Over black coffee and biscuits at his kitchen table at home in Bristol IDLES' vocalist Joe Talbot speaks to Greg Cochrane. 

In discussion: Joe's mental health, his band and the state of UK politics. Plus, talk of transformative parenthood, working with LCD Soundsystem and his new music plans with Jamie T and Willie J. Healey.  

Recorded in December 2023 - find video clips of the chat on our socials, we're @Midnightchatspod. 

Further links:

Joe Talbot on episode 94 of Midnight Chats. 

Read IDLES' cover feature interview with Loud And Quiet from 2018. 

Listen to IDLES recently released album 'Tangk'.

Episode shout outs: 

Interview by Greg Cochrane. 

Editing by Stuart Stubbs. 

Mix and master by Flo Lines. 

Artwork by Kate Prior.  

Over black coffee and biscuits at his kitchen table at home in Bristol IDLES' vocalist Joe Talbot speaks to Greg Cochrane. 
In discussion: Joe's mental health, his band and the state of UK politics. Plus, talk of transformative parenthood, working with LCD Soundsystem and his new music plans with Jamie T and Willie J. Healey.  
Recorded in December 2023 - find video clips of the chat on our socials, we're @Midnightchatspod. 
Further links:
<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjunYWxwf2EAxWRaEEAHTWvB_IQFnoECA4QAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fgb%2Fpodcast%2Fep-94-idles%2Fid1081000090%3Fi%3D1000492176441&amp;usg=AOvVaw0NOHMyfakWbWMkjM6WLlKE&amp;opi=89978449">Joe Talbot on episode 94</a> of Midnight Chats. 
Read IDLES' <a href="https://www.loudandquiet.com/interview/now-that-idles-have-your-attention-theyd-like-to-tell-you-everything/">cover feature interview</a> with Loud And Quiet from 2018. 
Listen to IDLES recently released album <a href="https://www.idlesband.com">'Tangk'.</a>
Episode shout outs: 
Interview by Greg Cochrane. 
Editing by Stuart Stubbs. 
Mix and master by Flo Lines. 
Artwork by Kate Prior.

The podcast where musicians talk nonsense at midnight. And intimately about their lives and creativity. From the team behind independent music magazine Loud And Quiet.

The podcast where musicians talk nonsense at midnight. And intimately about their lives and creativity. From the team behind independent music magazine Loud And Quiet.

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The music interview podcast for late night listening – like all of those rambling conversations you have when you get home from the pub. From the team behind independent music magazine Loud And Quiet.

The music interview podcast for late night listening – like all of those rambling conversations you have when you get home from the pub. From the team behind independent music magazine Loud And Quiet.

Ep 122: IDLES' Joe Talbot

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The Blessed Madonna – truly one of the most engaging, fun and opinionated guests we’ve welcomed onto Midnight Chats. 

One of the world’s foremost DJs, producers and curators, Marea Stamper invited Greg Cochrane to her intimate London studio Godspeed to record this colourful conversation. 

Topics covered: 2024 and this turbulent time in politics and journalism; her unique relationship with the iconic track ‘Marea (We Lost Dancing)’ by Fred again… and stories of cooking pasta for Daft Punk when they literally came to the house. 

Oh, and while there’s still no confirmed release date for her much anticipated debut album, there’s lots of chat about what to expect when it does finally drop. 

Enjoy! 

You can watch clips of the podcast online now, just give us a follow on Instagram @midnightchatspod.

Links to stuff mentioned in the episode: 

Watch the video for 'Marea (We Lost Dancing)' 

'Happier' – listen to the single on YouTube 

The Evening Standard article about Maria's response to PM Rishi Sunak using her music

Credits:

Interview by Greg Cochrane 

Editing by Stuart Stubbs 

Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

Video by Robbie Hamilton

The Blessed Madonna – truly one of the most engaging, fun and opinionated guests we’ve welcomed onto Midnight Chats. 
One of the world’s foremost DJs, producers and curators, Marea Stamper invited Greg Cochrane to her intimate London studio Godspeed to record this colourful conversation. 
Topics covered: 2024 and this turbulent time in politics and journalism; her unique relationship with the iconic track ‘Marea (We Lost Dancing)’ by Fred again… and stories of cooking pasta for Daft Punk when they literally came to the house. 
Oh, and while there’s still no confirmed release date for her much anticipated debut album, there’s lots of chat about what to expect when it does finally drop. 
Enjoy! 
You can watch clips of the podcast online now, just give us a follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/midnightchatspod">Instagram </a>@midnightchatspod.
Links to stuff mentioned in the episode: 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4UkYBr1NnA">Watch the video for 'Marea (We Lost Dancing)' </a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=px-oWQLtojs">'Happier' – listen to the single on YouTube </a>
<a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/rishi-sunak-song-instagram-dj-the-blessed-madonna-b1123127.html">The Evening Standard article</a> about Maria's response to PM Rishi Sunak using her music
Credits:
Interview by Greg Cochrane 
Editing by Stuart Stubbs 
Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines
Artwork by Kate Prior
Video by Robbie Hamilton

Ep 131: The Blessed Madonna on cooking for Daft Punk, dance music needing to do better, and what’s happening with that elusive debut album

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A. G. Cook joins Stu on this week's show to talk about the visionary hyperpop label he founded in 2013 and closed in 2023 (PC Music), his work with Charli XCX as her creative director, co-writing a song for Beyonce, growing up an only child as the son of radical architects, and his new 3-disc, 24-track, 100 minutes long album, Britpop.

