Demo Tapes

'All farewells should be sudden when forever' as the old saying goes - just ask The Verve. So, get that helpline set up: after three series and four years, Demo Tapes is ending for good. But like many of our favourite bands, we couldn't split without putting out a 'best-of'. In this final episode, we look back on some of our favourite clips from the interviews we did for the show, including amazing insights from the likes of Blur, The Enemy, The Twang, Reverend and the Makers and 'Giddy Stratospheres' director and star Laura Jean Marsh. We also revisit the greatest anecdote of all time courtesy of Arctic Monkeys album cover star and documentary-maker Chris McClure. Elsewhere, we discuss the explosion in noughties nostalgia since DT started - not least that infamous Indie Sleaze Instagram account (https://www.instagram.com/indiesleaze/) that everyone's been talking about - and give the world the answers they've been demanding on why we're ending the show.   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some stuff you can do whilst commiserating on Demo Tapes' demise: - Listen to a playlist celebrating the best of the artists we featured on the show https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57OnN3o7Z9DWET3NfbnIlK?si=NGzkjDUKRsKts3rIm3d_gg - Buy tickets for The Enemy's reunion tour later this year: https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/the-enemy-tickets/artist/1159468 - Watch 'Giddy Stratospheres': https://www.giddystratospheresfilm.com/ - Listen and subscribe to 22 Grand Pod - still alive and kicking and the only other noughties indie nostalgia podcast we ever had any time for: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/22-grand-pod/id1509635873 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beg us to change our minds about ending the podcast on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If that doesn't work (it won't), our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp Ok, just like Oasis, we might be open to seven-figure bribes to reform and return at some point in the future. Send them here: demotapespod@gmail.com

You know that thing where an important artist dies and their record label spends the following decades cashing in on any distorted demo or half thought/finished track they even committed to tape? Well, we'd like to think of this release of the very first pilot episode for Demo Tapes as more like the scene near the end of 24 Hour Party People where Tony Wilson implores revellers at the last night of the Hacienda to loot the club of every memento they can get their sweaty palms on (nb. we don't know whether that actually happened in real life, we were mercifully too young to go to the Hacienda). In case you didn't follow that slightly convoluted narrative: Demo Tapes is ending for good, never to return, and everything must go! To be honest,  we never intended to release this pilot publicly, not least because at this point we had the dubious idea of calling the podcast 'Pieces of the People We Love', a name that would only make sense to people who paid attention to The Rapture's second (criminally underrated) album. However, as we prepare to record Demo Tapes' final episode, we found this forgotten first foray into podcasting in the Google Drive vaults and decided it was (just about) good enough to put out for the listening millions, even if it does feature a terrible Arctic Monkeys soundalike track as a theme tune which we quickly sacked off for the first episode proper.  Given that neither of us had ever stepped up to a podcast mic before recording this pilot, we checked we'd be able to ramble semi-coherently about music for a bit by picking an age-old topic close to both of hearts: the '90s Britpop battle between Blur and Oasis which acted as our mutual gateway drug into the indie scene. We recount our first experiences of hearing the bands' music, going to their gigs and, eventually, meeting our idols and interviewing them for the music press (or in the case of Noel and Liam, deliberately not. All will be explained on that one). This is the penultimate episode of Demo Tapes' final series. Look out for a final episode explaining why we're jacking in indie nostalgia - and sharing some clips of the best anecdotes from our three super, soaraway series - in the next week or so. Beg us to change our minds about ending the podcast on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If that doesn't work (it won't), our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp Ok, just like Oasis, we might be open to seven-figure bribes to reform and return at some point in the future. Send them here: demotapespod@gmail.com

