What Song

Matt from the superb Demob Happy is on the pod this week to waltz us through his What Song playlist. We chat about recording Demob's 4th LP 'The Grown-ups Are Talking' out in Joshua Tree with Dave Catching (Eagles of Death Metal, Queens of the Stone Age), how the Men In Black single soundtracked a trip through the Scottish countryside and the eternal majesty of Lindisfarne. 'The Grown-ups Are Talk...

Will Westerman is on the pod this week to guide us through his What Song playlist. We chat about recording his gorgeous new album at a 17th century carpet factory in Hydra, his love and initial indifference of Neil Young and why a composition described as "a leprechaun singing a song about the cosmos" is his go-to melancholy mood tune. Go pre-order 'A Jackal's Wedding' and snag tickets to Will's l...

Ellur swings by this week to talk us through her What Song playlist. Ellur's song choices weave us down many conversational avenues. We discuss her love of Skyrim, how Wayne Coyne from The Flaming Lips became an acquaintance, the majesty of Sharon Van Etten and boxing in the golden age of Dubstep. Go check out her beautiful new single ' Disintegrate '. Keep posted on all things Ellur on her site:...

Circa Waves frontman Kieran Shudall drops in this week to talk us through his What Song playlist. We chat about Kieran's heart operation and how it impacted Circa Waves' new LP 'Death & Love'. We also discuss run-ins with rock megastars in mundane situations, the routines around indie and metal club nights of youth and how the unlikely duo of Agatha Christie and Deacon Blue used to soundtrack...

Comedian Paul Foot drops by this week to waltz us through his What Song playlist. Paul discusses his lifelong love of Classical music, why he loathes “I Just Called To Say I Love You” and battling difficult audiences in the early days of his comedy career. Paul’s just released his excellent special ‘Dissolve’ on YouTube . He’s playing a gig at the Moth Club on 24 September - tickets can be snagged...

This week M. T. Hadley strolls by to talk us through his What Song Playlist. Martin transports us to the jazz guitarist that kept him and his Mum company on trips to Cornwall, the tunes he was flinging back and forth with classmates via infrared and how Sun Kil Moon soundtracked a melancholy moment on a stag do. Check out all the songs discussed at the playlists link below: Spotify Apple Music M....

Antony Szmierek drops by this week to walk us through his What Song playlist. Antony takes us back to a drizzly drive through the Blackpool Illuminations, a tacky NYE in Budapest which turned out to be his favourite and argues why the Coronation Street theme is the ultimate psychological warfare tactic in a fight.  Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links below: Spotify Ap...

This week Billy Nomates swings by to talk through her What Song Playlist. We dive into Tor's love of Yacht Rock, why Greatest Hits Radio is the Bible of songwriting and how she found company in Jim O'Rourke through the lonely early days of touring. Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links below: Spotify Playlist Apple Music Playlist Go see Billy Nomates on tour around the UK, Irelan...

We're back! Season 2 is go. This week Chartreuse drop in to talk us through their What Song playlist. Joined by Hattie and Mike from the group, we find out what it was like to record their new album in a remote part of Iceland, how Mick Hucknall took over their car stereo on holiday and reviving a wedding dancefloor with an aux cord mutiny. Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links b...

Sean shuffles through his 2025 playlist to discuss the tunes that's been on his radar ahead of the first episode of season 2 arriving this Thursday. Listen to the tunes discussed: Apple Music Playlist Spotify Playlist Like and subscribe. Come follow us on Instagram and TikTok to keep posted on all things What Song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by OG music podcaster Charlie Harding of Switched on Pop. We compare the current yuletide music charts of the UK and the US, discuss why music in 2024 has rejuvenated the world of pop and uncover the song that soundtracked his first case of jet lag. Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links below: Spotify Playlist Apple Music Playlist Check out the amazing Swi...

This week the wonderful Moonchild Sanelly joins to walk us through her What Song playlist. We discuss what went on behind the scenes at the premiere for Wicked, her kinship with Damon Albarn, the impact of location on her writing and the South African music scene. Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links below: Spotify Playlist Apple Music Playlist Pre-order the new album 'Full Moon...

This week, journalist, podcaster and musician Al Horner swings by to walk us through his What Song playlist. We chat about how Big Thief soundtracked a hair-raising moment in Yosemite, musicians turning their hands to acting, his tenure at NME towers and his new musical guise as Al Horner & The Skeleton Choir. Check out all the awesome songs discussed at the playlist links below: Spotify Playl...

This week Dan Haggis from The Wombats joins to guide us through his What Song playlist. We chat about the band being on Mick Jagger’s workout playlists, how a Neil Young song soundtracked a moonlit mountainous drive through the alps and a theory as to how Steve Van Zandt of the E Street Band developed his pirate look.  Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links below: Spotify Pla...

This week I'm joined by Nick Hodgson to guide us through his What Song playlist. The former Kaiser Chiefs drummer and primary songwriter has a new band Everyone Says Hi who unleash their self-titled debut in January. After leaving the Kaiser's drum stool in 2012 he's worked with a whole host of music legends including Mark Ronson, Duran Duran, Dua Lipa and Shirley Bassey. Nick chats about finding...

A little bonus podcast while we're on a short break. A trip to the park, a trip to see Paddington in Peru and a trip out to see Faux Real supporting Los Bitchos. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok to stay posted and subscribe to the What Song Substack ! Back next week with a very special guest! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are graced with the presence of Tom Fleming who's just released his gorgeous second solo album 'Endless Rain' under his One True Pairing moniker. The ex-Wild Beasts guitarist and vocalist guides us through his selections discussing the Kerrang plastered walls of his youth, what song he'd listen to in a getaway car chase and the impact of Kate Bush's 'Hounds of Love' on 'Two Dancers'....

This week, we're guided through the What Song selections of Faux Real, a genre defying duo who have made one of the albums of the year. We discuss heelys, dance routines, whether the Walker brothers were on acid and a life changing concert experience at the Hollywood Bowl. Don't sleep on this playlist of the songs discussed - it's full of gems: Apple Music Spotify Go stream their album 'Faux Ever'...

Welcome back! This week BBC 6 Music's Deb Grant is on the show to guide us through her What Song playlist. We chat about the song that soundtracked a life-changing trip to Memphis, her first hand experience in the boxing ring and the power of Irish trad music. Dig straight into Deb's awesome selections at the playlist links below. I couldn't add the specified live version of Diana Ross' 'I Ain't B...

What up! We welcome Nick Llobet (otherwise known as youbet) to discuss their What Song playlist. We discuss a New York trip soundtracked by Ricky Martin, a run in with Patti Smith on the subway and the importance of strong fingernails when performing Flamenco guitar among many other things. Listen to all the awesome songs discussed on the show at the playlists below: Apple Music playlist Spotify p...

This week we invite Professor Skye to take us through his What Song playlist. The French professor turned Youtube music reviewer discusses his love of Chewbacca, Isaac Hayes and what song he'd put on if Abraham Lincoln threw him the aux lead. Listen to all the tunes discussed on the show at the playlists below: Apple Music Spotify And be sure to check out Professor Skye's channel for his awesome,...