machine. They have gone from strength to strength ever since releasing the seminal album 'Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues Bop 'n' Stroll' and collaborating with legendary artists including Wilko Johnson, Jim Jones, and even sharing the stage with Goran Bregovic. Currently, Paul is gearing up to release his second solo album 'Tales From a Lone Ranger' which you can find more information about below.

The Links:

• Paul-Ronney Angel's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xmEBiANtMfGYC1VepEGdx?si=ki-ZjxXkSViAmEjKDGbiHA&pi=RNEu5oJ8Ts6Y_&pt=4102cd194111b61630e2e9d4a74b4fd6
• https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pradbh/paul-ronney-angel-tales-from-a-lone-ranger-new-album

In this episode we talk to guitar supreme Smokey Hormel. First finding fame as a guitarist in the band the Blasters, he has gone on to have one of the most eclectic careers in the music industry working with artists including; Tom Waits, Adele, Norah Jones, Beck, and Joe Strummer just to name few. However, he is probably most well-known for his work on Johnny Cash's string of iconic Rick Rubin produced albums in the 90s, including the seminal single 'Hurt'. Smokey has been a part of Beck's band for 30 years and is featured on Beck's 2026 single 'Ride Lonesome'.

The Links:

• Smokey's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2mtgfp6tYDtdPiAYlwq2gP?si=6HS8S8XUSFCVQSUQ5ug7Fg&pt=17402fa483a7f7f8178170ca37d9af7c&pi=Vo7IkU2vROiFk
• Find out more about Smokey on his website- https://www.smokeyhormel.com/

This week we talk to legendary singer and Manchester icon Rowetta. First finding fame during the 'Madchester' scene, she has gone on to work with many music icons from Peter Hook to Paul Weller. Notably, she provided the vocals to 1989's house music mainstay 'Reach Out' by Sweet Mercy which went on to be sampled by Black Eyed Peas on the track 'Boom Boom Pow'. Most recently, she provided vocals on the EP 'Put on a Record Tommy' by Tom A. Smith.

The links:

• Rowetta's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1iAtzsZwINhZKPcXsbtVkd?si=a6Ny400ySgi9qVUwzBo-Cg&pt=3db302b8f0ccc39e2f0b06ebfc60fbb4&pi=i9YDwECSQ12qj
• Tom A. Smith 'Put on a Record Tommy' (featuring Rowetta)- https://open.spotify.com/track/3ltV7o6cES5QLAOnudIRl1