Midnight Chats presented by Loud And Quiet

British pop star Charli XCX in late-night conversation, talking about playing raves at the age of 14, working with David Bailey to get into art college, writing songs for Blondie and what people are really talking about in LA – sprouts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

British musician Baxter Dury invited Stuart Stubbs to his house to sit on his balcony on the River Thames and wang on about Face Off, childhood memories and music collaboration. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This year Bobby Gillespie's been on an emotional journey into the band's past – he tells Greg Cochrane about the rediscovery of Primal Scream's 'lost' Memphis album, his past relationship with drugs and the serious accident that broke his back in four places. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chan Marshall aka Cat Power in late-night conversation, discussing New York in 1992, scary films, karaoke and how to speak in a British accent. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With a cigarette and a glass of wine in each hand, Josh T. Pearson, frontman with Lift To Experience, sits down with Greg Cochrane in front of an audience at End of the Road festival 2018 to talk about his new country comedy album, Texas construction jobs and being a rock 'n' roll outsider. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

London singer Ray BLK came by our office to talk about university living, becoming friends with Stormzy, her previous life as a brand PR (she hated it) and being the first unsigned artist to win the BBC Sound Of poll. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Grant reclines on a painful old sofa to tell Greg Cochrane about the world's best rollercoasters, being a master of five languages and writing Iceland's Eurovision entry. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The south London musician marked her birthday by recording this stellar podcast - discussing store cards, mum/dad roadies, The Bad Seeds, The Mercury Prize and a genderless future with Greg Cochrane. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Suede frontman Brett Anderson let Stuart Stubbs go round to his flat for a conversation about growing up, Jimothy Lacoste, his band's roll in Britpop and Suede's new record, 'The Blue Hour'. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Canadian pianist and rapper Chilly Gonzales in late-night conversation, discussing his world record, songwriting and comedy. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're back - with more stories of musicians getting busted by the cops! Interpol's Daniel Kessler joins Greg Cochrane to talk about The Cure's Robert Smith, expensive New York dinners and the band's "urgent" sixth album 'Marauder'. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 21-year-old Lewisham rapper talks to Greg Cochrane about his faith, why mums know best (she's his manger) and London's violent crime problems. Plus how he's going to win a Mercury Prize. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As well as changing the face of music as the leader and guitarist of The Smiths, Johnny Marr has played with Talking Heads, Modest Mouse, The The, The Cribs, The Pet Shop Boys and many, many more. This is him talking to Stuart Stubbs about new solo album 'Call The Comet', working with no ego and swapping guitars with Noel Gallagher and Nile Rodgers. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation > https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes walks and talks with Greg Cochrane at his home in rural Oxfordshire, discussing modern masculinity, Frank Ocean and his new LP 'World's Strongest Man'. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the coldest day of the British winter Courtney Barnett spoke to Greg Cochrane about her needy cat Bubbles, cinema-going etiquette and the "evil cauliflowers" she likes with her Sunday roast. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.