Songs From a Padded Envelope

Welcome to episode #75 with our fantastic guest, Jim Cemlyn-JonesThere's a lot to enjoy about this episode and we'd like those treats to emerge for you as they did for us when speaking to Jim, who is such an enthusiastic storyteller.As you'll hear, we both really enjoyed speaking with Jim and our sincere thanks to him for being such a generous guest on the show.Check out the links below and please do help spread the word about the podcast so more folks can discover us.Love and thanksBen and Steve xxJim Cemlyn Jones - All These Dreams - bandcamphttps://cemlynjones.bandcamp.com/album/all-these-dreamsNautical William 'Love House' videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXulV3cR-ZMThe Moonflowers 'Get Higher' live video footagehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE4nUirXxioCargo studios / John Brierly - guardian article re: Blue plaques / Joy Divisionhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2009/oct/01/joy-division-rochdale-blue-plaqueVal Doonican Christmas Eve specialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAaqi_qPuFA

Welcome to episode #74 with the one and only, Thomas Truax!The phrase one and only has never been so aptly deployed, and how lucky we are to add our voices to the admiration and the celebration of this wonderfully creative man.Make time not only for this episode, but also to explore Thomas' world and the riches therein.Huge thanks to Thomas for coming on the show.https://www.thomastruax.comhttps://thomas-truax.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/thomas_truax/

Confused? You will be, as we recorded this episode intro before the one for episode #72 and have our timelines well and truly twisted!Nonetheless, this is a corker of an episode with the wonderful, Anders Marcuslund Reuss.Settle in for this one as there is something for everyone in this conversation and our thanks to Anders for being such a brilliant guest.Love and thanksSteve and Benhttps://www.reusseffects.com/pages/front

Happy new year!We're excited to jump into 2026 with a short run of new episodes, starting with a fantastic conversation with Arlo Spectre, guitarist with Mexican garage rockers Los Intrusos.Once you've had a chance to listen to the episode, do check out their music, at as louder volume as you can!Also, stay to the end of the podcast as we've added a track from the band's debut album to whet your noisy appetites! Huge thanks to Arlo for coming on the show sharing some new music with us.Love and thanksBen and Steve xxhttps://losintrusosmx.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/losintrusosgarage.mx/

Safe to say Ben and I love this band and having the chance to speak with them all together was a real treat. Follow the link below, play them loud and watch 'em go!Huge thanks to Forktail for coming on SFaPE and to Mr C for the tip off!Love and thanksSteve and Benhttps://forktailwi.bandcamp.com/