Best Acpg Podcasts (2024)

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ACPG 177: Matthew Murphy - The Wombats and Love Fame Tragedy 34:37

22d ago34:37

34:37

Hello and welcome to episode 177 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is in Newcastle and zooming with Matthew Murphy of The Wombats and Love Fame Tragedy who is in LA. Ben and Murph talk about his second album from his side project Love, Fame, Tragedy. We talk about writing for this project and The Wombats, talk about the heritage of great scouse ba…

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ACPG 176: Public Service Broadcasting 30:30

3M ago30:30

30:30

Hello and welcome to episode 176 of the ACPG podcast. This episode is the last interview of the series. But don’t worry we will be back for a new series and our much loved outro episode. In this episode Ben is zooming with J Willgoose, Esq of the fantastic Public Service Broadcasting. The talk about PSB’s new live album, approaching playing live, w…

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ACPG 175: Girl Ray 29:17

5M ago29:17

29:17

Hello and welcome to episode 175 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is zooming with Poppy from the wonderful Girl Ray. We talk about their new album Prestige (the non concept, concept album, my words not theirs). Prestige is a fictional night club where we follow the band on a night out. And a good time is had by all. We speak about the new album, …

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ACPG 174: Jaakko Eino Kalevi 27:24

6M ago27:24

27:24

Hello and welcome to episode 174 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is zooming with Finnish Musician Jaakko Eino Kalevi who was in Athens, Greece at the time of speaking. They had a great conversation about Jaakko's ninth album, Chaos Magic. They also spoke about the writing process, playing live and having a career in music. Thank you to Jaako for…

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ACPG 173: Willie J Healey 29:13

7M ago29:13

29:13

Hello and welcome to episode 173 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is zooming with the delightful Willie J Healey. They talk about his new album Bunny, touring with the Arctic Monkeys and Jamie T, working with Yala records and more. Thank you to Jay for setting up the interview. And thank you to Willie for his time and rearranging time for a clash…

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ACPG 172: Becca Mancari Interview 25:57

7M ago25:57

25:57

Hello and welcome to episode 172 of the ACPG Podcast. After a little mid season break we are back with a short run of episodes to finish off season five. This week Ben is zooming with Becca Mancari (they/them) who is based Nashville. We talk about Becca's third album 'Let Hand'. Which we discover has a lot of sonic hugs. A new phrase for both of us…

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ACPG 171: Local Natives 33:14

9M ago33:14

33:14

Hello and welcome to episode 171 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben is zooming with Los Angeles where he spoke with Nick and Kelsey of the fantastic Local Natives. Now, I (Ben) have been a massive fan of Local Natives since their debut album Gorilla Manor and especially the songs Sun Hands and Airplanes. So it was great to talk to them about that b…

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ACPG 170: Gengahr 31:07

9M ago31:07

31:07

Hello and welcome to episode 170 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben zooms with Hugh and Danny of the band Gengahr. Ben caught them in the middle of an instore tour. Or Instoring if you will. Just after the release of their fourth album Red Sun Titans. They spoke about the new album, the production, touring and so much more. ‘Red Sun Titans’ is an a…

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ACPG 169: Freddie Cowan (Freddie and the Scenarios / The Vaccines) 38:40

10M ago38:40

38:40

Hello and welcome to episode 169 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is zooming, and nearly getting locked in work, with Freddie Cowan from Freddie and the Scenarios, and formally of The Vaccines. Ben and Freddie spoke about his debut solo album Answer Machine, touring, new directions, and a bit about The Vaccines. Freddie Cowan created Freddie & Th…

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ACPG 168: JW Francis 35:01

11M ago35:01

35:01

Hello and welcome to episode 168 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is zooming with the one of the most relaxed men in music, JW Francis. Ben in Newcastle and JW in Paris, they spoke about this new album, touring, walking, and self-created tours. Which sounds amazing. Indie-rock, jangle, slacker, bedroom pop and softly-whirring psych combine to bui…

