Podcasts by The Boys in the Band Podcast
Hey scenesters!
On The Boys in the Band Podcast we bring you exclusive interviews with the musicians who soundtracked the 00s indie scene.
The best gigs, the secrets to songwriting the biggest hits, and what came next… Hear the inside stories from your favourite bands.
If you loved that scene - The Libertines, Arctic Monkeys, Mystery Jets, The Cribs, The Maccabees, The Holloways etc - then this is the podcast for you!
Get in touch and let us know your favourite bands/songs/gigs from the era.
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Razorlight @ Hammersmith Apollo - REACTION PODCAST from 2023-05-12T22:08:11
Instant reaction after Razorlight SMASHED IT at Hammersmith Apollo on the final night of their tour. Awesome gig, so much energy (eventually!) down the front and great to see such a huge reception ...
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98: The Wombats - Dan Haggis on Liverpool 00s scene, a long-awaited No1 album and a changing sound from 2023-04-28T23:01:44
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we're delighted to be joined by Dan Haggis, drummer in The Wombats.Dan talks about the transformative impact of their dance floor fillers like 'Let's Dance...
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97: Tribes - Johnny Lloyd on the end of the 00s era, his band's comeback & Camden's best gig venues! from 2023-04-21T23:01:14
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we're delighted to be joined by Johnny Lloyd from Tribes.The band are back with a new album landing this summer and big tour plans - and we caught up with ...
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96: Meet Me In The Bathroom - Filmmakers Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace on their movie about the NYC 00s indie scene from 2023-03-31T23:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we're delighted to be joined by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace the filmmakers behind the fantastic new 00s indie f...
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95: Black Kids - Reggie Youngblood on lighting up the UK then and now, making music to dance to and quirky song titles from 2022-12-03T00:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we're delighted to be joined by Reggie Youngblood of Black Kids.
Pete and Rich saw their S... Listen
Pete and Rich saw their S... Listen
94: Tied to the 00s: Honey Moon - Sharing a recording studio with Babyshambles and playing ska punk with Mick Jones, growing up in the Birmingham scene, and a sun-kissed debut album from 2022-10-21T23:01
We continue our brand new spin-off series Tied to the 00s!
There are more exclusive interviews with 00s indie stars to come - but we want to hear from CURRENT bands a... Listen
There are more exclusive interviews with 00s indie stars to come - but we want to hear from CURRENT bands a... Listen
93: My 00s No1 Album - Killian from Boy & Bear makes his pick from 2022-10-14T23:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Killian Gavin from Boy & Bear picking his favourite albums from the 00s.
Boy & Bear fan? ... Listen
Boy & Bear fan? ... Listen
92: Tied to the 00s: The Howlers - Posting out the new EP, dizzy recording sessions, and a riotous Courteeners gig from 2022-10-07T23:01
We continue our brand new spin-off series Tied to the 00s!
There are more exclusive interviews with 00s indie stars to come - but we want to hear from CURRENT bands a... Listen
There are more exclusive interviews with 00s indie stars to come - but we want to hear from CURRENT bands a... Listen
91: My 00s No1 Album - Steve and Mark from Kodaline make their picks from 2022-09-09T23:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Steve Garrigan and Mark Prendergast from Kodaline picking their favourite albums from the 00s.
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90: Tied to the 00s: October Drift - iPod Mini playlists, rocking their local festival Glastonbury, and being mentored by Editors from 2022-08-19T23:01
We continue our brand new spin-off series Tied to the 00s!
There are more exclusive interviews with 00s indie stars to come - but we want to hear from CURRENT bands a... Listen
There are more exclusive interviews with 00s indie stars to come - but we want to hear from CURRENT bands a... Listen
89: Tied to the 00s: The Skinner Brothers - Wild live shows, Instagram vs reality in the music business, and touring with 00s icons from 2022-05-06T23:01
We continue our brand new spin-off series Tied to the 00s!
There are more exclusive interviews with 00s indie stars to come - but we want to hear from CURRENT bands a... Listen
There are more exclusive interviews with 00s indie stars to come - but we want to hear from CURRENT bands a... Listen
88: Tied to the 00s: RATS - Joe and Lowell on a 'flying' Liverpool scene, combining 00s inspirations with rap for their 'indie dub' sound, and supporting Liam Gallagher from 2022-04-29T23:01
We kick off our brand new spin-off series Tied to the 00s!