Originally formed in Cornwall, indie four-piece Haven rose to prominence in the early '00s after moving to Manchester. After a string of Top 30 hits and international tours, along with an appearance on Top of the Pops which they admit to still watching daily on YouTube, they split in 2005.With the band reuniting this summer to celebrate the 20th anniversary of recording their critically acclaimed debut album 'Between The Senses' with a gig at their spiritual home the Night and Day Cafe, this week we've got frontman Gary Briggs and drummer Jack Mitchell on the show to talk all about it. The pair reminisce about the band's halcyon days and also discuss what they've been up to since the "wheels fell off", including Gary's stint in Freebass - the supergroup which featured legendary Manchester bassists Mani, Peter Hook and Andy Rourke. Meanwhile, Jack's been drumming in Johnny Marr's solo band for the past ten years so he also gives us a progress report on material for the Smiths legend's forthcoming new studio album. The guitars are sounding "very Johnny Marr", apparently... Elsewhere in the episode, Rick and Sarah discuss the utter brilliance of The Coral's latest album 'Coral Island' and explain why they didn't watch the Brit Awards...This is the second episode in our Lost Artists series, an occasional feature for Demo Tapes, where we shine a light on criminally under-rated artists from yesteryear - and find out what happened next for them. Got a band you think we should be tracking down for Lost Artists? Get in touch with Demo Tapes on: demotapespod@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespodAnd Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are:https://twitter.com/rick_j_martinhttps://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

Here at Demo Tapes, nothing fascinates us more than someone going solo from a band - particularly if it isn't the frontman. So we were delighted to get Ed Cosens on the show, on the week that the Reverend and the Makers guitarist released his brilliant debut solo album, 'Fortunes Favour'.It's an entertaining trip down memory lane with one of Sheffield's most unsung musical heroes - Ed talks to us about how he needed to find the confidence to strike out on his own and the high points of his 16-year career as the musical driving force behind RATM. He also reminisces about being in Alex Turner and Matt Helders' first pre-Arctic Monkeys band Judan Suki and also being the "yin to the yang" of best mate and RATM frontman Jon McClure.Also answered on this episode: what do you get if you cross Liam Gallagher with Gail Platt from Coronation Street? Get in touch with Demo Tapes on: demotapespod@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespodAnd Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are:https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin

Lost Artists is a new occasional feature for Demo Tapes, where we shine a light on criminally under-rated artists from yesteryear - and find out what happened next for them.First up, we've got an interview with Theoretical Girl, aka Amy Sharp. TG emerged as part of the same late '00s Southend music scene as The Horrors and Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly, before signing to Memphis Industries and gigging everywhere from Glastonbury to Japan (and many places in between). Although her 2009 debut 'Divided' was acclaimed by music critics and fans, it would prove to be her only album release, as she stepped back from the spotlight. In our chat, Amy reminisces about the amazing '00s music scene and talks about what she's up to now - including bringing through the next generation of musicians as a piano teacher. Elsewhere in the episode, Rick raves about the best new albums that have been released this year - namely Goat Girl's sophomore album 'On All Fours' and The Orielles' film soundtrack live record thing 'La Vita Olistica' - whilst Sarah reveals why she's been listening to Metronomy's 2011 classic 'The English Riveriea' again.  Get in touch with Demo Tapes on: demotapespod@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespodAnd Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are:https://twitter.com/rick_j_martinhttps://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

The Long Blondes were one of the most important indie groups of the '00s - great tunes, whip-smart lyrics filled with endless Easter eggs for eagle-eyed listeners and a fashion sense which inspired a generation of music fans. However, the triumphs of their brilliant albums 'Someone To Drive You Home' and '"Couples'" were followed by the tragedy of guitarist Dorian Cox's stroke in 2008, splitting the band at a point they were heading for a new level of success. Now thankfully recovered, Dorian joins us on the show to look back on the band's highs and lows. It's an in-depth chat where no punches are pulled, punctuated by Dorian's legendary wit and wisdom. Elsewhere on the episode, Rick and Sarah mourn the loss of Daft Punk after the electro-pop Godheads retired from music last week - and debate whether you really can dance to their 2005 classic 'Robot Rock'. Get in touch with Demo Tapes on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

We're excited to bring you a bit of a Demo Tapes exclusive this week as Luke Pritchard of The Kooks and his wife Ellie Rose sit down for their first extended joint podcast interview. The pair released their excellent joint album 'Duo' a couple of months back so we wanted to find out all about it, whilst also hitting rewind on their respective musical careers. Luke talks us through celebrating the 15th anniversary of The Kooks brilliant debut album 'Inside In/Inside Out' this year, and reminisces about the Brighton band's early days. Meanwhile, singer-songwriter Ellie talks us through her musical inspirations and what it was like to play Glastonbury (remember when festivals were a thing?). Get in touch with Demo Tapes on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

