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The official podcast of the Madness American fan service, Stateside Madness, dedicated to the nutty sound of the British pop band Madness. We are the U.S. affiliate of MIS, the Madness Information Service. Check us out at statesidemadness.com, on Twitter (@StatesideMDNSS), and on Facebook (@StatesideMadness). Please note: The music clips included in this podcast fall under the ”Fair Use Doctrine” as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, and news reporting.
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Saturday Jun 25, 2022
Saturday Jun 25, 2022
This week, Stiff Records’ cofounder Dave Robinson drops by to chat with Laurie & Poly! Robbo talks about discovering and signing Madness, making the bands’ iconic videos, a few other Stiff acts... and the one band he regrets not signing. This is a Stateside Madness exclusive interview that you won’t want to miss!
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
Saturday Jun 11, 2022
Late May and early June 2022 were the dates American fans had been expecting to finally see the band. Unfortunately, the U.S. tour was canceled, leaving Poly stuck with plane tickets. So, making the best of it, he decided to fly out to California anyway & host a meetup for Madness fans. This episode is the result of his trip. We interview two “super fans,” Bone and Al, who shared with us their experiences as Madness fans on the wrong side of the Atlantic. Both gentlemen share their stories of encounters with the band, and then we invited our guests to count down their Top 5 Madness songs. Please enjoy this third fan engagement episode, “The Fans Speak III!”
Saturday May 28, 2022
Saturday May 28, 2022
This week we sit down with Silky, who is one-half of the up-and-coming British ska duo Death of Guitar Pop. Madness and Suggs have been hugely influential on this band’s sound, which will become evident when you listen to the music this week. Silky drops by to chat about music, Madness, and the D.I.Y. scene for indy musicians. So, sit back, listen, and enjoy the Death of Guitar Pop!
Friday May 13, 2022
Friday May 13, 2022
This week, we are joined by special guest Rhoda Dakar! Perhaps best known to Madness fans for the duet “On the Town” with Suggs, Rhoda started her musical career as lead singer of the legendary all-female band The Bodysnatchers. She has leant her unmistakable voice to songs by fellow 2-Tone artists The Specials and Special AKA, as well as numerous solo releases. Rhoda drops by Stateside Madness HQ to chat about the early 2 Tone days, her love for Madness, her ska/reggae/world music radio program, recent singles, and her upcoming album release. This interview is a Stateside Madness exclusive!
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
Saturday Apr 30, 2022
In this very special episode, Laurie & Poly discuss fourteen American bands who have identified Madness as being an influence on their music. We will discuss American ska, ska-punk, and ska-core as well as top 40 pop bands. Don’t miss this episode!
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
Saturday Apr 16, 2022
Following the split of Madness in 1986, four band members reformed as a new unit called The Madness. Their self-titled 1988 album incorporated synths, a drum machine, and a brand-new sound, as well as guest appearances by several famous 2Tone musicians. Join us this week as we dive track-by-track into this lesser-known entry in Madness’ catalog, recently rereleased on 180g vinyl.
Saturday Apr 02, 2022
Saturday Apr 02, 2022
It’s Crunch! Week here at Stateside Madness, and Laurie & Poly are diving deep into this Madness spin-off group. Hop aboard this Magic Carpet ride & join us as we go track-by-track through the 1990 album “The Nutty Boys.”
Saturday Mar 19, 2022
Saturday Mar 19, 2022
The album so nice, we’re doing it twice! This week we’ll examine the bonus tracks included in the 2010 CD re-release of the album “Wonderful.” Lots of good stuff here that you won’t want to miss!
Saturday Mar 05, 2022
Saturday Mar 05, 2022
This week’s episode is an album deep dive into Madness’ 1999 studio album “Wonderful.” Available in the US only as an import, “Wonderful” was their first studio album since 1985’s “Mad Not Mad.” Join us as we examine the band’s comeback album, track by track.
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Join us this week as Laurie & Poly dive deep into the 2016 Madness studio album “Can’t Touch Us Now.” As we listen track by track, we’ll meet various characters of questionable repute, including Mr. Apples, Herbert, and Pam the Hawk. Don’t miss this episode!