There are more exclusive interviews with 00s indie stars to come - but we want to hear from CURRENT bands ... Listen
There are more exclusive interviews with 00s indie stars to come - but we want to hear from CURRENT bands ... Listen
87: My 00s No1 Album - Mark Greaney from JJ72 picks () by Sigur Ros from 2022-04-19T23:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Mark Greaney from JJ72 picking his favourite album of the 00s.
He goes with () by
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86: JJ72 - Mark Greaney on playing Glastonbury at 20, a two-year transformation in the indie scene, and teaching the likes of Fontaines DC at music school from 2022-04-15T23:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we're delighted to be joined by Mark Greaney, formerly the frontman of JJ72.
The band burs... Listen
The band burs... Listen
85: My 00s No1 Album - Luke and Hugh from The Kooks pick albums by The Strokes and Jamie T from 2022-03-23T00:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Luke Pritchard and Hugh Harris from The Kooks picking their favourite albums of the 00s.
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84: The Kooks - Luke and Hugh on epic anniversary shows, new music, a breakout debut album and why their best is still to come from 2022-03-19T00:26:55
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we're delighted to be joined by Luke Pritchard and Hugh Harris from The Ko...
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83: My 00s No1 Album - Jim and David from Air Traffic pick albums by Dizzee Rascal and Arcade Fire from 2022-03-02T14:58:43
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Jim Maddock and David Jordan from Air Traffic picking their favourite albums of the 00s.
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82: Air Traffic - Flying high at a young age, record deal finances, going big in Belgium, and pool competitions at an iconic studio from 2022-02-26T00:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we're joined by David Jordan and Jim Maddock from Air Traffic.
One of BBC... Listen
One of BBC... Listen
81: My 00s No1 Album - James Walsh from Starsailor picks Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco from 2021-11-24T00:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with James Walsh from Starsailor picking his favourite album of the 00s.
James makes the case for Wilc... Listen
James makes the case for Wilc... Listen
80: Starsailor - James Walsh on 20 years of Love Is Here, acoustic guitars, a 'house banger' remix, and supporting The Rolling Stones from 2021-11-20T00:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we're joined by James Walsh from Starsailor.
It's 20 years since the band's huge debut al... Listen
It's 20 years since the band's huge debut al... Listen
79: My 00s No1 Album - Charles Cave from White Lies picks Now Here Is Nowhere by Secret Machines from 2021-11-17T00:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Charles Cave from White Lies picking his favourite album of the 00s.
Charles goes with the debut album fr... Listen
Charles goes with the debut album fr... Listen
78: White Lies and Fear of Flying - Charles Cave on how a mystery Myspace page launched White Lies, and touring with Jamie T, The Maccabees and more as Fear of Flying during the 00s indie scene from 2021-11-13T01:29:27
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we chat to Charles Cave from Fear of Flying and White Lies.
He tells us s... Listen
He tells us s... Listen
77: My 00s No1 Album - Chris Cester from Jet picks Veni Vidi Vicious by The Hives from 2021-11-10T00:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Chris Cester from Jet picking his favourite albums of the 00s.
Chris gives shout outs to The Strokes' Is ... Listen
Chris gives shout outs to The Strokes' Is ... Listen
76: Jet - Chris Cester on mega-hit 'Are You Gonna Be My Girl', great tour stories with Oasis, and how four Aussies stormed to global success from 2021-11-06T00:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we chat to Chris Cester from Jet.
He tells us about the Australian music scene - or lack o... Listen
He tells us about the Australian music scene - or lack o... Listen
75: My 00s No1 Album - Nick and Thomas from The Spinto Band picks albums by Beck and The Unicorns from 2021-11-03T00:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Nick Krill and Thomas Hughes from The Spinto Band picking their favourite albums of the 00s.
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74: The Spinto Band - Nick and Thomas on 'Oh Mandy', four albums, breaking out in the UK, and love for The Beatles from 2021-10-29T23:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we catch up with Nick Krill and Thomas Hughes from The Spinto Band.
These... Listen
These... Listen
73: My 00s No1 Album - Fred from Spector&Les Incompetents picks albums by The Mars Volta and The Video Nasties from 2021-10-26T23:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Fred Macpherson from Spector and Les Incompetents naming his favourite album of the 00s era.
