Best King Gizzard Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 125: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard 41:09

19d ago41:09

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Melbourne band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard don't just make a LOT of records (they've released 25 since they started 11 years ago); each one comes with a different experiment at the heart of it. There's the thrash metal record; the collaborative jazz record; the microtonal record; one made exclusively on acoustic instruments; one that plays o…

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Hovvdy - Power-washing garbage cans 31:06

1d ago31:06

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Their fifth album comes out tomorrow, so William and Charlie talk working in the restaurant industry, kitchens, power-washing garbage and a bit about Anthony Bourdain. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month, English Teacher's 'This Could Be Texas' on exclusive Galaxy Gold. Head to …

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Miles Kane And The Evils - Rough Trade RSD Special 9:01

3d ago9:01

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Miles Kane And The Evils join us from Record Store Day 24, talking parents' record collections, surf guitar and an alternative life in hairdressing. Miles Kane And The Evils is streaming on 3 May. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month, English Teacher's 'This Could Be Texas' on ex…

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Dougal Gray (Junodream) - Rough Trade RSD Special 22:02

3d ago22:02

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Junodream guitarist Dougal Gray tells us about their aspirations, the reality of being a band in 2024 and getting fired. Their debut Pools of Colour is out now. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month, English Teacher's 'This Could Be Texas' on exclusive Galaxy Gold. Head to http://…

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Lias Saoudi (Fat White Family) - Finding the loo at Berghain 54:25

3d ago54:25

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From working as a teacher in China to trying to find a crapper for his pre-show ritual at Berghain, Lias tells us about his various ups and downs of trying to live an honest life in music. Fat White Family's fourth album Forgiveness Is Yours is out this Friday. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's …

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Ep 128: Anna B Savage 40:40

4d ago40:40

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London-born musician Anna B Savage talks to Stu in this particularly freewheeling episode of Midnight Chats that covers topics including meeting Cillian Murphy, present-opening etiquette, music industry anxiety, and what the hell is success anyway?! Stu also reveals to Anna where she is/was on the Loud And Quiet 2023 Albums of the Year list. And th…

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Dog Unit - Rough Trade RSD Special 15:14

4d ago15:14

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Sam and Lucy of Dog Unit, who just released the excellent At Home album, chat to me about their record shop counter days, darker days, and the trick to a good recommendation (ask the record shop counter). Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month, English Teacher's 'This Could Be Texa…

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Divorce - Rough Trade RSD Special 14:44

4d ago14:44

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At Record Store Day this Saturday gone, Felix and Tiger from Divorce spoke to us about discovering new music, Jamiroquai and working at the opticians. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month, English Teacher's 'This Could Be Texas' on exclusive Galaxy Gold. Head to http://roughtrade…

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Kate Stables (This Is The Kit) - Rough Trade RSD Special 12:27

4d ago12:27

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At Rough Trade East on Record Store Day 2024, Kate Stables of This Is The Kit spoke to me about an early love of drum and bass, working at the pub and her band's live album recorded on Cornish clifftop open-air venue, The Minack Theatre. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month, Engl…

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Cuffed Up - All you got 40:05

8d ago40:05

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Christina and Ralph from Cuffed Up join today, talking about their self-produced new album All You Got, working unpaid internships, teaching yourself to fish, and learning by f**king up. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month, English Teacher's 'This Could Be Texas' on exclusive Ga…

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Ep 127: Brian Eno 47:25

8d ago47:25

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Surprise! When you get an icon like Brian Eno on the podcast, it cannot wait until our usual Monday night drop. So we come to you early. Welcome to this special, bonus "Earth Day" (22 April) edition of the podcast. Brian Eno is a trailblazing musician, producer and activist. Working with everyone from U2 to Talking Heads, Coldplay to Grace Jones, h…

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The Mary Wallopers - If you're willing to risk driving a stolen people carrier 43:53

9d ago43:53

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Charles and Henry Hendy remember doing everything they could to get to gigs, a decade on the dole and nothing being more important than the tunes. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Month, English Teacher's 'This Could Be Texas' on exclusive Galaxy Gold. Head to http://roughtrade.com…

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Nathan Hardy (Microwave) - Mormon life and self-sufficiency 46:33

10d ago46:33

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Currently on tour in the UK, Microwave's Nathan Hardy shares first-hand experience of being Mormon, how the band became self-sufficient and looking to other artists for inspiration. Microwave's new album 'Let's Start Degeneracy' is out 26 April. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough Trade's Album of the Mon…

