Four Idle Hands

This episode our guest is Nick Cronin AKA Vagrant Real Estate whose album "Neither Collar Nor Crown" is on the shortlist for the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) which will be announced in the Caird Hall , Dundee on 5th November. Hailing from Aberdeen Nick has been active for many years in the Aberdeen hip hop/dance scene and his new album has been described as a "love letter to my...

This weeks guest is Irish comedian Andrew Ryan who, fresh from his run at the edinburgh Fringe, is appearing at the Aberdeen Comedy Festival with his show "Honest Capacity". A native of Cork and now resident in Northern Ireland Andrew is regular on TV and podcasts and also appears on the Golf Bros show on youtube. He was a great laugh to chat to so have a listen and make sure to check hi...

Award-winning writer Rodge Glass was granted unprecedented access to Suede at home, backstage, in rehearsal and in the studio, to write  As One , an intimate biography of the band. Based on exclusive and extensive interviews with the band, their family and friends,  As One  is an intimate and candid biography of one of the UK's biggest band's during the unlikely second act of a career that...

Welcome back to the Four Idle Hands podcast and we are back after a summer break. In this our 80th episode we have a full review of Rush from Madison Square Gardens where they did a four night residency as part of the 50 Something tour. We chat about Sebastien Pocognoli , the new Scotland footie manager , the return of Fontaines DC and we review new albums from Phoebe Bridgers and the Rolling Ston...

This episode is all about the World Cup 2026 which kicks off this week in Mexico City, we preview the competition, chat about how the home teams will perform and we pick our favourite World Cup moments, enjoy.

Boardsof Canada are a Scottish electronic music duo consisting of brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin. They released their debut album "Music Has the Right to Children" in 1998 and now after hiatus of 13 years they are set to release their fifth studio album "Inferno" on May 29th. As a preview of the album Boards of Canada and Warp Records hosted official  Inferno  album lis...

This episode we catch up with Graeme Thomson who is about to release his new book "In Another World The Four Seasons of Talk Talk. This is the definitive biography of one of the most critically acclaimed and enigmatic groups of all time. For the first time, Graeme Thomson seeks to unpick this knottiest of musical locks and understand the other world of Talk Talk. The book is out on May 21st a...

This episodes headline act is a chat with Rick McMurray, drummer from Northern Ireland legends Ash talking about his side project "Burned As Witches" and the self titled album which releases on the 17th April. Burned As Witches lands in the briefest of interludes from his day job in Ash, who've basically been working non-stop since the releases of 'Race The Night' in 2023 and...

This episode the main feature is our chat with the legend that is Midge Ure. Midge Ure is set to embark on hisvisionary  A Man Of TwoWorlds Tour this May and June 2026. The tour marks a bold new live chapter andcoincides with the release of his brand-new studio album,  A Man Of Two Worlds ,arriving on 8 May, the opening night of the tour. We talk to Midge all about the album and the live show and...

This pod is dedicated to the Aberdeen Jazz Festival which runs in the City from the 12th to 22nd March. There is lots on and we talk to Ana-Maria from Jazz Scotland all about whats on, where its on and why you should go.

This week its all about Rush who this week announced an extension to the Fifty Something tour which will take them to South America and more importantly to Europe. This has caused much excitement at Four Idle Towers as we secured our tickets for the Glasgow show . In this episode we discuss the new dates, talk about Rush gigs we've been to, what they might be playing, new members joining Geddy...

This week we talk to the star of "Moonlight The Philip Lynott Enigma" Moonlight is a powerful tribute that delves deep into the life, music, and legacy of one of rock’s most iconic frontmen. Peter M Smith is the star of the show taking on the iconic role of Phil himself which also brings Eric Bell to the stage. The show is on at Hammersmith Apollo in March and The Glasgow Pavilion in May...

The four idle hands folks are back . This episode we cover a load of topics, a preview of the Six Nations tournament, 10 years since the death of David Bowie, the Grammys, Mandelson and live review of Pictish Trail and new albums from Sleaford Mods and Megadeth. Lots of stuff to listen to with your morning tea or coffee.

