The MOJO Record Club

The MOJO Record Club with Ian Anderson

We head back to a hot London summer at the end of the hippy era, as Jethro Tull’s “Nureyev with a flute” Ian Anderson talks vividly about Roy Harper, folk versus rock, musicians versus the music biz, and much more. Plus Andrew Male and Danny Eccleston dig MOJO’s compilation of unheard Stax demos, and yet more great Arthur Russell finds.Tracklisting: 1. Locomotive Breath from Aqualung originally released on the Chrysalis label in 19712. In A beautiful rambling Mess, from Come Out Fighting Genghis Smith, originally released on CBS in 19673. The Boy With a Smile, from Picture of Bunny Rabbit LP, written by Arthur Russell, and released on Audio Records originally in 19854. MOJO covermount, Mack Rice’s demo of Respect Yourself, written by Mack Rice and Luther Ingram and first covered by The Staple Singers in 1971

The MOJO Record Club with Robert Forster

The Mojo Record Club with Robert Forster Robert Forster waxes lyrical on Roberta Flack, Leonard Cohen, Samuel Beckett and the necessity of pretension. But where, ask Andrew Male and Ian Harrison, do The Go-Betweens sit on the prog/post-punk spectrum?Tracklisting: 1. Tender Years, written by Robert Forster and released on Tapete Records2. This is The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, written by Ewan McColl and arranged and conducted by William Fischer and sung by Roberta Flack, and released on Atlantic Records3. Signal, written by The Necks and released on Northern Spy Records4. Intrigue: Progressive Sounds in UK Alternative Music 1979-89

The MOJO Record Club with Stuart Braithwaite

Mogwai’s spaceship-hunting Stuart Braithwaite is Andrew Male’s latest guest, bringing with him a mighty audio “massage of the soul”. Plus MOJO Associate Editor Jenny Bulley, new records by Bill Callahan and Lucretia Dalt, and some ambient rabbits. It’s a trip!Tracklisting: 1. Ritchie Sacramento, by Mogwai, written by Mogwai and released on Rock Action Records2. Sleep’s Dopesmoker from 2003 written by Sleep and released on Tee Pee Records3. Coyotes, by Bill Callahan, written by Bill Callahan and released on Drag City4. ‘No Tiempo’, is the opening track from the album jAy! Written and performed by Lucrecia Dalt and released on RVNG Intl records

The MOJO Record Club with Peter Buck

Peter Buck rocks up to talk about R.E.M., Laura Nyro, pandemic life and his new collaboration with Luke Haines. Plus Andrew, John and the usual animal menagerie wax lyrical about new releases by the Arctic Monkeys and Oren Ambarchi… Talk about the passions!Tracklisting: 1. The British Army on LSD, from the album, All the Kids are Super Bummed Out, by Luke Haines and Peter Buck, released by Cherry Red Records2. Eli’s Coming, by Laura Nero, (eternally beguiling and cryptic 1968 LP), Eli And The Thirteenth Confession, released by Columbia3. II, from Shebang by Oren Ambarchi, released on Drag City4. Pilgrimage, by REM, from the album Murmur, released by Universal Music

The MOJO Record Club with Tim Burgess

A tour of rock’s meaner alleyways, courtesy of our guest Tim Burgess and the scuzz-opera of his secret hero, Armand Schaubroeck. Plus Andrew Male and Ian Harrison draw Tim into a cul-de-sac with new releases from Weyes Blood and Horse Lords. Street hassle obligatory! Tracklisting: 1. Tim Burgess, Sure Enough, written by Tim Burgess and released on Bella Union Records. 2.Armand Schaubroeck Steals, Father Michael Loves Sister Jennifer, from the album, I Came to Visit but Decided to Stay, written by Armand Schaubroeck Steals and released on Mirror Records. 3.Armand Schaubroeck, The Bells, released by Mirror Records Horse Lords, Mess Mend, released By RVNG Records. 4.Weyes Blood, It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody, released on Sub Pop records

