Midnight Chats

On stage: bare-chested rock titan. Off stage: gentle, conscientious human being. Simon Neil from Biffy Clyro in conversation with Greg Cochrane on Brit Awards day 2020 about the state of the world, purpose and hope in generation Z. Plus, some chatter about sleep deprivation, the climate crisis, Greta Thunberg, Coldplay and Biffy's new music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian, drummer, podcaster, ex-Spice Girls fan and 2016 music scholar James Acaster talks to Stuart Stubbs about why he became obsessed with that year of music and ended up buying 600 albums from it.   Useful links: Luna Dott Raids the Bee Pigeon Okilly Dokilly Caught by the River's album made with bee sounds eMMplekz Clipping's 'Splendor & Misery' 'Everything's Fine' by Jean Grae and Qualle...

It's taken Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien 30-odd years to release his debut solo album. He tells Greg Cochrane about how fear, confidence and expectation held him back until now. Recorded at the beginning of 2020 – pre-Coronavirus – the guitarist discusses living in Brazil, his admiration for collaborator Laura Marling and respect for the authenticity of Ed Sheeran, Little Simz and Stormzy. Plus,...

A few weeks after La Roux spent "New Year's Eve" with Stormzy and a drunk Ainsley Harriott on Jools Holland's Hootenanny, Elly Jackson spoke to Greg Cochrane at her south London home. On the conversational menu: her early career, winning a Grammy, a "lost" Dr Dre collaboration, the panic attack that led to her latest album Supervision, how long albums are the worst and and why she won't be on stag...

Kim Gordon – Sonic Youth pioneer, visual artist, former dance student, political activist, fashion label owner, some-time actor, author and solo musician – somehow found some time to speak with Stuart Stubbs about art, life and crying.   Kim's Bernie Sanders video: https://twitter.com/KimletGordon/status/1234620661487697921   Kim in Gossip Girl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKeScyZ4muM   Kim on...

In his basement home music studio in London, Dan Snaith aka Caribou speaks to Greg Cochrane about life, death and family – the core subjects of his latest album Suddenly. Plus, the producer recalls the eventful birth of his daughter on a busy street and discusses the music community's response to the climate crisis.   Links to some of the things mentioned:   David Wallace-Wells' book The Uninhabit...

Carly Rae Jepsen is The Great Unifier – an artist who brings people of all varieties and music tastes together under a celebration of pop music. For this episode of the podcast, during a recent stop-off in London, the Canadian songwriter spoke to Greg Cochrane about being two decades ahead of the curve writing protest songs about the climate crisis, the strange stuff people gift her while she's on...

Kevin Parker (aka Tame Impala) insists on having a full length mirror facing him when he's on a photo shoot so he can check his hair. This is what he talks about with Stuart Stubbs on this episode of the podcast, as well as new album The Slow Rush, and how Travis Scott listens to music the loudest out of anyone he's worked with.   The sleeve of The Slow Rush: https://driftrecords.com/products/tame...

This mini episode was recorded live at End of the Road festival 2019, where the Welsh musician discussed the Mercury Prize and writing a record while living in isolation and learning to make furniture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presenter, actress and frontwoman with Savages, Jehnny Beth speaks to Greg Cochrane about why she's launched a new music TV show, soundtracking the recent Chelsea Manning movie and debuting her forthcoming solo music on Peaky Blinders. Plus, some chat about the recent Joker movie, IDLES and an update on Savages. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation > https://...

Ahead of series two of their multi-award winning show Have You Heard George's Podcast? George The Poet and Benbrick speak to Greg Cochrane about what to expect, their ambitious live plans and how George wants to see "a generation of Stormzys".   Have You Heard George's Podcast? on BBC Sounds  https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07915kd   We discussed 'Sanyu's World' episode 8 from Series One of Have...

