Best Nils Lofgren Podcasts (2024)

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“Red Dwarf” Special w/ Doug Naylor (Writer) 35:51

33m ago35:51

35:51

Would you like some toast? Instagram: @sendingsignalspodcast X: @signalspodcastBy Matt Royal

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Isobel Campbell 59:53

5d ago59:53

59:53

Putting last week behind us, this was genuinely one of my favourite conversations I’ve had for the show. Like many, I was first aware of Isobel as member of Scottish indie band Belle and Sebastian. I found her such a compelling figure. She looked like she had stepped out of a French new wave movie. She was a cello player in an indie rock band. And …

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Chris Difford (Squeeze) 26:24

6d ago26:24

26:24

Chris Difford is having a very busy year. There’s a new Squeeze album in the works, they are supporting Heart on their forthcoming arena tour, and there’s also the matter of an enormous UK tour in hour of Squeeze’s 50th anniversary. Chris also hosts the podcast “I Never Thought It Would Happen” which is currently on Season 4. Seems like a good time…

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Jade Bird 29:56

19d ago29:56

29:56

Roll up! Roll up! This episode I’m joined from across the Atlantic by singer-songwriter Jade Bird, who has just released a new EP, “Burn The Hard Drive”, which chronicles the breakdown of her relationship and engagement to a former bandmate. It’s the first significant release from Jade since 2021’s very excellent “Different Kinds Of Light” album. W…

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Singer Phillip Ingram on Motown, Movies, & More! 34:40

2M ago34:40

34:40

Phillip Ingram is one of the founding members of Motown band Switch who formed in late 1976, and after a chance encounter, were championed by Jermaine Jackson. Motown chief Berry Gordy heard the band’s tape and signed them to his subsidiary Gordy label. Switch were a a consistent presence on the R’n’B charts in the last 1970s. Switch sort of implod…

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The Making of “Past Lives” w/Ben Kahn (Assistant Director) 40:00

2M ago40:00

40:00

It seems like a good time to take a deep dive into Best Picture nominee, and more importantly, my favourite film of 2023, “Past Lives”. This episode I’m joined by the film’s Assistant Director Ben Kahn to discuss his personal impact on the film, creating the remarkable chemistry between the cast, evoking an older digital landscape, and the profound…

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Bruce Hornsby 46:06

2M ago46:06

46:06

This Friday, March 1st Bruce Hornsby releases a new album in collaboration with chamber ensemble yMusic. The record is entitled “Deep Sea Vents”. It straddles the line between contemporary songwriting and modern classical, and the album has an aquatic theme with all the songs dealing with the ocean, or at least water in some way. The album is emble…

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Photographer Lynn Goldsmith on Springsteen’s “Darkness” 46:18

4M ago46:18

46:18

Welcome. My guest this episode is artist and photographer Lynn Goldsmith. Her career as a photographer has brought her into the orbit of rock n roll legends like Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, and notably Bruce Springsteen with whom she had a romantic relationship in the 70s as he was still working his way up, with his blistering l…

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“Frasier” Special w/ Bob Daily (Writer/Producer) 44:14

6M ago44:14

44:14

I’m listening! Hopefully you are too, as this week is incredibly fun. I’m joined by “Frasier” writer and consulting producer Bob Daily. Bob was on the writing staff for several seasons of the original run of “Frasier” and he’s back on board for the new revival series out now on Paramount+. If you’re at all interested in how TV shows like this get m…

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Juliana Hatfield 46:50

6M ago46:50

46:50

Hey. It’s a special one this week. Juliana Hatfield is a singer-songwriter based in Massachusetts. She was a member of the Lemonheads in the early 90s, as well as bands like Blake Babies in the late 80s and Some Girls in the early 00s. She’s made albums with Matthew Caws from Nada Surf and Paul Westerberg from The Replacements. She’s also released …

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Chester Thompson (Drummer: Zappa, Genesis, Weather Report etc) 44:37

6M ago44:37

44:37

This week I’m joined by drummer Chester Thompson. Chester is perhaps best known for his live work with Genesis and Phil Collins, but he has also worked with Frank Zappa, Weather Report, The Bee Gees, and The Pointer Sisters. He has a new jazz album out called “Wake-Up Call” and he joins me from Nashville to discuss it’s “genesis” (see what I did th…

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John Lodge (The Moody Blues) 29:13

8M ago29:13

29:13

Breathe deep the gathering gloom. This episode I welcome back John Lodge of The Moody Blues to the show! John has recently released his re-working of The Moody Blues 1967 opus “Days Of Future Passed”. I think it’s fair to wonder whether it’s a good idea when artist take on projects like this, and I want to ask John about the possible disconnect bet…

