83 - Arctic Monkeys' Imminent Return?

The new Ash album 'Ad Astra' is out now, and this week we're releasing our interview with frontman Tim Wheeler!He tells us all about the new record and working with Graham Coxon. He also talks 30 years of Girl From Mars, the Oasis reunion and plenty more.ORDER AD ASTRA HERE: https://ash-official.com/

This week, we discuss the rumours surrounding an Arctic Monkeys return, with a potential new album and tour on the horizon. We discuss the band's history and the divisive nature of their most recent records.Charlie talks Tramlines Festival, Westside Cowboy, and The Libertines, and we look ahead to Green Man & Fontaines D.C. at Wythenshawe Park, Manchester. Also plenty of new music chat, including The Last Dinner Party, The Royston Club, Royel Otis & more.Photo Credit: NME

This week, after an overdue recap of Glastonbury Festival 2025, we're discussing the Oasis reunion and their triumphant homecoming shows at Heaton Park, Manchester. We discuss setlist, Gallagher Hill, performances, support bands, and whether we can expect any new music...Photo Credit: Big Brother Recordings

This week, we're talking all about Pulp, including new album "More" and the Secretglasto unveiling of the band as Glastonbury's "Patchwork" secret set. We also talk new music, including Wolf Alice and Shame, and finalise our secret set predictions for Glastonbury, including Haim, Mumford & Sons, Lewis Capaldi & Lorde!PHOTO CREDIT: Sacha Lecca/Rolling Stone via Getty Images

This week, we are joined by The Farm's frontman Peter Hooton to discuss their first new album in three decades, "Let The Music (Take Control)", out Friday June 20th.Peter tells us about how Nile Rodgers influenced the new album and what fans can expect from the record, including his personal favourite track. He also takes us back to the 1990's and The Farm's early days, with stories about Liverpool, Manchester, Oasis, Alan McGee, The Clash, Happy Mondays and plenty more.

This week, we're embracing festival season, picking out some stand-out festivals lineups from the UK and aboard, before honing in on Glastonbury. We discuss who we think could be performing a secret set at Glastonbury this year, and the controversy surrounding Kneecap's slot. We also discuss the sad news about The Leadmill's legal eviction challenge, and there's plenty of new music chat.

This week, we are joined by Chris McClure to discuss the Day Fever tour - the UK & Ireland's biggest daytime party! Chris discusses the origins of the event and working alongside his brother Jon (Reverend & The Makers) and Vicky McClure (Line of Duty, This Is England). We also discuss Chris's fame as the face of Arctic Monkeys' iconic debut album cover - "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not", and his association with the Sheffield music scene. And Chris discusses those Steve Bracknall comparisons...

This week, we have something a little bit different on the podcast. We are joined by PDC Darts Referee and Spotter, Owen Binks. Owen is a huge music fan, and not only does he tell us about his own favourite bands and gigs, he talks to us about the connection between music and darts, from the walk-on music to making the big events. Owen even choose his own walk-on song... He also talks all about darts, from how he got into refereeing to the effect Luke Littler's emergence has had on the sport!

The Snuts' frontman Jack Cochrane joins us to discuss their slot at Neighbourhood Weekender next month. He tells us about the band's forthcoming new music, family life as fathers and husbands, and how the "Millennials" chapter went for The Snuts. Photo Credit: Gary Williamson

The former frontman of Fun Lovin' Criminals is releasing a solo album and heading out on tour, and Huey Morgan is on the podcast this week to tell us all about it. He talks about leaving the band and how he feels about his former bandmates continuing without him. He tells us about working with Alan McGee and what to expect from the new music. Photo Credit: Ashley Greb