Welcome to Off The Beat and Track , the iTunes chart-topping podcast where host Stu Whiffen dives deep into music, culture, and life stories with some of the most influential figures in the industry. In this special episode, we are excited to welcome the unique and talented Only Real as our guest. Known for his distinctive blend of indie rock, hip-hop influences, and laid-back lyrics, Only Real —aka Niall Galvin—has carved out a niche that combines the breezy vibes of suburban life with sharp, r...
Nov 29, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 559
Welcome to Off The Beat and Track , the iTunes chart-topping podcast where host Stu Whiffen dives deep into music, culture, and life stories with some of the most influential figures in the industry. In this special episode, we are thrilled to welcome the mesmerizing Gia Ford as our guest. With her sultry vocals, genre-bending sound, and unapologetically bold style, Gia Ford has quickly carved out her own space in the music world. Blending elements of dark pop, R&B, and retro influences, Gia...
Nov 22, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 552
Welcome to Off The Beat and Track , the iTunes chart-topping podcast where host Stu Whiffen dives deep into music, culture, and life stories with some of the most influential figures in the industry. In this special episode, we are thrilled to welcome the incredible Emma Richardson from Pixies as our guest. As the bassist and vocalist for Pixies, Emma brings her own artistic touch to one of the most iconic alternative rock bands of all time. Known for their genre-defining sound and uncompromisin...
Nov 15, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 551
Welcome to Off The Beat and Track , the iTunes chart-topping podcast where host Stu Whiffen delves deep into the world of music, culture, and life stories with some of the most influential figures in the industry. In this special episode, we are thrilled to have the incredible singer-songwriter Alas De Liona as our guest. Alas De Liona is known for her ethereal voice, poignant lyrics, and a style that blends dream-pop with folk-inspired storytelling. Her music transports listeners into reflectiv...
Nov 08, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 550
Welcome to Off The Beat and Track , the iTunes chart-topping podcast where host Stu Whiffen delves deep into the world of music, culture, and life stories with some of the most influential figures in the industry. In this special episode, we are thrilled to have the legendary Scottish band Mogwai as our guests. As pioneers of post-rock, Mogwai have spent over two decades pushing the boundaries of instrumental music, creating atmospheric soundscapes that are as powerful as they are emotional. In ...
Nov 01, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 549
Welcome to Off The Beat and Track , the iTunes chart-topping podcast where host Stu Whiffen delves deep into the world of music, culture, and life stories with some of the most influential figures in the industry. In this special episode, we are thrilled to have the bold and brilliant UK musician Girli as our guest. Known for her boundary-pushing sound and unapologetic attitude, Girli has made waves in the pop and punk scenes, blending raw lyrics with infectious beats to tackle themes of identit...
Oct 24, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 548
Welcome to Off The Beat and Track , the iTunes chart-topping podcast where host Stu Whiffen delves deep into the world of music, culture, and life stories with some of the most influential figures in the industry. In this special episode, we are honoured to have the legendary Bernard "Pretty" Purdie as our guest. As one of the most recorded drummers in history, Bernard Purdie's rhythm and groove have shaped the sound of countless iconic tracks across genres, from Aretha Franklin to Steely Dan. K...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 547
Welcome to a brand new episode of the iTunes chart-topping podcast Off The Beat & Track , hosted by Stu Whiffen. In this episode, Stu sits down with James Cox , frontman of London’s post-punk band Crows , for an in-depth chat about his life, career in music, and the songs that have shaped his artistic journey. Throughout the conversation, you'll hear James share personal stories from his time with Crows , the challenges and triumphs he’s faced, and how music continues to fuel his creative ex...
Oct 10, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 546
In this episode, I’m excited to welcome a very special guest: Duncan Lloyd from Maxïmo Park. Duncan has been a driving force behind Maxïmo Park’s distinctive sound, known for their energetic blend of indie rock and post-punk revival. It was a real pleasure to sit down and chat with him about his life and career. During our conversation, we explored Duncan’s journey—from his early days growing up, to his experiences in school, and his time in the local music and clubbing scene. We also discussed ...
Oct 03, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 545
Welcome to another exciting episode of the iTunes chart-topping podcast Off The Beat & Track , hosted by Stu Whiffen! In this episode, Stu sits down with the inspiring Veronica D’Souza. Emerging from the pandemic as a self-taught, independent artist, Veronica blends feminism, multiculturalism, and artistry into her music. Her sound is a reflection of deep emotion, rich harmonies, and an unwavering dedication to making a difference. Beyond music, Veronica is also an entrepreneur, change-maker...
