Mark Savage
@mrdiscopop.bsky.social
BBC Music correspondent, occasional songwriter. Lady Gaga once told me a story about blueberry coffee that’s unprintable anywhere.
I only use Spotify to screen new releases from PR emails. This apparently makes me too young to buy fireworks or watch The Exorcist.
December 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I only use Spotify to screen new releases from PR emails. This apparently makes me too young to buy fireworks or watch The Exorcist.
A very Radiohead Friday…
November 22, 2025 at 4:31 PM
A very Radiohead Friday…
I spoke to Grammy-nominated girl band Katseye about the scrutiny and criticism they receive on social media.
Full interview on BBC iPlayer and BBC News today. #katseye
Full interview on BBC iPlayer and BBC News today. #katseye
November 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
I spoke to Grammy-nominated girl band Katseye about the scrutiny and criticism they receive on social media.
Full interview on BBC iPlayer and BBC News today. #katseye
Full interview on BBC iPlayer and BBC News today. #katseye
All the gang getting home after a big night out.
November 1, 2025 at 9:53 AM
All the gang getting home after a big night out.
Mel C showed up to introduce Katseye at their first ever UK performance tonight.
They’ve already been called the next Soice Girls, this kinda sealed the deal.
They’ve already been called the next Soice Girls, this kinda sealed the deal.
October 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Mel C showed up to introduce Katseye at their first ever UK performance tonight.
They’ve already been called the next Soice Girls, this kinda sealed the deal.
They’ve already been called the next Soice Girls, this kinda sealed the deal.
I present to you a long and eventful chat with Brandi Carlile on her new album, working with Joni Mitchell and Dolly Parton’s tattoos!!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
October 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I present to you a long and eventful chat with Brandi Carlile on her new album, working with Joni Mitchell and Dolly Parton’s tattoos!!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sam Ryder opens up about the tough 18 months he spent piecing together his career after breaking up with his record label.
Very honoured that Sam was so candid and honest in our interview. And very happy he’s emerged stronger and happier. A lovely human.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Very honoured that Sam was so candid and honest in our interview. And very happy he’s emerged stronger and happier. A lovely human.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Sam Ryder opens up about the tough 18 months he spent piecing together his career after breaking up with his record label.
Very honoured that Sam was so candid and honest in our interview. And very happy he’s emerged stronger and happier. A lovely human.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Very honoured that Sam was so candid and honest in our interview. And very happy he’s emerged stronger and happier. A lovely human.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Congratulations to Sam Fender - who won the 2025 Mercury Prize for his third album People Watching.
I grabbed him as he came off the stage for an instant reaction.
I grabbed him as he came off the stage for an instant reaction.
October 16, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Congratulations to Sam Fender - who won the 2025 Mercury Prize for his third album People Watching.
I grabbed him as he came off the stage for an instant reaction.
I grabbed him as he came off the stage for an instant reaction.
The Last Dinner Party's new album is a sumptuous feast for the ears (do you see what I did there, etc...)
Ahead of the release tomorrow, I caught up with Abi, Georgia and Emily to talk about relationships, tragedy and humungous guitar riffs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ahead of the release tomorrow, I caught up with Abi, Georgia and Emily to talk about relationships, tragedy and humungous guitar riffs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
October 16, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The Last Dinner Party's new album is a sumptuous feast for the ears (do you see what I did there, etc...)
Ahead of the release tomorrow, I caught up with Abi, Georgia and Emily to talk about relationships, tragedy and humungous guitar riffs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ahead of the release tomorrow, I caught up with Abi, Georgia and Emily to talk about relationships, tragedy and humungous guitar riffs.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reddit comment of the day.
October 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Reddit comment of the day.
I spoke to legendary presenter Simone Angel about the legacy and impact of MTV Europe, as the channel prepares to close all of its music stations in the UK and elsewhere in Europe. #mtv
October 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I spoke to legendary presenter Simone Angel about the legacy and impact of MTV Europe, as the channel prepares to close all of its music stations in the UK and elsewhere in Europe. #mtv
The whole poster is a delight
September 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The whole poster is a delight
Raye’s Where Is My Husband, isn’t just a viral hit, it’s a manifesto!
So, soo good to catch up with her (and to meet her sisters Amma and Absolutely) last week. Full interview on the BBC News website.
So, soo good to catch up with her (and to meet her sisters Amma and Absolutely) last week. Full interview on the BBC News website.
September 29, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Raye’s Where Is My Husband, isn’t just a viral hit, it’s a manifesto!
So, soo good to catch up with her (and to meet her sisters Amma and Absolutely) last week. Full interview on the BBC News website.
So, soo good to catch up with her (and to meet her sisters Amma and Absolutely) last week. Full interview on the BBC News website.
That time I asked Lulu for vocal warm-up tips.
