Get ready to binge-listen to the most epic podcast of the year, folks 🚀! London Records has just announced the launch of “Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story” – an immersive, star-studded deep dive into one of the UK’s most influential record labels 🎧. Because, you know, we didn’t have enough podcasts to listen to already 🙄. The podcast launches on May 6, 2026, across all streaming services, because who needs sleep when you can listen to podcasts at 6 am every Wednesday? 🕰️. You can subscribe here, because you won’t want to miss this: https://linktr.ee/ldnpodcast 📲.
So, “Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story” takes us back to the early 80s, when London Records was rising to fame 🌟. It’s like a musical time machine, but without the risk of getting stuck in the past 😂. The series features interviews with some of the biggest names in music, including Bananarama, Blancmange, Bronski Beat, and Fine Young Cannibals 🤩. Because who doesn’t love a little nostalgia? 🙃. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a podcast about London Records without some behind-the-scenes gossip 🤫.
The podcast is hosted by journalist Siân Pattenden, who’s joined by an all-star lineup of London Records signings, including Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward (Bananarama), Siobhan Fahey (Bananarama, Shakespears Sister), Dannii Minogue, Shaznay Lewis (All Saints), and Reverend Richard Coles (Communards) 🤝. It’s like a big ol’ family reunion, but with more music and less awkward small talk 🎉. Further featured guests include Goldie, Tony Mortimer (East 17), Roland Gift (Fine Young Cannibals), Neil Arthur (Blancmange), and Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll 🎤. And, because you can never have too many cooks in the kitchen, Miranda Sawyer, former London Records staff members, novelist screenwriter John Niven, Pete Tong, and DJ Sean Rowley will also be sharing their insights 🤔.
The trailer for the podcast is out now, and you can watch it below 👀. But let’s be real, you’re probably going to go listen to it right now and forget all about this article 📺. Across five episodes, the podcast will cover everything from the punk ethos that defined London Records’ style of pop to the rave revolution and the dawn of hip-hop and drum ‘n’ bass 🌪️. It’s like a musical history lesson, but without the boring teacher 📚.
Laura Kelly, London Records MD, says: “The London Records Story podcast traces the roots of a label like no other; its meteoric success, notorious excess, and the extraordinary artists and records that shaped music culture 💥.” So, if you’re ready to take a wild ride through the history of London Records, tune in to “Hit That Perfect Beat: The London Records Story” on May 6 🎉. And, to make it even more exciting, London Records will be releasing a 2CD/digital compilation, “Hit That Perfect Beat,” on June 12 🎁. Because who doesn’t love a good compilation album? 🤷♀️. You can pre-save the digital compilation here: https://londonrecords.lnk.to/compilation 📲.
So, what are you waiting for? Go subscribe to the podcast and get ready to “Hit That Perfect Beat” 🎶. And, if you’re feeling extra fancy, you can even subscribe to Classic Pop magazine here: https://shop.classicpopmag.com/subscribe/print-plus.htm?promo=SS24CLPWEB#promo 📖. Because, you know, print is still alive and well 📰. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go listen to some Bananarama and imagine I’m back in the 80s 🎤.
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