<p>This Friday! The Amazons' new album <em>How Will I Know If Heaven Will Find Me? </em>is out.</p><br><p>Matt Thomson tells me about working at Oxfam Music in Reading, struggling while working at a supermarket, how his mum was an NHS nurse for 30 years - and the journey that's led to them to <em>HWIKIHWFM?</em></p><br><p><em> Rival Schools are playing 2000 Trees festival 2023. Get your early (cheaper) tickets at twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk</em></p><br><p><br></p><p>Photo: Edward Cooke</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Tony Molina's incredible new album In The Fade is out now. He talks about working at San Francisco's Vogue Cinema, growing up in a supportive punk/hardcore scene and why he prefers making records over touring. </p><br><p>Songs: Tony Molina 'Aye Aye My My (Into the Fade)', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Working at a covid centre, Brudenell Social Club, Edinburgh curfews, flu camps, farmjobs.com, chicken chasing, wholesale chair sales... Jack and Joe (which one, I'm unsure) from Cheap Teeth ruminate on vocations past, present and unsubstantiated.</p><br><p>Their new single 'What a Feeling, What a Day' is extremely ace. It's pucka. </p><br><p>Catch them on tour in September + October!</p><br><p>2000 Trees: Get your 2023 tickets for 20% of the price before 17 July. Twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk</p><br><p>Songs: Cheap Teeth 'What a Feeling, What a Day', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Sam and Tom from Eades on losing jobs after being away on tour, trial shifts, playing in wedding bands, Sam’s new business in van conversions, breaking even in an underpaid industry, planning after a debut album and first tour, ending that tour at Brudenell Social Club, their dream producer for album two, and recording Delusion Spree in a Yorkshire Dales cottage.</p><br><p>Delusion Spree is out now! Photo: Tieghan LeRoy<strong>&nbsp;</strong>// @tleroyphoto at Another Fine Fest</p><br><p>2000 Trees 2022 is sold out. Get your 2023 tickets for 20% of the price before 17 July. Twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk</p><br><p>Songs: Eades 'Ever Changing', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Sam Kless is a busy bee! From being a specialist bird feeder to running their own merch company, he's been at it. Here are some tales from the times</p><br><p>Mom Jeans' new album Sweet Tooth is OUT NOW: https://momjeansca.bandcamp.com/album/sweet-tooth</p><br><p>Thinking of going to 2000 Trees Festival 6-9 July in Cheltenham, headlined by IDLES, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice and Turnstile + so many more great bands?</p><p>Use the voucher code '101POD' to get 10% off your tickets: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/tickets/</p><br><p>Songs: Mom Jeans '10 Minutes', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Naomi tells me about working at a living museum, zero hour contracts, managing an animal sanctuary, rescuing wild birds, Pop Recs (check out Culture Fear podcast), being found out while working as a supply teacher at her old school, importance of being in a union &amp; speaking to your colleagues... and some!</p><br><p>Photo: Victoria Wai</p><br><p>Please Don't Take Me Back b/w My Heart Is A Drummer is out TOMORROW on Specialist Subject Records: https://specialistsubjectrecords.co.uk/products/martha-please-dont-take-me-back-b-w-my-heart-is-a-drummer-7</p><br><p>Thinking of going to 2000 Trees Festival 6-9 July in Cheltenham, headlined by IDLES, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice and Turnstile + so many more great bands?</p><br><p>Use the voucher code '101POD' to get 10% off your tickets: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/tickets/</p><br><p>Songs: Martha 'Please Don't Take Me Back', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Barry Johnson talks career opportunities in Torrance CA, Recess Records, playing the Long Beach Arena, teaching himself to DJ and a kind of internship he won't forget.</p><br><p>40 oz. to Fresno is out now - https://joycemanor.bandcamp.com/album/40-oz-to-fresno</p><br><p>Thinking of going to 2000 Trees Festival 6-9 July in Cheltenham, headlined by IDLES, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice and Turnstile + so many more great bands?</p><p>Use the voucher code '101POD' to get 10% off your tickets: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/tickets/</p><br><p>Songs: Joyce Manor 'You're Not Famous Anymore', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Singer Tom Rees joins me on today's episode - Backhand Deals is out now and it's a very fine listen. </p><br><p>Photo: Lily Brown</p><br><p>Thinking of going to 2000 Trees Festival 6-9 July in Cheltenham, headlined by IDLES, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice and Turnstile + so many more great bands?</p><p>Use the voucher code '101POD' to get 10% off your tickets: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/tickets/</p><br><p>Songs: Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard 'Good Day', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Max joins me to talk about being a freelance designer and becoming part of agency, the compatibility - or not - of designing and playing music, his family, playing with BTMI! at 16, ska punk, The Sidekicks, eustress, when is the right time for a band to get a Wiki, recording with J. Robbins and MORE!</p><br><p>Photo: Jake Cunningham</p><br><p>Check out DENT today: https://signalsmidwest.bandcamp.com/album/dent</p><br><p>Use the voucher code '101POD' to get 10% off your tickets: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/tickets/</p><br><p>Songs: Signals Midwest 'Settled In My Skin', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Out this Friday, <em>The City Needs A Hero</em> is Murkage Dave's second album. He tells me about dedicating his time to making music after DJing and running clubs - and how his debut album <em>Murkage Dave Changed My Life</em>, changed his life.</p><br><p>Thinking of going to 2000 Trees Festival 6-9 July in Cheltenham, headlined by IDLES, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice and Turnstile + so many more great bands?