John Dwyer talks about his industrious years in high maintenance, moving from Rhode Island to the West Coast, writing songs while watching TV and getting fired for being too rude at the rude restaurant. Intercepted Message is out now: https://ohsees.bandcamp.com/album/intercepted-message Photo: Thomas Girard Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&am...
Aug 18, 2023•46 min•Ep. 249
Theo joined me to talk about assisting and directing films, getting fired for eating too many on-set sandwiches, Static Shock, being a Ukrainian uber driver and a horror porn b-movie assistant. Powerplant - Grass EP: https://staticshockrecords.bandcamp.com/album/grass Photo: Lloyd Clipston Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8...
Aug 17, 2023•44 min•Ep. 248
Ben Spence of Fuzzbrain studios, Micromoon and Hoodstock joins me talking about building a music community in East London, Hoodstock and its fund, how he got into recording bands and how everyone should allow themselves the freedom to have an idea and do it. Get your ticket to Hoodstock: https://www.colourfactory.com/whatson/hoodstock-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 247
Ahead of their third album Death Is Nothing To Us, Pat spoke with me about having parents in the miliatary, being around caskets in middle school, ignoring the march of time, High Vis, songs being his own life preservers and working at Dead Eye's boat washing company in New Bedford Death Is Nothing To Us: https://runforcoverrecords.com/products/fiddlehead-death-is-nothing-to-us-pre-order Photo: Pooneh Ghana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 247
Cal and Sophie join me with stories of working at rival chip vans, accidental dirty protests while working at Schuh and loving time in the car playing gigs. Soft Action is out now: https://bsmrocks.bandcamp.com/album/soft-action Photo: Lauren Quarmby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13, 2023•53 min•Ep. 246
"I am the least employable person ever." A week before his new album Bunny, WJH joins me to talk about the mix-up that led to recording in New York, the funky first demos he sent to Yala! and getting busted nicking baklavas. Order Bunny: https://williejhealey.lnk.to/BunnySo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2023•37 min•Ep. 245
Before her new record Echo the Diamond comes out, Margaret Glaspy tells me about her completist nature, working as a nanny and guitar teacher, Courtney Dauwalter and finding the joypoint. Echo the Diamond is out next Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 09, 2023•28 min•Ep. 244
Brian and a background Mat join on today's episode, talking homemade fun, emotional lyrics and their kindred spirit. You Are Who You Hang Out With is out now, catch them on their UK tour in December: https://www.thefrontbottoms.com/tour Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Aug 08, 2023•39 min•Ep. 243
Girl Ray's Iris and Poppy talking being disco asf, working on film shoot coffee trucks and at Rough Trade East, and pose the question 'who will bake us a cake tomorrow?' Photo: Eerie Rose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 03, 2023•36 min•Ep. 242
"I've booked my ideal festival" - ATG booker James Scarlett joins me to talk about a few of the most exciting bands to look forward to at ATG 2023. Including Chat Pile, '68, Pelagic Records and YOURCODENAMEIS:MILO. Here's the clashfinder: https://clashfinder.com/m/atg2023/?user=113vii.cm Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24lffhZ0UX7mYFgcDqVPZk?si=6e96c4f0793c40b2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 02, 2023•31 min
His new album One Man Band is out this Friday, and on today's episode Miles Kane talks self confidence, his advice from Paul Weller, recording with his cousins James and Ian Skelly in The Coral and working at the toy department at M&S. Photo: Charlie Salt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 01, 2023•33 min•Ep. 241
A trip down memory lane with Hak Baker and two intimate live tracks, 'Bricks in the Wall' and 'Almost Lost London' from his new album Worlds End FM. Recorded live at Strongroom in July 2023. Thanks to our sponsors Signature Brew and Sailor Jerry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 28, 2023•39 min•Ep. 240
The Hives' incomparable Howlin' Pelle joins on today's episode, on being naughty by nature, pushing through the 10 years The Hives had between albums, stints as a mailman (gave him a tight buttock) and sign writer, the affect Alan McGee had on the band and being treated awfully when they first came to the UK. The Hives' new album The Death of Randy Fitzsimmonds is out 11 August Feel free to contribute to the show at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practi...
