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101 Part Time Jobs with Giles Bidder

449 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratings

101 Part Time Jobs is about the gumption and elbow grease in music.
Giles Bidder hosts immensely engaging conversations with a variety of musicians about the many jobs they’ve taken to ensure that the show can go on. Whether they’re casual jobs taken between tours or a full-time career that runs in tandem with their music, 101 Part Time Jobs demonstrates just how much effort, commitment and inventiveness it can take a name musician to be able to make a living.
Previous guests include Self Esteem, Yard Act, The Hives, IDLES, Teenage Fanclub, Belle & Sebastian, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Jamz Supernova, Ezra Furman, Built to Spill, Big Joanie, Martha, Gabrielle Aplin, Kevin Morby, Thurston Moore, Tim Burgess, The Mountain Goats, The National & many more.
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Episodes

Bob Vylan - "The British government don't care about the arts"

April 09, 2024 03:00 - 56 minutes

In the glow of their new album 'Humble As The Sun', Bobby Vylan shares his lesser known years of selling vintage swag, MC'ing and working at Carphone Warehouse. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive the Rough Trade Album of the Month straight to your door every month, on an exclusive vinyl pressing with exclusive bonus material. Head to http://roughtrade.com/club and use 'CLUB101POD' as a voucher. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploa...

Stop & Chat: Peter Bibby

April 05, 2024 03:00 - 15 minutes

Aussie rockn'roller Peter Bibby has just shared his new track 'Fun Guy', so here is discussing taking one to the face during a bar shift, doing the bins and being a plasterer. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive the Rough Trade Album of the Month straight to your door every month, on an exclusive vinyl pressing with exclusive bonus material. Head to http://roughtrade.com/club and use '101POD' as a voucher. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unl...

Stop & Chat: Felix (Divorce)

April 04, 2024 03:00 - 13 minutes

Felix on getting beaten up at his own gig, the risks of white trousers and the one subject he'd love to write a song about. Divorce's new single 'Gears' is out now, and they headline Islington Assembly Hall on 23 October. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive the Rough Trade Album of the Month straight to your door every month, on an exclusive vinyl pressing with exclusive bonus material. Head to http://roughtrade.com/club and use '101POD' as a voucher. DistroKid ...

Another Sky - "I've put everything into this band"

April 02, 2024 11:10 - 40 minutes

From open mic nights to Scala, Catrin and Jack from Another Sky tell their stories of dodgy part time jobs, sticking with a plan and the plan goddamn working! Their new album Beach Day is out on Fiction Records. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive the Rough Trade Album of the Month straight to your door every month, on an exclusive vinyl pressing with exclusive bonus material. Head to http://roughtrade.com/club and use '101POD' as a voucher. DistroKid makes musi...

Dylan Baldi (Cloud Nothings) - "A marathon in every state"

March 28, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes

Getting hyped on doing a marathon in every US state, Dylan Baldi of Cloud Nothings (and his dog) tells about writing a song a day, memorable first tours, The Wipers and Greg Sage, and getting merked by school kids. Cloud Nothings' new album Final Summer is out 19 April on Pure Noise. Become a member of Rough Trade Club New Music, and you’ll receive the Rough Trade Album of the Month straight to your door every month, on an exclusive vinyl pressing with exclusive bonus material. Head to http:/...

While She Sleeps - "We're f***ing mental"

March 26, 2024 04:00 - 57 minutes

While She Sleeps are DIY arena band. From their fifth album SLEEPS SOCIETY, the Sheffield band built a community that allowed them to create as freely as they like while maintaining a rare kind of stability, all with the help of their individual fans. Their sixth album SELF HELL comes out this Friday. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://di...

While She Sleeps - "DIY arena band"

March 26, 2024 04:00 - 57 minutes

While She Sleeps are a DIY arena band. From their fifth album SLEEPS SOCIETY, the Sheffield band built a community that allowed them to create as freely as they like while maintaining a rare kind of stability, all with the help of their individual fans. Their sixth album SELF HELL comes out this Friday. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://...

The Staves "We don't have LinkedIn" + Live Acoustic

March 22, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour

On their new album All Now, out today, The Staves are awash with life's experiences. The sister duo perform three songs acoustic: 'I Don't Say It, But I Feel It', 'All Now', and 'I'll Never Leave You Alone'. Plus stories from their upbringing in Waford, how they've kept their band and sisterhood spirits alive, and how they don't have LinkedIn. Photo: Harvey Pearson Producer: Eva Nagengast DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY o...

Sam Evian "We didn't sell the fish"

March 19, 2024 14:49 - 38 minutes

Songwriter and producer Sam Evian is on today's episode, on moving from New York to the Catskills mountains, cold plunges, his new record Plunge (out on Friday), and a cold fish moment. Photo: C J Harvey DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you ...

