Inside The Groove - Madonna’s Music

Edward Russell

The story behind Madonna’s most famous songs

Each episode focuses on a particular track or era and discusses the creative process and how the song was received.

With reference to the videos and live performances, the episode often plays snippets from the song’s multitrack session.

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112 episodes
Updated July 5

Episodes112

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Jul 5, 2022 · 25 min
Deep Dive - Vogue (Remixed & Revisited)
A chance to hear a revised version of the very first episode of this podcast telling the story of Madonna's huge hit from 1990.
Jun 30, 2022 · 50 min
Album Deep Dive - 19 - Madame X
The story of Madonna's most recent studio album, inspired by living in Portugal and which saw Madonna reuniting with producer Mirwais.
Jun 16, 2022 · 46 min
Album Deep Dive - 18 - Rebel Heart
Songwriting sessions, leaks and re-recordings to get this album where it needed to be. Enjoy hear the story behind Madonna's thirteenth studio album.
Jun 3, 2022 · 49 min
Album Deep Dive - 17 - MDNA
Madonna's 2012 EDM album may not be a fan favourite, but there's a story to be told. Hear the original writers demos behind many of the songs that made the final album, plus the story of the fantastic atwork.
May 21, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
Live from London - Album Deep Dive - 16 - Celebration
From the RVT in London - a live episode - with no edits - our panel and fans discuss the 2009 Greatest Hits package by Madonna.
May 9, 2022 · 5 min
Countdown to Celebration
A mini episode to tell you how to listen to the next episode live and what to expect if you'll be joining us for the live event in London on Saturday 21 May.
Apr 27, 2022 · 50 min
Album Deep Dive - 15 - Hard Candy
The most marmite of Madonna albums - everyone has an opinion on this one, not least of all the Steven Klein artwork. Find out how that was shot and the changes made to it afterwards, plus hear some unreleased gems from the archives and the story behind the album's third single, Miles Away.
Apr 19, 2022 · 30 min
Song by song: Interview with author Marc Andrews
An interview with the author of a brilliant new book - Madonna: Song by Song - almost like this podcast in written form! Marc is a huge fan and has immense insight - and reveals some of his new discoveries in this very episode.
Mar 30, 2022 · 51 min
Album Deep Dive - 14 - Confessions On A Dancefloor
Madonna's disco-inspired album goes under the spotlight including the story behind some of the unused songs recorded for a musical project, the Steven Klein photoshoot and how Pet Shop Boys influenced the project.
Mar 16, 2022 · 43 min
Album Deep Dive - 13 - American Life
Hear about the recording of this album including unreleased tracks, the demo of Nothing Fails, individual elements from Love Profusion and, of course, the very distinctive album artwork.
Mar 6, 2022 · 42 min
Album Deep Dive - 12 - Music
Madonna's first album for the 2000s brought a huge sonic change to her music and a fantastic new look for the design. This episode also put special focus on the song American Pie which was included in some territories and had quite a significant effect on Madonna's plans.
Feb 25, 2022 · 50 min
Album Deep Dive - 11 - Ray of Light
The story behind one of Madonna's most important releases. As well as the beautiful artwork and Testino photoshoot, the story of Power of Goodbye is also told.
Feb 12, 2022 · 39 min
Album Deep Dive - 10 - Something To Remember
The story behind Madonna's third compilation LP, including the songs I Want You and You'll See. Plus you can hear some unreleased tracks from that period and find out all the info on the beautiful Testino cover... plus, what was the original title and plan for this album?
Jan 28, 2022 · 39 min
Album Deep Dive -9 - Bedtime Stories
The story behind Madonna's 1994 dip into R&B mid-tempo pop and a special focus on the songs Take A Bow and I'd Rather Be Your Lover.
Jan 20, 2022 · 34 min
Album Deep Dive - 8b Erotica part 2 - the Sex Book
Find out more about this provocative book and also hear some of the unreleased songs from the Erotica album.
Jan 14, 2022 · 40 min
Album Deep Dive - 8 - Erotica (part1)
The story behind Madonna's 1992 album - in part one, we discuss the record's main producer, Shep Pettibone, talk about the artwork and throw focus on the song Rain.
Dec 17, 2021 · 33 min
Album Deep Dive - 7 - The Immaculate Collection
The story behind Madonna's first greatest hits package, with details about Q Sound, Blond Ambition, The Herb Ritts photography, and a special focus on Rescue Me.
Dec 10, 2021 · 36 min
Album Deep Dive - 6 - I‘m Breathless
The story behind the recording of Madonna's album which was inspired by her character in Dick Tracy
Nov 24, 2021 · 58 min
Album Deep Dive - 5 - Like A Prayer
The story behind t he recording of Madonna's seminal album, with details of the photoshoot, the singles and a focus on Oh Father.
Nov 11, 2021 · 40 min
Album Deep Dive - 4 You Can Dance
The story behind Madonna's first remix album with special focus on the song Spotlight - plus additional infor about Who's That Girl

Inside The Groove - Madonna’s Music

Deep Dive - Vogue (Remixed & Revisited)

Album Deep Dive - 19 - Madame X

Album Deep Dive - 18 - Rebel Heart

Album Deep Dive - 17 - MDNA

Live from London - Album Deep Dive - 16 - Celebration

Countdown to Celebration

Album Deep Dive - 15 - Hard Candy

Song by song: Interview with author Marc Andrews

Album Deep Dive - 14 - Confessions On A Dancefloor

Album Deep Dive - 13 - American Life

Album Deep Dive - 12 - Music

Album Deep Dive - 11 - Ray of Light

Album Deep Dive - 10 - Something To Remember

Album Deep Dive -9 - Bedtime Stories

Album Deep Dive - 8b Erotica part 2 - the Sex Book

Album Deep Dive - 8 - Erotica (part1)

Album Deep Dive - 7 - The Immaculate Collection

Album Deep Dive - 6 - I‘m Breathless

Album Deep Dive - 5 - Like A Prayer

Album Deep Dive - 4 You Can Dance