Sounds with Simon Tesler

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Music history comes alive. Forgotten favourites & undiscovered gems from the rock, soul & reggae archive and a few of the stories behind them. Your host is Simon Tesler, former publisher and editor of 1980s music, media and pop culture magazine BLITZ.

  1. Sounds with Simon Tesler: Food (part 2)

    2D AGO

    Sounds with Simon Tesler: Food (part 2)

    More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is FOOD, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of education. In Part Two: Music For A Sushi Restaurant by Harry Styles, Honey by Moby, The Honey Thief by Hipsway, Just Like Honey by The Jesus & Mary Train, Memphis Soul Stew by King Curtis, Mother Popcorn by James Brown, Popcorn by Hot Butter, Fish In A Pot by Max Romeo, Some Like It Dread by Big Youth, Life Is A Minestrone by 10cc, Brain Stew by Green Day, Eat To The Beat by Blondie, Peanuts by The Police. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed  or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

    57 min
  2. Sounds with Simon Tesler: Food (part 1)

    2D AGO

    Sounds with Simon Tesler: Food (part 1)

    More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is FOOD, with 26 tracks in all on the subject of education. In Part One: Peaches by The Stranglers, Peaches by The Presidents of The United States Of America, Chocolate by Kylie Minogue, Chocolate by The 1975, Tutti Frutti by Little Richard, Tutti Frutti by New Order, Breakfast In America by Supertramp, Lunch by Billie Eilish, Dinner With Friends by Kacey Musgraves, Bread & Butter by Barry St John, Savoy Truffle by The Beatles, Chitlins Con Carne by Jimmy Dawkins and Custard Pie by Led Zeppelin. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed  or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

    57 min
  3. Sounds with Simon Tesler: School (part 2)

    FEB 4

    Sounds with Simon Tesler: School (part 2)

    More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is SCHOOL, with 23 tracks in all on the subject of education. In Part Two: Goodbye Mr A by The Hoosiers, The Eton Rifles by The Jam, Birth School Work Death by The Godfathers, Hot For Teacher by Van Halen, School Days by AC/DC, School by Nirvana, Homework by Fleetwood Mac, To Sir With Love by Lulu, Play It Cool Stay In School by Brenda Holloway, Don't Be A Dropout by James Brown and School Days by Stanley Clarke. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed  or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

    57 min
  4. Sounds with Simon Tesler: School (part 1)

    FEB 4

    Sounds with Simon Tesler: School (part 1)

    More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is SCHOOL, with 23 tracks in all on the subject of education. In Part One: Another Brick In The Wall by Pink Floyd, Proper Education by Eric Prydz vs Floyd, School's Out by Alice Cooper, School Days by The Runaways, Rock & Roll High School by The Ramones, Don't Stand So Close To Me by The Police, Teacher by I-Level, S'cool Days by Stanley Frank, Back To Schooldays by Graham Parker, My Old School by Steely Dan, Adult Education by Hall & Oates and Baggy Trousers by Madness. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed  or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

    57 min
  5. Sounds with Simon Tesler: Weather

    JAN 28

    Sounds with Simon Tesler: Weather

    More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is WEATHER. Sunshine, storms, fog and lots and lots of rain... just what you'd expect from the UK! Full track list is Sometimes by James, Sunshine & Chocolate by Semisonic, Sunshine On A Rainy Day by Zoe, Weather With You by Crowded House, I Can't Stand The Rain by Tina Turner, Whistle Down The Wind by Nick Heyward, Walking In The Rain by  Flash & The Pan, Sunshine's Better by John Martyn, Stormy Weather by Keely Smith, A Foggy Day by Dakota Staton, Only Happy When It Rains by Garbage and Thunderstruck by AC/DC. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed  or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

    57 min
  6. Sounds with Simon Tesler: Words

    JAN 21

    Sounds with Simon Tesler: Words

    More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is WORDS! I have 12 great tracks with alphabetical associations for you... Full track list is Wordy Rappinghood by Tom Tom Club, Word Up by Cameo, Don't Believe A Word by Thin Lizzy, Four Letters by The Donkeys, Passion Is No Ordinary Word by Graham Parker, One Word by Brian Eno & John Cale, Alphabet Street by Prince, ABC by The Jackson 5, Words by The Christians, Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word by Elton John, The Word Girl by Scritti Politti and Word On A Wing by David Bowie. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed  or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

    57 min
  7. Sounds with Simon Tesler: Space

    JAN 14

    Sounds with Simon Tesler: Space

    More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is SPACE: a collection of tracks all with an interplanetary theme! Full track list is Planet Earth by Duran Duran; Another Girl Another Planet by The Only Ones, The Killing Moon by Echo & The Bunnymen, Blue Moon by Bobby Blue Bland, Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival; Space Cowboy by Jamiroquai, Space by Prince, Jupiter by Earth Wind & Fire, Spacewalk by Lemon Jelly, Venus & Mars by Wings, Satellite by The Beloved and Phat Planet by Leftfield. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed or at BLITZ magazine.co.uk

    57 min
  8. Sounds with Simon Tesler: Animals

    JAN 7

    Sounds with Simon Tesler: Animals

    More forgotten favourites and undiscovered gems from the Rock, Soul & Reggae Archive, and some of the music history behind them from former BLITZ magazine editor Simon Tesler. The theme this week is ANIMALS! Cats and horses, a white rabbit, some snakes and even a monkey or two. We'll hear from Kate Bush, Tom Jones, Squeeze, Patti Smith and many more, but first some dogs... Full track list is Tracking The Dog by Screaming Blue Messiahs, Dog Eat Dog by Adam & The Ants, What's New Pussycat by Tom Jones, Stray Cat Strut by Stray Cats, Cat On A Wall by Squeeze, Kitty by The Presidents of USA, Horse With No Name by America, White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane, Baby Snakes by Frank Zappa, Rock Lobster by The B-52s, Monkey Gone To Heaven by Pixies, Shock The Monkey by Peter Gabriel, The Hounds Of Love by Kate Bush, Horses by Patti Smith, Dog Days Are Over by Florence & The Machine. Chase down more stories on the BLITZ Instagram feed  or at BLITZmagazine.co.uk

    57 min
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Music history comes alive. Forgotten favourites & undiscovered gems from the rock, soul & reggae archive and a few of the stories behind them. Your host is Simon Tesler, former publisher and editor of 1980s music, media and pop culture magazine BLITZ.

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  • Creator
    Simon Tesler
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Simon Tesler 2025-2026