Midnight Chats presented by Loud And Quiet

Amyl & The Sniffers have a new record of aggro punk coming called 'Comfort to Me'. On this week's podcast, band singer Amy Taylor talks to Stuart Stubbs from her home in Melbourne to discuss the record, rap, living with bugs and whether she'd go into space or not. Useful links: Amy's feature on Sleaford Mods' track 'Nudge It' Our Loud And Quiet interview with Amy from 2019 The Cock Destroyers on twitter The Cock Destroyers on OnlyFans Amy rapping WAP on Spicks and Specks Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fresh from releasing a new, self-titled album Vince Staples speaks to Greg Cochrane about his forthcoming Netflix show, getting into podcasts and his debut graphic novel Limbo Beach. Plus, his reflections on working with the visionary producer SOPHIE on his Big Fish Theory album and time spent travelling with world with Gorillaz. Mentioned in the conversation: The Vince Staples Show on YouTube (soon being made for Netflix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6KFcZp-Kso Limbo Beach – Vince's debut graphic novel https://z2comics.com/products/vince-staples-limbo-beach-graphic-novel-merch Vince's most watched movie Friday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0gPlm0JpcQ Gorillaz featuring Vince Staples https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBA0PUQCvIA Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ahead of the release of their fourth album 'Screen Violence', Greg Cochrane dialled up Chvrches' singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lauren Mayberry in L.A. to talk about collaborating with the group's hero Robert Smith from The Cure, the Glasgow band's 10th anniversary and the toxic abuse she's subjected to by (mostly) men online. Mentioned in the podcast: Chvrches feat. Robert Smith 'How Not To Drown' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U_LhzgwJ4U Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the hottest day of the British summer so far, Tor Maries – aka Billy Nomates – in conversation from Invada HQ in Bristol, discussing how the pandemic robbed her of the full experience of releasing a debut album, Iggy Pop's love of her music and her equal love for Northern Soul and Simple Minds. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since The Maccabees disbanded in 2016, the frontman has been extremely busy. In this week's episode of the podcast, Stuart asks Orlando Weeks about life after the band, his illustrated children's book, his 2020 debut album and what music he has coming down the pipe next. Here's that old cover Stu ambushed Orlando with Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Soulwax brothers David and Stephen Dewaele talk to Stuart Stubbs about the unexpected, wild days of 2ManyDJs, their space age new studio and HQ in the centre of Ghent, their new TV show, Ibiza and more. Some useful links: The DEEWEE Studio Part of the Weekend Never Dies DEEWEE TEEVEE Episode 1 2ManyDJs – As Heard on Radio Soulwax Pt 2 The all new Loud And Quiet Membership Plans Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's only one Peaches – musician, visual artist, theatre maker, electro clash pioneer and queer icon. Speaking from her home in Berlin, she talks to Stuart Stubbs about her lesser known folk beginnings, her refusal to quit a show however tough things get and her love for musicals. Shut Up And Play The Piano trailer Mermaid Cafe on YouTube Pussy Mask video Fuck the Pain Away video We Don't Play Guitars by Chicks on Speed Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the eve of releasing her third album Home Video, Richmond, Virginia songwriter Lucy Dacus speaks to Greg Cochrane about her pandemic lockdown living in a house-share with seven new people, rewatching old TV shows like Desperate Housewives (good) and One Tree Hill (bad), plus whether they’ll be future new music from Boy Genius, the trio she’s part of with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker. Search your podcast player for past Midnight Chats episode with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In February 2021, 25 years into their career, Scottish post-rock band Mogwai scored their first number 1 record with their 10th album, As The Love Continues. On this week's podcast, band leader Stuart Braithwaite recalls the start of the band in Glasgow in 1995, what actually happens when you get a number 1 record, why Lou Reed would have been nice to them, and the kick-back from their Blur Are Shite T-shirt that rumbles on to this day. Useful links: John Lydon's entourage attack Kele Okereke Stuart's Getting To Know You Loud And Quiet interview Music: Washer by Slint Jimi Hendrix's Star Spangled Banner Marquee Moon by Television Street Hassle by Lou Reed Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A brand new series of Midnight Chats begins in the company of St. Vincent. Fresh from a performance on Saturday Night Live Annie Clarke speaks to Greg Cochrane about the origins of her forthcoming album Daddy's Home, why Black Midi are always on her car stereo and what it's like collaborating with an actual Beatle – Sir Paul McCartney. Links discussed in this episode: St. Vincent's recent performance on SNL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-fsIX5fjlE Prison Bag – the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/prison-bag/id1510319335 St. Vincent's reversion of Paul McCartney's Women And Wives https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rFo8k2feXM Support Loud And Quiet by becoming a member https://www.loudandquiet.com/subscribe/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've let Greg loose to make another podcast! It's called Sounds Like A Plan and it's all about how the music community is taking action in the climate crisis. It features some big name guests, including some artists who've previously appeared on Midnight Chats (pssssst new series coming soon). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The xx's singer Romy Madley Croft speaks to Greg Cochrane about releasing her debut solo music – writing for international pop stars like Dua Lipa and Mark Ronson, being more comfortable expressing her sexuality and her love of football – and footballers – like Megan Rapinoe and Marcus Rashford. Visit Midnight Chats' supporter page: https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats Romy's debut solo single 'Lifetime' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZRnk971u4M Electricity by Silk City + Dua Lipa (co-written by Romy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4-jOuHO-z4 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Hadreas is finding ways to stay sane in 2020 – whether that's asking his Twitter followers to send him photos of demonic Chihuahuas or driving out into the Joshua Tree desert to perform live at sunset and roll in the dust. Greg Cochrane dialled him up at home in L.A. with his dog Wanda to talk about the 10 years since Perfume Genius' debut album Learning, his favourite moments where his music has been used in movies and why the immersive theatre project he worked on in 2019 left him crying at passing cars. That, and some chat about his 2020 album Set My Heart On Fire Immediately.  Mentioned in the podcast... Visit Midnight Chats' supporter page: https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats Perfume Genius pairs Chihuahuas and songs on Twitter  https://twitter.com/perfumegenius/status/1327842938878001155?s=20 'Jason' performed in the Joshua Tree National Park https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N09-KMAGLeE The Sun Still Burns Here performance trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqL9rz0AJz0 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Arlo Parks is still only 19 but she's already making films for Gucci with Gus Van Sant, performing at Glastonbury in the year when there was no Glastonbury, and preparing for the release of her debut album, Collapsed in Sunbeams, in January 2021. Talking with Stuart Stubbs, the West London poet also discusses her other loves – horror films, King Krule and Radiohead. Knotted Gold short for Gucci Performing 'Fake Plastic Trees' with Phoebe Bridgers for Radio Arlo's Glastonbury performance in 2020 Become a member of Loud And Quiet Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To celebrate Midnight Chats reaching 100 episodes, Stuart Stubbs spoke with Pulp singer/solo musician/broadcaster Jarvis Cocker about birthdays, rave days, and living with drug dealer days. Also, how Jarvis has navigated lockdown, his new album 'Beyond the Pale' and learning to be happy in your own company. Read our cover feature with Jarvis from 2017 here House Music All Night Long Become a Loud And Quiet Member Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.