Sending Signals
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA show about music and creativity.
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Stewart Copeland (The Police) / Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai)
June 02, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBWelcome to Season 2! Very excited to have Stewart Copeland on the show this week. The Police were a formative band for me growing up, and Stewart is a great storyteller. We dig into The Police reunion tour, creativity during lockdown, and coming to terms with your father being a spy... Also on the show, Stuart Braithwaite of legendary Scottish post-rockers Mogwai! Find me on Twitter @signalspodcast Find me on Instagram @sendingsignalspodcast mogwai.co.uk stewartcopeland.net
Ian Anderson / Field Report
March 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBHi! This month, hear my chat with befluted (not a word) frontman of Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson, as he embarks on 2 tours in 2020. Also, enjoy a fantastic conversation with one of the greatest 21st century songwriters, Chris Porterfield of Field Report. As a special treat, you can also hear an acoustic version of “Blind Spot”. This is currently the only place you can hear this recording (unless you have the tour only, erm, cassette, or you’ve hacked Chris’ computer, or he sent it to you, or so...
Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) / Field Report
March 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBHi! This month, hear my chat with befluted (not a word) frontman of Jethro Tull, Ian Anderson, as he embarks on 2 tours in 2020. Also, enjoy a fantastic conversation with one of the greatest 21st century songwriters, Chris Porterfield of Field Report. As a special treat, you can also hear an acoustic version of “Blind Spot”. This is currently the only place you can hear this recording (unless you have the tour only, erm, cassette, or you’ve hacked Chris’ computer, or he sent it to you, or so...
Tim Wheeler (Ash) / Derek Shulman (Gentle Giant)
February 04, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBAhoy! This month, Tim Wheeler of Ash is here talking 25 years of the band, along with Derek Shulman of Gentle Giant talking about the band’s mammoth new box set.
Tim Wheeler / Derek Shulman
February 04, 2020 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MBAhoy! This month, Tim Wheeler of Ash is here talking 25 years of the band, along with Derek Shulman of Gentle Giant talking about the band’s mammoth new box set.
Danny McNamara / Russell Leetch
December 28, 2019 12:02 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBIn one of the highlights of the series, and a special extended episode, I have a deep and candid conversation with Danny McNamara from Embrace. It’s a wide-ranging conversation taking in mental health issues like PTSD and OCD, as well as physical ones. We talk through the highs and lows of the band and the future. I think it’s a pretty special conversation. Also on the show, Russell Leetch from Editors talks us through their new best of, “Black Gold”. Enjoy, and let me know what you think.
Danny McNamara (Embrace) / Russell Leetch (Editors)
December 28, 2019 12:02 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBIn one of the highlights of the series, and a special extended episode, I have a deep and candid conversation with Danny McNamara from Embrace. It’s a wide-ranging conversation taking in mental health issues like PTSD and OCD, as well as physical ones. We talk through the highs and lows of the band and the future. I think it’s a pretty special conversation. Also on the show, Russell Leetch from Editors talks us through their new best of, “Black Gold”. Enjoy, and let me know what you think.
Digby Fairweather / Mikael Jorgensen (Wilco)
December 03, 2019 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBGreetings! This month Jazz legend Digby Fairweather talks about his career, the past and future of jazz, the nature of genre, and his work with The Jazz Centre UK. It’s a good one! Also, Wilco member Mikael Jorgensen chats about the band’s latest record, the rather dark “Ode To Joy”, and touring with one of the best live bands on the planet! Enjoy! Twitter: @signalspodcast Insta: @sendingsignalspodcast
Digby Fairweather / Mikael Jorgensen
December 03, 2019 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBGreetings! This month Jazz legend Digby Fairweather talks about his career, the past and future of jazz, the nature of genre, and his work with The Jazz Centre UK. It’s a good one! Also, Wilco member Mikael Jorgensen chats about the band’s latest record, the rather dark “Ode To Joy”, and touring with one of the best live bands on the planet! Enjoy! Twitter: @signalspodcast Insta: @sendingsignalspodcast
Craig Finn / Les McKeown
November 05, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBRollermania comes to Sending Signals! Yes, Les McKeown is on, talking about his time in the whirlwind of fame, and the toll of touring in your 60’s. You can also hear my chat with The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn, talking about his excellent new solo record “I Need A New War”. Come and get it!