Legendary music journalist John Robb was the first person to interview Nirvana in the late ‘80s.    As the grunge titans’ seminal second album ‘Nevermind’ turns 30 later this year, we’ve got John on the show to look back on his time spent on the trail of Kurt Cobain and co, including a clip from one of his early interviews with the band.    John recounts what it was like watching Nirvana go from playing in front of 40 people to being the band of a generation – and discusses why their music is still passed down the generations 27 years on from Kurt Cobain’s tragic death.  We also discuss John’s own career in the music industry, how he has blended being the frontman of bands the Membranes and Goldblade with being one of the UK's longest standing music journalists and get his new band tips.   John recommends checking out: Rats on Rafts ( https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pJzffqleV442WMr9DZGSu?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open) Shortparis (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3V2pMbDyLlHMpdCq97gX5f) You can check out an archive of John’s interviews from down the years on his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/c/JOHNROBBofficial/videos) Check out John’s music, culture and media website Louder than War (https://louderthanwar.com/) and follow him on Twitter at @johnrobb77 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Get in touch with Demo Tapes on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

Behind every great movie - even the silent ones of the early 20th century - is a great soundtrack. On this episode we celebrate our favourite film soundtracks and also find out about how they're put together with writer, director and all round good egg Laura Jean Marsh. Laura is currently in the post-production phase for her love letter to the '00s guitar scene Giddy Stratospheres and tells us everything we ever wanted to know - and plenty more - about how music shapes the movies we love. We also run through our 10 favourite film soundtracks from down the years - an excuse to geek out over everything from David Lynch oddities and towering Scorsese and Tarantino epics to the genius of Alex Turner and, er, Beauty and the Beast. Follow the latest updates on Laura's upcoming film Giddy Stratospheres on @filmgiddy on Twitter and www.giddystratospheresfilm.com. Get in touch with Demo Tapes on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp 

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the release of The Strokes' debut EP 'The Modern Age' - so what better time to get band producer Gordon Raphael on the show to talk all about New York's finest? *If you want to skip our prattling on about why we love The Strokes, you can hear the interview at 27:55. It's good prattling though* Gordon gives us the inside track on the music that kicked off not just The Strokes' career, but a whole era in indie rock'n'roll on both sides of the Atlantic:  His memories of meeting Julian Casablancas and co for the first time after a show in a New York bar How 'The Modern Age' went from being a three-track demo recorded over a couple of days to an EP that sparked a record company bidding war All the juicy detail on the recording of The Strokes' generation-defining debut album 'Is This It', including a track-by-track run through and studio secrets Gordon also talks us through his work on the band's follow-up LP 'Room on Fire' and third album 'First Impressions of Earth', a project which he would ultimately exit before completion.  We also delve into Gordon's own weird and wonderful musical career pre-Strokes and find out who he has been working with more recently now he's based in the UK. Check out these artists and let us know what you think, listeners.... Billy Conquer: https://open.spotify.com/album/1KbShhxfnUQG2wIpv2ltJ7 Animals On TV: https://open.spotify.com/track/1fs7G09WQ5gOY2xKyTR0L5 DARLINGs: https://soundcloud.com/darlingsuk/sets/pink-cloud STEFFKO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0gmeUpqkJY Get in touch with the show on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp 

Noughties North London rockers The Holloways formed with a simple premise, outlined in their Top 20 smash and signature song 'Generator': making the music to make you feel better. However, underneath their calypso-pop indie sound and raucously fun live performances was a darker side. Frankly, few bands before or since have suffered as much misfortune: in the space of a few short years, their label went bust, the pub they lived and practiced in burned down and the band split as members quit in disillusionment. Holloways bassist Bryn Fowler joins us on this episode to pick through the highs and lows of the band's career. From London band turf wars to his memories of nights at the legendary Nambucca venue, it's all here. With planned reunion gigs as part of the Propaganda tour scuppered by Covid (typical Holloways luck...), we also find out if there's another chapter of the band's story yet to be written. Elsewhere on the episode, Rick and Sarah run the rule over Shame's excellent new album 'Drunk Tank Pink' as it crashes the Top 10 of the UK albums chart and ask: when was the last time you saw a live performance as good as this on TV, let alone Soccer AM? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qzOGubzfxg Get in touch with the show on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp 

