Episodes

Thursday 28 September 2023

Singer of Kula Shaker Crispian Mills tell me about how opportunities have changed for new bands, inventing mushroom house, pain in music and the battle to stay human. Pre-order Kula Shaker's new album Natural Magick today: https://slinky.to/NaturalMagick Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Wednesday 27 September 2023

Voice of unsigned bands John Kennedy joins me today talking about his own story of making music number one, his role as X-Posure chief on Radio X and how your band can get in touch with him. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Tuesday 26 September 2023

Holden Jaffe on the accumulative effect of doing nice things, finding your identity as an artist, writing on the road, moving to LA and writing with Arlo Parks over voice notes. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Thursday 21 September 2023

Sam from The Paper Kites tells me about new album At the Roadhouse, growing up outside of Melbourne, the space and time he needs the write, and days working at a cinema and shoe factory. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Thursday 21 September 2023

Queer rapper, performance artist, poet and activist Mykki Blanco spoke to me from holiday before she started her new course at grad school. She remembers stories of tumblr era, DIY punk, how social media gave rise to queer artists and her dream job as a rare book dealer. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Tuesday 19 September 2023

Jacob Ewald talks about learning as he goes, committing to the music, the two sides to the music industry and getting into the idea of asking for help. 'Crying, Waving, Laughing, Smiling' is out on Friday! Photo: Ashley Gellman Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Sunday 17 September 2023

In this single, Jeff Rosenstock takes us back to his days scrambling for graphic design jobs and the conversation that stopped him giving up touring. This episode was first aired in 2020. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Thursday 14 September 2023

Still Love, Teenage Wrist's new album, is a total rocker. Here Marshall and Anthony talk the tumbledryer feeling of touring, growing in public and being a Taskrabbit regular. Photo: Joe Calixto Learn to shred like Teenage Wrist and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Wednesday 13 September 2023

Launching their Golden Days Signature Brew beer, Mamas Gun had a brief chat with me on stage before they brew the roof off with groovy tunes. Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Wednesday 13 September 2023

From Toronto Katie speaks to me about why she started wearing a mask, working at a record store, Canada and we trade ghost stories. Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Tuesday 12 September 2023

Justice talks about his Brand New Soul feeling, working security, getting his teeth knocked out 7 times, crazy nights at Cafe Tattoo in Baltimore and faking passing out. Brand New Soul is out now: https://popwigrecords.bandcamp.com/album/brand-new-soul-2 Photo: Steve Levy Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Thursday 07 September 2023

James Skelly tells us how he's re-connected with fans, Merseybeat, being a mood-catcher and shutting down his parents' pub for a day. Photo: Jack Finnigan Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Wednesday 06 September 2023

Thom from The Lottery Winners on never having a hot drink in his life, his teenage double life, doing ear piercings at Claire's Accessories and turning the tables at the Job Centre... Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Monday 04 September 2023

Jess and Steph from Isle of Wight's Coach Party tell me how quickly the band took over their lives, running a vegan cafe, the absurdity of packing for tour and their new album KILLJOY - out this Friday. Photo: Megan Doherty Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Sunday 03 September 2023

Graham Sayle got tried by his school students, talks DIY BMX culture and building cool asf tables. Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Sunday 03 September 2023

Kat Moss tells us about watching MCR Reading Fest videos, building lego all day and a good good shot at 101 Part Time Jobs BINGO Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Saturday 02 September 2023

Theresa from Yonaka joined me to talk about her first job at the fish + chip shop, retail days and camping essentials. Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Saturday 02 September 2023

At Khazali's first festival, he told us about serving bubble teas (can you choke on them?) and gave a good whack at 101 Part Time Jobs BINGO... Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Friday 01 September 2023

Nieve Ella talks being a hairdressers' duaghter, The 1975 and gives a luke warm go at 101 Part Time Jobs B I N G O... Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Friday 01 September 2023

Liverpool's Jamie Webster on having a good festival time, working for his dad, loving pub gigs and lookalike couples... Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Thursday 31 August 2023

