Midnight Chats presented by Loud And Quiet

Midnight Chats presented by Loud And Quiet

By Loud And Quiet

Hosted in turn by Stuart Stubbs and Greg Cochrane from Loud And Quiet magazine, each episode of Midnight Chats is an intimate, late-night conversation with a musician willing to indulge in informal, back-from-the-pub waffle. New episodes will be posted online, fittingly, at the stroke of midnight. You can support our show by making a listener donation >

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Episodes

Ep 120: Oliver Sim

Ahead of his debut solo album, Hideous Bastard, The xx's Oliver Sim talks to Stuart Stubbs about that record, the horror film he's made to go with it, and the secret of being in a band with friends you've known since you were 3 years old.This episode is supported by Southbank CentreBuy tickets for the Loraine James show on October 2Buy tickets for Nick Cave and Sean O'Hagan on October 2710% off tickets for our party at Village Underground on September 19, with Theon Cross, Lunch Money Life and Donna ThompsonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08/09/22·45m 10s

Ep 119: Squid's Ollie Judge

In a special edition of the podcast, Midnight Chats comes to you from a park wall Barcelona where Squid singer and drummer Ollie Judge and Stuart Stubbs talk about NFTs, dodgy merch, Primavera Sound, riders and more. Read our Squid cover featureOrder our Squid issueOrder some L&Q fleece mittens (I think we have a few left)Become a member of Loud And QuietSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/07/22·47m 49s

Ep 118: AJ Tracey

West London rapper AJ Tracey talks to Stuart Stubbs about his beloved Tottenham Hotspurs, fine dining, gaming, Japanese art and hip hop, of course. Takashi Murikami's An Arrow Through History exhibition 'Reasonable' video'Thiago Silva' video with Dave video'Ladbroke Grove' videoSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/07/22·57m 31s

Ep 117: Japanese Breakfast

Michelle Zauner aka Japanese Breakfast talk to Stuart Stubbs about her recent night out at the Grammys, her memoir Crying In H Mart (and how it's being made into a movie), recent album Jubilee and getting lost wherever she goes. Try a 30-day Loud And Quiet trialRead our Japanese Breakfast cover interviewWatch Michelle's video for 'Be Sweet'Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04/07/22·46m 57s

Ep 116: Bernard Butler

Musician, producer, songwriter and former "wrongun'" Bernard Butler talks to Stuart Stubbs about his unorthodox music career that truly began when he walked out of a hugely successful band aged just 24 (Suede). Topics covered include: what happened immediately after his first shock move of many, why he doesn't he care for nostalgia, and where he is now – releasing a new collaborative album with actor and singer Jessie Buckley.McAlmont and Butler's 'Yes'Listen to Laura Marling on Midnight ChatsListen to Brett Anderson on Midnight ChatsBecome a Loud And Quiet memberSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/06/22·45m 14s

Ep 115: Yard Act's James Smith

Leeds band Yard Act are having a hell of 2022, which begun with them slogging it out in a battle for number 1 with Meat Loaf and Years & Years. In this week's podcast, singer James Smith talks to Stuart Stubbs about the race to the top of the charts, what really happens at Fallon, and why the band signed a major record deal after a lifetime on indies.Useful links:Yard Act performing 'The Overload' on Fallon 'Land of the Blind' videoSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/06/22·52m 25s

Finally! Some news... and a question

We've got a couple of question for our listeners, and some news about the return of the podcast.Have a listen and then hit that button I'm talking about below...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/06/22·6m 12s

Ep 114: Aaron Dessner, The National + Big Red Machine

We interrupt this period of downtime for Midnight Chats to deliver a special one-off bonus episode with Aaron Dessner.Some of us made banana bread during the 2020 Covid-19 quarantine... Aaron co-wrote and co-produced The GRAMMYs' Album of the Year folklore with Taylor Swift – a fruitful creative partnership that's continued into 2021.This week (27 August 2021) Big Red Machine – his collaborative project with Bon Iver's Justin Vernon – will release their second album How Long Do You Think It's Gonna Last? Greg Cochrane called up Aaron at his twin brother Bryce's home in France, to talk about his friendship with Vernon, the experience of working with Taylor Swift and The National's first post-pandemic meet up.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/08/21·40m 33s

Ep 113: Amyl & The Sniffers' Amy Taylor

Amyl & The Sniffers have a new record of aggro punk coming called 'Comfort to Me'. On this week's podcast, band singer Amy Taylor talks to Stuart Stubbs from her home in Melbourne to discuss the record, rap, living with bugs and whether she'd go into space or not.Useful links:Amy's feature on Sleaford Mods' track 'Nudge It'Our Loud And Quiet interview with Amy from 2019The Cock Destroyers on twitterThe Cock Destroyers on OnlyFansAmy rapping WAP on Spicks and SpecksSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/07/21·42m 11s

Ep 112: Vince Staples

Fresh from releasing a new, self-titled album Vince Staples speaks to Greg Cochrane about his forthcoming Netflix show, getting into podcasts and his debut graphic novel Limbo Beach. Plus, his reflections on working with the visionary producer SOPHIE on his Big Fish Theory album and time spent travelling with world with Gorillaz.Mentioned in the conversation:The Vince Staples Show on YouTube (soon being made for Netflix)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6KFcZp-KsoLimbo Beach – Vince's debut graphic novelhttps://z2comics.com/products/vince-staples-limbo-beach-graphic-novel-merchVince's most watched movie Fridayhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0gPlm0JpcQGorillaz featuring Vince Stapleshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBA0PUQCvIASupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/07/21·33m 6s

Ep 111: Chvrches' Lauren Mayberry

Ahead of the release of their fourth album 'Screen Violence', Greg Cochrane dialled up Chvrches' singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lauren Mayberry in L.A. to talk about collaborating with the group's hero Robert Smith from The Cure, the Glasgow band's 10th anniversary and the toxic abuse she's subjected to by (mostly) men online.Mentioned in the podcast:Chvrches feat. Robert Smith 'How Not To Drown'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U_LhzgwJ4USupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/07/21·50m 33s

