The Three Track Podcast

We made it to 100! To celebrate, James Acaster steps into the host chair and I step into the hot seat. We talk about the influence of BONES on the new generation of Hip-Hop, how and why I started the podcast, WU LYF, love songs and much more.    Track 1 – BONES – GladWeHaveAnUnderstanding Track 2 – WU LYF – Heavy Pop Track 3 – The Walkmen – We Can't Be Beat   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist)

On this album special, Oliver Kemp returns to discuss 'Field of Reeds' by These New Puritans. We talk about the experimental methods used to create the album, the poetic and impenetrable lyrics, hawks, and more.    Track 1 – Fragment 2  Track 2 -  V (Island Song)  Track 3 – Organ Eternal   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify)

Yoni Wolf is a producer, musician, and frontman of the band WHY?  In this episode, we talk about the thematic reasons behind his 3 picks, his label Anticon Records, what goes into making an album and more.   Track 1 - Big Thief – Jenni Track 2 - Perfume Genius – Alan Track 3 - Mount Eerie- Seaweed   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates) 

On this album special, award-winning comedian, James Acaster returns to talk about 'The Shape Of Punk To Come' by Refused. We discuss experimental music, Nu-Metal, Kettering club nights and more.    Track 1 - Liberation Frequency  Track 2 - The Deadly Rhythm  Track 3 - New Noise    (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify)

Bonus Tracks are special episodes where I answer questions and discuss topics suggested by our wonderful listeners. In this installment of Bonus Tracks, I talk about new music, end of decade lists, the trend of short Hip-Hop songs, and more.  You can ask questions or suggest topics by emailing askthreetrackpodcast@gmail.com or tweeting me @GabrielEbulue.

On this album special comedian, Nick Elleray returns to talk about 'American Water' by Silver Jews. We discuss the lyrics of David Berman, the guitar work of Stephen Malkmus, the Purple Mountains album and much more.    Track 1 – People Track 2 – We Are Real  Track 3 - The Wild Kindness   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify)

Aaron Livingston aka Son Little is a Grammy award-winning musician. In this episode, we talk about growing up at the same time as Hip-Hop, the lyricism of Stevie Wonder, his upcoming album, and more.    Track 1 – Stevie Wonder - Superwoman Track 2 – Nas - Life's A Bitch Track 3 – Funkadelic - I'll Stay   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify)

In this album special, we invited critically-acclaimed comedian, Nish Kumar back onto the podcast to talk about 3 songs from one of his favorite albums: Dear Science by TV On The Radio.    Track 1 – Golden Age Track 2 – Family Tree Track 3 – DLZ   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)   

Anaïs Mitchell is a Tony Award-winning singer-songwriter. In this episode, live from Green Man Festival, we talk about her love of folk music, her songwriting process, her musical Hadestown, and much more.    Track 1 – Gillian Welch – April The 14th (Part 1) Track 2 – Rickie Lee Jones – We Belong Together Track 3 – Randy Newman – Marie   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify)

Ezra Furman is an American musician and songwriter. In this episode, live from Deer Shed Festival, we talk about Doo-wop music, 60's girl groups, the power of John Lennon's voice, and much more.    Track 1 – The Tammys - Egyptian Shumba Track 2 – John Lennon – Mother  Track 3 – Howlin' Wolf – How Many More Years   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates) 

In this album special we invited actor Daniel Hoffmann-Gill back on the podcast to talk about three songs from one of his favorite albums: My War by Black Flag.    Track 1 – My War  Track 2 – I Love You Track 3 – Three Nights   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates) 

Bonus Tracks are special episodes where I answer questions and discuss topics suggested by our wonderful listeners. In this installment of Bonus Tracks, I talk about underrated love songs, unofficial movie soundtracks, dream podcast guests, and more.  You can ask questions or suggest topics by emailing askthreetrackpodcast@gmail.com or tweeting me @GabrielEbulue.

Brigitte Aphrodite is a punk poet, musician, writer, theatre-maker and feminist showgirl. In this episode, we talk about the lineage of feminist punk icons, the witty lyrics of Jarvis Cocker, her new theatre piece Parakeet and much more.    Track 1 – X-Ray Spex – Oh Bondage Up Yours! Track 2 – Jarvis Cocker – Running The World Track 3 – Kate Bush – Among Angels   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify) 

Jo Kendall is a music journalist and the reviews editor for Prog Magazine. In this episode, we talk in-depth about Jimi Hendrix, the quirky yet dangerous Psychobilly scene, Prog and much more.    Track 1 - Jimi Hendrix - All Along The Watchtower Track 2 - The Rutles - I Must Be In Love Track 3 - King Gizzard And The Lizard Wizard - Robot Stop    (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates) 

Siân Llewellyn is a music journalist and editor of Classic Rock Magazine. In this episode, we talk about the importance of record stores, exciting new guitar music, her journey into journalism and much more.    Track 1 - Heart - Mistral Wind  Track 2 - Pearl Jam - Alive  Track 3 - The Cure - Plainsong    (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates) 

John Hastings is an award-winning and critically acclaimed comedian. In this episode, we delve into his eclectic taste in music, including his love for Heavy Metal, Jazz and Afrobeat.    Track 1 – Black Sabbath – Paranoid  Track 2 - Ginger Baker's Air Force – Da Da Man Track 3 – ELO – Mr. Blue Sky   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

Bonus Tracks are special episodes where I answer questions and discuss topics suggested by our wonderful listeners. In this installment of Bonus Tracks, I talk about the documentary I made for BBC Radio 4 called Karaoke Rage; an investigation into a karaoke curse in the Philippines, where performances of Frank Sinatra’s 'My Way' have been linked to multiple murders. Listen to it here: Karaoke Rage

In our first ever album special we invited comedian Chris Betts back on to the podcast to talk about three songs from one of his favorite albums: Between The Breaks Live by Stan Rodgers.    Track 1 - Stan Rodgers - Witch of Westmoreland Track 2 - Stan Rodgers - Mary Ellen Carter Track 3 - Stan Rodgers - Harris and the Mare (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates) 

Mio is an artist, photographer, and musician. Her Instagram page has blown up in recent years due to her impressive and inventive re-creations of album covers. In this episode, we talk about her deep connection to the music of Elliott Smith, how she started her expansive record collection and much more. Track 1 – Elliott Smith – Angeles Track 2 – Bob Dylan – I Want You Track 3 – Sufjan Stevens – The Only Thing   (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)

Polly Glass is a music journalist. She is currently the features editor at Classic Rock Magazine. In the episode, we talk about new and exciting guitar music, getting into AC/DC, Steven Wilson and much more.    Track 1 - AC/DC - Shoot To Thrill  Track 2 - Steven Wilson – Routine Track 3 - Brothers Osborne - Shoot Me Straight    (All chosen songs can be found on the Three Track Podcast Playlist on Spotify, so listen along and follow for weekly updates)