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THE BACKSTAGE GURU

THE BACKSTAGE GURU

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 THE BACKSTAGE GURU, pulls back the curtain on the real music. The Backstage Guru is a sanctuary for quality over clicks. Each week, the Guru sift's through the static to champion the artists who have that "something special," from established icons to some of the best-kept secrets in the underground. For the Creators: This isn't just a podcast; it’s a platform. Our A&R Desk is open so submit your music for a professional gut-reaction and a private strategy roadmap to help your craft resonate. New episodes every week. Submit your music/Join the Tribe: https://buymeacoffee.com/thebackstageguruCopyright 2026 THE BACKSTAGE GURU Music
Episodes
  • Episode 8: Francis Bucholz and The Scorpions’ Sonic Shadow

    Episode 8: Francis Bucholz and The Scorpions’ Sonic Shadow
    Jan 31 2026
    The Sound That Launched a Thousand Riffs In Episode 8, The Backstage Guru does a lightning sweep of the Scorpions' golden era. We aren't just talking history; we're talking about a sonic contagion. We’re looking at how the Scorpions' massive production and Francis Bucholz’sdriving bass lines provided the sonic ammunition for the bands that followed. We're connecting the dots between the Scorpions' peak and the tracks they inspired: The Scorpions Standard: Revisiting the power of "Bad Boys Running Wild" and "No One Like You." The Ripple Effect: How that specific German precision filtered into the swagger of Ratt’s "Lack of Communication." The Metal Evolution: The DNA transfer from 80s arena rock to the technical precision of Megadeth’s "Trust." The Modern Torchbearers: How Ghost captures that vintage Bucholz-era spirit in "Satanised." It’s a fast-paced look at a legacy of power. If you like your rock loud and your bass lines locked in, this is the episode for you.
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    29 mins
  • Episode 7: Passive as Rebellion featuring HIMALAYAS | Zoé | Sonic Youth & more!

    Episode 7: Passive as Rebellion featuring HIMALAYAS | Zoé | Sonic Youth & more!
    Jan 25 2026
    Last week we leaned into the heavier end of the spectrum. Before that, things stretched out and got experimental. This week, the sound shifts again, quieter in places, stranger in others, but always connected. Episode 7 of The Backstage Guru is about movement, curiosity, and not being afraid to follow where the music leads. From Dry Cleaning’s deadpan tension to Sonic Youth’s passive rebellion, through modern rock, cosmic psychedelia, and intimate songwriting, this episode pulls back the curtain one record at a time. No fixed genre. No comfort zones. Just a thread that runs underneath it all. Put the headphones on, lean in, and trust the turn. The soundtrack under the intro comes from Crymwav’s “Speak No Evil”, out now across all platforms - another curtain pulled back. Catch them on their UK tour in March 2026.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 6: Harder Rock, No Shortcuts

    Episode 6: Harder Rock, No Shortcuts
    Jan 18 2026
    Episode 6 of The Backstage Guru leans back into heavier territory, continuing the idea of pulling the curtain back on music that stands on craft, conviction, and identity rather than hype. Following on from the response to earlier episodes particularly Episode 2, this edition revisits the idea of low-hanging fruit in the modern music business, and the difference between content-driven exposure and genuine artist development. Not as an accusation, but as a distinction worth making. This week’s selections span established names and emerging artists, all connected by intent rather than trend. Some tracks are brand new, others are pulled back into the light because they’re simply too good to be ignored. Release dates aren’t the point, songs are. Featured in this episode Megadeth – The Tipping Point (from the forthcoming album, due 23 January) Black Label Society – Engines Of Demolition ACES – Tornado (self-titled album out now) Vern Daysel & The Burning Breeze – New Game Matney – All Fired Up (from The Redneck and the Redman) Seether – Dangerous (from Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum) As always, The Backstage Guru is about conversation as much as curation. If you’re listening on Podomatic, leave your thoughts in the comments section below the episode. You can also get in touch on X and Instagram, and if you’ve got music you think belongs here, feel free to send it in — if it fits, it’ll get some daylight. Pulling the curtain back, one record at a time.
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    29 mins
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