Ahead of their new album Romance, people can't stop talking about Fontaines D.C.'s new look. One week after Glastonbury, the Dublin band's singer, Grian Chatten, had Stu round to his flat to discuss the reason behind the band's new aesthetic, his prolific writing process, a strange 9 days spend working in a bar in L.A., and a record that draws influence from Korn, Lana Del Rey and Shygirl. 

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

Further reading/viewing:

Starburster video

Jade 'Angel of My Dreams' video

Loud And Quiet 2019 cover feature

Chris de Burgh in The Mighty Boosh

Sister Midnight

Credits:

Editing by Stuart Stubbs 

Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

Ahead of their new album Romance, people can't stop talking about Fontaines D.C.'s new look. One week after Glastonbury, the Dublin band's singer, Grian Chatten, had Stu round to his flat to discuss the reason behind the band's new aesthetic, his prolific writing process, a strange 9 days spend working in a bar in L.A., and a record that draws influence from Korn, Lana Del Rey and Shygirl. 
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.
Further reading/viewing:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHocVRUlvkk">Starburster video</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulNMj05RKSU">Jade 'Angel of My Dreams' video</a>
<a href="https://www.loudandquiet.com/interview/fontaines-d-c-return-to-dublin-their-muse-as-the-runaway-success-story-of-the-year/">Loud And Quiet 2019 cover feature</a>
<a href="https://x.com/SarahHayes_/status/1748465524277748016/photo/1">Chris de Burgh in The Mighty Boosh</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sistermidnightldn/?hl=en">Sister Midnight</a>
Credits:
Editing by Stuart Stubbs 
Mixing and mastering 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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Midnight Chats

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 144: Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten on throwing away good ideas, the band's new look, and going beyond punk

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b766e69e-df21-45eb-9163-b1ca01426d03/transcript

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Brighton/Bristol/London band Squid have made a new album all about evil bastards. It's called Cowards, and will be released 7 February 2025.

They've not spoken about it much just yet, but with Christmas here, what better time is there to sit down with Ollie and Louis from the band to discuss songs about cannibalism, Andy Warhol's wig, how they feel these days about their biggest song, and what happens when one member of the band vitoes an idea and breaks the heart of the rest of the group.

Merry Christmas, one and all!

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

Further reading/listening/viewing:

Listen to our new Beat the Algorithm Spotify playlist

Sign up to the Loud And Quiet Weekly newsletter

Credits:

Editing by Stuart Stubbs 

Mixing and mastering by Willem Olenski

Artwork by Kate Prior

Brighton/Bristol/London band&nbsp;<a href="https://www.loudandquiet.com/artist/squid" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.loudandquiet.com/artist/squid&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734456758874000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1AbCg1S4Wf_TrVK7uk0kM-">Squid</a>&nbsp;have made a new album all about evil bastards. It's called Cowards, and will be released 7 February 2025.
They've not spoken about it much just yet, but with Christmas here, what better time is there to sit down with Ollie and Louis from the band to discuss songs about cannibalism, Andy Warhol's wig, how they feel these days about their biggest song, and what happens when one member of the band vitoes an idea and breaks the heart of the rest of the group.
Merry Christmas, one and all!
You can watch clips of the podcast online now, just give us a follow on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/midnightchatspod">Instagram&nbsp;</a>@midnightchatspod.
Further reading/listening/viewing:
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0wdVcOWdqw26iV1J9hV95A?si=fec0323b235544a8">Listen to our new Beat the Algorithm Spotify playlist</a>
<a href="https://loudandquiet.substack.com/">Sign up to the Loud And Quiet Weekly newsletter</a>
Credits:
Editing by Stuart Stubbs&nbsp;
Mixing and mastering by Willem Olenski
Artwork by Kate Prior

Ep 162: Squid on their evil new album, Andy Warhol's wig and throwing away Radiohead songs

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/7caf6459-bc6a-48d3-9cc4-b24901666e61/transcript

This week's episode of Midnight Chats is all about Greg's and Stu's favourite albums of 2024, with a little room to also discuss the records that definitely weren't. They can't all be winners, but Greg and Stu have brought 3 of their favourites each to pitch against one another.

We also hear your favourites, and from some past and future Midnight Chats guests, including Biig Piig, Jason Williamson of Sleaford Mods, Richard Dawson, Aurora and Anna B Savage.

Find our musical recommendations on our Spotify playlist, Beat The Algorithm.