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Jonathan Higgs (Everything Everything) 45:07

9M ago45:07

45:07

Waddup? I’m joined this episode by Jonathan Higgs from the excellent Everything Everything. The band are from Manchester and formed in 2007. They’ve so far released 6 albums, 2 of which were nominated for the Mercury Music Award. They’ve also had 5 Ivor Novello nominations. Their most recent album 2022s “Raw Data Feel” saw the band experiment with …

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The Marty Miller Podcast - Slash of Guns N Roses 12:59

10M ago12:59

12:59

Truly a great fella to have a chat with. Fun. Can take a slagging. Well Able and a bit good on Guitar. It's Slash chatting with Marty Miller.By Radio Nova

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The Marty Miller Podcast - Steve Howe of Yes 3:02

10M ago3:02

3:02

Prog rock heros YES are still out on the road and entertaining their fans. Steve Howe, guitarist with YES (and Asia) has a chat with Marty and starts by telling him when the group rehearse, the records are played first to remind them how it goes!By Radio Nova

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The Marty Miller Podcast - Hugh Harris of The Kooks 3:56

10M ago3:56

3:56

Chatting to Kooks guitarist Hugh Harris about life on the road, as he steps off a fancy yacht in South of France.By Radio Nova

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The Marty Miller Podcast - Steve Perry 4:00

10M ago4:00

4:00

Steve Perry fell in love with an Irish project in 2023. Marty spoke with the ex Journey legend alongside his new friend Darren Holden of the High Kings, an Irish ballad group. Steve even sung to Marty.By Radio Nova

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The Marty Miller Podcast - With Duran Duran’s John Taylor 4:01

10M ago4:01

4:01

An icon. A fashion clothes horse. A rocker at heart. Marty catches up with John Taylor, bass player with Duran Duran at home in California and talks the band and more.By Radio Nova

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Dave Pegg (Fairport Convention) 42:01

12M ago42:01

42:01

Welcome. Dave Pegg is the longest serving member of Fairport Convention. Fairport are one of those bands who are a subculture unto themselves. They were formed in 1967 with Dave joining the band in 1969. Fairport split in 1979 but reformed in 1985 and have been active since then. They’re still a very hardworking touring band here in the UK. They ca…

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Susie Lewis (Daria co-creator) 35:20

1y ago35:20

35:20

Good dawning to thee, friends. My guest this episode tv producer and Daria co-creator Susie Lewis. Susie Lewis was an intern at MTV when she began working on the show Beavis and Butthead. That show featured a sardonic character names Daria, and feeling that MTV needed more content for girls, Susie was drafted in alongside Glenn Eichler to create a …

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Dougie Payne (Travis) 33:22

1y ago33:22

33:22

Hullo! This week I’m joined by Dougie Payne of Travis. He was lovely company. Travis have recently been revisiting their 2001 album “The Invisible Band” with a series of live shows, reissues, and a live album. It’s a fascinating era to talk about, as the band had found themselves thrust into the spotlight after the unexpected runaway success of pre…

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Andy McCluskey (OMD) 34:53

1y ago34:53

34:53

Listen up! Andy McCluskey is the frontman of Merseyside electronic legends Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark or OMD as they’re often known. OMD was formed in 1978 out of the ashes of another band The ID, to which I have a little family connection, which you’ll hear about in the episode. Their 1980 song Ebola Gay earned them widespread popularity th…

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Robert Forster (The Go-Betweens) 50:17

1+ y ago50:17

50:17

Sorry it’s been a while. Delighted to have Robert Forster as my guest this episode. Robert Forster is an Australian singer-songwriter, raised in Brisbane, where he currently resides. He’s perhaps best known as one of the co-founders and leaders of indie-rock royalty The Go-betweens. The Go-betweens were formed in 1977 and had an initial run that la…

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Blankenberge / Steve Hackett 52:51

2+ y ago52:51

52:51

Listen up! This week we take a trip to St. Petersburg to speak to shoegaze merchants Blankenberge whose latest album “Everything” is very good indeed. Also, Steve Hackett returns again! We discuss his forthcoming “Foxtrot at 50” tour, progress on the next album, and of course, Jack Hawkins. Enjoy! Twitter: @signalspodcast Instagram: @sendingsignals…

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Bernard Butler - The Remaking of “People Move On” 36:36

2+ y ago36:36

36:36

Friends, Romans, Countryman! Join me this week as I hang out with Bernard Butler. We discuss topics ranging from walking the Estuary coast, to being branded “difficult to work with”, and why you potentially shouldn’t buy his new reissue*. Bernard was fantastic company and had a lot to say about being an artist; he was engaged, honest, and forthcomi…

