Truth and Venom

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Truth and Venom is a podcast from Scaredy Cat Promotions all about lyrics and lyric writing! Each episode features an alternative or underground musical artist discussing the lyrics that they enjoy listening to, their own lyric writing approach and process as well as some deep-dives into specific songs and lyrics from their own discography. With a variety of genres, preferences and backgrounds, each conversation goes down all sorts of interesting avenues around the inspirations and wider thoughts behind the words you hear in the recordings and performances.

  1. Charlie Bush (Muttering)

    12/17/2024

    Charlie Bush (Muttering)

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Charlie Bush of London based melodic indie punk band, Muttering. Charlie talks about the importance of connection and personal relationships when it comes to lyrics, as well as finding the comfortable, confident balance of that in his own writing. He also discusses the benefits that came from the band's recent collaborations and how that influenced his approach to lyrics. Charlie also discusses what we can expect from his writing in the band's anticipated second album and how life events have perhaps shaped the direction that is taking. You can listen to and buy music from Muttering here: https://muttering.bandcamp.com/ You can keep up with the latest live dates and news here: https://www.instagram.com/mutteringband/ This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast. https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo/

    43 min
  2. Retropxssy

    12/10/2024

    Retropxssy

    In this episode, Chris is joined by London based hip hop artist, Retropxssy. We discuss the nature of navigating the world of UK grass roots hip hop as a white woman and how that can contrast with people's expectations, as well as how the lyrical content of Retropxssy's songs sit alongside that. She also discusses the personal circumstances and experiences that lead to certain common themes within her lyrics. The artist also discusses the way that certain beats bring out certain lyrical ideas and the importance of the relationship between the two, including some of the varied artists that might inspire these choices. You can listen to and buy music from Retropxssy here: https://retropxssy.bandcamp.com/ You can keep up with the latest live dates and release news here: https://www.instagram.com/teletubbycustard/ Image photo used with kind permission from Lena Terry: https://www.instagram.com/skrifyy/ This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast. https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo/

    50 min
  3. Lewis Chapman (Looseleaf)

    12/03/2024

    Lewis Chapman (Looseleaf)

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Lewis Chapman of Essex alternative/emo band, Looseleaf. Lewis talks about why he often finds writing lyrics the least enjoyable part of songwriting and the potential anxieties that come with writing in a direct, confessional style. He also gets into some of the reasons behind why he writes songs of that nature in spite of that. Lewis also gets into some of the lyrics from this year's release, Selfsame, as well as discussing the direction he's like his lyric writing to take from here. You can listen to and buy music from Looseleaf here: https://looseleafuk.bandcamp.com/ You can keep up with the latest live dates and news here: https://www.instagram.com/looseleaf_uk/ Image photo used with kind permission from Stanislas Sauvage: https://www.instagram.com/stan.sauvage This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast. https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo/

    48 min
  4. Jackie Purver (Pit Pony)

    11/26/2024

    Jackie Purver (Pit Pony)

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Jackie Purver of the North East 's post-punk/fuzzy rock band, Pit Pony. Jackie talks about the motivation behind her songwriting and how important lyrics are to her as a listener and a writer. She also discusses the importance of authenticity and how that impacts on the subject matter of her own songs. Jackie also gets into the lyrics from the band's most recent and upcoming singles as well as next year's anticipated next album. You can listen to and buy music from Pit Pony here: https://pitponyband.bandcamp.com/ You can keep up with the latest live dates and news in various ways here: https://linktr.ee/pitponyband Image photo used with kind permission from James Mumby: https://www.instagram.com/james_a_mumby_photography The photo was taken from James' work with Louder Than War: https://www.instagram.com/louderthanwarofficial This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast. https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo/

    47 min
  5. Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe (Thank)

    11/19/2024

    Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe (Thank)

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe of Leeds based post-punk/noise-rock band, Thank. Freddy talks about the varied sources of inspiration for Thank's lyrics, be it musical, literary or comedic. He also discusses the role that humour plays in the bands songs and how that has developed over time in line with his own approach to life. Freddy also gets into the lyrics from some of the tracks on the band's latest album, 'I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed'. You can listen to and buy music from Thank here: https://thankleeds.bandcamp.com/ You can keep up with the latest live dates and news here: https://linktr.ee/thankleeds Image photo used with kind permission from Sam Hopkins: https://www.instagram.com/samhopkinsphoto This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast. https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo/

    55 min
  6. Jack Green & Fraser Briggs (Still)

    11/11/2024

    Jack Green & Fraser Briggs (Still)

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Jack Green and Fraser Briggs of Hull based post-black-metal-or-something band, Still. Jack and Fraser talk about their creative relationship and how this has continued to develop on the writing for new album, 'A Theft'. They also discuss the qualities that they value in both their own and others' lyrics. Jack and Fraser also get into the personal circumstances, emotions and general outlook that have influenced their writing over time. You can listen to and buy music from Still here: https://wearestillaband.bandcamp.com/ You can stay up to date with the band and find upcoming tour dates on their socials: https://linktr.ee/wearestillaband Image photos used with kind permission from Alex Dixon: https://www.instagram.com/blackboxphotoco This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast. https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo/

    53 min
  7. Jen Hingley (False Advertising)

    11/05/2024

    Jen Hingley (False Advertising)

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Jen Hingley of Manchester based alt-rock/punk band, False Advertising. Jen talks about the balance of writing metaphorical versus more direct lyrics someone who is quite shy in daily life and how her own confidence has gradually come through in the songs over time. She also discusses lyricists that she looks up to as well as some of the aims and sentiments behind a few of the band's songs. Jen also gets into the ideas behind the lyrics and general musical progression that is on display in latest single, 'Don't Ask Me'. You can listen to and buy music from False Advertising as well as staying up to date with the band and any upcoming tour dates on their website: https://falseadvertis.ing Image photo used with kind permission from Miley Stevens: https://www.instagram.com/mileystevensphotography This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast. https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo/

    55 min
  8. Phoebe Cross & Rich Mandell (Happy Accidents)

    10/29/2024

    Phoebe Cross & Rich Mandell (Happy Accidents)

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Phoebe Cross and Rich Mandell of London based indie-punk band, Happy Accidents. Phoebe and Rich talk about the progression of the band's sound and songwriting process over time including the more collaborative approach to lyric writing that they've adopted. They also discuss some lyricists that they admire and how those artists influence their own writing. Phoebe and Rich also get into the lyrical themes that run through the band's discography and how that has developed in songs from the new album, 'Edit Undo'. You can listen to and buy music from Happy Accidents here: https://happyaccidentsuk.bandcamp.com You can stay up to date with the band and find upcoming tour dates on their socials: https://linktr.ee/happyaccidents Image photos used with kind permission from Nelson Autefault: https://www.instagram.com/autefault This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast. https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo/

    53 min
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Truth and Venom is a podcast from Scaredy Cat Promotions all about lyrics and lyric writing! Each episode features an alternative or underground musical artist discussing the lyrics that they enjoy listening to, their own lyric writing approach and process as well as some deep-dives into specific songs and lyrics from their own discography. With a variety of genres, preferences and backgrounds, each conversation goes down all sorts of interesting avenues around the inspirations and wider thoughts behind the words you hear in the recordings and performances.

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    Scaredy Cat Promotions
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  • Episodes
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