Scott Lavene is a singer-songwriter from Essex, England. He releases his third record, Disneyland in Dagenham, on May 10th, via Nothing Fancy. He then tours the UK in June. Show theme by Bis. GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…

Cam Cobb is a university professor and rock journalist from Canada. His music writing has appeared in such magazines as Record Collector, Shindig!, and Ugly Things. His new book, Weighted Down - The Complicated Life of Skip Spence, is out now. Show theme by Bis. GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th. Want more? Join T…

Fu Manchu is an American rock band formed in Orange County, California, in 1985. On this episode I speak to founding guitarist turned lead vocalist Scott Hill. The band release their 14th album, The Return Of Tomorrow, their first ever double album of new material, on June 14th. Show theme by Bis. GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON …

Cloud Nothings is an American indie rock band from Cleveland, Ohio, United States, founded by singer-songwriter Dylan Baldi in 2009. They release their eighth record, Final Summer, on April 19th, via Pure Noise Records. Show theme by Bis. GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music P…

Nadine Shah is a British singer and songwriter. Her fifth record, Filthy Underneath, was released in February. Show theme by Bis. GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXA Thankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley. Wilf…

Pillow Queens are an Irish indie rock band from Dublin, formed in 2016. They release their third LP, Name Your Sorrow, on April 19th, via Royal Mountain Records. Show theme by Bis. GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cX…

Cold Years are a rock band formed in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 2014. On this episode I speak to frontman Ross Gordon. Cold Years return with their third album, A Different Life, on April 26th. The band head out on tour the following month. Show theme by Bis. GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th. Want more? Join The Jame…

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This episode was originally published as a Patreon exclusive on February 5th, 2024. The K's debut album, I Wonder If The World Knows?, is out now. Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXA GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH GILES SMITH ON THURSDAY, MAY 9th. Thankyou to o…

Alien Ant Farm is an American rock band that formed in Riverside, California in 1996. They have sold over 5 million records to date. On this episode I speak to singer Dryden Mitchell and guitarist Terry Corso. Their upcoming sixth record, ~mAntras~, is released on April 26th. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFbBrwgResc Show…

Rozalla is a Zambian-born Zimbabwean popstar. She is best known for her 1991 smash hit, 'Everybody's Free (To Feel Good)'. She released her sixth album, Turn on The Light, in February. Rozalla will appear at Superboxx Festival at Rochester Castle, Kent, on July 6th, Reminisce Festival in Liverpool on September 7th, and on the Biggest Disco arena to…

Simon Fowler has been the frontman of Ocean Colour Scene since their formation in Birmingham, England, in 1989. Ocean Colour Scene headline Wychwood Festival, which takes place at Cheltenham Racecourse between May 31st and June 2nd. Tickets are available here. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbx-3yDs0nU&t=5s Show theme by B…

Swim Deep are a British indie band formed in Birmingham, England, in 2011. On this episode I speak to singer Austin Williams. The group release their fourth record, There’s A Big Star Outside, on June 7th. The band tour the UK that same month. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xPmCC1z8Fo&t=2587s Show theme by Bis. Want more?…

Chesney Hawkes is an English singer, songwriter, and occasional actor. Hawkes started his career at the age of 19 when he appeared in the 1991 film Buddy's Song, which featured his best-known single 'The One and Only' on the soundtrack. It topped the UK Singles Chart for five weeks and reached the top 10 in the United States. His sixth album will l…

Billy Reeves is an English songwriter, musician, record producer and BBC broadcaster. Formally a member of the London-based indie-band Theaudience - which featured a teenage Sophie Ellis-Bextor on vocals - Reeves now makes music under his own name. A lifelong fan of Brentford FC, he commentates live on the club's website as well as writing a column…

Luke Haines is an English musician, songwriter and author. He has recorded music under various names and with various bands, including The Auteurs, Baader Meinhof and Black Box Recorder. His new book, Freaks Out! Weirdos, Misfits and Deviants – The Rise and Fall of Righteous Rock ’n’ Roll, is released on April 4th, via Nine Eight Books. Watch this …

Emily Barker is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician and composer. Her music has featured as the theme to BBC dramas Wallander and The Shadow Line. With multi-instrumental trio the Red Clay Halo, she recorded four albums, before commencing a solo career. Her new album, Fragile as Humans, is released on May 3rd. Watch this episode here: https:/…