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ACPG 167: Good Health Good Wealth 31:19

11M ago31:19

31:19

Hello and welcome to episode 167 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben is zooming with too proper geezers, Bruce and Simon of the fantastic Good Health Good Wealth. With a mix of Streetesqe spoken word vocals and dirty dirty beats. GHGW are a heading mix of Queens market and a eastern European club. And I love it (to quote them). Ben, Bruce, and Simon…

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ACPG 166: Martin Fry (ABC) 30:57

11M ago30:57

30:57

Hello and welcome to episode 166 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben has 'the look of love' as he zooms with one of his musical idols, Martin Fry of ABC. Similar to Chris Difford a couple of week ago. ABC and Martin Fry hold a special place in Ben's musical life. No 'poison arrows' with this one, and we can definitely hear 'Smokey Sing', ok I'll sto…

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ACPG 165: Alex Lahey 31:31

12M ago31:31

31:31

Hello and welcome to episode 165 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben is zooming with another Aussie Alex Lahey. Ben and Alex talk about her new album The Answer is Always Yes, touring, festivals, and building a community. Fresh from recently announcing her new album and debut for Liberation, The Answer is Always Yes, Aussie polymath Alex Lahey today…

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ACPG 164: Chris Difford (squeeze) 23:46

12M ago23:46

23:46

Hello and welcome to episode 164 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is zooming as James is holiday(ing). Not sure if that's a real word. Ben is on zoom this week with one of his favourite artists of all time. Chris Difford from the band Squeeze. This podcast has thrown up a few unreal scenarios but thankfully it's still fun and great to meet people…

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ACPG 163: Beans on Toast 30:55

12M ago30:55

30:55

Hello and welcome to episode 163 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is back at the Cluny with Beans on Toast (AKA Jay). They talk pre gig, post sound check about his life in music, songwriting, touring, festivals, community, and making friends with friend of the show Frank Turner. Since 2005, Beans on Toast has written simple songs about complicate…

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ACPG 162: Gena Rose Bruce 27:07

1y ago27:07

27:07

Hello and welcome to episode 162 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is zooming down under again with the lovely Gena Rose Bruce. Ben and Gena talk about her second album Deep Is The Way, touring, festivals, and moving to the UK (soon). Last year a suffocating black fog pursued Melbourne musician Gena Rose Bruce through the night’s depths – a recurr…

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ACPG 161: Schak 36:48

1y ago36:48

36:48

Hello and welcome to episode 161 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is zooming with North Shields alumni Schak. Ben and Schak talk about his life in music, from inline skating to signing to Ministry of Sound and everything, and there's a lot, in between. Schak has been involved in music for a long time but over the last few years has really develop…

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ACPG 160: Chappaqua Wrestling 34:01

1y ago34:01

34:01

Hello and welcome to episode 160 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is zoom with Charlie and Jake of Chappaqua Wrestling. They talk about Chappaqua Wrestling's debut album 'Plus Ultra' which is out this Friday (depending on when you read this), touring, getting start and a mutual love for Manchester music. For their debut album, Chappaqua Wrestling…

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ACPG 159: Billy Nomates 22:55

1y ago22:55

22:55

Hello and welcome to episode 159 of the ACPG Podcast. In this episode Ben is zooming with Tor AKA Billy Nomates. I (Ben) have been obsessed with Billy Nomates release earlier this year Cacti. And it was great to talk to Tor about this album in some detail. We also spoke about touring and festivals. Billy Nomates is just about to go on tour and you …

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ACPG 158: Hamish Hawk 42:25

1y ago42:25

42:25

Hello and welcome to episode 158 of the ACPG Podcast. This week James is back from holiday, and Ben is talking to musician Hamish Hawk. Ben caught up in person with Hamish at the Cluny on the first night of his latest UK tour. They spoke about the wonderful of touring, his new album Angel Numbers, influences, and sticking at it. Nothing happens ove…