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72: Spector&Les Incompetents - Fred Macpherson on the London 00s indie scene, the search for the right sound, and a new album from 2021-10-22T23:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we catch up with Fred Macpherson currently of Spector and formerly of Les Incompetents
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71: My 00s No1 Album - Tahita and Andy from New Young Pony Club pick albums by Life Without Buildings and Bloc Party from 2021-09-07T23:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Tahita Bulmer and Andy Spence from New Young Pony Club naming their favourite albums of the 00s ...
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70: New Young Pony Club - Tahita and Andy on lyrical precision, claps and cowbells, and bizarre gigs in Hong Kong and Kazakhstan from 2021-09-03T23:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we catch up with Tahita Bulmer and Andy Spence from New Young Pony Club.
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69: My 00s No1 Album - Tom from Black Wire picks The Moldy Peaches album from 2021-08-31T23:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Tom Greatorex from Black Wire naming his favourite album of the 00s era.
Tom picks The Moldy Peac... Listen
Tom picks The Moldy Peac... Listen
68: Black Wire - Tom Greatorex on rocking the Leeds scene, life on tour with The Cribs, and the Black Wire gig that inspired I Predict A Riot from 2021-08-27T23:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we catch up with Tom Greatorex from Black Wire.
The band burst onto the scene in Leeds and... Listen
The band burst onto the scene in Leeds and... Listen
67: My 00s No1 Album - Ben and Kieran from The Cooper Temple Clause pick albums by Arcade Fire and Interpol from 2021-08-24T23:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Ben Gautrey and Kieran Mahon from The Cooper Temple Clause naming their favourite albums of the 0...
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66: The Cooper Temple Clause - Ben and Kieran on touring the world, fancy dress Thursdays, and chaotic football matches with Muse from 2021-08-20T23:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we talk to Ben and Kieran from The Cooper Temple Clause about how this gang of mat...
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65: My 00s No1 Album - Matt Maust from Cold War Kids picks The Good, The Bad&The Queen from 2021-08-17T23:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Matt Maust from Cold War Kids naming his favourite album of the 00s era.
He picks The Good, The B... Listen
He picks The Good, The B... Listen
64: Cold War Kids - Matt Maust on motivation and longevity, their Modest Mouse connections, and writing music with beer glasses from 2021-08-13T23:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we talk to Matt Maust from Cold War Kids about the band's long career, with album number nine comin...
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63: Giddy Stratospheres - Laura Jean Marsh tells us about her new film set in the heart of the 00s indie scene from 2021-08-11T23:01
In this special bonus episode of The Boys in the Band Podcast we chat to Laura Jean Marsh, writer, director, and actor in new film Giddy Stratospheres...
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62: My 00s No1 Album - Felix from The Maccabees picks Natural History by I Am Kloot from 2021-08-09T23:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Felix White from The Maccabees, naming his favourite album of the 00s era.
He picks Natural Histo... Listen
He picks Natural Histo... Listen
61: The Maccabees - Felix White on the story behind award-winning albums, electric live shows, and indie-cricket crossovers! from 2021-08-06T23:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we talk to Felix White from The Maccabees about the band's four albums, electric live shows and why...
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60: My 00s No1 Album - Nick from Kaiser Chiefs picks Is This It by The Strokes from 2021-08-03T23:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Nick Hodgson, founding member and former drummer with Kaiser Chiefs, naming his favourite album of the era.
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59: Kaiser Chiefs - Nick Hodgson on 'I Predict A Riot', his 'magic piano', doing it differently, and songwriting for others from 2021-07-30T23:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we talk to Nick Hodgson formerly of Kaiser Chiefs, on their rise to becoming one of Britain's bigge...
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58: My 00s No1 Album - Sym from The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster picks Relationship of Command by At The Drive-In from 2021-05-11T23:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Sym Gharial, bass player in The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, naming his favourite album of the era.
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57: The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster - Sym Gharial on Brighton and bass lines, Liam Gallagher's favourite music video, and a surprising movie role from 2021-05-07T23:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we talk to Sym Gharial from The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, the hard rocking band from Brigh...
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56: The Horrors - Faris Badwan on being inspired by the 00s indie club scene, the evolving sound of the band, and what's coming next from 2021-04-30T23:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we talk about London's iconic indie club scene of the mid-2000s with The Horrors frontman Faris Badwan.
