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Codes in the Clouds and A Misspent Youth Productions present The Paper Crane; a podcast in which members of Codes in the Clouds talk to interesting and entertaining people from all areas of the creative industries, diving into the relationship they have w

Codes In The Clouds and A Misspent Youth Productions


    • Dec 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 34 EPISODES


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    2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 72:16


    We have some festive fun before our break over the new year. However you're celebrating, I hope you enjoy the festive period and we shall see you in 2023! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Kerry Ramsay

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 55:40


    This week's guest is TV producer, promoter and musician Kerry Ramsay. Kerry has worked on various TV shows alongside her work in music and is currently working with Guy Garvey on From The Vaults. --Get in touch with the show:info@codesintheclouds.netTwitterInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jay Chakravorty

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 45:26


    This week's guest is the brilliant musician and song-writer Jay Chakravorty! We had a great chat with Jay, this one is a must-listen for any musician or anyone interested in the life and politics of touring musicians. Find out more about Jay: https://jaychakravorty.com/--Get in touch with the show: info@codesintheclouds.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Thank You, Mimi Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 6:45


    In lieu of a normal episode this week, we thought we'd take a few minutes to remember the incredible Mimi Parker. Our love and thoughts are with Alan and the family. Listen to LOW today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Daisy Tempest

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 52:04


    This week's guest is the supremely talented luthier and fascinating Daisy Tempest. We talk about her process, her beautiful guitars, the toxic elements as well as the brilliant elements of the guitar-making world.Daisy Tempest article in Financial Timeshttps://www.tempestguitars.com/----Get in touch with the show:info@codesintheclouds.netTwitterInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Deep Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 48:45


    This weeks Jack and Steve take charge and talk to the incredible The Deep Blue. Do yourself a favour and listen to their cover of So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings and then go and enjoy everything else they've released. Get in touch with the show on info@codesintheclouds.net or on our Insta or Twitter @codesclouds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Malena Zavala

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 49:44


    This week's guest is singer, songwriter Malena Zavala. We talk about her process, writing in different languages as well as the process of recording in Abbey Road! Malena's new single 'No Confidence' is out now!Get in touch with the show: info@codesintheclouds.net or @codesclouds on socials. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Todd Howe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 51:42


    This week's guest is Director, Film-maker, Documentarian, musician and former member of The Boxer Rebellion, Todd Howe. Todd played a huge role in our career and was always very generous with his time, support and advice. He's an interesting, kind guy and is doing some brilliant work in America, we know you'll enjoy hearing his insight! Links:The Boxer Rebellion performing on Letterman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwjtjYHUFecRise: The Story of Augustines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG5SgnlEc0MGet in touch with the show! info@codesintheclouds.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Eric Chenaux

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 65:14


    This week's guest is the fabulous musician Eric Chenaux!A great conversation on creativity, song writing and much more.Here is the wide range of artists mentioned in the interview for you to look into:Stewart Lee. Steven Wright. Loren Mazzacane Conners. Inside Out Music. Martin Arnold.Ryan Driver. Eric Cazdy. Paul Bley – Open to Love. Townes Van Zandt. Obscure Records. John Cage. David Toop. Gavin Bryiars – The Sinking of the Titanic, Jesus Blood Never Failed Me Yet. John White. The Scratch Orchestra. Irma Opera. Jack Nitzsche. Feu Therese. Efrim Menuck. Joni Void. Polmo Polpo aka Sandro Perri. Sly Stone. Carla Bley. EPMD. Gang Starr.Eric Chenaux - There's Our LoveGet in touch with the show: info@codesintheclouds.net or @codesclouds on Instagram and Twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Natalie Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 54:27


    This week's guest is the brilliant singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Natalie Evans!Her new album 'Movements' is out now and is fantastic! Listen to it! You can follow Natalie on Twitter and Instagram @nataliehevansBe sure to listen to the end of the podcast for an exclusive live performance from Natalie, you won't want to miss it. Get in touch with the show @codesclouds on socials and info@codesintheclouds.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mercury Prize 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 78:26