Georgia joins me at Reading 2023 with her love for QOTSA and Arctic Monkeys, Reply All'ing and her Pop Bitch dream. Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Thursday 31 August 2023

James and Damien from The Murder Capital take me in at Reading Festival, talking Limp Bizkit, fisherman dads, wanting to sample Vashti Bunyan and a hot shot at 101 Part Time Jobs Bingo... Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Wednesday 30 August 2023

KennyHoopla regales us with his Domino's days, his ideal hardcore singer steez and provides a good shot at 101 Part Time Jobs Bingo! Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Wednesday 30 August 2023

Dylan from Spanish Love Songs tells us about their new album 'No Joy', dealing with worry and finding appreciation for the good moments. Catch them in the UK with Hot Mulligan starting on Friday! Photo: Hannah Hall Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Tuesday 29 August 2023

The Garageband Superstar on meeting Joe Cole, festival imodium and a claim as winner of 101 Part Time Jobs bingo... Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Tuesday 29 August 2023

Full band Yard Act join on the first in a week of Reading Special 101's. Topics broached include paper rounds, Isle of Man creamaries and the Poo Lady. Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Thursday 24 August 2023

Michael Taylor talks growing up with punk rock, how the longer you do music the more care it needs, when inspiration sustained without money, and the living evolution of a song. Hiss Golden Messenger's new album Jump For Joy is out tomorrow Photo: Graham Tolbert Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Wednesday 23 August 2023

Live from ATG 2023, Kate from Pupil Slicer joined me to talk about the start of the band, meeting bands they aspired to sound like and how much ATG means to them. Get cheaper tickets to next year's festival: https://arctangent.co.uk/ Pupil Slicer's second album Blossom is out now: https://shop.prostheticrecords.com/products/pupil-slicer-blossom

Tuesday 22 August 2023

Asha from Sorry tells me about how songs are like puzzles, being disenchanted with music and a false start in bar work. 'Screaming In The Rain Again' is out now and you can catch Sorry in Japan, Australia and the UK in the nearish future. Photo: Peter Eason-Daniels

Monday 21 August 2023

'At Your Worst' is out in the world, so Calum Scott joins on today's episode. Carrying stories of making small mistakes at work to the tune of £250k (!), working for the local council, growing up in Hull, skateboarding and the feeling behind his excellent new single. Photo: Tom Cockram Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Friday 18 August 2023

John Dwyer talks about his industrious years in high maintenance, moving from Rhode Island to the West Coast, writing songs while watching TV and getting fired for being too rude at the rude restaurant. Intercepted Message is out now: https://ohsees.bandcamp.com/album/intercepted-message Photo: Thomas Girard Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Thursday 17 August 2023

Theo joined me to talk about assisting and directing films, getting fired for eating too many on-set sandwiches, Static Shock, being a Ukrainian uber driver and a horror porn b-movie assistant. Powerplant - Grass EP: https://staticshockrecords.bandcamp.com/album/grass Photo: Lloyd Clipston Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Wednesday 16 August 2023

Ben Spence of Fuzzbrain studios, Micromoon and Hoodstock joins me talking about building a music community in East London, Hoodstock and its fund, how he got into recording bands and how everyone should allow themselves the freedom to have an idea and do it. Get your ticket to Hoodstock: https://www.colourfactory.com/whatson/hoodstock-2023

Tuesday 15 August 2023

Ahead of their third album Death Is Nothing To Us, Pat spoke with me about having parents in the miliatary, being around caskets in middle school, ignoring the march of time, High Vis, songs being his own life preservers and working at Dead Eye's boat washing company in New Bedford Death Is Nothing To Us: https://runforcoverrecords.com/products/fiddlehead-death-is-nothing-to-us-pre-order Photo: Pooneh Ghana

Sunday 13 August 2023

Cal and Sophie join me with stories of working at rival chip vans, accidental dirty protests while working at Schuh and loving time in the car playing gigs. Soft Action is out now: https://bsmrocks.bandcamp.com/album/soft-action Photo: Lauren Quarmby

