On the Huh

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...

Ben is the brains behind This is Music Norwich - promotes bands and shows in the fine city and is always tipping us off to new acts from all over the country.  His love affair with music started with his obsession with his dads 7inch records (the Beatles and Hendrix) ..like me in his teens he became  major fan of the Madchester scene and was a religious reader of NME and Melody Maker.  He started...

Aphra's music is like a cozy blanket on a chilly night, blending contemporary folk with echoes of 60s and 70s classics like Judee Sill and Karen Dalton. Their songs, driven by folk melodies and rich harmonies, dive deep into personal introspection and vulnerability. With each tune, they create an intimate space where listeners can find comfort and catharsis. Joining Aphra on their musical jou...

Welcome to a slightly different take on the usual On the Huh pod format - today I am talking to James in his capacity as a music fan. How he got into music, what led him to Norwich and what he has to say about our Fine City's thriving scene.  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 Power trio Sleemo are "a wild animal barely domesticated by the studio, cawing at the speakers"  Very popular in the Norwich scene they bring their raucous live show energy into their records and tell aa good tale or to - hope you enjoy it and one of their tracks at the end  Don't forget to check out the ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compiled by po...

Gabby Rivers is a vibey 21 year old singer/songwriter performing upbeat indie/alternative originals with soulful and powerful vocals. She has a 5 piece band and so far in her musical journey she has performed at festivals including Latitude music festival, Reading music festival and Secret garden party. She has recently supported artists including Ellie Dixon, Coach party, Vistas and Tiny Umbrella...

Hailing from Norwich, UK, SUDS are made up from Mae, Dan, Jack and Harry, four close friends who met in October 2021. Taking aspects from all of their musical interests, SUDS have defined the sound of their new music as a combination of inspirations from early 1970s American folk to the Midwest Emo scene.’ We got into lots of things, record deals, fashion sense, why here and why now, what's n...