Ep 110: Billy Nomates

On the hottest day of the British summer so far, Tor Maries – aka Billy Nomates – in conversation from Invada HQ in Bristol, discussing how the pandemic robbed her of the full experience of releasing a debut album, Iggy Pop's love of her music and her equal love for Northern Soul and Simple Minds.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22/06/21·35m 17s

Ep 109: Orlando Weeks

Since The Maccabees disbanded in 2016, the frontman has been extremely busy. In this week's episode of the podcast, Stuart asks Orlando Weeks about life after the band, his illustrated children's book, his 2020 debut album and what music he has coming down the pipe next.Here's that old cover Stu ambushed Orlando withSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15/06/21·43m 33s

Ep 108: Soulwax

Soulwax brothers David and Stephen Dewaele talk to Stuart Stubbs about the unexpected, wild days of 2ManyDJs, their space age new studio and HQ in the centre of Ghent, their new TV show, Ibiza and more.Some useful links:The DEEWEE StudioPart of the Weekend Never DiesDEEWEE TEEVEE Episode 12ManyDJs – As Heard on Radio Soulwax Pt 2The all new Loud And Quiet Membership PlansSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08/06/21·57m 57s

Ep 107: Peaches

There's only one Peaches – musician, visual artist, theatre maker, electro clash pioneer and queer icon. Speaking from her home in Berlin, she talks to Stuart Stubbs about her lesser known folk beginnings, her refusal to quit a show however tough things get and her love for musicals.Shut Up And Play The Piano trailerMermaid Cafe on YouTubePussy Mask videoFuck the Pain Away videoWe Don't Play Guitars by Chicks on SpeedSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/05/21·36m 20s

Ep 106: Lucy Dacus

On the eve of releasing her third album Home Video, Richmond, Virginia songwriter Lucy Dacus speaks to Greg Cochrane about her pandemic lockdown living in a house-share with seven new people, rewatching old TV shows like Desperate Housewives (good) and One Tree Hill (bad), plus whether they’ll be future new music from Boy Genius, the trio she’s part of with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker.Search your podcast player for past Midnight Chats episode with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/05/21·38m 30s

Ep 105: Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite

In February 2021, 25 years into their career, Scottish post-rock band Mogwai scored their first number 1 record with their 10th album, As The Love Continues. On this week's podcast, band leader Stuart Braithwaite recalls the start of the band in Glasgow in 1995, what actually happens when you get a number 1 record, why Lou Reed would have been nice to them, and the kick-back from their Blur Are Shite T-shirt that rumbles on to this day.Useful links:John Lydon's entourage attack Kele OkerekeStuart's Getting To Know You Loud And Quiet interview Music:Washer by SlintJimi Hendrix's Star Spangled BannerMarquee Moon by TelevisionStreet Hassle by Lou ReedSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04/05/21·48m 42s

Ep 104: St. Vincent

A brand new series of Midnight Chats begins in the company of St. Vincent. Fresh from a performance on Saturday Night Live Annie Clarke speaks to Greg Cochrane about the origins of her forthcoming album Daddy's Home, why Black Midi are always on her car stereo and what it's like collaborating with an actual Beatle – Sir Paul McCartney.Links discussed in this episode:St. Vincent's recent performance on SNLhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-fsIX5fjlEPrison Bag – the podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/prison-bag/id1510319335St. Vincent's reversion of Paul McCartney's Women And Wiveshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rFo8k2feXMSupport Loud And Quiet by becoming a memberhttps://www.loudandquiet.com/subscribe/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/04/21·34m 58s

Introducing... Sounds Like A Plan

We've let Greg loose to make another podcast! It's called Sounds Like A Plan and it's all about how the music community is taking action in the climate crisis. It features some big name guests, including some artists who've previously appeared on Midnight Chats (pssssst new series coming soon). Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/04/21·1m 54s

Ep 103: Romy, The xx

The xx's singer Romy Madley Croft speaks to Greg Cochrane about releasing her debut solo music – writing for international pop stars like Dua Lipa and Mark Ronson, being more comfortable expressing her sexuality and her love of football – and footballers – like Megan Rapinoe and Marcus Rashford.Visit Midnight Chats' supporter page:https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsRomy's debut solo single 'Lifetime'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZRnk971u4MElectricity by Silk City + Dua Lipa (co-written by Romy)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4-jOuHO-z4Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01/12/20·46m 38s

Ep 102: Perfume Genius

Mike Hadreas is finding ways to stay sane in 2020 – whether that's asking his Twitter followers to send him photos of demonic Chihuahuas or driving out into the Joshua Tree desert to perform live at sunset and roll in the dust. Greg Cochrane dialled him up at home in L.A. with his dog Wanda to talk about the 10 years since Perfume Genius' debut album Learning, his favourite moments where his music has been used in movies and why the immersive theatre project he worked on in 2019 left him crying at passing cars. That, and some chat about his 2020 album Set My Heart On Fire Immediately. Mentioned in the podcast...Visit Midnight Chats' supporter page:https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsPerfume Genius pairs Chihuahuas and songs on Twitter https://twitter.com/perfumegenius/status/1327842938878001155?s=20'Jason' performed in the Joshua Tree National Parkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N09-KMAGLeEThe Sun Still Burns Here performance trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqL9rz0AJz0Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/11/20·38m 44s

Ep 101: Arlo Parks

Arlo Parks is still only 19 but she's already making films for Gucci with Gus Van Sant, performing at Glastonbury in the year when there was no Glastonbury, and preparing for the release of her debut album, Collapsed in Sunbeams, in January 2021. Talking with Stuart Stubbs, the West London poet also discusses her other loves – horror films, King Krule and Radiohead.Knotted Gold short for GucciPerforming 'Fake Plastic Trees' with Phoebe Bridgers for RadioArlo's Glastonbury performance in 2020Become a member of Loud And QuietSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/11/20·36m 50s

Ep 100: Jarvis Cocker

To celebrate Midnight Chats reaching 100 episodes, Stuart Stubbs spoke with Pulp singer/solo musician/broadcaster Jarvis Cocker about birthdays, rave days, and living with drug dealer days. Also, how Jarvis has navigated lockdown, his new album 'Beyond the Pale' and learning to be happy in your own company.Read our cover feature with Jarvis from 2017 here House Music All Night LongBecome a Loud And Quiet MemberSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/11/20·56m 42s