The MOJO Record Club with Gina Birch

“Let’s be brilliant!” Punk paragon Gina Birch is the latest star to join the MOJO Record Club, with tales of Raincoats, Hangovers and a musical revelation via food poisoning. Then Jenny Bulley joins Andrew Male to unpack the new David Bowie box, discover a lost treasure of outlaw country, and sample some fresh Turkish psych... Release the Anatolian Dragon! Tracklisting: 1. Gina Birch, Wish I Was You, written by Gina Birch and released on Third Man Records 2. IQU, This is Flower And Moon, written by IQU and released on K Records 3. IQU, Yopparai (a Drunkard Who Fell From Heaven) written by IQU and released on K Records 4. IQU, Can’t You Even Remember That written by IQU and released on K Records 5. David Bowie, Queen Bitch, written by David Bowie and released on Parlophone Records 6. Gaye Su Akyol, Sen Benim Mağaramsın, written by Gaye Su Akyol and released on Glitterbeat Records 7. Gaye Su Akyol, Sen Benim Mağaramsın, written by Gaye Su Akyol and released on Glitterbeat Records 8. Gaye Su Akyol, Anadolu Ejder

The MOJO Record Club Xmas Special

Andrew Male and the team reassemble for a trip into the liminal zone in search of 2022’s hidden musical treasures. Heavy vegetables, good dust and coffee shop riot grrls guaranteed!Tracklisting: 1. Broken Eyes by Plosivs, released on Swami Records2. Feline, by Mart Avi, self-released on Bandcamp3. This is Rolling Mills Are Burning Down by Jake Xerses Fussell released on Paradise Of Bachelors4. Barely Woke by Moor Mother with Wolf Weston, released on Anti

The Best Of The MOJO Record Club

All the hits and more, as Andrew Male revisits a few highlights of our podcast so far with Thurston Moore, Miki Berenyi, Robyn Hitchcock, Alabaster DePlume, Gina Birch, Tim Burgess, Barry Adamson and the MOJO gang. Your one-stop soul-cleansing music podcast destination!

The MOJO Record Club with Mick Head

From Liverpool with Love! MOJO’s Album Of The Year winner Michael Head joins Andrew Male to reveal how Forever Changes forever changed Shack, The Pale Fountains and The Red Elastic Band. Plus Iggy Pop, Jeff Parker, Miles & Gil, Matt Monro and, as usual, much more. Tracklisting: 1. Fluke, song and lyrics by Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band, from Dear Scott on the Modern Sky UK label 2. A House Is Not A Motel written by Arthur Lee, performed by Michael Head & The Red Elastic Band, from Dear Scott on the Modern Sky UK label 3. Strung Out Johnny, written by Iggy Pop, Andrew Watt, Chad Smith, and Josh Klinghoffer from the new Iggy album Every Loser, released on Atlantic/Gold Tooth records 4. “2019-07-08 II”, composed By Anna Butterss, Jay Bellerose, Jeff Parker, and Josh Johnson from Jeff Parker’s Mondays At The Enfield Tennis Academy, on Eremite Records

The MOJO Record Club with Ian Rankin

There’s uncooked haggis on the rider and compelling stories galore, as the excellent novelist Ian Rankin joins Andrew Male and Keith Cameron to hymn the fairy tales for hard men of Jackie Leven. Plus a trip into the darkened teenage bedrooms of The Murder Capital, and a reckoning with the eternal challenges of John Cale. From Fife to The Waste Land, and all stops in between. Tracklisting: 1. My Spanish Dad, from Creatures of Light and Darkness, written by Jackie Leven, released on Cooking Vinyl Records in 2001 2. The Sexual Loneliness of Jesus Christ, from Creatures of Light and Darkness, written by Jackie Leven, released on Cooking Vinyl Records in 2001 3. The haunting of John Rebus, from Creatures of Light and Darkness, written by Jackie Leven, released on Cooking Vinyl Records in 2001 4. Return My Head, written by The Murder Capital and released on Human Season Records 5. Story of Blood, feat. Weyes Blood, written by John Cale and Weyes Blood, released on Domino Records

