Freddie Meredith on the plight of self-taped auditions, working at the pub and his fringe show about a desperate smoking area dweller. Catch him at Baby Grand at Pleasance Courtyard throughout August: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/freddie-meredith-need-light

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Rory's Edinburgh Fringe show starts this week. Last week he joined us on putting together its final touches, playing in a band, his laundry list of jobs and stage fright. Find info on the fringe show: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/rory-marshall-thank-you-opportunity

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Falkirk romantic punk rockers Brògeal join us at Deer Shed to talk about working a double pizza team during Covid, putting on shows in their hometown and making dreary days into colourful tunes. Their album Tuesday Paper Club is out now.

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The North are good rock 'n roll powerpop - reminds me of The Exploding Hearts, Buzzcocks or early Cribs, who I saw them do a fine job of supporting a few weeks ago. Sian and Billy joined us at Truck festival to talk about open mics, working at Home Bargains and their whirlwind year.

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At Truck Festival, Ziggy and Joe from the Shitboys discuss working in sewage and building sites, what it's like to have a queer vegan message in the conservative Faroe Islands and how Joe lives with his 91-year-old grandmother.

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Gettting in a room to write with Big Thief, Billie Marten and Tomberlin collaborator Philip Weinrobe, Nell Mescal's satisfying new track 'Settles' is out now. She talks about moving from Ireland to London as a teenager, the mysery of songwriting, family life and a classic quitting story.

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Andrew and Charles Hendy of The Mary Wallopers sit with us on bucking society's norms, speaking up for equality, justice and fairness, trad songs that have lasted hundreds of years and - now, 10 years into being a band - making their first album of original songs. Paddywhackery is out 18 September, produced by James Skelly of The Coral.

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Ebbb's debut album Shallow Hits is a must listen. It's an addictive, satisying listen that keeps getting better as your work your way through it, giving a solid amount of left hooks. Scott and Will tell us about their double lives as a trad drummer and teacher - and how they started the band out of frustration. Shallow Hits is out now on Ninja Tune.

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Josh and Ben - along with their DIY label Breakfast Records and manager Alice - are sailing on in unchartered, French house inspired waters. Having recently become the biggest band in Britain* after being the Best Band in Britain for some two years, their new album Massive Champion (out 14 August - pre order it now) is set for semi-global domination. Get your copy of Massive Champion: https://getdownservices.bandcamp.com/album/massive-champion

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10 years of being a band, Mini Skirt have been pulling the thread and getting as much out of playing music as they can. Happy bricklaying or painting at home and happy enough on tour, it's a good life. Their latest album All That We Know is out now.

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