</p><p>Use the voucher code '101POD' to get 10% off your tickets: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/tickets/</p><br><p>Songs: Murkage Dave 'World I Want To Live In', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br><p>2pLozDolVJojXzjWTiEy</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The group's founder Campbell tells me how they came together for the Songs Without Authors compilation, pushing forward the legacy of folk tracks going back the 17th century, their documentary The Broadside Hack, caroline, Shovel Dance Collective and gearing up to play Kite Festival, 10-12 June.</p><br><p>Photo: Holly Whitaker</p><br><p>Thinking of going to 2000 Trees Festival 6-9 July in Cheltenham, headlined by IDLES, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice and Turnstile + so many more great bands?</p><p>Use the voucher code '101POD' to get 10% off your tickets: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/tickets/</p><br><p>Songs: Broadside Hacks 'Barbry Allen', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Prepare to have your ears blown off with Sean Yeaton, talking about dreams, bass lessons with Joe Lally and the moving job that gave him a perpetual tour of New York City.</p><br><p>Parquet Courts' album <strong>Sympathy For Life</strong> is out now! See them on their UK tour: https://www.parquet-courts.com/</p><br><p>Thinking of going to 2000 Trees Festival 6-9 July in Cheltenham, headlined by IDLES, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice and Turnstile + so many more great bands?</p><p>Use the voucher code '101POD' to get 10% off your tickets: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/tickets/</p><br><p>Songs: Parquet Courts 'Plant Life', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Lewis,&nbsp;Lily, Nick and Douglas from English Teacher join me on today's episode. Catch them at The Great Escape in Brighton this weekend, Glastonbury and supporting Yeah Yeah Yeahs.</p><br><p>Their Polyawkward EP is out now - find it here: https://englishteacher.bandcamp.com/album/polyawkward-ep</p><br><p>Thinking of going to 2000 Trees Festival 6-9 July in Cheltenham, headlined by IDLES, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice and Turnstile + so many more great bands?</p><p>Use the voucher code '101POD' to get 10% off your tickets: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/tickets/</p><br><p>Songs: English Teacher 'Polyawkward', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>'All Of Us Flames', Ezra Furman's new album coming out 26 August, is announced today! Ezra tells me about writing for Sex Education, getting signed on the Harpoons' first tour, frugal touring habits, their Austrian No.1 hit, meeting heroes, Art Brut and not playing on the Sabbath.</p><br><p>Pre-order 'All Of Us Flames': https://www.ezrafurman.com/</p><br><p>Thinking of going to 2000 Trees Festival 6-9 July in Cheltenham, headlined by IDLES, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice and Turnstile + so many more great bands?</p><p>Use the voucher code '101POD' to get 10% off your tickets: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/tickets/</p><br><p>Songs: Ezra Furman 'Forever In Sunset', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Poppy Ajudha joined me this week, talking about growing up in South East London, self belief and growing into a conscientious force.</p><br><p>Her debut album The Power In Us is out now, and here's where you can catch her on tour: poppyajudha.co.uk</p><br><p>Photo: Olivia Rose</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Belle and Sebastian drummer Richard Colburn joins me today, on his former life as a semi-professional snooker player, the chance meeting that led to joining the band, the recording and release of their debut Tigermilk - and recording new album <strong>A Bit Of Previous</strong> at their self-built Glasgow studio.</p><br><p>Pre-order the album and catch them on tour this year: https://belleandsebastian.com/</p><br><p>Thinking of going to 2000 Trees Festival 6-9 July in Cheltenham, headlined by IDLES, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice and Turnstile + so many more great bands?</p><p>Use the voucher code '101POD' to get 10% off your tickets: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/tickets/</p><br><p>Songs: Belle and Sebastian 'Young and Stupid', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>A few months ago, Mattiel joined me to talk about Atlanta, fish photography and their new album <strong>Georgia Gothic</strong>, which is out now!!</p><br><p>Order <strong>Georgia Gothic</strong>: https://mattiel.bandcamp.com/album/georgia-gothic</p><br><p>Thinking of going to 2000 Trees Festival 6-9 July in Cheltenham, headlined by IDLES, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice and Turnstile + so many more great bands?</p><p>Use the voucher code '101POD' to get 10% off your tickets: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/tickets/</p><br><p>Songs: Mattiel 'Blood in the Yoke', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>Sea Power founding member and guitarist Martin Noble talks potwashing, their old Brighton club night, <em>Disco Elysium</em> and how he's now working at Brighton Dome.</p><br><p>Catch them on their UK tour this month: https://seapowerband.com/live</p><br><p>Photo: Hollywood</p><br><p>Thinking of going to 2000 Trees Festival 6-9 July in Cheltenham, headlined by IDLES, Jimmy Eat World, Thrice and Turnstile + so many more great bands?</p><p>Use the voucher code '101POD' to get 10% off your tickets: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/tickets/</p><br><p>Songs: Sea Power 'Transmitter', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>As Teenage Fanclub head off on tour, Norman Blake joins me with his morning cup.</p><br><p>Find their UK/EU dates through April/May: https://www.teenagefanclub.com/live</p><br><p>Teenage Fanclub's new single 'I Left A Light On' is out now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIiAtErJRDk</p><br><p>Songs: Teenage Fanclub 'I Left A Light On', Cock Sparrer 'Working'</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>