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UK Music & Culture.
Gigs, Festivals, New Music, Interviews & More!
Gigs, Festivals, New Music, Interviews & More!
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In Part 2, we continue with Saturday's artists and cover the highs and lows of the final day at Glastonbury Festival 2024.
We discuss Yard Act, Coldplay and SZA's Pyramid Stage headline slots, and the iconic legends slot which was performed by Shania Twain.
Other chat includes Soft Play, Bob Vylan, Seasick Steve, Arlo Parks, Newdad, Baxter Dury, Noname, Kim Deal (Breeders), and Nia Archives.
We close with new music and our shouts for Glastonbury 2025 headliners!
In Part 1 of our "Glastonbury Debrief", we discuss Friday and Saturday performances, including Dua Lipa's headline set, IDLES' controversial Banksy moment, and Fontaines DC's incredible Park Stage headline show.
We also discuss Jamie XX, Jungle, Confidence Man, Paul Heaton (including Rianne Downey & Fatboy Slim / Norman Cook), The Mary Wallopers, and Damon Albarn's special guest appearance with Bombay Bicycle Club.
Other mentions include LCD Soundsystem, Bloc Party, Kneecap, Bar Italia, The Last Dinner Party, Michael Kiwanuka, Little Simz, and Kasabian's secret set!
This week, we discuss the clip circulating from a Foo Fighters show in London where Dave Grohl appeared to accuse Taylor Swift of not playing live...
We also discuss Foo Fighters show at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, and is the cricket ground going backwards as a music venue?
As well as general chat on the huge success of the Eras Tour, and how one of us ended up staying in the same hotel as Taylor Swift...
We end with the usual new music chat, including Fontaines DC's new track, "Favourite", and plenty more.
Read our "Glastonbury From The Sofa" preview here:
Glastonbury From The Sofa: All The Unmissable Acts to Catch – Northern Chorus
This week, we are joined for an interview episode with Merseyside band, The Mysterines, ahead of their 2nd album release on June 21st, "Afraid of Tomorrows".
We speak to Lia and Paul all about the album, tour dates, and their slot at NBHD Festival later this year.
We also discuss their experience supporting Arctic Monkeys on their recent stadium tour.
This week, we discuss the full reveal of the 2024 Glastonbury lineup, including Nadine Shah's comments and who could potentially be in line for the secret sets.
We also look into why bands and artists are boycotting festivals, with the most recent being Latitude, following The Great Escape and SXSW.
As always, we unveil our new music tips, including Blossoms' new album and single reveal.
We are (not so) fresh back from Bearded Theory and Slam Dunk Leeds, and we discuss the start of festival season.
Featuring chat on Bob Vylan, English Teacher, Amyl & The Sniffers, Lambrini Girls & more...
We also talk new music, including Charlie's latest punk suggestions, Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso", The Magic Gang's farewell & plenty more!
This week, we are joined by Manchester punk band, Loose Articles, ahead of their debut album, "Scream If You Wanna Go Faster", out June 7th via Alcopop! Records.
We also discuss their huge support slot with Foo Fighters at Emirates Old Trafford, UK tour dates & plenty more!
In this episode, we delve into the Co-op Live Arena and the chaos surrounding their opening events in Manchester.
We also discuss the Misogyny in Music Report which has been provided to the government.
In the new music section, we talk Sean Dyche & Blossoms, Fontaines DC's Starburster, and plenty more!
This week, we discuss Blur's performance at Coachella where Damon Albarn wasn't impressed with the American crowd...
We talk about the Grassroots Levy proposals for music venues.
And we discuss new music, with particular focus on English Teacher & Wunderhorse...
This week is another special guest interview with noughties pop icon, Daniel Bedingfield.
We discuss his comeback shows in Manchester, London & Birmingham, and the legacy of "Gotta Get Thru This".
We also discuss his tech start-up to improve music distribution and plenty more!
We are wrapping up our festival previews with Part 2, including Kendal Calling, Y Not Festival, Truck Festival, Victorious, and TRNSMT!
We also talk the best and worst of new music, including more viral videos...
In our second guest interview of the year, we had the pleasure of chatting to music icon and songwriting genius, Midge Ure.
We discuss his upcoming UK Greatest Hits Tour, along with his work with Ultravox, Band Aid, Thin Lizzy, Rich Kids, and Visage.
Midge also explains in detail about two of his biggest hits - "Vienna" and "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
We start the episode celebrating St. Patrick's Day and discussing the best in Irish music.
We then move onto Part 1 of a 2 part special on 2024 festival lineups, where we review Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, and the Isle of Wight Festival.
As always, we end with some new music suggestions, and maybe one to avoid...
In this week's episode, we discuss the UMG v TikTok stand-off, what has caused it and will it be resolved?
We also talk about what number 1 albums really mean in the modern industry, and discuss current chart-toppers Liam Gallagher and John Squire's visit to the Jonathan Ross Show.
We discuss the relationship between sport and music following Manchester City's Oasis announcement and Mark Knopfler's reissue of "Going Home (Theme Of The Local Hero).
And as always, there is more new music chat!
In this episode, we discuss Saturday's BRIT Awards, and wonder if are we out of touch?
We talk all about the latest controversy surrounding The Last Dinner Party, including misquotes and their "favourite meals".
We discuss some new album releases, including Yard Act, Nadine Shah, and Liam Gallagher / John Squire.
And we delve into the news about the forthcoming Beatles' film releases, The Libertines comeback, and plenty more.
For our first interview episode of the new series, we are joined by John Robb. John is a founding member of post-punk band, The Membranes, and is a highly regarded author, music commentator, and journalist, owning the Louder Than War magazine and website.
We discuss:
- His new tour, "Do You Believe In the Power Of Rock And Roll".
- His book, "The Art Of Darkness: The History Of Goth".
- Interviewing Nirvana!
- Coining the phrase "Britpop"...
And plenty more!
New year, new series, new era!
We are discussing the big topics in the world of music this week, such as:
- The Last Dinner Party, and are they an industry plant?
- Why are people camping out to see The 1975?
- The return of Catfish and the Bottlemen
- Soaring ticket prices.
The final episode from our March specials is with the one and only, Miles Kane. Former member of The Rascals and now The Last Shadow Puppets, along with his successful solo career of course, we discuss the latest album "Change the Show" in the lead up to its release.
The third of four special episodes this month sees us re-visiting last year's interview with Roy Stride of Scouting For Girls. We talk Neighbourhood Weekender, the history of the band, songwriting for One Direction and plenty more!
The 2nd of our March special episodes sees us revisit our interview with broadcaster, writer, and former politician, Gyles Brandreth. We discuss Gyles' "Break a Leg" tour ahead of his Crewe Lyceum show in 2021. He shares plenty of anecdotes, including one about Dame Judi Dench!
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