Thursday 10 August 2023

"I am the least employable person ever." A week before his new album Bunny, WJH joins me to talk about the mix-up that led to recording in New York, the funky first demos he sent to Yala! and getting busted nicking baklavas. Order Bunny: https://williejhealey.lnk.to/BunnySo

Wednesday 09 August 2023

Before her new record Echo the Diamond comes out, Margaret Glaspy tells me about her completist nature, working as a nanny and guitar teacher, Courtney Dauwalter and finding the joypoint. Echo the Diamond is out next Friday

Tuesday 08 August 2023

Brian and a background Mat join on today's episode, talking homemade fun, emotional lyrics and their kindred spirit. You Are Who You Hang Out With is out now, catch them on their UK tour in December: https://www.thefrontbottoms.com/tour Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Thursday 03 August 2023

Girl Ray's Iris and Poppy talking being disco asf, working on film shoot coffee trucks and at Rough Trade East, and pose the question 'who will bake us a cake tomorrow?' Photo: Eerie Rose

Wednesday 02 August 2023

"I've booked my ideal festival" - ATG booker James Scarlett joins me to talk about a few of the most exciting bands to look forward to at ATG 2023. Including Chat Pile, '68, Pelagic Records and YOURCODENAMEIS:MILO. Here's the clashfinder: https://clashfinder.com/m/atg2023/?user=113vii.cm Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/24lffhZ0UX7mYFgcDqVPZk?si=6e96c4f0793c40b2

Tuesday 01 August 2023

His new album One Man Band is out this Friday, and on today's episode Miles Kane talks self confidence, his advice from Paul Weller, recording with his cousins James and Ian Skelly in The Coral and working at the toy department at M&S. Photo: Charlie Salt

Friday 28 July 2023

A trip down memory lane with Hak Baker and two intimate live tracks, 'Bricks in the Wall' and 'Almost Lost London' from his new album Worlds End FM. Recorded live at Strongroom in July 2023. Thanks to our sponsors Signature Brew and Sailor Jerry

Tuesday 25 July 2023

The Hives' incomparable Howlin' Pelle joins on today's episode, on being naughty by nature, pushing through the 10 years The Hives had between albums, stints as a mailman (gave him a tight buttock) and sign writer, the affect Alan McGee had on the band and being treated awfully when they first came to the UK. The Hives' new album The Death of Randy Fitzsimmonds is out 11 August Feel free to contribute to the show at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Thursday 20 July 2023

4-time GRAMMY nominated Canadian songwriter, author, poet and activist Allison Russell joins on today's episode, on finding her network of musicians and friends, the abuse she suffered early on in life, and her album of reclmatation, The Returner - out 8 September.

Tuesday 18 July 2023

Singer and guitarist Vinny Neff joins today, with stories from being baby faced and working at a bar restaurant, being fired by his sister, moving to New York and immersing into the Derry community there, making their own music videos, studying architecture and more. Django Django's new album Off Planet is out now Feel free to contribute to the show at patreon.com/101parttimejobs

Thursday 13 July 2023

Rhys from Ulrika Spacek joins today, on how spicy to make M.I.A.'s drink, a disaster tour with DIIV, the 5 years of making Compact Trauma and having his band bitten while leafletting. Compact Trauma is out now on Tough Love Records

Wednesday 12 July 2023

I went down to 2000 Trees last weekend to have some fun, see some bands, lost my phone in The Bronx pit to find it later on the floor, and also speak with Prima Queen and Bad Nerves. Both have excellent records out; Prima Queen 'Not The Baby' and Bad Nerves' s/t. Go and enjoy them!

Tuesday 11 July 2023

Dublin garage punk band Sprints' Karla Chubb joins today, on how a job at Nando's changed her life, being open to new experiences and their new label City Slang. Their new single 'Adore Adore Adore' is out now If you like this show, feel free to contribute at patreon.com/101parttimejobs

Thursday 06 July 2023

Juan joins me to talk about his traumatic childhood move from Uruguay to New York, using music as a tool for feeling better, his work at a picture frame job and at being yelled at at the restuarant. The intro is a 101 take on Blister in the Sun by Violent Femmes. Thanks for listening!