Ep 99: Biig Piig

Jess Smyth, aka Biig Piig, is missing the unplanned nights out that the COVID-era has stolen. She's staying mellow about it though, because that's what she does. The singer joins Greg Cochrane to chat about that, no-alcohol beer, Zoom dates, Billie Eilish, her plans for her debut album and why she's stopped spooking her pals by doing tarot readings. Links to things mentioned in the podcast:How to support Midnight Chatshttps://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsBiig Piig's first feature interview with Loud And Quiet, 2017https://www.loudandquiet.com/interview/behind-biig-piigs-minimal-songwriting-is-an-ex-poker-dealer-embracing-a-messy-life/A visit to Biig Piig at home in summer 2019https://www.loudandquiet.com/interview/biig-piig-a-mellow-rappers-mellow-world/Billie Eilish discusses her love of Biig Piig https://variety.com/video/billie-eilish-favorite-songs-tour-accessories-halloween-costume/Biig Piig – and the Nine8 Collective https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/interviews/nine8-collective-on-the-riseSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28/10/20·36m 14s

Mid series bonus – an all new podcast

Marking the midway point in series 10 of Midnight Chats, we wanted to share with you the first episode of our new Sweet 16 podcast, fully in the artists' own words as they recall what they remember from that pivotal teenage year.Episode 1 is with Waxahatchee.Become a Loud And Quiet member for access to more episodes.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/10/20·15m 40s

Ep 98: Femi Koleoso from Ezra Collective

A podcast to spread some positivity right now, with guest and Ezra Collective band leader Femi Koleoso. Talking to Stuart Stubbs, Femi discusses learning drums from his hero Tony Allen, modelling for Stella McCartney, jazz and his incredible Champions League advertEzra Collective's shopFemi's Champions League advertThe great Tony AllenBecome a Loud And Quiet memberSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/10/20·55m 47s

Ep 97: Matt Berninger from The National

The National’s Matt Berninger loves his family – so much so his first solo album, Serpentine Prison, is dedicated to his dad. It’s produced by the legendary Booker T. Jones and the story goes back to his father’s record collection, and, more recently, a classic argumentative Christmas family get-together. Matt also speaks to Greg Cochrane about 2020 – how lockdown has messed with his sleep patterns and reignited his love for fishing – plus his plans for another Mistaken For Strangers movie with his brother Tom (a TV version also in the works) and how he was clueless about his bandmates Aaron and Bryce Dessners' collaborative work on Taylor Swift’s Folklore album until the night before it dropped. Check out some of the things mentioned in the podcast:Matt Berninger’s Social Distancing Distortion playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1LAvJGUlBsGMZZAlmFNKOUTrailer for Matt and Tom Berninger’s 2013 film Mistaken For Strangershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OeSAUNvpvYThe Bearz G. fishing channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrMbbwu5fxut2IEJUo4ETxwMortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing - trailer on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwyfsTrHh-ASupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/10/20·47m 43s

Ep 96: Phoebe Bridgers

Speaking from her home LA – after a bungled attempt to record this episode in August – Phoebe Bridgers talks to Stuart Stubbs about her comedian mum, how she'd choose to die, her favourite curse words and other important issues of the day.Jamie Bridgers' comedy show – https://www.uncabaret.comStath Lets Flats – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTq0zQlNNNUPhoebe's iPhone advert – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFXwyi85gMAPhoebe's Twitter – https://twitter.com/phoebe_bridgersEinstein's Dirty Secret – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxYNK9I6UMIBecome a Member of Loud And Quiet Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/10/20·45m 40s

Ep 95: Tim Burgess

Despite everything he achieved with The Charlatans, as a solo musicians and as a flogger of his own coffee range, Tim Burgess has spent 2020 (aka lockdown) transitioning into a full-blown Twitter star, thanks to Tim's Twitter Listening Party, where his followers all listen to the same iconic record while the artists responsible tweets along. Here he speaks to Stuart Stubbs about the party, his time in LA and autograph hunting grumpy rockstars.Tim's Twitter Listening PartyA Man Needs to Be ToldLiam's Definitely Maybe album designBecome a Loud And Quiet MemberSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29/09/20·44m 48s

Ep 94: IDLES

High quality chat about Joe Wicks, Jamie Cullum and releasing your biggest album in the age of Coronavirus. Idles' Joe Talbot and Mark Bowen talk to Greg Cochrane about the challenging period that birthed 'Ultra Mono', working with Mike Skinner and "annoying the assholes" in this Series 10 opening episode.Support your favourite podcast, Midnight Chats:http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsLinks to some things we mention in the conversation:Joe's online music TV series, Balley TVhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7BtLlNO30wBowen and Lee's online show, GENKhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4blhPUS6aSQJoe's 2020 collaboration with The Streetshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIZ7HXooV20Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22/09/20·48m 54s

Series 10 of Midnight Chat is coming!

A short announcement about what you can expect from Series 10 of Midnight Chats, and when it starts. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15/09/20·1m 49s

The future of Midnight Chats?

We need your help, if you can afford or want to. Loud And Quiet's new annual subscription:https://loudandquiet.bigcartel.com/product/loud-and-quiet-year-s-subscriptionSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28/04/20·2m 51s

Ep 93: Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil

On stage: bare-chested rock titan. Off stage: gentle, conscientious human being. Simon Neil from Biffy Clyro in conversation with Greg Cochrane on Brit Awards day 2020 about the state of the world, purpose and hope in generation Z. Plus, some chatter about sleep deprivation, the climate crisis, Greta Thunberg, Coldplay and Biffy's new music.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23/04/20·48m 39s

Ep 92: James Acaster

Comedian, drummer, podcaster, ex-Spice Girls fan and 2016 music scholar James Acaster talks to Stuart Stubbs about why he became obsessed with that year of music and ended up buying 600 albums from it.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsUseful links:Luna Dott Raids the Bee PigeonOkilly DokillyCaught by the River's album made with bee soundseMMplekzClipping's 'Splendor & Misery''Everything's Fine' by Jean Grae and Qualle ChrisSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/04/20·41m 4s

