Sounds with Simon Tesler

Sounds with Simon Tesler

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Music history comes alive. Forgotten favourites & undiscovered gems from the rock, soul & reggae archive and a few of the stories behind them. Your host is Simon Tesler, former publisher and editor of 1980s music, media and pop culture magazine BLITZ.

Episode List

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Money (part 2)

Feb 18th, 2026 2:07 PM

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is MONEY, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of Pounds, Shillings & Pence. In Part Two: Big Spender by Shirley Bassey, How To Be A Millionaire by ABC, Opportunities by Pet Shop Boys, Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders, Money's Too Tight To Mention by Simply Red, Pounds Shillings & Pence by The Windmills, Money by The Drums, Pennies by Smashing Pumpkins, Money by Barret Strong, Money by The Flying Lizards, Money In My Pocket by Dennis Brown, Offshore Banking Business by The Members, In It For The Money by Supergrass and Money by Pink Floyd. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed  or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Money (part 1)

Feb 18th, 2026 2:06 PM

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is MONEY, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of Pounds, Shillings & Pence. In Part One: Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, Money Changes Everything by Cyndi Lauper, Money Don't Matter 2 Night by Prince, I Need A Dollar by Aloe Blacc, Dirty Sexy Money by David Guetta & Afrojack, Take The Money & Run by The Steve Miller Band, Free Money by Patti Smith, For The Love Of Money by Defunkt, Cash Money by Prince Charles & The City Beat Band, Pennies From Heaven by Louis Prima, Money by Liza Minelli & Joel Young and Rich Girl by Gwen Stefani. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed  or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Food (part 2)

Feb 11th, 2026 8:00 PM

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is FOOD, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of education. In Part Two: Music For A Sushi Restaurant by Harry Styles, Honey by Moby, The Honey Thief by Hipsway, Just Like Honey by The Jesus & Mary Train, Memphis Soul Stew by King Curtis, Mother Popcorn by James Brown, Popcorn by Hot Butter, Fish In A Pot by Max Romeo, Some Like It Dread by Big Youth, Life Is A Minestrone by 10cc, Brain Stew by Green Day, Eat To The Beat by Blondie, Peanuts by The Police. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed  or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: Food (part 1)

Feb 11th, 2026 7:00 PM

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is FOOD, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of education. In Part One: Peaches by The Stranglers, Peaches by The Presidents of The United States Of America, Chocolate by Kylie Minogue, Chocolate by The 1975, Tutti Frutti by Little Richard, Tutti Frutti by New Order, Breakfast In America by Supertramp, Lunch by Billie Eilish, Dinner With Friends by Kacey Musgraves, Bread & Butter by Barry St John, Savoy Truffle by The Beatles, Chitlins Con Carne by Jimmy Dawkins and Custard Pie by Led Zeppelin. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed  or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

Sounds with Simon Tesler: School (part 2)

Feb 4th, 2026 7:00 PM

More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is SCHOOL, with 23 tracks in all on the subject of education. In Part Two: Goodbye Mr A by The Hoosiers, The Eton Rifles by The Jam, Birth School Work Death by The Godfathers, Hot For Teacher by Van Halen, School Days by AC/DC, School by Nirvana, Homework by Fleetwood Mac, To Sir With Love by Lulu, Play It Cool Stay In School by Brenda Holloway, Don't Be A Dropout by James Brown and School Days by Stanley Clarke. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed  or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

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