Phil Taggart’s Slacker Podcast

Good Day to You Slacker! You've done something new with your hair?  This is The Slacker Podcast. The World's best/worst and only podcast that brings rad musicians onto a podcast and grills them about their first demo. This week, a man whose band had a profound effect on teenage me! This week we have Pete Doherty on talking about life, love and selling acid to The Strokes. Check it out and spread the good Slacker word threw any posts or rates and reviews.  This week. MY BOOK COMES OUT! It's finally here! The Slackers Guide to the Music Industry is the only book necessary for any artist, musician or someone trying to get into the music industry. I would say that though! If you want to check out more about it or buy a copy go to [www.philtaggartslacker.com](http://www.philtaggartslacker.com) Thanks xxx P Tag

Hello Slackers! The podcast that unearths the artists early demo's is back for another week. On our next episode of Season 2 our guest is one of the most influential guitarists of the last 50 years. He's played with The Smiths, The Cribs, Modest Mouse, The The and more. This week Johnny Marr brings to the table a very early demo of a The Smiths song called Jeane. My new book Phil Taggart's Slacker Guide to the Music Industry is out now from www.philtaggartslacker.com This is the perfect book for anyone you know who's releasing music and could do with a helping hand. It's got 70 interviews with some of the most knowledgable artists and industry in there. I'm really happy how it turned out and would love it if you bought a copy. Follow Phil - @philytaggart

Hello Slackers! I'm right bang in the middle of my book tour/launch at the moment. If you haven't bought a copy? Why not? It's good words, pictures and lists what else could you want. It's a book for musicians, bands, people looking to get into the music industry. I interviewed loads of incredible artists like Wolf Alice, Two Door Cinema Club, Loyle Carner, Frank Turner, Biffy Clyro and tons of others and they give their story and tips on how to make the most from your music. You can buy it here www.philtaggartslacker.com - The perfect wedding/christening/50th anniversary present for you and all the family... This weeks podcast is with: Lead singer of The Frames Star of the movie Once Dublin's Most Famous Busker One Half of The Swell Season Has 4 Solo Albums to his Name Yes, this weeks podcast is with the one and only Glen Hansard.

Hello Slackers! I've got a 'SPECIAL' podcast for you all this week. Get it? Huh? Ok fine my pun making is that of a sub standard Hallmark card writer. This week we have a band from Coventry that could lay claim to inspiring a whole new style of British music in the 70's. They put a new spin on ska a genre of music originating from Jamaica. I've got so much joy out of The Specials music over the years so it was very special to have them bring in their early demo and shoot the breeze for an hour! If you enjoy it drop it a nice review wherever it is you listen! My new book Phil Taggart's Slacker Guide to the Music Industry is out now from [www.philtaggartslacker.com](http://www.philtaggartslacker.com) This is the perfect book for anyone you know who's releasing music and could do with a helping hand. It's got 70 interviews with some of the most knowledgable artists and industry in there. I'm really happy how it turned out and would love it if you bought a copy. Follow Phil - @philytaggart

Hello Slackers. The podcast that unearths the artists early demo's is back for another week. On our 5th episode of Season 2 our guest is the heartbeat of UK rap, Loyle Carner. This Friday his second album will drop and it feels like this is a good place for us to go wayyyyyyy back to the very start of making music with Ben (Loyle Carner).  My new book Phil Taggart's Slacker Guide to the Music Industry is out now from [www.philtaggartslacker.com](http://www.philtaggartslacker.com) This is the perfect book for anyone you know who's releasing music and could do with a helping hand. It's got 70 interviews with some of the most knowledgable artists and industry in there. I'm really happy how it turned out and would love it if you bought a copy. Follow Phil - @philytaggart

Hello Slackers! Welcome to another Slacker Podcast!  Thanks to everyone for making the podcast the Number 1 Music Podcast over the last week in the UK. It even crept into the Top 30 overall which was a buzz. Hello to all the new listeners. For fans of podcasts this next artist needs no intro. He's basically king of the podcasts. Before all that Scroobius Pip was in his car touring around with his DIY CD's flogging his musical wares. I've been a big fan of his music from the very beginning and we had a great time pondering over music, hip hop, DIY labels and many other things. Thanks to him for providing an early demo for us to play! My book The Slackers Guide to the Music Industry is available to buy now from [www.philtaggartslacker.com](http://www.philtaggartslacker.com) This weeks podcast is sponsored by Beer 52\. To pick up free beers go to [www.beer52.com/slacker](http://www.beer52.com/slacker)and all you have to do is pay for postage and packaging. Follow - @philytaggart

Greeeeeetings Slackers! Welcome to this weeks podcast! My first book is out now!!! I've written a book for musicians, artists, MC's, bands, producers and anyone interested in the music industry. It's called 'Phil Taggart's Slacker Guide to the Music Industry' and it's out! 70 contributions from the best artists and the most knowledgable industry. I'm very proud of it and it's really the guide i wished i had when i was kicking off with my band when i was 16\. You can get it from [www.philtaggartslacker.com](http://www.philtaggartslacker.com) or from Amazon! This week's podcast is with probably the biggest rock band in the UK in 2019\. I absolutely adore Bring Me The Horizon and it was ace to get two of them on for a chat. You can tell from their early demo of 'Medusa' that they have come a long way since they began! Follow Phil - @philytaggart

Hello Slackers! I hope you are appropriately hydrated and free from gingivitis.  My first book is out now!!! I've written a book for musicians, artists, MC's, bands, producers and anyone interested in the music industry. It's called 'Phil Taggart's Slacker Guide to the Music Industry' and it's out! 70 contributions from the best artists and the most knowledgable industry. I'm very proud of it and it's really the guide i wished i had when i was kicking off with my band when i was 16\. You can get it from [www.philtaggartslacker.com](http://www.philtaggartslacker.com)  This weeks podcast is with Chris from Christine and The Podcasts. I caught up with Chris just before she went to this years Brit Awards. She brought with her a really early demo and was an absolute dream to interview! Follow @philytaggart on Instagram and Twitter

