Adam Kirkup

My guest today is Sam Heaton from the ambient post-rock band Eyre Llew. Sam and I go back around two decades, having both grown up gigging and sharing line-ups across the grassroots scene.What started as a solo project for Sam eventually expanded into the five-piece line-up Eyre Llew is today. Following their 2017 debut album Atelo, they hit the road for an ambitious world tour - taking in everywhere from Taiwan and South Korea to Slovakia and Latvia, alongside two slots at Glastonbury.It's been a long time coming, but they’re finally back with their long-awaited follow-up album, Bloom, which they’re launching right here in Nottingham at The Nest on the 15th of November.In this episode, we discuss:Growing up as a metalheadSam's worst gig and the brawl that ensuedHow a pop-punk song was the starting point for his track 'Silo'Writing lyrics in South Korean고마워요, 와줘서!Links:🎧 Listen to Eyre LlewOfficial WebsiteBandcamp📱 Follow Eyre LlewInstagramFacebookX (Twitter)🎟️ Live EventsTickets: Bloom Album Launch at The Nest, Nottingham (15th Nov 2026)📹 Watch'Silo' (Live at St Mary's Church)

My guest today is the wonderful Chris Fahy - affectionately known through the Nottingham scene and potentially wider as "Chris from Molars", guitarist and songwriter in the emo band Molars (if you didn't catch that from the nickname).Molars blend the pop sensibilities of bands like The 1975 with the heart of bands like The Wonder Years and Taking Back Sunday. If you catch them live, there's always a good chance you'll hear a classic pop-punk cover thrown in for good measure. We actually have a show together on November 14th at The Bodega in Nottingham if you fancy coming on down!In this episode, we dive into:Chris's early days, from village festival gigs to an undying love for Guns N' RosesA deep-dive track breakdown of Molars' pop-punk rager, 'Mully'A top tip to cheat the Co-Op meal deal

Thanks for checking out One Track Mind, where I sit down with fellow songwriters and close friends to peek under the hood of their creative process, discuss their biggest influences, and break down the art of songcraft.This time, i'm joined by longtime friend and fellow pub quiz aficionado Ryan Crick, guitarist and driving force behind Nottingham emo band Pillow Fort. I first came across Pillow Fort through the UK DIY Emo Discord server and was instantly hooked on their mix of heartfelt, anthemic melodies and intricate, twinkly riffs. Since then they've shared stages with the likes of Fresh and Michael Cera Palin, and we've even played a few shows together along the way.Ry and I dig into the songwriting behind Pillow Fort's new record, "Indefinite, but not Forever", out now. The band are hitting the road for a full UK tour in support, with a launch show at JT Soar in Nottingham on October 24th. Don't miss it!In this episode, we discuss:Alternate guitar tuningsElliott Minor beefMalted milk biscuitsA potential new gig for George as a Kermit the Frog impersonator at funerals?If you enjoyed the conversation, please like, subscribe, and drop a comment below with your favourite biscuit

In this inaugural episode, I'm joined by the incredibly talented Adam Kirkup. After hearing his music for the first time, my immediate thought was "I need to play gigs with this man"— and we’re doing just that with a run of shows together later this month in Nottingham and Chester!We dive deep into Adam's unique approach to lyricism - from capturing quiet, everyday moments like a late-night glass of wine after putting the kids to bed, to detailing the harsh realities of the musician's grind on his new track Amateur, Baby ("Driving 95 miles for a six-ticket show"). Plus, Adam shares the beautiful story behind his song 'Mercy'.In this episode, we discuss:Adam’s early days throwing shoes on stage in a punk bandKey songwriting influences, including Bright Eyes and Joanna NewsomHis family’s undying love for Donny OsmondThe undisputed greatness of Rington's Chocolate Brazil Nut BiscuitsIf you enjoyed the conversation, please like, subscribe, and drop a comment below with your favourite biscuit!Follow Adam:https://adamkirkup.com/