Ep 91: Ed O'Brien, Radiohead

It's taken Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien 30-odd years to release his debut solo album. He tells Greg Cochrane about how fear, confidence and expectation held him back until now. Recorded at the beginning of 2020 – pre-Coronavirus – the guitarist discusses living in Brazil, his admiration for collaborator Laura Marling and respect for the authenticity of Ed Sheeran, Little Simz and Stormzy. Plus, which Radiohead album he thinks is "shit" and why nothing beats 4am in Shrangri-La at Glastonbury Festival.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsMore details about Loud And Quiet magazinehttps://www.loudandquiet.com/subscribe/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09/04/20·51m 19s

Ep 90: La Roux

A few weeks after La Roux spent "New Year's Eve" with Stormzy and a drunk Ainsley Harriott on Jools Holland's Hootenanny, Elly Jackson spoke to Greg Cochrane at her south London home. On the conversational menu: her early career, winning a Grammy, a "lost" Dr Dre collaboration, the panic attack that led to her latest album Supervision, how long albums are the worst and and why she won't be on stage at 65 singing 'In For The Kill'. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsLa Roux on Jools Holland's Hootenanny 2019/2020:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2UbDeriOvADetails about subscriptions to Loud And Quiet magazinehttps://www.loudandquiet.com/subscribe/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/04/20·48m 51s

Ep 89: Kim Gordon

Kim Gordon – Sonic Youth pioneer, visual artist, former dance student, political activist, fashion label owner, some-time actor, author and solo musician – somehow found some time to speak with Stuart Stubbs about art, life and crying.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsKim's Bernie Sanders video:https://twitter.com/KimletGordon/status/1234620661487697921Kim in Gossip Girl:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKeScyZ4muMKim on Marc Maron's WTF podcast:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1ZRECDjL9gSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/03/20·42m 51s

Ep 88: Caribou

In his basement home music studio in London, Dan Snaith aka Caribou speaks to Greg Cochrane about life, death and family – the core subjects of his latest album Suddenly. Plus, the producer recalls the eventful birth of his daughter on a busy street and discusses the music community's response to the climate crisis.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsLinks to some of the things mentioned:David Wallace-Wells' book The Uninhabitable Earthhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Uninhabitable_EarthJulie's Bicycle organisationhttps://juliesbicycle.com/music/Details about subscriptions to Loud And Quiet magazinehttps://www.loudandquiet.com/subscribe/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/03/20·45m 9s

Ep 87: Carly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen is The Great Unifier – an artist who brings people of all varieties and music tastes together under a celebration of pop music. For this episode of the podcast, during a recent stop-off in London, the Canadian songwriter spoke to Greg Cochrane about being two decades ahead of the curve writing protest songs about the climate crisis, the strange stuff people gift her while she's on stage (a CD demo?!) and her ambition to write a musical theatre production. Plus, some discussion about her anti-Valentines Day anthem 'Let's Be Friends', the enduring praise for her 2015 album 'Emotion' and watching festival crowds mosh to her songs.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSome links to things referenced in the conversation:Carly Rae Jepsen live at Primavera Sound, Barcelona, 2019https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbYoOy2pzQcCarly's appearance in Grease Live, the TV productionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oB2O87SNRUMore information:Subscriptions to Loud And Quiet magazinehttps://www.loudandquiet.com/subscribe/Thank you to our supporters of this series of Midnight Chats, The Great Escape festival. Tickets are available now.https://greatescapefestival.com/buy-festival-tickets/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/03/20·45m 27s

Ep 86: Tame Impala

Kevin Parker (aka Tame Impala) insists on having a full length mirror facing him when he's on a photo shoot so he can check his hair. This is what he talks about with Stuart Stubbs on this episode of the podcast, as well as new album The Slow Rush, and how Travis Scott listens to music the loudest out of anyone he's worked with.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsThe sleeve of The Slow Rush:https://driftrecords.com/products/tame-impala-the-slow-rush?_pos=1&_sid=0d15a84d3&_ss=rMore information:Subscriptions to Loud And Quiethttps://www.loudandquiet.com/subscribe/Thank you to our supporters of this series of Midnight Chats, The Great Escape festival. Tickets are available now.https://greatescapefestival.com/buy-festival-tickets/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/03/20·31m 27s

Attention! New info about series 9 of Midnight Chats

The podcast is back. 10 new episodes arriving weekly, starting on Thursday 5 March 2020 at midnight. First up, Kevin Parker from Tame Impala. Loads of other fantastic guests line-up – hear all about them in this tantalising preview.Midnight Chats is a Loud And Quiet podcast. Read all about, and subscribe, to Loud And Quiet.https://www.loudandquiet.com/subscribe/Series 9 of Midnight Chats is supported by The Great Escape Festival. Tickets are available now.https://greatescapefestival.com/buy-festival-tickets/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/02/20·3m 18s

Ep 85: Cate Le Bon

This mini episode was recorded live at End of the Road festival 2019, where the Welsh musician discussed the Mercury Prize and writing a record while living in isolation and learning to make furniture. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/12/19·26m 0s

Breaking podcast news from Loud And Quiet

Please indulge us with these two pieces of breaking podcast news.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/11/19·2m 40s

Ep 84: Jehnny Beth

Presenter, actress and frontwoman with Savages, Jehnny Beth speaks to Greg Cochrane about why she's launched a new music TV show, soundtracking the recent Chelsea Manning movie and debuting her forthcoming solo music on Peaky Blinders. Plus, some chat about the recent Joker movie, IDLES and an update on Savages.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSome useful links to things discussed in the podcastEchoes: the music TV showhttp://diymag.com/2019/09/20/jehnny-beth-host-new-television-show-echoes-primal-scream-idles-lifeI'm The Man by Jehnny Beth, featured on the Peaky Blinders soundtrackhttps://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/savages-jehnny-beth-previews-solo-music-in-latest-episode-of-peaky-blindersThe trailer for XY Chelsea Manninghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBHkiNRIp9MAll the information about subscribing to Loud And Quiet magazinehttps://www.loudandquiet.com/subscribe/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08/11/19·34m 19s

