Public Address Podcast

Public Address: POP!

Public Address: POP!

"And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” Friedrich Nietzsche German classical scholar/philosopher and critic of culture

Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown 2025

MIGHTY FINE MUSIC

Public Address: MIGHTY FINE MUSIC

"Music was my first love. And it will be my last. Music of the future and music of the past.
To live without my music would be impossible to do. In this world of troubles, my music pulls me through." John Miles, Musician

Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown 2025

SO TASTY!

Public Address: SO TASTY!

"I never wanted to go back and re-live the glory days, I just want to keep moving forward. That's what I took from punk. Keep going. Don't look back." Paul Simonon Guitarist, The Clash, Gorillaz

Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown 2025

DOWNTIME RELAX AND UNWIND

Public Address: DOWNTIME RELAX AND UNWIND

A special uninterrupted two hour immersive session of calming, laid back music to ease your mood and help to fully relax and unwind.

Written and Produced by Thom McKeown © 2025

NICE TO HEAR THIS, TO HEAR THIS, NICE!

Public Address: NICE TO HEAR THIS, TO HEAR THIS, NICE!

Another sizzling two hours of fast-moving modern music!

All Public Address programmes are flexible! You can also tell it "next" or "previous" to scroll through. Rewind, pause and fast forward facilities are also available!

Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown © 2025

MAXIMUM MUSIC

Public Address: MAXIMUM MUSIC

Another special Public Address! Your regular host and producer Thom McKeown has created the A.I. voice of non-human woman Artiffa Intello to take the vocal reins on this quite splendid selection of popular music choices, just for you - the discerning listener! Enjoy the show!!!

Written Produced and Created by Thom McKeown © 2025

DISCERNING CHOICES FROM THE WORLD OF POPULAR MUSIC

Public Address: DISCERNING CHOICES FROM THE WORLD OF POPULAR MUSIC

Hi Music fans! Welcome to another Public Address! Your regular host and producer Thom McKeown has created the A.I. voice of non-human Arty Intello to take the vocal reins on this quite splendid selection of popular music choices, just for you - the discerning listener! Enjoy the show!!!

Written Produced and Created by Thom McKeown © 2025

MIND BLOWING!

Public Address: MIND BLOWING!

"Music is something that should speak for itself, straight from the heart. It took me a long time to understand that - and as a musician, music is your way out. What you learn from working with other performers and musicians is invaluable, and can only help you grow. I mean, if you spend your whole life focusing on yourself, you’re not really learning much". Damon Albarn, Musician

Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown © 2025

AN ENTERTAINMENT DELIGHT

Public Address: AN ENTERTAINMENT DELIGHT

• "I've always felt that it's the point of the artist to try and challenge themselves and the audience at the same time. Irony is a powerful, sincere force. Being able to reveal yourself without irony can be very pretentious. We've never been a band that likes to take itself too seriously, and sometimes when it comes across too seriously, I try to keep it theatrical. You can quite happily exist in your own version of the world built around you, which you can build for yourself. As human beings, we create belief systems that make us feel happy with the choices we make. You'd have a lot of unhappy people regretting everything if they didn't create the belief system in which they could explain all their choices and feel like they've done the right thing."

  Robert Del Naja/3D, Musician (Massive Attack)

   

  Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown © 2024

IT'S OVER

Public Address: IT'S OVER

Let’s be honest, a break-up is one of the hardest experiences that you can go through in life. While relationships can be tough enough at the best of times, when you have to say goodbye, for better or for worse, it's never easy. Whether you’ve been together for just a couple of weeks or for several years, ending things with someone that you have given your heart and love to can leave you feeling devastated, utterly heartbroken and lost. While you're trying to get over a split, there are plenty of songs out there that will say the things you can't. Here in this Public Address special - you'll hear quite a few - so you're not alone in feeling so bereft.

Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown © 2024

SOMETHING IN THE AIR

Public Address: SOMETHING IN THE AIR

"There's always the possibility that you're going to come across a record that transforms your life. It's like a leaf on the stream. There are little currents and sticks lying in the water that nudge you in a slightly different direction. And then you break loose and carry on down the current. There's nothing that actually stops you and lifts you out of the water and puts you on the bank but there are diversions and distractions and alarums and excursions which is what makes life interesting really. It's fantastic." John Peel, Broadcaster/DJ

Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown © 2024

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Public Address: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 2024

The annual festive celebration featuring two hours of tinsel-infused music and interjections to help enhance your seasonal delight.

Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown © 2024

 

 

NEW COUNTRY

Public Address: NEW COUNTRY

Story songs are one of new country music's greatest assets. Telling stories that hook listeners has been a hallmark of the genre since it evolved some years ago. Many artists into the 21st century, have recorded vivid stories set to music in a fresh era of New Country. In this edition, you’ll hear some of the very best story songs in this field. These performers, and the writers behind these tunes, have captured listeners' attention with their impressive attention to detail.

Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown © 2022/2024

Discover It Now!

Public Address: DISCOVER IT NOW!

"Everybody's playing the game but nobody's rules are the same... Never make a promise or plan. Take a little love where you can... Never stay too long in your bed. Never lose your heart, use your head... Never take a stranger's advice. Never let a friend fool you twice... Never be the first to believe. Never be the last to deceive... Never leave a moment too soon. Never waste a hot afternoon... Never stay a minute too long. Don't forget the best will go wrong... Better learn to go it alone. Recognise you're out on your own. Nobody's on nobody's side." Sir Tim Rice, Lyricist

Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown © 2024

BRACE FOR IMPACT

Public Address: BRACE FOR IMPACT

"Music is like a psychiatrist. You can tell your guitar things that you can't tell people - and it will answer you with things people can't tell you."        Sir Paul McCartney Musician

Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown © 2024

YOUR MUSIC RENDEZVOUS

Public Address: YOUR MUSIC RENDEZVOUS

"A pale sun poked impudent marmalade fingers through the grizzled lattice glass, and sent the shadows scurrying, like convent girls menaced by a tramp." Vivian Stanshall English singer-songwriter, musician, author, poet and wit, best known for his work with the Bonzo Dog (Doo Dah) Band

Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown © 2024

ON THE AIR

Public Address: ON THE AIR

"People are people. They laugh, cry, feel, and love - and music seems to be the common denomination that brings us all together. Music cuts through all boundaries and goes right to the soul." Willie Nelson Musician

Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown © 2024

MUSIC BOX

Public Address: MUSIC BOX

“I explored rock culture and what the guitar can do through people like Jimmy Page and John McLaughlin, and the music moves away from pop.” Johnny Marr Musician

Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown © 2024

IF YOU DON'T LISTEN ... you'll never hear it

Public Address: IF YOU DON'T LISTEN -- you'll never hear it!

"I was sleeping in the woods one night after a gig we'd played somewhere, when I saw this girl appear before me. That girl was Emily. (On how he wrote "See Emily Play") "Chapter 24" - that was from the "I Ching", there was someone around who was very into that, most of the words came straight off that. "Lucifer Sam" was another one - it didn't mean much to me at the time, but then three or four months later it came to mean a lot." Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd original member

Written Produced and Presented by Thom McKeown © 2024

MASH-UP MIX HOUR

Public Address: MASH-UP MIX HOUR

A one-hour one-off special of Mash-Ups. A mash-up is a creative work, by blending two or more pre-recorded songs, typically by superimposing the vocal track of one song seamlessly over the instrumental track of another and changing the tempo and key where necessary. How many performers can you recognise and from which original tracks?

Mixed and Produced by Thom McKeown © 2024