Its Episode 70 and we travel to the Island of Eigg to talk to Lost Map leader Johnny Lynch about life on Eigg, running Lost Map records, his new Pictish Trail album Life Slime and a load more. Johnny was a brilliant guest and well worth the listen. We also review the new Sprints and PSB albums with lots more chat besides. Thanks for listening.

Welcome to the Four Idle Hands Podcast and in this episode we focus on the upcoming new album from Northern Ireland legends Ash, out 3rd everywhere on 3rd October. We where joined by friend of the pod drummer Rick McMurray to talk through the album , the writing process, the space theme, the fantastic videos and much more. We also review some recent allbums from Suede and recent shows from Mercury...

This week we are totally Live as in its a Live special with reviews of Nine Inch Nails in Dublin, Primavera Sound , Glasgow Punk All-Dayer and Sam Fender. And we have guest reviewers , Jack Lovie does NIN and Primavera while Michael and top gig Paparazzi Craig Chisholm cover the Punk All Dayer in Glasgow which was headlined by the Sex Pistols. Terry gets in on the act with Sam Fender from Newcastl...

This pod our guest is Lancastrian Rock Band Wytch Hazel. The four idle team had been down to see Michael Schenker and Wytch Hazel where the support and they impressed. Great sound, great tunes and a great look. We speak to Colin Hendra from the band about its origins, influences and the look. Its a great chat and please check out the band if you have not heard them before. They have a new album V:...

This episode we talk to Fierce Beer supremo Dave Grant about the origins of Fierce, getting started, expansion and how the collabs with Aberdeen FC and rock legends Rush came about. Also on the menu is Pete Townsend birthday, Trump v The Boss, Six Nations kick off 2026, Reviews of Arcade Fire and Billy Nomates albums and a live review of Michael Schenker in Glasgow, thanks for listening.

This episode our star guest are Big Special who are about to head off on tour around the UK supporting the Pixies. We speak to Joe and Callum about enhanced version of there debut album, touring with the Pixies and Irish surnames. They also drop a hint about new Sleaford Mods album. Also up for discussion this week is the Donald, Kneecap, The Pope and reviews of Self Esteem and Car Seat Headrest,...

Its 2025 and we kick off the year with a bumper episode. We cover Trump and his buddy Elon, Omagh Enquiry, Six Nations kick off, Neymar, reviews of Thin Lizzy and Mogwai new albums along with a live review of ace Rush taribute band Moving Pictures. And if thats not enough we have a chat with Ash drummer Rick McMurray who talks us through his 2024 with fav albums, plans for 2025 for Ash and side pr...

Bit of a festive special this episode. We have a double bill of Steven Milne talking about Little Kicks festive gig in Aberdeen and the state of gigs and shows in the City, then if thats not enough we get him to run through his favourite albums and songs of 2024. Happy Christmas from Michael and Terry.

Its a Live Music special this week. Terry caught up with Dublin band Sprints before their gig in Glasgow SWG3 and we review Kneecap , Fontaines DC and Sleaford Mods gigs. Enjoy.

Its 40 years since the release of Do They Know It's Xmas! and this episode features #BandAid trustee & irrepressible music biz legend John Kennedy - he talks about his stellar career representing the #StoneRoses and #RichardAshcroft & his role in #ABBA #MammaMia. John has just released is book "Just For One Hour" which chronicles his career and its just amazing. He currently manages Richar...

The Boys are Back in Town and this pod we are all over the new album from the Cure (which is fantastic), Kneecap movie which seems to be getting loads of award nominations, the return of Trump , the sad loss of Quincy Jones plus live reviews of PSB, Gaz Coombes and more

This week we are joined by friend of the pod and member of Aberdeen band Pages , Jack Lovie. Jack will be reviewing probably the two hottest gigs in town when he saw Jack White on his no name tour in Liverpool and then the very next night Chappell Roan in Glasgow. And if two gigs are not enough Terry went to see Snow Patrols hometown gig in the Ulster Hall, Belfast. We also take a spin around the...