    This week the guys look at the nominees for this year's Mercury Prize and pick their own winners! Normal service resumes next week... In lieu of a classic playlist, I'm suggesting you all go and listen to Low! Here's a playlist of our favourite Mimi Parker performances, she is an incredible singer, musician and performer. The harmonies she creates with Alan are truly one of a kind. Sending all love and strength to her and the family!Get in touch with the show: info@codesintheclouds.net or @codesclouds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Josh Pugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 54:29


    This week's guest is the fantastic comedian, writer and international footballer (!) Josh Pugh! Josh has been a stand up for the best part of a decade with brilliant shows such as 'Sausage, Eggs, Josh Pugh, Chips and Beans' (nominated for this year's best show award at the Edinburgh Fringe!) and 'Maybe The Real Comedy Awards Are The Friends We Make Along The Way'. Josh is also known for his incredibly accurate and hilarious videos online, you can (and should) follow him on instagram and twitter.You can buy Josh's book, 'Grassroots: A Step Dad's Quest For Silverware' on Amazon. Get in touch with the show: info@codesintheclouds.net or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @codesclouds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Katie Tavini

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 67:46


    This week's guest is audio engineer and mastering magician Katie Tavini. Katie has mastered artists and groups of all genres, including Arlo Parks, Nadine Shah, Emili Sande, We Are Scientists, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and many more. Find out more about Katie and her work on her website: www.katietavini.co.ukRead more about the work of 2% Rising: https://www.2percentrising.com/Musicians who wish to protect your hearing, find out more about the musician's union subsidising ear protection: https://musiciansunion.org.uk/membership-benefits/musicians-hearing-health-schemeListen to this episode's Spotify playlist! As always, do get in touch with the show on info@codesintheclouds.net and @codesclouds on socials Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Tom Hodge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 54:26


    This week's guest is the fantastic Tom Hodge! Film and TV composer, Ivor Novello nominee and all round nice guy! Tom's new project Collisions features our very own Ciaran as well as previous guest Ollie Howell!Please send through more band stories! We love them! info@codesintheclouds.net@codesclouds on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Charlie Barnes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 61:02


    This week's guest is the singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and live member of Bastille - Charlie Barnes. We had a great chat with him and he is full of fascinating stories, from gigs in pubs to splitters to Rick Astley. Don't forget to send in your band stories! We love reading them! @codesclouds | info@codesintheclouds.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emily Juniper

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 60:46


    This week's guest is designer, artist, illustrator, writer and bookbinder Emily Juniper. Emily first came to our attention through her collaborations with Tim Key, the books released during Covid were so stunningly put together I had to find out more about her work. She was a lot of fun to talk to and I know you'll love listening to her talk about her work.Emily Juniper's websiteA brief introduction to Emily's work:Seasalt Cornwall Modern Creatives: Emily Juniper Emily's collaborations with Tim Key are available now through Utter and Press:Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush. An anthology of Poems and Conversations (From Outside)He Used Thought as a Wife. An Anthology of Poems And Conversations (From Inside)Tim Key poetical playing cardsSpotify playlist...Send us your band stories!Email the show on info@codesintheclouds.net - you can also get in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram @codesclouds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    John Congleton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 70:03


    This week we're joined by (Grammy winning) musician and producer John Congleton. John has produced some of your favourite albums and artists, I can almost guarantee it. It's a brilliant conversation full of great insight into music-making, a must listen for all musicians. The playlist to accompany this episode is here. John Cleese book on creativity.Just some of the artists John has produced.Send us your old band stories! info@codesintheclouds.net or @codesclouds on twitter and instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rasmus Stolberg (Efterklang)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 68:40


    This week's guest is Rasmus Stolberg from the brilliant Efterklang. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who has ever been in, is currently in or ever wants to be in a band. Ramus gives us a great insight into what it's like to maintain a career as a successful musician and is constantly interesting and engaging. Efterklang are on tour until October and their new E.P. Pixieglass is available now.TELL US YOUR BAND STORIES! info@codesintheclouds.netWe want to hear your bad band names, your great band names, song titles, gig experiences - all of it! Twitter & Instagram: @codesclouds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Isy Suttie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 77:42


