Podcasts about Sleaford Mods

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Jay Breitling about the best music of 2026 so far. Show notes: AI music is apparently a thing on streaming services Saxophone Colossus, mfer (RIP) Blue dot syndrome: Tours getting canceled because of poor ticket sales Who woulda thunk Kiefer Sutherland couldn't sell out concerts? Many artists are trying to fill venues that are too big We're going to a lot of concerts Why is beer so expensive at music venues? What is a walking class? The Osbourne family has licensed an Ozzy hologram for use in ads ABBA does a hologram show of them in their prime Maybe older bands should be replaced by holograms Car Seat Headrest remade their 2016 album, removed swear words and drug references Books are being updated with current references AI is used a lot to make pop and R&B music Young H-Dawg is into grunge now Breitling's honorable mentions: Crooked Fingers, Sleaford Mods, Stomptalk Modstone, Softjaw, Reds Pinks and Purples, Mclusky, Fugazi, Hedge Kumar's HMs: King Tuff, Bevis Frond, New Pornographers, Gord Downie and the Sadies, Damaged Bug, Sub*T, Ecca Vandal, Broken Social Scene Breitling's #10: Philly's Nothing with a different sound Influenced by the singer's neurological disorder Kumar's #10: Mclusky returns with a killer mini-album Recent spate of touring has made the band even better Breitling's #9: Lofi Legs may or may not have released an album this year The time is right for a slacker revolution Kumar's #9: Joyce Manor sings about getting older LA trio makes with the emo pop-punk Breitling's #8: Reunited original lineup of the Grownup Noise Band deserves more props Kumar's #8: Pure pop magic from the Lemon Twigs Reminiscent of Sharp Pins and Redd Kross Breitling's #7: Pittsburgh's Feeble Little Horse persevere without Ryan All killer, no filler Kumar's #7: Canadian artist Daniel Romano continues to bring the heat Split up songwriting duties for this album To be continued    Completely Conspicuous is available through Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

Nottingham post-punk duo Sleaford Mods have built their career on going against the grain, challenging the British class system, capitalism, and pop culture. They'd tear it all down if they could. Vocalist Jason Williamson and producer Andrew Fearn are known for their relentless streams of expletive-laden takedowns of social and political hypocrisy, but they're also catchy in their own minimalist, not suitable for a workplace way. Sleaford Mods' latest album is called The Demise of Planet X, and they perform some of these danceable and ferocious rants, in-studio. Set list: 1. I Don't Rate you 2. Megaton 3. Elitist G.O.A.T. Photo by Ewen Spencer/Courtesy of the artist   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Durante toda esta semana repasamos el nuevo álbum del trío de rap irlandés, comentado por uno de sus componentes, Móglaí Bap.En el programa de hoy también sonaron nuevas canciones de Sleaford Mods, James Blake, Ghetto Kumbé, Verito Asprilla, Los Mirlos, Hostia Pedagógica, Bianca Castafiore, Carlangas y Triángulo de Amor Bizarro.Escuchar audio

Kacey Musgraves dedicó a su matrimonio el disco que más reconocimiento le dio y el que la abrió a un público nuevo, más allá de las fronteras del country-pop estadounidense. Hoy presenta el reverso de aquella historia: el retrato de su divorcio en 'Middle of Nowhere'. En él insiste en esa herencia que la vincula con Nashville, y que es capaz de equilibrar con letras directas autoconfesionales. Porque este no es el primer rodeo emocional de Kacey Musgraves.Playlist:Black Country, New Road - SocksCaroline - Coldplay coverColdplay - PolitikLana Del Rey - FishtailLucinda Chua - Something Other Than YearsAstrid Sonne - Do you wannaDJ Shadow - Building Steam With a Grain of SaltAphex Twin - FlimRadiohead - IdiotequeThe Blaze - LULLABYArt School Girlfriend - Close To The CloudsDaughter - Swim BackAmerican Football - Bad MoonsWU LYF - Love Your FateDeath Cab For Cutie - Punching the FlowersGorillaz, IDLES - The God of LyingSleaford Mods, Aldous Harding - Elitest G.O.A.T.waterbaby - 911hemlocke springs - w-w-w-w-wXenia - BerreaTokischa - PERREO LLORANDOLip Critic - JackpotKNEECAP - FENIANFred again.., Jamie T - Lights Burn DimmerPovoa - Shut Me DownIcona Pop - Dance To This Icona Pop, Charli xcx - I Love ItDavid Byrne, Natalia Lafourcade, Instituo Mexicano del Sonido - ¿Cuál es la razón?David Byrne - Dirty Old Town Bad Bunny - NUEVAYoLAmyl and The Sniffers - Got YouDear Joanne - SabalenkaCarlangas & Dear Joanne - ProblemasToldos Verdes - Regalarte floresHarry Styles - Dance No MoreIbibio Sound Machine - Return to SenderDaphni - HangBeach Fossils - May 1stRolling Blackouts Coastal Fever - Sunburned in LondonGara Durán - Mi loco cowboyKacey Musgraves - Dry SpellHAIM - The StepsCarlos Ares - Nueva EraGuitarricadelafuente - CalypsoEscuchar audio

Miles Hunt joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to reflect on 40 years of The Wonder Stuff — from the band's rise through the late '80s and early '90s to what it means to still be carrying it forward today. With The Wonder Stuff set for a major 40th anniversary UK tour in October 2026, Miles looks back on audience loyalty, writing the early records, the impact of albums including HUP, Never Loved Elvis and Construction for the Modern Idiot, and why the band still feels like a real band rather than a nostalgia act. He also talks about burnout, the point where life in the band started to feel heavier than it should, how Vent 414 gave him a different creative outlet, and what he learned from stepping away from music to work in a brewery. It's a warm, funny and insightful conversation about songwriting, survival, creative restlessness and starting over. In this episode, Miles Hunt talks about: 40 years of The Wonder Stuff audience loyalty and the bond with fans writing the early records HUP, Never Loved Elvis and Construction for the Modern Idiot wider success and changing audiences burnout and the band's first split why The Wonder Stuff still feels like a real band Vent 414 and the new album Second Things Can Change and creative exhaustion working in a brewery after music patience, ageing and starting over About The XS Noize Podcast Hosted by Mark Millar, the XS Noize Podcast features in-depth conversations with some of the most influential artists in modern music. With over 270 episodes, guests have included Steve Lillywhite, Matt Berninger, Gary Numan, Peter Hook, Bernard Butler, The Charlatans, Sleaford Mods, Snow Patrol, Elbow, Travis and many more. New episodes drop weekly.

Carol Decker joins Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to talk about T'Pau's return with Be Wonderful — the band's first album of original material since Pleasure and Pain in 2015. In this candid conversation, Carol reflects on the long gap between records, reconnecting creatively with Ronnie Rogers, and what finally brought her back into the right headspace to make new music again. She also looks back on the rise of T'Pau, the success of Bridge of Spies, the story behind "China In Your Hand", and the difficult years when everything changed. A warm, honest conversation about success, heartbreak, survival, and finding your way back. In this episode, Carol Decker talks about: – The making of Be Wonderful – Why it took so long for T'Pau to make another studio album – Writing and recording again with Ronnie Rogers – The difference between major label backing and doing everything in-house – The stories behind "Read My Lips", "Stupid Love Song" and "Casual Remark" – The real meaning behind "China In Your Hand" – T'Pau's breakthrough in the UK and America – The personal and professional fallout of the early '90s – The 80s revival and why those songs still connect today About The XS Noize Podcast Hosted by Mark Millar, the XS Noize Podcast features in-depth conversations with some of the most influential artists in modern music. With over 270 episodes, guests have included Steve Lillywhite, Matt Berninger, Gary Numan, Peter Hook, Bernard Butler, The Charlatans, Sleaford Mods, Snow Patrol, Elbow, Travis and many more. New episodes drop weekly.  