Monday 03 July 2023

One of my favourite songwriters Andrew McMahon joins on today's episode, telling stories of strong wills, people pleasing, surfing and coming to accept he might forget a lyric or two. Plus tales from in the Wilderness, Jack's Mannequin and Something Corporate. Listen to his new album Tilt At The Wind No More and catch him on tour. If you're a regular listener of this show, consider contributing a little bit at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Intro track is a 101 take on Blister in the Sun by Violent Femmes. Thanks for listening!

Thursday 29 June 2023

Zac joins us with tales from gardening and two strange weeks at a coffee hut. Song: Deadletter 'The Snitching Hour'

Tuesday 27 June 2023

Mike and Jon from Timeshares + Tom from No Trigger join on this LIVE EPISODE Thank you to Booze Cruise for having us

Tuesday 27 June 2023

Before her show at Son Estrella Galicia x Paper Dress, Jessica Winter told me about her times at Pizza Hut, Dominos and the Navy. Song: Jessica Winter ft Lynks 'Clutter'

Thursday 22 June 2023

Gengahr have been a band since they were 12 YEARS OLD. Felix talks through the lessons he's learned and how being a tennis teacher is key to his life balance. Red Sun Titans is out now: https://gengahrband.bandcamp.com/album/red-sun-titans-1 Feel free to contribute at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Thanks Jason Cavalier for the music Song: Gengahr 'Red Sun Titans'

Tuesday 20 June 2023

Had a great time with my new friends Bill and Bob from Bonny Doon. Open up for stories of the total commitment to playing music, psychedelics when recording and the head injury that orbits their brilliant new album, Let There Be Music. Pick yourself up the album: https://bonnydoon.bandcamp.com/album/let-there-be-music https://www.anti.com/artists/bonny-doon/ If you'd like to contribute to 101, you can name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs

Thursday 15 June 2023

James Goodson is a punk rock publicist. No formal training, no internships - just years playing in bands and finding out what it means to share the message and music of wonderful bands like Samiam and the Bouncing Souls. James talks about his time as a substitute teacher and how we was very content at his grocery store job. All of DAZY's buzzing music can be found at https://dazysound.bandcamp.com/ If you'd like to contribute to 101, you can name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs

Wednesday 14 June 2023

Subscribe to the Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Z2WbWh9WNDZjudSFWHFnw?si=5c66632867bf4225 Divorce 'Birds' Thyrsis 'Durnovaria' King Krule 'Flimsier' Problem Patterns 'Letter of Resignation' Powerplant 'Beautiful Boy' If you'd consider contributing a little bit each month to 101 PTJ, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs

Tuesday 13 June 2023

Militarie Gun have a truly exciting energy and on this episode we have their leader Ian Shelton. Filmmaking, screenprinting, truck driving... it's all here. Over 220 episodes of the podcast to go back to discover. If you like the show and want to support it, you can make a small monthly donation at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Head to 2000 Trees this July! Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Militarie Gun 'Will Logic'

Sunday 11 June 2023

Tapir! - On A Grassy Knoll (We'll Bow Together) The Natvral - Lucifer's Glory Hey Colossus - My Name In Blood Angel Dus$t ft. Mat Kerekes - Very Aggressive If you'd like to consider donating a small amount each month to the podcast, head to patreon.com/101parttimejobs - thank you!

Thursday 08 June 2023

Tom Gilbert speaks to me about their 39-date tour, aux-ing The Oozes in taxis, writing Disney reviews on Letterboxd and a conversation about how to react when an artist you love does something you don't. Over 220 episodes of the podcast to go back to discover. If you like the show and want to support it, you can make a small monthly donation at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Head to 2000 Trees this July! Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: The Oozes 'Ready'

Tuesday 06 June 2023

Lily and Phoebe join me today talking about running out of bellongings to sell for rent, why they're going to places they don't belong and quitting jobs to go on tour this summer. Listen to You're Welcome: https://bsmrocks.bandcamp.com/album/youre-welcome Over 220 episodes of the podcast to go back to discover. If you like the show and want to support it, you can make a small monthly donation at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Head to 2000 Trees this July! Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Lambrini Girls 'White Van'

