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Music In Depth

Listen to 'Dig!, Music In Depth', the audio home of Dig!’s favourite deep-dive features on past, present and future legends. From Syd Barret to The Streets, and Factory Records to Fleetwood Mac. Hoste... Read more

Warning: This podcast is a series podcast

This means episodes are recommended to be heard in order from the very start. Here's the 10 best episodes of the series anyway though!

Ranked #1

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TINA TURNER: WHY THE QUEEN OF ROCK’N’ROLL IS STILL SIMPLY THE BEST

TINA TURNER: WHY THE QUEEN OF ROCK’N’ROLL IS STILL SIMPLY THE BEST

Smashing boundaries, surviving abuse and inspiring generations of musicians, Tina Turner remains one of the most impactf... Read more

24 May 2021

7mins

Ranked #2

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Otis Redding: How A High-School Dropout Became The King Of Soul

Otis Redding: How A High-School Dropout Became The King Of Soul

With a voice that ranged from tender vulnerability to unrestrained power, Otis Redding, the King Of Soul, demanded nothi... Read more

27 May 2021

8mins

Ranked #3

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Joni Mitchell: How A Young Songwriter Became The Consummate Artist

Joni Mitchell: How A Young Songwriter Became The Consummate Artist

Setting the bar for all who followed, Joni Mitchell turned the notion of songwriting inside out, embodying everything an... Read more

30 May 2021

11mins

Ranked #4

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The Smiths: Theirs Is A Light That Never Goes Out

The Smiths: Theirs Is A Light That Never Goes Out

Arguably the most important indie band of them all, The Smiths wrote unique songs with an appeal that refuses to diminis... Read more

3 Jun 2021

10mins

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Ranked #5

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How The New Romantics Ruled The World

How The New Romantics Ruled The World

Recounting the story of the New Romantics, journalist Dylan Jones tells Dig! how the synth-pop originators staged a seco... Read more

8 Jun 2021

16mins

Ranked #6

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Tracy Chapman: Driving The Fast Car To Success

Tracy Chapman: Driving The Fast Car To Success

Following the unanticipated success of her debut album, Tracy Chapman has led an inspiring career for over 30 years.   H... Read more

14 Jun 2021

10mins

Ranked #7

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The Streets: Mike Skinner’s 'Cult Classic, Not Best Seller' Legacy

The Streets: Mike Skinner’s 'Cult Classic, Not Best Seller' Legacy

With a natural wit and ear for everyday language, Birmingham MC Mike Skinner, aka The Streets, has been the voice of rea... Read more

17 Jun 2021

10mins

Ranked #8

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Thinking Out Loud: How Ed Sheeran Got Famous

Thinking Out Loud: How Ed Sheeran Got Famous

With his mix of folk-pop and rap-inspired rhymes, Ed Sheeran has rapidly become one of his generation’s most celebrated ... Read more

18 Jun 2021

19mins

Ranked #9

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World In Motion: How New Order’s Classic Football Song Scored A Winner

World In Motion: How New Order’s Classic Football Song Scored A Winner

Catchy, well-crafted and credible, World In Motion saw New Order collaborate with the 1990 England squad, yielding an un... Read more

22 Jun 2021

8mins

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