Ep 83: George The Poet + Benbrick

Ahead of series two of their multi-award winning show Have You Heard George's Podcast? George The Poet and Benbrick speak to Greg Cochrane about what to expect, their ambitious live plans and how George wants to see "a generation of Stormzys".Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsHave You Heard George's Podcast? on BBC Sounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07915kdWe discussed 'Sanyu's World' episode 8 from Series One of Have You Heard George's Podcast?https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07mkb1jStormzy at Glastonbury festival, June 2019https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxsjQ967kV8 Interested in subscribing to Loud And Quiet magazine?https://www.loudandquiet.com/subscribe/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01/11/19·41m 12s

Ep 82: Adam Green

Ex-Moldy Peaches singer and solo artist Adam Green talk Stuart Stubbs through making a movie with papier-mâché props, begrudgingly acting, New York City and his 10th album, Engine of Paradise.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsAdam's Aladdin movie:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c2wtqAfQlQAdam's Wrong Ferarri movie:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liRE9UQIogA&t=2011sA link to Adam's War In Paradise comic book:http://adamgreen.infoA young Pete Doherty queues to buy a copy of Be Here Now:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Quba72Xli8oSupport Midnight Chats and Loud And Quiet here:https://www.loudandquiet.com/subscribe/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/10/19·42m 22s

Ep 81: Holly Herndon

Music and tech talk from outside the lifts on floor 3, with Holly Herndon and Stuart Stubbs in conversation.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsOur Loud And Quiet cover feature with Holly:https://www.loudandquiet.com/interview/holly-herndon/Holly's first tape release, Car:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiJBGlBFono&t=2319sSupport Midnight Chats here:https://www.loudandquiet.com/subscribe/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17/10/19·40m 27s

Ep 80: Haim

Este, Danielle and Alana Haim join Greg Cochrane to discuss playing with Beyoncé at Coachella and meeting their heroes The Spice Girls. They also revisit their love for mix CDs, nu metal and halloween. Plus, Danielle plays the original Summer Girl demo off her iPhone which was an unexpected surprise.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsHere are some additional links to things discussed in the podcast:Este's favourite – Korn 'Freak On A Leash'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRGrNDV2mKcThe Spice World bus... on Air Bnbhttps://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/36329897The trailer for Beyonce's Homecoming moviehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB8qvx0HOlIHaim... dressed as the Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocushttps://consequenceofsound.net/2018/10/haim-hocus-pocus-halloween-watch/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/10/19·45m 50s

Ep 79: Stephen Malkmus, Pavement

Known as the inventor of slacker rock, Malkmus is the perfect guest for Midnight Chats, lending his louche ways to this week's episode as he talks to Stuart Stubbs about the films he loves, YouTube tutorials, Pavement's 2020 reunion and new solo album 'Groove Denied'.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsThe weird video that we talk about, of Hulk Hogan playing the guitar and Obama and Ellen boomeranging, is right here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJkDxjufop4And Cate Blanchett lip syncing to Stephen's cover of Bob Dylan's 'Ballad of a Thin Man':https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ha1eqHDu_wSupport Midnight Chats here:https://www.loudandquiet.com/subscribe/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03/10/19·33m 55s

Ep78: Julia Jacklin

Julia tells Stuart Stubbs that you should always celebrate your birthday, nothing compares to feeling like you're going to die from emotions at the age of 17, and playing festivals is fun if you ignore the people walking away from you set.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsUseful links to accompany this incredible piece of audio entertainment:The Loud And Quiet 131 cover feature interview with Juliahttps://www.loudandquiet.com/interview/on-britains-strangest-stretch-of-coast-julia-jacklin-recounts-the-last-two-years-that-led-to-an-album-called-crushing/Stella Donnelly's video for 'Tricks'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Q0t_dDKjyIThe Phantastic Ferniture 'Fuckin 'n' Rollin' videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpam-XmVTPYAnother video of Julia running down a suburban streethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z3IJT3Ke0YSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26/09/19·45m 13s

Ep 77: Serge Pizzorno, Kasabian

The creative force behind Kasabian speaks to Greg Cochrane about the critics' perception of his band, whether they'd headline Glastonbury for a second time and his debut solo LP as The SLP. Plus some chat about slowthai and Thom Yorke (he loves them both). Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19/09/19·37m 32s

Ep 76: Kate Tempest

Award-winning poet, novelist and musician Kate Tempest talks to Greg Cochrane about recording at Rick Rubin's Shangri-La studio, meeting Jay-Z and her preparations to bring her new play Paradise to The National Theatre. Plus some chat about Beyoncé and Stormzy's set at Glastonbury.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsHere are some useful links to what Greg and Kate mention in the episode...George The Poet's podcast, Have You Heard George's Podcast?https://play.acast.com/s/georgethepoetThe background on Kate's play Paradise at The National Theatrehttps://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/blog/national-theatre-2019-and-2020Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/09/19·42m 11s

Ep 75: Karen O, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

For the first episode in series 8 of the podcast, Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer Karen O talks Stuart Stubbs through her new album with Danger Mouse ('Lux Prima'), meeting Nick Cave, avoiding Lou Reed, and visiting George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch to mix her first audio art installation.We've also got some new creepy theme music and have switched up our sound – basically, we've cut down on how much we bollox on at the beginning so you can get straight into the chat as soon as possible.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsHere are some useful links to what Karen and Stu mention in this episode...The Lux Prima exhibition – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNbrrS-J_7gKaren O and Danger Mouse covering 'Perfect Day' – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN08oY_cDkM'Perfect Day' BBC Children in Need charity single – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfddYDRIFGYSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/09/19·44m 52s

Important intel on Series 8 of Midnight Chats

Loud And Quiet's award-dodging podcast series returns next week for Series 8. Over the next 2 minutes 34 seconds Stuart Stubbs (a man who never seems to introduce himself on this podcast) will tell you what you need to know about it in the hope that you will tell every person your know to subscribe to what we're trying to achieve here.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29/08/19·2m 34s

Ep 74: Self Esteem

A live recorded conversation at The Great Escape 2019 with Rebecca Lucy Taylor – the pop "Henry VIII" who wants to write for Little Mix, duet with Rihanna or maybe give that up to sing with Peter Gabriel or Rod Stewart. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/06/19·44m 54s

Ep 73: Georgia

London musician Georgia Barnes talks about clubbing at Berghain sober, becoming friends with the Flaming Lips, what it's like to go to the BRIT School and her natural gift for drumming. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/05/19·45m 43s