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55: My 00s No1 Album - Boy Kill Boy pick albums by Interpol, The Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster, and more! from 2021-04-27T23:01
For this week's #my00sNo1album challenge we were joined by three of the four members of Boy Kill Boy.
Chris, Shaz, and Kev picked a variety of selec... Listen
Chris, Shaz, and Kev picked a variety of selec... Listen
54: Boy Kill Boy - From Banksy's role in their formation, and a surreal Top of the Pops appearance, to recording in LA after a rapid rise from 2021-04-23T23:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we're joined by all four members of Boy Kill Boy to hear their story - and there are a lot of laughs along the way! ...
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53: My 00s No1 Album - Adam from Babyshambles picks Let's Get Out Of This Country by Camera Obscura from 2021-04-20T23:01
Our series of bonus podcasts continues with Adam Ficek, drummer in Babyshambles, naming his favourite album of the era.
He picks Camera Obscura's 200... Listen
He picks Camera Obscura's 200... Listen
52: Babyshambles - Adam Ficek on stepping into a whirlwind, writing, recording, and touring with Pete Doherty, psychotherapy and much more! from 2021-04-16T23:01
This week we celebrate the ONE YEAR anniversary of The Boys in the Band Podcast with a fantastic chat with Adam Ficek from Babyshambles.
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51: The Music - Adam Nutter on a rapid rise and wild ride, iconic artwork, and why he didn't touch his guitar for 10 years from 2021-04-09T23:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we chat to Adam Nutter, guitarist in The Music.
While their hotly-anti... Listen
While their hotly-anti... Listen
50: My 00s No1 Album - Rab from Glasvegas picks Standing on the Shoulder of Giants by Oasis from 2021-04-06T23:01
'My 00s No1 Album' is back - and our series of bonus podcasts returns with Rab Allan from Glasvegas naming his favourite album of the era.
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49: Glasvegas - Rab Allan on being discovered by Alan McGee and Carl Barat, tour tales with U2, Kings of Leon and Oasis, a long-awaited fourth album, and living in the Amazon! from 2021-04-02T23:01
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we catch up with Rab Allan, guitarist in Glasvegas as the Scottish band launch their new album, God...
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48: The Pigeon Detectives - Singer Matt Bowman on the band's hit singles, riotous tours, and a famous Live Lounge performance from 2021-03-27T00:01
The Boys in the Band Podcast is back! After an extended dry January we return with a storming episode with Matt Bowman, the lead singer of <...
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47: The Hives - Howlin' Pelle Almqvist on being a seven-year overnight success, the secrets to their famous live shows, and why rock 'n' roll is in your genes from 2020-12-23T00:01
We bring you a Boys in the Band Podcast Christmas Special with Howlin' Pelle Almqvist, the lead singer of The Hives!
We chat to Pell... Listen
We chat to Pell... Listen
46: My 00s No1 Album - Matt from The Dead 60s picks Some Cities by Doves from 2020-12-19T00:01
The 'My 00s No1 Album' series of bonus podcasts continues with Matt McManamon from The Dead 60s back on the show to name his favourite albums...
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45: My 00s No1 Album - Jon and Maz from Little Man Tate pick Up the Bracket and Original Pirate Material from 2020-12-12T00:01
The 'My 00s No1 Album' series of bonus podcasts continues with Little Man Tate members Jon and Maz coming back onto the show to name their favourite albums of...
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44: My 00s No1 Album - Alfie from The Holloways picks Hot Fuss by The Killers from 2020-12-05T00:01
The 'My 00s No1 Album' series of bonus podcasts continues with The Holloways singer Alfie Jackson coming back onto the show to name his favourite album of the...
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43: My 00s No1 Album - Joseph from The Tunics picks Up the Bracket by The Libertines from 2020-12-02T00:01
The 'My 00s No1 Album' series of bonus podcasts continues with The Tunics singer Joseph Costello naming his favourite album of the era.
He goes for <... Listen
He goes for <... Listen
42: The Tunics - Joseph Costello on being inspired by the Libertines, becoming a hit in Germany, and being banned from playing live by Croydon Council from 2020-11-28T00:01
Joseph Costello from The Tunics joins us this week on The Boys in the Band Podcast and tells us about the rapid rise of his band who were si...