On this week's excellent Talkhouse Podcast episode, we've got one of my favorite film directors in conversation with the vocalist of one of the last two decades most engaging bands—who also happened to appear in her latest movie. It's Andrea Arnold and Jason Williamson. Andrea Arnold is a visionary British filmmaker who doesn't make movies very frequently, but she sure makes them count. Her first to really make a splash was 2009's Fish Tank, a coming-of-age story—that's a recurring theme—that was the first place I remember seeing Michael Fassbender. She's since directed three more features: an adaptation of Wuthering Heights (though not the gaudy new one), the visceral American Honey, and last year's magical Bird, which stars Barry Keoghan as the deadbeat working-class dad to newcomer Nykia Adams. It's flown under the radar for sure, but please seek it out and let me know what you think. I loved it, and it's got one of the greatest soundtracks you'll hear all year, with Fontaines DC, Blur, and Sleaford Mods, which leads me to the other half of today's conversation, Jason Williamson. Williamson is the lyricist and vocalist—he doesn't exactly sing—for Sleaford Mods, which has created an unforgettable, fully individual kind of post-punk for the past two decades, characterized by Williamson's witty, confrontational words. Like Arnold, Williamson has roots in the working class, and his music offers an unvarnished reflection of those roots. When she got in touch with him about playing a small but important role in Bird, he admitted that he wasn't familiar with her movies—but quickly became a fan. So he was in her movie, and she in return directed a video for the song “No Touch” from the latest Sleaford Mods album, The Demise of Planet X, which came out earlier this year. Check out that song right here. In this open and generous chat, Arnold and Williamson talk about their shared backgrounds, about shooting Williamson's pivotal scene in Bird, and about Arnold's career as a dancer and TV presenter for various BBC shows. I'm a fan of her work and I had no idea about this entirely different part of her career. Jason also reveals his unique post-show ritual, and laments—sort of—the fact that you can't just simply get drunk anymore and hit people. Enjoy. Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast, and thanks to Jason Williamson and Andrea Arnold for chatting. If you liked what you heard, please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting platform, and check out Talkhouse.com for all kinds of great written pieces and other podcasts in our network. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan, and the Talkhouse theme was composed and performed by the Range. See you next time! Find more illuminating podcasts on the ⁠⁠⁠Talkhouse Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠talkhouse.com⁠⁠⁠ to read essays, reviews, and more. Follow @talkhouse on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X)⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠.

The Boxer Rebellion join Mark Millar on the XS Noize Podcast to talk about The Second I'm Asleep, their first full-length studio album since 2018. In this episode, Nathan Nicholson and Piers Hewitt discuss the six-year gap between records, the reset the band needed, and how the new album came together through a more instinctive, less overthought creative process. They talk about writing quickly, trusting the songs sooner, and why The Second I'm Asleep feels more immediate, spacious and human. The conversation also explores lyrical themes on tracks like "Flowers in the Water" and "Hidden Meanings," alongside wider reflections on self-doubt, growth, and the passing of time. Elsewhere, Nathan and Piers look back on key albums including Exits, Union and Ghost Alive, speak about long-term independence, family life, and the realities of keeping a band together for 25 years. In this episode: – The Second I'm Asleep – the six-year gap between albums – songwriting and lyrical evolution – independence and longevity – family life, touring, and staying creative – key memories from Exits, Union and Ghost Alive About The XS Noize Podcast Hosted by Mark Millar, the XS Noize Podcast features in-depth conversations with some of the most influential artists in modern music. With over 270 episodes, guests have included Steve Lillywhite, Matt Berninger, Gary Numan, Peter Hook, Bernard Butler, The Charlatans, Sleaford Mods, Snow Patrol, Elbow, Travis and many more. New episodes drop weekly.  

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Courtney Taylor-Taylor — frontman of The Dandy Warhols — to talk about Pin Ups and the real story behind the Dig! documentary. Pin Ups brings together a collection of covers spanning the band's journey — but as Courtney explains, it feels less like a traditional covers album and more like a "3D map of the band's DNA," shaped by instinct, influence, and reinterpretation. But this conversation goes much further. Courtney opens up about the Dig! era — and why he describes the film as an "assassination piece" — reflecting on how it reshaped public perception of the band at a crucial moment, and what it took to rebuild from it. He also talks about the difference between art and entertainment, the instinctive way The Dandy Warhols create music, and how a song can evolve to the point where it becomes entirely your own. Along the way, he reflects on the influences that shaped the band's sound — including The Cult — the breakthrough of 13 Tales From Urban Bohemia, and how they've managed to stay true to themselves over time. This is an honest conversation about creativity, perception, and reclaiming your narrative. About The XS Noize Podcast Hosted by Mark Millar, the XS Noize Podcast features in-depth conversations with some of the most influential artists in modern music. With over 270 episodes, guests have included Steve Lillywhite, Matt Berninger, Gary Numan, Peter Hook, Bernard Butler, The Charlatans, Sleaford Mods, Snow Patrol, Elbow, Travis and many more. New episodes drop weekly.

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Roy Stride — frontman, songwriter and driving force behind Scouting For Girls — to talk about the band's uplifting new album These Are The Good Days. The album follows 2023's The Place We Used To Meet, which became the band's highest-charting record in eight years. This time, the focus is on perspective — and finding joy in the present moment. Much of the album was shaped by Roy's move to Los Angeles to focus on songwriting — a long-held ambition that took a dramatic turn when he and his family were caught in California's wildfire season and forced to evacuate, expecting to lose everything. That experience became the emotional core of both the album and its title track. During the conversation, Roy reflects on how that period changed his outlook — leading him to reframe difficult moments as the ones that ultimately define and shape us. In this wide-ranging conversation, he discusses writing and producing the album himself, recording across California, Dublin and the UK with Greg Churchouse and Pete Ellard, and how bringing in guitarist Connor McDonald added a new dimension to the band's sound. The record itself captures that balance — from the high-energy immediacy of Get What You Give to the orchestral closer Alright In The End, alongside more reflective moments like Stars Never Fade and Don't You Go Solo. Across it all runs a clear theme: optimism, gratitude, and living in the moment. The conversation also looks back at the band's journey — from their 3x Platinum, chart-topping debut through a run of hits including This Ain't A Love Song, She's So Lovely, Elvis Ain't Dead and Heartbeat — and how they've sustained that connection with audiences over nearly two decades. Along the way, Roy shares insights into his songwriting process, the role of collaboration, and why his children have become his most honest critics. Whether you've followed Scouting For Girls from the start or are discovering them now, this is an honest, uplifting conversation about perspective, creativity and making the most of the time you have. About The XS Noize Podcast Hosted by Mark Millar, the XS Noize Podcast features in-depth conversations with some of the most influential artists in modern music. With over 270 episodes, guests have included Steve Lillywhite, Matt Berninger, Gary Numan, Peter Hook, Bernard Butler, The Charlatans, Sleaford Mods, Snow Patrol, Elbow, Travis and many more. New episodes drop weekly.

durée : 00:27:43 - Avant son concert à Paris, le duo britannique de grime electro-punk vient présenter en session live son nouvel album "The Demise Of Planet X". - réalisation : Kenza Naaimi, Pierre François, Denis Soula - invités : Sleaford Mods groupe de post-punk britannique Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Damon Minchella — founder of Ocean Colour Scene, longtime bass player for Paul Weller, and collaborator with Richard Ashcroft — to talk about his candid and often hilarious memoir You'd Look Good on a Donkey. Across a musical life that has ricocheted between some of the biggest names in music — from Paul McCartney and Jimmy Page to Diana Ross, Dr. John and The Who — Minchella has built a career full of extraordinary stories, unlikely encounters, and a deep love of music that runs through everything he does. During the conversation, Damon reflects on the creation of You'd Look Good on a Donkey, a memoir that captures the highs, chaos, humour and survival instincts required to navigate life in the music industry. In this wide-ranging conversation, Damon opens up about the early days of Ocean Colour Scene, the Birmingham music scene that shaped the band, and how their sound developed during the Britpop era. He also shares memories of working closely with Paul Weller — one of Britain's most influential songwriters — and what he learned from being inside Weller's musical world for so many years. The conversation explores the realities of band life, the strange rhythm of touring and recording, and the delicate balance between personal life and the pressures that come with a career in music. Along the way, Damon discusses the process of writing the book itself — revisiting decades of experiences that range from hilarious and absurd to deeply personal — and explains why honesty and self-reflection were essential to telling the story properly. Whether you're a fan of Ocean Colour Scene, interested in the behind-the-scenes realities of the music industry, or simply enjoy a great rock memoir, this conversation offers an entertaining and revealing look at a life spent in and around music. Related topics: Ocean Colour Scene, Paul Weller, Richard Ashcroft, Britpop, rock memoirs, British rock history, You'd Look Good on a Donkey About The XS Noize Podcast With more than 270 episodes, the XS Noize Podcast has become a trusted home for music's legends, innovators, and trailblazers — a place where real conversations meet real stories. Hosted by Mark Millar, the show has featured an extraordinary lineup including Steve Lillywhite, Paul Draper, Sleaford Mods, The Charlatans, Gary "Mani" Mounfield, Glen Matlock, Miles Kane, Matt Berninger, Saint Etienne, D:Ream, Gavin Rossdale, The Farm, Snow Patrol, John Lydon, Will Sergeant, Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, Doves, Gavin Friday, David Gray, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, Razorlight, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, The Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, and Michael Head — among many more. Explore the complete XS Noize Podcast archive. New episodes drop weekly — subscribe for in-depth conversations with the artists who shape modern music.

