Tony Wilson aka 'Mr Manchester'. Photograph: Garry Weaser
We're doing things a little differently on Music Weekly this time round.
Instead of having a studio guest, we're looking back and celebrating the life of Tony Wilson, the man behind Factory Records and the legendary Haçienda nightclub who died last week at 57 - a man who definitely earned the right to be called "Mr Manchester". We hear some of the music he helped to make famous; the Guardian's Dave Simpson discusses his musical legacy; and Elbow's Guy Garvey recalls the first time they met. You can read more about Tony Wilson's life in our special Remembering Tony Wilson site.
Also in the show, we prove that the female singer-songwriter category isn't limited to Amy Winehouse, Kate Nash, and KT Tunstall by catching up with Sophie Ellis-Bextor to talk about the impact motherhood (and spoon-bending) has had on her career, while Imogen Heap tells us about her plans for the follow-up to Speak For Yourself. We also hear from Liars, who tell us all about their desire to embrace honesty with the new, eponymous - and rather fabulous - album.
In the dongles reviews, it's all about Eve and her tambourine, the Polyphonic Spree (embarrassing or exhilirating? - you tell us), and the uber-hyped Pigeon Detectives.
With Paul MacInnes lost in the wilds of Ontario, Rosie Swash is in the presenter's chair and the Guardian's music writer at large (yes - that is his real job title) Tim Jonze joins her and producer Ben Green in the pod.
Next week, our special guests are the angry math-rockers Foals, but until then, have a listen and please post your comments on the blog.
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