What's been our most awkward interview yet? How do we charm our guests? Who have we been starstruck by? And c'mon guys, why is this thing called 'Midnight Chats'? 

As our podcast reaches its 150 episode, Greg and Stu celebrate by showing how the sausage is made, sharing stories and their tricks of the trade while trading some of their favourite clips from MC's illustrious history, and answering our listeners' questions about which guest has had the smoothest hands. 

Also in this special episode, Stu premieres his new jingle for Beat The Algorithm, he and Greg give you their new music tips, and Greg faces this week's Top 3. 

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

Credits:

Editing by Stuart Stubbs 

Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

What's been our most awkward interview yet? How do we charm our guests? Who have we been starstruck by? And c'mon guys, why is this thing called 'Midnight Chats'? 
As our podcast reaches its 150 episode, Greg and Stu celebrate by showing how the sausage is made, sharing stories and their tricks of the trade while trading some of their favourite clips from MC's illustrious history, and answering our listeners' questions about which guest has had the smoothest hands. 
Also in this special episode, Stu premieres his new jingle for Beat The Algorithm, he and Greg give you their new music tips, and Greg faces this week's Top 3. 
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/listening/viewing
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0wdVcOWdqw26iV1J9hV95A?si=fec0323b235544a8">Listen to our new Beat the Algorithm Spotify playlist</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.

Music interviews for late night listening

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 150: Our favourite guests, most awkward interviews, and answers to your questions, with Jarvis Cocker, Matt Berninger and more

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/0c6c7613-f25f-46a9-8d54-b1f5016db9f4/transcript

The summer slump is over and what feels like hundreds of artists are gearing up for new albums this autumn. On this week's episode, Greg and Stu get into what coming soon from The Cure, FKA Twigs, Coldplay and more, along with the recent implosion of rock giants Jane's Addiction, while a meeting with Laura Marling last week opened up the question of are music fans starting to lose their love for vinyl? 

We also introduce a new regular feature where each week we'll recommend some new artist, which will be added to the playlist below. And yeah, we're sticking with our Top 3 challenge too. This week, it involves Stu's house being on fire. 

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

Eusexua video from FKA Twigs

That Jane’s Addiction scrap

Rosie Carr's Bandcamp

Greg's Nilüfer cover interview

Credits:

Editing by Stuart Stubbs 

Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

The summer slump is over and what feels like hundreds of artists are gearing up for new albums this autumn. On this week's episode, Greg and Stu get into what coming soon from The Cure, FKA Twigs, Coldplay and more, along with the recent implosion of rock giants Jane's Addiction, while a meeting with Laura Marling last week opened up the question of are music fans starting to lose their love for vinyl? 
We also introduce a new regular feature where each week we'll recommend some new artist, which will be added to the playlist below. And yeah, we're sticking with our Top 3 challenge too. This week, it involves Stu's house being on fire. 
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/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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnGSVIZGkQo">Eusexua video from FKA Twigs</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayMakwwevqI">That Jane’s Addiction scrap</a>
<a href="https://rosiecarr.bandcamp.com/album/yew">Rosie Carr's Bandcamp</a>
<a href="https://www.loudandquiet.com/interview/nilufer-yanya-finding-a-quiet-mind/">Greg's Nilüfer cover interview</a>
Credits:
Editing by Stuart Stubbs 
Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines
Artwork by Kate Prior

Ep 149: Big albums coming this autumn, Jane’s Addiction implode, and are people about to start selling their vinyl collections?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/ad33fbe8-4ae2-422e-b4a8-b1ee0130ca34/transcript

For the last 5 years, London band Black Midi have pushed experimental rock music to new and thrilling places, inspired as much by jazz fusion as math rock and no wave. But last month, quite unexpectedly, the trio split up. It was meant to be kept a secret, until singer and frontman Geordie Greep announced the news on Instagram. One week later, he announced his debut solo album, boldly titled The New Sound (out this month via Rough Trade Records). 

Stu visited Geordie at his home shortly after these two bits of indie-shaking news broke, to discuss the end of the Black Midi and the start of Greep's solo career, as well as his time at the prestigious Brit School, and what makes Angels by Robbie Williams actually a very good pop song. 

