On Friday, February 27, 2026, popular music lost one of its most extraordinary figures. Neil Sedaka, Brooklyn-born piano prodigy, Brill Building architect, comeback king, and one of the most gifted melodists the American songbook has ever produced, died at age 86 in Los Angeles. This Monday on The Mosen Explosion, I am dedicating the full two hours to the man, the music, and the remarkable story behind both.
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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 6 PM Saturday in NZ, 4 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re
featuring the described movies Deep Impact (1998) and A Civil Action (1998).
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The "Juke In The Back" focuses on the " soul that came before rock n' roll," the records that inspired Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and countless others.
Much has been written about the great R&B vocal groups of the 1950s. Many of the classic groups were either great musicians and vocalists and never had the recognition or record sales to back it up or these groups were thrown together; they couldn't sing very well and scored one solid hit that still spins in the eternal jukebox of public consciousness.
After you've enjoyed The Variety Vault with Paul Merrell, Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM, don't touch that dial, device, PC, Mac, smart speaker or tablet and join me for The Early Years, where and when you'll hear the best music from the first quarter century of Rock with occasional nods to other decades and genres.
This week on Deep Dive we enjoy the talents of US singer and entertainer John Denver. We listen to late night radio, hear a song for Annie, and enjoy sleeping on grandma's feather bed.
Tune in at 4 PM Eastern Monday, which is Tuesday morning in Eastern Australia. Or at 6 AM Eastern Wednesday, which is Wednesday evening in Eastern Australia. It's easy! Just tell that SmartStpeaker of yours to play Mushroom FM, and you will be there faster than the disappearance of a Trump tariff.
Hello! Sara Hillis here to let you know that this week's episode of Come by the Hills is another encore presentation, this time from February 23, 2025. I hope you'll enjoy it! I've got a really special evening planned which sadly precludes me doing a live show, but after much debate between myself and myself, I think these plans are a must. So I hope you enjoy this blast from the relatively recent past, and as ever, I want to thank you for listening.
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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 6 PM Saturday in NZ, 4 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re
featuring the described movies The Judge (2014) and Joe Kidd (1972).
Got questions, comments, or ideas for future described movies?
Email me at anthony at mushroomfm dot com (written this way to reduce spam).
Enjoy the movies and check out the details below!
The "Juke In The Back" focuses on the " soul that came before rock n' roll," the records that inspired Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and countless others.
We celebrate one of the heroines of Rhythm & Blues and early Rock n' Roll as Annie Laurie takes the spotlight on this week's "Juke In The Back."
After you've enjoyed The Variety Vault with Paul Merrell, Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM, don't touch that dial, device, PC, Mac, smart speaker or tablet and join me for The Early Years, where and when you'll hear the best music from the first quarter century of Rock with occasional nods to other decades and genres.
This week on Deep Dive we enjoy the talents of Australian indigenous artist Christine Anu. We meet the turtle and the monkey, learn what it is to be without you, and we come on come on.
The programme is easy to hear. Just tune in at 4 PM Eastern Monday, which is Tuesday morning in Eastern Australia. Or at 6 AM Eastern Wednesday, which is evening that day in Eastern Australia. simply tell that SmartSpeaker of yours to play Mushroom FM, and you will be there quicker than the time it takes to say home of the fun guys.