The MOJO Record Club with Pauline Black

Pauline Black brings radical optimism to the MOJO Record Club, as she reveals the folk roots of The Selecter, and the liberating brilliance of Pentangle’s Basket Of Light. Then stick around for new releases, as Andrew Male and John Mulvey explore the latest records from Arooj Aftab and Lana Del Rey. Bongwater comparisons, anyone?Tracklisting: 1. Human Algebra, from the Human Algebra album, written by Pauline Black and released on DMF records2. Light Flight, (the theme music for the BBC’s first-ever colour drama series, Take Three Girls), from Basket of Light, written by Jansch, Thompson, McShee, Renbourn, Cox and released on Transatlantic Records in 19693. Once I had a Sweetheart, written by Jansch, Thompson, McShee, Renbourn, Cox and released on Transatlantic Records in 19694. To Remain, To Return, from the album Love in Exile, written by Arooj Aftab, released on Verve5. A&W from Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel under Ocean Boulevard? by Lana Del Rey, released by Polydor

The MOJO Record Club with Barry Adamson

<p>Soundtrack don Barry Adamson joins Andrew Male for a trawl through the shadowy world of classic movie scores. Plus new albums from Suede and Makaya McCraven, and an epiphany in the Scala Cinema!</p><p></p><p>Tracklisting:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp; Prelude, Vertigo by Bernard Herrmann, 1996 reissue of Vertigo on Varese Sarabande</p><p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Vertigo, sung by Billy Eckstine and written by <a href="https://www.discogs.com/artist/828006-Livingston-Evans">Jay Livingston-Ray Evens</a> and released on Mercury in 1958</p><p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp; The Fours, by Makaya McCraven, from the album, In These Times, released on International Anthem</p><p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp; 15, by Suede taken from the album Autofiction released on BMG</p>

The MOJO Record Club with Warren Ellis

<p>This week, the whirlwind of creativity that is Warren Ellis gently ushers your host Andrew Male and MOJO Editor John Mulvey into the church of Alice Coltrane. Plus Nina Simone, John Coltrane, Jerry Lee Lewis, Karen Dalton, Bob Dylan, Bitchin Bajas, Ralph Stanley and a stunning Lou Reed revelation! </p><p></p><p>Tracklisting: </p><p></p><p>1.Alice Coltrane - My Favourite Things, from Alice Coltrane With Strings – World Galaxy (Impulse Records, 1972) </p><p>2.Alice Coltrane - A Love Supreme from Alice Coltrane With Strings – World Galaxy (Impulse Records, 1972) </p><p>3.Alice Coltrane talking about her harp from Alice Coltrane documentary (dir. St. Clair Bourne, 1970) 4.Lou Reed - Heroin (May 1965 Demo) from Lou Reed - Words And Music May 1965 (Light In The Attic, 2022) </p><p>5.Bitchin Bajas - Amorpha from Bajascillators (Drag City, 2022)</p>

The MOJO Record Club with Barry Adamson

Soundtrack don Barry Adamson joins Andrew Male for a trawl through the shadowy world of classic movie scores. Plus new albums from Suede and Makaya McCraven, and an epiphany in the Scala Cinema!Tracklisting: 1. Prelude, Vertigo by Bernard Herrmann, 1996 reissue of Vertigo on Varese Sarabande2. Vertigo, sung by Billy Eckstine and written by Jay Livingston-Ray Evens and released on Mercury in 19583. The Fours, by Makaya McCraven, from the album, In These Times, released on International Anthem4. 15, by Suede taken from the album Autofiction released on BMG

The MOJO Record Club with Warren Ellis

This week, the whirlwind of creativity that is Warren Ellis gently ushers your host Andrew Male and MOJO Editor John Mulvey into the church of Alice Coltrane. Plus Nina Simone, John Coltrane, Jerry Lee Lewis, Karen Dalton, Bob Dylan, Bitchin Bajas, Ralph Stanley and a stunning Lou Reed revelation! Tracklisting: 1.Alice Coltrane - My Favourite Things, from Alice Coltrane With Strings – World Galaxy (Impulse Records, 1972) 2.Alice Coltrane - A Love Supreme from Alice Coltrane With Strings – World Galaxy (Impulse Records, 1972) 3.Alice Coltrane talking about her harp from Alice Coltrane documentary (dir. St. Clair Bourne, 1970) 4.Lou Reed - Heroin (May 1965 Demo) from Lou Reed - Words And Music May 1965 (Light In The Attic, 2022) 5.Bitchin Bajas - Amorpha from Bajascillators (Drag City, 2022)

