Sending Signals

By Matt RoyalSociety & Culture Arts Music Performing Arts Music Interviews

Sending Signals episodes

December 28, 2019 Danny McNamara (Embrace) / Russell Leetch (Editors)
In one of the highlights of the series, and a special extended episode, I have a deep and candid conversation with Danny McNamara from Embrace. It’s a wide-ranging conversation taking in mental health issues like PTSD and OCD, as well as physical ones. We talk through the highs and lows of the band and the future. I think it’s a pretty special conversation.
Also on the show, Russell Leetch from Editors talks us through their new best of, “Black Gold”.
Enjoy, and let me know what you think.
1 hr 26 min
December 03, 2019 Digby Fairweather / Mikael Jorgensen (Wilco)
Greetings! This month Jazz legend Digby Fairweather talks about his career, the past and future of jazz, the nature of genre, and his work with The Jazz Centre UK. It’s a good one!
Also, Wilco member Mikael Jorgensen chats about the band’s latest record, the rather dark “Ode To Joy”, and touring with one of the best live bands on the planet!
Enjoy!
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58 min
November 05, 2019 Craig Finn / Les McKeown (Bay City Rollers)
Rollermania comes to Sending Signals! Yes, Les McKeown is on, talking about his time in the whirlwind of fame, and the toll of touring in your 60’s.
You can also hear my chat with The Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn, talking about his excellent new solo record “I Need A New War”.
Come and get it!
49 min
October 01, 2019 Steve Howe / Steve Hackett
Prog-tastic! This month Steve Howe of Yes discusses his new record with The Steve Howe Trio, picking Yes setlists, and playing gigs in a prison. Also, former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett talks life on the road, his current tour performing “Selling England By The Pound” in full, and hayfever!
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50 min
September 03, 2019 Lloyd Cole / Steve Hogarth (Marillion)
And we’re back. Did you miss me? This month Lloyd Cole talks divisive new album “Guesswork” and the challenges of being creative as you get older.
Steve Hogarth of Marillion is also on, reflecting on 30 years with the band, as they tentatively start work on a new album ahead of a UK tour later this year.
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49 min
August 06, 2019 Steve Ferrone (Heartbreakers) / Bob Collum
Episode 10! I'm still here! Delighted to have drummer Steve Ferrone of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers as a guest this week. We discuss growing up, overcoming his addiction, and of course, the loss of Tom.
Also on the show, Bob Collum pops in for a chat and performs a song for us from his latest record "Pay Pack and Carry".
56 min
July 30, 2019 John Illsley (Dire Straits) / Mike Connell (The Connells)
Hey hey hey! This week John Illsley of Dire Straits talks nostalgia, the pressure of being huge, and whether bass players should make solo albums.
Also, you may remember The Connells for their hit "74-75" but there's a lot more to the band's career. It was awesome to talk to Mike Connell from the band about their past and future.
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1 hr
July 23, 2019 Grant Nicholas (Feeder) / Tony Banks (Genesis)
Greetings! Episode 8 is here. Grant Nicholas is on the show this week, talking about the upcoming Feeder album “Tallulah”. We talk about the ups and downs of 25 years of Feeder; being creative in the face of tragedy, the process of making some of their records, and whether “Buck Rogers” irritates him too.
Also I’m delighted to have Tony Banks of Genesis on the show. We talk about his new boxset of solo work, some Genesis geekery, and generally have a laugh.
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Be seeing you.
57 min
July 16, 2019 Bev Bevan (ELO) / Eric Pulido (Midlake)
The spaceship is landing! Bev Bevan of ELO and The Move is on the show this week. We get real about ELO's first album, Bev's ill-advised ELO spin-off band, writing credits for drummers, and the great songs left off "Time".
Also on the show, the very nice Eric Pulido of Midlake AKA "E.B. The Younger" talks about going solo, and the status of Midlake's ongoing hiatus. I also compare him to Harry Styles and Phil Collins.
Dive in!
51 min
July 09, 2019 Jody Stephens (Big Star) / Katie Mullins (Poet)
Howdy! This week Big Star drummer Jody Stephens is here! Big Star are one of the greatest bands "evs" and they have such a mystique around them; it was so cool to talk to Jody from Ardent Studios where Big Star created most of their records, and where he now works!
Also on the show, Professor of Creative Writing, poet, music writer Katie Mullins. We had an awesome conversation about teaching and grading creativity, the difference between lyrics and poetry, the desire to be liked, and er, Billy Joel's "River Of Dreams".
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55 min