Thursday 01 June 2023

No Elegant Way To Sell Out is Ellie Bleach's excellent latest EP. About to release new music, Ellie talks with me about ballroom dancing, Southend-On-Sea's Adventure Island and her Cherry B supply. Listen to Ellie Bleach: https://elliebleach.bandcamp.com/ Over 220 episodes of the podcast to go back to discover. If you like the show and want to support it, you can make a small monthly donation at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Head to 2000 Trees this July! Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Ellie Bleach 'Doing Really Well Thanks'

Monday 29 May 2023

Georgie Stott joins on today's episode, with music-work stories from Brighton, the NHS, cafes and more. Get SUEP's 'Shop' EP: https://memorialsofdistinction.bandcamp.com/album/shop-2 Over 220 episodes of the podcast to go back to discover. If you like the show and want to support it, you can make a small monthly donation at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Head to 2000 Trees this July! Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: SUEP 'Domesticated Dream'

Thursday 25 May 2023

Marissa tells me about spiking her boss' coffee with bleach, hating on the GAP and her ace artwork. Screaming Females 'Desire Pathway': https://screamingfemales.bandcamp.com/album/desire-pathway Photo: Krista Schlueter If you'd like to make a monthly contribution to the podcast, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Head to 2000 Trees this July! Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Screaming Females 'Let You Go', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Wednesday 24 May 2023

Follow the Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Z2WbWh9WNDZjudSFWHFnw?si=8c5d3cb085fd4b16 If you'd like to make a monthly contribution to the podcast, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Nature TV ‘Illusions’ Teenage Fanclub ‘Foreign Land’ Lambrini Girls ‘White Van’ Militarie Gun ‘Will Logic’ Guided By Voices ‘Seedling’

Tuesday 23 May 2023

Ahead of I Thought I Was Better Than You (out 2 June), Baxter talks death, taxes and some inbetween. Thanks Jamie at Rough Trade, Liam Clayton for editing and Jason Cavalier for the jingle production. Photo: Tom Beard Download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with any song, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8

Friday 19 May 2023

Gently Tender and former Palma Violets singer Sam Fryer talks getting fired from Royal Albert Hall, getting lamped at Stamford Bridge and his (and my) cricket team, Paddington Rabbits. Photo: Richie Racoon If you'd like to make a monthly contribution to the podcast, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Jason Cavalier produced the cover of Blister in the Sun by Violent Femmes & Waitress In The Sky by The Replacements Head to 2000 Trees this July! Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Gently Tender 'Love All The Population', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Wednesday 17 May 2023

Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Z2WbWh9WNDZjudSFWHFnw?si=6cdc4223a0714f7c If you'd like to make a monthly contribution to the podcast, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Jenny Lewis ‘Giddy Up’ Bojockey ‘Magpie’ Horse Jumper of Love ‘Singing by the Sink’ The Chisel ‘Cry Yours Eyes Out’ Spiritual Cramp ‘Phone Lines Down’

Wednesday 17 May 2023

2000 Trees booker James Scarlett tells us what to look forward to at the festival this July! If you'd like to make a monthly contribution to the podcast, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Head to 2000 Trees this July! Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Empire State Bastard 'Harvest', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Tuesday 16 May 2023

Adam McIlwee in full and uncut on today's episode - and no, he didn't work at the Scranton Chili's. Photo: Ebru Yildiz If you'd like to make a monthly contribution to the podcast, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Jason Cavalier produced the cover of Gold Soundz by Pavement & Waitress In Thee Sky by The Replacements Head to 2000 Trees this July! Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Wicca Phase Springs Eternal 'Moving Without Movement', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Thursday 11 May 2023