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ACPG 157: Matt Corby 32:21

1y ago32:21

32:21

Hello and welcome to episode 157 of the ACPG Podcast. In this episode Ben is zooming with Matt Corby. A solo artist from Australia. We're in the middle of a little run of Austrialian artists. Shame we couldn't record these in person in Australia. But you know, small details. Matt and Ben talk about his new album, Everything's Fine, playing live and…

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ACPG 156: DMA'S Interview (and Season Five Intro) 30:25

1y ago30:25

30:25

Hello and welcome back to ACPG podcast. Welcome to SEASON FIVE. Five season and 156 episodes we've been doing this.. mad. This is the first episode in season five and we have a wonderful guest in Jonny Took from the awesome DMA'S. Ben and Jonny catch up over zoom to discuss DMA'S new album, coming out at the end of March, How Many Dreams?, touring,…

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ACPG 155: Season Four outro with Ben and James 13:09

1+ y ago13:09

13:09

Hello and welcome to the last episode of season four. This is just a quick outro and reflection on season four with Ben and James. We look back at season five and look forward to season five. Wow that was very corporate writing there. Apologies. Thank you to everyone who listened, downloaded, passed the podcast to their friends, guests, management …

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ACPG 154: Jackson Mico Milas 29:26

1+ y ago29:26

29:26

Hello and Welcome to the final interview of season five. This week Ben is zooming with solo artist Jackson Mico Milas. Ben and Jackson talk about his new album Blu Terra, writing with Tim Minchin, running and so much more. Having cut his teeth at New York’s Nylon Studios, Jackson carved out a career with award-winning film and TV scores including a…

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ACPG 153: Tara Divina Interview 55:43

1+ y ago55:43

55:43

This week we speak to Tara Divina. If you visit her website, which you should, you’ll be presented with this call to action - “You deserve to experience the greatest joy and fulfilment life has to offer. Create your work of art. Leave your legacy. Live free of regret.”. Big statements. And she can help. An ex record label exec and current musician …

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ACPG 152: TV Priest 54:01

1+ y ago54:01

54:01

Hello and welcome to episode 152 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is zooming with Nic and Alex of the awesome TV Priest. They talk about all things TV priest, on stage, off stage, writing, recording and moving to a different country. Listen out of the classic European sirens. With just a few singles and one gig in a warehouse, they were signed to…

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ACPG 151: The Luka State 42:27

1+ y ago42:27

42:27

Hello and welcome to episode 151 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is on zoom with Conradfrom the North West based band - The Luka State. Ben and Conrad talk about all things The Luka State as well as a lot of rock n roll. Hailing from Winsford – a forgotten town between Manchester and Liverpool – The Luka State aren’t overly concerned with the lo…

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ACPG 150: DC Gore 28:31

1+ y ago28:31

28:31

Hello and welcome to episode 150 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben is zooming with DC Gore (Dom) to talk about his new album All These Things, his plans for the future, playing live again and much much more. Dom was currently moving when they spoke. Both literally and in general. So expect some transit at the start of the conversation. Dom is a gr…

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ACPG 149: Flasher 26:43

1+ y ago26:43

26:43

Hello and welcome to episode 149 of the ACPG podcast. In this episode Ben is on zoom with Washington DC based duo Flasher. Ben, Emma, and Taylor talk all things touring, new albums, living on miles and miles apart, and the Washington DC punk scene. The band’s 2018 debut, Constant Image, was a triumph – a set of songs both dizzy and explosive, balan…

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ACPG 148: Rory (Roxanne Emery) 34:06

1+ y ago34:06

34:06

Hello and welcome to episode 148 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is back on zoom with Roxanne Emery talking about her new music project Rory. It's a wide ranging episode covering her life in music, her new album, and mental health. She's a multi-platinum selling songwriter who has written for the likes of Charli XCX, NOAHFINNCE and All American …

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ACPG 147: Phil Thornalley 51:57