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41: My 00s No1 Album - Ronnie from Littl'ans picks A Hundred Miles Off by The Walkmen from 2020-11-25T00:01
The 'My 00s No1 Album' series of bonus podcasts continues with Indie DJ and former Littl'ans member Ronnie Joice naming his favourite album o...
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40: Ronnie Joice - Littl’ans, touring with Babyshambles, London's best indie club nights of the '00s from 2020-11-21T00:01
Ronnie Joice - self-described 'madman in Littl'ans - has some great stories from the 00s indie scene and he came onto The Boys in the Band Podcast tell share...
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39: Our influences - The Libertines: Gary Powell on what the band were listening to when they recorded Up The Bracket from 2020-11-18T00:01
We were going to ask Gary Powell from The Libertines to name his favourite album from the 00s... but we ended up talking about the music the band were listen...
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38: The Libertines - Gary Powell on the music, the mayhem, and the magic, plus Pete&Carl's bond, and what's next from 2020-11-14T00:01
Gary Powell from The Libertines is this week's very special guest on The Boys in the Band Podcast.
The legendary drummer ... Listen
The legendary drummer ... Listen
37: My 00s No1 Album - Sam from Hope of the States picks In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country by Boards of Canada from 2020-11-11T00:01
The 'My 00s No1 Album' series of bonus podcasts continues with Sam Herlihy from Hope of the States naming his favourite album of the era.
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36: Hope of the States - Sam Herlihy on epic albums, a big-money record deal, and a career-switch to the restaurant industry from 2020-11-07T00:01
Hope of the States were a band like few others during the 00s indie scene - delivering epic rock music with a powerful message. And on this week's show singer Sam Herlihy tel...
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35: My 00s No1 Album - James from Mumm-Ra picks Clap Your Hands Say Yeah by Clap Your Hands Say Yeah from 2020-11-04T00:01
The 'My 00s No1 Album' series of bonus podcasts continues with James New from Mumm-Ra naming his favourite album of the era.
He goes... Listen
He goes... Listen
34: Mumm-Ra - She's Got You High and a movie soundtrack, favourite gig venues, and tears after a Fuji Rock Festival show from 2020-10-31T06:00
Mumm-Ra singer James New joins us on this week's The Boys in the Band Podcast to chat to us about the band's album, their standout shows - a...
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33: My 00s No1 Album - Bjorn Agren from Razorlight picks Is This It by The Strokes from 2020-10-28T06:00
The 'My 00s No1 Album' series of bonus podcasts continues with Bjorn Agren from Razorlight naming his favourite album of the era.
Re... Listen
Re... Listen
32: Razorlight - Bjorn on the band's classic albums and new music, headlining huge festivals, and the real Johnny Borrell from 2020-10-24T05:00
Razorlight became one of Britain's biggest bands and topped the charts with stellar albums and singles during the 2000s. In this episode of The Boys in the Band Podca...
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31: My 00s No1 Album - Graham Wright from Tokyo Police Club picks Fever to Tell by Yeah Yeah Yeahs from 2020-10-21T05:00
The 'My 00s No1 Album' series of bonus podcasts continues with Graham Wright from Tokyo Police Club naming his favourite album of the era.
Remember, you can catch up with our full cha... Listen
Remember, you can catch up with our full cha... Listen
30: Tokyo Police Club - Graham Wright on huge festival shows, almost leaving their biggest hit off the album, and appearing on Desperate Housewives from 2020-10-17T05:00
On this week's show we're joined by Tokyo Police Club's Graham Wright to talk about the Canadian band's journey from Ontario to touring the world - and how they ended up on De...
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29: My 00s No1 Album - Rob, Grant&Deano from The Rifles from 2020-10-14T05:00
The 'My 00s No1 Album' series of bonus podcasts continues with Rob, Grant and Deano from The Rifles naming their favourite albums of the era.
Remember, you can catch up with our full... Listen
Remember, you can catch up with our full... Listen
28: The Rifles - The best backstage bars, playing with Paul Weller, appearing on Soccer AM, and much more! from 2020-10-10T05:00
This week on The Boys in the Band Podcast we have a Friday night in with Rob Pyne, Grant Marsh and Dean Mumford from
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27: My 00s No1 Album - Coz from Larrikin Love picks Panic Prevention by Jamie T from 2020-10-07T05:00
The 'My 00s No1 Album' series of bonus podcasts continues with drummer Coz Kerrigan from Larrikin Love naming his favourite album of the era.
