Truth and Venom

In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Leona Farrugia of Maltese/British band, ĠENN.

Leona talks about the influence that visual arts and film have on her writing, the effect that being an artists away from home has on their lyrics and the hopes of being able to celebrate the band's heritage even more in future.

Leona also talks passionately about the deeper beliefs in why the arts in general as well as spaces for creativity and performance are so important for us to look after and cultivate.

For all of ĠENN's upcoming performances, visit their website: https://www.genntheband.com/home

or follow them at:

https://www.instagram.com/genntheband/

https://www.facebook.com/genntheband/

https://twitter.com/genntheband

Listen to and buy ĠENN's music here:

https://lnk.to/GENN-unum

https://genntheband.bandcamp.com/music

and you can support them further here:

https://www.patreon.com/genntheband

Recommended further reading:

https://londonworks.com/blogs/news/an-interview-with-genn-unum-album

https://www.vocalgirls.com/content/enn-theres-safety-in-gigging

https://www.fredperry.com/subculture/articles/genn

https://joyzine.org/2021/03/30/track-by-track-genn-guide-us-through-their-new-liminal-ep/

https://joyzine.org/2023/10/10/track-by-track-genn-guide-us-through-their-debut-album-unum/

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Artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo

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This episode of Truth and Venom has a slightly different tone, as Chris talks with long time friends, Paul Chave and Rob Barker of Lincoln-based post-hardcorey noise rock band, Bat Flattery!

They talk about how the lyric writing process works withing the dynamics of the band, the use of lyrics to portray a particular side of oneself that might otherwise be shut away in public, and some influences behind some of their songs (such as wanting to hit someone at a steampunk festival, of course).

Paul and Rob also talk about developing their songwriting and lyric writing on their new songs which will be announced soon.

Listen to Bat Flattery here:

https://batflatterynoise.bandcamp.com/

Follow Bat Flattery on the following social channels for updates on new music and live dates:

https://www.instagram.com/bat_flattery_music/

https://www.facebook.com/p/Bat-Flattery-100076201477225/

Bat Flattery's artwork designer, as mentioned by Rob: https://www.instagram.com/friday_tzalavara6/

This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast.

Artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo

https://www.instagram.com/spittingfur_designs/

Artwork photo used with kind permission from Sonia Graham.

https://www.instagram.com/sonsshots/

In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Nina Saeidi of London-based Middle Eastern progressive doom band, Lowen.

Nina talks about how classic literature and scripture influence the band's lyrics, as well as how fantastical, sci-fi and ancient themes and imagery are used to tell the more personal stories of displacement, spirituality and pain.

Nina also reveals how some of these themes have developed with writing the soon to be announced second album, as well as the choice to increase the use of languages such as Farsi and Sumerian across the recordings.

Lowen will be playing Warhorns Festival, Brighton Doomsday and are accompanying Green Lung on a 6 date UK and Ireland tour in May.

Listen to Lowen here:

https://lowen.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band

https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband

This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast.

Artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo

https://www.instagram.com/spittingfur_designs/

Artwork photo used with kind permission from Stephen at Tears of Fire Photography.

https://www.facebook.com/TearsOfFirePhotography/

Welcome to Truth and Venom!

In this first ever episode, Chris speaks to Joey Ashworth from mathy-indie-emo legends itoldyouiwouldeatyou!

Joey speaks about bands and lyricists that influenced them as a young songwriter as well as those they draw reference from more recently, before getting into the experiences, ambitions and philosophies that inspire their own lyrics.

There's also some in depth chat about the lyrics from some songs from the band's upcoming record. It feels like every aspect of life gets touched upon at some point in what turned out to be a fascinating and inspiring conversation.

Go here for ways to donate money towards aid for Palestine: https://impactful.ninja/best-charities-for-gaza

and for long term support: https://buildpalestine.com/

Listen to itoldyouiwouldeatyou here: https://itoldyouiwouldeatyou.bandcamp.com/

itoldyouiwouldeatyou can be found on social media here for updates on new music and live shows:

https://www.instagram.com/itoldyouiwouldeatyou

https://twitter.com/ITYIWtweetyou

https://www.facebook.com/itoldyouiwouldeatyou

More insight into Joey's lyrics can be found through their annotations here: https://genius.com/artists/Itoldyouiwouldeatyou

Recommended further listening:

Band On Band podcast, Episode 013.

Just An Insight podcast, Episode 136.

This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast.

Artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo

https://www.instagram.com/spittingfur_designs/

Artwork photo used with kind permission from Estie Joy

https://www.instagram.com/photoswotitook