This months’s guest is a man who makes a living writing about chaos—and somehow makes it sound poetic. James Campion, American author, rock journalist, podcaster, and professional wordsmith of mayhem, joins Ian Prowse and Mick Ord for a transatlantic chinwag about music, writing, and the sweet spot where obsession meets the printed page. He’s interviewed […]
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Let’s set the record straight: Beryl Marsden isn’t just part of Merseybeat history—she is Merseybeat history. And in this episode of Misadventures in Music, Ian Prowse and Mick Ord sit down with one of Liverpool’s most powerful voices to hear her incredible story. She was tearing up the Cavern Club at 14. She toured with […]
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So here’s the thing… Mike McCartney is not just Paul’s brother. (Although yes, that comes up.) He’s a photographer, a performer, a proud Liverpudlian, and a member of the iconic satirical pop group The Scaffold! You know the guys who gave us Thank U Very Much and Lily the Pink, aka the weirdest No. 1 […]
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Right then. You know that goosebump moment when You’ll Never Walk Alone starts echoing around Anfield? Yeah, George Sephton has been part of that magic since most of us were in short trousers. In this Months episode of Misadventures in Music, Ian Prowse and Mick Ord sit down with the legend himself—George Sephton—Liverpool FC’s long-time […]
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If you like your writers poetic, Scouse, and just a bit mystical, this is the episode for you. In this beautifully rambling, warm, and slightly mind-bending episode of Misadventures in Music, Ian Prowse and Mick Ord sit down with author and broadcaster Jeff Young. A man whose voice feels like it’s been soaked in Mersey […]
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Ever wonder what it’s like to write books about rock legends without actually smashing guitars or trashing hotel rooms yourself? Meet Zoe Howe, an all round rock biographer, radio host, musician, and yes, a bit of a badass. In this latest episode of Misadventures in Music, she joins Ian Prowse and Mick Ord for a […]
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He’s interviewed almost everyone… everyone except Bob Dylan, John Lennon, and Mozart, and now Misadventures in Music welcomes back the one and only Spencer Leigh. In Episode 32, we’re graced once more by the legendary Liverpool music historian, radio presenter and writer. On this occasion we’re celebrating his new autobiography 80 at 80: A Liverpool […]
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In the latest episode of Misadventures in Music, we’re diving headfirst into the euphoric chaos and musical revolution that was Frankie Goes to Hollywood—with none other than Brian Nash, the band’s iconic guitarist, as our guide. For many, Frankie didn’t just arrive in the ‘80s—they erupted, transforming synth-pop into a cultural battlefield. Their hits like […]
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Liverpool music lovers, get ready for a nostalgia-filled ride through the golden era of record shops, the decline of physical music, and the unexpected vinyl revival. In the latest episode of Misadventures in Music, we sit down with Graham Jones, the man who has seen more record shops than anyone on the planet and has […]
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Urbanista Magazine is thrilled to spotlight the latest episode of the Misadventures in Music podcast, which dives deep into the rich history of Liverpool’s underground arts and music movement with filmmaker and author Grant McPhee. Known for his critically acclaimed documentaries Teenage Superstars and Big Gold Dream, McPhee takes us on a fascinating journey into […]
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