Turin Brakes are a British indie institution so we were delighted to get singer Olly Knights on the show to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the folk heroes' 2001 debut album 'The Optimist LP'. Olly reflects on the conception of the Mercury Prize-nominated record, how the band scaled the heights of chart success with its follow-up 'Ether Song' and how they've stayed together and delivered a steady stream of albums since. He also gives an update on how Turin Brakes album number 9 is coming along... Elsewhere on the episode, Rick and Sarah discuss why 2001 was such a pivotal year for the direction of the post-millennial music scene, from The Strokes heralding a new year zero for rock'n'roll and Slipknot taking nu-metal to Number One in the charts, to how the Neptunes and Timbaland were shaping the pop landscape. Get in touch with the show on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp 

Leeds saw an explosion of musical activity in the mid '00s - and brilliant art-punks Black Wire, active 2003-2007, were right at the heart of it all. Their bassist Tom Greatorex joins the show this week to tells us about BW's beginnings, how their debut gig inspired fellow Leodensians Kaiser Chiefs to write I Predict a Riot and why he thinks Yorkshire briefly became the centre of the musical universe. Unlike many of his peers from back in the day, Tom doesn't just have a great memory for past scenes - he's an absolute oracle of info, meaning his interview is a must for all '00s guitar music historians. Elsewhere on the episode, Sarah and Rick discuss why back catalogues are becoming such big business - pensioners are taking over pop apparently - and which new releases they're excited about this month. Spoiler: it's fairly slim pickings unless you're a fan of 1D solo stars or members of the Bee Gees. Get in touch with the show on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp  

When we heard someone was making a movie drama about the guitar scene of the mid-'00s we couldn't have been more excited - not least because it sounded like the film version of this very podcast! That someone is writer, director and star of 'Giddy Stratospheres' Laura Jean Marsh, and she joins the show to talk to us about her inspirations for the film: everything from the Long Blondes track it's named after to her time in scene band Screaming Ballerinas and memories of an amazing time in British music. She's also appeared in Peep Show, so we quiz her on that too.  Inspired by the interview, and noting that Christmas is a time for movies (at least according to the current Sky Cinema ad), elsewhere Rick and Sarah run down their 10 favourite music movies of all time. If you'd rather not hear us rambling through our list you can skip to the interview with LJM at around the 50 minute mark. But why would you want to do that, when the rundown is packed with top movie recommendations and trivia that should keep you going well through the festive period??? Find out more about 'Giddy Stratospheres' by clicking here (https://www.giddystratospheresfilm.com/) . Get in touch with the show on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp 

Young Knives recently returned with their first album in seven years, the brilliantly bonkers 'Barbarians' - and we've got them on the show to tell us all about it. Speaking to guest interviewer and firm friend of Demo Tapes Jamie Fullerton (www.twitter.com/jamiefullerton1), the Oxford-based band look back on their 20-year career, reminisce on their mid-'00s commercial high point with Top 40 smashes such as 'Weekends and Bleak Days (Hot Summer)' and explain how they've been spending lockdown playing virtual gigs in a caravan. Find out more on that by clicking here: https://young-knives.com/live-streams/ Elsewhere on the episode, Rick reviews The Orielles' virtual gig from the Hebden Bridge Trades Club last weekend and Sarah wistfully remembers Saturday afternoons spent discovering hot new bands like the Lighthouse Family in HMV in the olden days before Spotify and YouTube. Magic. Get in touch with the show on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp 

