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  1. The history of independent music in Sheffield, with author Daniel Dylan Wray

    5 DAYS AGO

    The history of independent music in Sheffield, with author Daniel Dylan Wray

    Support this podcast by subscribing to Loud And Quiet for just £3 per month Considering the city of Sheffield’s music heritage – from the future pop of The Human League to stadium rock giants Def Leppard, industrial pioneers Cabaret Voltaire, legendary electronic label Warp, Pulp, ABC, Arctic Monkeys, Self Esteem, hundreds more – it’s borderline impressive that it’s never been chronicled in one book. Other music cities (Manchester, Liverpool, New York) have been 100 times over, but the people of the Steel City are a modest bunch. Writer Daniel Dylan Wray has now written that book, spanning from 1960 to the early 2020s. It’s called Groovy, Laidback & Nasty, and is publish this week, on 7 May. I spoke with Dan about his first book, from Peter Stringfellow’s forgotten life promoting Jimi Hendrix to the 150+ artists he spoke with to help tell this story. There’s also some good advice for fellow writers, and some hard truths about how writing a book actually works. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts. Further reading Order a copy of Groovy, Laidback & Nasty Tickets to Dan’s book launches in Sheffield, London and Brighton Dan’s first article on Sheffield, about historic night club Niche Jive Turkey for The Guardian David Lynch interview for Loud And Quiet Just What is an Industry Plant Anyway? for Loud And Quiet David Byrne interview for Loud And Quiet This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit loudandquiet.substack.com/subscribe

    56 min
  2. WU LYF’s new model for releasing music without Spotify

    19 APR

    WU LYF’s new model for releasing music without Spotify

    When WU LYF were the band that every label wanted to sign in 2010 they rejected all offers, recorded their debut in a church with the help of their fans, and split up. 15 years later they’ve unexpectedly returned with a second album. Less surprising is how they’ve released A Wave That Will Never Break, sticking to their original ethos of building a community of their own. This time around, what they’re rejecting most of all is streaming platforms, instead building their own via their website WORLDUNITE.ORG, which is the only way to hear the new record, other than buying a copy in a store. The site also features an Instagram-like journal, tickets, a fan chat and merch, all for fans who become members. Ellery and Tom from the band joined me to discuss why they felt they had no option but to do things this way, and what it was like to be the hottest band in the UK in 2010. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts. Support Loud And Quiet and this podcast by subscribing to our Substack Further reading/viewing WU LYF on the Culture Show Is WU LYF’s return the most perfectly timed in indie history? WORLDUNITE.ORG This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit loudandquiet.substack.com/subscribe

    51 min
  3. Roundtable podcast: James Blake, Harry Styles, Fcukers and an Arctic Monkeys quiz

    15 APR

    Roundtable podcast: James Blake, Harry Styles, Fcukers and an Arctic Monkeys quiz

    Once a month 3 members of the Loud And Quiet team (Sam Walton, Gemma Samways and Stuart Stubbs) meet up to review 3 albums released over the last 30 days – usually records that had everyone talking. This month, it’s the turn of Harry Styles’ pivot to electro pop, James Blake’s first independent release, and the debut from NYC duo Fcukers. Revisited is the debut phenomenon from Arctic Monkeys, with the help of a quiz that is FUN. Remember that! It’s a fun thing to listen to and play along with. This episode is not sponsored by Gary Barlow’s wine company. Sadly. Further reading/viewing The New Yorker article on album launches not hanging around James Blake’s plate-spinning album cover Support this podcast and all things Loud And Quiet via our substack newsletter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit loudandquiet.substack.com/subscribe

    55 min
  4. Not caring what people think of you, with Tanya Tagaq

    25 MAR

    Not caring what people think of you, with Tanya Tagaq

    Before Canadian Inuk throat singer Tanya Tagaq starts any show she announces where the exits are in case anyone isn’t into her often aggressive and improvised performance. She’s completely fine with the walkouts, and we’ve perhaps not had anyone on the show before who’s as comfortable within themself as Tanya is. Also an author, visual artist, activist for the protection of indigenous rights in Northern Territory Canada and around the world, theatre maker, teacher and, recently, an actor in True Detective and North of North, Tagaq has just released her 7th album, Saputjiji. It’s a record that features her also singing conventionally for the first time. This episode of the podcast turns into something of a therapy session as Tanya talks of her life spent not caring what strangers think of her. We also get into how Björk ended up featuring on her 2005 debut album, if more acting is in the works, and how all of her life experiences have simply come to her, almost by accident. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts. Further reading/viewing Tanya’s performance at the 2014 Polaris Prize Support the podcast and Loud And Quiet by subscribing to our newsletter This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit loudandquiet.substack.com/subscribe

