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Tonight on Curveballs we went back to summer with our annual A-Z of T-shirts spotted at various festivals including Latitude and Standon Calling! We've been doing this pretty much every year since the birth of Curveballs and it just gets more bizarre every year... (Go to 44:19 for it!)

Lush - Hypocrite

Alien Ant Farm - Wish

Last Known State - Enemy in Arms

Nora Anna - Apple from the Tree

Dave Stannard - Clean Living Boy

Arfur Doo & the Toerags - Fit for a Mouse's Ear / Cunla

Parrilla - Dancefloor Messiah

Political Hesitation - Political Hesitation 

Juniore - Les Heros de Barbes

Idles - Mercedes Marxist

Archipelago - More Bamboo Less Pandas

Only Sun - Does It Matter?

Underworld - Born Slippy

Danny McMahon - Pushing My Hands Down

The Mighty Fallen - Freaky Thing

Lost on Broadway - Rebellious Hell

Kaprica - Play with Fire

Gallow Wood - Blood Lust

The Bouncing Souls - True Believers

Thecityiours - Veins

MG Boulter - Midnight Movies

Oddisee - Right Side of the Bed

Mark Anthony - This City

High/Low - Road (I'm Not Superman)

Lighthouse - Ain't Got Troubles

Laika Spacedog - Vicky the EU Worker

Tonight I was joined in the studio by local performers Dave Stannard and Jodie Tarrant. As we found out, Dave has been a familiar face to many on the local scene for many years, while newcomer Jodie has become a regular at Phoenix FM's recent open mic nights. They both can be seen on November 1st at the 'Plucktacular' charity event at the Essex Arms in Brentwood, alongside The MRE and Gen Irving – a night of local live music with proceeds going to YPCS Youth Counselling. Tickets are £10 on the door, or can be ordered in advance by emailing [email protected]. Dave and Jodie can also be found on their websites – www.davestannard.co.uk and www.jodietarrant.co.uk respectively!

Cardiacs – Insect Hoofs on Lassie

Dave Stannard – My OCD (live in session)

Gen Irving – Philosophical

Dave Stannard – My Swears (live in session)

De Staat – All is Dull

Clairo - Afterlife

Jodie Tarrant – Best Part (live in session)

Dave Stannard – Old White Knuckle Brigade

Dave Stannard – Damned at the Disco (live in session)

(Apologies for the poor audio sound quality in places.)

This week I was joined in the studio once again by Parrilla frontman Dani Messmer. Since Parrilla's first appearance on the show in April, they've been very busy on the live scene and working on their debut EP, and Dani had plenty of news about both that and their upcoming gigs tonight. Parrilla can bext be seen live at the Essex Bands Unite launch gig on October 19th at Southend's The Venue, and you can check out more of their gigs, social media and how to get their tracks, on their website.

Cream – White Room

Lady Grey & the Earls – Why So Serious?

Nine Shrines – Nimrod

Save Alex – After Midnight

Lighthouse – Ain't Got Troubles

Mono:Massive – Somewhat

High/Low – Road (I'm Not Superman)

DANI FROM PARRILLA IN THE STUDIO

Parrilla – Surrounded

Slayer – Necrophobic

In Flames – We Will Remember

Killer Be Killed – Wings of Feather & Wax

Gary Numan – My Name is Ruin

Babymetal – PA PA YA!

Jimmy B & the Death Rattles – On My TV

Dave Stannard – Old White Knuckle Brigade

The Lightscopes – Weekend Offender

Lost On Broadway – Diet Coke & Cigarettes

Bob Collum & the Welfare Mothers – Merry Go Round

Kaprica – Warzone

My Life Story – World Citizen

Arfur Doo & the Toerags – Alison Gross

Lakey Inspired – Chill Day

First up tonight I was joined by James, Stephen & Paul from Okuri Okami, just ahead of their World Zombie Day gig at Chinnery's in southend on October 5th. The progressive trio are currently working on their debut release, of which we got a taster tonight with a three-part live session – the first we've had in a long time to feature a trumpet! Okuri Okami can be found on Facebook and Instagram. Click above to listen back to the interview and phoenixfm.com to watch two parts of their live session!

Next up was the return of Arfur Doo & the Toerags, (l-r Tim, Judy, Simon, Fran, Wayne) and their impressive array of instruments! They've just released a new album, Til Death Us Doo Part, which they'll be launching with a gig at the Fisherman's Chapel in Leigh-on-Sea on October 19th. There's plenty more in the pipeline (any major folk music events are going to be naked without them next year) – check their Facebook and new website www.arfurdoo.com for more news! Click above to listen back to the interview, where they discuss the making of the album and the launch gig, & phoenixfm.com to see them playing live in the studio!

Chuck Berry – Johnny B Goode

Baddies – Who Are You?