Craig Finn / Les McKeown (Bay City Rollers)
November 05, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBRollermania comes to Sending Signals! Yes, Les McKeown is on, talking about his time in the whirlwind of fame, and the toll of touring in your 60’s. You can also hear my chat with The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn, talking about his excellent new solo record “I Need A New War”. Come and get it!
Steve Howe / Steve Hackett
October 01, 2019 21:31 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBProg-tastic! This month Steve Howe of Yes discusses his new record with The Steve Howe Trio, picking Yes setlists, and playing gigs in a prison. Also, former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett talks life on the road, his current tour performing “Selling England By The Pound” in full, and hayfever! Twitter: @signalspodcast Instagram: @sendingsignalspodcast
Lloyd Cole / Steve Hogarth
September 03, 2019 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBAnd we’re back. Did you miss me? This month Lloyd Cole talks divisive new album “Guesswork” and the challenges of being creative as you get older. Steve Hogarth of Marillion is also on, reflecting on 30 years with the band, as they tentatively start work on a new album ahead of a UK tour later this year. marillion.com lloydcole.com Twitter: @signalspodcast Instagram: @sendingsignalspodcast
Lloyd Cole / Steve Hogarth (Marillion)
September 03, 2019 06:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBAnd we’re back. Did you miss me? This month Lloyd Cole talks divisive new album “Guesswork” and the challenges of being creative as you get older. Steve Hogarth of Marillion is also on, reflecting on 30 years with the band, as they tentatively start work on a new album ahead of a UK tour later this year. marillion.com lloydcole.com Twitter: @signalspodcast Instagram: @sendingsignalspodcast
Steve Ferrone / Bob Collum
August 06, 2019 06:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBEpisode 10! I'm still here! Delighted to have drummer Steve Ferrone of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as a guest this week. We discuss growing up, overcoming his addiction, and of course, the loss of Tom. Also on the show, Bob Collum pops in for a chat and performs a song for us from his latest record "Pay Pack and Carry".
Steve Ferrone / Bob Collum
August 06, 2019 06:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBEpisode 10! I'm still here! Delighted to have drummer Steve Ferrone of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as a guest this week. We discuss growing up, overcoming his addiction, and of course, the loss of Tom. Also on the show, Bob Collum pops in for a chat and performs a song for us from his latest record "Pay Pack and Carry".
Steve Ferrone (Heartbreakers) / Bob Collum
August 06, 2019 06:00 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBEpisode 10! I'm still here! Delighted to have drummer Steve Ferrone of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as a guest this week. We discuss growing up, overcoming his addiction, and of course, the loss of Tom. Also on the show, Bob Collum pops in for a chat and performs a song for us from his latest record "Pay Pack and Carry".
John Illsley / Mike Connell
July 30, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBHey hey hey! This week John Illsley of Dire Straits talks nostalgia, the pressure of being huge, and whether bass players should make solo albums. Also, you may remember The Connells for their hit "74-75" but there's a lot more to the band's career. It was awesome to talk to Mike Connell from the band about their past and future. theconnells.com johnillsley.com Find me on Twitter @signalspodcast Find me on Instagram @sendingsignalspodcast If you can, please subscribe, rate, and review ...
John Illsley (Dire Straits) / Mike Connell (The Connells)
July 30, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBHey hey hey! This week John Illsley of Dire Straits talks nostalgia, the pressure of being huge, and whether bass players should make solo albums. Also, you may remember The Connells for their hit "74-75" but there's a lot more to the band's career. It was awesome to talk to Mike Connell from the band about their past and future. theconnells.com johnillsley.com Find me on Twitter @signalspodcast Find me on Instagram @sendingsignalspodcast If you can, please subscribe, rate, and review ...
Grant Nicholas (Feeder) / Tony Banks (Genesis)
July 23, 2019 06:20 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBGreetings! Episode 8 is here. Grant Nicholas is on the show this week, talking about the upcoming Feeder album “Tallulah”. We talk about the ups and downs of 25 years of Feeder; being creative in the face of tragedy, the process of making some of their records, and whether “Buck Rogers” irritates him too. Also I’m delighted to have Tony Banks of Genesis on the show. We talk about his new boxset of solo work, some Genesis geekery, and generally have a laugh. feederweb.com tonybanksmusic.co...
