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Regular in depth features from various expert contributors including Public Service broadcasting, Twilight Sad, Little Kicks, Capollos, Kraftwerk and more from local contributors
Album reviews
Gig reviews
Music Commentary
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Album reviews
Gig reviews
Music Commentary
We need your input so get in touch at fouridlehands@gmail.com
Twitter - @fouridle
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This week its all about Rush who this week announced an extension to the Fifty Something tour which will take them to South America and more importantly to Europe. This has caused much excitement at Four Idle Towers as we secured our tickets for the Glasgow show . In this episode we discuss the new dates, talk about Rush gigs we've been to, what they might be playing, new members joining Geddy and Alex, favourite Rush albums and muse about the possibility of new music.Enjoy the listen
This week we talk to the star of "Moonlight The Philip Lynott Enigma" Moonlight is a powerful tribute that delves deep into the life, music, and legacy of one of rock’s most iconic frontmen. Peter M Smith is the star of the show taking on the iconic role of Phil himself which also brings Eric Bell to the stage. The show is on at Hammersmith Apollo in March and The Glasgow Pavilion in May.We also review latest round of six nations, the life of Robert Duvall and a live review of Mogwai in Aberdeen.
The four idle hands folks are back . This episode we cover a load of topics, a preview of the Six Nations tournament, 10 years since the death of David Bowie, the Grammys, Mandelson and live review of Pictish Trail and new albums from Sleaford Mods and Megadeth.Lots of stuff to listen to with your morning tea or coffee.
Its Episode 70 and we travel to the Island of Eigg to talk to Lost Map leader Johnny Lynch about life on Eigg, running Lost Map records, his new Pictish Trail album Life Slime and a load more. Johnny was a brilliant guest and well worth the listen.We also review the new Sprints and PSB albums with lots more chat besides. Thanks for listening.
Welcome to the Four Idle Hands Podcast and in this episode we focus on the upcoming new album from Northern Ireland legends Ash, out 3rd everywhere on 3rd October.We where joined by friend of the pod drummer Rick McMurray to talk through the album , the writing process, the space theme, the fantastic videos and much more. We also review some recent allbums from Suede and recent shows from Mercury Rev in Edinburgh and The Little Kicks in Aberdeen, thanks for listening.
This week we are totally Live as in its a Live special with reviews of Nine Inch Nails in Dublin, Primavera Sound , Glasgow Punk All-Dayer and Sam Fender.And we have guest reviewers , Jack Lovie does NIN and Primavera while Michael and top gig Paparazzi Craig Chisholm cover the Punk All Dayer in Glasgow which was headlined by the Sex Pistols. Terry gets in on the act with Sam Fender from Newcastle. And thats it totally and without a safety net, enjoy.
This pod our guest is Lancastrian Rock Band Wytch Hazel. The four idle team had been down to see Michael Schenker and Wytch Hazel where the support and they impressed. Great sound, great tunes and a great look. We speak to Colin Hendra from the band about its origins, influences and the look. Its a great chat and please check out the band if you have not heard them before. They have a new album V:Lamentations out on 4th July and you can buy from Bandcamp.Also on the menu is live Reviews of Pulps Glasgow gig at the Hydro and local lass Kathryn Joseph gig at the Lemon Tree.A packed episode!
This episode we talk to Fierce Beer supremo Dave Grant about the origins of Fierce, getting started, expansion and how the collabs with Aberdeen FC and rock legends Rush came about.Also on the menu is Pete Townsend birthday, Trump v The Boss, Six Nations kick off 2026, Reviews of Arcade Fire and Billy Nomates albums and a live review of Michael Schenker in Glasgow, thanks for listening.
This episode our star guest are Big Special who are about to head off on tour around the UK supporting the Pixies. We speak to Joe and Callum about enhanced version of there debut album, touring with the Pixies and Irish surnames. They also drop a hint about new Sleaford Mods album. Also up for discussion this week is the Donald, Kneecap, The Pope and reviews of Self Esteem and Car Seat Headrest, enjoy.
