Daniel Dylan Wray on his anticipated first book, Groovy, Laidback & Nasty, the first ever authoritative history of Sheffield music (out today!).

Exhaustively researched and spanning almost seven decades, Groovy, Laidback and Nasty features over 150 new interviews with the likes of Richard Hawley, Arctic Monkeys, Pulp, Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem), The Human League, ABC and Cabaret Voltaire – along with countless others.

The book also delves deep into many of Sheffield's far-reaching cultural roots; from Peter Stringfellow's wild years as a club promoter in the 1960s to Toddla T's teenage breakthrough in the late 2000s, via Warp records, FON and seminal nightclubs such as Jive Turkey, Niche and Gatecrasher, as well as the noughties' so-called ‘New Yorkshire’ movement, a controversial rave-meets-religion movement turned cult, and a whole host of stories spanning worldwide pop stardom through to more underground, DIY and leftfield musical excursions.

Daniel Dylan Wray is a music and culture writer who lives in Sheffield. Primarily writing for the Guardian, he has also written for outlets including the BBC, Pitchfork, The Independent, The Times, New Statesman, Uncut, The Quietus and countless others. Groovy, Laidback and Nasty is his first book.

https://www.instagram.com/ddywray/

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

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Full Islington Radio show with songs: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-best-of-the-00s-with-dustins-bar-mitzvahbattlethe-mardous-01052026/

All three bands are on as they pick some songs and look ahead to their gig together this Friday at The Water Rats in London.

https://ticketlab.app/event/37343-Battle-comeback-gig-and-Dustins-Bar-Mitzvah-with-special-guests-The-Mardous-tickets

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eva is on the pod as we delve into her life in music via Liverpool, Deltasonic & tours with Arctic Monkeys.

https://www.instagram.com/dr_eva_carlsdotter_petersen/

pic by @christiancarlpetersen

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preston returns to the pod as he picks some of his fave 00s songs and we look back/forward to The Ordinary Boys times.

Full show with songs: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-best-of-the-00s-with-preston-the-ordinary-boys/

The Ordinary Boys new single: https://open.spotify.com/track/2hnn4NZPnzPO8t37Qt4BS1?si=68f8af338bef40c7

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard is on the pod as we take a deep dive into all things Hard-Fi.

Sweating Someone Else's Fever - out June 19th on V2 Records

(Photo by Tom Oldham/PYMCA/Avalon/Getty Images)

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Paul are on the pod as we look back at how being on the Libertines forum led to them putting on one of the first out of town Arctic Monkeys gigs and more!

Full radio show: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-best-of-the-00s-with-dog-head-and-melbourne-00s-indie-super-fanspromoters/

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy is on the pod as we discuss how he came to writing the 00s indie version of Spinal Tap..

Pilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzk0HnKsDio

Andy's comedy: https://www.instagram.com/tawnyowlcomedy/

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With his new solo album out, Michael joins the pod from his home in New York for a bit of a deep dive into his musical life - including how he ended up playing in The Cribs and why he wants to vacation in Hull..

https://www.instagram.com/michaeliancummings/

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimmy and Johnny are on the show to coincide with a new album and upcoming gig: https://www.instagram.com/theothers_853/

Full show with songs: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/22-grand-pod-best-of-the-00s-with-jimmy-and-johnny-the-others-20022026/

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris is on the podcast ahead of the band's reunion gig later this year as we talk origins of the band, Hollywood parties, and answer the many fan questions..

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22 Grand Pod is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/22grandpod

Off the back of the main pod, we are creating Patreon only bonus content. For £3 a month you will get:

The 00's Deep Dive: Taking a look back at the likes of the Stalking Pete Doherty documentary and going through them in painful detail. As well as going through NME Awards from back in the day and discussing what happened.

My Favourite 00's Songs: Inviting patrons and other guests to come on the podcast to talk about their favourite songs, albums or moments from back in the day.

Legend or Landfill: We go through NME's top 10 albums of each year and see if we think they are indeed Legendary or for the Landfill.

Fans Stories: Talking to people about their memories and opinions on all things 00's.

Unsigned Stories: Chatting with bands that didn't quite 'make it' in terms of signing that elusive record deal.

Patrons will also get early access to any main pod episodes

Merch etc: https://www.redbubble.com/people/22grandpod/shop?asc=u

Also check the YouTube channel for extended video versions of the interviews and much more: https://bit.ly/3Ts7Wu1

And 22 Grand Pod on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/playlists/22-grand-pod/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.