Four Idle Hands

Echo Machine are back with a new album, "Accidental Euphoria" , the follow up to 2020's Instant Transmissions, is out on Friday 15th March and we catch up with lead singer Gary Moore to talk about the album, touring with Placebo and much more.

Also on the pod Aberdeen FC chat, Bucks Fizz, review of Nadine Shah new album.

Thanks for listening.

We are back for Episode 53 Don't mention Taylor (we mentioned it once but we think we got away with it).

In this episode we cover the first two weekends of the Six Nations, that big sporting event in USA (plus some Taylor chat) . Also gig reviews of Depeche Mode and The 1975, the Glasgow Film Festival and an Irish album special with reviews of Conchur White, The Sprints, New Dad and Problem Patterns. The live return of AC/DC gets a mentioned as we worry about gig prices. So a packed show , thanks for listening.

We are back for 2024 and to kick things off we chat to the fantastic Moving Pictures UK who are the UK's premier Rush tribute band. We caught up with them before there second night at the Lemon Tree. They are on tour throughout 2024 so catch them if you can, there show is brilliant with over 2 1/2 hours of Rush Classics, we also review the show. Also reviewed is the recent gig by British Lion, who are Steve Harris of Iron Maiden fame side project.

Lots more chat so enjoy the episode.

This weeks special guest is Stuart Bailie who is a journalist, author and broadcaster based in Northern Ireland. He was the founder and first CEO of the Oh Yeah Centre which is Belfast's dedicated music hub. He has worked as a Freelance writer, reviewer and columnist for the likes of the NME, Mojo, Q, Uncut, Vox, The Times, The Sunday Times, Hot Press, Belfast Telegraph.

The reason for our chat was the publication of Stuarts new book " Terri Hooley: Seventy-Five Revolutions".

The book documents the story of Terri Hooley and the Good Vibrations record label which put Northern Ireland on the punk map with the likes of Rudi, Outcasts and of course the Undertones. Its a beautiful book which is highly recommended for all music fans .

You can buy a copy from Stuarts bandcamp page.

We also discuss recent news and our night out at the SAY awards in Stirling, enjoy.

This is our 50th episode which is fantastic, thanks for listening.

A great interview this week with Lloyd Cole who came to Aberdeen as part of his On Pain tour , he was such a gent giving us time at his Hotel. The day extended into the evening when he got in touch asking us to man his merch stall at the event.

Catch him on tour if you can.

We also round up the Rugby World Cup and Irelands tragic exit.

This week we have a fantastic chat with Rick McMurray , drummer with Northern Ireland finest Ash, as they are on the cusp of releasing their 8th studio album "Race The Night". We talk through the album, recording , sleeve design, video, promotional activities, gigs in Omagh and Ricks side project Burned as Witches. The new album is an absolute gem and this chat is the perfect accompaniment to it and we will have a full review next episode.

We also run through the weekends Rugby World Cup results.

This episode we focus on one topic only, The Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.

Our guest to discuss all aspects of the tournament is Rúaidhrí O'Connor, The Irish Independents Chief Rugby Correspondent.

Lots of topics covered from the seedings, Owen Farrell, Scotland, Ireland and loads more, enjoy.

Not going to Glastonbury? Neither are we, but we have been to Primavera!

Primavera expert John Skelton joins us to review this year’s event in Barcelona &

If you’re needing a bit of encouragement to take the plunge just

Enjoy!

This pod we are glad to speak again to Cold Years as they are about to embark on a load of dates around Europe with Billy Talent, Frank Turner and various festivals around Europe. Also in this episode we lay bare the facts about the consumption of Potatoes around Europe, Title deciders , Roger Waters, Reviews of Dead Kennedys live and albums from the National and Def Leppard. Thanks for listening.