Chris Wollard (Hot Water Music, 2022)

March 15, 2024 15:36 - 46 minutes

About to release their excellent new album Vows in May, here's Hot Water Music's Chris Wollard from 2022. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/a...

Amy Taylor (Amyl and The Sniffers, 2021)

March 13, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutes

Instead of our planned SXSW coverage, here's Amy from Amyl and The Sniffers from 2021. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id165...

Bill Ryder-Jones - "Don't need much"

March 07, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes

One of today's great songwriters, Bill Ryder-Jones talks writer's block, pub communities and producing. His excellent new album Iechyd Da is out now on Domino. Photo: Marieke Macklon DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with...

Stop & Chat: Lea (ĠENN)

March 06, 2024 04:00 - 9 minutes

As a programmer in fintech, Lea shares memories of making it work from the road - even at the most nerve-wracking of times. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: http...

Nick & Florence (Dry Cleaning) - "I got conned a lot!"

March 05, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes

Furnished with a GRAMMY for their Stumpwork album artwork, London band Dry Cleaning remember retail with Hollywood stars, falling asleep at their computers and getting conned on the job. Their first EPs Boundary Road Snacks and Drinks and Sweet Princess are re-issued this week on 4AD. Photo: Max Miechowski DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https:...

Florence Shaw & Nick Buxton (Dry Cleaning) - "I got conned a lot!"

March 05, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes

Furnished with a GRAMMY for their Stumpwork album artwork, London band Dry Cleaning remember retail with Hollywood stars, falling asleep at their computers and getting conned on the job. Their first EPs Boundary Road Snacks and Drinks and Sweet Princess are re-issued this week on 4AD. Photo: Max Miechowski DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https...

Ben Hozie (Bodega) - "I'm a legend in my own mind"

March 01, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes

Film school, first tours, freewheeling rock 'n' roll. Ben Hozie of NY art punks Bodega gives his version of the story. Our Brand Could Be Your Life is out 12 April, those two released singles are damn hot. Photo: EBRU YILDIZ DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRITY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the F...

Ben Hozie (BODEGA) - "I'm a legend in my own mind"

March 01, 2024 04:00 - 55 minutes

Film school, first tours, freewheeling rock 'n' roll. Ben Hozie of NY art punks BODEGA gives his version of the story. Our Brand Could Be Your Life is out 12 April, those two released singles are damn hot. Photo: EBRU YILDIZ DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the F...

Stop & Chat: Cath Neilson (Gaffa Tape Sandy)

February 29, 2024 04:00 - 10 minutes

Calling your boss a prick live on Glastonbury iPlayer, while he's watching with your colleagues? Classic move from Cath of Gaffa Tape Sandy. This band are excellent and their new album Hold My Hand, God Damn It is out 31 May via Alcopop! Records. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your favourite song and do...

Etienne (Whitelands) - "It's a lot"

February 27, 2024 04:00 - 23 minutes

Caught inbetween touring, his Masters degree and a national shortage of ADHD medication, Etienne Quartey-Papafio shows us the reality of prioritsing music. Whitelands' debut album Night-bound Eyes Are Blind To The Day is out now on Sonic Cathedral, go and give it a spin. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn y...

Manga Saint Hilare - "I have no idea how I was getting by"

February 22, 2024 04:00 - 42 minutes

From Watford's Harlequin Centre to Roll Deep, self-reliance, 1Xtra and winning over punk fans, Manga's on his own trip. His 16-track new album Everything Is Under Control is out now - come fly with this guy. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets...

Ewen MacIntosh (2019)

February 21, 2024 19:46 - 7 minutes

Remembering Ewen MacIntosh, here's a few moments of our chat in 2019. He kindly agreed to do this podcast when I introduced myself on the 177 bus in Peckham; we exchanged numbers and he met me at Soho Radio to record this. RIP Ewen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cody Frost - "I hope it was all worth it"

February 20, 2024 04:00 - 53 minutes

WOT? This rapscallion from the North West tells of the toll multiple jobs and not seeing friends takes on them, having ADHD, addictive nature of needing to be seen, not being able to afford music lessons, working at Cyberdog, at the soft play center, tattooing, going on The Voice and bully bosses. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distro...

Stop & Chat: Vince Freeman

February 19, 2024 04:00 - 15 minutes

Crooner Vince Freeman laments his short-lived career as a horsebox barista, and when his family business in France was mistaken for a brothel. His debut album 'Scars, Ghosts and Glory' is out 22 March. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRITY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you p...

Ed Harcourt - Crashing through the window

February 15, 2024 04:00 - 59 minutes

11 years and 23 albums into a life of music, Ed Harcourt remembers totalling cars, building a home studio and beginning a curiosity into film scoring. His new album El Magnifico is a sweeping concert of just brilliant songs, and it's out 29 March. Photo: Steve Gullick DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRITY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your...