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Neil Finn (Crowded House) - Fleetwood Mac and working at the morgue 47:48

11d ago47:48

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Holding the ultimate part-time job of being in Fleetwood Mac, Crowded House's Neil Finn joins on today's episode. With memories from Luton, London and the morgue. Crowded House's new album Gravity Stairs comes out 31 May and their new single 'Teenage Summer' is out now. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive 1/3 off Rough…

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Ep 126: MGMT 40:30

11d ago40:30

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Maybe you were reminded of the genius songwriting of US duo MGMT when their song ‘Time To Pretend’ recently popped up on the Saltburn film soundtrack? Ever since their breakthrough in 2007, with songs like ‘Kids’ and ‘Electric Feel’, the duo of Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser have continued to release a stream of compelling new music. Greg C…

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Gustaf - The poop swindle / Jailed on the job 34:51

13d ago34:51

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Two all-timer job stories here with Gustaf, who've just released their new album Package Pt. 2. Going to jail on the job and being caught out in a poop swindle - what more could you ask for? Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive the Rough Trade Album of the Month straight to your door every month, on an exclusive vinyl p…

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Feeder - Live at Signature Brew 29:05

16d ago29:05

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Grant Nicholas and Taka Hirose join on the release week of their 12th album 'Black / Red', on forgetting lyrics, how they've kept writing after 30 years and whether it's 'drink cider from a lemon' or 'eleven'. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive the Rough Trade Album of the Month straight to your door every month, on a…

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Bob Vylan - "The British government don't care about the arts" 56:18

18d ago56:18

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In the glow of their new album 'Humble As The Sun', Bobby Vylan shares his lesser known years of selling vintage swag, MC'ing and working at Carphone Warehouse. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive the Rough Trade Album of the Month straight to your door every month, on an exclusive vinyl pressing with exclusive bonus m…

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Stop & Chat: Peter Bibby 15:55

22d ago15:55

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Aussie rockn'roller Peter Bibby has just shared his new track 'Fun Guy', so here is discussing taking one to the face during a bar shift, doing the bins and being a plasterer. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive the Rough Trade Album of the Month straight to your door every month, on an exclusive vinyl pressing with ex…

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Stop & Chat: Felix (Divorce) 13:14

23d ago13:14

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Felix on getting beaten up at his own gig, the risks of white trousers and the one subject he'd love to write a song about. Divorce's new single 'Gears' is out now, and they headline Islington Assembly Hall on 23 October. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive the Rough Trade Album of the Month straight to your door every…

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Another Sky - "I've put everything into this band" 40:34

24d ago40:34

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From open mic nights to Scala, Catrin and Jack from Another Sky tell their stories of dodgy part time jobs, sticking with a plan and the plan goddamn working! Their new album Beach Day is out on Fiction Records. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive the Rough Trade Album of the Month straight to your door every month, on…

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Ep 124: Brittany Howard 39:24

27d ago39:24

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Adele – "There's something about Brittany [Howard] that puts fire in my soul – she’s so fucking full of soul, overflowing, dripping, that I almost can’t handle it." Tonight's guest has some major, major fans: Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator, Fred again..., Chris Martin. The list could go on. Yet, the former Alabama Shakes frontwomen - and x5 Gra…

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Dylan Baldi (Cloud Nothings) - "A marathon in every state" 47:36

30d ago47:36

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Getting hyped on doing a marathon in every US state, Dylan Baldi of Cloud Nothings (and his dog) tells about writing a song a day, memorable first tours, The Wipers and Greg Sage, and getting merked by school kids. Cloud Nothings' new album Final Summer is out 19 April on Pure Noise. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive…

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While She Sleeps - The DIY arena band 57:46

1M ago57:46

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While She Sleeps are a DIY arena band. From their fifth album SLEEPS SOCIETY, the Sheffield band built a community that allowed them to create as freely as they like while maintaining a rare kind of stability, all with the help of their individual fans. Their sixth album SELF HELL comes out this Friday. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and ea…

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Ep 123: Anton Corbijn 39:44

1M ago39:44

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Legendary Dutch music photographer and filmmaker Anton Corbijn is the man who's made black and white photography his own since 1979, while shooting everyone from Joy Division to Depeche Mode to Bowie to The Rolling Stones. He became the visual creative director of Depeche Mode and U2 around the time he started directing some of the most iconic musi…