The Orielles have released one of our favourite albums of this (or any) year in ‘Disco Volador’, so we were delighted to get all three of them on the show to tell us all about it. The Halifax indie trio explain their intergalactic inspirations, how the planets aligned when they formed the band a few years back and how they’re planning to turn ‘Disco Volador’ into a “cinematic experience” to be released next year. They also reveal what fans can expect from their upcoming virtual gig this Saturday (December 5th) - tickets are still available from here (https://theorielles.myshopify.com/) .  Elsewhere, Rick and Sarah discuss what Guy Garvey, Ed O’Brien and Nadine Shah’s recent trip to the Government’s digital, culture, media and sport select committee inquiry could mean for the post-Covid music industry and add more shows to our ever growing virtual gig guide, which now features: Blossoms Live from London - December 3rd - Tickets here (https://www.livenation.co.uk/show/1323750/blossoms-live-from-london-broadcast-from-o2-academy-brixton/online/2020-12-03/en)   Liam Gallagher Down by the River Thames - December 5th - Tickets here (https://www.liamgallagher.com/downbytheriverthames/) John Cooper Clarke, charity show 'I Wanna Be Yours at Christmas' at Colchester Arts Centre - December 11th - Tickets here (https://johncooperclarke.myshopify.com/) Gorillaz Song Machine Live - December 12 & 13 - Tickets here (https://gorillazlivenow.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-6Crs8Sr7QIVybHtCh1qAg3fEAAYASAAEgInQPD_BwE) Courtney Barnett global live stream - December 17th - Tickets here (https://courtney-barnett.lnk.to/REB-livePR) Why not Bung a Band a Bob and attend a few of them? And whilst you’re at it, contact the show on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp 

The Paddingtons were one of the leading lights of the London grot'n'roll scene of the mid '00s - despite being from, er, Hull. Singer Tom Atkin and bassist Lloyd Dobbs join this week's episode to reminisce about the raucous squat party gigs that helped them make their name, what it was like being feted by Pete Doherty (and slated by Liam Gallagher) and an infamous photo shoot with the leading lights of the scene outside Buckingham Palace. Lloyd and Tom also talk about how a Libertines connection brought them to London, why legendary music mogul Alan McGee signed them to his Poptones label and how they ended up modelling on the catwalk for photographer and fashion designer Hedi Slimane. They also discuss what the band - still occasionally active - have been up to since the release of their last album in 2008 and how Tom is carving out a new solo career (hear his new track by clicking here (https://youtu.be/K_KSV_irCwI) ). Elsewhere in the episode, Rick continues the Covid campaign that absolutely no one (yet) is calling 'Bung a Band a Bob'. This includes a rundown of upcoming virtual gigs we recommend checking out, including: The Orielles at Hebden Bridge Trades Club - December 5th - Tickets here  (https://theorielles.myshopify.com/) Liam Gallagher Down by the River Thames - December 5th - Tickets here (https://www.liamgallagher.com/downbytheriverthames/) John Cooper Clarke, charity show 'I Wanna Be Yours at Christmas' at Colchester Arts Centre - December 11th - Tickets here (https://johncooperclarke.myshopify.com/) Courtney Barnett global live stream - December 17th - Tickets here (https://courtney-barnett.lnk.to/REB-livePR) Contact the show on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp 

Demo Tapes is back on the podcast airwaves after an extended break! And who better to kick off Series 3 than one of our most popular previous guests, Tom Clarke? The former frontman of chart-topping indie-punks The Enemy returns to the show to talk us through his debut solo album 'The Chronicles of Nigel', a concept album that sounds like nothing else Tom has ever been involved with. He gives us in depth insights into the story behind the lyrics, his surprising musical inspirations and how he convinced Ralph 'Finchy from the Office' Ineson to appear as the album's narrator. Elsewhere, Rick and Sarah reveal the music that has soundtracked their lockdowns and discuss why it's so important for music fans to support the bands and artists they love during the Covid era. Contact the show on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp 

How do you go from being one of the musical sidekicks to the world's most notorious rock star Pete Doherty to a psychotherapist to the stars? This is the question we put to sometime Babyshambles drummer Adam Ficek in this episode. Adam invited Rick down to his clinic in central London for a good old chinwag about his unusual career change and some classic tales from his days in Babyshambles. He talks about how he joined the band, recorded a couple of their albums and toured the world, before being unceremoniously kicked out by Pete, seemingly on a whim. Adam also gives us the latest on his solo project Roses Kings Castles and discusses whether Babyshambles will ever perform together again. Elsewhere in the episode, Rick and guest co-host Jamie Fullerton question how a musical written from the point of view of Michael Jackson's fingerless white glove could work and run the rule over Tyson Fury's tilt at the Xmas One spot with Robbie Williams. You can hear their unlikely collaboration by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33893SFfjUs Contact the show on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp 