Hello Slackers! Welcome back! Slacker Season 1 was wicked! Thank you so much to everyone who gave time to it. Season 2 is back and we have some incredible guests for you! There is a brand new book and some sweeeeeet merchandise coming very soon as well! I'll tell you more about that next week! This weeks guest is Norman Cook! A man known by many different monikers but most famously as Fatboy Slim. He invited me into his kitchen at his beautiful house on the South Coast in Brighton and we shot the breeze for over an hour and he played me the first ever demo version of Praise You. Trust me it doesn't sound ANYTHING like what it would become. Follow @philytaggart on Instagram and Twitter www.philtaggartslacker.com

Ahhhhh Jaysus Slackers aren't you looking glorious! The Slacker Podcast is back once again after a short 3 month break. I got to catch my breath. I also needed to finish a book i was writing. That is done and we are good to go for another round. Listen to the trailer to hear what guests make an appearance on the new Season

Hello Slackers! Welcome to the final podcast in Series 1\. Much love to every single one of you that has taken the time to listen to the episodes. Thank you to everyone who has shared the podcast, rated, reviewed and given feedback. I love hearing from you! I am currently planning and recording Season 2 at the moment. If you have any suggestions for guests then reach out to me on twitter and instagram @philytaggart This week we welcome the Norwegian singer and songwriter Aurora to the podcast. She is one of the most beautiful eccentric characters we've had on. I hope you enjoy it! If you want to come to see what Slacker is all about, then come to our club tour in February. The Magic Gang will be headlining live each night of the tour along with the amazing TOUTS from Derry. I'll be on DJ duties as well!  Feb 20th - Engine Rooms - Southampton Feb 21st - Sub89 - Reading Feb 22n - Dreamland - Margate You can buy tickets here: https://www.songkick.com/artists/7449559-magic-gang

Hello Slackers! This is the penultimate episode of Season 1 of the Slacker Podcast. I really appreciate you guys all listening to, sharing and reviewing the podcast over the past few months. It's been a real trip with some incredible artists. I am dipping my toe into recording artists for Season 2\. You will hopefully get Season 2 around March/April time! This weeks podcast was recorded close to a year ago with Justin from The Vaccines. Justin is one of the most intuitive songwriters we have in the UK and has done more for UK Rock and Roll than most. I really enjoyed this episode and hope you do to! Please give the pod a lil rate and review if you get a chance! The Slacker Club Night is going on tour in February. The Magic Gang will be headlining each night of the tour along with a super secret support and myself DJ'n. We are playing in Feb 20th - Engine Rooms - Southampton Feb 21st - Sub89 - Reading Feb 22n - Dreamland - Margate You can buy tickets here: https://www.songkick.com/artists/7449559-magic-gang @philytaggart on Instagram @philytaggart on Twitter

Happy New Year Slackers! This week on the first podcast of 2019 we have one of the most important youth voices in the UK. His name is Novelist. I've been playing his music on radio since he popped up on the scene back a few years ago. He's a really righteous dude with the fiercest skill on the mic. This episode is not like any of the others. Hope you enjoy x  Please give the pod a lil rate and review if you get a chance! The Slacker Club Night is going on tour in February. The Magic Gang will be headlining each night of the tour along with a super secret support and myself DJ'n. We are playing in Feb 20th - Engine Rooms - Southampton Feb 21st - Sub89 - Reading Feb 22n - Dreamland - Margate You can buy tickets here: [https://www.songkick.com/artists/7449559-magic-gang](https://www.songkick.com/artists/7449559-magic-gang) @philytaggart on Instagram @philytaggart on Twitter

Drum Roll Please... Step right up and get ready for the most pointless and irreverent end of year awards for all things music. Independent Journalist Roisin O'Connor and quill for hire Sam Wolfson join me to talk through some of the beautiful, bizarre and face palm moments of 2019. Thanks for listening to the Slacker Podcast in 2018\. Series 1 will be finishing in a few weeks and we will launch into Season 2 in March/April. Happy New Year Everyone! Fake Eminem Freestyle Vid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibnR3_aVRyc The Slacker Club Night is going on tour in February. The Magic Gang will be headlining each night of the tour along with a super secret support and myself DJ'n. We are playing in Feb 20th - Engine Rooms - Southampton Feb 21st - Sub89 - Reading Feb 22n - Dreamland - Margate You can buy tickets here: https://www.songkick.com/artists/7449559-magic-gang @philytaggart on Instagram @philytaggart on Twitter

Hello Slackers. Seasons Greetings! I hope you're all good this week. We have a wicked podcast for you this week. The UK's finest producer Mura Masa popped by the dungeon studio in Soho earlier in the year for a chat and he brought with him one of his earliest demo's. Most MC's, singers and musicians would kill to have Alex Crossan in the studio. I didn't think it appropriate to ask him to make a beat for me considering i can't sing or rap. He's an interesting dude. We took a look at the music industry through the eyes of a successful and sought after 23 year old. I really enjoyed our chat, hope you do too. ***Please send guest suggestions for Season 2\. I just started recording them last week*** Before I forget. The Slacker Club Night is going on tour in February. The Magic Gang will be headlining each night of the tour along with a super secret support and myself DJ'n. We are playing in Feb 20th - Engine Rooms - Southampton Feb 21st - Sub89 - Reading Feb 22n - Dreamland - Margate You can buy tickets here -https://www.songkick.com/artists/7449559-magic-gang @philytaggart on Instagram @philytaggart on Twitter