Erratic Control

In this episode I interview Ilana & Elliot of Glass Jackets, half of the band and the primary songwriters. The two met at university in Cardiff and formed the band soon thereafter. After successes and setbacks alike, they've become one of Cardiff's more prominent bands.We discussed the differences and similarities between Boston and Liverpool, the frustration of being "underage" in music, songwriting in the outfield and the epic, heartbreaking tale of Ilana's visa troublesWe also recorded their track "One Last Last Call" which you can hear in the podcast or see via the Facebook page or on YouTube now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPpSkXkTXw8Make sure you subscribe to get new episodes: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3PxeMaNcvRBT4vqflOPMlG?si=vkRPFvwCSdKDYmRP8a1xVQStitcher - www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolTheme music by MinasNext episode TBA

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In this episode I interview Kay & Stacey of GRLTLK, a multi-award winning DJ duo from Cardiff with gigs up and down the country, as well as keen footholds in other parts of the music scene.We discussed the recent events occurring in the Cardiff music scene, dancefloor clearing songs, the origins of GRLTLK and DJing craft nights.1. The Walkmen - The Rat2. Everything Everything - Distant Past3. Bloc Pary - Ratchet4. Reel Big Fish - Sell Out5. The Beatles - Drive My Car6. Cher - The Shoop Shoop Song7. Eternal - Someday8. Head Automatica - Beating Heart Baby9. Foals - Balloons (Demo)10. King Princess - Ohio11. Yaeji - One More12. Panic! at The Disco - Into The Unknown13. Confidence Man - Does It Make You Feel Good (edit)14. Darwin Deez - Radar Detector15. Womack & Womack - Teardrops16. Weezer - Say It Ain't So17. Maroon 5 - This Love18. Interpol - Slow Hands19. Pizza Girl - kisses xxSpecial thanks to Minas for providing his track "Shush" as a new theme for the podcast.Make sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3PxeMaNcvRBT4vqflOPMlG?si=vkRPFvwCSdKDYmRP8a1xVQStitcher - www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext episode is with Glass Jackets

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In this episode I interview James Minas, a producer and musician originally from Greece and now based in South Wales. As well as creating his own music under the moniker "Minas" he also produces for artists like Dan Bettridge, Razkid, Sonny Winnebago and many more.We discussed high school music cliques, drug and drink culture and had a frank conservation about life in the music industry.We also break down a part of a new track "Foreign" from Minas' upcoming untitled album.1. Dead Method - Hollywood Harmony2. Daft Punk - Get Lucky / Lose Yourself To Dance3. Minas - Society4. Minas - All My Love Has Failed Me5. The Slits - Typical Girls6. Wugazi - Sleep Rules Everything Around Me7. Minas feat. Simon McCorry - Just Space8. Minas - Payday9. Minas - Granted10. Deftones - Rocket Skates11. Minas - Gender12. HIM - The Funeral of Hearts13. Slipknot - Surfacing14. Razkid - Scumbag15. Dead Method - BLONDE16. Natty Paynter - Waste of Time17. Protomartyr - A Private Understanding18. Minas - Foreign19. Burial - EndorphinMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3PxeMaNcvRBT4vqflOPMlG?si=vkRPFvwCSdKDYmRP8a1xVQStitcher - www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext episode TBC

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In this episode I interview Luke Priestley (aka Stereo Brain) of Beers Over Tears, Pwer Festival and much more. Luke also DJs every week in Cardiff's "Metros" rock club.We discussed the mythical "rider", the rise and fall and rise again of South Wales emo, the emotional connection you get to music after a break up and how the "Jealousy by Kaiser Chiefs" meme began.We also discussed mental health in depth, with reference to Luke's love of the band Frightened Rabbit and his work with Heads Above The Waves. Please be aware that our conversation covers depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and suicide.Tracklist:1. Modern Baseball - Your Graduation2. Yonaka - Ignorance3. The Beths - Future Me Hates Me4. The Killers - Mr Brightside (Jacques Le Cont's Thin White Duke Remix)5. The Feeling - Never Be Lonely6. The Wombats - Moving To New York7. Frightened Rabbit - Keep Yourself Warm8. Dream State - White Lies9. These Five Years - I Hope You Know10. Nightlives - Under The Radar11. Sigrid - Strangers12.Carly Rae Jepsen - Run Away With Me13. KINGKHAN - Problems14. itoldyouiwouldeatyou - #KOS115. Proper - Curtain's Down! Throw In The Towel 16. Frightened Rabbit - Modern LeperMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext episode TBC