You may not know the name but you will definitely know the face. Chris McClure shot to global fame as the cover star of the Arctic Monkeys' record-breaking debut album 'Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not' back in 2006. Now a filmmaker, he talks to us about his latest documentary, focused on alcoholism in the music industry.  The film features his own personal story alongside those of other musicians and industry figures and is well worth a watch - click here to see it: https://bit.ly/2WhQNWu (https://t.co/fX3oGyWeFE?amp=1) Chris also recounts the highs of watching his Monkey mates become global stars and the lows of his best mate Andy Nicholson leaving the band. He also regales us with the best anecdote Rick has ever heard in his 16 years working as a journalist, involving Noel Gallagher, Peter Kay and some stolen sundries. Elsewhere on the episode, Rick and Sarah debate whether it's shameful that they're both secretly fans of Simply Red, how the Brit Awards could have got it so wrong again with their 2020 shake-up and whether Graham Coxon's new tune is any good. Contact the show on: demotapespod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp 

This month marks the 30th anniversary of The Stone Roses' seminal track Fools Gold. With this in mind, we got band biographer and music journalist John Robb on the line to give us the inside story on the creation of the song, along with tales from the legendary Manchester band's formative years in the early '80s. Rick and John also reminisce about both having front row seats for the Roses' 2011 reunion press conference and subsequent world tour and discuss guitarist John Squire's recent comments confirming the band had split again. Will the Roses ever return? Elsewhere in the episode, Sarah explains what happened when Jeff Goldblum appeared in one of her dreams and Rick runs the rule over Tame Impala's long awaited comeback track 'It Might Be Time'. Do get in touch if you know what the hell Jeff Goldblum is doing at the start of this trailer by the way: https://bit.ly/2r9Na9M You can buy John Robb's excellent and definitive Stone Roses biography by clicking here: https://amzn.to/32ioo4g Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp Contact the show on demotapespod@gmail.com

In this episode Sarah sits down for an interview with The Twang frontman Phil Etheridge as the Birmingham band prepare to release their new album 'If Confronted Just Go Mad'. Given the Brummie baggy rockers have racked up 15 years in the music scene, there's plenty of ground to go over and Phil pulls no punches. Heralded as the best new band in Britain by the NME when they emerged in 2007, The Twang hit the upper echelons of the albums chart with their debut album and sold out huge tours. But almost as quickly as they hit the heights they came crashing down when they were dropped by their label after releasing a second album and were written off by the music press. Phil talks us through it all - the interband splits, why they're still releasing music 12 years on and how a gammon steak played a part in them getting dropped by their label. It's all well worth a listen. Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

In this episode we bring you an extended interview with Tom Clarke, formerly frontman of chart-topping Coventry indie-rockers The Enemy. Tom is currently recording his debut solo album and gives us exclusive details of his new songs and how a 30-year-old track by legendary post-punks XTC provided his lyrical jumping-off point. He also looks back on the rise and fall of The Enemy and discusses his decision to go public with details of his mental health a few years back. It's a candid and revealing chat and well worth a listen whether you're a fan of the band or not. Elsewhere, Sarah delves into the Middle Eastern music scene following a hair-raising trip to Egypt and Rick espouses the brilliance of the new Angel Olsen album 'All Mirrors'. Hear a playlist of songs discussed on the episode by clicking here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/07s1KFUjtaKWGQBTGPIoh1?si=wjBWgLT0SraDvHr0JhUfFA We couldn't find all the tunes mentioned on Spotify, so we also urge you to check out Tameem Youness' stone cold classic 'Enti ay kalam' by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF0PdIAgYng Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

Hear an exclusive archive interview with Damon Albarn as the frontman of Blur/Gorillaz/The Good the Bad and the Queen/Rockjuice & the Moon/some other bands we've probably forgotten readies his new solo project. Elsewhere, Rick and Sarah examine the '90s/Britpop revival engulfing modern music and look at both sides of the coin - was it a scene worthy of celebration or not all it was cracked up to be? Sarah also explains her new found passion for 'gospeloke' and Rick reveals which bands have been desperately trying to revive their careers with stints on daytime TV. Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp 

