Bandsplain

Mar 13 2025 184 ep. 134 mins 1.6k

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Bandsplain is a show where host Yasi Salek invites experts to explain cult bands and iconic artists - and why people love them - using a curated playlist to help you understand the hype.

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Perfect Song: "A Girl Like You" by Edwyn Collins with Rob Harvilla

Mar 13 2025 78 mins

This episode, we’ve asked our podfather Rob Harvilla to pick his perfect 90s British Rock song: “A Girl Like You” by Edwyn Collins. Listen along as Yasi and Rob cover the birth of indie pop, Edwyn Collins’ Orange Juice days, and his earlier solo career, right up to the release of his third album Gorgeous George as well as the Empire Records soundtrack, which helped launch t

MOVIE NIGHT: ‘24 Hour Party People’ and ‘Creation Stories’ with Sean Fennessey

Mar 06 2025 83 mins

Yasi is joined by Big Picture host Sean Fennessey to talk abou music biopics, specifically diving into two films that deal with key figures in the British music landscape, Tony Wilson of Factory Records in 24 Hour Party People (2002), and Alan McGee of Creation Records in Creation Stories (2021). CREDITS: Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalek Guest: Sean Fennessey IG: @seanfennessey, X: @

The La's with Ben Gibbard

Feb 27 2025 122 mins

Everyone knows the hit track “There She Goes,” a song that sounds like it has always existed and emerged into the world fully formed by the hand of God. Liverpudlian band The La’s made that perfect song, and according to the many musicians it influenced, including Oasis’ Liam Gallagher or our guest, Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service, a nearly perfect

Listener Mailbag with Matt Helders

Feb 20 2025 91 mins

We’re back and we’re answering your questions about the show, like how does Yasi choose which bands to cover? Which British bands ruled their respective eras? And when did Britpop officially die? Join along as Yasi and bestie of the pod, Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders, sip Yorkshire tea and open your gorgeous emails. CREDITS: Host: Yasi Salek @yasisalek Guest: Matt Helde

The LIVE Soundtrack Draft with Rob Harvilla, Sean Fennessey, and Chris Ryan

Feb 05 2025 103 mins

Hi, we have a lot to talk about. Yasi shares how she’s been, and appreciates everyone’s kind words and gifts.

A Message From Bandsplain

Jan 16 2025 1 mins

An update on Yasi and the show. Thank you everyone for your support and kind words. Give to the GoFundMe ⁠HERE⁠ For other ways to give or support, visit ⁠https://www.fireaid.info/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bandsplain’s Favourite Albums of 2024

Dec 26 2024 109 mins

Normally, on this podcast, we tend to focus on music that was released decades in the past. In this episode, we’re going to do a rare thing and focus on music of the present day. Listen along as Yasi chats with The Ringer’s Rob Harvilla and Justin Sayles about their five *favourite* albums and top single of the year. EPISODE PLAYLIST: Listen to songs we detail in the episode �

Oasis: Part 2 with Rob Harvilla

Dec 19 2024 180 mins

You can have it all, but how much do you want it, babe? Once again, we slip inside the eye of Oasis’ mind for part two. Last episode, Yasi and Rob Harvilla talked about the band’s formation, their debut album Definitely Maybe, and the lead-up to the 1995 Britpop chart battle. Who wins the battle? Who wins the war? We’ll get into the “Oasis quo” and “Chaz and Dave Chimne

Oasis: Part 1 with Rob Harvilla

Dec 12 2024 214 mins

By 1994, grunge had waned and Madchester had set the table for the next massive wave of British music—the UK was ready for its next big rock band to refocus the global lens back on ol’ Blighty. That’s when Oasis popped onto the scene fully formed and captured the mantle with their iconic haircuts, perfect clothes, explosive feuds, and of course, their absolute bangers. Join a

FEUD: Blur vs Oasis with Miranda Sawyer

Dec 05 2024 107 mins

We’re unpacking the battle of Britpop as well as the war of words between Blur and Oasis. Did the art school icons or the working class heroes ultimately prevail? Who won over the critics? Who laughed all the way to the bank? Which band’s legacy is stronger today? In this episode, we’re going to answer those questions and more as we rehash the great feud between two Britpop g