Off The Beat & Track

Welcome to Off The Beat and Track!
In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the incredibly talented Liam Howe—musician, songwriter, producer and founding member of the legendary trip-hop band Sneaker Pimps.

As one of the creative forces behind Sneaker Pimps, Liam helped shape the unmistakable sound of the 1990s with their groundbreaking debut album Becoming X, featuring iconic tracks including 6 Underground, Spin Spin Sugar and Tesko Suicide.

Blending atmospheric electronica, alternative rock and cinematic production, Sneaker Pimps became one of the defining acts of the trip-hop era. Beyond the band, Liam has built an impressive career as a songwriter and producer, collaborating with artists including Lana Del Rey, Marina and the Diamonds and FKA twigs.

🎶 In this episode, we talk about:
✅ Liam's early musical influences and the records that shaped his childhood
✅ The formation of Sneaker Pimps and the creation of their groundbreaking debut album Becoming X
✅ His experiences writing and producing music for other artists
✅ The creative process behind some of his most memorable recordings
✅ The songs, artists and musical memories that have soundtracked his life
✅ Reflections on an extraordinary career in music and what comes next

From the explosion of trip-hop in the 1990s to working behind the scenes with some of contemporary music's most exciting artists, this is a fascinating journey through the life and musical world of Liam Howe.

As always on Off The Beat and Track, we use music as the starting point to explore the stories, memories and experiences that have shaped our guests.

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Welcome to Off The Beat and Track!

In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the brilliantly unique Bad With Phones—an artist whose music refuses to sit neatly inside any one genre.

Blending elements of alternative, indie, electronic, hip-hop and experimental pop, Bad With Phones has created a distinctive musical world built around individuality, creativity and doing things entirely on his own terms.

🎶 In this episode, we talk about:
✅ His journey into music and finding his own creative identity
✅ The artists and records that helped shape his musical world
✅ Developing the distinctive sound of Bad With Phones
✅ Songwriting, experimentation and following your instincts
✅ The realities of navigating the modern music industry
✅ The songs and memories connected to different chapters of his life
✅ What’s next for Bad With Phones

As always on Off The Beat and Track, we use music as the starting point to explore the stories, memories and experiences behind the artist.

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Welcome to Off The Beat & Track Podcast with me Stu Whiffen.

This episode is the 26th of a series of online live shows with our Patreons. On this episode i chat to them about songs they love from artist beginning with the letter R
This is an unstructured and fun chat.

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Welcome to Off The Beat and Track!

In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with acclaimed British actress Lucy Benjamin, best known to millions as Lisa Fowler in EastEnders, as well as for her appearance in the much-loved Detectorists.

Lucy has enjoyed a fantastic career across television, film and theatre, but in this episode we go right back to the beginning to discover the music, memories and moments that have soundtracked her life.

🎭 In this episode, we talk about:
✅ Becoming fiercely independent from a very young age
✅ Going to theatre school and beginning her journey as an actress
✅ Her early career and eventually becoming one of EastEnders’ most recognisable faces
✅ Appearing in the brilliant Detectorists
✅ The incredible story of meeting George Michael
✅ The joy of record shopping in Woolworths and those first important musical purchases
✅ The songs and artists connected to different chapters of Lucy’s life
✅ Memories from an incredible career in British television and beyond

From childhood independence and theatre school to EastEnders, Detectorists, George Michael and flicking through the records in Woolworths, this is a brilliant trip through Lucy’s life told through the music that means the most to her.

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Welcome to Off The Beat and Track!

In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the brilliant Graham Hunt—singer-songwriter and musician whose distinctive approach to indie rock and power pop has made him an exciting voice in alternative music.

Blending infectious melodies, fuzzy guitars, sharp hooks, and brilliantly crafted songwriting, Graham has developed a sound that feels both instantly familiar and completely his own. He joins us to talk about his musical journey, the records and artists that shaped him, and the creative process behind his music.

🎸 In this episode, we cover:
✅ Graham’s journey into music and the experiences that shaped him
✅ His songwriting process and musical influences
✅ The records and artists that have inspired him along the way
✅ Writing, recording, touring, and life as an independent musician
✅ What’s next for Graham Hunt and his music

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