Time For Heroes

Back with another episode, but I must warn you, there will be another spell without any episodes, as you may know I had surgery to remove skin cancer, which has included a skin graft covering almost half of the right hand side of my cheek, me being me thought I'd be back at it within a couple of weeks but recovery has been slower than expected and all my cache of episodes has ran out, I will be ba...

My guest this week is Bemz, a Nigerian-born musician who moved to London and later to Scotland, detailing his experiences growing up, his musical influences, and the evolution of his career in the Scottish rap scene. It highlights the impact of COVID-19 on his music career, leading to significant opportunities and collaborations, particularly with the band The Snuts. Also,Bemz discusses his music...

A bit different this week as i sit in the hotseat and let Steve Nussbaum of The Fantastival Podcast grills me both on my heroes and on my fantasy festival line up! Wediscussed the journey of transitioning from a podcast listener to a podcaster, the challenges and persistence in booking guests, and the impact of early podcasting experience. It also explores the evolution of the podcast, memorable e...

This week on the podcast my guest is Simon Williams of The Samurai Seven, a band back after a 20 year hiatus, a new EP just released and a run of gigs supporting The Boo Radleys. We discussed Simon's early life and influences, exploring the local music scene and emotional investment in his local football team. The connection between music and football is also highlighted. The conversation covers t...

My next guest on the podcast is the amazing Colin MacIntyre aka Mull Historical Society. The conversation covers the early influences and music scene in Glasgow, the birth of Mull Historical Society, debut single and radio play, signing with Rough Trade and Geoff Travis, touring with The Strokes and festival performances, album creation and collaboration, and The Reindeer Section. The conversation...

This week on the podcast I spoke to John Campbell of London band iC1's. The conversation covers the origins of iC1's, the band's influences, early beginnings, and the magic of their first rehearsal. It also delves into the challenges, recording of the 'Lowering the Tone' album (which subsequently was never released), and the band's reunion. The conversation covers a range of topics including the i...

% years in the making i finally speak to Danny McNamara of Embrace, a band i've followed from the beginning in a career spanning 30 years so far! We discussed everything including his childhood, musical influences, struggles with OCD, and the band's journey through success, setbacks, and creative renewal. The conversation covers topics such as the band's collaborative dynamic, the songwriting proc...

Tom Bellamy was one sixth of The Cooper Temple Clause, one of the best british bands of the noughties, after 3 fantastic albums the band split and Tom focused on remixes before forming Losers with Paul Mullen and Eddy Temple Morris, since then Losers have released 3 studio albums an EP and last Tuesday released their second track this year, the fantastic 'Daring To Begin' We spoke about all this a...

Andy MacLeod has done it all, he was initially in a band called The Pointy Birds (managed by a young Ricky Gervais) when the band folded he set up his own Record Label (Pointy Records) and along with previous guest Simon Williams ran Club Fandango, one of the most succesful indie club nights in the noughties and onwards which saw all the big names playing on their bills. Andy has just released his...

Back after a while with David Bothwell, frontman of Ayrshire band, Ocean Views. We spoke about the bands career, which has spanned an EP and 2 albums, sometimes organised, sometimes chaotic, always energetic, the band have built lasting contacts throughout their career which has helped their journey and there's plenty more to come, starting with McChuills in Glasgow this Friday (17th July) buy tic...

Its been a while, had a few cancellations recently as is to be expected this time of year with festival season kicking in to full swing, episodes might be a bit intermittent for the time being ............. But here's a cracking episode with Steven Deary of Smaller! The conversation covers Steven Deary's early musical influences, growing up in a musical family (which as well as including his broth...

Kicking off Season 4 of the podcast is Brad Stalker, frontman of The Castros, who i had the pleasure of seeing supporting Kyle Falconer at King Tut's a few weeks back! What a fucking band, obviously listen to the episode first but then go buy tickets for their Liquid Rooms gig in Edinburgh on 26th of September, tickets here >>> The Castros - Edinburgh Liquid Rooms - Universe Throughout th...

This time out I speak to Scottish music royalty, Pat and Greg Kane of Hue And Cry, with a career spanning over 40 years we covered it all, from the early days in Coatbridge right up to now on the cusp of another album release, 'Everybody' is out on May 29th and you can pre-order it here: Official HUE & CRY Store At the end of the chat the boys picked their heroes as usual, another fine selecti...