A completely singular creative mind, this episode was recorded face to face in April 2024. It could have easily gone on for hours. 

Give the show a follow on Instagram at @midnightchatspod for clips and more.

Further links:

Powering down: the story and legacy of PC Music – Loud And Quiet

The World According to Archigram – The Guardian

Beyonce – All Up In Your Mind

A. G. Cook – Britpop

A. G. Cook – Soulbreaker

Witchfork

Wandcamp

Credits:

Interview and editing by Stuart Stubbs

Mixing and Mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

A. G. Cook joins Stu on this week's show to talk about the visionary hyperpop label he founded in 2013 and closed in 2023 (PC Music), his work with Charli XCX as her creative director, co-writing a song for Beyonce, growing up an only child as the son of radical architects, and his new 3-disc, 24-track, 100 minutes long album, Britpop.
A completely singular creative mind, this episode was recorded face to face in April 2024. It could have easily gone on for hours. 
Give the show a follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/midnightchatspod">Instagram</a> at @midnightchatspod for clips and more.
Further links:
<a href="https://www.loudandquiet.com/short/powering-down-the-story-and-legacy-of-pc-music/">Powering down: the story and legacy of PC Music – Loud And Quiet</a>
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2018/nov/18/archigram-60s-architects-vision-urban-living-the-book">The World According to Archigram – The Guardian</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7Zzl9J0YvQ">Beyonce – All Up In Your Mind</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmhvFpsjLi8">A. G. Cook – Britpop</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH2wQ5speuU">A. G. Cook – Soulbreaker</a>
<a href="https://witchfork.com/">Witchfork</a>
<a href="https://wandcamp.com/">Wandcamp</a>
Credits:
Interview and editing by Stuart Stubbs
Mixing and Mastering by Flo Lines
Artwork by Kate Prior

Ep 130: A. G. Cook discusses the life and death of PC Music, telepathy with Charli XCX, and new LP Britpop

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It’s surprising to find 23-year-old British songwriter GRIFF’s feet firmly on the ground, given her extraordinary experiences the past three years. 

It’s been a steep rocket ride: from bedroom songwriter to a powerful breakthrough performance at the BRITs, and onto the stages of stadiums with Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran. Coldplay’s Chris Martin is such a fan the duo collaborated on the song ‘Astronaut’. 

And so here we are in 2024, and GRIFF is preparing to release her debut album vertigo in July. Not before she tells Greg Cochrane about growing up in sleepy Hertfordshire feeling like an outsider, being a foster sibling and eating chips with her all time icon Taylor Swift. 

You can watch clips of the podcast online now, just give us a follow on Instagram @midnightchatspod.

Links to stuff mentioned in the episode: 

Watch GRIFF’s live performance of Black Hole at the 2021 BRIT Awards 

Listen to the single ‘Miss Me Too’ 

The making of ‘Astronaut’ with Coldplay’s Chris Martin 

GRIFF welcomes special guests to try and ‘Beat The Clock’ 

Credits:

Interview by Greg Cochrane 

Editing by Stuart Stubbs 

Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

Video by Robbie Hamilton

It’s surprising to find 23-year-old British songwriter GRIFF’s feet firmly on the ground, given her extraordinary experiences the past three years. 
It’s been a steep rocket ride: from bedroom songwriter to a powerful breakthrough performance at the BRITs, and onto the stages of stadiums with Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran. Coldplay’s Chris Martin is such a fan the duo collaborated on the song ‘Astronaut’. 
And so here we are in 2024, and GRIFF is preparing to release her debut album vertigo in July. Not before she tells Greg Cochrane about growing up in sleepy Hertfordshire feeling like an outsider, being a foster sibling and eating chips with her all time icon Taylor Swift. 
You can watch clips of the podcast online now, just give us a follow on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/midnightchatspod">Instagram </a>@midnightchatspod.
Links to stuff mentioned in the episode: 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-iXGLtbZRQ">Watch GRIFF’s live performance of Black Hole at the 2021 BRIT Awards </a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0FrsjtmK4k">Listen to the single ‘Miss Me Too’ </a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TODbIgsEslg">The making of ‘Astronaut’ with Coldplay’s Chris Martin </a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYv1UiZVqfelnBn4WY60aHtowBfVIztzG">GRIFF welcomes special guests to try and ‘Beat The Clock’ </a>
Credits:
Interview by Greg Cochrane 
Editing by Stuart Stubbs 
Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines
Artwork by Kate Prior
Video by Robbie Hamilton

Ep 129: GRIFF

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Ep 122: IDLES' Joe Talbot

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