Just Music

Daniel MG is an independent instrumentalist from Scotland that has just release his new EP: The Change: out now!

GRANDA RECORDS is an independent record label focused in contemporary instrumental music and soundtrack for films.

During this interview his founder, Jorge Granda, explains how he re-edited all his albums under the new record label and the differences between working for major companies and as an independent composer.

Spizz Energi is one of the more idiosyncratic talents of the British punk era, best remembered for the exuberant Where's Captain Kirk?, which topped the UK independent singles chart in 1980.

During this Just Music episode we follow a techno season by ALX, the queen of the leopard, who has DJing at places like Ministry of Soundor EggLondon.

Mike Stoyanov is a rising indie rock'n'roll artist from London who combines influences from Oasis, The Strokes and The Libertines in a powerful explosion of raw energy. 

Since lockdown the artist has been composing different releases that have been really successful thanks to his positive energy and passion for being part of the London music scene. As Mike puts it: "my sound just punches you in the face, man and forces you to submit."

Just Music interviews Alan G. Parker due to his relation with music documentaries and close connection with some of the greatest music bands. 

Since he was a kid, Alan loved writing and, even if he is dyslexic, he has created a big number of books and films about musicians and their lives. 

The director is best known for his films Who Killed Nancy?, Monty Python: Almost The Truth - The Lawyers Cut and It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond. 

Currently he is working on a film about John Lennon and, as he mentions during this interview, he will surprise us with 'something new about Lennon' never seen in film before. 

During this interview Jo-jo and I speak about their latest release with her band and, also, about rock glam references, folk music scene in Canada and her past before making it with 'The Teeth'!

French-born Nina Courson is the lead singer and songwriter of Healthy Junkies: punk rock / grunge band based in London, UK.

During this interview we spoke about their new coming album, but also about women rights. 

Nina claims equality on her lyrics and uses music as a mechanism of express a current situation in our lives. 

Doc’n Roll Film Festivalreturns to big screens nationwide this autumn for its 9th London edition and a 13-city tour. 

The opening will take place next Thursday 27 October with A FILM ABOUT STUDIO ELECTROPHONIQUE:filmmaker James Taylor’s new documentary focusing on Sheffield’s golden era of pop and the council-estate semi where the first recordings by bands that became The Human League, ABC, Heaven 17, Def Leppard, Clock DVA and Pulp were made.

Listen to the interview and discover everything about an experience-led festival that brings its events to life with live Q&As with directors and musicians, special DJ sets, afterparties and post-screening gigs.

David Palfreyman is an English songwriter, musician, actor and poet.  He has recently released a new collaboration album, The Palfreyman collective: a collection of songs that he has written with guests singers and numerous musicians including Matt Hector (Iggy Pop), Sarah Jane Morris (Communards), Paul Manzi (The Sweet) or TV and Film actor Ben Miles, among others. 

During this year he is also making a documentary about Peter Boam (an early member of Pulp who produced several solo albums right up until his death in 2010). 

David is best known for the 2017 double album Decades:a collaboration with Nicholas Pegg, for which Palfreyman wrote the music and lyrics, singing lead vocal on several tracks.

The Godfathers’ critically acclaimed, brand new album ‘Alpha Beta Gamma Delta’ is officially released this Friday 16th September!!

All the details about their new release and coming gigs in this podcast!

Yesterday I sat down with Steve Diggle to talk about his past with the Buzzcocks but, also, his new coming project that will be released this September!

“Freaks, you can call me Mom,” Nicky Click boldly proclaims on her newest album. Given her lengthy career, she’s got the creds to back it up. Born in New Hampshire, she began making music in 2003 and was once described by SF Weekly as a “one-woman feminist electro band.” Influenced equally by riot grrl and pop divas, she released her first album, You’re Already A Member, right as the DIY-electro and queercore boom of the mid-aughts was gaining steam.

Sven is a post-punk German artist that recently has released his singleInternet as part of his new album Hutch.The artist gets critical with social media use and abuse nowadays. 