It's a blinder - and he has some great s... Listen
It's a blinder - and he has some great s... Listen
26: Larrikin Love - Coz Kerrigan on The Freedom Spark, burning out, and that mythical Thamesbeat scene from 2020-10-03T05:00
Larrikin Love burned briefly but brightly and their brilliance is reflected in the fact they have been the most-requested interview by The Boys in the Band Podcast
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25: My 00s No1 Album - Baz from the Fratellis picks Howl by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club from 2020-09-30T05:00
We're kicking off a new series of bonus podcasts, where we'll be asking musicians who soundtracked the 00s indie scene for their favourite album of the era.
Baz from the Fratellis ge... Listen
Baz from the Fratellis ge... Listen
24: The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger, cracking America, a hiatus and a comeback, and new album news from 2020-09-26T05:00
Duh-duh do, duh-duh do, duh-duh duh-duh duh-duh do...! The Fratellis wrote one of the most iconic songs of the 00s indie scene - Chelsea Dagger. On this week's The
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23: The Dead 60s - Matt McManamon on Riot Radio, breaking America, an unreleased second album, and playing with The Specials from 2020-09-12T05:00
Matt McManamon was frontman for ska rockers The Dead 60s who had a breakout hit with Riot Radio - a track which gained them success in USA as well as here in...
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22: Hot Hot Heat - Steve Bays on pop and punk, the best UK venues, building a recording studio, and hit single Bandages from 2020-09-05T05:00
Canada's finest Hot Hot Heat became huge hits on both sides of the Atlantic after their debut album Make Up The Breakdown landed in 2002.
Singer Steve Bays <... Listen
Singer Steve Bays <... Listen
21: The Long Blondes - Kate Jackson and Dorian Cox on being unsigned stars then indie disco hits... and making the NME Cool List from 2020-08-29T05:00
The Long Blondes were Britain's best unsigned band - until Rough Trade picked up the indie disco favourites, with Giddy Stratospheres among their standout tunes.
Bu... Listen
Bu... Listen
20: Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Accidental internet pioneers, getting experimental, and famous fans from 2020-08-22T05:00
On this week's show, Alec Ounsworth tells us the Clap Your Hands Say Yeah story - from the inspiration behind that standout name and how they rose to prominen...
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19: Blood Red Shoes - Laura-Mary Carter on a distinctive, developing sound, running a record label, and why #brokenrecord matters from 2020-08-15T05:00
Laura-Mary Carter is one half of Blood Red Shoes along with Steven Ansell and this week on The Boys in the Band Podcast she tells the story ...
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18: The Pipettes - Rose Elinor Dougall on a 50s/60s concept, manufacturing pop, and breaking away as a solo artist from 2020-08-08T05:00
Rose Elinor Dougall was one of the founding members of The Pipettes and she tells The Boys in the Band Podcast about the 50s/60s-inspired co...
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17: Special Needs - A critically-acclaimed rise, a delayed debut album, controversy, comebacks, and a new solo project from 2020-08-01T05:00
Special Needs singer Zachery Stephenson joins The Boys in the Band Podcast this week to discuss his former band's critically-acclaimed rise ...
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16: Athlete - Joel Pott on south London roots, Wires, and writing songs with George Ezra from 2020-07-25T05:00
Joel Pott was frontman of indie band Athlete and he tells The Boys in the Band Podcast about south London's influence on the band, how they ...
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15: Joe Carnall - Milburn, Reverend and The Makers, Good Cop Bad Cop, comparisons with Arctic Monkeys, and lots of football analogies from 2020-07-18T05:00
Singer and bass player in Milburn, Joe Carnall had an early taste of success with his band as they emerged from a thriving Sheffield indie scene while the mem...
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14: Vincent Vincent and the Villains - Mark Ogus on becoming indie DJ favourites, a Rumble with Charlie Waller, Top of the Pops disillusionment, and a new career with Monty's Deli from 2020-07-15T05:00
We bring you a midweek special, which ties in nicely with Saturday's The Rumbles Strips episode. Mark Ogus was lead singer and guitarist in Vincent Vi...