With Reverend and the Makers having released their Best Of album this week we've got frontman Jon McClure on the line to look back over the band's career, reflect on their recent career resurgence and, frankly, settle a few scores. "I’ve never really told the true story of our band the way I did on this podcast," Jon explains and it's an unmissable chat for fans of the band.  Elsewhere, Rick and Sarah also discuss how their Mercury Prize predictions got on last week. The bookies can sleep soundly for another year... Listen to a playlist of tunes by artists discussed on this episode by clicking here: https://open.spotify.com/user/babyshambelle/playlist/7hux3Roe6cCfoyza26A3nJ?si=kW7mUyI8T7m8GVQ6foIxaQ Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

With Manchester indie heroes Courteeners having just announced details of their long-awaited new album 'More. Again. Forever', we've delved back into Rick's interview archive to unearth a classic interview with singer Liam Fray. Fans of the band won't want to miss these never-before-heard insights into the creation of their 2013 album 'Anna' and barrel-loads of Liam's trademark wit and wisdom. Elsewhere, Rick and Sarah make their predictions for this week's Mercury Prize and debate the merits of buying tickets to see the holograms of dead musicians. A playlist of tunes mentioned on this week's episode is available here: https://open.spotify.com/user/babyshambelle/playlist/6ImUQFV92gu6LgOqUAe16V?si=n6Bghhi7QUWtf9hAdKlAIA Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

Demo Tapes is back on the podcast airwaves! In this first episode of the second series Rick and Sarah talk about their last 9 months in music before pondering on whether songs, artists or albums can be considered 'factually' good. It's a heated and humerous debate and sets the tone for the series ahead... To hear the songs mentioned throughout the podcast, check out this week's Spotify playlist by clicking here:  https://open.spotify.com/user/babyshambelle/playlist/6VMiQtmeDTkWBndUjM8cvA?si=a1MJLcXyRIiqz37ctEfLUA (https://open.spotify.com/user/babyshambelle/playlist/6VMiQtmeDTkWBndUjM8cvA?si=a1MJLcXyRIiqz37ctEfLUA&fbclid=IwAR2bOXSBLuQdQsKE_BzYaT5eLnxnqC1vQlmOfwZOstwrCcVXAlBIWoIx30U) Meanwhile, to see what Classic FM reckon are 'factually' the best 10 symphonies of all time, click here:  https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/latest/best-symphony/ This will make more sense if you've listened to the episode... Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

'Tis the season to hand out presents and our gift to you this year is... another episode of Demo Tapes. For our final episode of 2018 - and the series - we're hitting rewind on our year in music and looking back on the bands, albums and songs that lit up the last 12 months. And of course, no festive special would be complete without an argument about Christmas songs - specifically which are the greatest of all time. Demo Tapes is taking a little break over Xmas and New Year but will return in 2019 for series 2...

This week we're doing something a bit different and hitting rewind on the relationship between the worlds of food and music. Joining us on our journey are Scott (Booda) French and Sam (Fatty) Hemingway, the authors of The Big Rap Cookbook. The pair talk about how they roped some of the leading lights of the hip-hop world to provide their favourite recipes, their plans for a follow-up and, of course, the best way to cook eggs. Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

This week we're hitting rewind on the career of one of our all-time musical heroes, Johnny Marr. Rick has unearthed a previously unheard archive interview with the legendary Smiths guitarist, recorded in 2011 as he recorded his classic album The Messenger. Originally intended to be a comeback record with Johnny's band The Healers, The Messenger ended up being Johnny's first solo album proper and was a brilliant statement of intent which firmly put him back on the map. The interview also sees Johnny talk about whether The Smiths will ever reform and his hatred of "lame acoustic music". Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

From Wormwood Scrubs to Paris - and everywhere inbetween - journalist Jamie Fullerton trailed Pete Doherty for a number of years whilst working for NME. On this week's episode, Jamie reveals amazing insights from some of his most infamous interviews with the notorious singer, including the inside story on The Libs' triumphant 2010 reunion and the time he picked Pete up from prison to score an exclusive. Plus Rick and Sarah recount their memorable encounters with Doherty and argue the musical merits of his solo work. Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