The MOJO Record Club with Robyn Hitchcock

<p>Psych-pop maestro Robyn Hitchcock joins host Andrew Male and MOJO Editor John Mulvey for a mind-expanding flashback to the 1960s. Plus the week’s best new releases, as the team attempt to join the microdots between jazz, heavy metal and everything in between.</p><p></p><p>Tracklisting:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp; Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine, taken from the album Electric Music For The Mind And Body, written and performed by Country Joe And The Fish, released on Vanguard Records</p><p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Section 43, taken from the album Electric Music For The Mind And Body, written and performed by Country Joe And The Fish, released on Vanguard Records</p><p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp; Karaoke by Cass McCombs from the album, Heartmind, released on Anti</p><p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp; My Name is Blank by Boris, from the album Heavy Rocks, released on Relapse Records</p>

The MOJO Record Club with Robyn Hitchcock

Psych-pop maestro Robyn Hitchcock joins host Andrew Male and MOJO Editor John Mulvey for a mind-expanding flashback to the 1960s. Plus the week’s best new releases, as the team attempt to join the microdots between jazz, heavy metal and everything in between.Tracklisting: 1. Not So Sweet Martha Lorraine, taken from the album Electric Music For The Mind And Body, written and performed by Country Joe And The Fish, released on Vanguard Records2. Section 43, taken from the album Electric Music For The Mind And Body, written and performed by Country Joe And The Fish, released on Vanguard Records3. Karaoke by Cass McCombs from the album, Heartmind, released on Anti4. My Name is Blank by Boris, from the album Heavy Rocks, released on Relapse Records

The MOJO Record Club with Miki Berenyi

<p>Miki Berenyi is Andrew Male’s latest guest, discussing her new autobiography, revisiting her ‘90s in Lush, and revealing her passion for The Passions. Plus the week’s key new releases with Andrew and MOJO’s Jenny Bulley. Subscribe now at <a href="http://mojo4music.com/podcast/">mojo4music.com/podcast/</a> </p><p></p><p>Tracklisting: </p><p>1. Lush - Light From A Dead Star from their 1994 album, Split (4AD, 1994) </p><p>2. Piroshka - Everlastingly Yours from Brickbat (Bella Union, 2018) </p><p>3. I'm in Love with A German Film star by The Passions on Top Of The Pops </p><p>4. The Passions - Bachelor Girls from Thirty Thousand Feet Over China (Polydor, 1981) </p><p>5. The Passions - Alice's Song from Thirty Thousand Feet Over China (Polydor, 1981) </p><p>6. Kiwi Jr - The Extra Sees The Film from Chopper (Sub Pop, 2022) </p><p>7. Rich Ruth - Older But Not Less Confused from I Survived, It’s Over (Third Man, 2022) </p><p>8. Nada Surf - Blonde On Blonde by Nada Surf from Let's Go (Heavenly reissue, 2022)</p>

The MOJO Record Club with Miki Berenyi

Miki Berenyi is Andrew Male’s latest guest, discussing her new autobiography, revisiting her ‘90s in Lush, and revealing her passion for The Passions. Plus the week’s key new releases with Andrew and MOJO’s Jenny Bulley. Subscribe now at mojo4music.com/podcast/ Tracklisting: 1. Lush - Light From A Dead Star from their 1994 album, Split (4AD, 1994) 2. Piroshka - Everlastingly Yours from Brickbat (Bella Union, 2018) 3. I'm in Love with A German Film star by The Passions on Top Of The Pops 4. The Passions - Bachelor Girls from Thirty Thousand Feet Over China (Polydor, 1981) 5. The Passions - Alice's Song from Thirty Thousand Feet Over China (Polydor, 1981) 6. Kiwi Jr - The Extra Sees The Film from Chopper (Sub Pop, 2022) 7. Rich Ruth - Older But Not Less Confused from I Survived, It’s Over (Third Man, 2022) 8. Nada Surf - Blonde On Blonde by Nada Surf from Let's Go (Heavenly reissue, 2022)

