Charlie Steen (Shame) - "I accidentally charged £1000 then rubbed chilli in my eyes"

Kicked out of school at 15, our Cal has been estimating it from the start. Listen to this obituary of activity and pre-order The Chisel's new album What A Fucking Nightmare, out in a couple of weeks. Catch them on tour in the UK with Rifle, too. Absolve yourself of your worst work story: WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8 Photo: Nick Suchack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Jan 202429min

Martin Courtney is giving it another shot. Daniel (23 February via Domino) follows 2020's The Main Thing, which was underpinned by Courtney's relationship with being a full-time musician. In this episode, he reflects on the unexpected attention his band received in their early iteration and how his daily life is about to be shaken up by the touring schedule of a new album. Absolve yourself of your worst work story: WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Jan 202447min

Max Levy of Garden Centre tells me about the hat-wearing job in Brighton, working at the football museum, and writing loads of lyrics at the new 9-5. We talk about Sister Midnight, who are creating a new music venue in London: https://www.sistermidnight.org/ Absolve yourself of your worst work story: WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Jan 20241h 3min

A highlight of Kevin Morby's episode in 2020. Tell me your work story, WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8 Photo: Katie Crutchfield Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Des 202321min

Lily and Phoebe eye up the mountain of touring as their You're Welcome EP comes out. First broadcast 6 June 2023. Tell me your work story, WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8 Photo: Marilena Vlachopoulou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 Des 202346min

Ian Shelton tells us about making music videos, truck driving jobs and touring since he was 17. Life Under The Gun is out now. Tell me your work story, WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Des 202355min

Jacob from HEALTH tells me about early European trips, DIY scenes and how the band started working with Rockstar Games. RAT WARS is out now. Tell me your work story, WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech:  https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Des 202352min

E tells us about making the move to LA, finding his place as a full-time songwriter and Christmas songs. 'Christmas, Why You Gotta Do Me Like This?' and Eels Good, Essential Ells Vol.2 are out now. Tell me your work story, WhatsApp a voice note or message at 07904243 101. Learn your favourite song and download AMPOLLO - the FREE app that lets you practice at home with songs, using its AI stem-removing super smart tech: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1659856412?pt=125376217&ct=Giles&mt=8 Photo: Rocky Schenck Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Des 202336min