The importance of Blondie’s “Call Me” can’t be quantified in sales alone. Sure, it was a global hit. But it’s also a part of cinematic history: It’s played during the iconic opening sequence of the movie American Gigolo, starring Richard Gere. It is one of the signature compositions of the man they call the “godfather of disco”, Giorgio Moroder. And let’s no ... Show More
Jun 11
THe B-52's "Love Shack" with Don Was
How did a personal tragedy influence one of the most essential party anthems in the new wave canon? This week on One Song, Diallo & LUXXURY break down the B-52’s “Love Shack” with legendary Grammy award-winning producer, director and president of Blue Note Records, Don Was. They ... Show More
1h 14m
Jun 4
Earth, Wind & Fire's "Let's Groove" with Estelle
This week, we're taking you back to another of our favorite episodes... so get ready to share the spice of life and glide like a 747 to a classic cookout jam from one of the best selling bands of all time! On this episode of One Song, Grammy Award-winning pop star, rapper, and ac ... Show More
1h 20m
Jan 2018
'Whenever, Wherever' by Shakira (w/ Solomon Georgio)
This week, Solomon Georgio (@solomongeorgio – Comedy Central, his album ‘Homonegro Superior’) joins the show to talk about Seattle, the movie Saving Silverman, the glory of early 2000s music videos & cell phones, and eventually, Shakira’s 2001 classic “Whenever, Wherever,”– a son ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 2018
Greta Gerwig On The Music Of Lady Bird
We're not gonna lie, Greta Gerwig is one of Edith's favourite actors, so all objectivity has gone out of the window during this week's episode of Soundtracking in partnership with the EE BAFTAs.In fairness, everyone seems to agree her directorial debut Lady Bird (which she also w ... Show More
36m 10s
Aug 2018
'L.A. Woman' by The Doors (w/ Paul F. Tompkins)
What is 70s rock music but drunken poetry set to a series of overlapped solos? On this week's Punch Up The Jam, Paul F. Tompkins (Spontaneanation, Threedom, Bojack Horseman – @pftompkins) joins us to talk about CSI, quaaludes, Adam Sandler, baseball cap etiquette, the B52s, and e ... Show More
1h 39m
Apr 2018
'The Look' by Roxette
Demi and Miel dive into voice training, Herbal Essences, writing music in foreign languages, the misguided concept of 'sex on the beach,' and eventually, Roxette's metaphor-laden 1988 hit "The Look!" #SwedishTinyMouth UNPUNCHABLE JAMS: Tallest Man On Earth - “The Wild Hunt”, The ... Show More
1h 14m
Feb 2018
'Your Song' by Elton John (w/ Jake Hurwitz & Amir Blumenfeld)
On a special Valentine's Day episode, Jake Hurwitz & Amir Blumenfeld (@jakehurwitz, @jakeandamir – If I Were You, Lonely & Horny, Headgum) stop by the Cool House (a fun nickname Demi just made up right now!) to talk about hemorrhoid pillows, Moulin Rouge!, Harry Potter, and event ... Show More
59m 16s