Jonathan Higgs (Everything Everything) - Different from the rest

February 13, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes

From first bands to EE's 7th album, Jonathan Higgs has surged through a path of his own. He talks new album Mountainhead (out 1 March), acidentally nicking a flowerpot while live on Radio 1 and the moment his keyboard crashed through itself during a quiet live moment. Photo: Steve Gullick DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRITY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/v...

Joe Talbot (IDLES) Part 2 | They will never make another Sinéad O'Connor

February 08, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour

On the second night at Signature Brew, Joe Talbot talks being a carer for his sick mother, working on the tills at Sainsburys, at the call center and as a bouncer. Plus his last vision of a stampede of Yorkshire Terriers. Recorded by Lucy Hookway, Assistant Produced by Olivia Swash. Photo: Danny Barnes DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://d...

Jamie Webster - Celebrating with a packet of crisps

February 06, 2024 14:52 - 1 hour

10 For The People, Jamie's third album, is poems for the people. Giving and receiving strength from his community, most powerful in Liverpool, Webster has blossomed naturally as the spokesperson for Britain's forgotten. In our chat live at Merseymade, Liverpool, Jamie describes his background as an electrician and how he'll celebrate selling out Sefton Park (40,000 partygoers) with a packet of crisps on the sofa. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and arti...

Joe Talbot (IDLES) Part 1 | Purpose is nothing but a gift

February 06, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour

Joe Talbot's stamina is to be admired. On this first of two live nights at Signature Brew, Joe Talbot tells us about the split moment that changed his life, gratitude, the power of purpose and IDLES being his life gift. Recorded by Lucy Hookway, Assistant Produced by Olivia Swash. Associated Producer: Tuftii. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRETY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at ht...

Producer Robert Adam Stevenson - Queens Of The Stone Age

February 04, 2024 04:00 - 40 minutes

GRAMMY nominated producer and fellow Berko guy on how he found his space in the studio, moving to LA and working on Queens Of The Stone Age's new record In Times New Roman... DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRITY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs,...

Norman Brannon (Texas Is The Reason / Thursday) - Anti-Matter

February 01, 2024 04:00 - 58 minutes

Norman Brannon creates the best kind of music journalism, reflecting the heart and galvanisation of a genre in a mutual conversation with hardcore's most interesting and groundbreaking characters. Previously of Texas Is The Reason, New End Original and Shelter, Brannon is currently a touring member of Thursday - the band that introduced me to hardcore-adjacent music at a young age. Follow Anti-Matter at https://antimatter.substack.com/ Photo: John Lagucki DistroKid makes music distribution ...

Ned Russin (Glitterer) - Creative Writing & Record Store

January 30, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour

Hardcore and punk would be very different today it weren't for Title Fight. Now, Ned Russin joins me about his journey beyond his old band, thinking it to be "dangerous" to start a new musical project and how Glitterer has taken its time to becoming this very full and rewarding sound it is on Rationale - out 23 February. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/a...

Stop & Chat: Tom May (The Menzingers)

January 29, 2024 09:51 - 9 minutes

Tom May is a such a legend. Here he is fending off my dumb questions like a pro. Subscribe and Sign Up to my newsletter: 101parttimejobs.com Get discounted tickets to 2000 Trees festival, where The Gaslight Anthem, The Chats, Hot Mulligan and TONS of excellent bands are playing. Use 101POD at checkout: 2000trees.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop & Chat: Lambrini Girls

January 26, 2024 04:00 - 11 minutes

Phoebe Lunny remembers the Brighton Machete Man and Bristol Poo Girl on this very special Stop & Chat. Lambrini Girls' debut EP You're Welcome is out now on Big Scary Monsters. DistroKid makes music distribution fun and easy with unlimited uploads and artists keeping the ENTIRITY of their revenue. Get 30% off the first year of their service by signing up at https://distrokid.com/vip/101pod Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs,...

English Teacher - Eyeballs and Hospitality

January 25, 2024 04:00 - 27 minutes

Doug and Lewis on feeling the eyeballs leading up to 2024's most anticipated debut, setting the bar high and how go make a living playing in a band (spoiler: hospitality work). Edited by Olivia Swash. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8 Photo: Tatiana Pozuelo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Chastity Belt - Freestyle Vodka Moves & Onion Batting

January 23, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes

Julia, Gretchen and Lydia of lowkey rockers Chastity Belt ruminate on their instinctual nature, unintentional albums and knowing the right balance of touring. Live Laugh Love is out 29 March. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8 Photo: Jena Feldman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Liquid Mike - Post Office, Michigan

January 19, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour

The soberer, indie rock Charles Bukowski LIQUID MIKE is here about being a postal worker. He was also a census taker and he self-records all his own records. Line this good stuff up next to The Rentals and true Fountains of Wayne. Come on!! Paul Bunyan's Slingshot is gonna be one of the pop punk / indie / rock albums of the year. Sign up to my newsletter to get exclusive content: 101parttimejobs.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Folly Group - The villain doctor

January 16, 2024 09:43 - 41 minutes

Just as they release Down There!, Folly Group's Sean and Kai give their take on collaboration, good jobs, bad jobs, and working full-time while being in a band that's ON. Absolve yourself of your worst work story: WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8 Phot...