Body Type's voices Annabel and Sophie join on today's episode, chatting self-made artwork, touring with Pixies, taking responsibilites in the band and the free lunch. Expired Candy is out 2 June on Poison City Records: https://bodytypemusic.bandcamp.com/album/expired-candy If you'd like to make a monthly contribution to the podcast, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Photo: Toni Wilkinson Jason Cavalier produced the cover of Gold Soundz by Pavement & Waitress In Thee Sky by The Replacements Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Body Type 'Weekend', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Tuesday 09 May 2023

Glasgow twins Rachael and Paul join me on the impact of the 4-track recorded Rachael got as a child, recording Secret Measure with excellent producer Ali Chant - and another story of cleaning up human turd from a basement! Secret Measure is out now on Rock Action: https://rockaction.scot/products/secret-measure If you'd like to make a monthly contribution to the podcast, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Photo: Rosie Sco Jason Cavalier produced the cover of Blister In The Sun by Violent Femmes & Waitress In Thee Sky by The Replacements Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Cloth 'Pigeon', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Monday 08 May 2023

On the morning of his new album's release, Greg sat on his porch and spoke with me about years of songwriting, Philadelphia and the job he picked up on a street intersection. Greg Mendez's self-titled new album is out now: https://gregmendez.bandcamp.com/album/greg-mendez Photo: Veronica Mendez If you'd like to make a monthly contribution to the podcast, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Jason Cavalier produced the cover of Blister In The Sun by Violent Femmes Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Greg Mendez 'Maria', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Thursday 04 May 2023

Rob Taylor, Los Campesinos! multi-instrumentalist, has a track from 10 years ago become a TikTok hit. We talk about early days in Cardiff, running for his supper and being an illustrator. If you'd like to make a monthly contribution to the podcast, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Wanna head to 2000 Trees Festival in July? Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Sparky Deathcap 'September', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Wednesday 03 May 2023

If you'd like to make a monthly contribution to the podcast, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Baxter Dury ‘Celebrate Me’ Garden Centre ‘Chicken’ Body Type ‘Holding On’ Delivery ‘Lifetimer’ https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Z2WbWh9WNDZjudSFWHFnw?si=7c276f3d07084d43

Tuesday 02 May 2023

LA Priest's Sam Dust joins me ahead of the new album Fase Luna - out this Friday. Listen in for stories of building drum machines and mad scientist life. If you'd like to make a monthly contribution to the podcast, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Wanna head to 2000 Trees Festival in July? Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: LA Priest 'Star', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Thursday 27 April 2023

Jack and Harry from SUDS join on today's, talking about their Norwich record & clothes shop Lowell, community and working at high street chains. Their EP In The Undergrowth is out now Wanna head to 2000 Trees Festival in July? Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: SUDS 'Notice Me', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Wednesday 26 April 2023

Follow the playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Z2WbWh9WNDZjudSFWHFnw?si=054a0aa11c824295 If you'd like to make a monthly contribution to the podcast, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Warrington-Runcorn New Town  Development Plan ‘Busway’ CMAT ‘Whatever’s Inconvenient’ JOHN ‘Trauma Mosaic’ Wicca Phase Springs Eternal  ‘It’s Getting Dark’ Bad//Dreems ‘New Breeze’

Tuesday 25 April 2023

About to headline THE ROUNDHOUSE in London, The Big Moon's Fern Ford joins on today's episode to talk working at Lidl, drumming for Kate Nash, gross motel rooms, crying on the toilet and producing other folks' music among many other brilliant things. The Big Moon's 'Here Is Everything' is out now! Get tickets to their Roundhouse show: https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/whats-on/2023/the-big-moon/ Photo: El Hardwick If you'd like to make a monthly contribution to the podcast, name your price at patreon.com/101parttimejobs Wanna head to 2000 Trees Festival in July? Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: The Big Moon 'Wide Eyes', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Monday 24 April 2023

Live from Manchester Punk Festival, Dave McWane and Alex Stern of Big D and the Kids Table arrive on 101! Talking getting lost in Derby, Hard Skin and getting on the strike list of Hollywood actors. Cheers to Jay Sun for recording this. Songs: Big D and the Kids Table 'Too Much', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Thursday 20 April 2023