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Albums of 2021 - with Jason Booth (Last Tourist) 59:55

2+ y ago59:55

59:55

Top of the morning. Thought I’d try something different. Here’s myself and my friend Jason Booth, from the band Last Tourist, discussing our favourite music of 2021. I’m largely insufferable throughout but Jason is very nice, and you get to hear a Last Tourist song at the end of the show! Normal service will resume shortly. Twitter: @signalspodcast…

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Norman Blake 57:35

2+ y ago57:35

57:35

Singer-songwriter, Norman Blake, has been making music with his band Teenage Fanclub for over 30 years. He shares stories from his career with Ricky Ross, revisiting songs from their back catalogue of eleven studio albums and discussing how his writing has evolved. Norman describes the Glasgow music scene from those early days, the band's relations…

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Kim Wilde 52:42

2+ y ago52:42

52:42

Kim Wilde enjoyed more chart hits than any other British female solo artist of the 1980s. In this extended conversation, she describes her love of pop music and growing up in a musical family. She shares the stories from her 40-year music career including working with her dad and brother, Marty and Ricky Wilde. Kim talks about appearing on Top Of T…

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Nils Lofgren 41:59

2+ y ago41:59

41:59

It's 50 years since Nils Lofgren released his debut album with Grin. As well as a successful solo career Nils is also a member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. At the age of 19 he played guitar and piano on Neil Young's After The Goldrush album before becoming a member of Crazy Horse. He also co-wrote some songs with Lou Reed. Ricky Ross talks…

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Paul McCartney 29:21

2+ y ago29:21

29:21

Paul McCartney celebrates his late wife's photography and their love of Scotland in this conversation with Ricky Ross. The Linda McCartney Retrospective was shown in the UK for the first time at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in 2019 when this interview was recorded. Paul describes how their family home in Argyll and the people from Campbel…

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David Gedge (The Wedding Present) / Jon Miles (Author) 1:04:33

2+ y ago1:04:33

1:04:33

It’s the last episode of the current series, and I’m joined by David Gedge frontman and only constant member of indie-rockers, and John Peel favourites, The Wedding Present. We talk about David’s plan to release a new 7” single every month in 2022, a project The Wedding Present pulled off back in 1992. We also talk about taking third album “Seamons…

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Mavis Staples 47:43

2+ y ago47:43

47:43

Ricky Ross presents an extended interview with the successful artist who has been performing for over sixty years with The Staple Singers. Mavis Staples talks about her friendship with Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Prince and Martin Luther King. In this special programme Mavis describes her career as a gospel & soul singer and a civil rights activist. …

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Steve Cropper 49:01

2+ y ago49:01

49:01

Steve Cropper was guitarist with the Stax Records house band Booker T & The M.G.'s where he was behind their own hits Green Onions and Time Is Tight. He also co-wrote and produced '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay' with Otis Redding, 'Knock on Wood' with Eddie Floyd and 'In the Midnight Hour' with Wilson Pickett. Steve Cropper is also mentioned by …

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Roddy Woomble (Idlewild) / Danny Bryant 1:01:45

2+ y ago1:01:45

1:01:45

How’s it goin’? This week I’m joined with Roddy Woomble. Idlewild are about to make their 25th anniversary with a tour and the first vinyl release of their 4th album “Warnings/Promises”. Roddy tells me about his approach to writing lyrics, the metamorphosis this band underwent around the time of “Warnings/Promises”, and what it’s like to be the sup…

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Albert Hammond. 45:18

2+ y ago45:18

45:18

Albert Hammond has written some of the biggest pop songs in the last five decades recorded by Tina Turner, The Hollies, The Everly Brothers, Whitney Houston, Starship, Art Garfunkel, Julio Iglesias & Willie Nelson, Aswad, Ace Of Base and Leo Sayer. He's also enjoyed a successful career as a solo artist. In this extended conversation, he illustrates…

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Graham Nash 44:46

2+ y ago44:46

44:46

An extended conversation with singer-songwriter Graham Nash about his music and longevity. Graham Nash reveals the personal stories behind his new album This Path Tonight. Plus stories about CSNY, Joni Mitchell and why he will never work with David Crosby again. Graham Nash reveals the personal stories behind his studio album This Path Tonight. He …

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Midge Ure (Ultravox) 40:46

2+ y ago40:46

40:46

Come on in. This episode I’m joined by the delightful Midge Ure. We had a great conversation encompassing his forthcoming “Voice and Visions” tour, the 3 (three!!!) albums he has in the works, his new photography book “In A Picture Frame”, his radio show for Scala Radio, his friendship Thin Lizzy’s Phil Lynott, and more. I hope you enjoy it as much…