Cal Graham (The Chisel) - Pontins Family Holidays, Carpenter, Estimator

January 11, 2024 04:00 - 29 minutes

Kicked out of school at 15, our Cal has been estimating it from the start. Listen to this obituary of activity and pre-order The Chisel's new album What A Fucking Nightmare, out in a couple of weeks. Catch them on tour in the UK with Rifle, too. Absolve yourself of your worst work story: WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://...

Martin Courtney (Real Estate) - err, Real Estate

January 09, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes

Martin Courtney is giving it another shot. Daniel (23 February via Domino) follows 2020's The Main Thing, which was underpinned by Courtney's relationship with being a full-time musician. In this episode, he reflects on the unexpected attention his band received in their early iteration and how his daily life is about to be shaken up by the touring schedule of a new album. Absolve yourself of your worst work story: WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song an...

Max Levy (Garden Centre) - Driving the Brighton seafront train

January 04, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour

Max Levy of Garden Centre tells me about the hat-wearing job in Brighton, working at the football museum, and writing loads of lyrics at the new 9-5. We talk about Sister Midnight, who are creating a new music venue in London: https://www.sistermidnight.org/ Absolve yourself of your worst work story: WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart t...

Holiday Re-Run: Kevin Morby

December 28, 2023 12:55 - 20 minutes

A highlight of Kevin Morby's episode in 2020. Tell me your work story, WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8 Photo: Katie Crutchfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holiday Re-Run: Lambrini Girls

December 22, 2023 03:00 - 45 minutes

Lily and Phoebe eye up the mountain of touring as their You're Welcome EP comes out. First broadcast 6 June 2023. Tell me your work story, WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8 Photo: Marilena Vlachopoulou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Holiday Re-Run: Ian Shelton (Militarie Gun)

December 19, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutes

Ian Shelton tells us about making music videos, truck driving jobs and touring since he was 17. Life Under The Gun is out now. Tell me your work story, WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Duzsik (HEALTH) - Noise and Rockstar Games

December 14, 2023 13:40 - 52 minutes

Jacob from HEALTH tells me about early European trips, DIY scenes and how the band started working with Rockstar Games. RAT WARS is out now. Tell me your work story, WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech:  https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Eels - Christmas and The Nashville Handshake

December 12, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes

E tells us about making the move to LA, finding his place as a full-time songwriter and Christmas songs. 'Christmas, Why You Gotta Do Me Like This?' and Eels Good, Essential Ells Vol.2 are out now. Tell me your work story, WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&...

Benny Horowitz (The Gaslight Anthem) - Woodshops and what work really means

December 08, 2023 13:52 - 1 hour

Drummer of the legendary New Jersey band The Gaslight Anthem, the lovely Benny Horowitz joins me today. Talking woodshops, relationships, coming back from their time off, and their new album History Books - out now. Tell me your work story, WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=1...

Jem Siow (SPEED) - Classical flute player... "it was like Whiplash"

December 07, 2023 04:00 - 37 minutes

A classical flute player, Jem Siow from SPEED is not your usual hardcore vocalist. In this episode, Jem tells us about going to university to study flute ("it was like Whiplash"), learning the hard way that it wasn't his right path and solidifying his home in hardcore in the process. Gang Called Speed is out now via Flatspot. Tell me your work story, WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home w...

Frank Carter - Tattoos and self kindness

December 05, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes

The Rattlesnakes singer tells me about the first CDs he bought on Watford High Street, his journey through Gallows and Pure Love, building his autonomy zone and how the new album Dark Rainbow is about being kind to himself. Dark Rainbow is out 26 January. Tell me your work story, WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.app...

Lauran Hibberd - On her Waterstones autobiography

December 04, 2023 11:54 - 32 minutes

THE Lauran Hibberd joins today, telling us how she's a grower, saying hi to Avril, offering advice on how to talk to groups of people, the passing of her dad, her favourite Gilmore Girls episode and more. Her second album Girlfriend Material is out in March. Tell me your work story, WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps....

Eugene Hütz (Gogol Bordello) - Building Your Own Stage

December 01, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutes

Ukranian born Eguene Hutz tells me about moving to New York, labouring, getting kicked out of CBGBs and more. 'Solidartity', Gogol Bordello's cover of Angelic Upstarts featuring Bernard Sumner is out now. Catch the band on tour next week. Tell me your work story, WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-...