Also on this week's show, Greg and Stu pick apart the week's headlines, lament being so rubbish at predicting who would win the Mercury Prize, and count down the greatest award show speeches of all time. 

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

Further reading/listening/viewing

Black Midi Loud And Quiet interview

Geordie Greep 'Holy Holy' video

Lenny Henry full MOBO 2015 speech

Bjork's grateful grapefruit

Credits:

Editing by Stuart Stubbs 

Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

For the last 5 years, London band Black Midi have pushed experimental rock music to new and thrilling places, inspired as much by jazz fusion as math rock and no wave. But last month, quite unexpectedly, the trio split up. It was meant to be kept a secret, until singer and frontman Geordie Greep announced the news on Instagram. One week later, he announced his debut solo album, boldly titled The New Sound (out this month via Rough Trade Records). 
Stu visited Geordie at his home shortly after these two bits of indie-shaking news broke, to discuss the end of the Black Midi and the start of Greep's solo career, as well as his time at the prestigious Brit School, and what makes Angels by Robbie Williams actually a very good pop song. 
Also on this week's show, Greg and Stu pick apart the week's headlines, lament being so rubbish at predicting who would win the Mercury Prize, and count down the greatest award show speeches of all time. 
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/listening/viewing
<a href="https://www.loudandquiet.com/interview/black-midi-and-the-holy-grail/">Black Midi Loud And Quiet interview</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4EU_0vFzuU">Geordie Greep 'Holy Holy' video</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e47iVbddPv4&amp;t=57s">Lenny Henry full MOBO 2015 speech</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqYh-N_kcds">Bjork's grateful grapefruit</a>
Credits:
Editing by Stuart Stubbs 
Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines
Artwork by Kate Prior

Ep 148: The best acceptance speeches ever, Kendrick at the Super Bowl and Geordie Greep on the death of Black Midi and the birth of his debut solo album

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/6838b782-8b46-49b0-8ec1-b1e7012801dc/transcript

Part of this week's episode of MC comes from End of the Road festival, where Stu met up with Irish drone folk band Lankum and put your questions to Long Island sibling duo The Lemon Twigs. Even the one about the Muppets.  

Back home Greg and Stu unpacked the fiasco surrounding Oasis' ticket sale nightmare, particularly the scam that is "dynamic" ticket pricing. And what's all this about the Smiths reunion not being as improbable as we'd all started to think. God help us all! 

Other music news too, and 3 bands we think should have never reformed.

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

Further reading/listening/viewing

ML Buch on Bandcamp

Nourished by Time on Bandcamp

Lankum Loud And Quiet cover feature

Videopia at End of the Road

Credits:

Editing by Stuart Stubbs 

Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines

Artwork by Kate Prior

Part of this week's episode of MC comes from End of the Road festival, where Stu met up with Irish drone folk band Lankum and put your questions to Long Island sibling duo The Lemon Twigs. Even the one about the Muppets.  
Back home Greg and Stu unpacked the fiasco surrounding Oasis' ticket sale nightmare, particularly the scam that is "dynamic" ticket pricing. And what's all this about the Smiths reunion not being as improbable as we'd all started to think. God help us all! 
Other music news too, and 3 bands we think should have never reformed.
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/listening/viewing
<a href="https://mlbuch.bandcamp.com/">ML Buch on Bandcamp</a>
<a href="https://nourishedbytime.bandcamp.com/">Nourished by Time on Bandcamp</a>
<a href="https://www.loudandquiet.com/interview/lankum-thats-the-circumstances-that-brought-about-us-in-the-band-grim-but-having-quite-a-good-time/">Lankum Loud And Quiet cover feature</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@videopiauk">Videopia at End of the Road</a>
Credits:
Editing by Stuart Stubbs 
Mixing and mastering by Flo Lines
Artwork by Kate Prior

Ep 147:  The scam of Oasis' 'dynamic' ticket pricing, no thanks to a Smiths reunion, and interview guests Lankum and The Lemon Twigs

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/b1bed36c-c9b7-4964-a159-b1e0014825ec/transcript

Ep 150: Our favourite guests, most awkward interviews, and answers to your questions, with Jarvis Cocker, Matt Berninger and more

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