Zebrahead – Worse Than This

High/Low – Road (I'm not Superman)

Gyvus - Tozen

OKURI OKAMI IN THE STUDIO

Alcest – Protection

Okuri Okami – Head Full of Ghosts Part 1: A Year of Regret (live in session)

Portishead – Machine Gun

Okuri Okami – Head Full of Ghosts Part 2: The Plainest of Plains (live in session)

Okuri Okami – Head Full of Ghosts Part 3: Death in Reverse (live in session)

Isis – Holy Ghosts

ARFUR DOO & THE TOERAGS IN THE STUDIO

Arfur Doo & the Toerags – Alison Gross

Arfur Doo & the Toerags – Doctor Doo (live in session)

The Wolf People – All Returns

Arfur Doo & the Toerags – Katie Shaw (live in session)

Belinda Kempster & Fran Foote – Tarry Trousers

Arfur Doo & the Toerags – Fit For a Mouse's Ear (live in session)

Richard Thompson – The Rattle Within

Penanceville – Old Sins

Parrilla - Surrounded

Tonight I was joined by local singer-songwriter Chloe Diana. Chloe joined us just ahead of releasing her third single, It’s Time,on October 4th, the follow-up to her first two singles Grieving Over the Living and Other Man which we heard tonight. Having notched up nearly 50,000 streams of her music so far, it’s safe to say we’ll be hearing a lot more from Chloe in the coming months. Click above to listen back to the interview in which Chloe discusses sharing a concert bill with Tinie Tempah, having her mum on backing vocals, and more! Visit Chloe’s website at www.chloedianamusic.com.

Less Than Jake – All My Best Friends are Metalheads

Scully Ward – Me & the Moon

Lakey Inspired – The Process

Save Alex – After Midnight

CHLOE DIANA IN THE STUDIO

Ben Hughes – CK Girls

Chloe Diana – Other Man

Jack Warner – Loyal

Chloe Diana – Grieving Over the Living

Brad Ryan – LVL Up

United Vibe – Esta Noche

Danny McMahon – When I See You

Emperor Penguin – Jensen Interceptor

Arfur Doo & the Toerags – Kid on the Mountain

Dirty Donations – Get Your Licks

Gallow Wood – Blood Lust

SKUFT – Take It Off

Kaprica – Play with Fire

Systen of a Down – Sugar

Bowling for Soup – Girl All the Bad Guys Want

Thecityisours – Veins

Two Year Break (featuring Lily-Ann) – Passing By

Mark Anthony – This City

Last Known State – Smoke & Mirrors

My Life Story – Take on the World

L’indécis – Soulful

Tonight I was joined in the studio by Colchester’s Dirty Donations, just before their latest gig at the Railway Hotel in Southend this coming Saturday (21st). The foursome are currently working on their debut release, so watch this space! We got a sneak preview of what to expect in the form of some new recordings tonight, alongside chat of the “hostile takeover” story about how the band originally got together, and what songs of theirs make them want to cry… Click above to hear the interview, and find out more on Dirty Donations via their Facebook and Soundcloud pages.

Green Day – Bang Bang

Muse – Uno

L’Indécis – Soulful

Kaprica – Play with Fire

Danny McMahon – When I See You

Feet First – I Wanna Know

Dirty Donations – Get Your Licks

DIRTY DONATIONS IN THE STUDIO

Dirty Donations – RSI

Black Sabbath – NIB

Motorhead – In the Name of Tragedy

Dirty Donations – Juggernaut Train

Metallica – For Whom the Bell Tolls

Megadeth – Take No Prisoners

SKUFT – Take It Off

Chloe Diana – Other Man

Josh Gleaves – Stuck

Dodgy – So Let Me Go Far

The March Fleet – Earth Moves

Save Alex – After Midnight

Maze – Can You Feel It

First up tonight I was joined once again by author, actor and event speaker Lee David Carter. Since first joining us a month ago during his bookstore tour for his autobiographical debut Living with Lisa, in which he discusses his gender transition and spiritual awakening. He is currently working on a follow-up book alongside a TV documentary, and as we found out – he has plenty more in the pipeline too! Find out more on Lee’s website www.transitionwiththeangels.com.

Next up I was joined by Kaprica, who recently released their debut single Play with Fire online, and gave us an exclusive play of the follow-up Warzonewhich will be out in a few weeks. After a busy few weeks of gigging, Kaprica can next be seen on September 28th at Camden’s The Monarch for the latest Camden Rocks alldayer. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for more news and gigs soon!