Ep 72: Mark Ronson

Fresh from winning at The Oscars, Mark Ronson talks to Greg Cochrane about late night jam sessions with Lady Gaga, the intimidating success of 'Uptown Funk' and reveals the most important song he's ever written. That, and new solo album Late Night Feelings.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/04/19·38m 46s

Ep 71: Fat White Family

Brother Nathan and Lias from South London band Fat White Family talk about how they needed to move to Sheffield to make new album Serf's Up. With reference to hard drug use, and a story about human shit. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/04/19·43m 49s

Ep 70: Rosie Lowe + Dave Okumu

Two guests on this week's podcast, Rosie Lowe and Dave Okumu speak to Greg Cochrane about 'YU' the album they've co-written, fatherhood and studying to be a psychotherapist. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/04/19·48m 49s

Ep 69: Sharon Van Etten

Sharon Van Etten discusses meeting David Lynch, trying stand up comedy, bad babysitters, being stalked by Michael Cera and, eventually, her new album, Remind Me Tomorrow. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04/04/19·57m 6s

Ep 68: Kojey Radical

London rapper, poet and visual artist travels a short distance to tell Greg Cochrane about interviewing Spike Lee, being considered a "political voice" a new global grime series that we're 100% gonna make with VICE (please). Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29/03/19·46m 50s

Ep 67: Viv Albertine

The Slits guitarist, film director, aerobics instructor, author and feminist icon discusses a bit of everything from her inspiring life, as her second book, To Throw Away Unopened, is released in a paperback edition. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22/03/19·58m 4s

Ep 66: Stella Donnelly

Back on "Blue Monday" Australian singer Stella Donnelly cheered us up with stories about her dad's rude songwriting, welsh radio soaps and her debut album Beware of the Dogs. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15/03/19·47m 58s

Ep 65: Sleaford Mods

Sleaford Mods' Jason Williams talks to Stuart Stubbs about new album Eton Alive, trash movies and that time his band were introduced on the BBC by Lord Buckethead. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08/03/19·49m 46s

Ep 64: Foals

Foals' frontman Yannis Philippakis talks to Greg Cochrane about his recent visit to a remote greek monastery, the perils of social media and releasing two albums in 2019, in this series-opening episode. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01/03/19·39m 12s

Look out! Series 7 is coming

Here's a shameless piece of promotion to tell you there a new series of Midnight Chats will begin at midnight on Thursday 28 February. It contains EXCLUSIVE information, so please don't tell anyone (please tell everyone you know).Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/02/19·2m 6s

Ep 63: Roisin Murphy

The Moloko singer and solo artist talks about falling into music, being signed by accident and why she doesn't feel like a success.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30/11/18·42m 12s

Ep 62: Fucked Up's Damian Abraham

In a London hotel room Damian Abraham warms up a Pot Noodle and talks to Greg Cochrane about his punk podcast, marijuana and how pro wrestling prepared Donald Trump for his presidency.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23/11/18·1h 2m

Ep 61: Charli XCX

British pop star Charli XCX in late-night conversation, talking about playing raves at the age of 14, working with David Bailey to get into art college, writing songs for Blondie and what people are really talking about in LA – sprouts.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/11/18·29m 18s

Ep 60: Baxter Dury

British musician Baxter Dury invited Stuart Stubbs to his house to sit on his balcony on the River Thames and wang on about Face Off, childhood memories and music collaboration.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09/11/18·47m 24s

Ep 59: Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie

This year Bobby Gillespie's been on an emotional journey into the band's past – he tells Greg Cochrane about the rediscovery of Primal Scream's 'lost' Memphis album, his past relationship with drugs and the serious accident that broke his back in four places. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/11/18·43m 50s

Ep 58: Cat Power

Chan Marshall aka Cat Power in late-night conversation, discussing New York in 1992, scary films, karaoke and how to speak in a British accent.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/10/18·44m 24s

Ep 57: Josh T. Pearson

With a cigarette and a glass of wine in each hand, Josh T. Pearson, frontman with Lift To Experience, sits down with Greg Cochrane in front of an audience at End of the Road festival 2018 to talk about his new country comedy album, Texas construction jobs and being a rock 'n' roll outsider.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/10/18·35m 49s

Ep 56: Ray BLK

London singer Ray BLK came by our office to talk about university living, becoming friends with Stormzy, her previous life as a brand PR (she hated it) and being the first unsigned artist to win the BBC Sound Of poll.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11/10/18·48m 17s

Ep 55: John Grant

John Grant reclines on a painful old sofa to tell Greg Cochrane about the world's best rollercoasters, being a master of five languages and writing Iceland's Eurovision entry.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04/10/18·39m 56s

Ep 54: Anna Calvi

The south London musician marked her birthday by recording this stellar podcast - discussing store cards, mum/dad roadies, The Bad Seeds, The Mercury Prize and a genderless future with Greg Cochrane.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27/09/18·38m 38s

Ep 53: Brett Anderson

Suede frontman Brett Anderson let Stuart Stubbs go round to his flat for a conversation about growing up, Jimothy Lacoste, his band's roll in Britpop and Suede's new record, 'The Blue Hour'.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/09/18·43m 35s

Ep 52: Chilly Gonzales

Canadian pianist and rapper Chilly Gonzales in late-night conversation, discussing his world record, songwriting and comedy. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/09/18·48m 17s

Ep 51: Interpol

We're back - with more stories of musicians getting busted by the cops! Interpol's Daniel Kessler joins Greg Cochrane to talk about The Cure's Robert Smith, expensive New York dinners and the band's "urgent" sixth album 'Marauder'. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/09/18·46m 35s

Ep 50: Novelist

The 21-year-old Lewisham rapper talks to Greg Cochrane about his faith, why mums know best (she's his manger) and London's violent crime problems. Plus how he's going to win a Mercury Prize.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07/06/18·38m 57s

Ep 49: Johnny Marr

As well as changing the face of music as the leader and guitarist of The Smiths, Johnny Marr has played with Talking Heads, Modest Mouse, The The, The Cribs, The Pet Shop Boys and many, many more. This is him talking to Stuart Stubbs about new solo album 'Call The Comet', working with no ego and swapping guitars with Noel Gallagher and Nile Rodgers. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/05/18·50m 58s