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Gilbert O'Sullivan 44:32

2+ y ago44:32

44:32

Singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan shares the stories behind his songs, performs extracts from some of his biggest hits and talks about the songwriters who influenced him.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Dolly Parton 32:24

2+ y ago32:24

32:24

Dolly Parton is the first ever successful female singer-songwriter, writing over 3,000 songs. In this unique conversation about her writing process she describes her early days at Monument Records under the guidance of Fred Foster, turning down several requests to meet with Elvis and refusing his demand for a publishing credit on one of her biggest…

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Jackson Browne 52:43

2+ y ago52:43

52:43

Jackson Browne began making music in the 1960s. He played a big part in the Laurel Canyon Californian music scene of the 70s with the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt and The Byrds all recording his songs. His solo albums and songs continue to provide the soundtrack to our lives from his eponymous 1972 debut to his 2021 release, Downhill From Everywhere. In …

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The Connells - The Making of “Steadman’s Wake” 1:00:47

2+ y ago1:00:47

1:00:47

I’ve been expecting you. This week The Connells are releasing their first proper new album in 23 years! The record is called “Steadman’s Wake” and it’s a triumphant return. I’m joined by previous guest Mike Connell, along with frontman Doug MacMillan, as they guide us track-by-track through the album. Boy did we have fun. I hope you enjoy it as muc…

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Anne Dudley 49:57

2+ y ago49:57

49:57

Anne Dudley, composer, musician and arranger, shares the stories from her incredible career. Anne’s made a huge contribution to some of the biggest pop records and soundtracks of the past 40 years. As well as a founding member of Art of Noise, Anne’s string arrangements and keyboard playing can be heard on hits by ABC, Dollar, Frankie Goes To Holly…

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Justin Currie 45:18

2+ y ago45:18

45:18

Del Amitri released 6 albums from the mid 80's through to the early 2000's, their single 'Roll to Me' was a Top 10 seller in the Billboard Hot 100 and their music is still much loved today. Justin Currie, the band’s lead singer and songwriter spends time in conversation with Ricky Ross talking about his career, from writing songs of infidelity to t…

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Loudon Wainwright III 41:06

2+ y ago41:06

41:06

The stories behind his songs and recording career that spans over 50 years. Loudon reveals the personal themes and experiences that have inspired his song-writing process.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Tom Baxter / W. H. Lung 1:31:32

2+ y ago1:31:32

1:31:32

Yello! This week Tom Baxter joins me to discuss fatherhood, the challenges of being a self-sustaining artist in the 21st century, and the time Boyzone covered one of his songs. I also talk to Tom and Joe from electro-pop merchants W.H. Lung about their forthcoming 2nd album “Vanities”. Twitter: @signalspodcast / @whlungmusic Instagram: @sendingsign…

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Rufus Wainwright 39:28

2+ y ago39:28

39:28

Ricky Ross is in conversation with American-Canadian singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright. Son of Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, Rufus discusses his relationship with his dad, coping with the loss of his mother, and how his young daughter chose the title of his new album 'Unfollow The Rules'. Ricky Ross talks to Rufus about his love of op…

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Lloyd Cole 48:25

3y ago48:25

48:25

Lloyd Cole shares the stories from his early days with his band, The Commotions, in Glasgow, relocating to America to record his debut solo album in New York and now making music in his home studio in Massachusetts. Lloyd re-examines songs from across his 40 year career including Perfect Skin, Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken? Forest Fire, Brand New…

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Ninet Tayeb / Flight Mode 1:29:17

3y ago1:29:17

1:29:17

So here I am once more. Very excited to welcome Ninet Tayeb to the show this week. Ninet is an Israeli singer songwriter who shot to fame when she won the first series of “A Star Is Born”, a televised TV talent show in Israel. She became a celebrity fixation, with all the baggage and speculation that comes along with that. Her debut album “Barefoot…

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Nick Lowe 44:31

3y ago44:31

44:31

Singer, songwriter and record producer Nick Lowe shares stories behind his songs and describes working with Johnny Cash, Elvis Costello, The Damned, Rockpile and Brinsley Schwarz.By BBC Radio Scotland

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Paul Carrack 46:38

3y ago46:38

46:38

Paul Carrack shares stories behind his 40 plus years of music-making, from his 1974 single 'How Long' with Ace, to touring with Roxy Music, and replacing Jools Holland in Squeeze.By BBC Radio Scotland

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