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The Staves "We don't have LinkedIn" + Live Acoustic 1:28:49

1M ago1:28:49

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On their new album All Now, out today, The Staves are awash with life's experiences. The sister duo perform three songs acoustic: 'I Don't Say It, But I Feel It', 'All Now', and 'I'll Never Leave You Alone'. Plus stories from their upbringing in Waford, how they've kept their band and sisterhood spirits alive, and how they don't have LinkedIn. Phot…

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Sam Evian "We didn't sell the fish" 38:16

1M ago38:16

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Songwriter and producer Sam Evian is on today's episode, on moving from New York to the Catskills mountains, cold plunges, his new record Plunge (out on Friday), and a cold fish moment. Photo: C J Harvey DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first ye…

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Ep 122: IDLES' Joe Talbot 39:27

1M ago39:27

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Over black coffee and biscuits at his kitchen table at home in Bristol IDLES' vocalist Joe Talbot speaks to Greg Cochrane. In discussion: Joe's mental health, his band and the state of UK politics. Plus, talk of transformative parenthood, working with LCD Soundsystem and his new music plans with Jamie T and Willie J. Healey. Recorded in December 20…

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Chris Wollard (Hot Water Music, 2022) 46:45

1M ago46:45

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About to release their excellent new album Vows in May, here's Hot Water Music's Chris Wollard from 2022. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your favourite song an…

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Amy Taylor (Amyl and The Sniffers, 2021) 38:11

2M ago38:11

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Instead of our planned SXSW coverage, here's Amy from Amyl and The Sniffers from 2021. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO …

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Ep 121: Weyes Blood 39:49

2M ago39:49

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American musician Natalie Mering – aka Weyes Blood – talks to Stu on the first episode of our new series, about growing up in (and returning to LA), her early beginnings in various DIY noise scenes around the country, and the time she met Lou Reed on the Occupy Wall Street demo in 2011. Recorded in November 2023. Further links: Our various Weyes Bl…

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Bill Ryder-Jones - "Don't need much" 46:31

2M ago46:31

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One of today's great songwriters, Bill Ryder-Jones talks writer's block, pub communities and producing. His excellent new album Iechyd Da is out now on Domino. Photo: Marieke Macklon DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service b…

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Stop & Chat: Lea (ĠENN) 9:48

2M ago9:48

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As a programmer in fintech, Lea shares memories of making it work from the road - even at the most nerve-wracking of times. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your…

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Florence Shaw & Nick Buxton (Dry Cleaning) - "I got conned a lot!" 51:07

2M ago51:07

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Furnished with a GRAMMY for their Stumpwork album artwork, London band Dry Cleaning remember retail with Hollywood stars, falling asleep at their computers and getting conned on the job. Their first EPs Boundary Road Snacks and Drinks and Sweet Princess are re-issued this week on 4AD. Photo: Max Miechowski DistroKid makes music distribution fun and…

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New season! Midnight Chats is back 3:53

2M ago3:53

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After a bit of a break, Midnight Chats from Loud And Quiet is back, with a huge series that starts 12 March 2024. Here's a quick bit of info about what Stu and Greg have coming up over the next weeks and months, including new interviews with Weyes Blood, IDLES, Future Islands, Waxahatchee, Anton Corbijn and many more artists for your late-night lis…

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Ben Hozie (BODEGA) - "I'm a legend in my own mind" 55:55

2M ago55:55

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Film school, first tours, freewheeling rock 'n' roll. Ben Hozie of NY art punks BODEGA gives his version of the story. Our Brand Could Be Your Life is out 12 April, those two released singles are damn hot. Photo: EBRU YILDIZ DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get…

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Stop & Chat: Cath Neilson (Gaffa Tape Sandy) 10:10

2M ago10:10

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Calling your boss a prick live on Glastonbury iPlayer, while he's watching with your colleagues? Classic move from Cath of Gaffa Tape Sandy. This band are excellent and their new album Hold My Hand, God Damn It is out 31 May via Alcopop! Records. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY…

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Etienne (Whitelands) - "It's a lot" 23:09

2M ago23:09

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Caught inbetween touring, his Masters degree and a national shortage of ADHD medication, Etienne Quartey-Papafio shows us the reality of prioritsing music. Whitelands' debut album Night-bound Eyes Are Blind To The Day is out now on Sonic Cathedral, go and give it a spin. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and art…

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Manga Saint Hilare - "I have no idea how I was getting by" 42:26

