Danny McNamara (Embrace)

Back with another episode, but I must warn you, there will be another spell without any episodes, as you may know I had surgery to remove skin cancer, which has included a skin graft covering almost half of the right hand side of my cheek, me being me thought I'd be back at it within a couple of weeks but recovery has been slower than expected and all my cache of episodes has ran out, I will be back recording in the next few weeks but until then check out this episode and delve into the back catalogue as well!In this weeks episode, Zoe Cattrall, lead singer of the Australian band The Buoys, shares her journey from a music-loving childhood to navigating the complexities of the music industry. The discussion covers her early influences, the formation of the band, the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the excitement of supporting major acts as their career progresses. The list of major acts The Buoys have supported thus far is mega impressive, as is The Buoys back catalogue which includes 2 EP's as well as stunning debut album 'Lustre'And they are about to add to that with the release of their next album 'Concrete Cowboy' is out next week, order here:https://merchjungle.com/collections/the-buoys And they'll be touring the UK early next year as well! Buy tickets here:https://www.thebuoysband.com/showsIncluding Glasgow!!! https://432presents.seetickets.com/event/the-buoys/room-2/3705434?pre=artist&click_id=4fUOG8A8TRiguqDMvggdagWe spoke about all this and then Zoe picked her heroes to come for dinner!Pleas Like, Share and Subscribe to the podcast wherever you can and tell yer pals!Hope you enjoy!And heres all the links you need:https://www.instagram.com/the_buoyshttps://www.facebook.com/thebuoyshttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebuoyshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgZMtbDIV5PouQjJyEsljbQhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/338GHPl8NnzUwqpm6wpqjc?si=a36Tk3dgQGGRrsjTWTl_7Q&utm_medium=share&utm_source=linktree&nd=1&dlsi=22f893035a694d82https://www.thebuoysband.com/https://linktr.ee/the_buoys?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadfeJzrXLikpVdr8cBGFxUWNjWPoqL-5wXBXt23pVzLcybuKSzZrlah3Oo-nQ_aem_GBWa3BxoLbOaWDecBDx7iA

My guest this week is Bemz, a Nigerian-born musician who moved to London and later to Scotland, detailing his experiences growing up, his musical influences, and the evolution of his career in the Scottish rap scene. It highlights the impact of COVID-19 on his music career, leading to significant opportunities and collaborations, particularly with the band The Snuts. Also,Bemz discusses his music journey, the political climate in Scotland, and his experiences as a Celtic fan. He reflects on the importance of community, inclusivity, and the challenges faced by marginalized groups while also sharing his excitement about his latest music releases and future plans.Check out all Bemz's links below:https://www.instagram.com/bigbemz1/?hl=enhttps://x.com/bigbemz1https://www.facebook.com/Bigbemz1https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mDgS5iDj9A8snbNmtt9Ei?si=llgGvKJLTqaRIJRSccJJHQ

A bit different this week as i sit in the hotseat and let Steve Nussbaum of The Fantastival Podcast grills me both on my heroes and on my fantasy festival line up!Wediscussed the journey of transitioning from a podcast listener to a podcaster, the challenges and persistence in booking guests, and the impact of early podcasting experience. It also explores the evolution of the podcast, memorable episodes and guest experiences, future plans, and flexibility in podcasting.I must say its a bit uncomfortable having the tables turned, i definetley prefer asking the questions!Also make sure you go listen to The Fantastival Podcast!The Fantastival Podcast | Podcast on SpotifyTakeawaysPodcasting as a medium for personal and professional growthThe impact of influential guests on the success of a podcastChapters00:00 Dinner Party Guest Selection: Henrik Larsson

This week on the podcast my guest is Simon Williams of The Samurai Seven, a band back after a 20 year hiatus, a new EP just released and a run of gigs supporting The Boo Radleys.We discussed Simon's early life and influences, exploring the local music scene and emotional investment in his local football team. The connection between music and football is also highlighted. The conversation covers the influence of Teenage Fanclub on songwriting and vocal harmonies, the experience of gigging and touring, the changes in the modern music landscape, and the process of songwriting and exploration of contemporary themes in music.As i said the band have a new EP which you can check out below:Make It Real - EP by The Samurai Seven | SpotifyGig wise they play Portmouth Wedgewood Rooms on September 20thThe Samurai Seven Portsmouth Tickets, The Wedgewood Rooms Sep 20, 2026 | BandsintownAs well as dates with The Boo Radleys in November (Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and Lewes)And then Oslo Hackney in LondonThe Samurai Seven London Tickets, Oslo Hackney Nov 15, 2026 | Bandsintownand a hometown show in Oxford at The BullingdonThe Samurai Seven Oxford Tickets, The Bullingdon Nov 19, 2026 | BandsintownAnd check out their links below:InstagramFacebook

My next guest on the podcast is the amazing Colin MacIntyre aka Mull Historical Society.The conversation covers the early influences and music scene in Glasgow, the birth of Mull Historical Society, debut single and radio play, signing with Rough Trade and Geoff Travis, touring with The Strokes and festival performances, album creation and collaboration, and The Reindeer Section. The conversation delves into the journey of collaboration, the art of storytelling, and the influence of musical inspiration. It explores the connections and experiences that have shaped Colin's creative path, highlighting the significance of collaboration, storytelling, and musical influence in his work.As discussed Colin has a tour starting imminently and you can buy tickets here Mull Historical Societyand here is all the other links you'll need:Facebook FacebookMull Historical (@MullHistorical) / XInstagramInstagramMull Historical Society | Spotify

