VINTAGE SOCIETY PODCAST

Ben Hillier is a producer and songwriter. He has worked with the likes of Depeche Mode, Blur, Elbow, Nadine Shah and Doves amongst many more.

We talk his home setup, transitioning into writing, collaborating with Nadine Shah, The Pool, recording around the world, producing from the live room, mixing, getting the feel right, sculpting songs from live sessions, working on debut albums, coming into your own on later records, ageism in the music industry and the parallels in starting and finishing a record. 

Theme Music: "Breakfast Burger" by Snack Villain

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Sam Sparro is an Australian singer, songwriter and producer. "Boombox Eternal: Halcyon Deluxe Edition" is available on all music streaming services now.

We talk global warming, Rick Rubin, opening up through music, control, sketching songs, Alexander McQueen, fracturing his legs in front of Kate Moss, anxiety, meditation, LA, drive, astrology, VHS tapes, returning to old ideas, Batman Forever, Brian Eno and simplicity. 

Theme Music: "Breakfast Burger" by Snack Villain

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Newton Faulkner is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. His new album, "Interference Of Light", is available on vinyl and all music streaming services from 20th August. Tickets for his UK Autumn Tour are on sale here.

We talk thinking in new ways, exploring genres, performing live, having unlimited time to create his new album, creating a song with 400 tracks, collaborating remotely, removing the visual aspect of mixing, acceptance, growing both technically and personally, constantly improving, communicating ideas and tailoring the tracklisting for different formats.

Theme Music: "Breakfast Burger" by Snack Villain

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Dusted is the atmospheric rock outlet of Canadian songwriter and producer Brian Borcherdt. His latest record, "III", is available on vinyl and all music streaming platforms from Friday 23rd July. Brian is also a member of electronic group Holy Fuck.

We talk moving to the Canadian countryside, reuniting with his high school band, Dependant Music, Metallica, working with Walter Murch, his history in the film business, working on his latest record in two locations, songs arriving in dreams, returning to older tracks, intention, hosting workshops, producing and thinking in terms of imagery.

Theme Music: "Breakfast Burger" by Snack Villain

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Tarek Musa is a songwriter, producer and mixer as well as a driving creative force behind his solo outlet Dead Nature. Dead Nature's debut record, "Watch Me Break Apart", is available on vinyl and all music streaming platforms from 23rd July.

We talk finding a studio space, "Ladlands", the pandemic, control, identity, finding answers in music, producing younger bands, the business side of music, obsessing over music again, learning from failing, parallel universes, "Rivers", releasing music when it feels right and looking to the future.

Theme Music: "Breakfast Burger" by Snack Villain

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DZ Deathrays are a rock band from Brisbane, Australia. Their latest record, "Positive Rising Part 2", is available now on vinyl and all music streaming platforms.

We talk with Shane Parsons about high school bands, being obsessed with music, creating a double album, releasing during a pandemic, his love of recording, consuming music, album cycles, "Fired Up", writing constantly, having a balance of songs, "Golden Retriever", Office Space, social media, sculpting melody, guitar music and the Positive Rising grant.

Theme Music: "Breakfast Burger" by Snack Villain

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Demob Happy are an alternative rock band from Newcastle. Their new single, "Sympathy Boy", is available now on all music streaming platforms. Tickets for their 2021 UK Tour are on sale here.

We talk with Matt Marcantonio about how his worldview has changed, the state of popular music, rebelling, “Sympathy Boy”, mental health, forgiveness, the development of his voice, appearing on Caparezza's new album, meeting a wizard at Joshua Tree, the influence of cinema on his music, moving into production and staying true to their vision. 

Theme Music: "Breakfast Burger" by Snack Villain

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Dune Rats are an Australian rock band from Brisbane.

We talk with BC Michaels about dry Junely, starting songs, the Australian music scene, Dune Rats & Friends, arriving on stage via motorbike, Limp Bizkit, RatBag Records, stolen tambourines, accents, “Too Tough Terry”, writing songs quickly, touring non-stop, covid hypocrisy, narratives and looking forward. 

Theme Music: "Breakfast Burger" by Snack Villain

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Hayley Mary is an Australian singer and songwriter. Her latest EP, "The Drip", is available now on all music streaming platforms.

We talk authenticity vs aesthetic, songs transforming through the process, living in Edinburgh, working in hospitality, creating music as a solo artist, playing with genre, nativity, learning guitar, being guided by melody, familiarity, acquiring new skills, "Young & Stupid" and the unifying power of tragedy.

Theme Music: "Breakfast Burger" by Snack Villain

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