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I am so lucky to be able to chat to such wholesome bands, Empire Warning being one of these bands! 
This five piece groove metal band from the heart of London will definitely get you salivating when you listen to their music.
It's safe to say that their incredibly catchy riffs will leave you intoxicated,I came away addicted and wanting to hear so much more!!

These guys have lots in store for this next year, of course I shared my contacts with them and gave a few of my fellow London based bands and venues a big shout out, you gotta share the love in this industry let me tell you.

We had a damn good laugh during this chat, hope to catch you guys soon and I look forward to following your progress!!

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I caught up with The Black Hounds way back last year sometime and we were definitely overdue a catch up, since we last spoke lots of things have happened, lots of gigs played and lots of fun has been had.

Having played their Album Launch show  a few days ago I thought now would be a good time to celebrate their success and to talk about their music  journey that has got them to this point!
All Kingdoms Fall is OUT NOW!!

We gave a HUGE shout out to the master of mixing and lots other things, Mr Jay Shredder who is one of the best in the music business!!

Have a listen to our chat, I had such a great time talking to this fun bunch of guys!!

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I first met Darla Jade many years ago when she was busking by the big blue clock in Hanley (IYKYK) it was the place to be back then. This purple loving electro-pop artist is taking the world by storm, her catchy, relatable lyrics just pull you in and for me when I first heard her had me in a trance like state, almost hypnotising me...I had places to be, errands to run but I just couldn't escape, a good 20 minutes I stood and watched in awe as her unique style danced delicately in the warm summer breeze .
Having just supported Dizzee Rascal on his album launch party in her home town of Stoke-On-Trent, she was buzzing to chat to me and tell me all about it and her journey into music.

I mean it's not everyday your music ends up on TV programmes such as TOWIE and Love Island, well these are just a few of the many things she has achieved.
She has also been featured for live sessions at Maida Vale for BBC Introducing.
Her single 'Backseat Driver' gained recognition on BBC Radio 1 and Spotify playlists like 'New Music Friday UK.' In 2022, her track 'Stories On The TV' was BBC Introducing Track of The Week, and she released her EP 'Only The Paranoid Survive.'
Darla has performed at key events, supported acts like The Ninth Wave and Lucy Spraggan, collaborated with artists including BlOND:ISH, and won Amazon's 'Breakthrough Booth' at The Great Escape.

A truly wholesome human being, that has so much talent.. keep your eyes peeled and ears open for Darla Jade and hopefully we will see her name on many festivals up and down the country, I have no doubt that at some point she will be playing Glastonbury!!

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It's always a special moment when you discover a fantastic band that has written such a catchy song, that no matter how hard you try you just cant get it out of your head.
Well CLKWRK have done just that, their track Hold On which is featured at the end of this episode is the definition of an earworm and will dominate your headspace!
I go back years with the powerhouse singer/guitarist, waistcoat wearing frontman, just a few few of Nick Pilgrims many talents and i'm so happy to see him and his band doing so well.

Whilst many other bands that were around from our childhood have since evaporated from the music scene, Nick is here and he's paving the way for our up and coming bands.
Having toured with Electric Six and played many high caliber of shows, CLKWRK mean buisness and now they have their debut EP out real soon…Shadows & Silhouettes which is out in April!!

In this hour long special, we went way back to the early days of Nick, Adam and Romus' musical journey, the good, the bad and the ugly times especially when Adam ruptured his arsehole whilst on tour. They talked me through the fun on the road touring so early on in their bands career, mishaps and many other fun stuff thats happened to them over the years. Adam even showed me his treasure chest of out of date tour beers and he wasn't afraid of wetting his whistle with one, which reminds me i should really do a welfare check to see how he is and whether he's survived.
They even took part in my famous general knowledge quiz, it is tradition after all!! 

Have a listen to these guys and give them some support, they absolutely deserve it!!

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I chatted to UK award-winning powerhouse vocalist and guitarist Tom Killner, who walks the line between genres such as soul infused Blues, Southern Rock, Country, and Americana he has recently announced a special new album launch show, 22nd March at Yellow Arch Studio Sheffield following a successful Kickstarter campaign which surpassed its target!

We chatted about Toms cat Scabbers,  Bin day struggles, lots of random things such as most embarrassing moments, losing cars and why you should always wear brown trousers when eating tuna sandwiches!!

It was an honour to chat to this softly spoken Yorkshire lad!! Please make sure you check him out!!