Mansun – Negative

Baddies – Battleships

The Coasters – Yakety Yak

Political Hesitation – The Truth

LEE DAVID CARTER IN THE STUDIO

Queen – A Kind of Magic

Michael Bublé – Feeling Good

Robbie Williams – Angels

Emperor Penguin – Halfway to Havana

Lakey Inspired – Chill Day

KAPRICA IN THE STUDIO

Toto – Rosanna

Kaprica – Play with Fire

Queen & David Bowie – Under Pressure

Kaprica – War Zone

Frank Zappa – Zomby Woof

Tool – Schism

Dirty Donations – Get Your Licks

Concrete Natives – Let’s Make Up

Tonight's playlist included two acts who impressed at the Havering Show last week, another two with songs about going back to school ('tis the season after all), and another band whose latest music video I can be spotted in!

Toploader – Archilles Heel

Sonic Boom Six – Back 2 Skool

The Hives – Fall is Just Something Grown-Ups Invented

Idles – Mercedes Marxist

Emperor Penguin – Jensen Interceptor

Wrip – I Don’t Want To

Mark Anthony – This City

Two Year Break featuring Lily-Ann – Passing Me By

Lakey Inspired – Chill Day

Chloe Diana – Other Man

Ummagma – Caravan

NOVA – My Long Road Home

Slaves – Cheer Up London

The Lightscopes – Weekend Offender

Osmium Guillotine – Through the Black Mirror

Dirty Donations – RSI (live at Pioneer)

Jimmy Vorn – The House Always Wins

Lost On Broadway – Rebellious Hell

Rolled Up Sleeves – Sneaking Suspicion

The Waterfalls – Petrol Boys

Lighthouse – Ain’t Got Troubles

Katy Forkings – Creatively

Rachel Brooks – Stepping Stone

Micky Niner – VW Van

Takai – I Knew What I Found

Concrete Natives – Tightrope

Lady Grey & the Earls – Shifting Sands

Opeth - Dignity

(18:32 for Zac Mahoney interview; 56:41 for Lost On Broadway interview)

First up tonight I was joined by Zac Mahoney, guitarst in Mudita as well as a solo performer in his own right. Zac gave us a preview of what to expect from Mudita’s debut EP with a performance of their track Clouds, as well as a cover of Oasis’ Live Forever – ten years to the day the band split up! Zac can next be seen performing with Mudita this coming Tuesday (September 3rd) – check for more updates via their Instagram pages!

Next up it was the return of Lost On Broadway. Since joining us late last year they’ve gigged all over Essex and London and begun work on a new album, the follow-up to their recently re-released debut, Rebellious Hell. They can next be seen live at Camden’s Dublin Castle this coming Thursday (September 5th), with plenty more dates coming up – stay tuned to their Facebook, Twitter and Bandcamp pages for more!

Foo Fighters – Rope

Skindred – Doom Riff

Jimmy Vorn – The House Always Wins

Rolled Up Sleeves – Sneaking Suspicion

ZAC MAHONEY IN THE STUDIO

Oasis - Rock’n’Roll Star

Sam Fender – Will We Talk

Zac Mahoney – Clouds (live in session)

The Lumineers – Sleep on the Floor

Zac Mahoney – Live Forever (live in session)

Lord Huron – The Night We Met

LOST ON BROADWAY IN THE STUDIO

Lost On Broadway – Diet Coke & Cigarettes

Lost On Broadway – Deep Blue Eyes

Motley Crüe – Kickstart My Heart

Lost On Broadway – Rebellious Hell

Black Stone Cherry – Peace is Free

Green Day – Westbound Sign

Lost On Broadway – Fat Boy

Vicarage – Stones

Parrilla – Surrounded

Chloe Diana – Other Man

Good to be back after a week away, and tonight I was joined in the studio for a second time by Tom, Scott and Aaron from the Lightscopes. Since their first appearance earlier in the year, they’ve recently released their latest single, Weekend Offender, and have begun work on their debut EP. They can next be seen at The Horn in Bishops Stortford on August 31st – stay tuned to their Facebook and Twitter pages for more gigs and releases!

Arctic Monkeys – My Propeller

Josephine & the Artizans – Invictus

Funke & the 2 Tone Baby – Not Enough Bonobo

Last Known State – Smoke & Mirrors

Two Year Break – DALTITE

Eran Karniel – The New Song

Lakey Inspired – The Process

The Lightscopes – Weekend Offender

THE LIGHTSCOPES IN THE STUDIO

The Lightscopes – I Like It (live in session)

The Walker Brothers – The Sun Ain’t  Gonna Shine Anymore

Ride – Cali

Bob Dylan – Man in the Long Black Coat

The Lightscopes – Troubled Man (live in session)

Joe Cocker – With a Little Help from My Friends

Shooty & the Bang Bang – Just Friends

The Invaders – Windows

Lost On Broadway – Growing Up

Fretbear – Stuck Like That

Alison Limerick – Where Love Lives

Queen – I’m Going Slightly Mad

Livin’ Joy – Dreamer

Takai – Fazed