Grant Nicholas / Tony Banks
July 23, 2019 06:20 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBGreetings! Episode 8 is here. Grant Nicholas is on the show this week, talking about the upcoming Feeder album “Tallulah”. We talk about the ups and downs of 25 years of Feeder; being creative in the face of tragedy, the process of making some of their records, and whether “Buck Rogers” irritates him too. Also I’m delighted to have Tony Banks of Genesis on the show. We talk about his new boxset of solo work, some Genesis geekery, and generally have a laugh. feederweb.com tonybanksmusic.co...
Bev Bevan (ELO) / Eric Pulido (Midlake)
July 16, 2019 06:20 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThe spaceship is landing! Bev Bevan of ELO and The Move is on the show this week. We get real about ELO's first album, Bev's ill-advised ELO spin-off band, writing credits for drummers, and the great songs left off "Time". Also on the show, the very nice Eric Pulido of Midlake AKA "E.B. The Younger" talks about going solo, and the status of Midlake's ongoing hiatus. I also compare him to Harry Styles and Phil Collins. Dive in!
Bev Bevan / Eric Pulido
July 16, 2019 06:20 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThe spaceship is landing! Bev Bevan of ELO and The Move is on the show this week. We get real about ELO's first album, Bev's ill-advised ELO spin-off band, writing credits for drummers, and the great songs left off "Time". Also on the show, the very nice Eric Pulido of Midlake AKA "E.B. The Younger" talks about going solo, and the status of Midlake's ongoing hiatus. I also compare him to Harry Styles and Phil Collins. Dive in!
Jody Stephens (Big Star) / Katie Mullins (Poet)
July 09, 2019 06:25 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBHowdy! This week Big Star drummer Jody Stephens is here! Big Star are one of the greatest bands "evs" and they have such a mystique around them; it was so cool to talk to Jody from Ardent Studios where Big Star created most of their records, and where he now works! Also on the show, Professor of Creative Writing, poet, music writer Katie Mullins. We had an awesome conversation about teaching and grading creativity, the difference between lyrics and poetry, the desire to be liked, and er, Bi...
Jody Stephens / Katie Mullins
July 09, 2019 06:25 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBHowdy! This week Big Star drummer Jody Stephens is here! Big Star are one of the greatest bands "evs" and they have such a mystique around them; it was so cool to talk to Jody from Ardent Studios where Big Star created most of their records, and where he now works! Also on the show, Professor of Creative Writing, poet, music writer Katie Mullins. We had an awesome conversation about teaching and grading creativity, the difference between lyrics and poetry, the desire to be liked, and er, Bi...
Dennis Coffey / Derek J. Pack
July 02, 2019 06:25 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBImagine you could take a pill that reduced or even eliminated your body's need for sleep. Would you take it? What would be the implications for society if everyone took it? Those are some of the issues raised in "Dead Tired"; the debut novel from Derek J. Pack, one of my guests this week. Also, we take a trip over to "Motor City", Detroit. Guitarist Dennis Coffey is here talking about his early work with Del Shannon, his current solo career, and of course, the assembly line hit-making proce...
Dennis Coffey (Motown) / Derek J. Pack (Author)
July 02, 2019 06:25 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBImagine you could take a pill that reduced or even eliminated your body's need for sleep. Would you take it? What would be the implications for society if everyone took it? Those are some of the issues raised in "Dead Tired"; the debut novel from Derek J. Pack, one of my guests this week. Also, we take a trip over to "Motor City", Detroit. Guitarist Dennis Coffey is here talking about his early work with Del Shannon, his current solo career, and of course, the assembly line hit-making proce...
Dennis Coffey / Derek J. Pack
July 02, 2019 06:25 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBImagine you could take a pill that reduced or even eliminated your body's need for sleep. Would you take it? What would be the implications for society if everyone took it? Those are some of the issues raised in "Dead Tired"; the debut novel from Derek J. Pack, one of my guests this week. Also, we take a trip over to "Motor City", Detroit. Guitarist Dennis Coffey is here talking about his early work with Del Shannon, his current solo career, and of course, the assembly line hit-mak...
Clarisse Loughrey (Journalist) / Jo Bevan (Desperate Journalist)
June 25, 2019 06:25 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBWossup! This week we have a member of Desperate Journalist and an actual journalist whom I shall not refer to as "desperate". Clarisse Loughrey, is here! The Independent's Chief Film Critic, and occasional "substitute teacher" for the BBC's flagship movie show on 5Live (known as Wittertainment to those in the know) herself. I really enjoyed our chat. We talked about the current state of film journalism, its challenges, its rewards, and whether it can be considered a truly creative professi...
