The Boys in the Band Podcast
By Peter Smith & Richard Gallagher
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Hey scenesters!
On The Boys in the Band Podcast we bring you exclusive interviews with the musicians who soundtracked the 00s indie scene.
The best gigs, the secrets to songwriting the biggest hits, and what came next… Hear the inside stories from your favourite bands.
If you loved that scene - The Libertines, Arctic Monkeys, Mystery Jets, The Cribs, The Maccabees, The Holloways etc - then this is the podcast for you!
Get in touch and let us know your favourite bands/songs/gigs from the era.
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Written, presented and produced by Peter Smith and Richard Gallagher
Artwork by Daniel Curtin
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Razorlight @ Hammersmith Apollo - REACTION PODCAST
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May 12, 2023 |
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98: The Wombats - Dan Haggis on Liverpool 00s scene, a long-awaited No1 album and a changing sound
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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97: Tribes - Johnny Lloyd on the end of the 00s era, his band's comeback & Camden's best gig venues!
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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96: Meet Me In The Bathroom - Filmmakers Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace on their movie about the NYC 00s indie scene
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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95: Black Kids - Reggie Youngblood on lighting up the UK then and now, making music to dance to and quirky song titles
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Dec 03, 2022 |
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94: Tied to the 00s: Honey Moon - Sharing a recording studio with Babyshambles and playing ska punk with Mick Jones, growing up in the Birmingham scene, and a sun-kissed debut album
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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93: My 00s No1 Album - Killian from Boy & Bear makes his pick
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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92: Tied to the 00s: The Howlers - Posting out the new EP, dizzy recording sessions, and a riotous Courteeners gig
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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91: My 00s No1 Album - Steve and Mark from Kodaline make their picks
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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90: Tied to the 00s: October Drift - iPod Mini playlists, rocking their local festival Glastonbury, and being mentored by Editors
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Aug 19, 2022 |
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89: Tied to the 00s: The Skinner Brothers - Wild live shows, Instagram vs reality in the music business, and touring with 00s icons
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May 06, 2022 |
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88: Tied to the 00s: RATS - Joe and Lowell on a 'flying' Liverpool scene, combining 00s inspirations with rap for their 'indie dub' sound, and supporting Liam Gallagher
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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87: My 00s No1 Album - Mark Greaney from JJ72 picks () by Sigur Ros
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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86: JJ72 - Mark Greaney on playing Glastonbury at 20, a two-year transformation in the indie scene, and teaching the likes of Fontaines DC at music school
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Apr 15, 2022 |
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85: My 00s No1 Album - Luke and Hugh from The Kooks pick albums by The Strokes and Jamie T
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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84: The Kooks - Luke and Hugh on epic anniversary shows, new music, a breakout debut album and why their best is still to come
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Mar 19, 2022 |
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83: My 00s No1 Album - Jim and David from Air Traffic pick albums by Dizzee Rascal and Arcade Fire
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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82: Air Traffic - Flying high at a young age, record deal finances, going big in Belgium, and pool competitions at an iconic studio
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Feb 26, 2022 |
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81: My 00s No1 Album - James Walsh from Starsailor picks Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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80: Starsailor - James Walsh on 20 years of Love Is Here, acoustic guitars, a 'house banger' remix, and supporting The Rolling Stones
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Nov 20, 2021 |
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79: My 00s No1 Album - Charles Cave from White Lies picks Now Here Is Nowhere by Secret Machines
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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78: White Lies and Fear of Flying - Charles Cave on how a mystery Myspace page launched White Lies, and touring with Jamie T, The Maccabees and more as Fear of Flying during the 00s indie scene
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Nov 13, 2021 |
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77: My 00s No1 Album - Chris Cester from Jet picks Veni Vidi Vicious by The Hives
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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76: Jet - Chris Cester on mega-hit 'Are You Gonna Be My Girl', great tour stories with Oasis, and how four Aussies stormed to global success
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Nov 06, 2021 |
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75: My 00s No1 Album - Nick and Thomas from The Spinto Band picks albums by Beck and The Unicorns
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Nov 03, 2021 |
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74: The Spinto Band - Nick and Thomas on 'Oh Mandy', four albums, breaking out in the UK, and love for The Beatles
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Oct 29, 2021 |
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73: My 00s No1 Album - Fred from Spector & Les Incompetents picks albums by The Mars Volta and The Video Nasties
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Oct 26, 2021 |
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72: Spector & Les Incompetents - Fred Macpherson on the London 00s indie scene, the search for the right sound, and a new album
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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71: My 00s No1 Album - Tahita and Andy from New Young Pony Club pick albums by Life Without Buildings and Bloc Party
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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70: New Young Pony Club - Tahita and Andy on lyrical precision, claps and cowbells, and bizarre gigs in Hong Kong and Kazakhstan
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Sep 03, 2021 |
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69: My 00s No1 Album - Tom from Black Wire picks The Moldy Peaches album
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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68: Black Wire - Tom Greatorex on rocking the Leeds scene, life on tour with The Cribs, and the Black Wire gig that inspired I Predict A Riot
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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67: My 00s No1 Album - Ben and Kieran from The Cooper Temple Clause pick albums by Arcade Fire and Interpol
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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66: The Cooper Temple Clause - Ben and Kieran on touring the world, fancy dress Thursdays, and chaotic football matches with Muse
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Aug 20, 2021 |
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65: My 00s No1 Album - Matt Maust from Cold War Kids picks The Good, The Bad & The Queen
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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64: Cold War Kids - Matt Maust on motivation and longevity, their Modest Mouse connections, and writing music with beer glasses
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Aug 13, 2021 |
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63: Giddy Stratospheres - Laura Jean Marsh tells us about her new film set in the heart of the 00s indie scene
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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62: My 00s No1 Album - Felix from The Maccabees picks Natural History by I Am Kloot
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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61: The Maccabees - Felix White on the story behind award-winning albums, electric live shows, and indie-cricket crossovers!