Oh and before i forget, ITS KILLNER NOT KILLER!!!!

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Do you all remember Staceys Mom? Well those familiar with this song would know that this ear worm was a very popular song back in the early 00's, it was nominated for not 1 but 2 Grammys and they even managed to bag a No 1 video (I wonder why? Staceys mom was hoooooot!) It was sung by American rock band Fountains of Wayne for which Jody Porter was the lead guitarist.
He has also been in bands such as "The Belltower" and "The Astrojet" back in the day, this man has a wealth of talent and I was honoured to chat to him.

A lot has happened between now and then, In 2008 Jody finished work on his debut solo album, Close to the Sun. The 12-song album bridges the gap between the sonic atmospheric stylings of the Belltower and the guitar-driven power pop of Fountains of Wayne.
His second solo album, Month of Mondays, was successfully funded via Kickstarter in 2013 and in December 2020, Porter released his third studio album Waterways. 
He then released EP1 in summer 2023 and we now eagerly await his most recent album EP2 which is due to be released in October!!

We chatted about his veteran years in the music scene, he took me on his personal journey throughout his career, the good, the bad, the ugly!
We even joked about getting Staceys Mom back in the charts? 
Who's up for it then?  

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Back in April 23' I caught up with Nutzie Shelley who is the powerhouse behind the vocals in Broken Jaw. 
We chatted about all things music, bands, festivals and I even finished with one of my favourite mini quizzes! 
Obviously this is part 1 and it feels like AGEES since we last spoke!

They have just signed with Marshall records so Part 2 will definitely be on the cards and I would absolutely love to have a catch up with Nutzie and the rest of the band, all their hard work is paying off and they are certainly flying the flag for our up and coming bands!

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You know when people are described a bit like Marmite, you either love them or you hate them?
Well Matt Jones is the Marmite of the music scene. Fortunately for him, I and a lot of others think he's awesome.
Opinionated, tick. Very talented musician, tick. A great laugh and an all round great person to be around, tick!! 

If you are lucky enough to be called one of his friends then that comes with a whole lot of loyalty, this man would travel the length of the earth to ensure his friends are ok!

We talked about issues plaguing the music scene, the fun we have had at various festivals over the years and his success with his band Twisted Illusion and his cover bands. 
Metal Health features strongly on my podcast and like many others Matt has battled with his own over the years, thankfully he is still here with us today to talk about it.

Hope you enjoy this episode and I hope it allows you to get to know him on a personal level rather than behind one of his opinionated social media posts!


P.S As promised the artwork on this episode is the exact moment where Matt discovered a random welly in a plastic shitter haha

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I had the pleasure of chatting tho the lads in one of the hottest up and coming bands on the metal scene IMPERIUM!
When I first met these guys at an awards ceremony not only did they more or less leave with an award from every category they were entered into, I honestly thought they were trying to sell me a yacht.
I couldn't work out by their dapper jackets whether they had just ran off from a wedding or whether they were actual yacht sales men!!
Still to this day we laugh about that!
Not only are these guys INCREDIBLY talented but they are a damn good laugh and great company, in fact if I was ever stranded on a desert island I'd deffo choose these to come and keep me entertained!

Their 10 date tour kicks off at the end of March where they play alongside ACID REIGN and various other fantastic bands. 
We chatted about the struggles of balancing time whilst being a new dad (Congrats Hardip- Asher is truly scrumptious)
Most importantly we had a damn good laugh, this episode will leave you laughing for days!

I've got such a soft spot for these Landaners (shit attempt of a cockney twang there)

Please go and check them out, they have my full seal of approval and I am extremely excited to see what this year has in store for them!!!

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There's not many bands that get to spend two nights in a row with me, but I enjoyed Stone Angels company so much I had to make it happen!

I chatted with James, lead guitarist for the band Stone Angels who talked me through the bands journey, their plans for the future and the origins behind their much anticipated second album, "Up In Smoke" which I can  excitedly reveal will be released March 22nd!
This album really hits different, not only is it produced by an amazing  multi platinum producer Mike Krompass, it has a real personal meaning behind the album cover.

James was involved in a devastating fire in his house whilst he was inside, luckily he made it out alive and is here in all his glory to tell us the tale.
James is a huge fan of Massive Wagons and even planned his trip abroad to watch them overseas-Now that is dedication.

Have a listen to our wonderful chat and get to know the band on a personal level, their exciting plans and what's in store in 2024!!

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