Sep 26, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 544
Welcome to a brand new episode of the iTunes chart-topping podcast Off The Beat & Track , hosted by Stu Whiffen. In this episode, Stu sits down with Jamie Sutherland , frontman of Scotland's very own Broken Records , for an in-depth chat about his life, career in music, and the songs that have left a lasting impact on his creative journey. Throughout the conversation, you'll hear Jamie share personal stories from his time in the industry, the challenges and triumphs he's experienced, and how...
Sep 19, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 543
In this episode, I'm thrilled to welcome a very special guest: Essex singer-songwriter Kate West. With her evocative lyrics and soulful melodies, Kate has been capturing hearts across the music scene, and it was a real pleasure to sit down and chat with her. During our conversation, we explored Kate’s journey from her early days growing up in Essex to her experiences in school and the local clubbing scene. We also dived into her musical influences, discussing some of the records that have left a...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 542
In this episode, I’m thrilled to feature a conversation with the incredibly prolific songwriter and musician, Toby Gad . Toby has had an extraordinary career, known for his exceptional ability to craft songs that become global sensations for the likes of Beyonce, John Legend, Donna Summer and so many more. His talent for writing hits that resonate across cultures and genres has solidified his place as a powerhouse in the music industry. I had the opportunity to sit down with Toby, and our conver...
Sep 05, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 541
This episode features a very special guest: New York indie favorites, Porches. Known for their unique blend of introspective lyrics and captivating melodies, Porches has made a significant mark on the indie music scene. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the band for an engaging conversation, where we delved into their experiences growing up, their school days, the vibrant club scene, and, of course, some of the records that have inspired them along the way. We covered a wide range of topic...
Aug 29, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 540
Welcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen. This episode is the 17th of a series of online live shows with our Patreons. On this episode i chat to them about artists beginning with the letter F, this is an unstructured and fun chat. Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below ...
Aug 24, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 539
This episodes special guest is the delightful Icelandic musician Axel Flovent I met with Axel and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, great records and so much more Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen or https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below Off The Beat ...
Aug 22, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 538
This episodes special guest is musician. composer and delightful gent Xav Clarke I met with Xav and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, great records and so much more Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen or https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below Off The Bea...
Aug 15, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 537
This episodes special guest is musician and delightful gent Scott Laverne I met with Scott and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, great records and so much more Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen or https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below Off The Beat &am...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 536
Welcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen. This episode is the 17th of a series of online live shows with our Patreons. On this episode i chat to them about artists beginning with the letter E, this is an unstructured and fun chat. Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below ...
Aug 04, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 535
This episodes special guest is the incredible Cults I met with Cults and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, great records and so much more Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen or https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below Off The Beat & Track www.offthebea...
Aug 01, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 534
This episodes special guest is comedian and delightful gent Tom Ward I met with Tom and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, great records and so much more Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen or https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below Off The Beat & Trac...
Jul 25, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 233
This episodes special guest is the incredible Matt Lowell of Lo Moon I met with Matt and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, great records and so much more Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen or https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below Off The Beat & Tra...
Jul 18, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 532
This episodes special guest is the delightful Jada Star I met with Jada and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, Auntie Dolly Parton, great records and so much more Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen or https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below Off The Beat &...
Jul 11, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 531
This episodes special guest is the delightful John Linnell from They Might Be Giants I met with John and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, great records and so much more Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen or https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below Off Th...
Jul 04, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 530
This episodes special guest is festival promoter Jordan Martin After attending his www.vegancampout.co.uk festival last year and finally seeing Bob Vylan live, i wanted to find out all about the person that built such a great event! So i reached out to Jordan and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, great records and so much more. Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here Check out the festival line up for 26th-29th July 2...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 529
This episodes special guest is the incredible Kris Barras I met with Kris and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, great records and so much more Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen or https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below Off The Beat & Track www.offt...
Jun 27, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 528
This episodes special guest is the incredible John Bramwell I met with John and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, great records and so much more Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen or https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below Off The Beat & Track www.of...
Jun 20, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 527
This episodes special guests are Swim Deep We met and had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, great records and so much more Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen or https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below Off The Beat & Track www.offthebeatandtrackpodcast.com h...
Jun 13, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 526
This episodes special guest is Frankie Bird I met with Frankie and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, ace records and much more Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen or https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below Off The Beat & Track www.offthebeatandtrackpo...
Jun 06, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 525
This episodes special guest is Mario Radetzky of Blackout Problems I met with Mario and we had a wonderful chat, talking about growing up, school, clubbing, ace records and much more Hope you enjoy this chat and if you do please feel free to support the podcast here https://www.buymeacoffee.com/stuwhiffen or https://supporter.acast.com/offthebeatandtrack or www.patreon.com/offthebeatandtrack Please also subscribe and follow the podcast on the social media links below Off The Beat & Track www...
May 30, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 524
