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If you’re following along with the podcast, this post accompanies Episode 4, where we explore one of Britain’s most uplifting and culturally significant 90s anthems: “Moving on Up”, by M People.  Welcome back to The British 150 Blog – thank you for finding your way here!  Each episode of The British 150 Podcast […]
Thank you for finding your way to the KIPT Blog!  This post accompanies Episode 3 of The British 150 Podcast, based on The British 150 Playlist — a smashing list of songs that help explore British music, culture and language.  All playlists, podcasts and learning resources are, and always will be, freely available […]
Thank you for searching for the KIPT Blog! Welcome to my website and the accompanying information for The British 150 Podcast: Episode 2, a production based on The British 150 Playlist — all available on Spotify or YouTube. All playlist, podcast, blog, and learning resources are — and always will be — free on KIPT […]
Thank you for searching for the KIPT Blog! Welcome to my website and the accompanying information for The British 150 Podcast – Episode 1, a production based on The British 150 Playlist — all available on Spotify or YouTube — designed to help learners improve English through music. The playlist, the podcast, the blog, and […]
What is the point of The British 150 Playlist??  It is a love letter to the musical diversity of the (geographical – not political) British Isles—an islandy archipelago of contradictions, creativity and cultural mashups.  This playlist is my way of celebrating the genuine variety of musical voices we’ve produced, welcomed, borrowed from and […]
The Rules of The British 150 Playlist (Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Curate the Entire Musical Identity of These Isles)  Let’s get one thing straight—this is not just a “best of British” list. This is a carefully curated, gloriously biased and occasionally emotional journey through music from the (geographical – not […]
The British 150 Playlist: The Only Playlist That Matters (Probably)!! Let’s face it—music is a mess these days. Algorithms decide what we hear, classic bands are selling butter in adverts and half the “British” music charts sound suspiciously American. It’s enough to make you question everything. But fear not! If you’ve ever wondered what truly […]