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In this episode I interview Jason "DJ Jaffa" Farrell, a DJ from Cardiff who has worked since 1985 but is intrinsically tied to the local scene.NOTE: This podcast was recorded on 29th January 2018We discussed the difference between physical and digital formats, what he looks for in music, the future of hip-hop, record crate digging in Cuba and a brush with a High School Musical star.Tracklist:1. Bobby Brown - Rock Wit'cha2. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face / Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel3. The Crusaders - Chain Reaction / Jeru The Damaja - You Can't Stop The Prophet4. Foals - Fugue / Kendrick Lamar - XXX5. Just The Duce - Special Request6. Erban Poets - Good Day Sunshine7. Brigzy - 44 Fours8. Blackstreet - No Diggity (Notorious TRP Remix)9. Detroit Spinners - Ghetto Child10. J.I.D. - NEVER11. Eric B & Rakim - Eric B Is PresidentMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-…rol/id1241023364Stitcher - www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext episode TBC

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In this episode I interview Kizzy Crawford, a musician who has been working for years at honing her music that mixes folk, jazz, r'n'b, funk, soul and more in both English and Welsh.We discussed her connection to Wales and the Welsh language, the difference between the unconventionality of jazz compared to the traditionalism of folk and why writing with other people as a solo artist is vital.We also recorded her track "Progression" which you can hear in the podcast or see via the Facebook page or on YouTube now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WvUKdez68oMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrol

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In this episode I interview Louise Schofield. Louise is a blogger, DJ and interviewer under the moniker of Unique Lullaby and works around the country for her website as well as others. We discussed an early (and continuing) love of Green Day, how she picks what to review and what stands out for her as well as the difficulties she's faced as a woman in the music industry.Tracklist:1. Enya - Cursum Perficio2. Enya - Only Time3. Green Day - Minority4. Green Day - She5. Palm Honey - Hot Simian Weather6. The Orielles - Let Your Dogtooth Grow7. Shame - One Rizla8. Blondie - One Way Or AnotherMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext week's episode is with Kizzy Crawford

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In this episode I interview Aniya Savage, a nomadic singer and performer based in London but with ties to Cardiff, Paris and various places around the world. She completed a solo tour called "Behind The Screens" in 2017 which focused on her music video for "Earthquakes" and is working towards new music in 2018.We discussed her struggles with mental health whilst studing architecture at university, her links with the Sofar Sessions movement as well as being an English girl in Paris and a Parisian girl in England.We also recorded her track "Riptide" which you can hear in the podcast and see via the Facebook page or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbv5Iqz4qQUTrigger warning: we discuss mental health, suicide & addiction in this podcast.Make sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext week's episode is with Nick Cotton, aka F-Block

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In this episode I interview HVNTER, also known as Jamie Willetts, a solo electronica act with a clear vision and some remarkable music. His debut EP "Ghost" is out now, and he's just released the music video for the title track.We discuss the impact dance has had on both of our lives, the move from "singer-songwriter music" to electronica and why HVNTER has a V in it.We also recorded an acoustic version of "In The Dark" which you can hear in the podcast and see via the Facebook or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldq_hz00pGgMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext week's episode is with Aniya Savage

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In this episode I interview Justin Evans, a sometimes promoter, sometimes writer, sometimes Radio DJ in the Cardiff scene. Justin is best known for his "Please Mind Your Head" charity gigs as well as being one of the best known personalities in Cardiff.We discussed the illness Justin went through that led to his work for Headway, how music helped in his recovery and a whole ream of lyric references are dropped.Tracklisting1. Katrina & The Waves - Walking On Sunshine2. The Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice?3. Small Faces - Lazy Sunday4. A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It?5. Jungle Brothers - Doin' Our Own Dang6. De La Soul - The Magic Number7. Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Give It Away8. The Clash - The Magnificent Seven9. Super Furry Animals - Something 4 The Weekend10. Super Furry Animals - Chupacabras11. Pavement - Grounded12. Yo La Tengo - Autumn SweaterMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext week's episode is with HVNTER

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