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The gentlemen of Blancmange (and their management) have kept their word and kindly put our names down on the guestlist for their Birmingham gig on May 19th! Due to a workshop that I gave on that day, which resulted in tiredness after coming home, we sadly missed out on that opportunity. Nonthless, many thanks to Blancmange for being kind and simply very, very nice people.

Episode # 8: Giorgio Moroder special

LISTEN HERE to a new episode that highlights and discusses the work of music producer Giorgio Moroder and his collaborations and successes!

Episode # 7: From host to host - in conversation with Robo Cast

POEM's Thomas Janak had a chance to meet fellow radio program maker Ian Paice aka Robo Cast to talk about ROBO CAST RADIO. For this very show Robo Cast himself was resurrected to answer questions about the incredible 4-year-run of Robo Cast Radio. LISTEN TO THE SHOW HERE

Episode # 6: Space Rock explored - in conversation with Hawkwind

In over 40 years HAWKWIND never slowed down - In fact they keep pushing the bounderies of psychedelic music and electronic soundscapes. POEM talked to the band about their longevity, the music industry, their new album and tour and even dogs! LISTEN HERE

Episode # 5: In conversation with BLANCMANGE's Neil Arthur

Blancmange are no strangers to fans of electronic music and have been described as an influence by many of their contemporaries from OMD to Gary Numan. Blancmange are touring the UK in May 2012 and POEM's Thomas Janak caught up with Blancmange's very own Neil Arthur to talk about their current album and tour. The conversation also touches on the then and now and how the new album came about and more ! Do not miss this. For information and tour dates visit www.blancmange.co.uk LISTEN HERE to the great interview

Episode # 4: How an encounter with electronic music changed the life of a teenager

By 1988 Erasure enjoyed their first # 1 album in the UK with "The Innocents", which has been certified double-platinum in the UK and platinum in the US. It was in the same year that a 16-year-old teenager encountered Erasure's music for the first time. Instantly hooked he decides to become involved in music himself. Now, years later, he himself is working on his first full length album and is heavily involved in remixing songs. His name is Mark 'Rasure' Robotham. This conversation touches on the influence Erasure has had on Mark's life and his music, how digital and analogue music production differs and more!! LISTEN HERE

Episode # 3: Still devoted - celebrating Depeche Mode and the heritage of Basildon

POEM's Thomas Janak caught up with Deb Danahay who organises a two-day-event celebrating electronic music and Depeche Mode in particular in their hometown Basildon. Deb used to run the Depeche and Yazoo fanclubs back in the early days of these bands. The conversation touches on the musical heritage of Basildon, Vince Clarke and Depeche and much more. LISTEN HERE The two day festival is happening on May 4th and 5th 2012. See BASPRODUCTIONS for details