    This week Joe and Ciaran spoke to the amazing Isy Suttie. It's a great conversation about writing, voice overs, performing, music, comedy etc etc. Isy's fantastic book Jane Is Trying is available everywhere now, in paperback and hardback, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Isy will be on tour this year across the UK, including a run at the Soho Theatre in London in August. Tickets and all information about her shows and books and other brilliant things are available on isysuttie.co.ukBuy Jane Is Trying on Amazon or Waterstones or whatever your preferred book shop. This episode's spotify playlist features artists mentioned in the episode as well as a few recommendations from Isy herself, you can find that here.We want to hear about YOUR band names, your bad gigs and everything in between. Email the show on info@codesintheclouds.net - you can also get in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram @codesclouds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    GoGo Penguin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 54:25


    We are back and our first guests are the brilliant GoGo Penguin. We've been huge fans of these guys for a long time and it was a thrill to have them on the show. Joe and Ciaran have a great chat about a multitude of things including Leeds United, staying creative, loss, joy, working with new band members, and a very geeky chat about synths and pedals. GoGo Penguin's new E.P. 'Between Two Waves' is out now and it's fantastic. Go and enjoy it. As always we have a playlist to accompany the episode, which features all the tracks from their new E.P. as well as other artists and tracks inspired by this episode - you can find it here ENJOY! Don't forget you can get in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram @codesclouds and you can email us on info@codesintheclouds.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Paper Crane returns in July!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 1:59


    We're back! Sorry we're late, we will be with you right through until (hopefully) the end of this year with as many interesting guests and idiotic conversation as we can bring you. Get in touch with the show on info@codesintheclouds.netThe new run of shows begins with the brilliant GoGo Penguin on 5th July! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    BONUS: 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 48:12


    The guys run through their favourite albums and songs of 2021 and look forward to 2022.Happy new year all! The Paper Crane 2021 Spotify playlistWhat are we missing out on? Let us know! info@codesintheclouds.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    BONUS: LOW - Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 15:59


    In this special mini bonus episode we have an outtake from our chat with Alan Sparhawk of the incredible band LOW in which he discusses the Christmas album and the festive classic 'Just Like Christmas'.We hope you have a happy and peaceful festive period, stay safe and we'll see you in 2022.Insta and Twitter: @codesclouds Email: info@codesintheclouds.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Justin Lockey

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 78:24


    This week our guest is musician, producer and writer Justin Lockey. He simply has too many credits to list here, but he is probably best known for being in Editors, Minor Victories, Mastersystem and Yourcodenameis:milo. We first met Justin in the early days of Erased Tapes Records when he was in British Expeditionary Force, we were still finding our feet as a band and were lucky enough to have Justin produce our first album. He's a very talented, interesting and nice guy. The best of Justin Lockey playlist, as compiled by Codes In The Clouds.The Paper Crane PlaylistWhat playlist suggestions do you have?Get in touch with the show: @codesclouds on twitter and Instagram.Email us info@codesintheclouds.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emily Appleton Holley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 80:10


    Emily Appleton Holley is a London based music supervisor and composer agent. In 2020 she joined the team at Erased Tapes as head of Publishing and Composition. Previously, Emily also worked for various companies as a music assistant across film, advertising and video games.Ciaran and Steve chat to her about her career and the industry in general, as well as about meeting a certain bear. Emily has curated a playlist for us here.After the interview the band talk for an amount of time deemed "too long" by many about Jack's playlist of the band Tool in regular feature 'I made you a mixtape, because you're wrong'.Get in touch with the show info@codesintheclouds.net(Interview starts at 03:14)(Tool 'Mixtape' discussion at 59:06) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hari Kondabolu

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 84:05


    This week's guest is comedian and documentarian Hari Kondabolu! Hari is known for his Netflix special, his albums, his podcast work (Politically Re-Active, Kondabolu Brothers, The Bugle) as well as his 2017 documentary 'The Problem With Apu'.In the chat the guys discuss post-Covid comedy, the difference between UK and US stand up circuits, The Simpsons, Weezer, Mangoes and a whole lot more. Get in touch with the show: info@codesintheclouds.netCiaran's Nine Inch Nails playlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Jessica Moss

