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This episode is a record store day 2024 special. We run through what its all about, how the day works, what amazing vinyls will be released and how to get them online if you cant make the day.
We also get first favourite vinyls from Echo Machines Gary Moore and Rick McMurray from Ash.
We also have some sport chat and review of Queen B Beyonce new album and the latest from Khrungbin.
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Echo Machine are back with a new album, "Accidental Euphoria" , the follow up to 2020's Instant Transmissions, is out on Friday 15th March and we catch up with lead singer Gary Moore to talk about the album, touring with Placebo and much more.
Also on the pod Aberdeen FC chat, Bucks Fizz, review of Nadine Shah new album.
Thanks for listening.
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We are back for Episode 53 Don't mention Taylor (we mentioned it once but we think we got away with it).
In this episode we cover the first two weekends of the Six Nations, that big sporting event in USA (plus some Taylor chat) . Also gig reviews of Depeche Mode and The 1975, the Glasgow Film Festival and an Irish album special with reviews of Conchur White, The Sprints, New Dad and Problem Patterns. The live return of AC/DC gets a mentioned as we worry about gig prices. So a packed show , thanks for listening.
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We are back for 2024 and to kick things off we chat to the fantastic Moving Pictures UK who are the UK's premier Rush tribute band. We caught up with them before there second night at the Lemon Tree. They are on tour throughout 2024 so catch them if you can, there show is brilliant with over 2 1/2 hours of Rush Classics, we also review the show. Also reviewed is the recent gig by British Lion, who are Steve Harris of Iron Maiden fame side project.
Lots more chat so enjoy the episode.
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This weeks special guest is Stuart Bailie who is a journalist, author and broadcaster based in Northern Ireland. He was the founder and first CEO of the Oh Yeah Centre which is Belfast's dedicated music hub. He has worked as a Freelance writer, reviewer and columnist for the likes of the NME, Mojo, Q, Uncut, Vox, The Times, The Sunday Times, Hot Press, Belfast Telegraph.
The reason for our chat was the publication of Stuarts new book " Terri Hooley: Seventy-Five Revolutions".
The book documents the story of Terri Hooley and the Good Vibrations record label which put Northern Ireland on the punk map with the likes of Rudi, Outcasts and of course the Undertones. Its a beautiful book which is highly recommended for all music fans .
You can buy a copy from Stuarts bandcamp page.
We also discuss recent news and our night out at the SAY awards in Stirling, enjoy.
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This is our 50th episode which is fantastic, thanks for listening.
A great interview this week with Lloyd Cole who came to Aberdeen as part of his On Pain tour , he was such a gent giving us time at his Hotel. The day extended into the evening when he got in touch asking us to man his merch stall at the event.
Catch him on tour if you can.
We also round up the Rugby World Cup and Irelands tragic exit.
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This week we have a fantastic chat with Rick McMurray , drummer with Northern Ireland finest Ash, as they are on the cusp of releasing their 8th studio album "Race The Night". We talk through the album, recording , sleeve design, video, promotional activities, gigs in Omagh and Ricks side project Burned as Witches. The new album is an absolute gem and this chat is the perfect accompaniment to it and we will have a full review next episode.
We also run through the weekends Rugby World Cup results.
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This episode we focus on one topic only, The Rugby World Cup 2023 in France.
Our guest to discuss all aspects of the tournament is Rúaidhrí O'Connor, The Irish Independents Chief Rugby Correspondent.
Lots of topics covered from the seedings, Owen Farrell, Scotland, Ireland and loads more, enjoy.
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This weeks big interview is with Yann Tiersen. Yann is a French musician and composer whose musical career varies from studio recordings, musical collaboration and film soundtracks. His music incorporates a large variety of classical and contemporary instruments, primarily the electric guitar, the piano, synthesisers, and the violin, but he also includes instruments such as the melodica, xylophone, toy piano, harpsichord, piano accordion, and even a typewriter.
We talk to Yann while he is in the Faroes on his tour onboard his yacht "Ninnog" . Under sail power Yann, his wife Emilie will be taking in the Faroes, Ireland, Scotland, Liverpool and Wales.
Designed to be both ecologically and culturally in tune with their environs, the tour, titled Celtic Circuitry and Faroe Frequencies, boasts a manifesto translated into all the Celtic languages of the places they will visit on their tour.
Also on the podcast we chat about Jaggers 80th birthday, review Blur new album and gig at Hammersmith and Michael reviews Siouxsie & The Banshees at Kelvingrove. -
Not going to Glastonbury? Neither are we, but we have been to Primavera!
Primavera expert John Skelton joins us to review this year’s event in Barcelona &Porto and gives us a handy guide to going to the daddy of continental musicfestivals.
If you’re needing a bit of encouragement to take the plunge justlisten to this for some tips!
Enjoy!
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This pod we are glad to speak again to Cold Years as they are about to embark on a load of dates around Europe with Billy Talent, Frank Turner and various festivals around Europe. Also in this episode we lay bare the facts about the consumption of Potatoes around Europe, Title deciders , Roger Waters, Reviews of Dead Kennedys live and albums from the National and Def Leppard. Thanks for listening.