Jul 25, 2023•35 min•Ep. 239
4-time GRAMMY nominated Canadian songwriter, author, poet and activist Allison Russell joins on today's episode, on finding her network of musicians and friends, the abuse she suffered early on in life, and her album of reclmatation, The Returner - out 8 September. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 20, 2023•52 min•Ep. 238
Singer and guitarist Vinny Neff joins today, with stories from being baby faced and working at a bar restaurant, being fired by his sister, moving to New York and immersing into the Derry community there, making their own music videos, studying architecture and more. Django Django's new album Off Planet is out now Feel free to contribute to the show at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 18, 2023•38 min•Ep. 237
Rhys from Ulrika Spacek joins today, on how spicy to make M.I.A.'s drink, a disaster tour with DIIV, the 5 years of making Compact Trauma and having his band bitten while leafletting. Compact Trauma is out now on Tough Love Records Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2023•47 min•Ep. 236
I went down to 2000 Trees last weekend to have some fun, see some bands, lost my phone in The Bronx pit to find it later on the floor, and also speak with Prima Queen and Bad Nerves. Both have excellent records out; Prima Queen 'Not The Baby' and Bad Nerves' s/t. Go and enjoy them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 12, 2023•52 min•Ep. 235
Dublin garage punk band Sprints' Karla Chubb joins today, on how a job at Nando's changed her life, being open to new experiences and their new label City Slang. Their new single 'Adore Adore Adore' is out now If you like this show, feel free to contribute at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2023•39 min•Ep. 234
Juan joins me to talk about his traumatic childhood move from Uruguay to New York, using music as a tool for feeling better, his work at a picture frame job and at being yelled at at the restuarant. The intro is a 101 take on Blister in the Sun by Violent Femmes. Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 06, 2023•41 min•Ep. 233
One of my favourite songwriters Andrew McMahon joins on today's episode, telling stories of strong wills, people pleasing, surfing and coming to accept he might forget a lyric or two. Plus tales from in the Wilderness, Jack's Mannequin and Something Corporate. Listen to his new album Tilt At The Wind No More and catch him on tour. If you're a regular listener of this show, consider contributing a little bit at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Intro track is a 101 take on Blister in the Sun by Violent...
Jul 03, 2023•49 min•Ep. 232
Zac joins us with tales from gardening and two strange weeks at a coffee hut. Song: Deadletter 'The Snitching Hour' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2023•30 min•Ep. 231
Mike and Jon from Timeshares + Tom from No Trigger join on this LIVE EPISODE Thank you to Booze Cruise for having us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2023•55 min•Ep. 230
Before her show at Son Estrella Galicia x Paper Dress, Jessica Winter told me about her times at Pizza Hut, Dominos and the Navy. Song: Jessica Winter ft Lynks 'Clutter' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2023•42 min•Ep. 219
Gengahr have been a band since they were 12 YEARS OLD. Felix talks through the lessons he's learned and how being a tennis teacher is key to his life balance. Red Sun Titans is out now: https://gengahrband.bandcamp.com/album/red-sun-titans-1 Feel free to contribute at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Thanks Jason Cavalier for the music Song: Gengahr 'Red Sun Titans' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 22, 2023•49 min•Ep. 228
Had a great time with my new friends Bill and Bob from Bonny Doon. Open up for stories of the total commitment to playing music, psychedelics when recording and the head injury that orbits their brilliant new album, Let There Be Music. Pick yourself up the album: https://bonnydoon.bandcamp.com/album/let-there-be-music https://www.anti.com/artists/bonny-doon/ If you'd like to contribute to 101, you can name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Jun 20, 2023•38 min•Ep. 227
James Goodson is a punk rock publicist. No formal training, no internships - just years playing in bands and finding out what it means to share the message and music of wonderful bands like Samiam and the Bouncing Souls. James talks about his time as a substitute teacher and how we was very content at his grocery store job. All of DAZY's buzzing music can be found at https://dazysound.bandcamp.com/ If you'd like to contribute to 101, you can name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Learn m...
Jun 15, 2023•55 min•Ep. 226
Subscribe to the Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Z2WbWh9WNDZjudSFWHFnw?si=5c66632867bf4225 Divorce 'Birds' Thyrsis 'Durnovaria' King Krule 'Flimsier' Problem Patterns 'Letter of Resignation' Powerplant 'Beautiful Boy' If you'd consider contributing a little bit each month to 101 PTJ, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 14, 2023•6 min
Militarie Gun have a truly exciting energy and on this episode we have their leader Ian Shelton. Filmmaking, screenprinting, truck driving... it's all here. Over 220 episodes of the podcast to go back to discover. If you like the show and want to support it, you can make a small monthly donation at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Head to 2000 Trees this July! Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Militarie Gun 'Will Logic' Learn more abo...
Jun 13, 2023•54 min•Ep. 225
Tapir! - On A Grassy Knoll (We'll Bow Together) The Natvral - Lucifer's Glory Hey Colossus - My Name In Blood Angel Dus$t ft. Mat Kerekes - Very Aggressive If you'd like to consider donating a small amount each month to the podcast, head to patreon.com/101parttimejobs - thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2023•6 min
Tom Gilbert speaks to me about their 39-date tour, aux-ing The Oozes in taxis, writing Disney reviews on Letterboxd and a conversation about how to react when an artist you love does something you don't. Over 220 episodes of the podcast to go back to discover. If you like the show and want to support it, you can make a small monthly donation at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Head to 2000 Trees this July! Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ S...
Jun 08, 2023•33 min•Ep. 224
