Bucket Hat Culture

Welcome back to the BHC Podcast. For this episode I was joined by the trumpeter from Red Rum Club, Joe The Blow. We discussed their new album ‘How To Steal The World’, the excitement that comes with the return of live music and how it is playing the trumpet in a band like Red Rum Club. Enjoy!

This week I was joined by the lead singer from the great Liverpool band that is RATS, Joe Maddocks. We discuss the band’s latest single ‘The Daily Grind’ as well as their soon to be released EP ‘It Is What It Is’ and how the band have adapted during lockdown. Stay tuned for the end to hear why Joe chose the Zanzibar, Liverpool as his Small Venue of The Week and find out how well he does when I quiz him on his own music! Also, find out this week’s 15% discount code for a ‘mad fer it’ bucket hat at the end!

This week I was joined by Cascade who released their great latest single ‘Coming Back To You’ back in April and have big things planned over the next few months and years. We also have two new segments starting this week: Small Venue of The Week (where the guest tells me their favourite small venue they’ve played at and we have a bit of a chat about it) as well as You Should Know This (where I ask the band about their own band to see how well they know themselves - let’s just say some of their answers were interesting haha!). ENJOY!

This week I was joined by Matt from Apollo Junction who have just signed a record deal with Shed Load Records. We discussed the band’s recent success, their big hometown gig in Leeds next year and Matt’s pleasant surprise at hearing his band on Match of the Day! Enjoy the interview!

This week I was joined by the lead singer from Social Room, Marty Smith. We discussed everything from their latest single, ‘Brightstar’, his aspirations of releasing a great album and his favourite gigs. Social Room Instagram: @socialroomband .

This week I was joined by Andrew Cushin. We discussed his latest single 'Waiting For The Rain', signing a record deal with Virgin, and what his favourite album of all time is. Enjoy!

This week I was joined by Frances Doran - the lead singer from Red Rum Club. We talk about their debut album Matador, their headline UK tour and the unique nature of having a trumpet in an indie band. Enjoy and go check out their latest single ‘Eleanor’!

This week I was joined by Columbia to discuss their latest single, Glory People, their highlight gigs and festivals. Go check out their tracks via the link in their Instagram @colu.mbia!

This week I was joined by indie rock Manchester band: Freeda who released their incredible latest single 'Let Me Down' last mointh. We discussed everything from their strongest musical influences, the creation of the record artwork, their recording processes and the fun they've been having as a band while in lockdown. As ever, if you enjoy, if you enjoy, be sure to subscribe wherever you're listening and if that is on iTunes, don't forget to leave a rating and review to help me improve the quality and production of my podcasts.

Welcome back! This week I talk to The Perps about their debut single ‘Cut It’ their recording processes and the joys of being in a band. Enjoy!