Battle are back! Straight from the heart of the noughties guitar scene and they play their first gig in 19 years at London,s The Water Rats on Friday 8th May alongside contemparies The Mardous and Dustin's Bar Mitzah! Get tickets below: Battle (comeback gig) and Dustin’s Bar Mitzvah with special guests The Mardous | Friday 8th May 2026, 7:30pm | Buy Tickets | Ticketlab Ross (Mardous) and Dave (Dus...

This week my guest is Dave McNally, and what a way to source a guest, his dad is a taxi driver who I had the pleasure of picking me up with my shopping, on that 5 minute journey he was telling me all about his son Dave and straight after that I contacted him straight away as I knew he had a story people needed to hear! We touched on everything from his early life, struggles with autism, discovery...

This week I speak to Brian James O'Sullivan an actor on stage, musician and fellow podcaster, online he goes by the alias Brido Hingwy and he has created multiple comedic characters including Janice, Frank, Connor, Barbara Carmichael, David Glen and my personal favourite, Hilary. The conversation covers Brian's early influences and imitation as a formative influence, his lifelong passion for theat...

Nick Endacott-Gibb joins me to discuss his story, from adoption to discovering his biological father is a music icon, and everything in between! This journey has led him to form a duo with his cousin and this September he will also join The Best Of The Bee Gees on their UK tour. Check out all Nick's links below: Instagram Nick Instagram Cousins Gibb Facebook The Best Of The Bee Gees Show Tickets |...

This week I speak to Kerr Ayton, a work colleague, friend and Lead Guitarist in The High Flats, if you are a regular listener of the podcast you will know that I managed for the first 15 months of their career and spoke about them many times on the podcast, now finally Kerr is here to tell you all about the bands career ahead of their fourth time playing King Tut's this Friday (April 3rd) supporti...

On the podcast today I speak to Suzi Quatro who has a new album 'Freedom' out this Friday (March 27th) Suzi discusses her early years, musical upbringing, influences, and the Detroit music scene. She shares insights into her family dynamics, band formation, personal and professional challenges, collaboration, image, uncompromising attitude, longevity, and American success and influence. We also sp...

I spoke to Kyle and Tom from My Status Is Quo, as the name suggests they are a Status Quo tribute band based in Lanarkshire, we spoke about their childhood influences, early exposure to music, formation of the band, and the challenges and experiences in school. Afterward we got into the bands gigs so far and where they're headed next before picking their heroes (oh and Tom kinda turned into a robo...

Margaux, an artist, singer, and songwriter, shares her journey from growing up in Switzerland and France to moving to Dublin and eventually London. She discusses her early introduction to music, her experiences with songwriting and guitar lessons, and the influences that shaped her musical style. Margaux also delves into the impact of social media on artists and her plans for future music releases...

This time out I spoke to local artist Stephen Higgins, who releases his debut solo single 'I Guess That's It' on Friday 6th March. The conversation covers Stephen Higgins' early influences and ambitions, his musical journey, challenges faced, influential music, and the impact of Oasis on his career. It also delves into his experiences preparing for solo gigs, building a local following, and the le...

I spoke to Nashville band The Brook & The Bluff ahead of their new album 'Werewolf' available here >>> The Brook & The Bluff – Dualtone Music Group which is out 06.03.26, with hints of CCR and Tom Petty as well as Jet and AC/DC, we spoke about the album recording process and upcoming tour of the US as well as taking a deep dive into their career as well as picking their heroes! Ch...

The conversation covers Keith Dion's early life in New Zealand, his entry into the San Francisco music scene, and his involvement in legal battles related to the rights of legacy artists. It explores the implications of a legal victory on performers' rights, digital streaming, and the music industry. Additionally, it discusses the potential impact on up-and-coming bands, record companies, and the...

In this engaging conversation, James Walsh, the frontman of Starsailor, reflects on his journey from a typical childhood in Lancashire to becoming a celebrated musician. He discusses his early influences, the formation of Starsailor, and the challenges of navigating fame and criticism. Walsh shares insights into his solo career, the creative process behind his upcoming album 'It's All Happening' w...