Sending Signals

Imagine you could take a pill that reduced or even eliminated your body's need for sleep. Would you take it? What would be the implications for society if everyone took it? Those are some of the issues raised in "Dead Tired"; the debut novel from Derek J. Pack, one of my guests this week.

Also, we take a trip over to "Motor City", Detroit. Guitarist Dennis Coffey is here talking about his early work with Del Shannon, his current solo career, and of course, the assembly line hit-making process of Motown.

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Clarisse Loughrey, is here! The Independent's Chief Film Critic, and occasional "substitute teacher" for the BBC's flagship movie show on 5Live (known as Wittertainment to those in the know) herself. I really enjoyed our chat. We talked about the current state of film journalism, its challenges, its rewards, and whether it can be considered a truly creative profession.

Jo Bevan, vocalist with one of the finest bands in the U.K., Desperate Journalist, talks us through their phenomenal third album "In Search Of The Miraculous", via a the story of Dutch conceptualist.

Growing up and childhood also ended up being a theme of the episode with Clarisse and Jo both sharing candid memories of the difficulties they experienced when they were young.

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This week, Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford indulges my fan-boy questions, and we talk father-son relationships, and about the Mechanics' current activities.

Also, we have a visitor from E Street! Nils Lofgren checks in from the road to discuss new album "Blue With Lou", writing with Lou Reed, playing with Neil Young, and I ask if playing with Springsteen is ever creatively stifling.

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This week Counting Crows' Adam Duritz talks mental health and creativity, and the future (or possibly not) of the band.

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Also Colin Blunstone of The Zombies chats ahead of the band's induction into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.

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Hi, I'm Matt, and you are?

Welcome to the first series of SENDING SIGNALS. We have some incredible guests in the coming months, including MIKE RUTHERFORD, COLIN BLUNSTONE, ADAM DURITZ, JODY STEPHENS, CLARISSE LOUGHREY, DENNIS COFFEY, and many more.

Thanks for being here. Find me on Twitter @signalspodcast