Chesney Hawkes burst onto our screens and radios in 1991, starring with Roger Daltrey in “Buddy’s Song” and topping the UK charts for five weeks with “The One And Only”. We chatted to Chesney about auditioning for “Buddy’s Song”, learning to play piano on John Lennon’s piano, and a whole lot more. Chesney’s based in LA now, but is heading to the UK for his first headline gig since the late 90s - on May 31st 2024 at the O2 Forum, Kentish Town. Get. On. It ..read more

  Rather than write a bit of blurb about our guest, DJ Paulette, here's what it says on the back cover of her fantastic new book, "Welcome To The Club - The Life and Lessons of a Black Woman DJ". "One of the Hacienda's first female DJs, DJ Paulette has scaled the heights of the music industry, playing to crowds of thousands all around the world. Here she tells her story, offering a remarkable view of the music industry from a Black woman's perspective. Behind the core values of peace, love, unity and respect, dance music is a world of exclusion, misogyny, racism and classism. But, as Paul ..read more

  Our latest episode is with founding member of Elbow, drummer Richard Jupp. We chat about U2, Elbow's iconic performance at Glastonbury in 2014, how the band came about, and strange exchanges with audiences at stadium gigs.  Please note: this episode contains a couple of sweary moments - mainly Jupp, the potty-mouth. Please like, subscribe and leave us a review - it always helps us to reach a wider audience, and puts a little spring in our steps... Merry Christmas!   ..read more

  We're (nearly) back! We've been sorting out a PLETHORA of interviews to bring you in the next few weeks, but in the meantime, here's our third compilation of favourite bits including Eddi Reader, Ren Harvieu, Manda Rin, Ralph Rolle, Anna Doble, Howard Murray, Tony Walsh, Rhodri Marsden and James Walsh. We chat about Night & Day Cafe, Soweto Gospel Choir, Manchester Collective, Kendrick Lamarr, The Lemonheads and a whole bunch more ..read more

  Here’s a bit of a special episode for you - Alex and Chris travelled to Kendal Calling and recorded a live episode in the woods with Trampolene’s wonderful Jack Jones. We chat about Pink Floyd, Pete Doherty, Dylan - and nicking a car to go and see Leonard Cohen play live. There are also some short clips from Alex and Chris in the fields. Make sure you check out Chris’s gallery from this special festival ..read more

  Sarah Blackwood chats to us about all things Dubstar, Client and Technique - in particular touring with Depeche Mode in 2002. Her choices of music are absolutely knockout, so check out the playlist. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Andy “Fletch” Fletcher. Go well, Fletch ..read more

  Andrew Paresi was the drummer on Morrissey's first three solo albums - "Viva Hate", "Bona Drag" (alongside Mike Joyce) and "Kill Uncle". We chat to him here about all things Morrissey, Sham 69, Frank Zappa and Paul Simon. Check out Andrew's documentary, "I Was Morrissey's Drummer", here.  Check out Chris's interview with Andrew, concentrating more on the drumming, here.  ..read more

  Episode 36 is with Blue Peter presenter #38, Richie Driss! We chat to Richie about Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Michael Jackson and Hans Zimmer. It's a beaut (and suitable for ALL the family)!   Also, if you go to our page at Podchaser.com and give us a quick review between now and the end of April, Podchaser and their partners Alitu will donate $1 to World Central Kitchen and their initiative #Chefs4Ukraine, which provides hot meals for those either caught up in the Ukraine conflict within the country or fleeing across the borders to safety.  It'll take you a couple of minutes and wo ..read more

  A missing episode! We thought we'd lost this conversation with Boo Radleys founder member Martin Carr, but turns out it was down the back of the settee with some loose change and the telly remote. So, this chat took place over a year ago and it's an absolute cracker, where we chat about The Boo Radleys, supporting Sugar in the US, seaside radio roadshows and Jimmy Webb. Enjoy ..read more

  Grant Nicholas is frontman of Feeder and, despite being massively under the weather, he joined us for a chat about festivals, Tom Petty, Radiohead, and the band's new album "Torpedo". Catch Feeder on tour in April 2022.   ..read more