On the Huh

Howdy ... in this short special we catch up with friend of the Podcast Ben Taylor - the curator of the all day - multi stage festival at the Brickmakers in Norwich in aid of Prostate cancer UK which this year is on 22nd June.  There is a great line up with a mix of local bands and many more from all over the UK ..  check out Ben's bio @thisismusicnorwich for ticket and full line up details  D...

A cheeky On the Huh pod short with the very lovely Flat Venus ahead of their intimate show at the Albion Nights Kitchen gigs... We nattered about all sorts of stuff so lock in and enjoy  Don't forget to check out the ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compiled by pod producer Reuben Andrews called La musique de Norwich. chin chin

From Norwich UK, the band has an impressive pedigree featuring members of UK punk bands Infa-Riot, Braindance and Special Duties. Their music is closest to the street punk genre with big singalong choruses, tinged with glam riffs, channeling their inner, Slade and Sweet influences. The band formed in June 2021 in an unmanned studio during the height of the Covid pandemic. A little known rule meant...

This week I spent a few minutes with podcast Nepo-baby Reuben Andrews as part of our short form series "On the Huh shorts" ..  This lad knows his stuff - he's all over the music scene especially in Norwich and Brighton (where he's at Uni).  He's edited and produced all the episodes of On the Huh leaving Tim to do the bit he knows best...talking.   Here we chat about Reuben...

Helen McGrath-Doherty has  a rich musical journey throughout her life. Helen has immersed herself in various aspects of the music industry from playing in bands to booking tours. Currently channeling her passion into curating a life full of things she loves to do under the umbrella of Albion Nights. As the hosts of Albion Nights Kitchen Gigs, Helen and her husband Pete create intimate musical expe...

Just ahead of a long rehearsal prepping for their next live outing - I caught up with Mark and Andy from the band about their debut show, their time in the studio and what they've got coming up ....  you may recall that Simon from the Sam Adams band was the pilot episode for On the Huh Podcast so it was nice to loop back round with some of the other members - whilst Simon and drummer (another...

The moniker 'yer blooze' of English multi-instrumentalist Dylan Clarke may originate from a White album deep cut but this influence is far from alone within his sonic palette. Bringing together sounds from his local scene (noise, ambient, psyche and English folk) yer blooze also weaves in personal taste from genres such as Prog rock, and gypsy jazz within indie rock and neo-psych structu...

As part of a new approach, - here at On the Huh Pod we are going to periodically drop in some mini-chats Tim has with all sorts of people - including visiting bands, audience members, crew, and whoever might have something interesting to say....  For the first of these I got to have a brief chat with Danny and Hugh from Gengahr just before they played a packed Waterfront Studio show celebrating th...

Formed in November 23, the Solarnites blend a mixture of rock, funk and grunge that energetically drives home their soaring choruses, catchy vocal hooks and head pounding riffs. Their third single "I do all of my own stunts" is out now. A song that explores the theme of owning your mistakes, throwing caution to the wind and living life to the full. We discuss a busy year ahead as well as...

Charlie Higson is bordering on national treasure status with millions of fans worldwide an author, actor, producer, comedian and writer for TV, film and radio. Both his ‘ Young Bond’ and ‘The Enemy’ series for teenagers, have sold over a million copies in the UK. The rights to The Enemy books have been sold to a leading US studio who are currently developing it as a major movie franchise. In 2023...

This week we are joined by Zamani - a man with many talents. Self described as a Suffolk based troubadour whose work is a refreshing taste and insight into his own mind and life experiences, bringing a soulful and authentic feel every time.  You can hear echoes of a lifetime spent growing up in a sunny festival field with world class music as his first and last meal of the day. Zamani authenticall...

This week i'm joined by Blossom, one of Norwich's finest creators who is the brains behind the iconic Dead Wax Zine - the free mag found in all the cool parts of town.  Here we talk about her creative process and the evolution of Dead Wax, how to set up and run an independent record store, homelessness and how Blossom found isolation to be her friend, how Dead Wax came about and how she...