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13: The Rumble Strips - Charlie Waller on trumpets, performing with Mark Ronson, and Copenhagen vs Cuba from 2020-07-11T05:00
Charlie Waller was the lead singer of The Rumble Strips - a 00s indie band with a distinct sound thanks to their use of brass instruments. He talks us throug...
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12: Rebecca Lucy Taylor - Slow Club to Self Esteem, indie folk to pop, plus painting, poetry, and a Lady Gaga review! from 2020-07-04T05:00
Rebecca Lucy Taylor was one half of Sheffield indie folk band Slow Club with Charles Watson and the pair built a dedicated following over the course of their...
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11: Preston - The Ordinary Boys, Celebrity Big Brother, Nevermind the Buzzcocks, Philadelphia, and songwriting hits for others from 2020-06-27T05:00
Preston and his band The Ordinary Boys made waves when they emerged on the scene in 2004 with a string of hits and a highly acclaimed debut album. Then they ...
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10: Har Mar Superstar - Beats and briefs, wild London parties, collaborating with indie stars, and how his colouring books are helping COVID-19 victims from 2020-06-20T05:00
Har Mar Superstar - aka Sean Tillman - may have been making cheeky, kinky, beats-based music in outlandish outfits but he was immersed in the 00s indie scene, too, thanks to ...
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9: Art Brut - From forming a band to playing with Oasis, indie dust-ups, Emily Kane, and comic book heroes from 2020-06-13T05:00
With distinctive lyrics and a punk rock sound, Art Brut became cult heroes during the 2000s indie scene. Their songs about former girlfriends, little brothers and modern art m...
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8: The Von Bondies - C'mon C'mon magic, UK breakthrough, women who rock, and the comeback from 2020-06-06T05:00
US band The Von Bondies scored a huge hit with C'mon C'mon in 2004 and became indie fan favourites in the UK on the back of its success. But that iconic tune of the era has a ...
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7: Beans On Toast - Alt-folk inspirations, running iconic indie club nights, prolific songwriting secrets, and releases in lockdown from 2020-05-30T05:00
Beans On Toast - aka Jay McAllister - was at the heart of the London indie scene in the 2000s.
A prolific alt-folk songwriter, his social commentaries - often in co... Listen
A prolific alt-folk songwriter, his social commentaries - often in co... Listen
6: The Automatic - A Monster hit, a top 10 'robbery', a line-up change&Welsh inspirations from 2020-05-23T05:00
What's that coming over the hill? It's The Automatic! The Welsh band made a stunning breakthrough with hit single Monster in 2006 and debut album Not Accepted Anywhere was a b...
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5: The Subways - Unsigned at Glasto, rock&roll kings&queens, Cambridge Uni, and a new album in lockdown from 2020-05-16T05:00
The Subways were playing Glastonbury before they were even signed and launched into a rapid rise with hits including 'Rock & Roll Queen' and 'Oh Yeah' propelling them to ...
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4: Frank Turner - Hardcore to troubadour, playing the Olympics, saving music venues&writing a new album in lockdown from 2020-05-09T05:00
Frank Turner made the unlikely switch from hardcore band Million Dead to folk-punk singer-songwriter in the mid 2000s and has since racked up eight studio albums and over 2,0...
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3: The Holloways - Highs, lows and loss, Pitbull and Pete Doherty, and a 2020 return from 2020-05-02T05:00
North London's finest, The Holloways were fan favourites and industry darlings at the peak of the indie scene in 2006. With radio-friendly hits like Generator and Two Left Fee...
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2: The Futureheads - The Hounds of Love story, representing Sunderland, getting experimental&mental health in the music industry from 2020-04-24T07:00
The Futureheads burst onto the indie music scene in 2004 with their distinctive vocal harmonies and art-punk influences. They’ve released six studio albums featuring a whole ...
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1: Little Man Tate - The Sheffield scene, fan connections, rivalry regrets, fashion faux pas&comeback plans from 2020-04-18T08:33:17
Little Man Tate broke out of the exciting Sheffield scene in 2005 alongside the likes of Arctic Monkeys and Reverend and The Makers and immediately developed a dedicated fan ...
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The Boys in the Band Podcast is coming! from 2020-04-16T14:31:41
Hey scenesters!
On The Boys in the Band Podcast we bring you exclusive interviews with the musicians who soundtracked the 00s indie scene.
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