Songs From a Padded Envelope

Welcome to episode #65 and a really enjoyable chat with Nick and Matt from the very excellent, Navigator.

This is a fascinating insight into a quintessential underground band whose work deserves your time and attention, especially following the context and set up offered up here by Nick and Matt.

Our thanks to them both for coming onto the podcast and sharing the demo you'll hear at the end. A space to watch for sure.

Links to check them out below - a fine way to begin 2025!

Love and thanks

Ben and Steve xx

Wrong Speed Records

Navigator wiki

Welcome to episode #64 and a hugely enjoyable conversation with the very excellent, Edwin R Stevens.

A laid back and wide-ranging affair, this episode slowly unfurls to reveal the adventures and passions of the singular talent that is Edwin. Lots of links below to explore Edwin's work, which is recommended, for sure.

Love and thanks

Ben and Steve xx

https://edwinrstevens.com/

https://theweboflies.bandcamp.com/album/nude-with-demon

https://www.instagram.com/hotcheddar/

https://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/interviews/spotlight-on-edwin-r-stevens

https://urbanistamagazine.uk/emyr-glyn-williams-1966-2024/

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https://www.instagram.com/padded_envelope/

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As Ben says at the start of this episode, settle down by the fire for the stories and recollections of the wonderful, Paul Simpson.

Paul is a legendary figure from the Liverpool post-punk scene, exemplified within the pages of his stellar memoire, Revolutionary Spirit.

This episode comes with a money-back guarantee, no questions asked and if you don't buy Paul's book, the ghost of John Peel is coming round to break wind in your kitchen.

Huge thanks to Paul for coming onto the show.

Love and thanks,

Ben and Steve xx

REVOLUTIONARY SPIRIT: A POST-PUNK EXORCISM

The Wild Swans on Discogs

We are back once more, with a brand new episode of Songs From a Padded Envelope which features a hugely enjoyable conversation with Daniel and Alex, fellow podcast hosts and frequenters of venues and rehearsal rooms around London in years gone by.

An episode for the SFaPE purists to restart our show and we're hugely grateful to Alex and Daniel for coming on and being such generous guests for this return episode. Definitely check out their fantastic Hellish podcast via the link below.

We're happy to be back!

Love and thanks

Ben and Steve xx

Hellish podcast

Video for Lament by Ice Cold in Alex

Finally, in our Rewind series, Ben has chosen our episode with the brilliant, Joe Thompson.

In this episode we were joined by Joe for a fascinating conversation which centred around his involvement in the underground/DIY music scene.

Once we had both read Joe’s Sleevenotes book that tracked his journey as a musician it was a no-brainer that we had to invite on the podcast.

An inspirational conversation that points the way about how to do things differently. Joe has helmed the marvellous Hey Colossus for 20 years and you owe it to yourself to go grab a copy of their mighty new record, ‘In Blood’ – released through Joe’s

label Wrong Speed Records.

Steve and Ben x

https://wrongspeedrecords.bandcamp.com/artists

https://thequietus.com/quietus-reviews/album-of-the-week/hey-colossus-in-blood-review/

https://www.pomonauk.com/

Steve's final Rewind selection is the episode with the one and only Cathal Coughlan.

Three iterations of the gorgeous, Officer Material, guide us through this fascinating conversation with the maestro, recorded just a few months before his tragic and untimely passing.

A treasured episode and well worth your time.

Love and thanks

Steve and Ben xx

https://ffm.to/cathalcoughlanplaylist

Tracking back in time to take a glorious run through on John’s life as a musician. John has described himself as the custodian of the Brainiac archives, which enabled him to collate the recent and rather spectacular Attic Tapes release.  Listen in to get a unique opportunity to hear 5 demos that stretch across John’s career and how these came together!

Love and thanks

Steve and Ben xx

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brainiac_(band)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7974564/  Brainiac film ‘Transmissions After Zero’

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enon_(band)

https://www.discogs.com/release/19117981-Brainiac-Attic-Tapes

Steve has chosen this conversation with death metal musician, Dagur Gíslason, for the 7th in our Rewind series.

Dagur spoke about a previous project, Abacination, as well as giving an insight into his musical journey up to his current project, Misþyrming. Check 'em out!

Love and thanks

Steve and Ben xx

Next up is this rewind pick from Ben.

Returning to our hugely enjoyable conversation with Rudolf Buitendach and Jacques Womarans.

The tale of a friendship that began in Pretoria in the late 80's and takes us right up to the present day with Rudolf in LA and Jaques in South Africa, but with their wonderful creative relationship still is full flow!

Sit back and enjoy the company of these two fine fellas to whom we were very grateful for coming on the show.

Love and thanks

Steve and Ben

https://hauntedsofa.bandcamp.com/album/viral-overload-ep

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savuka

Steve's 5th Rewind pic is the episode with Seja Vogel.

Seja presents the fantastic HearSej podcast, and is a wonderful musician with a passion and exuberance which is apparent throughout this entire conversation.

A great episode to enjoy from the archives ahead of the exciting episodes coming your way very, very soon!

Love and thanks

Steve and Ben xx

http://sejamusic.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hearsej/id1168366353