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This is the podcast of the UK music journalist James McMahon. Former Features Editor of NME. Former Editor of Kerrang! Like the magazines they used to make, but don't anymore.

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    • 4.7 • 48 Ratings

This is the podcast of the UK music journalist James McMahon. Former Features Editor of NME. Former Editor of Kerrang! Like the magazines they used to make, but don't anymore.

    Episode 292: Surgery shutdown (featuring The Zutons, Ash, Leatherface, Lightning Seeds, Benefits, Feeder, and loads more)

    Episode 292: Surgery shutdown (featuring The Zutons, Ash, Leatherface, Lightning Seeds, Benefits, Feeder, and loads more)

    Too ill to make a new episode - so got my friends to instead. See you in a bit.Please consider subscribing to The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon at this pretty wretched time. Show theme by Bis.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike Clewley.Ricky Murray.Danielle Walker.Claire Harris.Dana Landman. Laura Kelly Dunlop. Michael Woods.Billy Reeves.Eric Meredit...

    • 47 min
    Episode 291: Gary Jarman, The Cribs

    Episode 291: Gary Jarman, The Cribs

    The Cribs are a British indie rock band from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, that formed in 2001. On this episode I speak to bassist and singer Gary Jarman. The groups last record, Night Network, was released in late 2020. Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike Clewley.Ricky Murray.Danielle Walker.Cl...

    • 44 min
    Episode 290: Adam Lee, China Drum

    Episode 290: Adam Lee, China Drum

    China Drum are an English punk rock band from Ovingham in Northumberland, England. On this episode I speak to singer - and formally drummer - Adam Lee.The group's new album, One Moment Please, was released late last year. Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike Clewley.Ricky Murray.Danielle Walke...

    • 46 min
    Episode 289: Caroline Sullivan on the skill of Taylor Swift

    Episode 289: Caroline Sullivan on the skill of Taylor Swift

    Caroline Sullivan is a music journalist and author with bylines in Melody Maker, The Guardian, The New York Times and more. Having previously written about Madonna, Dua Lipa, and the Bay City Rollers, her new book, Taylor Swift: Era by Era: The Unauthorized Biography, is released on June 6th. Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McN...

    • 39 min
    Episode 288: Clint Boon, Inspiral Carpets

    Episode 288: Clint Boon, Inspiral Carpets

    Clint Boon is the keyboard player, and sometimes vocalist, in Inspiral Carpets. Inspiral Carpets support The Prisoners at The Roundhouse, Camden, on Friday, May 24th.Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike Clewley.Ricky Murray.Danielle Walker.Claire Harris.Dana Landman. Laura Kelly Dunlop.&n...

    • 39 min
    Episode 287: Gavin Dunbar, Camera Obscura

    Episode 287: Gavin Dunbar, Camera Obscura

    Gavin Dunbar is a founder member, and the bassist, in the indie pop band Camera Obscura, from Glasgow, Scotland. The band released their sixth album, their first in over a decade, Look to the East, Look to the West, on Merge Records, earlier this month. Show theme by Bis.Want more? Join The James McMahon Music Podcast Patreon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5jY33R9cXAThankyou to our Patreon members! John Foley.Wilfreda Beehive.Joe Frost.Conor McNicholas.John Earls.Laura Norton.Mike Cle...

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
48 Ratings

48 Ratings

Guy Burgess ,

Love it

Simply my favourite podcast. Loved the EMF one: James was right about Stigma being a classic! Keep it up ! Donald MacLean

Sheffielder ,

Great podcast for any music fans

I listen to every one of these episodes as they’re always insightful, entertaining and knowledgable.

Keep them coming they’re great.

Gaz Barritt ,

Great podcast

Always interesting guests and good conversations. So pleased it’s back for good!

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