The StageLeft Podcast

The StageLeft Podcast

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The StageLeft Podcast episodes

  • 96: Rob Coombes - Supergrass
    "No time spent being creative is ever wasted."

    Rob Coombes of Supergrass gives a rare interview reflecting on 25 years playing with Gaz, Danny and Mickey. We cover gig prep, supporting Foo Fighters and Oasis, the Supergrass break up, creativity practice and Rob even plays us his iconic intro to 'Mary'.
    59 min
  • 95: Bill Ryder-Jones (Part 1 of 2)
    Songsmith Bill Ryder-Jones opens up about his approach to his art in a staggering pair of episodes. Former guitarist of The Coral and collaborator of Arctic Monkeys, BRJ discusses his demons and hopes in a manner as captivating as his music. A genius. 
    46 min
  • 94: Jeff Slate - Pete Townshend, Earl Slick and on The Beatles' Get Back!
    Imagine being asked to write the liner notes for the 50th anniversary reissue of Sgt. Peppers, being produced by Pete Townshend, interviewing members of The Beatles, touring with Bowie's guitarist Earl Slick, and having a successful solo career to boot.

    A.K.A What a life!

    Ladies and gents, enjoy Jeff Slate on The StageLeft Podcast!

    Produced by Bastian Hues.


    1 hr 10 min
  • 92: Louisa from She Drew The Gun returns
    In 2018 we had the pleasure of interviewing Louisa Roach, lead singer/songwriter in She Drew The Gun, on the eve of 2nd album Revolution of Mind. 

    Today, Louisa returns to give us an exclusive track by track insight into new album Behave Myself, recorded by Arctic Monkeys producer Ross Orton, plus how the music industry could be more inclusive by making gigs safer spaces for females, plus memories of Louisa's first ever concert - Oasis at Maine Road.


    51 min
  • 91: Paul Duffy - The Coral
    Founding member of The Coral Paul Duffy discusses over 20 years as bassist with Liverpool's beat combo, tells us what it was like playing in a rhythm section with former guest Danny Goffey of Supergrass, supporting Oasis, compares Ian Broudie, John Leckie, and Geoff Barrow's production techniques and twists our melon on the creation of the new record 'Coral Island'.
    1 hr 21 min
  • 90: ANDRO - solo artist & ex-Jungle
    Andro is unique, has had a huge history and has an even bigger future. 

    We learn in the interview that Andro has now left Jungle, having been part of that unit as backing singer and dancer.

    We learn about the highlights of being in Jungle for a number of years, the importance of androgynous influences on young people, the origin of the iconic  hat and hear about the stylish new E.P. "Mortal".

    For more on Jungle, dip into our previous episode with Jungle bassist Fraser MacColl.
    55 min
  • 89: Katie Cole - The Smashing Pumpkins
    In Aug 2014, folk singer songwriter Katie Cole wrote on Instagram "You have no idea how excited I am. On Saturday I am sharing a stage with Billy Corgan from The Smashing Pumpkins."

    Katie's support slot led to being asked to join the band as a full-time member, first as bassist then keyboardist, guitarist and vocalist. 

    We hear Katie's incredible journey on this episode and explore Katie's solo material which you really need to get in your ear holes. 
    1 hr 37 min
  • 88: Dave Eringa - Manic Street Preachers, The Who
    Imagine going from making tea in the studio for Richey Edwards, Nicky Wire, James Dean Bradfield and Sean Moore to becoming trusted producer for numerous records by Manic Street Preachers. 

    This is Dave Eringa's truly extraordinary story. 

    A voice so pure, a vision so clear, we've got to learn to produce records like Dave Eringa, learn to live like Dave Eringa, ooooooh.


    1 hr 21 min

About The StageLeft Podcast

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The StageLeft Podcast lifts the veil on the music industry by telling the stories of those with a unique vantage point. We talk to the unsung heroes behind the success and help young musicians going into an ever complex industry by gleaning advice about the working practices of the the greats from those who were in close proximity when the magic was being made.