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 73:21


    This week we are joined by multi-instrumentalist Jessica Moss. A fantastic solo artist also known for her tenure in Thee Silver Mt. Zion, Black Ox Orkestar as well as recordings by Arcade Fire, Vic Chesnutt, Sarah Davanchi and more. This is a wide-ranging and incredibly open chat about writing, parenting, mental health and inter-band dynamics among many other subjects.Jessica's new album 'Phosphenes', her third solo album for Constellation Records, is available on 19 November 2021!Spotify playlist for this week's episode is available here. We also see the return of feature 'I made you a mixtape, because you're wrong'. This week Ciaran has tried to change Jack's mind on Nine Inch Nails. Full playlist here. Get in touch with the show: info@codesintheclouds.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ollie Howell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 72:22


    This week we chat to jazz drummer and composer for TV & film, Ollie Howell. His work has been heard all over the world at film festivals and on television, with his solo albums receiving critical acclaim. A protégé of Quincy Jones (yes, that one), Ollie is also the only ever jazz recipient of a prestigious Sky Academy Arts Scholarship and an Ambassador for the Youth Music charity.Ollie's introduction to jazz Spotify playlist.We also get to the bottom of Ciaran's thoughts on The Beatles in our feature 'Here, I made you a mix tape, because you're wrong'. A Beatles Mixtape for Ciaran.Get in touch with the show: info@codesintheclouds.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Rival Consoles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 77:40


    This week we chat with our old friend Ryan L West, aka Rival Consoles. This was the first episode we recorded of The Paper Crane, so please forgive the sound issues! It was lovely chatting with Ryan, with whom we share a long history, since the early days of Erased Tapes Records. We chat with Ryan about his writing process, the morality of music on specific adverts, and what it was like working on a show as big as Black Mirror. Rival Consoles - 'I Love This, I Love You' from Black Mirror episode 'Striking Vipers': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HPfhzqGnJsRival Consoles playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/42tC2Cy7kgdDeY8ccMZ3Qg?si=6a04132b6b3f4c13Get in touch with the show info@codesintheclouds.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Janice Hallett

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 62:58


    This week's guest is best-selling author Janice Hallett. Her book 'The Appeal' is one of Joe's favourites this year; a fact he makes abundantly clear.This episode is also the first time the guys are in the same room recording together as they're currently in the studio recording their new album. If you would like to get in the touch with the show, follow the guys on Twitter and Instagram @codesclouds or email info@codesintheclouds.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    LOW

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 65:40


    This week we chat with the lovely Alan Sparhawk from Low. In this wide-ranging chat we discuss Low's latest record Hey What, the process of covering songs, what it's like losing a parent and much more.Outside of the interview we find out how Ciaran got along with his Beatles playlist... Low's brilliant new album is available now from wherever you get your records from - go and buy it as it's incredible. Episode 3 Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2W19FxuCiaran's Beatles Playlist: https://spoti.fi/3AseIWHFollow us on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookEmail us: info@codesintheclouds.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hazel Wilde (Lanterns on the Lake)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 63:06


    Thank you so much for the feedback on last week's episode. This week's guest is Hazel Wilde, one of our favourite musicians from bands Lanterns on the Lake and Lights on Moscow. Hazel was also on the judging panel for this year's Mercury Prize, having been nominated for the award last year.What would YOU include on a Beatles playlist for a moody post rock fan? email us on info@codesintheclouds.net or follow us at @codesclouds on Twitter and Instagram. Episode 2 playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1nj8HyzTIYK9KCzlaqV2qA?si=102eebaaf5c04e6d Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 61:14


    In our first episode we're very happy to welcome Stuart Braithwaite from bands Mogwai and Minor Victories.In this episode we discuss Mogwai's Mercury nomination, going to number 1, composing for film & TV, John Peel, explicit band t-shirts and one of the most disheartening experiences for bands; the "disco load-out".For each episode we'll be putting together Spotify playlists, you can find this episode's playlist here: https://spoti.fi/2WOjE9IJohn Peel's Sounds of the Suburbs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9BLTgTP3dIThe original 'Anfield Rap': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kcy3gwwxat4Get in touch:https://twitter.com/codescloudshttps://www.instagram.com/codesclouds/info@codesintheclouds.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Paper Crane

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 1:16


    Welcome to The Paper Crane, a new podcast from Codes In The Clouds and A Misspent Youth productions. Discussion through the process of collaborating and performing with other artists has been an important part of Codes' career; these podcasts are intended as a record of those sort of expansive and affecting conversations that flow so naturally in creative situations.We hope you enjoy!Get in touch: info@codesintheclouds.net and @codesclouds on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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