On today’s show I talked to Clint Boon, organ player and songwriter from the legendary Madchester band Inspiral Carpets. We talked about their new Complete Singles compilation, the Inspiral Carpets’ legacy, dance culture, football chants, touring without Craig Gill and avoiding clichés.

Ben Cardew caught up with The WAEVE - aka Graham Coxon and Rose Elinor Dougall - before their recent Barcelona gig to talk country horror, ego-free guitar and songwriting styles.

Ben Cardew caught up with Jemina and Jonas from the mighty Be Your Own Pet at Primavera Sound 2023 to talk getting sandy, happy reunions and rocking moms.

Måneskin played on Saturday at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 and they came to our RPS Studio at Fòrum to join Ben and Mar for a little chat.

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Surf Curse played on Saturday at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 and they came to our RPS Studio at Fòrum to join Ben and Mar for a little chat.

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Wednesday played on Saturday at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 and they came to our RPS Studio at Fòrum to join Ben and Mar for a little chat.

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Júlia Colom played on Friday at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 and she came to our RPS Studio at Fòrum to join Ben for a little chat.

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Gilla Band played on Saturday at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 and they came to our RPS Studio at Fòrum to join Ben and Johann for a little chat.

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Arlo Parks played on Saturday at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 and she came to our RPS Studio at Fòrum to join Ben and Andrea for a little chat.

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Julia Holter played on Friday at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 and they came to our RPS Studio at Fòrum to join Ben and Marta for a little chat.

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