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with legendary U2 producer Steve Lillywhite to discuss his work on landmark albums including Boy, War, The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby, All That You Can't Leave Behind, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, and No Line on the Horizon. Across a career spanning more than four decades, Lillywhite has worked with some of the most influential artists in modern music. But his work with U2 — from their earliest recordings through some of their biggest albums — helped define the sound of one of the world's most important bands. During the conversation, Lillywhite reflects on the creative environment around Achtung Baby, one of the most influential records in U2's catalogue, and explains what a producer actually does in the studio — describing his role as the "captain of the ship" guiding a band through the creative process of making an album. He shares memories of first encountering U2 before the mythology existed, when four young musicians from Dublin were still discovering their identity — and explains why he immediately sensed something different about them. The conversation explores the band's creative evolution across landmark albums including Boy, War, The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby, All That You Can't Leave Behind, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb, and No Line on the Horizon, and how U2's sound developed in the studio over the years. Lillywhite also offers insights into the craft of record production — from capturing the distinctive guitar sound of The Edge to shaping Bono's vocal performances and finding the emotional centre of a song. Along the way, he reflects on the collaborative nature of the studio, the controlled chaos of working alongside producers like Brian Eno, Daniel Lanois and Flood, and the moments when a record suddenly comes alive. Whether you're a U2 fan, a musician, or simply fascinated by the craft of record-making, this conversation offers a rare look inside the creative process behind some of the most iconic albums of the last forty years. About The XS Noize Podcast With more than 270 episodes, the XS Noize Podcast has become a trusted home for music's legends, innovators, and trailblazers — a place where real conversations meet real stories. Hosted by Mark Millar, the show has featured an extraordinary lineup including Paul Draper, Sleaford Mods, The Charlatans, Gary "Mani" Mounfield, Glen Matlock, Miles Kane, Matt Berninger, Saint Etienne, D:Ream, Gavin Rossdale, The Farm, Snow Patrol, John Lydon, Will Sergeant, Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, Doves, Gavin Friday, David Gray, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, Razorlight, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, The Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, and Michael Head — among many more. Explore the complete XS Noize Podcast archive. New episodes drop weekly — subscribe for in-depth conversations with the artists who shape modern music.

Ce jeudi, Marjorie Hache orchestre deux heures de rock et de pop dans RTL2 Pop-Rock Station. La programmation mêle classiques et actualité avec The Doors, The Strokes, Dire Straits ou Dolly Parton, tandis qu'un clin d'œil est adressé à John Frusciante, guitariste des Red Hot Chili Peppers, à l'occasion de son anniversaire avec l'instrumental "Pretty Little Ditty". L'album de la semaine reste "The Mountain" de Gorillaz. Le titre proposé ce soir, "Shadowy Light", illustre les influences indiennes du disque et réunit plusieurs collaborateurs dont Gruff Rhys et la légende bollywoodienne Asha Bhosle. La sélection des nouveautés fait également place aux Black Keys avec "You Got To Lose", aux Foo Fighters avec "Your Favourite Toy" et à Lana Del Rey avec "White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter". La reprise du soir revisite "West End Girls" des Pet Shop Boys avec la version de Sleaford Mods. La recommandation de Francis Zégut met en avant "Traffic Lights", projet jazz de Flea avec Thom Yorke, tandis que la séquence Fresh Fresh Fresh présente la Suédoise Waterbaby et son titre "Clay". L'émission navigue ensuite entre Justice, John Lee Hooker, Architects ou Deep Purple jusqu'à minuit. The Black Keys - You Got To Lose The Doors - Roadhouse Blues Red Hot Chili Peppers - Pretty Little Ditty Crazy Town - Butterfly The Strokes - Last Nite Mungo Jerry - In The Summertime Feist - My Moon My Man Gorillaz - The Shadowy Light Dire Straits - Once Upon A Time In The West Guns N' Roses - Paradise City The Stooges - No Fun Foo Fighters - Your Favorite Toy Sleaford Mods - West End Girls Justice - Helix Flea - Traffic Lights (Feat. Thom Yorke) John Lee Hooker - Boom Boom Supergrass - Rebel In You Lana Del Rey - White Feather Hawk Tail Deer Hunter Deep Purple - Highway Star Architects - Seeing Red Waterbaby - Clay Eels - Novocaine For The Soul Dolly Parton - When Someone Wants To Leave The Box Tops - The Letter Arctic Monkeys - Opening Night Suede - The Asphalt WorldHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Zak and Matty from The Dream Machine to talk about Fort Perch Rock — the band's third studio album and a record shaped by instinct, friendship and a deep connection to place. Formed in 2021, the band first emerged with their 2022 debut Thank God! It's The Dream Machine, followed by 2024's James Skelly-produced Small Time Monsters. With Fort Perch Rock, they move further into their own identity — self-produced and recorded between studios on the Wirral and in Liverpool. Built with a DIY spirit, Fort Perch Rock leans into creative freedom. Zak and Matty discuss embracing a hands-on production approach, allowing songs to evolve naturally rather than chasing polish for its own sake. The local environment plays a strong role in the record's atmosphere, grounding it in memory, shared experience and the energy of the Wirral and Liverpool music communities. In this conversation, they reflect on their songwriting process — how ideas often begin with a riff or a feeling before being shaped collaboratively. They also talk about balancing nostalgia with originality, making music primarily for themselves rather than trends, and why live performance remains central to how their songs continue to grow and connect with audiences. About The XS Noize Podcast With over 270 episodes, the XS Noize Podcast has become a trusted home for music's legends, innovators, and trailblazers — a place where real conversations meet real stories. Hosted by Mark Millar, the show has featured an extraordinary lineup including Paul Draper, Sleaford Mods, The Charlatans, Gary "Mani" Mounfield, Glen Matlock, Miles Kane, Matt Berninger, Saint Etienne, D:Ream, Gavin Rossdale, The Farm, Snow Patrol, John Lydon, Will Sergeant, Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, Doves, Gavin Friday, David Gray, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, Razorlight, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, The Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, and Michael Head — among many more. Explore the complete XS Noize Podcast archive here.

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dave Pen of Archive to talk about Glass Minds — the band's 13th studio album and a bold new chapter in a 30-year journey defined by reinvention, collaboration and creative risk. Formed in Croydon, South London in 1994, Archive have evolved from trip-hop pioneers into one of Europe's most respected alternative collectives. Glass Minds, released Friday 27th February 2026 via Dangervisit through [PIAS], follows the ambitious 2022 triple-album Call to Arms & Angels, which charted Top 10 across Europe and culminated in their biggest headline show to date at Paris' Accor Arena. Produced by Archive alongside long-time collaborator Jerome Devoise, and recorded in Brighton, London and Paris, Glass Minds marks a shift toward a more minimal, down-tempo sound — built on space and emotional weight. New textures emerge through Essex rapper Jimmy Collins on "Heads Are Gonna Roll," while Lisa Mottram shines on the title track and "The Love The Light." At its core is the eight-minute "So Far From Losing You," one of the band's most personal and expansive pieces to date. In this conversation, Dave Pen reflects on joining Archive and becoming part of a true creative collective. He discusses the trust and experimentation that shape the band's process, the evolution of their sound over three decades, embracing AI in the album's visual identity, and why live performance remains the ultimate space where Archive's songs continue to grow and transform. About The XS Noize Podcast With over 250 episodes, the XS Noize Podcast has become a trusted home for music's legends, innovators, and trailblazers — a place where real conversations meet real stories. Hosted by Mark Millar, the show has featured an extraordinary lineup including Paul Draper, Sleaford Mods, The Charlatans, Gary "Mani" Mounfield, Glen Matlock, Miles Kane, Matt Berninger, Saint Etienne, D:Ream, Gavin Rossdale, The Farm, Snow Patrol, John Lydon, Will Sergeant, Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, Doves, Gavin Friday, David Gray, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, Razorlight, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, The Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, and Michael Head — among many more. Explore the complete XS Noize Podcast archive here. New episodes drop weekly — subscribe for more in-depth conversations with the artists who shape our lives.

