&SIFAAR Podcast is hosted by Glasgow native Graham MacMillan-Mason! Now into it's second season, the focus of &SIFAAR is simple - what insipred our guests to make the art they make. Musicians, film makers, actors and authors have all frequented the blue snowball mic to tell us just how they got to where they are. Like, subscribe and share - because every little helps!
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S2 - Episode 4: James Hart (Eighteen Visions)
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Episode Four from Season Two welcomes James Hart from Eighteen Visions who sat down with us before their short UK tour last December.It's been a trimuphant return to the fold with album XVIII.We talk the inspiration found in his parents classic record collection, the straight edge movement, his love for melody in metal and how did the return come t…
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S2 - Episode 3: Brandon Reilly (Nightmare Of You / The Movielife)
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Episode Three is a man I've been tracking since the beginning of time and managed to grab him last week - Brandon Reilly of Nightmare Of You & The Movielife.We talk the inspiration he finds in new wave British music, coming back with The Movielife and the dreadful Scottish winter weather.By Graham MacMillan-Mason
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Season 2 is in full swing and our episode 2 is with the prolific Cody Votolato.We talk his history with The Blood Brothers, his Seattle upbrining, walking into the world of electronic music with NIN and everything in between. It's a belter!By Graham MacMillan-Mason
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After being away 4 months, we're back with Season 2!Episode 1 is with artist, designer and former Manchester Orchestra keyboardist Chris Freeman. We talk Trump, how he joined Manchester, how his departure from Manchester came about and why Kiss From A Rose by Seal is underated.By Graham MacMillan-Mason
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Episode 9 - Matthew Davies-Kreye (Funeral For a Friend)
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And So I Followed an Alternative Religion's latest episode is with one of my ultimate idols, former Funeral For a Friend vocalist Matthew Davies-Kreye.Matthew burst onto the scene with Funeral was back in 2001 with tracks such as Juno, Red is the New Black and 10:45 Amsterdam Conversations gaining instant traction with post hardcore fans.We chatted…
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10 Questions with...Ace Enders (The Early November)
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The third gentleman to face the '10 Questions' is the crazy talented Ace Enders of The Early November and his solo outfit, I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody's Business.We talk his favourite Drive-Thru band, Scottish delicacies, Jimmy Eat World's Clarity and the influence on him alongside loads more.By Graham MacMillan-Mason
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And So I Followed an Alternative Religion's latest episode is with up and coming UK author Owen Seth.Although new and up and coming, Owen's writing is prolific. Already a few novels down and he shows no sign of slowing down or bringing his talents to a halt.We chat growing up in Sunderland and indeed the North East of England and how that influence…
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And So I Followed an Alternative Religion's latest episode is with one of the best new actors/directors around, Macon Blair.Macon burst onto the scene with his fabulous portrayal of Dwight Evans in revenge thriller 'Blue Ruin', which won critical acclaim and set him up for his current successes such as 'Green Room'We chatted his younger days of mak…
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10 Questions with... Chris Freeman (Manchester Orchestra)
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Haven't you always wanted to know what your favourite artists ate for breakfast? Or when was the last time they broke the law? Perhaps the best place they ever took a dump? Okay...so maybe not, but we asked them anyway.The second fine chap to face the '10 Questions' was the most hilarious Chris Freeman, formerly of the life changing band Manchester…
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Episode 6 is with Kevin Devine.And So I Followed an Alternative Religion's latest episode sees us sit down with the quite frankly, one of the loveliest, most talented and humble human beings I've ever had the priveldge to meet.Kevin has played solo and as part of Kevin Devine & the Goddamn Band, whilst also having success with Miracle Of '86 and Ba…
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And So I Followed an Alternative Religion's latest episode sees us sit with Cursive frontman Tim Kasher, and it's the first face to face interview so it's a goodie!Tim was a pioneer of the post-hardcore scene from the late 90s onwards. The release of The Ugly Organist pushing him to the forefront and his storytelling cements him as a genuine diamon…
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Episode 4 - Justin Pearson (The Locust/Retox/ThreeOneG)
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And So I Followed an Alternative Religion's latest episode is with a genuine icon. ThreeOneG label owner Justin Pearson.For 20+ years Justin has been a focal point of the alternative and punk scene. Starting seminal, iconic bands like Swing Kids, The Locust and more recently Retox and Headwound City, he has seen it all and continues to push the bar…
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Haven't you always wanted to know what your favourite artists ate for breakfast? Or when was the last time they broke the law? Perhaps their favourite Goonie? Okay...so maybe not, but we asked them anyway.The first up to face to '10 Questions' was the ever wonderful, ever hilarious, ever thoughtful Kevin Devine...…
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Episode 3 - Sammy Urwin (Employed To Serve/Regurgitate Life)
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And So I Followed an Alternative Religion's latest episode is the UK's brightest young talent Sammy Urwin.At 24 years of age he's already smashing out a second highly anticipated album with his band Employed To Serve, whilst also releasing the newest Regurgitate Life album too ALL AT THE SAME TIME!We sat down to chat his early exposure to metal, wh…
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Episode 2 - Jon Terrey (Stolen Nations/Listener/The Chariot)
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And So I Followed an Alternative Religion's latest episode is with one of the main driving forces behind the cult that became The Chariot.Also producing some amazing solo music, he tours and plays with Dan Smith's Listener project.Myself and Jon talk about the impact of life music and the chaos that was The Chariot live shows, growing up a church k…
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Episode 1 - Eric Paul (Doomsday Student/Arab On Radar/Heartworm Press)
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And So I Followed an Alternative Religion's first episode is with noise rock legend - Eric Paul.Renowed for his work with Arab on Radar, Chinese Stars and Doomsday Student, he's also found popularity with his written work releasing numerous books on Heartworm Press.We cover his early days, his influences, living in New York during 9/11, life as a R…
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