    53 min
  5. Roundtable podcast: Mandy Indiana, Gorillaz, Danny L Harle, and Radiohead's King of Limbs

    11 MAR

    Roundtable podcast: Mandy Indiana, Gorillaz, Danny L Harle, and Radiohead's King of Limbs

    One member of the Loud And Quiet team may have let slip during this episode of the Roundtable that they get their new music recommendations from The Graham Norton Show. Join Gemma Samways, Sam Walton and Stuart Stubbs for our monthly album reviews, taking on the 9th record by Gorillaz, Danny L Harle’s Euro trance debut/not debut Cerulean, and the heavy, heavy sound of Manchester industrial electro noise band Mandy, Indiana. We also put Radiohead’s King of Limbs back under the microscope 15 years on from its release – an album recorded at Drew Barrymore’s house. Listen above or on whichever podcast app you prefer. Support this podcast with a paid subscription at https://loudandquiet.substack.com/ where you'll receive our written interviews, reviews and essays too. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit loudandquiet.substack.com/subscribe

    42 min
  6. Roundtable podcast: Dry Cleaning, Tyler Ballgame, By Storm and David Bowie's Blackstar

    11 FEB

    Roundtable podcast: Dry Cleaning, Tyler Ballgame, By Storm and David Bowie's Blackstar

    Gemma Samways, Sam Walton and Stuart Stubbs put 3 new albums under the microscope for the year’s first Roundtable episode of the podcast. Those albums are the third from south London post-punk band Dry Cleaning, and a couple of debuts, from LA big voice Tyler Ballgame and Phoenix underground rap duo By Storm. The anniversary record we take a second look at is of course Bowie’s parting gift, Blackstar, released 10 years ago, just 2 days before his death. Did we all get so caught up in grief that we loved that album without really listening to it, or does it stand up better than ever? Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts. Just search The Loud And Quiet Podcast. Subscribe to our newsletter and support Loud And Quiet at https://loudandquiet.substack.com/ Further reading/viewing Sam’s Dry Cleaning cover feature from 2022 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit loudandquiet.substack.com/subscribe

    43 min
  7. Flying Lotus’ New Year’s resolutions

    5 FEB

    Flying Lotus’ New Year’s resolutions

    One of the reasons Flying Lotus hasn’t released an album since 2019’s Flamagra is because he’s spent the last 5 years directing a sci-fi horror movie called Ash, starring Aaron Paul. Today he’s announced a new EP – a maximalist collection of tracks called Big Mama, the first to be released via his own Brainfeeder label, which has been releasing others since 2008. On this episode of the Loud And Quiet Podcast, FlyLo reflects on what making a feature film takes out of you, and how Big Mama came to be from a desire to not write music but sound. More music (new and old) is on its way in 2026, including a reissue of FlyLo’s long-out-of-circulation 2006 debut album 1983, which fans have had to find on YouTube until now. Recorded at the end of 2025, we also get into his new year’s resolutions, which range from profound self improvement to hanging out with a big reptile. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts. Further reading/viewing Big Mama’s artwork Ash trailer Kuso trailer ‘Fire Is Coming’ with David Lynch This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit loudandquiet.substack.com/subscribe

    42 min
  8. Metronomy: back to work (for one night only)

    28 JAN

    Metronomy: back to work (for one night only)

    Yesterday, Metronomy – a band who have been on a break since 2022 and estimate that they won’t be back until late 2027 at the earliest – announced a single surprise live show for 2026, at London’s LIDO festival on 14 June. The band’s songwriter and producer, who started Metronomy as a solo project in 1999, has been keeping himself busy in the meantime, working with others, including Robyn once again, and Adam Buxton, whose 2024 novelty record, Buckle Up, he produced. Speaking with Joe at his home earlier this month, he reflects on the band’s recent Greatest Hits album and explains why it doesn’t mark the end of the band; only that he isn’t rushing inspiration to make a meaningful return. He’s found a lot of that in Lily Allen’s most recent album, and would like Tim Rice or Tim Curry to play him in the biopic of his life. Or Mark Ruffalo. Listen above or wherever you get your podcasts. Further reading/viewing Tickets to Lido Loud And Quiet early Metronomy cover feature (Nights Out era, 2008) Loud And Quiet cover feature (Love Letters era, 2014) Elton John, Tantrums and Tiaras Follow The Loud And Quiet Podcast on your favourite podcast app by visiting any Substack podcast post and tapping the icon of your preferred app. Sign up to a paid subscription to unlock all full episodes of the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit loudandquiet.substack.com/subscribe

    59 min
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    2025 - 2026
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