Its 2025 and we kick off the year with a bumper episode. We cover Trump and his buddy Elon, Omagh Enquiry, Six Nations kick off, Neymar, reviews of Thin Lizzy and Mogwai new albums along with a live review of ace Rush taribute band Moving Pictures. And if thats not enough we have a chat with Ash drummer Rick McMurray who talks us through his 2024 with fav albums, plans for 2025 for Ash and side project Burned As Witches. Phew, grab a brew put your feet up and have a listen.
Bit of a festive special this episode. We have a double bill of Steven Milne talking about Little Kicks festive gig in Aberdeen and the state of gigs and shows in the City, then if thats not enough we get him to run through his favourite albums and songs of 2024. Happy Christmas from Michael and Terry.
Its a Live Music special this week. Terry caught up with Dublin band Sprints before their gig in Glasgow SWG3 and we review Kneecap , Fontaines DC and Sleaford Mods gigs. Enjoy.
Its 40 years since the release of Do They Know It's Xmas! and this episode features #BandAid trustee & irrepressible music biz legend John Kennedy - he talks about his stellar career representing the #StoneRoses and #RichardAshcroft & his role in #ABBA #MammaMia. John has just released is book "Just For One Hour" which chronicles his career and its just amazing. He currently manages Richard Ashcroft who has just been announced as the soundtrack for the John Lewis 2024 Christmas Advert, listen and enjoy.
The Boys are Back in Town and this pod we are all over the new album from the Cure (which is fantastic), Kneecap movie which seems to be getting loads of award nominations, the return of Trump , the sad loss of Quincy Jones plus live reviews of PSB, Gaz Coombes and more
This week we are joined by friend of the pod and member of Aberdeen band Pages , Jack Lovie. Jack will be reviewing probably the two hottest gigs in town when he saw Jack White on his no name tour in Liverpool and then the very next night Chappell Roan in Glasgow. And if two gigs are not enough Terry went to see Snow Patrols hometown gig in the Ulster Hall, Belfast. We also take a spin around the weeks news covering (last time promise) Oasis, Liams performance at the Joshua fight, Universal shafting of superfans, album reviews of David Gilmour and Mercury Rev and PSB upcoming instore at Chameleon.
Lots to cover this week...We cover the hot of the press news that Oasis are back with a world tour in 2025. Four Idle Hands will sort you out with tickets for the Warm Up Gigs in Banchory Town Hall. We cover the Fringe By The Sea as Michael went to see Ash/Idlewild and HoneyBlood, Terrys went to the Fringe and we both went to see Alien Rommulus and Kneecap The Movie so we review all of that. and last but not least a review of Fontaines DC new album "Romance", thanks for listening.
** - tickets are only offered if warm up shows are in Banchory Town Hall, Aberdeenshire
This episode we talk to Mikey and Darren from North East band Indian Red Lopez who release there first album in 10 years "Results Of My Dreaming" on 1st August 2024. You will be able to buy the vinyl from the bands Bandcamp page and stream on all usual platforms, its well worth your time.
Also on the pod we talk about the Donald, Euros, Bob Dylan edinburgh gigs, Rory Gallaghers guitar up for sale and live reviews of The National at Edinburgh Castle and Nils Frahm at the Usher Hall.
Thanks for listening.
One half of the FIH team has been to the euros so in this episode we talk about the experience, getting to games, ticketing, atmosphere, beer and the actual games. Best teams so far, best players and prospects now that the knockout round is upon us.
We also have a chat on this weekends Glastonbury festival and who we are looking to see.
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This episode is a record store day 2024 special. We run through what its all about, how the day works, what amazing vinyls will be released and how to get them online if you cant make the day.
We also get first favourite vinyls from Echo Machines Gary Moore and Rick McMurray from Ash.
We also have some sport chat and review of Queen B Beyonce new album and the latest from Khrungbin.
Echo Machine are back with a new album, "Accidental Euphoria" , the follow up to 2020's Instant Transmissions, is out on Friday 15th March and we catch up with lead singer Gary Moore to talk about the album, touring with Placebo and much more.
Also on the pod Aberdeen FC chat, Bucks Fizz, review of Nadine Shah new album.
Thanks for listening.
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