1+ y ago51:57

51:57

Hello and welcome to episode 147 of the ACPG podcast. This week we have great and fascinating conversation with Phil Thornally, writer, singer, bass player, producer, engineer. He's done the lot and this is a fantastic chat. A quick scan of the many records Phil Thornalley has worked on, and you’ll quickly spot some of the biggest names in popular …

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ACPG 146: GUN & Ewan Macfarlane 56:20

1+ y ago56:20

56:20

Hello and welcome to episode 146 of the ACPG podcast and a return to the weekly format to see us to the end of the year and the end of season four. This week Ben is zooming with Dante from the band GUN, as well as the return of a season three guest Ewan Macfarlane for a special doulbe bubble. Ben spoke to Dante and Ewan about their respective new a…

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ACPG 145: Crows 35:09

1+ y ago35:09

35:09

Hello and welcome to episode 145 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben is on zoom with James and Steve of Crows. Ben caught James and Steve in their tour van, you've guessed it, on tour. They spoke about getting the band started, touring, writing, playing America at SXSW and so much more. Thank you to James and Steve for their time. And thank you to A…

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ACPG 144: Keith Duffy (Boyzlife/ Boyzone) 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

33:09

Hello and welcome to episode 144 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is on zoom speaking to Keith Duffy, founding member of his current project Boyzlife with Brian McFadden. And member of one of the biggest boybands, Boyzone. Ben and Keith talk about how Boyzlife got started, their new album, their tour, and how to get balance in this business of mu…

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ACPG 143: Tony Briggs 32:09

1+ y ago32:09

32:09

Hello and welcome to episode 143 of the ACPG Podcast. This week we have a change of pace for season four as Ben speaks to photographer Tony Briggs. Tony Briggs has just released a great table top book called 'Behind the Scene'. A book that captures the imagery and imagination for the awesome Ocean Colour Scene between 1995 to 1998. Ben and Tony tal…

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ACPG 142: Jesse Wood (Reef) Interview 27:49

1+ y ago27:49

27:49

Hello and welcome to episode 142 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is in the Newcastle University Student Union talking to the amazing Jesse Wood of the awesome Reef. Ben and Jesse talk about joining Reef, playing with Mick Jones, touring, recording, and the Reef album. We also briefly mention his dad's band. They're ok I guess. Thank you to Jesse…

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ACPG 141: Less Than Jake (Buddy Schaub) 49:48

1+ y ago49:48

49:48

Hello and welcome to episode 141 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben s back on zoom with Buddy Schaub of the fantastic Lee Than Jake. Ben and Buddy spoke about being part of the punk scene, touring, recording, being in 'band' at school, and just saying yes. As a fan of Less Than Jake for over 20 years and a pop punk kids of the late 90's/ early 00's…

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ACPG 140: Russell Lissack (Bloc Party) 35:57

1+ y ago35:57

35:57

Hello and welcome to episode 140 of the ACPG podcast. This is the last of our pre-covid conversation and it's with one of Ben's main guitar influences, Russell Lissack from the outstanding Bloc Party. Now, this was recorded in the cluny when it was very busy. So expect a little bit of background noise. But it's ok, don't worry. Ben and Russell spea…

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ACPG 139: Rews 31:30

1+ y ago31:30

31:30

Hello and welcome to episode 139 of the ACPG podcast. In this week's episode Ben is on another tour bus, outside the Newcastle Academy, in 2019. This time with Shauna of the band Rews. This was recorded pre-covid and is the last of two to go from that time. Shauna and Ben spoke about band line ups, music retreats, balance, and so much more. This ep…

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ACPG 138: The Amazons 27:10

2y ago27:10

27:10

Hello and welcome to episode 138 of the ACPG podcast. This week Ben is on a tour bus outside the Newcastle Academy in 2019. Apologies to guests are the delay in the release but is one of the last pre covid recordings. And this week we are with Matt and Chris from the awesome The Amazons. We spoke about their rise in this business they call music, p…

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ACPG 137: Zuzu Interview 31:28