BMX Bandits are a legendary Scottish guitar pop band formed in Bellshill. Since their formation in 1985, vocalist Duglas T. Stewart has been their only permanent member. Their new album, Dreamers On The Run, is released on April 26th. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxSJl5eEC10&t=2s Show theme by Bis. GET TICKETS TO MY CONV…

Ed Harcourt is an Mercury Prize nominated English singer-songwriter and producer. His new album, his eleventh, is released on March 29th. It is titled El Magnifico. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjLAVxzNVEY Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9…

Leo Wyndham is the frontman and lead songwriter in the band Palace. The London based band release their new, fourth album, Ultrasound, on April 5th. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhMSCfVwyjk&t=119s Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXA Thank…

Dave McCabe is the frontman of The Zutons. The Liverpool based group release their fourth album, The Big Decider, their first record in 16 years, on April 26th, via ICEPOP. They tour the UK the same month. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bzn7sl_j83g Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon.…

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Anna Doble is the digital editor at BBC World Service and presents the weekly radio show Pick of the World. She previously worked at Radio 1 and Channel 4 News. Her first book, Connection is a Song: Coming Up and Coming Out Through the Music of the '90s, is released on May 9th via Nine Eight Books. Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The James McMah…

Bill Janovitz has been the singer and guitarist in Buffalo Tom since 1986. In recent years, away from the Boston born band, he's written music books. His 2023 book, Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time's Journey Through Rock & Roll History, was a New York Times Bestseller. Buffalo Tom release their new record, Jump Rope, on May 31st. Watch th…

Courting is a British electronic rock band based in Liverpool. On this episode I speak to singer Sean Murphy-O'Neill. The group released their second album, New Last Name, in January, via Lower Third and PIAS. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J42dZ82qGX0 Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patr…

Drew Millward is an English graphic artist, born in Coventry, raised in Bolton, but has resided in West Yorkshire for the past 24 years. And he drew this podcast's killer logo! Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXA Thankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley. Wilfreda…

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Kris Barras is a former pro-MMA fighter who fronts the Kris Barras Band. Recently signed to Earache Records, the Kris Barras Band release their new album, Halo Effect, on April 12th. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WalHjHTwVC4 Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.co…

Jamie Collinson is an author and music industry veteran, having worked at Ninja Tune with artists such as Wiley, Roots Manuva, Bonobo and Young Fathers. His new book, The Rejects: An Alternative History of Popular Music, is out now. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Roxj765iH8&t=3s Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The Jame…

Bokassa are a Norwegian rock band from Trondheim. On this episode I speak to vocalist and guitarist Jørn Kaarstad. The band released their new, fourth album, All Out of Dreams, last month. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_KR8VWMths&t=3s Show theme by Bis. GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR JAMIE COLLINSON AT ROCK '…

Richard Norris is a British record producer, songwriter, sound engineer, musician, DJ and writer. He is best known as a member of electronic dance band The Grid. His memoir, Strange Things Are Happening, is released on March 21st via White Rabbit. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xp6lkcQxBzA Show theme by Bis. GET TICKETS TO…

Bill Ryder-Jones is an English singer-songwriter, musician, music producer and composer from West Kirby, Merseyside. A founding member of The Coral, he left that band in 2008, going on to pursue a solo career, producing records for other artists and appearing as a session musician. He released his fifth studio album, Iechyd Da, in January this year…

Bo Ningen are a Japanese four-piece noise rock band. On this episode I speak to guitarists Yuki Tsujii and Kohhei Matsuda. They release their companion piece to cult director Alejandro Jodorowski's seminal film The Holy Mountain on March 1st, via Alcopop! Records. They perform the piece live at EartH, Hackney, London that evening. Watch this episod…

Courtney Taylor-Taylor, is an American singer-songwriter from Portland, Oregon. He is the lead singer and guitarist of alternative rock band The Dandy Warhols. The band release their new album, Rockmaker, on March 15th. Show theme by Bis. GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR JAMIE COLLINSON AT ROCK 'N' ROLL BOOK CLUB ON MARCH 7th. Want more? …

John Ryan Kaiser - aka Yot Club - is a singer-songwriter and producer from Mississippi, USA. He is best known for his single 'YKWIM?', which was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in November 2022. His second album, Rufus, is released on March 29th. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyPIt5gNNl…