2M ago42:26

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From Watford's Harlequin Centre to Roll Deep, self-reliance, 1Xtra and winning over punk fans, Manga's on his own trip. His 16-track new album Everything Is Under Control is out now - come fly with this guy. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the firs…

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Ewen MacIntosh (2019) 7:25

2M ago7:25

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Remembering Ewen MacIntosh, here's a few moments of our chat in 2019. He kindly agreed to do this podcast when I introduced myself on the 177 bus in Peckham; we exchanged numbers and he met me at Soho Radio to record this. RIP Ewen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Mighty Moon Media

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TOURS (Wings to The Tragically Hip) 1:15:01

2M ago1:15:01

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Lee Robinson and Will Hagle connect two tours-related albums: Wings' 'Band on the Run' to The Tragically Hip's 'Man Machine Poem' with six songs of separation, Kevin Bacon style. They listen to and talk about a lot of music. Weaving webs through musical history. Don't forget to subscribe, bonnie raitt and review! email us: connectingtheclassics@gma…

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Cody Frost - "I hope it was all worth it" 53:52

2M ago53:52

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WOT? This rapscallion from the North West tells of the toll multiple jobs and not seeing friends takes on them, having ADHD, addictive nature of needing to be seen, not being able to afford music lessons, working at Cyberdog, at the soft play center, tattooing, going on The Voice and bully bosses. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy wit…

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Stop & Chat: Vince Freeman 15:09

2M ago15:09

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Crooner Vince Freeman laments his short-lived career as a horsebox barista, and when his family business in France was mistaken for a brothel. His debut album 'Scars, Ghosts and Glory' is out 22 March. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRITY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year…

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Ed Harcourt - Crashing through the window 59:39

2M ago59:39

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11 years and 23 albums into a life of music, Ed Harcourt remembers totalling cars, building a home studio and beginning a curiosity into film scoring. His new album El Magnifico is a sweeping concert of just brilliant songs, and it's out 29 March. Photo: Steve Gullick DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artist…

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Jonathan Higgs (Everything Everything) - Different from the rest 44:25

3M ago44:25

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From first bands to EE's 7th album, Jonathan Higgs has surged through a path of his own. He talks new album Mountainhead (out 1 March), acidentally nicking a flowerpot while live on Radio 1 and the moment his keyboard crashed through itself during a quiet live moment. Photo: Steve Gullick DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimit…

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Joe Talbot (IDLES) Part 2 | They will never make another Sinéad O'Connor 1:07:20

3M ago1:07:20

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On the second night at Signature Brew, Joe Talbot talks being a carer for his sick mother, working on the tills at Sainsburys, at the call center and as a bouncer. Plus his last vision of a stampede of Yorkshire Terriers. Recorded by Lucy Hookway, Assistant Produced by Olivia Swash. Photo: Danny Barnes DistroKid makes music distribution fun and eas…

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Jamie Webster - Celebrating with a packet of crisps 1:29:06

3M ago1:29:06

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10 For The People, Jamie's third album, is poems for the people. Giving and receiving strength from his community, most powerful in Liverpool, Webster has blossomed naturally as the spokesperson for Britain's forgotten. In our chat live at Merseymade, Liverpool, Jamie describes his background as an electrician and how he'll celebrate selling out Se…

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Joe Talbot (IDLES) Part 1 | Purpose is nothing but a gift 1:07:31

3M ago1:07:31

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Joe Talbot's stamina is to be admired. On this first of two live nights at Signature Brew, Joe Talbot tells us about the split moment that changed his life, gratitude, the power of purpose and IDLES being his life gift. Recorded by Lucy Hookway, Assistant Produced by Olivia Swash. Associated Producer: Tuftii. DistroKid makes music distribution fun …

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Producer Robert Adam Stevenson - Queens Of The Stone Age 40:01

3M ago40:01

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GRAMMY nominated producer and fellow Berko guy on how he found his space in the studio, moving to LA and working on Queens Of The Stone Age's new record In Times New Roman... DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRITY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signin…

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Norman Brannon (Texas Is The Reason / Thursday) - Anti-Matter 58:47

3M ago58:47

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Norman Brannon creates the best kind of music journalism, reflecting the heart and galvanisation of a genre in a mutual conversation with hardcore's most interesting and groundbreaking characters. Previously of Texas Is The Reason, New End Original and Shelter, Brannon is currently a touring member of Thursday - the band that introduced me to hardc…

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