As Nottingham duo Sleaford Mods release a 10-year anniversary edition of their breakthrough album Divide & Exit, frontman and lyricist Jason Williamson revisits the album that changed his life, the time he threw the bleakest album release party of all time, and how he finally found success in his 40s on his 7th album.   

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

Links to stuff mentioned in the episode: 

'Tied Up In Nottz' video

Modern Life is Rubbish... still – early Loud And Quiet interview from 2014

Sleaford Mod Loud And Quiet archive

 Jason on Episode 65 of the podcast

Credits:

Interview and editing by Stuart Stubbs 

Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

As Nottingham duo Sleaford Mods release a 10-year anniversary edition of their breakthrough album Divide &amp; Exit, frontman and lyricist Jason Williamson revisits the album that changed his life, the time he threw the bleakest album release party of all time, and how he finally found success in his 40s on his 7th album.   
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=8wqvqIMdJNA">'Tied Up In Nottz' video</a>
<a href="https://www.loudandquiet.com/interview/modern-life-rubbish-still/">Modern Life is Rubbish... still – early Loud And Quiet interview from 2014</a>
<a href="https://www.loudandquiet.com/artist/sleaford-mods/">Sleaford Mod Loud And Quiet archive</a>
<a href="https://www.loudandquiet.com/podcasts/sleaford-mods-midnight-chats-episode-65/"> Jason on Episode 65 of the podcast</a>
Credits:
Interview and editing by Stuart Stubbs 
Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines
Artwork by Kate Prior

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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.

Ep 140: Sleaford Mods on 10 years of Divide & Exit, and one very bleak album launch

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In two days time (25 July), the short list for the 2024 Mercury Prize will be announced. On this week's show, Stu and Greg discuss who they think will DEFINITELY be on the list, and who they hope will be. 

Greg also spills the beans on what it's like to be on the Mercury Prize judging panel (something he's done 3 times), we ask how relevant the award is in the instant age of TikTok, and throw in some of all-time our favourite past winners. 

Come back next week to see just how right we were about our nailed-on nominees. 

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

Credits:

Editing by Stuart Stubbs 

Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

In two days time (25 July), the short list for the 2024 Mercury Prize will be announced. On this week's show, Stu and Greg discuss who they think will DEFINITELY be on the list, and who they hope will be. 
Greg also spills the beans on what it's like to be on the Mercury Prize judging panel (something he's done 3 times), we ask how relevant the award is in the instant age of TikTok, and throw in some of all-time our favourite past winners. 
Come back next week to see just how right we were about our nailed-on nominees. 
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.
Credits:
Editing by Stuart Stubbs 
Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines
Artwork by Kate Prior

Ep 141: Mercury Prize 2024, Pt. 1 – Predictions, who we'd like to see on the list, and what it's like to be a Mercury judge

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Look around and you’d be forgiven for feeling the world is completely broken in 2024. War. Division. Crises. How did we get here? That’s the fundamental question Norwegian songwriter AURORA explores on her latest album What Happened To The Heart?. It’s a project that is technicolor in feeling, and in sound.

Host Greg Cochrane went to meet her to talk about activism, conflict and why she and the iconic Brian Eno are like “an old married couple”. It’s a deep listen, for sure, but these are deep times – even if you can focus on the glimmers of light. 

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

Links to stuff mentioned in the episode: 

Hear Brian Eno discussing his work with AURORA on episode 127 of Midnight Chats

The letter ‘We Are The Earth’ by Sônia Guajajara and Célia Xakriabá

Credits:

Interview by Greg Cochrane 

Editing by Stuart Stubbs 

Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

Video by Robbie Hamilton

Look around and you’d be forgiven for feeling the world is completely broken in 2024. War. Division. Crises. How did we get here? That’s the fundamental question Norwegian songwriter AURORA explores on her latest album What Happened To The Heart?. It’s a project that is technicolor in feeling, and in sound.
Host Greg Cochrane went to meet her to talk about activism, conflict and why she and the iconic Brian Eno are like “an old married couple”. It’s a deep listen, for sure, but these are deep times – even if you can focus on the glimmers of light. 
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://open.spotify.com/episode/7r0uCwdAfSijAtu2OyznQk">Hear Brian Eno discussing his work with AURORA</a> on episode 127 of Midnight Chats
The letter <a href="https://www.barbican.org.uk/read-watch-listen/we-are-the-earth-a-letter-from-indigenous-leaders#:~:text=The%20Earth%20is%20our%20sister,the%20cry%20of%20the%20Earth.">‘We Are The Earth’ </a>by Sônia Guajajara and Célia Xakriabá
Credits:
Interview by Greg Cochrane 
Editing by Stuart Stubbs 
Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines
Artwork by Kate Prior
Video by Robbie Hamilton