Shoreline are a punk band from Münster, Germany. They are fronted by Hansol Seung. Their third album, and Pure Noise Records debut To Figure Out, is out now. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyPIt5gNNlU&feature=youtu.be Show theme by Bis. GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR JAMIE COLLINSON AT ROCK 'N' ROLL BOOK CLUB O…

Formz is a rapper and content creator from Hertfordshire. He’s recently worked with McLaren F1, The FA, JD Sports, Pepsi, Lynx, and BBC Bitesize. His new single, 'Keyboard Warriors', is out now. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyPIt5gNNlU&feature=youtu.be Show theme by Bis. GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR JAMIE C…

Exhorder is an American heavy metal band from New Orleans, Louisiana. Initially active from 1985 to 1994, the band reformed between 2008 and 2011, before getting back together again in 2017, subsequently releasing the now classic album, Mourn the Southern Skies two years later. It was their first studio album in 27 years. I speak to singer and foun…

Olivia Chaney is a Grammy nominated English folk singer, pianist, guitarist, harmonium player and songwriter. Her new album, Circus Of Desire, will be released on March 22nd. She tours the UK in April. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUcn0nvnJLM&t=1256s Show theme by Bis. GET TICKETS TO MY CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR JAMIE COL…

Between 1999 and 2016, John Bramwell fronted beloved Manchester indie rock oddballs I Am Kloot. Since that time, John has performed and released records under his own name. His new album, The Light Fantastic, is released on February 23rd. Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5j…

Gun are a Scottish hard rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. On this episode I speak to brothers Dante Gizzi (lead vocals) and Giuliano 'Jools' Gizzi (guitar). The band celebrate thirty years of their breakthrough album, 1994's Swagger, this year. They release their new album, Hombres, on April 12th. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/wa…

Olof Mörck is the guitarist and - alongside vocalist Elize Ryd - one of the songwriters in Swedish heavy metal band Amaranthe. He also plays in the power metal band, Dragonland. Amaranthe release their new album, The Catalyst, on February 23rd via Nuclear Blast. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XIDoXHJn5Y&feature=youtu.be S…

Manga Saint Hilare - aka Matthew Reid - is a UK grime artist, a three time MOBO Award nominee, and a sometime member of pioneering grime crew Roll Deep. He releases his new album, Everything Is Under Control, on February 16th. He tours the UK in February and March. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59L2-hn-1Zo&t=1s Show theme…

The Orphan The Poet are an alt pop duo hailing from Columbus, Ohio. They comprise David Eselgroth (vocals) and Jake Floyd (guitars). The group recently released their new single 'Daisies'. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpmtpUhtOsg Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.yout…

Will Potter is the bass player in Cud. Formed in Leeds in 1987, the group disbanded in 1995, reformed in 2006, and have been active ever since. He is also a comic book artist and writer. This podcast urges you to support his new project with legendary British comics artist Philip Bond, GEEZER. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?…

Drop Nineteens are an American shoegaze band from Boston, Massachusetts. Greg Ackell sings and plays guitar. After breaking up in 1995, they returned late last year with their first new record in thirty years, Hard Light. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJEkXAGCgIA Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music …

Vince Freeman is a UK based singer songwriter. Having first achieved national recognition via appearing on the BBC's The Voice UK in 2012, he releases his debut album, Scars, Ghosts & Glory on March 22nd. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw3yNwjXAx0 Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. …

Rory Ryan is a songwriter and producer from Galway, Ireland. His debut album, When You're Alone, How Does It Feel?, is due on March 22nd. Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXA Thankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley. Wilfreda Beehive. Andrew McMahon. Joe Frost. Co…

Wyndham Wallace is an English music journalist (Uncut, Classic Pop), who lives in Berlin, Germany. His first book, Lee, Myself & I, which concerns his friendship with the legendary Lee Hazlewood, was published in 2015 by Jawbone Press. His movie, Almost Fashionable: A Film About Travis, was released in 2018. Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The J…

The K's are a fast rising indie rock band from Earlestown, St Helens. Their debut album, I Wonder If The World Knows, is released on March 22nd. This is a preview of a paid episode - hear it in full here. Show theme by Bis. Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXA Thankyou to our Patreon m…