Youth Killed it have been making waves with their catchy riffs, sharp lyrics and undeniable energy, carving out a unique spot in the UK's indie-punk scene. The ban is working on writing their 3rd LP and are hitting the studio in February.  Their recent singles Lately and Up All Night have been getting attention and lots of airplay with BBC introducing naming the band as the one to watch in 20...

This weeks guest is a legend in the local music scene - a familiar face to all gig goers whether that be standing next to him or watching him play.  In this episode we get right into how music became such a big thing in his life, his move to Norfolk and his multiple projects, his songwriting and recording and his plans for 2025.   An erudite and charming man to spend time with .... I hope you enjo...

This week sees us talking to Cal and Sophie from Other Half - Alfie had the lurgy so sadly couldn't come along but we had a lovely old time anyway.  Other Half have been a mainstay of the UK DIY punk circuit for more years than they would care to admit. Puzzling audiences with a combination of caustic dischord-style post hardcore sneering indie rock and tongue-in-cheek classic rock tropes, al...

Combining the weight of heavy music with the ethereal textures of shoegaze, Chicanes create a dynamic and emotional listening experience. With four years of writing and performing behind them, the band's upcoming album marks their heaviest and most atmospheric work yet. Join us as we explore their origins though to the recording process of their debut album with lots in between.  Don't f...

I was fortunate enough to get time to chat to John Osborne this week - John writes poems, scripts and stories. His first theatre show John Peel's Shed was a complete sell-out at the Edinburgh fringe and was adapted for BBC Radio 4. His first book Radio Head was broadcast as Radio 4's Book of the Week. His sitcom After Hours, directed by Craig Cash and starring Jaime Winstone and Ardal O&...

Mama Oh No have been wooing Norwich crowds for a while now and they came in for a chat with On the Huh in the run up to a flagship Christmas show at Norwich Arts Centre 19th of December.  They describe themselves as Space age desert soul, surf and swampy blues quartet.  Here we chat about recent line up changes - their approach to writing and much much more..   Enjoy Don't forget to check out...

Karl Minns is a comedy writer and performer best known in East Anglia as being one half of comedy double act the Nimmo Twins alongside Owen Evans. Their Normal for Norfolk shows have been satirising East Anglian life for best part of 30 years.  As a solo performer Karl has performed comedy in Edinburgh, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Newton Flotman. As a script writer he's written for show...

Arthur Black is at the start of a very promising career - after spending the summer recording a debut E.P and playing major festivals such as Reading and Latitude, Arthur popped along to the studio for a good old natter .  Arthur's melodic and reflective songs already have a dedicated and growing audience of millions on You Tube and here we talk a bit about growing up,  her time with Access t...

Musician/ Record Producer/Label owner - Gavin is a music man... he's had a hand in so many of the great records coming out of the burgeoning Norwich music scene and he's on it...  Here we chat about setting up a recording business and label outside the big smoke, how Gavin works with bands, his ethos and what drives him....  Gavin's support for local artists and providing a platform...

There is so much to say about Ian that I could write a book never mind chat to him.. The national head of Music Industry Partnerships from Access Creative College. A key player in the early development of Ed Sheeran, Lets Eat Grandma and others.  Ian runs his own artist management company called Magikal Management. His roster includes Grammy winning writer/producer Harry Edwards ( who has also wor...

Karma Sheen are the very embodiment of joyous music - they are special believe me.  Insightful charming guests to chat through on this Summer special episode to close out season 1 of On the Huh ...  go well  Bio of Karma Sheen's Album  Join them and allow yourself to embark on a musical odyssey through the entrancing tapestry of Karma Sheen’s self titled album. It weaves together the cultural...

Andrew Taylor is a man with a musical past, present and future..  he's had his fingers in many musical pies whether that be playing in a Nick Drake tribute act,  hosting The Music House Acoustic sessions for years, curating seasonal playlists, making art and music with his hugely successful album Mohribold (created over 8 years  of love and toil), providing music for his nephew Isaac HP'...

Join Amy and Tim for their chat.  Amy working with her amazing band turning her acoustic songs into pop/rock full band tracks.  Amy loves rock and alt-pop music and she uses these genres to inspire her own writing and music. Amy released her debut EP in October 23 and plans to release another soon.  Don't forget to check out the ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compile...