Ep 48: Gaz Coombes

Former Supergrass frontman Gaz Coombes walks and talks with Greg Cochrane at his home in rural Oxfordshire, discussing modern masculinity, Frank Ocean and his new LP 'World's Strongest Man'.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/05/18·49m 51s

Ep 47: Courtney Barnett

On the coldest day of the British winter Courtney Barnett spoke to Greg Cochrane about her needy cat Bubbles, cinema-going etiquette and the "evil cauliflowers" she likes with her Sunday roast.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26/04/18·43m 47s

Ep 46: alt-J

Gus Unger-Hamilton and Joe Newman of alt-J waffle on about famous people, big shows, Tim Peake, VR and other nonsense.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/04/18·51m 31s

Ep 45: The Hold Steady

Hold Steady frontman Craig Finn in late-night conversation with Greg Cochrane, discussing business tips in rap music and cultivating a dedicated audience.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29/03/18·34m 50s

Ep 44: Graham Coxon

The Blur guitarist talks to Stuart Stubbs about crashing cars in America, The Beatles, Ryan Gosling and soundtracking his first TV show, 'The End of The F**cking World'. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/03/18·53m 12s

Ep 43: Shirley Manson

Gender inequality, Trump's America and social action - it's not all laughs though, Garbage's frontwoman also shows Greg Cochrane she can do a great Mark E. Smith impression.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23/02/18·30m 7s

Ep 42: Fischerspooner

Almost a decade since Fischerspooner's last album, Casey Spooner tells Greg Cochrane about being disillusioned with the music biz, swapping New York for Paris and making a new LP with his first boyfriend, R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/02/18·46m 16s

Ep 41: Gwenno

Welsh musician Gwenno discusses two weird years living in Las Vegas as a professional dancer, her relationship with the Internet and making albums in Welsh and Cornish.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09/02/18·44m 6s

Ep 40: Shame

Shame are the British guitar band of the moment, frontman Charlie Steen talks to Greg Cochrane about having a Top 40 debut album, mental health in the music industry and desperately needing a cigarette on a long flight.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26/01/18·40m 47s

Ep 39: Craig David

Craig David owned UK Garage and made living in rubbish towns fun in 1999 and 2000. Here he talks about the movement he started, trainers, moving to Miami, TS5 and his recent resurgence.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12/01/18·38m 47s

Best of 2017 special

Some highlights from a year in late-night conversation with the likes of Laura Marling, Mac DeMarco, Benjamin Clementine and Ryan Adams.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15/12/17·51m 8s

Ep 38: Alex Kapranos

At the start of a new chapter for Franz Ferdinand, Alex Kapranos talks to Greg Cochrane about his travels in Cuba, the band's new members and why a dog is a useful friend in the studio.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01/12/17·44m 57s

Ep 37: Wesley Gonzalez

British musician and former Let's Wrestle singer Wesley talks about lads holidays, working in a record shop and interviewing at Sports Direct.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17/11/17·56m 14s

Ep 36: Charlotte Gainsbourg

Charlotte Gainsbourg discusses her father, Serge Gainsbourg, making dark movies, recording with Beck and working with Paul McCartney.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03/11/17·44m 44s

Ep 35: Billy Corgan

The Smashing Pumpkins singer talks about old movies, David Bowie and recording with Rick Rubin.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19/10/17·41m 24s

Ep 34: Julien Baker

There's much more to Memphis than Graceland - the US songwriter is passionate about her city, politics and her punk-rock roots.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/10/17·44m 48s

Ep 33: Nadine Shah

Like an episode of Piers Morgan's Life Stories but in some woods in Dorset - Nadine Shah talks to Greg Cochrane in front of some real people at End of the Road festival 2017.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
21/09/17·44m 55s

Ep 32: Benjamin Clementine

Two years on from winning the Mercury Prize - Benjamin Clementine tells Greg Cochrane why he has't spent the prize money yet. He shares his views the UK's 'poor' arts, and his 'alien' status.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07/09/17·44m 48s

Ep 31: Lucy Rose

In the middle of a crap year, Lucy Rose made a life-altering trip. The songwriter talks to Greg Cochrane about her journey to South America in 2016 where fans booked her shows and gave her a bed for the night.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13/07/17·44m 51s

Ep 30: Loyle Carner

South London rapper on his great loves: food, football and family. He speaks to Greg Cochrane about how he's helping young adults with ADHD through cooking.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29/06/17·42m 21s

Ep 29: Angel Olsen

Recorded in Barcelona at Primavera Sound, Angel Olsen talks to Stuart Stubbs about roller skating, the things people shout at gigs and Barry Gibb.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15/06/17·38m 42s

Ep 28: Toddla T

Sheffield producer, artist + broadcaster invites Greg Cochrane to his west London studio to chat Notting Hill Carnival, DJing at age 9 and where UK grime goes next.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
01/06/17·44m 49s

Ep 27: Ghostpoet

Discussing immigration, the general election and swapping the big city for the seaside - the x2 Mercury Prize nominated songwriter in late-night conversation with Greg Cochrane.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/05/17·40m 40s

Ep 26 Slowdive

Rachel Goswell and Simon Scott of 90s shoegaze band Slowdive discuss their early days on Creation Records and releasing a new album after 22 years.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04/05/17·43m 59s

Ep 25: Mac DeMarco

Canadian musician Mac DeMarco discusses moving to LA, feeling old, pigs and his ridiculous life with Stuart Stubbs. Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/04/17·44m 20s

Ep 24: Thundercat

Cats are better than dogs. Grand Theft Auto is the greatest video game ever made. Flying Lotus' movie 'Kuso' is VERY disturbing. Greg Cochrane discusses these, and other, stone cold facts with Los Angeles' modern-jazz hero Thundercat.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/04/17·37m 0s

Ep 23: BANKS

Enigmatic Californian artist BANKS speaks to Greg Cochrane about her memories of London, the drawbacks of touring and why she'd never give her songs away.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/03/17·31m 5s

Ep 22: Future Islands

Samuel T. Herring of Future Islands can sing, dance AND talk. Here he is discussing hip-hop, growing up in North Carolina and his hard-touring band.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/03/17·45m 58s

