Britpop was more than just a musical genre—it was the soundtrack to an entire generation's coming of age. Our guest Mark Jennings opens up his musical time capsule to share twelve tracks that defined not just the movement, but pivotal moments in his own life.

The mix takes us chronologically through Britpop's evolution—starting with Oasis's thunderous "Rock and Roll Star" and concluding with The Long Pigs' punchy "She Said." Along the way, Mark provides fascinating context about the famous Blur vs. Oasis rivalry that dominated British headlines but barely registered across the Atlantic. Before streaming services democratized music discovery, these cultural phenomena remained strangely localized, creating parallel music universes on either side of the pond.

We discuss how The Stone Roses sparked the entire movement, why The Verve's "Bittersweet Symphony" video captivated MTV viewers, and how Radiohead's early work provides a gateway into their experimental evolution. For every legendary band like Blur or Oasis, Mark highlights underappreciated gems from bands like Supergrass, Ocean Color Scene, and Republica.

Whether you lived through the 90s Britpop explosion or are discovering these sounds for the first time, this episode connects the musical dots between yesterday's cultural revolution and today's ongoing British music influence. Check out Mark's website Subba Culture, where music fans can write their own reviews and connect with fellow enthusiasts around the world.

You can find his review site here: https://www.subba-cultcha.com/

You can find his list on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61AxxICzhBihMg0mzYBQnX?si=60b35b603ad3402d

1. Rock N Roll Star - Oasis

2. Richard III - Supergrass

3. Bitter Sweet Symphony - The Verve

4. The Riverboat Song - Ocean Colour Scene

5. Parklife - Blur

6. Life of Riley - The Lightning Seeds

7. Talk Tonight- Oasis

8. Ready To Go - Republica

9. The Bends - Radiohead

10. She Bangs the Drums - The Stone Roses

11. The Only One I Know - The Charlatans

12. She Said - Longpigs

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The August heat hasn't stopped an incredible wave of new music from washing over us this month. From jazz-soul fusion to K-pop dance anthems, our final summer mix of 2025 captures the season's last vibrant moments.

John Batiste opens our collection with "Big Money," showcasing his extraordinary talent for blending genres while maintaining that distinctive New Orleans soul. Chance the Rapper brings his signature wordplay to "Tree," collaborating with Lil Wayne and Smino for a track that's as clever as it is catchy.

The long-awaited return of Clipse brings "E.B.I.T.D.A" to our mix, reuniting Pusha T and Malice under Pharrell Williams' production. Their first album since 2009 proves that quality always trumps quantity. Blackpink continues their global domination with "Jump," a high-energy dance track that solidifies their position as masters of contemporary pop production.

Relationship themes weave throughout our selections this month. Eli Young Band explores the willingness to do anything for a partner in "All Good With Me," while AJR captures commitment anxiety with their characteristic honesty in "Betty." Chappell Roan delivers perhaps the most emotionally resonant track with "The Subway," chronicling that strange post-breakup journey when someone transitions from being your world to just another stranger passing by.

Unexpected collaborations bring delightful surprises, including Spinal Tap teaming up with Elton John for an updated "Stonehenge" ahead of their sequel film. Meanwhile, newcomers Durry brilliantly tackle internet trolling culture in "Bully" with lyrics that will have you nodding in recognition.

We round out the mix with Scottish singer-songwriter Amy McDonald's uplifting "The Hope," Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon returning with the confidence-boosting "Bear Hill," and Glass Animals maintaining their uniquely quirky sound with "Vampire Bat."

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https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/sam-new-music-august-2025/pl.u-pm4mfdKjlz

1. BIG MONEY - Jon Batiste

2. Tree- Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne & Smino

3. E.B.I.T.D.A.- Clipse, Pharrell Williams, Pusha T & Malice

4. JUMP- BLACKPINK

5. All Good With Me- Eli Young Band

6. Betty- AJR

7. Stonehenge- Spinal Tap & Elton John

8. The Subway- Chappell Roan

9. The Hope- Amy Macdonald

10. Bully- Durry

11. Bear Hill- Raekwon

12. Vampire Bat- Glass Animals

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Movie soundtracks have given us some of the most unforgettable songs in music history, from Adele's haunting "Skyfall" to Seal's unexpected hit "Kiss from a Rose," we explore twelve iconic songs that made their mark through cinema.

What happens when legendary artists create music specifically for the silver screen? We dive into Bruce Springsteen's approach to "The Wrestler" – a song he casually wrote after a concert and gave away for free – alongside Tina Turner's deeply personal "I Don't Want to Fight" created for her own biopic.

Bond themes get special attention as we compare Paul McCartney's revolutionary "Live and Let Die" with Adele's moody, orchestral "Skyfall," showing how these musical moments reflect the evolution of the 007 franchise itself. Meanwhile, The Weeknd's sultry "Earned It" demonstrates how a film tie-in (Fifty Shades of Grey) can launch a song into the stratosphere regardless of the movie's critical reception.

The mix also features the fascinating origin story behind Simon & Garfunkel's "Mrs. Robinson," which was originally written about Eleanor Roosevelt before being hastily repurposed for "The Graduate" with a simple word replacement. From Randy Newman's heartwarming "You've Got a Friend in Me" to the emotionally devastating "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth, these songs prove that when filmmakers and musicians collaborate, magic happens.

Whether you're a film buff, music lover, or both, this episode celebrates those perfect moments when visuals and sound collide to create something greater than the sum of their parts.

1. Old Habits Die Hard by Mick Jagger & Dave Stewart
2. Kiss from a Rose by Seal
3. A Mighty Wind by The Folksmen
4. Skyfall by Adele
5. The Great Beyond by R.E.M.
6. Earned It by The Weeknd
7. The Wrestler by Bruce Springsteen
8. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa feat Charlie Puth
9. Live and Let Die by Paul McCartney & Wings
10. You’ve Got a Friend In Me by Randy Newman
11. I Don’t Wanna Fight by Tina Turner
12. Mrs. Robinson by Simon & Garfunkel

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