Midnight Chats presented by Loud And Quiet

Gus Unger-Hamilton and Joe Newman of alt-J waffle on about famous people, big shows, Tim Peake, VR and other nonsense. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn in late-night conversation with Greg Cochrane, discussing business tips in rap music and cultivating a dedicated audience. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Blur guitarist talks to Stuart Stubbs about crashing cars in America, The Beatles, Ryan Gosling and soundtracking his first TV show, 'The End of The F**cking World'. 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.

Gender inequality, Trump's America and social action - it's not all laughs though, Garbage's frontwoman also shows Greg Cochrane she can do a great Mark E. Smith impression. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Almost a decade since Fischerspooner's last album, Casey Spooner tells Greg Cochrane about being disillusioned with the music biz, swapping New York for Paris and making a new LP with his first boyfriend, R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welsh musician Gwenno discusses two weird years living in Las Vegas as a professional dancer, her relationship with the Internet and making albums in Welsh and Cornish. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shame are the British guitar band of the moment, frontman Charlie Steen talks to Greg Cochrane about having a Top 40 debut album, mental health in the music industry and desperately needing a cigarette on a long flight. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Craig David owned UK Garage and made living in rubbish towns fun in 1999 and 2000. Here he talks about the movement he started, trainers, moving to Miami, TS5 and his recent resurgence. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Laura Marling, Mac DeMarco + Benjamin Clementine - some highlights from a year in late-night conversation Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At the start of a new chapter for Franz Ferdinand, Alex Kapranos talks to Greg Cochrane about his travels in Cuba, the band's new members and why a dog is a useful friend in the studio. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

British musician and former Let's Wrestle singer Wesley talks about lads holidays, working in a record shop and interviewing at Sports Direct. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Charlotte Gainsbourg discusses her father, Serge Gainsbourg, making dark movies, recording with Beck and working with Paul McCartney. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Smashing Pumpkins singer talks about old movies, David Bowie and recording with Rick Rubin. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There's much more to Memphis than Graceland - the US songwriter is passionate about her city, politics and her punk-rock roots. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Like an episode of Piers Morgan's Life Stories but in some woods in Dorset - Nadine Shah talks to Greg Cochrane in front of some real people at End of the Road festival 2017. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.