Ep 21: Blanck Mass

Benjamin John Power – one half of Fuck Buttons and the whole of Blanck Mass – discusses skateboards, Michael Jackson and his dark new album 'World Eater'.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24/02/17·40m 20s

Ep 20: Jesca Hoop

The Californian songwriter in late night conversation. She talks to Greg Cochrane about her home (Manchester, UK), her label Sub Pop, the things she misses about life before the internet and bird excrement.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17/02/17·41m 54s

Ep 19: Laura Marling

Laura Marling talks to Stuart Stubbs about collecting things from 1969, making cheese and living LA. There's also talk of music, considering Laura is about to release her 6th album in 9 years, at the age of 27.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10/02/17·43m 41s

Ep 18: Ryan Adams

Jacksonville alt. country singer Ryan Adams in late-night, casual conversation with Stuart Stubbs at a big Hotel in the middle of London called The Langham. Expect topics ranging from Ryan's 16th album 'Prisoner' to cats.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03/02/17·41m 1s

Best of 2016 special

Highlights from Midnight Chats episodes from this year with Mike Skinner, Bat For Lashes, Jon Hopkins, Saul Williams, Matt Berry and more.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
16/12/16·52m 21s

Ep 17: Flying Lotus

Los Angeles musician turned film director talks about his move into films, the technical process behind making someone's head explode and why his grandmother is responsible for his dark sense of humour.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02/12/16·33m 42s

Ep 16: Mike Skinner

Formerly of The Streets, Mike Skinner discusses clubbing, The Inbetweeners, family and the Spitting Image puppet that just became the President of The United States.Enjoyed listening? You can support our show by making a one-off donation >https://supporter.acast.com/midnightchatsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/11/16·1h 7m

Ep 15: Swet Shop Boys

Riz Ahmed, Heems and Redinho in late-night conversation with Greg Cochrane. The US-UK collaboration talk about the group's multi-national, multi-cultural backgrounds, role models and battle raps.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04/11/16·44m 57s

Ep 14: Ashley Walters

So Solid Crew star and Top Boy actor discusses masculinity, parenthood and prison with Greg Cochrane. He also talks about mental health, the legacy of his band and the future of the Channel 4 TV series. His family came too...Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20/10/16·44m 58s

Ep 13: Hamilton + Rostam

Former Vampire Weekend multi-instrumentalist Rostam Batmanglij and The Walkmen frontman Hamilton Leithauser talk to Greg Cochrane about their collaborative project, their music being used on the latest iPhone commercial, Washington D.C, podcasts and Christmas trees.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06/10/16·44m 54s

Ep 12: Anna Meredith

A special episode of the podcast recorded in front of a live audience at End of The Road festival, with composer and electronic artist Anna Meredith.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22/09/16·42m 59s

Ep 11: Matt Berry

Actor, writer, comedian and musician Matt Berry talks to Stuart Stubbs about dreams, the dark thoughts that occur after midnight and his new record 'Small Hours'.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
08/09/16·44m 30s

Ep 10: Jon Hopkins

Producer talks to Greg Cochrane about the 15th anniversary of his debut LP 'Opalescent', meditation, dodgy vodka, Brian Eno and the health of London's nightlife.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25/08/16·44m 56s

Ep 09: Bat For Lashes

Natasha Khan joins Greg Cochrane to talk about her new album 'The Bride', the UK's exit from the EU and breakdancing. Plus, some daft chat about cheese and pineapple on sticks.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
07/07/16·38m 9s

Ep 08: Metronomy

Joseph Mount discusses the Euros, Honda chatrooms and becoming a DJ and falling in love with 'the drop'.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23/06/16·44m 39s

Ep 07: Shock Machine (James Righton)

He was a member of Klaxons for 10 chaotic, hedonistic years - winning the Mercury Prize and performing with Rihanna. When that finished, he considered leaving music all together. Now, he's launched his debut solo project Shock Machine.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09/06/16·44m 58s

Ep 06: Kate Jackson

After the sudden and sad end of her band The Long Blondes (due to founding guitarist Dorian Cox suffering a stroke), Kate Jackson moved to Rome and became an architectural painter. Now she's back in her hometown of Bury St Edmunds, making music again and about to release a debut solo album she made with Bernard Butler.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28/04/16·39m 52s

Ep 05: Gold Panda

Ahead of his third album, 'Good Luck And Do Your Best', Essex-born musician Gold Panda discusses how Japan continues to inspire his music, how he doesn't miss his former homes in Chelmsford and Berlin, and how he's finally learned that electronic doesn't need to be dark and difficult in order to be clever or any good.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14/04/16·43m 59s

Ep 4: Cat's Eyes

When Italian-Canadian soprano, composer and multi-instrumentalist Rachel Zeffira and Horrors frontman Faris Badwan come together, they made beautiful, dark music as Cat's Eyes. Here, they discuss winning a European film award, Paul McCartney, phobias and how they tricked the Catholic Church into allowing them to perform their very first show at The Vatican.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18/03/16·44m 55s

Ep 03: Saul Williams

The New York rapper, actor, poet, author, and activist joins Loud And Quiet's Greg Cochrane for a late night conversation. In it Williams discusses the current state of hip hop, people power, David Bowie, literature and how he celebrates his leap year birthday.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
04/03/16·42m 9s

Ep 02: Poliça's Channy Leaneagh

Poliça's lyricist and front-woman Channy Leaneagh joins Loud And Quiet Editor Stuart Stubbs for a late-night conversation about her band's new album, 'United Crushers', and how making political videos with Sesame Street puppets can bring down police brutality, Donald Trump and Kanye West.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19/02/16·43m 22s

Ep 01: The Invisible's Dave Okumu

The most honest, interesting, revealing conversations happen late at night. Presented by Loud And Quiet's Greg Cochrane, the first episode meets The Invisible's Dave Okumu. In it, he talked about his collaborative work with Grace Jones, David Lynch and Jessie Ware, as well as his time spent in Amy Winehouse's band and his involvement with Adele's '25'. Dave also told the gruelling story of his electrocution on stage in Nigeria in 2012, and incident which almost took his life.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05/02/16·39m 35s

Coming soon - Midnight Chats

Midnight Chats is a new podcast from Loud And Quiet magazine.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/midnightchats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03/02/16·1m 1s
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