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The Chas Palmer-Williams Podcast
Hosted by Chas Palmer-Williams · EN
This Music Doesn’t Belong To You
In the late 90-s and early 2000’s the Uk saw an explosion of bands that loosely fitted under the umbrella of punk. Hundreds of bands played up and down the country playing thousands of shows each year. In this season’s podcast Chas interviews ket members of that scene and try’s to uncover the reason why hardly any of the major press gave this scene coverage and if some of those DIY ethics can help us now in ever day life.
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Davey Warsop: Producer, The Beat Union, Suede Head, Not
Jan 2000:56:28Tap to summarizeSend a textDave is an old mate. He’s one of those people when ever you catch up with them, you always leave feeling happier and more positive. A 90s punk kid and a connoisseur of the more lo-fi uk scene in the 90s, Dave’s band got signed to a major and he lived the dream. Washing up on the shores of California, Dave became a producer working with some incredible bands. I’ll let Dave update you on who they are. This interview got me super hyped to listen to the older punk band sin the uk and fuck it, I’m going to have Dave on again just to reminisce about those underground legends of the UK scene. Anyone, I hope you enjoy it and much love, Chas Support the show
Transcribe →Quick chat special! Slow Gherkin.
Dec 500:17:59Tap to summarizeSend a text25 years ago my band Lightyear toured with a fantastic band from Santa Cruz, California. I had a special quick chat with them to share some news! (Listen then click the link below, otherwise it may spoil it!) https://linktr.ee/ACAtickets?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAOfyrhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAaeMMW306kgkAIuiOmK6YmVw0DFvtXBolHeEI6lt73AZVSo6hio_mfoH5NTxtA_aem_G2pxeB11sLGvYJqcjvZdUQ&brid=8NSimDvSEAPA7HoNlDatkgSupport the show
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Sam McGregor: Signature Brew, Grown at Home
Oct 2001:17:15Tap to summarizeSend a textSam McGregor was a member of the British ska punk band Grown at Home and is the cofounder of Signature Brew, founded in 2011 with his cousin Tom in an attempt to improve the terrible quality and variety of the beer available at live music shows. Since then they’ve produced countless collaboration brews with British bands and musicians, and built their company into a multimillion pound concern which employs over 100 people. Signature Brew now owns three venues, hosts regular live music and is London’s biggest independent brewery.Chas chats to Sam about how being in a DIY punk band has informed his career in business, what it’s like to try and be a founder who isn’t a bastard and whether your job can make you happy. There are surprisingly few references to Alan Partridge.The theme music is ‘Stop I Want to Get Off’ by Big Fin aka Matt Reynolds, whose music can be found at https://matthewreynolds.bandcamp.com/musicFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cpwpod/Receive advance, unedited editions of the podcast by supporting us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ChaspwThis episode was produced and mixed by Pete FraserSupport the show
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Laila K and Barney Boom: Sonic Boom 6, Suicide Bid, Rebel Alliance Records
Sep 1701:35:28Tap to summarizeSend a textLaila K and Barney Boom are the two founding members of Sonic Boom 6, a Manchester band whose career spans multiple scenes and genres. They were an essential part of the 1990s-2000’s wave of UK punk and still are at the forefront today, launching a new album soon . In this episode Chas speaks to Laila and Barney about their roots, the struggles of not being a cookie-cutter punk band and where they have ended up today It is a very personal look into the lives of theses two multitalented musicians. If you want to support the podcast you can do here:https://www.patreon.com/ChaspwThis helps keep the lights on and goes into the continuation of this podcast so a massive thank you!!!The theme music ‘Stop, I Want to Get Off’ by Big Fin aka Matthew Reynolds, whose music is available at https://matthewreynolds.bandcamp.com/musicThis episode was produced by Pete FraserSupport the show
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Matt Reynolds: Howards Alias, David Ransom, Drawings, Thinkpol, Skylar
Aug 1301:35:16Tap to summarizeSend a textMatthew Reynolds is a singer and guitarist from Southampton who rose to prominence throughhis band Howard’s Alias, who were an integral part of the UK punk scene of the 00s, touringrelentlessly and releasing four LPs.In this episode, Chas and Matt discuss how to deal with ‘knowledgable’ fans, regrettable touringincidents, the diagnosis of neurological conditions, how those conditions manifested undiagnosedon the road, relationships with other bands on the scene and growing up on a council estate aswell as lyrics, school days, class, families, friendships and much else besides. A lot of ground wascovered.Patreon supporters get early access to a full, unedited version of each episode (including anhour’s worth of bonus material here) as well as pictures, stories, chat and all kinds of goodies forjust £5 a month. Your support will ensure the lights stay on at this podcast, and is muchappreciated.https://www.patreon.com/ChaspwYou can hear a wide range of Matt’s varied and wonderful musical projects on his Bandcamppage.https://matthewreynolds.bandcamp.com/musicYou can follow us on Instagram at @cpwpodThis episode was produced and mixed by Pete FraserSupport the show
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Louis Froy: Captain Everything, The Social Club.
Jun 2701:17:11Tap to summarizeSend a textI chat to Lou about all things punk, the new The Social Club album, dogs drinking his pints on stage, taking down the system from the inside as a drama teacher and the possibility of a Captain Everything split. Support the show
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Pete Fraser: Jesse James, The Pogues, Down I Go, Frank Turner, Field Music, Friendly Fires etc.
May 26, 202502:41:28Tap to summarizeSend a textIn this episode I speak to Pete Fraser. Pete was the sax player in Jesse James and went on to play with many brilliant bands and musicians. Pete gives us his unique view on the UK punk scene in the 90s/2000’s from the point of view of a session player who stumbled upon the scene. At the time of the interview Pete was due to join the pogues with the rest of the old Jesse James brass section who are now a mainstay in the group to celebrate their music and to remember Shane. I really enjoyed chatting to Pete about so many things as he’s incredibly inspiring to be around. ThanksChasSupport the show
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Chas’s Demo Podcast
Oct 6, 202400:12:10Tap to summarizeSend us a textHi! This is really just a demo to see if anyone enjoys it, to see how much fun it will be and to give me a way to update anyone who is interested in my creative ideas. I speak about stalking Ice-T as a pantomime horse and may re-do this episode in the future. It was really fun. Let me know what you think. Thanks! Chas Stalking Ict-T as a pantomime horse
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