This week on the podcast I spoke to John Campbell of London band iC1's.The conversation covers the origins of iC1's, the band's influences, early beginnings, and the magic of their first rehearsal. It also delves into the challenges, recording of the 'Lowering the Tone' album (which subsequently was never released), and the band's reunion. The conversation covers a range of topics including the influence of age on music, changes in music release and consumption, the evolution of live music, the role of live shows in album sales, the shift in music promotion, upcoming album and shows, and as usual at the end John chose his heroes!Ticket links below for upcoming gigs as well as all their socials:iC1s - UniverseTickets: iC1s, London | Sat, 27 Feb 2027, 19:00 | Ticketmaster UKInstagramFacebookic1sofficial (@ic1sofficial) | TikTokiC1s - YouTubeHome | iC1sIC1s | Spotify

% years in the making i finally speak to Danny McNamara of Embrace, a band i've followed from the beginning in a career spanning 30 years so far!We discussed everything including his childhood, musical influences, struggles with OCD, and the band's journey through success, setbacks, and creative renewal. The conversation covers topics such as the band's collaborative dynamic, the songwriting process, the release of their new album, and the future plans for the band and its members. It also delves into the themes of creativity, artistic inspiration, and the impact of AI and billionaires on society.We mentioned a couple of podcast that Danny did discussing his OCD in more detail and i've included them below:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MQrke1n6ZT7gH1B1N0iND?si=e26a3991d9a84bf8 - The James McMahon Music Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6Cf3vQQYhkFuRWgWVJcI8F?si=a9ef905d075f48bb - Sound Affects Podcast: Music & Mental Health, with Katy Georgiouand here is links for Embrace including upcoming tour, book and Danny's spoken word tourLive - EmbraceGood Good People: The Story Of Embrace - Luxe Editionawaywithmedia.com/tours/danny-mcnamaraHome - EmbraceFacebookEmbrace (@embrace) / XInstagramEmbrace (@embrace_band) | TikTokEmbrace | SpotifyEmbrace - Up in Your Feelings (Official Video)Thanks for listening/watching, please continue to Like, Share, Subscribe and tell yer pals!

Tom Bellamy was one sixth of The Cooper Temple Clause, one of the best british bands of the noughties, after 3 fantastic albums the band split and Tom focused on remixes before forming Losers with Paul Mullen and Eddy Temple Morris, since then Losers have released 3 studio albums an EP and last Tuesday released their second track this year, the fantastic 'Daring To Begin' We spoke about all this and tons more and then Tom picked his heroes, I hope you enjoy the chat as much as I did, if so please like, share and subscribe wherever you can and also, tell yer pals! Word of mouth is better than any algorithm! Check out Tom's links below:InstagramLOSERS (@losersuk) / XFacebookLOSERS BAND - YouTubeStream LOSERS music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloudPassenger | LOSERS | LosersCLUB LOSERS — LOSERSLosers | SpotifyThe Cooper Temple Clause | Spotify

Andy MacLeod has done it all, he was initially in a band called The Pointy Birds (managed by a young Ricky Gervais) when the band folded he set up his own Record Label (Pointy Records) and along with previous guest Simon Williams ran Club Fandango, one of the most succesful indie club nights in the noughties and onwards which saw all the big names playing on their bills.Andy has just released his second book (Soho Days Camden Nights), as well as re-releasing his first (Anoint My Head: How I Failed To Make It As A Britpop Indie Rockstar)And he bring his live show to Edinburgh Fringe next week.Oh and he also fronts The InCureables (a tribute band to Crawley's finest!)You can hear all about it in the interview and then once your done click the links below to check out all Andy's work!Order the books here: Anoint My Head x Soho Days, Camden Nights - Book Bundle – omnibuspress.comEdinburgh Fringe tickets here: Just the Tonic Edinburgh – The best of comedy in the UKGet The InCureable's tickets here: The InCureables — Cure Tribute Official: Instagram, Facebook | LinktreePointy Records | The Clientele | Big Slice | Campag Velocet | Flotation Toy Warning | Ladybug Transistor | Tim Ten Yen | Color Filter | Yo Zushi | Cathead | Tall Tree 6ft ManAndy Macleod – Books|Songs|PodcastsInstagramFacebookPlease like, share and subscribe wherever you can!

Back after a while with David Bothwell, frontman of Ayrshire band, Ocean Views.We spoke about the bands career, which has spanned an EP and 2 albums, sometimes organised, sometimes chaotic, always energetic, the band have built lasting contacts throughout their career which has helped their journey and there's plenty more to come, starting with McChuills in Glasgow this Friday (17th July) buy tickets here Tickets: VSS Vol. 13 | Robin Brown | McChuills Glasgow Fri 17 July 2026Check out the bands links below:InstagramFacebookoceanviewsmusic - YouTubeOcean Views | Spotify