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This week we have one topic only - Record Store Day 2023 which is on Saturday 22nd April. We will be at Chameleon Records in Holburn HiFi so we run through the "rules of the day" and then delve into the huge volume of tiles released on the day. Enjoy and hope you get what you are after!.
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This week we talk too Derrick Thomson who is working with the our Union Street organisation who are a community led organisation, chaired by Bob Keiller, whose mission is to re-energise the Granite Mile and bring business and people back to the heart of our City. They are looking for volunteers and your ideas to restore Union Street back to the vibrant hub it once was. You can volunteer via the website www.ourunionstreet.com.
Also in this weeks episode we discuss a couple of arresting moments (Trump and Murrell), Michael reviews the Eels at Barrowlands and much more.
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This episode we have a fantastic guest, friend of the show Aberdeen's Bob Munro. Bob has just finished a world tour as Guitar Tech working for Rina Sawayama on her Hold the Girl tour. Over the course of the last year Bob has travelled from the UK to Europe, The USA, Australia, New Zealand and onto Japan working with Rinas guitarist Emily Rosenfield. And a highlight of this was that over the Oscars weekend Rina played at Elton Johns oscar party! This event was a fund raiser for Eltons aids foundation with over 1000 guest turning up. Rina herself dueted at the event with Elton on the 2021 track Chosen Family that they recorded together.
Bob is most discreet about the event but a fascinating listen. Bob has also turned his hand to events and along with his pal Scott Dee will be hosting the Xlerator event at the Tunnels in Aberdeen on 31st March. Playing at the event will Aberdeen bands The Capollos, Vansleep, Marc Culley and Scott himself.
Also on the menu is the usual chat on the SNP/Boris/Antonie Conte/the Grand Slam win for Ireland and review of U2 "new" Songs of Surrender. Have a listen and enjoy.
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The centerpiece of this weeks episode is a chat with ex Scotland Rugby International Chris Cusiter. Hailing from Aberdeen Chris has 70 Scotland caps and was part of the Lions touring team for New Zealand in 2005. After a club career that included spells with Glasgow Warriors, Perpignan and Sale Sharks Chris then headed off to California with his family to start a Whiskey retail business. He kindly joined us from his home in LA to talk about his career, Scotland's six nations hopes and life in the US.
We also discuss the end of the Sturgeon era, Ukraine, Brewdog AGM plans and reviews of Inhalers new album, Weyes Blood live in Glasgow and Neil Forsyth's new drama Gold, Enjoy!
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So not only is this our 40th episode we have also reached our 3rd anniversary of the Four Idle Hands Pod. The Boys are solo this week with a packed episode where we discuss the musical anniversaries of Def Leppard Pyromania (40), Kate Bush The Kick Inside (45), Sport chat with the Six Nations kicking off and City heading to League two :-).
We also tear into Songs of Surrender the "new" project from the Bono Boys, reviews of James Yorkston live , Gaz Coombs new, Thin Lizzy's new 8 cd box set of Live and Dangerous and we even throw in some movie reviews. Thanks for listening.
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This episode we talk to genuine rock legends ANVIL before there show in Bournemouth (in a venue called the Anvil !). We chat to Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb Reiner about everything from early shows at Donnington, Movie Success and the new album "Impact is Imminent" . These guys really have stood the test of time since there debut album in 1981. Also on our Halloween show we talk about the Horror Show that is the UK government, Mercury and SAY Awards, review of the Banshees of Inisherin and the Aberdeen comedy festival. We also choose our favourite Horror movies and Halloween themed songs, enjoy.
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We have Steven Milne back on this week to talk about the new Little Kicks album "People Need Love" which is out now, and damn good it is too. Also in this episode is a review of the True North Festival and George Ezra at the P&J Live. In the news section we have Truss/Kwarteng banter, Gas pipeline sabotage and Roger Waters first farewell tour chat, enjoy
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Good to be back after a Summer Break. In this episode we have a feature interview with Steven Milne of Aberdeen Performing Arts all about the return of the True North festival which kicks off in Aberdeen on 22nd September.
In addition we have chat on the latest news on new PM, The Queen, Four Idles various trips to Europe for some gigs, the return of Bloodlands on BBC, Prequal series House of the Dragon and the Rings of Power and a review of Pink Floyds Animal "remix". Enjoy!
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What an episode we have for you with not one but two guests. First up we have Alan Stevens aka "The Media Coach" who is on to review the Abba voyage show at the Abba arena in London's Olympic park. Alan was one of the first to experience the Abbatars in concert and we discuss if this is the future of live gigs.
Our second guest is Stuart Charleton who came on to review the new Kendrick Lamar album and all things Fierce Beer, including the new premises and plans for the future.
Also on the menu in this crammed episode is the Platinum Jubilee, a review of Nuart, the return of Aberdeen's The Little Kicks with a new single and video along and live reviews of The Smile, Jeff Beck (with added Johnny Depp) and Kasabian.
Enjoy!
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