Ep 139: AURORA on this moment of human crises, why fame is sh*t and her music husband Brian Eno

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Stuart got the hot ticket. Greg did not. In the field, and from the sofa at home, Midnight Chats does Glastonbury 2024. 

Your hosts tackle the biggest talking points from the most famous music festival in the world. Did Dua Lipa fulfill her promise to turn Worthy Farm into a club on her headliner debut? Was SZA's microphone fresh out of batteries? Did Coldplay bring the world together in a moment of communal feeling, or was it a bad acid trip? Did Louis Tomlinson steal a TV from the local Curries? All these essential questions answered, and more.

What did you make of this episode. Please let us know and share your thoughts and questions at Greg@loudandquiet.com or DM us on Instagram @midnightchatspod. 

And for those in the UK (sorry to those elsewhere), here are links to our top performances on BBC iPlayer. You've a month to watch before they disappear. 

Sampha
IDLES
AURORA

Little Simz
Coldplay

LCD Soundsystem
Dua Lipa
Confidence Man
PJ Harvey

Everything is bigger and better at Glastonbury, including my unexpected fits of crying

Credits:

Interview and editing by Stuart Stubbs 

Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

Stuart got the hot ticket. Greg did not. In the field, and from the sofa at home, Midnight Chats does Glastonbury 2024. 
Your hosts tackle the biggest talking points from the most famous music festival in the world. Did Dua Lipa fulfill her promise to turn Worthy Farm into a club on her headliner debut? Was SZA's microphone fresh out of batteries? Did Coldplay bring the world together in a moment of communal feeling, or was it a bad acid trip? Did Louis Tomlinson steal a TV from the local Curries? All these essential questions answered, and more.
What did you make of this episode. Please let us know and share your thoughts and questions at <a href="mailto:Greg@loudandquiet.com">Greg@loudandquiet.com</a> or DM us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/midnightchatspod/">Instagram @midnightchatspod</a>. 
And for those in the UK (sorry to those elsewhere), here are links to our top performances on BBC iPlayer. You've a month to watch before they disappear. 
<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0j3hvdz/glastonbury-sampha-without?seriesId=b007r6vx-16-must-watch-tracks&amp;page=1">Sampha</a>  <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0020ldp/glastonbury-idles?seriesId=b007r6vx-82-rock-indie">IDLES</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0j2mlt8/glastonbury-aurora?seriesId=b007r6vx-127-hidden-gems">AURORA</a>
<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0j2wnv3/glastonbury-little-simz?seriesId=b007r6vx-72-rap-rnb">Little Simz</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0j4x4tr/glastonbury-coldplay">Coldplay</a>
<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0j2wll3/glastonbury-lcd-soundsystem?seriesId=b007r6vx-113-dance">LCD Soundsystem</a>  <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0j4wqsy/glastonbury-dua-lipa">Dua Lipa</a>  <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0j2w1tw/glastonbury-confidence-man?seriesId=b007r6vx-113-dance">Confidence Man</a> <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0j2wlmn/glastonbury-pj-harvey">PJ Harvey</a> 
<a href="https://www.loudandquiet.com/short/everything-is-bigger-and-better-at-glastonbury-including-my-unexpected-fits-of-crying-glastonbury-2023-review/">Everything is bigger and better at Glastonbury, including my unexpected fits of crying</a>
Credits:
Interview and editing by Stuart Stubbs 
Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines
Artwork by Kate Prior

Ep 138: Glastonbury 2024 Review! Our verdict on Dua Lipa's headliner debut, SZA's sound shambles and Coldplay's weird alien heads

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Ep 140: Sleaford Mods on 10 years of Divide & Exit, and one very bleak album launch

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