September 24, 2025 at 9:09 AM
That time I asked Lulu for vocal warm-up tips.
I went record shopping with Mark Ronson, who’s just written a book about his early career as a DJ.
Watch the whole thing on BBC iPlayer today!
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Watch the whole thing on BBC iPlayer today!
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
September 16, 2025 at 8:16 AM
I went record shopping with Mark Ronson, who’s just written a book about his early career as a DJ.
Watch the whole thing on BBC iPlayer today!
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Watch the whole thing on BBC iPlayer today!
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
For the first time ever, Queen are playing Bohemian Rhapsody with a full orchestra and chorus at the BBC Proms on Saturday.
I was lucky enough to catch up with Brian May & Roger Taylor backstage to talk about the song’s legacy. Tune in tonight to see the spine-tingling performance #proms
I was lucky enough to catch up with Brian May & Roger Taylor backstage to talk about the song’s legacy. Tune in tonight to see the spine-tingling performance #proms
September 13, 2025 at 1:24 PM
For the first time ever, Queen are playing Bohemian Rhapsody with a full orchestra and chorus at the BBC Proms on Saturday.
I was lucky enough to catch up with Brian May & Roger Taylor backstage to talk about the song’s legacy. Tune in tonight to see the spine-tingling performance #proms
I was lucky enough to catch up with Brian May & Roger Taylor backstage to talk about the song’s legacy. Tune in tonight to see the spine-tingling performance #proms
A night out with Coldplay and the eldest daughter was the perfect antidote to an UNBELIEVABLY difficult work day. All the stress evaporated and floated away. 💜 ♥️ 💙
September 13, 2025 at 11:36 AM
A night out with Coldplay and the eldest daughter was the perfect antidote to an UNBELIEVABLY difficult work day. All the stress evaporated and floated away. 💜 ♥️ 💙
Music has the power to unite… My full interview with one-man inspiration engine Gustavo Dudamel is now available on BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
August 27, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Music has the power to unite… My full interview with one-man inspiration engine Gustavo Dudamel is now available on BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
There’s journalistic impartiality, then there’s watching Rosé perform APT at Wembley.
Full review on the BBC, etc.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Full review on the BBC, etc.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
August 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
There’s journalistic impartiality, then there’s watching Rosé perform APT at Wembley.
Full review on the BBC, etc.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Full review on the BBC, etc.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
“Please do not give it to children with less than 3 hands”
Not sure the iPhone’s auto-translate feature is quite perfect yet.
Not sure the iPhone’s auto-translate feature is quite perfect yet.
August 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
“Please do not give it to children with less than 3 hands”
Not sure the iPhone’s auto-translate feature is quite perfect yet.
Not sure the iPhone’s auto-translate feature is quite perfect yet.
A sobering but uplifting day reporting on Ozzy Osbourne's funeral cortège.
The fans really showed up for him - complete with black roses, bottles of Jack Daniels and inflatable bats.
The family were clearly grief-stricken but heartened by the outpouring of love. Rock in peace, Ozzy.
The fans really showed up for him - complete with black roses, bottles of Jack Daniels and inflatable bats.
The family were clearly grief-stricken but heartened by the outpouring of love. Rock in peace, Ozzy.
July 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
A sobering but uplifting day reporting on Ozzy Osbourne's funeral cortège.
The fans really showed up for him - complete with black roses, bottles of Jack Daniels and inflatable bats.
The family were clearly grief-stricken but heartened by the outpouring of love. Rock in peace, Ozzy.
The fans really showed up for him - complete with black roses, bottles of Jack Daniels and inflatable bats.
The family were clearly grief-stricken but heartened by the outpouring of love. Rock in peace, Ozzy.
I know it’s hot, but I just watched a cloud evaporate. Don’t think I’ve ever seen that before. (Timelapse video of about 90secs)
July 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I know it’s hot, but I just watched a cloud evaporate. Don’t think I’ve ever seen that before. (Timelapse video of about 90secs)
Over on Reddit, someone's managed to grab Oasis's printed setlist from their comeback gig.
Interestingly, it's marked "v.5", despite being exactly the same as one that leaked earlier this week.
www.reddit.com/r/oasis/comm...
Interestingly, it's marked "v.5", despite being exactly the same as one that leaked earlier this week.
www.reddit.com/r/oasis/comm...
July 5, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Over on Reddit, someone's managed to grab Oasis's printed setlist from their comeback gig.
Interestingly, it's marked "v.5", despite being exactly the same as one that leaked earlier this week.
www.reddit.com/r/oasis/comm...
Interestingly, it's marked "v.5", despite being exactly the same as one that leaked earlier this week.
www.reddit.com/r/oasis/comm...
New statement from Glastonbury and Emily Eavis.
June 29, 2025 at 10:32 AM
New statement from Glastonbury and Emily Eavis.
