Album of a lifetime

Album Of A Lifetime: Lavender Gray

The lovely Lavender Gray sat down with me recently to discuss the importance for sticking up for people's rights especially through music, musical theatre and of course Hannah Montana. They are an absolute delight and fantastic band to see live ! ( Also please keep your eyes peeled for new music to be released soon )

Volk Soup: Album Of A Lifetime

This week I spoke with the amazing Leeds based band 'Volk Soup'. in this episode we discussed how you can maintain a distinct sound whilst not sticking to a genre as well as if you can separate the art from the artist and listen to controversial figures.  They are an absolutely phenomenal band and a must see live so please check them out where you can 

Album of a lifetime: Dutch Wine

Luc from Scottish based band Dutch Wine kindly sat down with me to talk about the usual existential questions as well as the importance of cultivating grass route bands. If you get the chance to please check them out they are really cool and a must see. 

Album Of A lifetime: Mince

Mince are an amazing Leeds based band who where kind enough to decide to sit down with me many moons ago. They are a very raw and real indie rock band who are Definity a lot more than shouty shitty indie. If you like early artic monkeys you will absolutely love these guy. So please check out their music or go see them live when you have the chance !!!

Album Of A LIfetime: RATPAK

RATPAK are an amazing Leeds based queer punk collective who kindly sat down with me for a second time to discuss life, love and Lightning McQueen, as well as the importance of musical acts being able to have a voice under this current political climate. If you are free the 6th of September please check them out at Wharf Chambers where you'll be greeted with great music and even greater food. You won't want to miss it ! 

Album of a Lifetime: Echo Machine One

Today I spoke with anarchist Bradford based band ‘Echo Machine One’. In this episode we spoke about how growing your own vegetable patch can be a form of anarchy as well as different philosophical mantra's. 

Album of a lifetime: middle class guilt

Middle class guilt are a shetlands based collective who I had the pleasure of speaking with. We discussed what it was like growing up in Scotland what got them into music and class within the industry. 

Album of a lifetime: Cheap Dirty Horse

This week Nottingham queer folk punk band ‘cheap dirty horse’ sat down and spoke to me about falling in love with music, their local scene and dealing grief. It was an absolute pleasure having the opportunity to speak to them if you want to check them out they are going to be playing ‘GLADRAGS’ trans pride after party in Nottingham on the 21st of June. 

Album of a lifetime: Brand New Legs

Brand New Legs are an indie band from Manchester who last month released their single 'chamomile' which is a Sapphic love song exploring the lead singer Jen's first queer relationship.  
In the episode they discuss their inspirations and musical moments that defined their lives. 
They are going to Headlining Manchester's iconic Pink Room in September. So if you want to hear them live please go check them out then ! 
 

Album of a lifetime: HIGHWAVES

HIGHWAVES are a creative collective that have crafted a sound that races from spacious to suffocating, combining the dark aggression of grunge with dreamlike washes reminiscent of shoe-gaze. They have sat down with me to discuss growing up in a northern town. 
Their single 'Family Tree' is coming out on the 28th of March so please go check it out.