On this week's Talkhouse Podcast, we've got two women whose singing styles are similar in that they're both absolutely singular, unmistakable, and wonderfully out of step—just don't call it spoken-word. It's Florence Shaw of Dry Cleaning and Sue Tompkins of Life Without Buildings. As you'll hear in this chat, Dry Cleaning sort of fell together in London around 2017, when the three instrumentalists approached their friend Florence Shaw to add some vocals to the music they had been writing. It turned out that Shaw's approach—speaking dense, clearly crafted but never obvious words—slotted in perfectly with the sort of nervous-yet-precise songs they had been working on. By 2020, Dry Cleaning had signed with the venerated 4AD label and the next year released a debut album, New Long Leg, that earned comparisons to post-punk greats like Siouxsie and Sonic Youth. For their third studio album, Secret Love, Dry Cleaning worked with producer-slash-musician Cate Le Bon, and they stretched out a bit, mellowing the sharp corners a bit while Shaw experiments more with vocal melody than before. Check out “Cruise Ship Designer” from Secret Love right here. Another person that eagle-eared listeners have compared Florence Shaw to is Sue Tompkins of the legendary, kinda-lost Scottish band Life Without Buildings. Life Without Buildings only released one album, Any Other City, in their brief three-year run, but it had a focused impact. Shaw remembers hearing the record as a teen. “It blew my mind that you could free yourself from the pressure of making traditional sense in lyrics,” she told the website Hearing Things, before mentioning that she'd love to meet Tompkins one day and thank her. Well, with some recent activity on the Life Without Buildings front—Tompkins contributed vocals to a new Sleaford Mods song, and the band just announced a couple of reunion shows—it seemed like the perfect time to get them together. In this delightful chat, Tompkins and Shaw talk about the similar origins of their respective bands, how genuinely kind the dudes of Sleaford Mods are, and their understandable reticence about the term “spoken word.” They also chatted a bunch about the TV shows Dragons' Den and Eastenders, but we had to trim that in the interest of time. Trust me, it was great. Enjoy.  Thanks for listening to the Talkhouse Podcast, and thanks to Sue Tompkins and Florence Shaw for chatting. If you liked what you heard, please follow Talkhouse on your favorite podcasting platform and check out all the great stuff at Talkhouse.com. This episode was produced by Myron Kaplan, and the Talkhouse theme is composed and performed by the Range. See you next time! Find more illuminating podcasts on the ⁠⁠⁠Talkhouse Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠. Visit ⁠⁠⁠talkhouse.com⁠⁠⁠ to read essays, reviews, and more. Follow @talkhouse on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Twitter (X)⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠.

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's third album Howl was a risk — one that nearly broke the band. In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Robert Levon Been to revisit the record that stripped away the noise and reshaped their identity. Originally released in 2005, Howl arrived as an unexpected curveball. The reverb-drenched guitars and white noise that defined the band's early records were stripped back, replaced with folk, blues and gospel-inspired arrangements built around space, restraint and raw emotion. It was a risk — one that confused some at the time, but has since come to feel essential within the band's catalogue. In this conversation, Robert Levon Been reflects on the creative decisions that shaped the album, the deliberate use of silence and atmosphere, and how stepping away from distortion opened up a deeper emotional register in the songwriting. He discusses the impact of critical reception, the perspective that comes with revisiting the record years later, and what it feels like to bring that material back to life on tour. Robert also shares insights into the band's current creative landscape, highlights key entry points for new listeners, and speaks about protecting the spirit of music in an era driven by speed and algorithms. A thoughtful and reflective conversation about evolution, instinct, and trusting your creative compass — even when it takes you somewhere unexpected. About The XS Noize Podcast With over 250 episodes, the XS Noize Podcast has become a trusted home for music's legends, innovators, and trailblazers — a place where real conversations meet real stories. Hosted by Mark Millar, the show has featured an extraordinary lineup including Paul Draper, Sleaford Mods, The Charlatans, Gary "Mani" Mounfield, Glen Matlock, Miles Kane, Matt Berninger, Saint Etienne, D:Ream, Gavin Rossdale, The Farm, Snow Patrol, John Lydon, Will Sergeant, Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, Doves, Gavin Friday, David Gray, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, Razorlight, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, The Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, and Michael Head — among many more. Explore the complete XS Noize Podcast archive here. New episodes drop weekly — subscribe for more in-depth conversations with the artists who shape our lives.

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Mark Shaw of Then Jerico to talk about The Return — a moment that reconnects legacy, live energy, and purpose as the band bring their full show to Ireland for the first time. Watch the full XS Noize Podcast conversation below. Then Jerico are currently touring the UK and Europe, with debut full-band Irish headline shows at Belfast's Limelight 2 on Thursday 19 February and Dublin's Whelan's Main Room on Friday 20 February 2026. The tour features a 90-minute set spanning the band's classic first two albums — First (The Sound of Music) and The Big Area (Outside) — alongside material from Mark Shaw's 1990s solo releases. In this conversation, Mark Shaw reflects on a four-decade journey through success, setbacks, and survival. He talks about the importance of audience connection, shaping setlists that balance momentum with meaning, and the breakthrough impact of Big Area. Shaw also opens up about carrying the legacy of Then Jerico as the sole founder, revisiting early recordings and B-sides with fresh perspective, and why he's still driven to write songs that speak directly to the present moment. About The XS Noize Podcast With over 250 episodes, the XS Noize Podcast has become a trusted home for music's legends, innovators, and trailblazers — a place where real conversations meet real stories. Hosted by Mark Millar, the show has featured an extraordinary lineup including Paul Draper, Sleaford Mods, The Charlatans, Gary "Mani" Mounfield, Glen Matlock, Miles Kane, Matt Berninger, Saint Etienne, D:Ream, Gavin Rossdale, The Farm, Snow Patrol, John Lydon, Will Sergeant, Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, Doves, Gavin Friday, David Gray, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, Razorlight, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, The Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, and Michael Head — among many more. Explore the complete XS Noize Podcast archive here. New episodes drop weekly — subscribe for more in-depth conversations with the artists who shape our lives.

Ce mardi, Marjorie Hache propose deux heures intenses dans Pop-Rock Station, entre classiques et découvertes. La soirée s'ouvre avec Led Zeppelin et enchaîne avec The Clash, The Smiths, Alice In Chains, Elton John ou encore The Yardbirds. Parmi les nouveautés, l'animatrice de RTL2 met en avant Dynamite Shakers avec "Nightclub", Sleaford Mods avec "Elitist G.O.A.T", Father John Misty avec "The Old Law", Avee Mana et un titre inédit des Gorillaz. L'album de la semaine est signé Puscifer avec "Empty Hands", illustré ce soir là par le titre "Eat The Hate". La reprise du jour rend hommage à Franck Darcel avec Tchewsky & Wood qui revisitent "Wanda's Loving Boy" de Marquis de Sade. Led Zeppelin - Rock N Roll Dynamite Shakers - Nightclub The Clash - White Riot The Dead Weather - I Cut Like A Buffalo Soup Dragons - I'm Free Beirut - Nantes Joni Mitchell - A Case Of You Puscifer - Impetuous Iron Maiden - The Number Of The Beast Alice In Chains - Man In The Box The Smiths - How Soon Is Now ? Sleaford Mods & Aldous Harding - Elitest G.O.A.T Tchewsky & Wood - Wanda's Loving Boy Hole - Violet Yungblud & The Smashing Pumpkins - Zombie The Byrds - Mr Tambourine Man MGMT - Bubblegum Dog Father John Misty - The Old Law Elton John - Crocodile Rock April March - Chick Habit Avee Mana - Tune In Billy Squier - The Stroke Rob Zombie - Dragula The Yardbirds - I'm A Man Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth Gorillaz & Bizarrap & Kara Jackson & Anoushka Shankar - Orange County Hatchet Molly - Fall Of The PeacemakersHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Kula Shaker frontman Crispian Mills to talk about Wormslayer — a record that captures the band feeling revitalised, confident, and creatively fearless. Watch the full video conversation. Released on 30 January 2026, Wormslayer is Kula Shaker's eighth studio album and sees the original line-up distil their explosive live energy into something cinematic, playful, and expansive. Often described as a natural companion to Natural Magic, the album allows songs to stretch and evolve, blending tight pop instincts with longer, more exploratory moments. In this conversation, Crispian Mills reflects on trust, chemistry, and why the band feels more alive now than at any point in their history. He talks about symbolism and synchronicity, the meaning behind key tracks including Lucky Number, Charge of the Light Brigade, and Broke as Folk, and the idea of creativity as an ongoing quest rather than a destination. About The XS Noize Podcast With over 250 episodes, the XS Noize Podcast has become a trusted home for music's legends, innovators, and trailblazers — a place where real conversations meet real stories. Hosted by Mark Millar, the show has featured an extraordinary lineup including Paul Draper, Sleaford Mods, The Charlatans, Gary "Mani" Mounfield, Glen Matlock, Miles Kane, Matt Berninger, Saint Etienne, D:Ream, Gavin Rossdale, The Farm, Snow Patrol, John Lydon, Will Sergeant, Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, Doves, Gavin Friday, David Gray, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, Razorlight, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, The Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, and Michael Head — among many more. Explore the complete XS Noize Podcast archive here. New episodes drop weekly — subscribe for more in-depth conversations with the artists who shape our lives.

