Episode #66: Kate Wright and Richard King / Movietone & Planet Records (Bristol, UK)
Welcome to episode #66 and a chance to be in the room with two old friends recalling their creative adventures together. Not Ben and Steve but Kate Wright and Richard King whose story unfurls in this epsiode through some warm and wonderful memory sharing of musical endeavours in Bristol.Heartfelt thanks to them both for this unique episode and allowing us all to sit in on their catching up.Love and thanksBen and Steve xxRichard KingMovietonePlanet Records on Discogs
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Episode #65: Nick Melia and Matt Walsh / Navigator (Norwich, UK)
Welcome to episode #65 and a really enjoyable chat with Nick and Matt from the very excellent, Navigator.This is a fascinating insight into a quintessential underground band whose work deserves your time and attention, especially following the context and set up offered up here by Nick and Matt.Our thanks to them both for coming onto the podcast and sharing the demo you'll hear at the end. A space to watch for sure.Links to check them out below - a fine way to begin 2025!Love and thanksBen and Steve xxWrong Speed RecordsNavigator wiki
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Episode #64: Edwin R Stevens / Web of Lies (Glasgow, UK)
Welcome to episode #64 and a hugely enjoyable conversation with the very excellent, Edwin R Stevens.A laid back and wide-ranging affair, this episode slowly unfurls to reveal the adventures and passions of the singular talent that is Edwin. Lots of links below to explore Edwin's work, which is recommended, for sure.Love and thanksBen and Steve xxhttps://edwinrstevens.com/https://theweboflies.bandcamp.com/album/nude-with-demonhttps://www.instagram.com/hotcheddar/https://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/interviews/spotlight-on-edwin-r-stevenshttps://urbanistamagazine.uk/emyr-glyn-williams-1966-2024/PODCAST SOCIALShttps://www.instagram.com/padded_envelope/https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakHyyuHbFV7GkyHhT05
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Episode #63: Paul Simpson / The Wild Swans (Dublin, Ireland)
As Ben says at the start of this episode, settle down by the fire for the stories and recollections of the wonderful, Paul Simpson.Paul is a legendary figure from the Liverpool post-punk scene, exemplified within the pages of his stellar memoire, Revolutionary Spirit.This episode comes with a money-back guarantee, no questions asked and if you don't buy Paul's book, the ghost of John Peel is coming round to break wind in your kitchen.Huge thanks to Paul for coming onto the show.Love and thanks,Ben and Steve xxREVOLUTIONARY SPIRIT: A POST-PUNK EXORCISMThe Wild Swans on Discogs
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Episode #62: Daniel Whelan and Alex Gale / Ice Cold in Alex (London, UK)
We are back once more, with a brand new episode of Songs From a Padded Envelope which features a hugely enjoyable conversation with Daniel and Alex, fellow podcast hosts and frequenters of venues and rehearsal rooms around London in years gone by.An episode for the SFaPE purists to restart our show and we're hugely grateful to Alex and Daniel for coming on and being such generous guests for this return episode. Definitely check out their fantastic Hellish podcast via the link below.We're happy to be back!Love and thanksBen and Steve xxHellish podcastVideo for Lament by Ice Cold in Alex