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Matt from the superb Demob Happy is on the pod this week to waltz us through his What Song playlist. We chat about recording Demob's 4th LP 'The Grown-ups Are Talking' out in Joshua Tree with Dave Catching (Eagles of Death Metal, Queens of the Stone Age), how the Men In Black single soundtracked a trip through the Scottish countryside and the eternal majesty of Lindisfarne. 'The Grown-ups Are Talking' is out on January 30th 2026. Go pre-order and pre-add via their site: https://demob-happy.com/ Check out all the songs discussed at the following links: Apple Music Playlist Spotify Playlist Keep posted on all the latest playlists and musical conversations at @whatsongpod on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Westerman is on the pod this week to guide us through his What Song playlist. We chat about recording his gorgeous new album at a 17th century carpet factory in Hydra, his love and initial indifference of Neil Young and why a composition described as "a leprechaun singing a song about the cosmos" is his go-to melancholy mood tune. Go pre-order 'A Jackal's Wedding' and snag tickets to Will's live shows at https://westerman.world/ Check out all the songs discussed at the following links: Apple Music Playlist Spotify Playlist Keep posted on all the latest playlists and musical conversations at @whatsongpod on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellur swings by this week to talk us through her What Song playlist. Ellur's song choices weave us down many conversational avenues. We discuss her love of Skyrim, how Wayne Coyne from The Flaming Lips became an acquaintance, the majesty of Sharon Van Etten and boxing in the golden age of Dubstep. Go check out her beautiful new single 'Disintegrate'. Keep posted on all things Ellur on her site: https://ellur.biz/ Check out all the songs discussed at the following links: Apple Music Playlist Spotify Playlist Keep posted on all the latest playlists and musical conversations at @whatsongpod on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Circa Waves frontman Kieran Shudall drops in this week to talk us through his What Song playlist. We chat about Kieran's heart operation and how it impacted Circa Waves' new LP 'Death & Love'. We also discuss run-ins with rock megastars in mundane situations, the routines around indie and metal club nights of youth and how the unlikely duo of Agatha Christie and Deacon Blue used to soundtrack his holidays. The second part of Circa Waves' double album 'Death & Love' is out on 24th October. Pre-order the LP and find tickets to their upcoming dates in Worthing, Liverpool and Manchester here. Check out all the songs discussed at the following links: Apple Music Playlist Spotify Playlist Keep posted on all the latest playlists and musical conversations at @whatsongpod on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian Paul Foot drops by this week to waltz us through his What Song playlist. Paul discusses his lifelong love of Classical music, why he loathes “I Just Called To Say I Love You” and battling difficult audiences in the early days of his comedy career. Paul’s just released his excellent special ‘Dissolve’ on YouTube. He’s playing a gig at the Moth Club on 24 September - tickets can be snagged here. Check out all the songs discussed on this YouTube playlist. Stay posted on all things What Song at @whatsongpod on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week M. T. Hadley strolls by to talk us through his What Song Playlist. Martin transports us to the jazz guitarist that kept him and his Mum company on trips to Cornwall, the tunes he was flinging back and forth with classmates via infrared and how Sun Kil Moon soundtracked a melancholy moment on a stag do. Check out all the songs discussed at the playlists link below: Spotify Apple Music M. T. Hadley's gorgeous new album 'Make Room For Happiness' is out on 18/09/2025. Go pre-add and pre-order here. Stay posted on all things What Song at @whatsongpod on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Antony Szmierek drops by this week to walk us through his What Song playlist. Antony takes us back to a drizzly drive through the Blackpool Illuminations, a tacky NYE in Budapest which turned out to be his favourite and argues why the Coronation Street theme is the ultimate psychological warfare tactic in a fight.  Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links below: Spotify Apple Music Catch Antony at Reading & Leeds Festival 2025 and at Confidence Man's Warehouse Project date in Manchester. Go and buy his album 'Service Station At The End Of The Universe'. Stay posted on all things What Song at @whatsongpod on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Billy Nomates swings by to talk through her What Song Playlist. We dive into Tor's love of Yacht Rock, why Greatest Hits Radio is the Bible of songwriting and how she found company in Jim O'Rourke through the lonely early days of touring. Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links below: Spotify Playlist Apple Music Playlist Go see Billy Nomates on tour around the UK, Ireland and Europe this September/October. Especially her special show in Oxford raising money for the MS Society. Also go and buy the amazing Metalhorse on vinyl. Come follow us on @whatsongpod on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! Season 2 is go. This week Chartreuse drop in to talk us through their What Song playlist. Joined by Hattie and Mike from the group, we find out what it was like to record their new album in a remote part of Iceland, how Mick Hucknall took over their car stereo on holiday and reviving a wedding dancefloor with an aux cord mutiny. Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links below: Spotify Playlist Apple Music Playlist Pre-order Chartreuse's album and find their tour dates on their website. Come follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean shuffles through his 2025 playlist to discuss the tunes that's been on his radar ahead of the first episode of season 2 arriving this Thursday. Listen to the tunes discussed: Apple Music Playlist Spotify Playlist Like and subscribe. Come follow us on Instagram and TikTok to keep posted on all things What Song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are joined by OG music podcaster Charlie Harding of Switched on Pop. We compare the current yuletide music charts of the UK and the US, discuss why music in 2024 has rejuvenated the world of pop and uncover the song that soundtracked his first case of jet lag. Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links below: Spotify Playlist Apple Music Playlist Check out the amazing Switched on Pop archives here. Some of my personal favourites include: Wham! Op. 84 “Last Christmas” with Chilly Gonzales The Imperfect Feminine: Camila, Charli, and Sabrina Kendrick Lamar: from Pulitzer to pop Some general music-y Christmas recommendations: Wham! Last Christmas Unwrapped on BBC iPlayer Shane MacGowan: The Old Main Drag on BBC Radio 4 Come follow us on Instagram and TikTok. See you for a new season in 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the wonderful Moonchild Sanelly joins to walk us through her What Song playlist. We discuss what went on behind the scenes at the premiere for Wicked, her kinship with Damon Albarn, the impact of location on her writing and the South African music scene. Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links below: Spotify Playlist Apple Music Playlist Pre-order the new album 'Full Moon' out January 10th 2025 here. And grab tickets to her UK tour in March 2025 here. Come follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, journalist, podcaster and musician Al Horner swings by to walk us through his What Song playlist. We chat about how Big Thief soundtracked a hair-raising moment in Yosemite, musicians turning their hands to acting, his tenure at NME towers and his new musical guise as Al Horner & The Skeleton Choir. Check out all the awesome songs discussed at the playlist links below: Spotify Playlist Apple Music Playlist Go stream Al's song 'Well, Would You Look At That' and dive into the incredible archives of Script Apart. Some of my favourites below: The Holdovers with David Hemingson Coco with Matthew Aldrich Die Hard with Steven E. de Souza Go follow us on @whatsongpod on Instagram and TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Dan Haggis from The Wombats joins to guide us through his What Song playlist. We chat about the band being on Mick Jagger’s workout playlists, how a Neil Young song soundtracked a moonlit mountainous drive through the alps and a theory as to how Steve Van Zandt of the E Street Band developed his pirate look.  Check out all the songs discussed at the playlist links below: Spotify Playlist Apple Music Playlist Pre-order the new Wombats album ‘Oh, The Ocean!’ out February 21st 2025 here. And grab tickets to their March 2025 UK arena tour with support from Everything Everything here. Come follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Subscribe to and read the latest What Song Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm joined by Nick Hodgson to guide us through his What Song playlist. The former Kaiser Chiefs drummer and primary songwriter has a new band Everyone Says Hi who unleash their self-titled debut in January. After leaving the Kaiser's drum stool in 2012 he's worked with a whole host of music legends including Mark Ronson, Duran Duran, Dua Lipa and Shirley Bassey. Nick chats about finding a fan in Corey Taylor from Slipknot, the song which brought him to tears in the aisle of M&S supermarket and his love of The Beano and Seinfeld. Check out all the songs discussed at the links below: Apple Music Playlist Spotify Playlist Pre-order the self-titled Everyone Says Hi album out on Friday 31st January here. Go check out 'On The Same Side' and 'Only One'. Come follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Subscribe to and read the latest What Song Substack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.