Video interview with Amy Taylor (vocals) and Dec Martens (guitar) from the Australian rock band Amyl and the Sniffers. FaceCulture spoke with Amy and Declan about going to gigs in their youth, a shared experience, their first ever gig, a natural progression, partying a bit too hard, being in control, finding their musical identity, ambition, improving as artists, Declan's hair, Amy freestyling, an emotional outlet, a strong work ethic, GFY, the Sleaford Mods, the Melbourne music scene, the debut album, playing live, and a lot more! (10/04/2019) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Dani Larkin to talk about Next Of Kin — a deeply emotive record shaped by time, patience, and a renewed sense of creative clarity.  Released on 23 January 2026, Next Of Kin marks a bold progression in Larkin's sound and vision. Co-produced with Ruth O'Mahony Brady, the album expands her acclaimed storytelling into a cinematic, emotionally rich landscape that explores life's most universal milestones — from birth and coming of age to love, loss, and acceptance. Structured as a trilogy, the record moves through distinct phases. Part I traces a journey from darkness toward revelation and youth. Part II sits in the complexity of adulthood, weaving love, fear, doubt, courage, and hope through expansive orchestral arrangements and intimate songwriting. Part III closes with a sense of resolution and homecoming, culminating in the poignant farewell Danny Boy. In this conversation, Larkin reflects on how releasing her debut Notes For A Maiden Warrior during the COVID era shaped her outlook, and why Next Of Kin feels like a true arrival moment. She talks about patience, self-acceptance, and the importance of creating space — both personally and creatively — between records. She also discusses the album's lead single End Of It All, a striking and urgent track that blends industrial drum beats, raw guitar, and a haunting reimagining of Row, Row, Row Your Boat — capturing the contradictions, anxiety, and fragile hope of modern life. About The XS Noize Podcast With over 250 episodes, the XS Noize Podcast has become a trusted home for music's legends, innovators, and trailblazers — a place where real conversations meet real stories. Hosted by Mark Millar, the show has featured an extraordinary lineup including Sleaford Mods, The Charlatans, Gary "Mani" Mounfield, Glen Matlock, Miles Kane, Matt Berninger, Saint Etienne, D:Ream, Gavin Rossdale, The Farm, Snow Patrol, John Lydon, Will Sergeant, Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, Doves, Gavin Friday, David Gray, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, Razorlight, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, The Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, and Michael Head — among many more. Explore the complete XS Noize Podcast archive here.  

This week's show, after a 1944 Woody Guthrie warble: brand new Billy Bragg, Black Watch, Greg Weeks, Damned, Ratboys, Julies, Sleaford Mods, and Bruce Springsteen, plus The Creation, Arthur Alexander, Billy J. Kramer, Beatles, Dottie West, Lloyd Charm...

Happy Rāmere e te whānau! E whai ake nei, coming up on your Friday breakfast with Rosetta and Milly: Crawley is up for a very special announcement regarding Strange Universe in March, Milly chats with Sleaford Mods, and Cam from Southbound shares some exciting new wax for From The Crate. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

Milly spoke with Jason from Sleaford Mods about their most recent album The Demise Of Planet X, and their forthcoming NZ shows! Whakarongo mai nei!

Ce jeudi 29 janvier, RTL2 Pop-Rock Station déroule deux heures de rock allant de Beck à Soundgarden, en passant par Gojira, Queens Of The Stone Age et New Order. La programmation met en avant l'actualité avec Kim Gordon et "Not Today", annonciateur de l'album "Play Me", ainsi qu'un rappel historique autour des Beatles enregistrant en allemand à Paris en 1964 avec "Sie Liebt Dich". Le parcours musical s'enrichit de U2, Visage, Editors, Sly And The Family Stone et d'un détour par le rock français avec FFF. L'album de la semaine revient avec Poppy et "Empty Hands", un disque naviguant entre metalcore abrasif et moments plus mélodiques, illustré ici par "The Wait". La soirée se poursuit avec Editors, Beck, Sleaford Mods accompagnés d'Aldous Harding, puis la cover du jour consacrée à "Enter Sandman" de Metallica revisité par Weezer. La fin d'émission alterne annonces live et découvertes avec Empire Of The Sun, "Miles Of Nothing" recommandé par Francis Zégut, Archive, Dead Kennedys et un live marquant de Gojira. La nouveauté Fresh Fresh Fresh met en lumière le jeune Irlandais Dove Ellis avec "Pale Song". New Order - Blue Monday Kim Gordon - Not Today The Beatles - Sie Liebt Dich Soundgarden - Fell On Black Days U2 - Get On Your Boots Sly And The Family Stone - Dance To The Music Fff - Morphee (Vivants-Live) Poppy - The Wait Visage - Fade To Grey Editors - Papillon Beck - Sexx Laws Sleaford Mods & Aldous Harding - Elitest G.O.A.T Weezer - Enter Sandman Empire Of The Sun - Walking On A Dream Eileen Noise - Miles Of Nothing The Kinks - All Day And All Of The Night Franz Ferdinand - Do You Want To Archive - Look At Us Dead Kennedys - California Uber Alles Gojira - Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira!) (Live J.O. 2024) Dove Ellis - Pale Song Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl Elvis Presley - A Little Less Conversation (Jxl Remix) Sly & Robbie & Shinehead - Boops (Here To Go) Queens Of The Stone Age - Little Sister Dynamite Shakers - Nightclub Stevie Wonder - Living For The CityHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Paul Draper to talk about Mansun Retold — a project shaped by distance, perspective, and the strange experience of meeting your younger self through song. Watch the full video conversation. Releasing on 20 February, Mansun Retold sees Draper revisit and reimagine key songs from the Mansun catalogue, rebuilding them from the ground up as full-band, acoustic unplugged recordings. Rather than revisiting the past for nostalgia's sake, the album is about clarity — hearing familiar songs anew, stripped of urgency, ego, and expectation. Recorded at The Loft Studios in Surrey, the album was co-produced by Paul Draper alongside Paul "PDub" Walton (The Cure, U2, Björk, Massive Attack, Oasis). The sessions feature a string quartet arranged and led by Audrey Riley (Muse, Coldplay, Nick Cave), with drums performed by Julian Fenton — Mansun's original early-era drummer. Draper performs acoustic bass, acoustic lead and rhythm guitar, and piano throughout the record. In this conversation, Draper reflects on the emotional weight of returning to songs so closely tied to his own life, how he decided which tracks felt ready to be retold, and the responsibility he feels toward fans who have lived with this music for decades. He also talks about life beyond music, creative fulfilment, and how Mansun Retold is intended to be experienced — not as a retrospective, but as a living record, rooted firmly in the present. About The XS Noize Podcast With over 250 episodes, the XS Noize Podcast has become a trusted home for music's legends, innovators, and trailblazers — a place where real conversations meet real stories. Hosted by Mark Millar, the show has featured an extraordinary lineup including Sleaford Mods, The Charlatans, Gary "Mani" Mounfield, Glen Matlock, Miles Kane, Matt Berninger, Saint Etienne, D:Ream, Gavin Rossdale, The Farm, Snow Patrol, John Lydon, Will Sergeant, Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, Doves, Gavin Friday, David Gray, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, Razorlight, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, The Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, and Michael Head — among many more. Explore the complete XS Noize Podcast archive here. New episodes drop weekly — subscribe for more in-depth conversations with the artists who shape our lives.

Mardi 27 janvier, RTL2 Pop-Rock Station propose deux heures mêlant classiques et actualité. La soirée s'ouvre avec The Velvet Underground avant de traverser plusieurs décennies avec Stevie Wonder, Ozzy Osbourne, Depeche Mode, Alice In Chains, AC/DC, Pink Floyd ou encore R.E.M., sans oublier Pavement, Cocteau Twins, The Mamas And The Papas et les Ramones. L'album de la semaine est "Empty Hands" de Poppy, représenté ce soir par le titre "Eat The Hate". L'actualité musicale est également portée par Dynamite Shakers, Father John Misty et la Fresh Fresh Fresh consacrée aux Irlandais de Cardinals avec Barbed Wire. Le parcours se poursuit entre indie, rock et formats singuliers avec The Rapture, Eels revisitant Missy Elliott, Sleaford Mods accompagnés d'Aldous Harding, Angel Olsen et Miles Kane, avant une fin d'émission emmenée par Foo Fighters et Gary Clark Jr. Live. The Velvet Underground - I'm Waiting For The Man Dynamite Shakers - Nightclub Stevie Wonder - Superstition The Black Keys - Have Love Will Travel Ozzy Osbourne - Mr. Crowley Depeche Mode - Wrong Alice In Chains - Rooster Poppy - Eat The Ate AC/DC - If You Want Blood The Rapture - Echoes Alanis Morissette - You Oughta Know Father John Misty - The Old Law Eels - Get Ur Freak On R.E.M. - Uberlin Clawfinger - Big Brother Pink Floyd - Hey You Cocteau Twins - Fifty-Fifty Clown Sleaford Mods & Aldous Harding - Elitest G.O.A.T The Mamas And The Papas - California Dreaming Pavement - Cut Your Hair Cardinals - Barbed Wire Stray Cats - Runaway Boys Miles Kane - Rearrange Angel Olsen - What It Is Ramones - Sheena Is A Punk Rocker Foo Fighters - Asking For A Friend Gary Clark Jr - Catfish Blues (Gary Clark Jr. Live)Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Jason Williamson and Andrew Fearn of Sleaford Mods talk to Sodajerker about their new album The Demise of Planet X. They discuss creating interplay between their words and music, making pop culture references work in songs, and integrating guest contributions from artists such as Aldous Harding and Gwendoline Christie.