In 2021 I spoke to Lucy Dacus about her then new album Home Video - and with boygenius' The Record being so completely brilliant, I thought it'd be a good time to hoik the chat back up. Songs: Lucy Dacus 'We're In Love', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Thursday 20 April 2023

Part of Fender Next class of 2023, Ruti joins me about life after winning The Voice 2018. Stream her new track 'Luh Luh Love' - out now. Wanna head to 2000 Trees Festival in July? Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Ruti 'Luh Luh Love', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Wednesday 19 April 2023

Liquid Mike ‘God Bless The World’, Radiator Hospital ‘Yr Head’, Big Break ‘Cancelled Again’, SUEP ‘Domesticated Dream’, Holiday Ghosts ‘Again and Again’, Cloth ‘Pigeon’ Follow & listen for full songs: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Z2WbWh9WNDZjudSFWHFnw?si=09055238d0ef4d9a

Monday 17 April 2023

Civic's new album Taken By Force is quality and I'm excited to have Jim McCullough talking about being an undertaker, a deliver driver and reminding yourself to have gratitude on today's episode. Wanna head to 2000 Trees Festival in July? Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Civic 'Fly Song', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Thursday 13 April 2023

Angus Rogers of Opus Kink joins today, talking books, technicolour style, his improv group & more! Their new EP 'My Eyes, Brother!' is out 19 May on Nice Swan Records Photo: Anya Rose Wanna head to 2000 Trees Festival in July? Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Opus Kink '1 : 18', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Wednesday 12 April 2023

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Z2WbWh9WNDZjudSFWHFnw?si=11a9a42954ab47a4 Superviolet ‘Locket’ Sam Akpro ‘Trace’ Billie Marten ‘God Above’ Angel Olsen ‘Forever Means’ Bonny Doon ‘Let There Be Music’

Tuesday 11 April 2023

Arthur and Joe join me around their new track 'Cloudy', talking Scunthorpe, not doing final year exams after being in a band for 3 months, technician art school, being a six piece, badly paid internships, feeling like mr ben, doing remot jobs when on tour, a humiliating experience being a band for a Zara photoshoot, charing £1000 for insurance, beef packing factory & more. Photo: James Ogram Wanna head to 2000 Trees Festival in July? Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Blue Bendy 'Cloudy', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Thursday 06 April 2023

Mercedes and Phoenix Arn-Horn join today, the week after releasing See You In The Dark. Here they discuss doubting times, imposter syndrome, working side jobs in music, finding their sound and vision for Softcult, balanced life, working in their parents cafe & more! Photo: Pearl Cook Wanna head to 2000 Trees Festival in July? Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: Softcult 'Someone2Me', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Wednesday 05 April 2023

Shirley Collins 'High and Away', Greg Mendez 'Maria', SUDS 'Notice Me', Opus Kink '1:18', Bad Optix 'Raid', Scowl 'Psychic Dance Routine' Hop on the playlist gravy train: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Z2WbWh9WNDZjudSFWHFnw?si=c97830f9bb044c61

Tuesday 04 April 2023

Benny Sings joins today, a week in on Young Hearts. He talks wanting to study psychology, philosophy, first demo/album, BEA1991, rejections, trends, a bad tiny desk first session, staying home, making records, the office floor & more. Head to 2000 Trees Festival this July. Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Tracks: Benny Sings 'Young Hearts', Cocksparrer 'Working' Photo: Robb Klassen

Sunday 02 April 2023

Bangers are reformed! Here's singer/guitarist Roo Pescod on lowballing ambitions, Cornwall, friends around the country, developing games, board games, D&D, theatre of the mind storytelling, turning down backing Dan Andriano, working at a library, still having a desire to tour while working full time, principles from growing up, Falmouth punk shows, shutting down Tesco warehouse on Christmas, breaking sheds, finding dog poo bins, Dartmoor ice cream turf wars & lots more! Head to 2000 Trees Festival this July. Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Tracks: Bangers 'Too Many Dark Knights', Cocksparrer 'Working'