Ex-Moldy Peaches singer and solo artist Adam Green talk Stuart Stubbs through making a movie with papier-mâché props, begrudgingly acting, New York City and his 10th album, Engine of Paradise.   Adam's Aladdin movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c2wtqAfQlQ   Adam's Wrong Ferarri movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liRE9UQIogA&t=2011s   A link to Adam's War In Paradise comic book: http:/...

Music and tech talk from outside the lifts on floor 3, with Holly Herndon and Stuart Stubbs in conversation.   Our Loud And Quiet cover feature with Holly: https://www.loudandquiet.com/interview/holly-herndon/   Holly's first tape release, Car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiJBGlBFono&t=2319s   Support Midnight Chats here: https://www.loudandquiet.com/subscribe/ See omnystudio.com/listener...

Este, Danielle and Alana Haim join Greg Cochrane to discuss playing with Beyoncé at Coachella and meeting their heroes The Spice Girls. They also revisit their love for mix CDs, nu metal and halloween. Plus, Danielle plays the original Summer Girl demo off her iPhone which was an unexpected surprise.   Here are some additional links to things discussed in the podcast:   Este's favourite – Korn 'Fr...

Known as the inventor of slacker rock, Malkmus is the perfect guest for Midnight Chats, lending his louche ways to this week's episode as he talks to Stuart Stubbs about the films he loves, YouTube tutorials, Pavement's 2020 reunion and new solo album 'Groove Denied'.   The weird video that we talk about, of Hulk Hogan playing the guitar and Obama and Ellen boomeranging, is right here: https://www...

Julia tells Stuart Stubbs that you should always celebrate your birthday, nothing compares to feeling like you're going to die from emotions at the age of 17, and playing festivals is fun if you ignore the people walking away from you set.   Useful links to accompany this incredible piece of audio entertainment:   The Loud And Quiet 131 cover feature interview with Julia https://www.loudandquiet.c...

The creative force behind Kasabian speaks to Greg Cochrane about the critics' perception of his band, whether they'd headline Glastonbury for a second time and his debut solo LP as The SLP. Plus some chat about slowthai and Thom Yorke (he loves them both). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning poet, novelist and musician Kate Tempest talks to Greg Cochrane about recording at Rick Rubin's Shangri-La studio, meeting Jay-Z and her preparations to bring her new play Paradise to The National Theatre. Plus some chat about Beyoncé and Stormzy's set at Glastonbury.   Here are some useful links to what Greg and Kate mention in the episode...   George The Poet's podcast, Have You He...

For the first episode in series 8 of the podcast, Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer Karen O talks Stuart Stubbs through her new album with Danger Mouse ('Lux Prima'), meeting Nick Cave, avoiding Lou Reed, and visiting George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch to mix her first audio art installation.   We've also got some new creepy theme music and have switched up our sound – basically, we've cut down on how much we bol...

A live recorded conversation at The Great Escape 2019 with Rebecca Lucy Taylor – the pop "Henry VIII" who wants to write for Little Mix, duet with Rihanna or maybe give that up to sing with Peter Gabriel or Rod Stewart.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

London musician Georgia Barnes talks about clubbing at Berghain sober, becoming friends with the Flaming Lips, what it's like to go to the BRIT School and her natural gift for drumming. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation > https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Fresh from winning at The Oscars, Mark Ronson talks to Greg Cochrane about late night jam sessions with Lady Gaga, the intimidating success of 'Uptown Funk' and reveals the most important song he's ever written. That, and new solo album Late Night Feelings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brother Nathan and Lias from South London band Fat White Family talk about how they needed to move to Sheffield to make new album Serf's Up. With reference to hard drug use, and a story about human shit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two guests on this week's podcast, Rosie Lowe and Dave Okumu speak to Greg Cochrane about 'YU' the album they've co-written, fatherhood and studying to be a psychotherapist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharon Van Etten discusses meeting David Lynch, trying stand up comedy, bad babysitters, being stalked by Michael Cera and, eventually, her new album, Remind Me Tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.