In which the Curmudgeons celebrated the 1970s output of one of soul music's loveliest and most powerful voices. Yes, Al Green could sing his ass off. His falsetto may be one of the most mimicked in all of popular music. But there was a depth to Reverend Al that stops us both in our tracks. His expressions of making up, breaking up, loneliness, fearless masculinity, spiritual vulnerability and pure joy were awe-inspiring. And that was made more so by the incredible production and arrangement work behind him of partner Willie Mitchell and the Hi Records Rhythm Section. From "I'm a Ram" at the beginning of his classic run to "Belle" at its end, when Green penned his break-up with R&B is favor of gospel music, we cover all things Al in the '70s.    Listen to the music of Al Green by accessing our special Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/08kzflsz7tjGBbGfTDue9k?si=d76f76f2ceaa4eb3   Here's a handy navigation companion to this episode:   (00:52 - 02:41): Arturo Andrade sets the parameters for our discussion of Al Green   (02:51 - 17:29) - The Parallel Universe, featuring reviews of recent music from Sleaford Mods and Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band   (18:27 - 48:18) - We discuss Al Green's origins as, at first, a Memphis outsider. Then we cover the first part of his brilliant run of albums in the 1970s, featuring analysis of masterpieces I'm Still In Love With You and Call Me   (49:55 - 01:17:58) - We analyze the latter half of Al Green's storied '70s run, including the oddly titled Al Green Explores Your Mind and his swan song as a mainstream R&B performer, The Belle Album   Join our Curmudgeonly Community today! facebook.com/groups/curmudgeonrock   Edited with an assist from Descript! web.descript.com/    Hosted on Podbean! curmudgeonrock.podbean.com   Subscribe to our show on these platforms: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-curmudgeon-rock-report/id1551808911   open.spotify.com/show/4q7bHKIROH98o0vJbXLamB?si=5ffbdc04d6d44ecb   music.amazon.com/podcasts/5fea16f1-664e-40b7-932e-5fb748cffb1d/the-   Co-produced and co-hosted by The Curmudgeons - Arturo Andrade and Christopher O'Connor   

Holy hell, somebody done showed up a little late to the top-albums-of-2025 party. List week = missed week. NBD, better late than never, right? RIGHT? It's the sixth annual big episode, where Jay and Deon discuss their favorite twenty-two vinyl releases of this past year. That be eleven each, because Lickers go to eleven while these other suckaz be stuck on ten. LLR goes deep. LLR goes long. LLR wishes what you just read was code for something way cooler, but it isn't. It's just really long. The flippin' Free Bird of podcats.Dig this list? What did they miss? Let ‘em know your favorite long player releases in the year of our Lord 2025, it's never too late to share what sonically inspires you. Lightnin' Licks Radio Podcast's one big beautiful twenty twenty-five year in review episode SAMPLE SOURCES include: NPR, Beastie Boys, James Todd Smith. John Ussery, Prince Paul, Frukwan, Method Man, Brothers Johnson. Harry Shearer, Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kankles McTaco Tits, Elton John, The Time with Prince. Jeremy Gan, Josh Heath Scott, Jim DeRogatis, Anthony Fantano. Molly Sanborn, Matt O'Leary, Eli Enis, Ian Cohen. A Tribe Called Quest, Bon Iver, Justin Vernon, Missy "Misdemeanor” Elliot, Nicole “Lady” Wray, Tropical Fuck Storm, The Bee Gees, The sisters Haim. Calvin Harris, The Beatles… always. Kaytranada. Janet Jackson, De La Soul, Kelly Moonstone, Quelle Chris. Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, The AutumnDefense. NewDad, Aesop Rock, Blockhead. Verity Den, …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead. Winter, Debby Friday. Water From Your Eyes, This Is Lorelei. Greg Freeman, Richmond Fontaine, Poison, The Darkness, KISS, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Aerosmith. Lael Neale, The Cars, Weakened Friends, Buckethead. Liquid Mike, The Rentals. Pile, Cody Maresec, YUM! The Smith Westerns, Whitney, Billy Nomates, Sleaford Mods. Fleetwood Mac, Eric Gale, Faces, Ry Cooder, Randy Weston. Pines, Greet Death, Christian Science Reading Room. Momma. Chris Keys (a lot), Amosdoll, Atlys, The Zombies. Cozy Cole, Andy Cohen, Raúl "El Gordo" De Molina, Tommy Chong, James Austin Johnson, Tim Robinson (YOU CAN'T DO THAT!), and lastly - and certainly least… Swamp Thing. Alternate links to the uninterrupted 2025 EOY mixtape will be available in short order,Have a great year!LLR's Top 22 albums of 2025 SPOTIFY PLAYLISTHear the mix via Soundcloud here!Part 1(Deon) : Intro _ Liquid Mike – AT&T _ HAIM – Everybody's Tryin' to Figure Me out! _ Pile – Bouncing in Blue _ NewDad – Entertainer _ Kelly Moonstone – Nananabooboo _ Weakened Friends – Queen of Town _ This Is Lorelei – Mouth Man _ The Autumn Defense – More Than I Can Say _ KAYTRANADA featuring TLC – DO IT! (Again) _ Debby Friday – Lipsync _ Greet Death – Love Me When You Leave Part 2(Jay) : Greg Freeman – Gulch _ Lael Neale – Down on the Freeway _ Aesop Rock – Full House Pinball _ Momma – Last Kiss _ Bon Iver – S P E Y S I D E _ Billy Nomates – Nothin' Worth Winnin' _ Lady Wray – Best of Us _ Whitney – Damage _Verity Den – Wet Glass _ Winter - The Beach _ Tropical Fuck Storm – Stepping on a Rake.Lickers drink champagne and shop at Electric Kitsch.Please act kindly to our neighbors and be patient with those who serve us. Let some light in. Good will prevail. Cheers and later.Dedication: Rob Ervin 1961 - 2025

New year, new series. My first guest on The Reset in 2026 is Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods. Known for his furious, funny and brutally honest lyrics about post-austerity Britain, masculinity, class, love and more, Jason has helped build one of the most passionate fanbases in British music over the past decade. We met at his label's London offices just before Christmas for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation covering everything from Andrew Tate to Amazon shopping, family estrangement and getting sober. The sound's a little raw in places (sorry about that), but Jason is thoughtful, open and completely compelling. I loved the chat — I hope you enjoy it too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Honigkuchenpferde waren sie noch nie: Andrew Fearn und Jason Williamson alias Sleaford Mods. Angesichts der aktuellen Weltlage ziehen sie den Lätsch aber noch tiefer. Doch wer sich eine Identität auf Grimmigkeit und Motzen aufbaute, hat aktuell wohl Hochkonjunktur. Beste Zeit also für Album #13.