The MOJO Record Club with Thurston Moore

<p>Thurston Moore and your host Andrew Male range far and wide across the musical universe in Episode Two of the MOJO Record Club: The Velvet Underground, Big Joanie, Jack White, The Supremes, Herb Alpert, The Stooges and more! </p><p></p><p>Tracklisting:</p><p></p><p>Tracklisting:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp; Hashish by Thurston Moore, from the album By The Fire, released on Daydream Library</p><p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp; Shadows &amp; Light Source Both, poem by Rumi, music and performance by Maggie Nicols (recorded at Café Oto)</p><p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fall Asleep by Big Joanie, written by Big Joanie, from the album, Sistahs, released on Daydream Library</p><p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp; Cranes in the Sky, performed by Big Joanie, written by Solange (performed live) released on Third Man Records</p><p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp; Living Torch from the album, Entering Heaven Alive by Jack White released on Third Man Records</p><p>6.&nbsp;&nbsp; Living Torch I by Kali Malone, from the album Living Torch, released on Portraits GRM</p><p></p><p><

The MOJO Record Club with Thurston Moore

Thurston Moore and your host Andrew Male range far and wide across the musical universe in Episode Two of the MOJO Record Club: The Velvet Underground, Big Joanie, Jack White, The Supremes, Herb Alpert, The Stooges and more! Tracklisting:Tracklisting: 1. Hashish by Thurston Moore, from the album By The Fire, released on Daydream Library2. Shadows & Light Source Both, poem by Rumi, music and performance by Maggie Nicols (recorded at Café Oto)3. Fall Asleep by Big Joanie, written by Big Joanie, from the album, Sistahs, released on Daydream Library4. Cranes in the Sky, performed by Big Joanie, written by Solange (performed live) released on Third Man Records5. Living Torch from the album, Entering Heaven Alive by Jack White released on Third Man Records6. Living Torch I by Kali Malone, from the album Living Torch, released on Portraits GRMSubscribe now at mojo4music.com/podcast/

The MOJO Record Club with Alabaster De Plume and Patti Smith

<p>New musical discoveries from the visionary Alabaster De Plume, our host Andrew Male and MOJO Editor John Mulvey. Plus an exclusive interview with Patti Smith. The MOJO Record Club is officially open! </p><p></p><p>Tracklisting:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Now (Stars Are Lit) written by Alabaster De Plume, from the album, Gold - Go Forward in the Courage of your Love, released on International Anthem</p><p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tank!, written and performed by Yoko Kano &amp; The Seatbelts, from the Soundtrack, Cowboy Bebop, released on Victor Entertainment</p><p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Memory, written and performed by Yoko Kano &amp; The Seatbelts, from the soundtrack, Cowboy Bebop, released on Victor Entertainment</p><p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Space Lion, written and performed by Yoko Kano &amp; The Seatbelts, from the soundtrack, Cowboy Bebop, released on Victor Entertainment</p><p>5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Standing in the Light of Love, by Neil Young released by Reprise</p><

The MOJO Record Club with Alabaster De Plume and Patti Smith

New musical discoveries from the visionary Alabaster De Plume, our host Andrew Male and MOJO Editor John Mulvey. Plus an exclusive interview with Patti Smith. The MOJO Record Club is officially open! Tracklisting: 1. Now (Stars Are Lit) written by Alabaster De Plume, from the album, Gold - Go Forward in the Courage of your Love, released on International Anthem2. Tank!, written and performed by Yoko Kano & The Seatbelts, from the Soundtrack, Cowboy Bebop, released on Victor Entertainment3. Memory, written and performed by Yoko Kano & The Seatbelts, from the soundtrack, Cowboy Bebop, released on Victor Entertainment4. Space Lion, written and performed by Yoko Kano & The Seatbelts, from the soundtrack, Cowboy Bebop, released on Victor Entertainment5. Standing in the Light of Love, by Neil Young released by Reprise6. Such Things Should Never Happen, from the album Psalms by Nick Cave, released on Bad Seed Ltd7. Patti Smith conversation with Andrew Male (recorded for MOJO magazine)8.

Trailer

Coming soon! The MOJO Record Club. Calling all crate diggers, MOJO readers, and music lovers! Join your host Andrew Male, as he ventures into the innermost realm of records and music with special guests each episode. So whether you're new to the MOJO family, a longtime fan or just a record lover, you're invited to nestle in and join in the hunt for undiscovered gems, swap old favourites and rediscover weird lost treasures. Get a taster of the first series here...