Clarisse Loughrey / Jo Bevan
June 25, 2019 06:25 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBWossup! This week we have a member of Desperate Journalist and an actual journalist whom I shall not refer to as "desperate". Clarisse Loughrey, is here! The Independent's Chief Film Critic, and occasional "substitute teacher" for the BBC's flagship movie show on 5Live (known as Wittertainment to those in the know) herself. I really enjoyed our chat. We talked about the current state of film journalism, its challenges, its rewards, and whether it can be considered a truly creative professi...
Neil Hannon (Divine Comedy) / Ben Brignell
June 18, 2019 06:30 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBYou're still here? Welcome back. This week the brilliant and hilarious Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy talks new album "Office Politics", ELO, Mastermind, and complains about Mike Rutherford's bass pedals. Also, designer and musician Ben Brignell discusses creativity in design, design principles, computers and stuff, and plays live! Visit thedivinecomedy.com and ben.bz for more info on this week's guests. Please could you also take a minute to rate and review the show!
Neil Hannon / Ben Brignell
June 18, 2019 06:30 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBYou're still here? Welcome back. This week the brilliant and hilarious Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy talks new album "Office Politics", ELO, Mastermind, and complains about Mike Rutherford's bass pedals. Also, designer and musician Ben Brignell discusses creativity in design, design principles, computers and stuff, and plays live! Visit thedivinecomedy.com and ben.bz for more info on this week's guests. Please could you also take a minute to rate and review the show!
Mike Rutherford (Genesis) / Nils Lofgren (E Street)
June 11, 2019 07:45 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBWelcome back. This week, Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford indulges my fan-boy questions, and we talk father-son relationships, and about the Mechanics' current activities. Also, we have a visitor from E Street! Nils Lofgren checks in from the road to discuss new album "Blue With Lou", writing with Lou Reed, playing with Neil Young, and I ask if playing with Springsteen is ever creatively stifling. Find me on Twitter @signalspodcast For more information on Mike Rutherford: @officialmatm...
Mike Rutherford / Nils Lofgren
June 11, 2019 07:45 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBWelcome back. This week, Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford indulges my fan-boy questions, and we talk father-son relationships, and about the Mechanics' current activities. Also, we have a visitor from E Street! Nils Lofgren checks in from the road to discuss new album "Blue With Lou", writing with Lou Reed, playing with Neil Young, and I ask if playing with Springsteen is ever creatively stifling. Find me on Twitter @signalspodcast For more information on Mike Rutherford: @officialmatm...
Colin Blunstone / Adam Duritz
June 04, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 46.2 MBThis week Counting Crows' Adam Duritz talks mental health and creativity, and the future (or possibly not) of the band. For more information on dissociative disorders (as mispronounced by me) visit; https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dissociative-disorders/ For more information on Counting Crows visit; http://countingcrows.com Also Colin Blunstone of The Zombies chats ahead of the band's induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. For more information on The Zombies visit; https://www.the...
Colin Blunstone / Adam Duritz
June 04, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 46.2 MBThis week Counting Crows' Adam Duritz talks mental health and creativity, and the future (or possibly not) of the band. For more information on dissociative disorders (as mispronounced by me) visit; https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dissociative-disorders/ For more information on Counting Crows visit; http://countingcrows.com Also Colin Blunstone of The Zombies chats ahead of the band's induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. For more information on The Zombies visit; https:...
Colin Blunstone / Adam Duritz (Counting Crows)
June 04, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 46.2 MBThis week Counting Crows' Adam Duritz talks mental health and creativity, and the future (or possibly not) of the band. For more information on dissociative disorders (as mispronounced by me) visit; https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dissociative-disorders/ For more information on Counting Crows visit; http://countingcrows.com Also Colin Blunstone of The Zombies chats ahead of the band's induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. For more information on The Zombies visit; https://www.the...
Trailer - "Is this thing on?"
May 08, 2019 19:26 - 5 minutes - 5.61 MBHi, I'm Matt, and you are? Welcome to the first series of SENDING SIGNALS. We have some incredible guests in the coming months, including MIKE RUTHERFORD, COLIN BLUNSTONE, ADAM DURITZ, JODY STEPHENS, CLARISSE LOUGHREY, DENNIS COFFEY, and many more. Thanks for being here. Find me on Twitter @signalspodcast