Ce jeudi 22 janvier, RTL2 Pop-Rock Station propose deux heures mêlant grands classiques et nouveautés. L'émission s'ouvre avec Arctic Monkeys et "Opening Night", un titre inédit au profit de War Child, avant un parcours allant de The Stooges à Led Zeppelin, avec un clin d'œil à Michael Hutchence à l'occasion de son anniversaire. L'album de la semaine, "The Demise Of Planet X" de Sleaford Mods, occupe une place centrale avec "Gina Was", titre engagé. La programmation enchaîne Radiohead, Cassius, Tina Turner et Poppy, qui annonce son prochain album, dans un équilibre constant entre rock, punk et électro. La Fresh Fresh Fresh met en avant Black Label Society avec "Name In Blood". La soirée se conclut entre reprises marquantes et classiques intemporels, de Charlotte Gainsbourg et Beck à The Beatles et David Bowie, célébré pour les 50 ans de "Station To Station". Arctic Monkeys - Opening Night Led Zeppelin - Heartbreaker Inxs - Devil Inside Wet Leg - Chaise Longue The Stranglers - No More Heroes Radiohead - Reckoner Tina Turner - Nutbush City Limits Sleaford Mods - Gina Was Joy Division - She's Lost Control Cassius - Toop Toop The Stooges - 1969 Poppy - Guardian Charlotte Gainsbourg Feat Beck - Hey Joe Fatboy Slim - The Rockafeller Skank Health - Vibe Cop Nancy Sinatra - Bang Bang Stuck In The Sound - Ouais Gorillaz & Bizarrap & Kara Jackson & Anoushka Shankar - Orange County Faith No More - Epic Aphex Twin - Avril 14Th Black Label Society - Name In Blood Larkin Poe - Black Betty Tucker Zimmerman - The Idiot's Maze The Beatles - Julia Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff David Bowie - Station To StationHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Ce mercredi 21 janvier, RTL2 Pop-Rock Station déroule deux heures entre classiques et découvertes. La soirée démarre avec The Guess Who et "American Woman", avant de naviguer entre Rolling Stones, Prince, Wolfmother, Green Day ou Depeche Mode. L'émission marque aussi l'anniversaire de la disparition de Peggy Lee célébrée avec "Fever". L'album de la semaine est signé Sleaford Mods, "The Demise Of Planet X", un disque frontal et sans détour, introduit ici avec "Flood The Zone". Autre temps fort, Bandit Bandit dévoile "Pas le temps", premier extrait de "Cavalcades", tandis que Placebo, Rise Of The Northstar et Guns N' Roses renforcent l'axe rock de la programmation. La reprise du soir est "Celebrity Skin" de Hole revisitée par Doja Cat, et la nouveauté Fresh Fresh Fresh est consacrée au duo anglais Memorials avec "In The Weeds". La fin d'émission traverse plusieurs univers avec Electric Light Orchestra, Melody's Echo Chamber, System Of A Down, Janis Joplin et Sleep Token, confirmant une soirée volontairement éclectique et dense. The Guess Who - American Woman Bandit Bandit - Pas Le Temps Lee Peggy - Fever The Rolling Stones - Harlem Shuffle Wolfmother - New Moon Rising The Seeds - Can't Seem To Make You Mine Green Day - Still Breathing Sleaford Mods & Liam Bailey - Flood The Zone Prince - Girls & Boys Placebo - Battle For The Sun Beastie Boys - Sabotage Rise Of The Northstar - Neo Paris Doja Cat - Celebrity Skin Guns N' Roses - You Could Be Mine Stereophonics - Dakota Depeche Mode - Never Let Me Down Again (Live In Mexico City) Electric Light Orchestra - Don't Bring Me Down Justice - Helix Melody's Echo Chamber - The House That Doesn't Exist Katrina And The Waves - Walking On Sunshine Electric Six - Gay Bar Memorials - In The Weeds The Doors - Light My Fire System Of A Down - Lonely Day This Eternal Decay - Kiss Me I'm Dying Janis Joplin ; Big Brother & The Holding Company - Summertime Sleep Token - Take Me Back To Eden Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of the XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar sits down with Alexander Wolfe to talk about his deeply personal new album Everythinglessness. Watch the full video conversation. Written after a period of intense personal reckoning — including time spent in a mental health rehabilitation facility in 2023 — Everythinglessness explores masculinity, mental health, and emotional survival. Drawing on experiences of depression, anxiety, and ADHD, Wolfe turns vulnerability into something raw, intimate, and quietly powerful. Raised in 1990s Woolwich, Wolfe blends observational grit with cinematic songwriting, using analogue textures, layered harmonies, and stark piano lines to create a record that unfolds like a coming-of-age story — moving through grief, identity, and acceptance. In this conversation, Wolfe reflects on the mindset behind the album, the challenge of expressing softness in a culture shaped by silence and stoicism, and how music became a form of recovery rather than escape. About The XS Noize Podcast With over 250 episodes, the XS Noize Podcast has become a trusted home for music's legends, innovators, and trailblazers — a place where real conversations meet real stories. Hosted by Mark Millar, the show has featured an extraordinary lineup including Sleaford Mods, The Charlatans, Gary "Mani" Mounfield, Glen Matlock, Miles Kane, Matt Berninger, Saint Etienne, D:Ream, Gavin Rossdale, The Farm, Snow Patrol, John Lydon, Will Sergeant, Ocean Colour Scene, Gary Kemp, Doves, Gavin Friday, David Gray, Anton Newcombe, Peter Hook, Razorlight, Sananda Maitreya, James, Crowded House, Elbow, Cast, Kula Shaker, Shed Seven, Future Islands, Peter Frampton, Bernard Butler, Steven Wilson, Travis, New Order, The Killers, Tito Jackson, Simple Minds, The Divine Comedy, Shaun Ryder, Gary Numan, and Michael Head — among many more. Explore the complete XS Noize Podcast archive here. New episodes drop weekly — subscribe for more in-depth conversations with the artists who shape our lives.

Ce mardi 20 janvier, RTL2 Pop-Rock Station propose deux heures éclectiques entre classiques, nouveautés et regards sur l'actualité musicale. La soirée s'ouvre avec Gorillaz avec un nouvel extrait de leur prochain album "The Mountain", avant de naviguer entre Björk, Steely Dan, Elvis Costello et The Clash. L'album de la semaine est "The Demise Of Planet X" de Sleaford Mods. Le duo britannique livre un disque abrasif et engagé, porté par une électro-punk radicale et des textes corrosifs, présenté ici avec le morceau-titre. Le parcours se poursuit avec Feist, Dick Dale et une nouveauté d'Archive, "Look At Us". RTL2 Pop-Rock Station enchaîne les temps forts avec la reprise du soir, "Happy House" de Siouxsie And The Banshees revisitée par Ginger Ale, la recommandation de Francis Zégut signée Hey Boby!, et plusieurs nouveautés. Yungblud s'associe aux Smashing Pumpkins sur "Zombie", tandis que la nouveauté Fresh Fresh Fresh met en lumière Dead Chic avec "The Bells And The Fist". La fin d'émission accueille Father John Misty et Peter Gabriel, qui dévoile un nouvel extrait de son projet en cours. Gorillaz (& Bizarrap & Kara Jackson & Anoushka Shankar) - Orange County The Clash - Train In Vain Linkin Park - One Step Closer Björk - Army Of Me Les Rita Mitsouko;The Sparks - Singing In The Shower Dire Straits - Private Investigations Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know Sleaford Mods - The Demise Of Planet X Steely Dan - Do It Again Feist - 1 2 3 4 Dick Dale - Misirlou Archive - Look At Us Ginger Ale - Happy House Editors - Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors Hey Bobby! - Function Of Friction T.Rex - Get It On Elvis Costello - My Mood Swings Yungblud & The Smashing Pumpkins - Zombie Aretha Franklin - Chains Of Fools Weezer - Beverly Hills Dead Chic - The Bells And The Fists Stretch - Why Did You Do It Kinobe Feat Ben & Jason - Slip Into Something AC/DC - T.N.T. Father John Misty - The Old Law Peter Gabriel - Been Undone (Dard-Side Mix) Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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Ce lundi 19 janvier, RTL2 Pop-Rock Station déroule deux heures intenses entre rock alternatif, metal et indie. L'émission démarre avec Nirvana et traverse les décennies avec Foo Fighters, Iron Maiden, Pantera, Gossip ou Motörhead. La soirée célèbre aussi Dolly Parton pour ses 80 ans, avec "I Will Always Love You" dans sa version originale. Le temps fort de la semaine est l'album de la semaine, "The Demise Of Planet X" de Sleaford Mods. Le duo de Nottingham, fidèle à son punk-hop engagé, est mis en avant avec "Elitist GOAT" en collaboration avec Aldous Harding. La reprise de la soirée est "Hurt" par Johnny Cash, la recommandation de Francis Zégut est "Nothin'" de Guns N' Roses, et la nouveauté Fresh Fresh Fresh du soir met en lumière Chaton Laveur, groupe liégeois à l'esthétique kraut pop, avec "Contre la montre"avant de conclure avec The Horrors, Phoenix et The Who. Nirvana - Heart Shaped Box Foo Fighters - Asking For A Friend Dolly Parton - I Will Always Love You U2 - Instant Karma The Trashmen - Surfin' Bird Sum 41 - Rise Up Sleaford Mods & Aldous Harding - Elitest G.O.A.T Tame Impala - Elephant Iron Maiden - Run To The Hills The Hives - Go Right Ahead Motörhead - Ace Of Spades Bruise Control - Gone To Ground Johnny Cash - Hurt Last Train - Fire Gossip - Standing In The Way Of Control Guns N' Roses - Nothin' The Beatles - Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds Pantera - This Love Rise Of The Northstar - Neo Paris Alice Cooper - Poison Royal Blood - Figure It Out Chaton Laveur - Contre-La-Montre The Subways - Rock & Roll Queen The Horrors - I Can't Control Myself Phoenix - Alpha Zulu The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This week we're talking to Jason Williamson, head shouter for UK duo Sleaford Mods. The band just released their 13th album, The Demise of Planet X and we talk about making that one and the large cast of guests involved, including actress Gwendoline Christie, Adlous Harding and Life Without Buildings singer Sue Tompkins.  Other topics of discussion include the state of the world and its influence on the album, the Sex Pistols and The Specials, Jason's creative process with bandmate-slash-producer Andrew Fearn, his burgeoning acting career, five records he thinks everyone should own, and more. It's a fun, if expletive filled, conversation - but fans of Sleaford Mods should expect no less. -- Credits: Hosted & produced by Bill Pearis Mixed and mastered by Nick Gray Theme music by Michael Silverstein

