Off The Beat & Track

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the incredible Frazey Ford —the Canadian singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice, poetic lyrics, and deeply moving music. First rising to prominence with The Be Good Tanyas , Frazey has since carved out a powerful solo career, blending folk, soul, and Americana into a sound that’s entirely her o...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with Danny Goffey , drummer and songwriter from the iconic Britpop band Supergrass . With unforgettable hits like Alright , Caught by the Fuzz , and Pumping on Your Stereo , Supergrass defined a generation with their infectious energy and timeless anthems. Danny reflects on the band’s meteoric rise, their...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen is joined by the incredibly atmospheric and genre-blending band Chartreuse . Known for their hauntingly beautiful sound, Chartreuse blend elements of soul, folk, electronica, and alt-pop , creating music that’s deeply emotive, cinematic, and completely their own. With a growing reputation as one of the UK’s most exc...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with James Veck-Gilodi , frontman of the acclaimed UK alternative rock band Deaf Havana . Known for their powerful mix of anthemic rock, raw honesty, and emotional storytelling , Deaf Havana have built a loyal fanbase with albums like Fools and Worthless Liars , All These Countless Nights , and The Present...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the incredible Lloren —the powerhouse vocalist and songwriter making waves in the UK music scene. Known for her soaring voice, emotive performances, and captivating blend of pop, soul, and cinematic influences , Lloren first caught national attention as a finalist on The Voice UK . Since then, she’s b...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the brilliant Laura-Mary Carter —singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known as one half of the acclaimed rock duo Blood Red Shoes . With a career spanning over a decade, Laura-Mary has been at the forefront of the UK alternative scene, delivering raw, hook-filled rock anthems and high-energy live pe...

Welcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen. This episode is the 22nd of a series of online live shows with our Patreons. On this episode i chat to them about artists beginning with the letter L, this is an unstructured and fun chat. Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon....

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with rising star Issey Carts-Williams of the explosive London rock trio The Molotovs . With their raw energy, snarling vocals, and no-nonsense attitude, The Molotovs have been turning heads across the UK with a sound that channels the spirit of classic punk and Britpop. Issey talks about the band’s DIY eth...

Welcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen. This episode is the 21st of a series of online live shows with our Patreons. On this episode i chat to them about artists beginning with the letter k, this is an unstructured and fun chat. Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon....

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the incredibly talented SJ (Sarah-Jane) from Morganway —lead vocalist of the critically acclaimed British Americana-rock band . Morganway has built a reputation for their rousing harmonies, cinematic soundscapes, and high-energy live performances . With influences ranging from folk and country to indi...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the one and only Peter Cunnah , frontman and songwriter of the iconic '90s band D:Ream . Best known for their uplifting anthem Things Can Only Get Better , D:Ream blended pop, soul, and dance to create a sound that defined an era. Peter opens up about the band’s rise to fame, the song’s unexpected pol...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the powerful voice and mind behind Rise Against , Tim McIlrath —frontman, songwriter, and activist. Known for their hard-hitting blend of melodic hardcore and punk rock , Rise Against have built a global following by pairing explosive music with uncompromising messages. Tim opens up about the band’s r...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen is joined by the brilliant Bobby Bluebell —songwriter, guitarist, and founding member of the iconic Scottish band The Bluebells . Best known for timeless hits like Young at Heart and Cath , The Bluebells helped define the sound of 1980s indie pop with jangly guitars, heartfelt lyrics, and infectious melodies. Bobby...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the incredibly talented Gale Paridjanian , co-founder and guitarist of the beloved UK indie band Turin Brakes . Since emerging with their Mercury-nominated debut The Optimist LP , Turin Brakes have become known for their beautifully crafted songs, soulful harmonies, and emotionally rich acoustic sound...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the brilliant Ethan Ives from the acclaimed indie rock band Car Seat Headrest . Known for their raw, emotionally charged songwriting and genre-blending sound, Car Seat Headrest has become one of the most important voices in modern indie rock. Ethan, as guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, has been a c...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the incredibly talented Sam Hindman , who takes on the bold and outrageous role of Karen Matthews in the controversial and darkly comedic film Shannon Matthews: The Musical – The Movie . Blending satire, true crime, and musical theatre, this daring production has sparked debate and intrigue, pushing t...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the multitalented Iwan Rheon —actor, musician, and singer-songwriter—to talk about his deep love of music and his brand-new album. Known to many for his powerful performances in shows like Game of Thrones and Misfits , Iwan is just as passionate about music as he is about acting. With a sound rooted i...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the incredibly talented Tobias Wilner from the acclaimed band Blue Foundation . Known for their cinematic blend of dream pop, electronica, and indie rock , Blue Foundation’s haunting soundscapes have featured in major films like Twilight and Miami Vice , as well as countless TV shows. Tobias, the band...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen is joined by the one and only Dunstan Bruce —former frontman of Chumbawamba and the creative mind behind the powerful one-man show and documentary, "I Get Knocked Down." Dunstan has spent decades challenging the status quo through music, activism, and storytelling. From anarcho-punk roots to mainstream success with...

Welcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen. This episode is the 20th of a series of online live shows with our Patreons. On this episode i chat to them about artists beginning with the letter J, this is an unstructured and fun chat. Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon....

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the legendary Gaz Whelan , drummer and founding member of the iconic Happy Mondays . As part of one of the most influential bands to emerge from the Madchester scene , Gaz helped shape a sound that fused acid house, indie rock, and psychedelia —forever changing the musical landscape of the late '80s a...

Welcome to Off The Beat and Track, the iTunes chart-topping podcast where host Stu Whiffen delves deep into the world of music, culture, and life stories with some of the most influential figures in the industry. In this special episode, we are thrilled to welcome special guest Ditz . Ditz is an explosive post-punk band known for their intense live performances and uncompromising sound. Blending h...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the brilliant Ian Prowse —singer-songwriter and frontman of Amsterdam and Pele . A true troubadour of British music, Ian has spent decades crafting powerful, heartfelt songs that blend rock, folk, and Celtic influences . With a career spanning from the anthemic sound of Pele to the deeply personal sto...

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥 In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the brilliant Saul Adamczewski —musician, songwriter, and creative force behind Fat White Family and Insecure Men . Known for his raw, unpredictable energy and boundary-pushing songwriting, Saul has been a key figure in the UK’s underground music scene. From the anarchic spirit of Fat White Family to...

Welcome to Off The Beat and Track , the iTunes chart-topping podcast where host Stu Whiffen delves deep into the world of music, culture, and life stories with some of the most influential figures in the industry. In this special episode, we are thrilled to welcome special guest Jonny Polonsky . Jonny Polonsky is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose career has s...