We're hitting rewind as usual, but doing something a bit different this week - and talking through our own musical memories. Specifically, we're looking back on our first singles, albums and gigs - the music which shaped the first ten years of our lives. Join us on a rose-tinted ramble through cartoon character novelty records, Dutch proto-rave and phone calls to Live & Kicking... Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

Hear an interview with Dave Rowntree as we hit rewind on the career of Blur. Find out more about the band’s formative years, how they survived the Britpop wars with Oasis and the inside story of their 2015 comeback album The Magic Whip. Dave also talks about the likelihood of the band ever reuniting again - it’s an interview fans won’t want to miss. Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

This week Rick and Sarah Jane jump aboard the Good Ship Albion and hit rewind on the career of The Libertines - one of the most celebrated British bands of the past 20 years. Joining them on their voyage down memory lane is Anthony Thornton, author of the definitive Libs biography Bound Together (get a copy on Amazon if you haven't already). How did the band form? Why did they nearly split before they'd even started? What role did the Strokes play in kickstarting their careers? And was Johnny Borrell from Razorlight ever really in the band? Find out this and more in this week's episode. Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

This week’s episode is focused on hip-hop’s enfant terrible Azealia Banks. Hear an exclusive archive interview with the New York rapper, recorded in 2011 as ‘212’ was blowing up but she hadn’t yet signed a record deal. Banks also talks about working with producer Paul Epworth and her biggest influences, and also schools Rick on underground indie. Meanwhile, Rick and Sarah ponder whether Azealia’s penchant for a celebrity beef has overshadowed her recorded output in the years since and whether she’ll ever truly put the focus back on her amazing music. Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

Was the New Rave scene sublime or ridiculous? This is what Rick and Sarah set out to decide in the fourth episode of this series of Demo Tapes as they revisit the scene that time forgot and look back on the emergence of bands such as Klaxons, The Sunshine Underground and Lost Penguin. Along for the rose-tinted rollercoaster ride this week is special guest Sam Potter of New Rave heroes Late of the Pier. In a recently recorded interview, Sam reminisces about the band’s early days in the Nottingham scene, what he’s been up to since with Franz Ferdinand and the prospect of LOTP reforming ten years on from the release of their celebrated debut album Fantasy Black Channel. Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

It’s the third episode of the series and side-B of Demo Tapes' terrific two-parter covering the emergence of the Arctic Monkeys. Rick and Sarah unveil more clips from their never-before-heard interview with Alex Turner and Matt Helders, recorded way back in 2005. The pair talk about the madness of their early gigs and give insights into their demo recordings - many of which have gone on to become some of the Sheffield band’s biggest hits. Rick and Sarah also look back on how the indie icons went from being four unsigned teenagers to hitting Number One in the singles chart and releasing the fastest-selling debut album of all time, all in the space of six amazing months. Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

Join Rick and Sarah for Episode 2 of the music podcast which hits rewind on the careers of some of the world's biggest and best bands. In the first of this week's bonus double-header of episodes, Rick joins Scottish stagers Glasvegas on their latest UK tour as the band celebrate the 10th anniversary of their critically-acclaimed self-titled debut album. In an in-depth interview with frontman James Allan, we revisit the formation of the band and subsequent breakthrough and also get exclusive details of the group's upcoming fourth album. Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp

Welcome to the very first episode of the series! In the first of their two-parter covering the emergence of Arctic Monkeys, your hosts Rick and Sarah unveil a never-before-heard interview with the Sheffield band, recorded when they were still unsigned way back in April 2005. Alex Turner and Matt Helders explain how the band formed and discuss the prospect of impending fame, along with talking us through their early musical influences. The episode also sees Rick and Sarah reminisce about what it was like to be down the front and backstage at the some of the Arctics’ early gigs and explain how a game of Fifa on the tourbus ended up driving a wedge between Rick and the band. Follow us on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/demotapespod And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/demotapespod/ If you really must, our personal Twitter handles are: https://twitter.com/rick_j_martin https://twitter.com/imsarahjanekemp