Episodes

For this episode we spoke to Manchester band, PINS, just before the release of their new album, Hot Slick. We talked to the band about launching their new album during a global pandemic, collaborating with Iggy Pop and of course, the song they wish they wrote, a song by Suicide released in 1988. We both first saw PINS at Sheffield’s, Tramlines Festival in 2013. They were on a really cool bill with another of our favourites, Skylarkin. As well as successful tours in their own right, PINS have ha...

For this episode we spoke to Manchester band, PINS, just before the release of their new album, Hot Slick. We talked to the band about launching their new album during a global pandemic, collaborating with Iggy Pop and of course, the song they wish they wrote, a song by Suicide released in 1988. We both first saw PINS at Sheffield’s, Tramlines Festival in 2013. They were on a really cool bill with another of our favourites, Skylarkin. As well as successful tours in their own right, PINS have ha...

For this episode we spoke to Manchester band, PINS, just before the release of their new album, Hot Slick. We talked to the band about launching their new album during a global pandemic, collaborating with Iggy Pop and of course, the song they wish they wrote, a song by Suicide released in 1988. We both first saw PINS at Sheffield’s, Tramlines Festival in 2013. They were on a really cool bill with another of our favourites, Skylarkin. As well as successful tours in their own right, PINS have ha...

For this episode, we spoke to Charles Watson, member of Sheffield band Slow Club. Charles’ debut solo album “Now That I Am A River” was released in 2018 leading UK independent label, Moshi Moshi. The album was released to critical acclaim and was named one of the albums of the year by BBC Radio 6 Music presenter, Lauren Laverne. Slow Club were a successful indie band, spanning a period of almost 10 years. They released four albums from “Yeah So” in 2009 through to “One Day All Of This Won’t Mat...

For this episode, we spoke to Charles Watson, member of Sheffield band Slow Club. Charles’ debut solo album “Now That I Am A River” was released in 2018 leading UK independent label, Moshi Moshi. The album was released to critical acclaim and was named one of the albums of the year by BBC Radio 6 Music presenter, Lauren Laverne. Slow Club were a successful indie band, spanning a period of almost 10 years. They released four albums from “Yeah So” in 2009 through to “One Day All Of This Won’t Mat...

For this episode, we spoke to Charles Watson, member of Sheffield band Slow Club. Charles’ debut solo album “Now That I Am A River” was released in 2018 leading UK independent label, Moshi Moshi. The album was released to critical acclaim and was named one of the albums of the year by BBC Radio 6 Music presenter, Lauren Laverne. Slow Club were a successful indie band, spanning a period of almost 10 years. They released four albums from “Yeah So” in 2009 through to “One Day All Of This Won’t Mat...

Alessi’s Ark is the brainchild of Alessi Laurent-Marke. After various band formations over the last 10 years or so, Alessi is now joined by Jason Santos on keys, programming and making planters for their balcony. During our conversation, we discussed recording Alessi’s debut album in Nebraska, the new EP, Truth, and how Alessi’s newly found faith has affected her work, and of course, the song they wish they wrote, a song by Dawes. Alessi’s Ark have released four albums to date, the first, ‘Note...

Alessi’s Ark is the brainchild of Alessi Laurent-Marke. After various band formations over the last 10 years or so, Alessi is now joined by Jason Santos on keys, programming and making planters for their balcony. During our conversation, we discussed recording Alessi’s debut album in Nebraska, the new EP, Truth, and how Alessi’s newly found faith has affected her work, and of course, the song they wish they wrote, a song by Dawes. Alessi’s Ark have released four albums to date, the first, ‘Note...

Alessi’s Ark is the brainchild of Alessi Laurent-Marke. After various band formations over the last 10 years or so, Alessi is now joined by Jason Santos on keys, programming and making planters for their balcony. During our conversation, we discussed recording Alessi’s debut album in Nebraska, the new EP, Truth, and how Alessi’s newly found faith has affected her work, and of course, the song they wish they wrote, a song by Dawes. Alessi’s Ark have released four albums to date, the first, ‘Note...

In our first episode we talk to Sam Brookes. During our conversation, Sam talked about his music, his approach to songwriting and his relationship through music, with his Dad, who is sadly no longer with us; and of course he played us his version of his chosen song by Willy Mason. Sam is one of the UK’s leading alt-folk artists with over 20 million streams on Spoifty. Sam has released two albums to date; his first in 2011, followed by his second, Kairos in 2014. The last six years has seen a fe...

In our first episode we talk to Sam Brookes. During our conversation, Sam talked about his music, his approach to songwriting and his relationship through music, with his Dad, who is sadly no longer with us; and of course he played us his version of his chosen song by Willy Mason. Sam is one of the UK’s leading alt-folk artists with over 20 million streams on Spoifty. Sam has released two albums to date; his first in 2011, followed by his second, Kairos in 2014. The last six years has seen a fe...

In our first episode we talk to Sam Brookes. During our conversation, Sam talked about his music, his approach to songwriting and his relationship through music, with his Dad, who is sadly no longer with us; and of course he played us his version of his chosen song by Willy Mason. Sam is one of the UK’s leading alt-folk artists with over 20 million streams on Spoifty. Sam has released two albums to date; his first in 2011, followed by his second, Kairos in 2014. The last six years has seen a fe...