2y ago31:28

31:28

Hello and welcome to episode 137 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is back talking to guests face to face on tour and in real life. Lovely. In this episode Ben is in the glorious Cluny in Newcastle with the wonderful Zuzu. Ben and Zuzu talk about touring, new albums, The Beatles, Liverpool, and that moment. The moment when Zuzu was the first perso…

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ACPG 136: Robocobra Quartet Interview 47:39

2y ago47:39

47:39

Episode 136 of the ACPG Podcast sees us interview Tom and Chris from the fantastic Robocobra Quartet. Hailing from Belfast, Northern Ireland, these four, or five, or six (we’ll get into that) chaps are starting to make a real splash after years of refining and developing their craft. So much great content for you upcoming musicians starting out. Fr…

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ACPG 135: The Subways (Billy Lunn) - Part Two 40:38

2y ago40:38

40:38

Hello and welcome to episode 135 of the ACPG podcast. This is part two of conversation with the lovely Billy Lunn from the awesome Subways. You can get part one in the feed but don't worry there wasn't really a cliff hanger. See you in one week. That's right one week.By ACPG Music

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ACPG 134: The Subways (Billy Lunn) 38:14

2y ago38:14

38:14

Hello and welcome to episode 134 of the ACPG Podcast, and the first double header of season four. This week we welcome the wonderful Billy Lunn, singer, lead guitarist, songwriter, and recent Cambridge graduate of The Subways. Ben and Billy caught up on the first night of The Subways 15 year anniversary of Young for Eternity. This was also one of t…

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ACPG 133: Lanterns on the Lake (Hazel Wilde) 36:07

2y ago36:07

36:07

Hello and welcome to episode 133 of ACPG Podcast. This week Ben pops across to the faculty of medical science to chat to lead singer of Lanterns on the Lake and fellow university colleague, Hazel Wilde. Ben and Hazel talk about touring, mercury nomitations, having a job while being in a successful band, and much more. Thank you to Hazel for a great…

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ACPG 132: The Lighthouse Family 48:11

2y ago48:11

48:11

Alreet, hello and welcome to episode 132 of the ACPG podcast. This week we talk to adopted Geordies, have a photo next to the Tyne, and a greggs sausage roll away from being top tier Geordie experience. This week we our guests are Tunde and Paul, AKA The Lighthouse Family. Ben caught up with Tunde and Paul the morning after their home coming show a…

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ACPG 131: Ash 39:09

2y ago39:09

39:09

Hello and welcome to episode 131 of the ACPG Podcast. This week is a great conversation with Tim, Mark, and Rick, AKA Ash. This was the first conversation with a band backstage on tour since the pandemic started. It's been a while since we spoke to Jake Bugg backstage at the Newcastle CIty Hall. This was recorded backstage at the Newcastle Academy …

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ACPG 130: Rodrigo y Gabriela 33:54

2y ago33:54

33:54

Hello and welcome to episode 130 of the ACPG podcast. In this episode Ben sits down with the wonderful Rodrigo y Gabriela backstage at the Sage Gateshead in 2019. This is one of the episodes we planned to release earlier but you know, covid and that. Our chat with Rod y Gab was a very special one, two amazing musicians talking about how they went f…

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ACPG 129: Feeder (Grant Nicholas) 54:09

2y ago54:09

54:09

Hello and welcome to episode 129 of the ACPG Podcast. This week we have a great conversation with someone who shaped our 6th form and uni soundtrack. Grant Nicholas from Feeder. Ben spoke to Grant over zoom to look back at his career in music and look forward to Feeder's new album Torpedo out on 18th March 2022, and the long over due return to tour…

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ACPG 128: The Mysterines 22:05

2y ago22:05

22:05

Hello and welcome to episode 128 of the ACPG Podcast. This week Ben is backstage at Newcastle Uni, so at work, talking to The Mysterines. The Mysterines debut album Reeling is out on Friday 11th March and it's a belter. We talk about some of the tracks on Reeling, touring, and Echo and The Bunnymen (briefly). Thank you to the band, Jasleen, James, …

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