60 acast.com Hit That Perfect Beat - The London Records Story https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/the-london-records-story en London Records music industry podcast,artist interviews podcast,music history podcast,pop music podcast,dance music podcast,record label podcast,UK music podcast,London music ,Songwriting podcast,Music industry insights,music industry secrets London Records From underground misfits to global hitmakers, ‘Hit That Perfect Beat - The Story of London Records’ is a thrilling, no-holds-barred journey through one of the most influential eras in British music, and the maverick label that helped define it.


London Records didn’t just follow trends: it created them. Born in the chaos of the early 1980s, the label was fuelled by instinct, risk-taking, and big personalities. What followed was a cultural explosion that would shape pop, dance, and club music for decades to come.

Through exclusive interviews and first-hand accounts, journalist Siân Pattenden speaks with the artists, executives, and insiders who lived through it all. From the DIY beginnings of Bananarama and Blancmange, to the global domination of Fine Young Cannibals, this is the inside story of how hits were made, and sometimes lost.


Along the way, legendary voices like Pete Tong reveal how a generation-defining sound emerged from late-night clubs and record shop imports, while artists like Goldie and Orbital show how London Records helped push electronic music into the mainstream, changing the sound of modern Britain forever.

But this isn’t just a story of success. It’s a story of ambition, excess, and the realities of fame. From the dizzying highs of chart-topping acts like East 17 to the personal and creative struggles behind the scenes, the series pulls back the curtain on an industry where fortunes were made, and sometimes lost, overnight.


You’ll also discover how the label helped launch bold, era-defining acts like All Saints and Sugababes, while navigating the shifting tides of the music business, from vinyl to CDs to the digital revolution that changed everything.


This isn’t just music history, it’s the story of how culture moves. It’s about rebellion, creativity, identity, and the power of a great song to change lives. Whether you lived through these moments or are discovering them for the first time, this podcast puts you right in the room where it happened: the deals, the risks, the parties, the breakthroughs.


Packed with unforgettable stories, iconic tracks, and the people who were really there, ‘Hit That Perfect Beat - The Story of London Records Story’ is unmissable listening. 


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]]> From underground misfits to global hitmakers, ‘Hit That Perfect Beat - The Story of London Records’ is a thrilling, no-holds-barred journey through one of the most influential eras in British music, and the maverick label that helped define it.


London Records didn’t just follow trends: it created them. Born in the chaos of the early 1980s, the label was fuelled by instinct, risk-taking, and big personalities. What followed was a cultural explosion that would shape pop, dance, and club music for decades to come.

Through exclusive interviews and first-hand accounts, journalist Siân Pattenden speaks with the artists, executives, and insiders who lived through it all. From the DIY beginnings of Bananarama and Blancmange, to the global domination of Fine Young Cannibals, this is the inside story of how hits were made, and sometimes lost.


Along the way, legendary voices like Pete Tong reveal how a generation-defining sound emerged from late-night clubs and record shop imports, while artists like Goldie and Orbital show how London Records helped push electronic music into the mainstream, changing the sound of modern Britain forever.

But this isn’t just a story of success. It’s a story of ambition, excess, and the realities of fame. From the dizzying highs of chart-topping acts like East 17 to the personal and creative struggles behind the scenes, the series pulls back the curtain on an industry where fortunes were made, and sometimes lost, overnight.


You’ll also discover how the label helped launch bold, era-defining acts like All Saints and Sugababes, while navigating the shifting tides of the music business, from vinyl to CDs to the digital revolution that changed everything.


This isn’t just music history, it’s the story of how culture moves. It’s about rebellion, creativity, identity, and the power of a great song to change lives. Whether you lived through these moments or are discovering them for the first time, this podcast puts you right in the room where it happened: the deals, the risks, the parties, the breakthroughs.


Packed with unforgettable stories, iconic tracks, and the people who were really there, ‘Hit That Perfect Beat - The Story of London Records Story’ is unmissable listening. 


Follow London Records for clips, more content and to send us your questions and thoughts:

Instagram

London Records

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‘Hit That Perfect Beat - The London Records Story’ compilation is released on 2CD / Digital on June 12, 2026 and available to pre-order now

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From underground outsiders to global hitmakers, Hit That Perfect Beat – The Story of London Records is the inside story of the label that helped shape modern British music.


Featuring first-hand accounts from the artists, producers and insiders who lived it, this series dives into the hits, the risks, the chaos and the culture that defined a generation. From 80s pop to 90s dancefloor revolutions, this is where the sound of modern Britain was made.

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From underground outsiders to global hitmakers, Hit That Perfect Beat – The Story of London Records is the inside story of the label that helped shape modern British music.


Featuring first-hand accounts from the artists, producers and insiders who lived it, this series dives into the hits, the risks, the chaos and the culture that defined a generation. From 80s pop to 90s dancefloor revolutions, this is where the sound of modern Britain was made.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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