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Aug 06, 2021 |
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60: My 00s No1 Album - Nick from Kaiser Chiefs picks Is This It by The Strokes
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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59: Kaiser Chiefs - Nick Hodgson on 'I Predict A Riot', his 'magic piano', doing it differently, and songwriting for others
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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58: My 00s No1 Album - Sym from The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster picks Relationship of Command by At The Drive-In
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May 11, 2021 |
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57: The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster - Sym Gharial on Brighton and bass lines, Liam Gallagher's favourite music video, and a surprising movie role
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May 07, 2021 |
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56: The Horrors - Faris Badwan on being inspired by the 00s indie club scene, the evolving sound of the band, and what's coming next
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Apr 30, 2021 |
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55: My 00s No1 Album - Boy Kill Boy pick albums by Interpol, The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, and more!
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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54: Boy Kill Boy - From Banksy's role in their formation, and a surreal Top of the Pops appearance, to recording in LA after a rapid rise
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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53: My 00s No1 Album - Adam from Babyshambles picks Let's Get Out Of This Country by Camera Obscura
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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52: Babyshambles - Adam Ficek on stepping into a whirlwind, writing, recording, and touring with Pete Doherty, psychotherapy and much more!
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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51: The Music - Adam Nutter on a rapid rise and wild ride, iconic artwork, and why he didn't touch his guitar for 10 years
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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50: My 00s No1 Album - Rab from Glasvegas picks Standing on the Shoulder of Giants by Oasis
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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49: Glasvegas - Rab Allan on being discovered by Alan McGee and Carl Barat, tour tales with U2, Kings of Leon and Oasis, a long-awaited fourth album, and living in the Amazon!
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Apr 02, 2021 |
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48: The Pigeon Detectives - Singer Matt Bowman on the band's hit singles, riotous tours, and a famous Live Lounge performance
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Mar 27, 2021 |
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47: The Hives - Howlin' Pelle Almqvist on being a seven-year overnight success, the secrets to their famous live shows, and why rock 'n' roll is in your genes
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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46: My 00s No1 Album - Matt from The Dead 60s picks Some Cities by Doves
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Dec 19, 2020 |
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45: My 00s No1 Album - Jon and Maz from Little Man Tate pick Up the Bracket and Original Pirate Material
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Dec 12, 2020 |
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44: My 00s No1 Album - Alfie from The Holloways picks Hot Fuss by The Killers
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Dec 05, 2020 |
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43: My 00s No1 Album - Joseph from The Tunics picks Up the Bracket by The Libertines
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Dec 02, 2020 |
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42: The Tunics - Joseph Costello on being inspired by the Libertines, becoming a hit in Germany, and being banned from playing live by Croydon Council
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Nov 28, 2020 |
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41: My 00s No1 Album - Ronnie from Littl'ans picks A Hundred Miles Off by The Walkmen
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Nov 25, 2020 |
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40: Ronnie Joice - Littl’ans, touring with Babyshambles, London's best indie club nights of the '00s
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Nov 21, 2020 |
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39: Our influences - The Libertines: Gary Powell on what the band were listening to when they recorded Up The Bracket
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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38: The Libertines - Gary Powell on the music, the mayhem, and the magic, plus Pete & Carl's bond, and what's next
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Nov 14, 2020 |
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37: My 00s No1 Album - Sam from Hope of the States picks In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country by Boards of Canada
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Nov 11, 2020 |
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36: Hope of the States - Sam Herlihy on epic albums, a big-money record deal, and a career-switch to the restaurant industry
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Nov 07, 2020 |
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35: My 00s No1 Album - James from Mumm-Ra picks Clap Your Hands Say Yeah by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
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Nov 04, 2020 |
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34: Mumm-Ra - She's Got You High and a movie soundtrack, favourite gig venues, and tears after a Fuji Rock Festival show
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Oct 31, 2020 |
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33: My 00s No1 Album - Bjorn Agren from Razorlight picks Is This It by The Strokes
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Oct 28, 2020 |
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32: Razorlight - Bjorn on the band's classic albums and new music, headlining huge festivals, and the real Johnny Borrell
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Oct 24, 2020 |
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31: My 00s No1 Album - Graham Wright from Tokyo Police Club picks Fever to Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs
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Oct 21, 2020 |
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30: Tokyo Police Club - Graham Wright on huge festival shows, almost leaving their biggest hit off the album, and appearing on Desperate Housewives
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Oct 17, 2020 |
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29: My 00s No1 Album - Rob, Grant & Deano from The Rifles
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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28: The Rifles - The best backstage bars, playing with Paul Weller, appearing on Soccer AM, and much more!
