Michael Sembello has been played on NTS in shows including Pender Street Steppers, featured first on 5 May 2020. Songs played include Maniac (Sharp Radio Edit), Maniac (New Version) and Carousel (Demo, Performed By Writers).

Michael Sembello (born April 17, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American singer-songwriter best known for his iconic 80s pop hit "Maniac". He began his career as a professional musician by becoming a studio guitarist, and his credits include working with, or writing for, a 'Who's Who' of popular music. He has collaborated with Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Chaka Khan, Barbra Streisand, Stanley Clarke, and…