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

Further reading/listening/viewing:

Loud And Quiet Albums of the Year list

The Quietus Anastasia Coope interview

Pitchfork's Kendrick Lamar GNX review

Listen to our new Beat the Algorithm Spotify playlist

Sign up to the Loud And Quiet Weekly newsletter

Credits:

Editing by Stuart Stubbs 

Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

This week's episode of Midnight Chats is all about Greg's and Stu's favourite albums of 2024, with a little room to also discuss the records that definitely weren't. They can't all be winners, but Greg and Stu have brought 3 of their favourites each to pitch against one another.
We also hear your favourites, and from some past and future Midnight Chats guests, including Biig Piig, Jason Williamson of Sleaford Mods, Richard Dawson, Aurora and Anna B Savage.
Find our musical recommendations on our Spotify playlist, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0wdVcOWdqw26iV1J9hV95A?si=4237a78b2a7b44dd">Beat The Algorithm</a>.
You can watch clips of the podcast online now, just give us a follow on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/midnightchatspod">Instagram&nbsp;</a>@midnightchatspod.
Further reading/listening/viewing:
<a href="https://loudandquiet.substack.com/p/loud-and-quiet-albums-of-the-year-2024">Loud And Quiet Albums of the Year list</a>
<a href="https://thequietus.com/interviews/anastasia-coope-interview/">The Quietus Anastasia Coope interview</a>
<a href="https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/kendrick-lamar-gnx/">Pitchfork's Kendrick Lamar GNX review</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0wdVcOWdqw26iV1J9hV95A?si=fec0323b235544a8">Listen to our new Beat the Algorithm Spotify playlist</a>
<a href="https://loudandquiet.substack.com/">Sign up to the Loud And Quiet Weekly newsletter</a>
Credits:
Editing by Stuart Stubbs&nbsp;
Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines
Artwork by Kate Prior

Ep 161: Albums of the Year special

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b313c98d-2d1b-418b-bb8a-b242014b7dd2/transcript

Jessica Winter has a hell of a story about Rebecca Black in this week's episode, involving a legendary burlesque club in London, too much alcohol and a drill going through a part of a man's body it really shouldn't go through. She also talks about scoring CBBC shows and safety for female artists and producers via a simple device making a difference. 

Outside of our guest interview this week, Greg and Stu discuss how a punk band terrified America by performing on the Jimmy Kimmel show (and ponder what would happen if we had the same booking here on Graham Norton), and report on how Irish rap trio Kneecap took the UK government to court this week and won. 

Further reading/listening/viewing:

Knocked Loose on Kimmel Live

Watch Kneecap's full statement after winning their court case

Hate Zine website

Hate Zine on Instagram

'Friday' by Rebecca Black

Listen to our new Beat the Algorithm Spotify playlist

Sign up to the Loud And Quiet Weekly newsletter

Credits:

Editing by Stuart Stubbs 

Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

Jessica Winter has a hell of a story about Rebecca Black in this week's episode, involving a legendary burlesque club in London, too much alcohol and a drill going through a part of a man's body it really shouldn't go through. She also talks about scoring CBBC shows and safety for female artists and producers via a simple device making a difference. 
Outside of our guest interview this week, Greg and Stu discuss how a punk band terrified America by performing on the Jimmy Kimmel show (and ponder what would happen if we had the same booking here on Graham Norton), and report on how Irish rap trio Kneecap took the UK government to court this week and won. 
Further reading/listening/viewing:<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/nov/21/bbc-sound-of-2025-longlist-tips-established-artists-including-chappell-roan-and-confidence-man"></a>
<a href="knocked%20loose%20jimmy%20kimmel">Knocked Loose on Kimmel Live</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak7fK7zLeu8">Watch Kneecap's full statement after winning their court case</a>
<a href="https://www.hatezine.co.uk/">Hate Zine website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hatezine/?hl=en">Hate Zine on Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfVsfOSbJY0">'Friday' by Rebecca Black</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0wdVcOWdqw26iV1J9hV95A?si=fec0323b235544a8">Listen to our new Beat the Algorithm Spotify playlist</a>
<a href="https://loudandquiet.substack.com/">Sign up to the Loud And Quiet Weekly newsletter</a>
Credits:
Editing by Stuart Stubbs 
Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines
Artwork by Kate Prior

Ep 160: Punk terrifies American TV viewers, Kneecap Vs the UK government , and guest Jessica Winter

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/f11b0e40-0909-41c3-8c96-b23b017c7a20/transcript

Ep 144: Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten on throwing away good ideas, the band's new look, and going beyond punk

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