In Episode 356 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores his personal “renaissance” of rediscovering music by using tools like Discogs and curated album runs to acquire and reconnect with the rich, often overlooked histories of bands—from The Pretenders and Siouxsie and the Banshees. He argues that diving into these back catalogs is one of the most rewarding ways to truly get into music. The Pretenders – “Popstar” Midge Ure – “Answers to Nothing” Pete Shelley – “I Surrender” Urban Verbs – “The Angry Young Men” Siouxsee and the Banshees – “Halloween” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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