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Oct 10, 2020 |
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27: My 00s No1 Album - Coz from Larrikin Love picks Panic Prevention by Jamie T
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Oct 07, 2020 |
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26: Larrikin Love - Coz Kerrigan on The Freedom Spark, burning out, and that mythical Thamesbeat scene
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Oct 03, 2020 |
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25: My 00s No1 Album - Baz from the Fratellis picks Howl by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
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Sep 30, 2020 |
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24: The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger, cracking America, a hiatus and a comeback, and new album news
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Sep 26, 2020 |
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23: The Dead 60s - Matt McManamon on Riot Radio, breaking America, an unreleased second album, and playing with The Specials
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Sep 12, 2020 |
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22: Hot Hot Heat - Steve Bays on pop and punk, the best UK venues, building a recording studio, and hit single Bandages
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Sep 05, 2020 |
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21: The Long Blondes - Kate Jackson and Dorian Cox on being unsigned stars then indie disco hits... and making the NME Cool List
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Aug 29, 2020 |
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20: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Accidental internet pioneers, getting experimental, and famous fans
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Aug 22, 2020 |
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19: Blood Red Shoes - Laura-Mary Carter on a distinctive, developing sound, running a record label, and why #brokenrecord matters
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Aug 15, 2020 |
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18: The Pipettes - Rose Elinor Dougall on a 50s/60s concept, manufacturing pop, and breaking away as a solo artist
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Aug 08, 2020 |
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17: Special Needs - A critically-acclaimed rise, a delayed debut album, controversy, comebacks, and a new solo project
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Aug 01, 2020 |
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16: Athlete - Joel Pott on south London roots, Wires, and writing songs with George Ezra
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Jul 25, 2020 |
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15: Joe Carnall - Milburn, Reverend and The Makers, Good Cop Bad Cop, comparisons with Arctic Monkeys, and lots of football analogies
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Jul 18, 2020 |
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14: Vincent Vincent and the Villains - Mark Ogus on becoming indie DJ favourites, a Rumble with Charlie Waller, Top of the Pops disillusionment, and a new career with Monty's Deli
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Jul 15, 2020 |
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13: The Rumble Strips - Charlie Waller on trumpets, performing with Mark Ronson, and Copenhagen vs Cuba
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Jul 11, 2020 |
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12: Rebecca Lucy Taylor - Slow Club to Self Esteem, indie folk to pop, plus painting, poetry, and a Lady Gaga review!
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Jul 04, 2020 |
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11: Preston - The Ordinary Boys, Celebrity Big Brother, Nevermind the Buzzcocks, Philadelphia, and songwriting hits for others
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Jun 27, 2020 |
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10: Har Mar Superstar - Beats and briefs, wild London parties, collaborating with indie stars, and how his colouring books are helping COVID-19 victims
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Jun 20, 2020 |
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9: Art Brut - From forming a band to playing with Oasis, indie dust-ups, Emily Kane, and comic book heroes
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Jun 13, 2020 |
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8: The Von Bondies - C'mon C'mon magic, UK breakthrough, women who rock, and the comeback
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Jun 06, 2020 |
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7: Beans On Toast - Alt-folk inspirations, running iconic indie club nights, prolific songwriting secrets, and releases in lockdown
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May 30, 2020 |
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6: The Automatic - A Monster hit, a top 10 'robbery', a line-up change & Welsh inspirations
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May 23, 2020 |
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5: The Subways - Unsigned at Glasto, rock & roll kings & queens, Cambridge Uni, and a new album in lockdown
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May 16, 2020 |
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4: Frank Turner - Hardcore to troubadour, playing the Olympics, saving music venues & writing a new album in lockdown
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May 09, 2020 |
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3: The Holloways - Highs, lows and loss, Pitbull and Pete Doherty, and a 2020 return
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May 02, 2020 |
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2: The Futureheads - The Hounds of Love story, representing Sunderland, getting experimental & mental health in the music industry
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Apr 24, 2020 |
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1: Little Man Tate - The Sheffield scene, fan connections, rivalry regrets, fashion faux pas & comeback plans
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Apr 18, 2020 |
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The Boys in the Band Podcast is coming!
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Apr 16, 2020 |