One year after, Just Music interviews again The Silhouettes: a rockabilly instrumental garage band from Birmingham that recently has visited USA touring different cities. As part of Wild Records -label from Los Angeles-, the band has also recorded 12 tracks during this experience!

Susie Blue is a queer indie pop artist from the North of Ireland. Her songs tell stories of love and loss but with a twist.

Susie released her debut album "Didn't mean to care" in 2018 just off the back of playing Glastonbury festival and she has just released her new EP "Boys Boys Boys", which is available on all streaming platforms.

Levi Washington is a recognised musician from Leamington: town where he is hosting several music events and has become a figure of the music scene around Warwickshire.

Theo Defeatist is an emerging band from Brighton formed by Jay Bone (drums), Rhys Bury (bass) and Harry John (guitar). 

During the pandemic the trio has released new tracks and now they are back on stage around the UK.

Interview with Vanessa Lobon (director) on the occasion of the 8th annual edition of Doc'n Roll Film Festival.

During this episode, Vanessa shares with us everything about this edition with new artists, live music events and amazing national and international non fiction music docs, covering all genres of music.

The Festival is back in London from the 28th of October till the 14th of November. 

Jack Jones is a Welsh musician, songwriter and poet. He is the lead singer and guitarist in the alternative rock band Trampolene. 

During this interview we spoke about his background, music preferences and his latest release: 'Love no less than a Queen'.

German-British artist Christin Nichols has a post-wave punk aura intertwined with dark wide-angle pop and deep messages.

During this interview we spoke about her last release 'Today I choose violence' and the situation in today's music industry in comparison with other entertainment activities.

Frauds have been relentlessly touring and playing across the UK for the past few years. They have come a long way from their hometown of Croydon especially for a project that “was an excuse for a bit of fun”. 

This has now resulted in a savage sound that blends their influence of Mclusky, The Jesus Lizard and Tom Waits together. Chris and Mike’s bond is deep and their enjoyment of what they do is what draws people in. The band have shared stages with Idles, Mclusky, Slaves & Jamie Lenman.

Sven Rosenkötter (Bielefeld, Germany) is an independent artist that played with ROSI and TRIST and now has gone solo and released his new hit: 'Running in circles', a track that is part of his last EP: 'Dogtown'. During the interview we spoke about the music situation in Germany, cancel culture and the and the advantages and disadvantages of the streaming services. 

Styles: Dark-wave, cold-wave, minimal-electro, post-punk.

Atticus is a singer-songwriter, rapper and music producer, born in South London. His work is mostly Inspired by Bruno Mars and Tom Misch. Additionally people often compare his rap style to Ed Sheeran’s. He taught himself how to produce and has built his own bedroom studio where all his music is imagined.

'Superhooch' are a 4-piece alternative rock n' roll band from the heart of the U.K! Their music is schizophrenic and encompasses everything from bizarre psychedelia, hypnotic drones, doomy grooves, twisted riffs, funky patterns, brit-pop swagger, sweaty fuzz and trance-inducing vocals.

Joncan combines the athletic skill of percussive techniques with emotive, highly dynamic and groove-based playing – creating a visually captivating element alongside an atmosphere that gets people moving and pushes an audience’s expectation of what a solo acoustic guitar can do.

During this interview, the artist encourages musicians to stand up for themselves and give an account of their worth in the music industry. 

The Ramonas are a female tribute to the iconic New York Punk Rock band, Ramones. Camille, Lisa, Victoria and Maxine captured the spirit and energy of the 70s band. 

We talk about how the band was formed, what their plans are and the new original music they are composing themselves.

Just Music interviews 'The Silhouettes' in the second show. 

The band formed just last year with two components from 'The Terrorsaurs'.

For this year they are planning to record an album in LA and play shows around the world, if the global situation allows them.

Interview with Chilly Gonzales, a Grammy-winning Canadian musician and multifaceted artist: actor, comedian, musician... He has it all!

Chilly Gonzales has released his new seasonal album ‘A Very Chilly Christmas’, which features guest contributions from the likes of Jarvis Cocker and Feist.