Thursday 30 March 2023

Plus Ultra, their debut album, is out 14 April. It's good stuff. Here's Charlie and Jake talking about how they were going to release it themselves before EMI, recording into 5 watt amps, how British culture isn’t set up for musicians, their dip moment, Charlie's leccy job, Future Islands, the mental battle, a balloon sore spot & more. Head to 2000 Trees Festival this July. Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/

Wednesday 29 March 2023

Some tunes for today's Playlist: Wednesday 'TV in the Gas Pump', Halo Maud 'Catch The Wave', Dave Okumu ‘Amnesia’, CIVIC 'Fly Song'. Eades 'Reno Pt. 2', Kitty Fitz 'Malibu'

Tuesday 28 March 2023

Her new crime thriller family novel Coming To Find You is available to pre-order NOW... it's my mum! For the 200th episode I wanted to do something special, so interviewing the person who's been waking up before sunrise and writing novels during my school plays has a good feeling about it. Here's Jane talking about reading a lot when she was younger, writing 12 unpublished novels before her first published novel, manuscript rejections, working at a high security prison, being 49 when her first novel was published, being 60 getting her first best seller, her self imposed apprenticeship & more!! Jane Corry's new book Coming To Find You is out in June on Penguin / Random House Head to 2000 Trees Festival this July. Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/

Friday 24 March 2023

One of the greatest punk rock bands ever, the Bouncing Souls have a new album out TODAY. It's called Ten Stories High, written about fans' lives they were told through their Patreon. Big heart energy. Here's Greg Attonito talking about their punk house, BYO’s impact on the Bouncing Souls, touring in the UK with Green Day, moving to California, getting into ruts and how that’s really experiencing life, their patreon inspired new album, will yip, kids music with mike asian man, Play Date, working at mosquito control in New Jersey & more. Head to 2000 Trees Festival this July. Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: the Bouncing Souls 'Shannon's Song', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Wednesday 22 March 2023

THE PLAYLIST Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Z2WbWh9WNDZjudSFWHFnw?si=152ed313c2784769 The Playlist - mini episodes about new releases I'm listening to, a mini reviews SLASH weekly music highlights. Featured: Island of Love 'Fed Rock', Dazy 'Always In Between', Trust Fund & Ex-Vöid ‘animals in war’, Feist 'Borrow Trouble', BC Camplight 'She's Gone Cold', Bully 'Days Move Slow', Lankum 'Newcastle'

Tuesday 21 March 2023

Kingsley of BENEFITS joins me before their new album NAILS comes out 21 April - touching on the lack of infrastructure of the North East, Sleaford Mods, famous fans on Twitter, being actually quite shy and nervous, sweating from one armpit, being the number one in call centres for Barclaycard for giving back late payment fees, making plastic charms, being a bin man, art security. seeing areas of crippling poverty & some more. Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: BENEFITS 'Warhorse', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Thursday 16 March 2023

The Tubs are one of many excellent bands Owen's in - here right now he talks about writing, balancing chaos and The Tubs' new album Dead Meat. Photo: Maria Cecilia Tedemalm  Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: The Tubs 'Two Person Love', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Wednesday 15 March 2023

The Roves' 'Needle Factory' is a perfectly crafted record - hear they are talking about feeling outside of 'cool' London bands, being introverted, working on the reception desk of a sexual health clinic, being an albums band, aesthetics & more Head to 2000 Trees Festival this July. Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: The Roves 'I Am The Flood', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’

Tuesday 14 March 2023

Milk For Flowers is H. Hawkline's excellent new album - on this episode (recorded in 2021) he talks designing while touring, fixing lawn mowers, painting and decorating, living in the states playing on Cate Le Bon tracks, doing Teenage Fanclub’s ‘Endless Arcade’ artwork, crying at other people's artwork, puking in a tractor wheen at the Royal Welsh show & lots more. Head to 2000 Trees Festival this July. Use '101POD' at checkout for £20 off, FREE MONEY: https://www.twothousandtreesfestival.co.uk/ Songs: H. Hawkline 'Milk For Flowers', Cock Sparrer ‘Working’