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Oje, wir sind drauf reingefallen. Robbie Williams nennt sein neues Album «Britpop» und wir dachten schon: Geil, jetzt kommt ein Album voller Sounds!-Bangers. Aber ausser ein paar mauen Oasis-Tributsongs klingt «Britpop» leider gar nicht mal so fest nach Britpop. Darum gibt's in der heutigen Neuheitenübersicht natürlich auch noch ganz viel Häppli aus den anderen Neuerscheinungen des Tages: Big Zis, A$AP Rocky, Courtney Marie Andrews, Imarhan, Sleaford Mods... es ist angerichtet!

durée : 00:27:45 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - Aujourd'hui, au menu de notre débat critique : la musique britannique à l'honneur avec la sortie de deux albums attendus, "The Demise of Planet X" des Sleaford Mods et "Secret Love" de Dry Cleaning. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Carole Boinet Journaliste française; Christophe Conte Journaliste

durée : 00:16:06 - Les Midis de Culture - par : Marie Labory - Avec "The Demise Of Planet X", Sleaford Mods livrent leur album le plus ambitieux : un post-punk rageur et satirique sur notre époque, mêlant collaborations inattendues, énergie brute et critique sociale, entre colère, absurdité et groove hypnotique. - réalisation : Laurence Malonda - invités : Christophe Conte Journaliste; Carole Boinet Journaliste française

Hands up who's had enough hot-off-the-headlines politics for 2026 already? No problem! In a change of pace we go politics-adjacent and welcome Jason Williamson – voice of Nottingham's satirical noise-beat mob orators Sleaford Mods – to talk class politics, the power of a good rant, the real reasons for the flags-and-roundabouts mania of 2025… and why one member of the extended OGWN family gets a surprising mention on Sleaford Mods' new album The Demise Of Planet X . • The Demise Of Planet X is released on Friday 16 Jan.  • See Jason Williamson in Geoff Barrow's movie Game – new screenings updated here. ESCAPE ROUTES • Jason Williamson recommends The Walker Brothers' 1975 classic album No Regrets. • Jason Hazeley recommends Enshittification by Cory Doctorow, Into The Woods at the Bridge Theatre, London, and Suspect streaming from C4. • Andrew Harrison recommends Edge Of Darkness on iPlayer. www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Andrew Harrison with Jason Hazeley. Produced by Chris Jones. Audio and video Production by Chris Jones. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Cornershop. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Jay Breitling about our favorite music of 2025. Show notes: Counting down the rest of our favorite albums of the year Kumar's #8: Indie rock godfather Bob Mould is still pissed off and rocking Mould has also reunited his '90s band Sugar Kumar's #7: Triumphant return for Mclusky Falco and crew having fun ripping on various targets Breitling's #6: Superchunk keeps going with new drummer If you thought they were angry in 2018... Chock full of "banglociraptors" Kumar's #6: Straight outta Asheville with Wednesday's killer combo of alt-country, shoegaze and heavy guitar rippers  Band features MJ Lenderman but it's Karly Hartzman's show Breitling's #5: Debut from Slumberland act The Cords Scottish indie jangle-pop banglociraptors Kumar's #5: Thrilling post punk from South London act Shame Returning to harder rocking sound of first few albums More albums are shorter nowadays Breitling's #4: Prolific Chicago psych-pop act Sharp Pins keeps bringing it Flashes of GBV and early Kinks Breitling's #3: Crutchfield sisters (Waxahatchee, Swearin') drop surprise release as Snocaps Again with the Lenderman, on drums this time Kumar's #3: PUP applies newfound maturity to pop-punk bangers Singing about adult stuff  Breitling's #2: Mini-album from Peel Dream Magazine Autumnal-sounding leftovers from previous album recording session Kumar's #2: Sloan keeps bringing the heat with 14th release of diverse and rewarding power pop Four singer-songwriters keep the offerings varied and on point Breitling's #1 and Kumar's #4: Monumental four-album conceptual triumph from Hallelujah the Hills Lot of guest stars including Ezra Furman, Clint Conley, Sadie Dupuis, Patrick Stickles Staggering amount of excellence  Kumar's #1 and Breitling's #7: NYC's Geese blows up with wide-ranging collection that grabs your attention Their club tour sold out immediately Frontman Cameron Winter leads a sound that ranges from Pavement to soul Looking forward to 2026 releases from: Notwist, Kiwi Jr., Courtney Barnett, Sleaford Mods, Crooked Fingers, Strange Pains Reunion shows next year from Silkworm, Superdrag Completely Conspicuous is available through Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and write a review! The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

In this special episode recorded at our A Photographic Life Live 2025 event at Oxford Brookes University Grant speaks with photographer and filmmaker Chris Floyd focusing on his approach to the photographic portrait, and the physical, spiritual and mental requirements of photographing celebrities. Chris Floyd Chris Floyd is a British photographer and film maker.  His photographic work has appeared in some of the world's most highly respected publications, including Vogue, Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Harpers Bazaar, GQ, Esquire, The New York Times Magazine, The Sunday Times Magazine and Wallpaper* among others. In April 2021 Floyd was commissioned by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to photograph them at Kensington Palace in London in honour of their tenth wedding anniversary. In 2022 he published his first monograph dedicated to the broad sweep of his career 'NOT JUST PICTURES' is a 320 page volume, of portraits, with 60 pieces of written text that tell the stories behind some of his favourite pictures. Floyd has produced commercial work for Apple, Avis, Berry Bros. & Rudd, Glenfiddich, Haleon, Open University, Philips, Sony, The National Lottery, and Virgin Radio. As a director he has produced moving image work for Avis, BMW, Anthropologie, Nissan, Mr Porter, Sleaford Mods, The Smithsonian, Space NK, UBS, and Virgin Radio. www.chrisfloyd.com Dr.Grant Scott After fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work zas a photographer for a number of advertising and editorial clients in 2000. Alongside his photographic career Scott has art directed numerous advertising campaigns, worked as a creative director at Sotheby's, art directed foto8magazine, founded his own photographic gallery, edited Professional Photographer magazine and launched his own title for photographers and filmmakers Hungry Eye. He founded the United Nations of Photography in 2012, and is now a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator: Photography at Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, and a BBC Radio contributor. Scott is the author of Professional Photography: The New Global Landscape Explained (Routledge 2014), The Essential Student Guide to Professional Photography (Routledge 2015), New Ways of Seeing: The Democratic Language of Photography (Routledge 2019), and What Does Photography Mean To You? (Bluecoat Press 2020). His photography has been published in At Home With The Makers of Style (Thames & Hudson 2006) and Crash Happy: A Night at The Bangers (Cafe Royal Books 2012). His film Do Not Bend: The Photographic Life of Bill Jay was premiered in 2018. © Grant Scott 2025

This week on Dopey! Dave talks to Jason Williamson of Sleaford Mods about growing up in grim small-town England, discovering punk and mod culture, and using booze, speed, ecstasy and finally cocaine to numb himself through factory jobs, failed bands and a brutal home life. Jason breaks down how club and rave culture in the '90s felt like utopia, how Sleaford Mods was born from a eureka moment shouting over a looped metal sample, and how his addiction eventually narrowed into solitary marathons of cocaine and online porn in hotel rooms and crack houses. He opens up about childhood trauma, not being seen or taught how to love, his wife taking the kids and walking out, and the moment he poured out a beer and stopped everything—booze, coke, weed, cigarettes—on the same day. They talk therapy, complex trauma, breaking the family cycle, and finish with a ridiculous music nerd “this or that” game. All that and MORE on this weeks NEW Wednesday Dose of Dopey!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.