Erratic Control

In this episode I interview Ilana & Elliot of Glass Jackets, half of the band and the primary songwriters. The two met at university in Cardiff and formed the band soon thereafter. After successes and setbacks alike, they've become one of Cardiff's more prominent bands.We discussed the differences and similarities between Boston and Liverpool, the frustration of being "underage" in music, songwriting in the outfield and the epic, heartbreaking tale of Ilana's visa troublesWe also recorded their track "One Last Last Call" which you can hear in the podcast or see via the Facebook page or on YouTube now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPpSkXkTXw8Make sure you subscribe to get new episodes: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3PxeMaNcvRBT4vqflOPMlG?si=vkRPFvwCSdKDYmRP8a1xVQStitcher - www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolThem

In this episode I interview Kay & Stacey of GRLTLK, a multi-award winning DJ duo from Cardiff with gigs up and down the country, as well as keen footholds in other parts of the music scene.We discussed the recent events occurring in the Cardiff music scene, dancefloor clearing songs, the origins of GRLTLK and DJing craft nights.1. The Walkmen - The Rat2. Everything Everything - Distant Past3. Bloc Pary - Ratchet4. Reel Big Fish - Sell Out5. The Beatles - Drive My Car6. Cher - The Shoop Shoop Song7. Eternal - Someday8. Head Automatica - Beating Heart Baby9. Foals - Balloons (Demo)10. King Princess - Ohio11. Yaeji - One More12. Panic! at The Disco - Into The Unknown13. Confidence Man - Does It Make You Feel Good (edit)14. Darwin Deez - Radar Detector15. Womack & Womack - Teardrops16. Weezer - Say It Ain't So17. Maroon 5 - This Love18. Interpol - Slow Hands19. Pizza Girl - kisses xxSpecial thanks to Minas for providing his track "Shush" as a new theme for the podcast.Make sure you subscribe to get weekly

In this episode I interview James Minas, a producer and musician originally from Greece and now based in South Wales. As well as creating his own music under the moniker "Minas" he also produces for artists like Dan Bettridge, Razkid, Sonny Winnebago and many more.We discussed high school music cliques, drug and drink culture and had a frank conservation about life in the music industry.We also break down a part of a new track "Foreign" from Minas' upcoming untitled album.1. Dead Method - Hollywood Harmony2. Daft Punk - Get Lucky / Lose Yourself To Dance3. Minas - Society4. Minas - All My Love Has Failed Me5. The Slits - Typical Girls6. Wugazi - Sleep Rules Everything Around Me7. Minas feat. Simon McCorry - Just Space8. Minas - Payday9. Minas - Granted10. Deftones - Rocket Skates11. Minas - Gender12. HIM - The Funeral of Hearts13. Slipknot - Surfacing14. Razkid - Scumbag15. Dead Method - BLONDE16. Natty Paynter - Waste of Time17. Protomartyr - A Private Understanding18. Minas - Foreign19. Burial - EndorphinMa

In this episode I interview Luke Priestley (aka Stereo Brain) of Beers Over Tears, Pwer Festival and much more. Luke also DJs every week in Cardiff's "Metros" rock club.We discussed the mythical "rider", the rise and fall and rise again of South Wales emo, the emotional connection you get to music after a break up and how the "Jealousy by Kaiser Chiefs" meme began.We also discussed mental health in depth, with reference to Luke's love of the band Frightened Rabbit and his work with Heads Above The Waves. Please be aware that our conversation covers depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and suicide.Tracklist:1. Modern Baseball - Your Graduation2. Yonaka - Ignorance3. The Beths - Future Me Hates Me4. The Killers - Mr Brightside (Jacques Le Cont's Thin White Duke Remix)5. The Feeling - Never Be Lonely6. The Wombats - Moving To New York7. Frightened Rabbit - Keep Yourself Warm8. Dream State - White Lies9. These Five Years - I Hope You Know10. Nightlives - Under The Radar11. Sigrid - Strangers12.Carly Rae Jepsen -

In this episode I interview Jason "DJ Jaffa" Farrell, a DJ from Cardiff who has worked since 1985 but is intrinsically tied to the local scene.NOTE: This podcast was recorded on 29th January 2018We discussed the difference between physical and digital formats, what he looks for in music, the future of hip-hop, record crate digging in Cuba and a brush with a High School Musical star.Tracklist:1. Bobby Brown - Rock Wit'cha2. The Weeknd - Can't Feel My Face / Michael Jackson - The Way You Make Me Feel3. The Crusaders - Chain Reaction / Jeru The Damaja - You Can't Stop The Prophet4. Foals - Fugue / Kendrick Lamar - XXX5. Just The Duce - Special Request6. Erban Poets - Good Day Sunshine7. Brigzy - 44 Fours8. Blackstreet - No Diggity (Notorious TRP Remix)9. Detroit Spinners - Ghetto Child10. J.I.D. - NEVER11. Eric B & Rakim - Eric B Is PresidentMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-…rol/id1241023364Stitcher - www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Cas

In this episode I interview Kizzy Crawford, a musician who has been working for years at honing her music that mixes folk, jazz, r'n'b, funk, soul and more in both English and Welsh.We discussed her connection to Wales and the Welsh language, the difference between the unconventionality of jazz compared to the traditionalism of folk and why writing with other people as a solo artist is vital.We also recorded her track "Progression" which you can hear in the podcast or see via the Facebook page or on YouTube now at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WvUKdez68oMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrol See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I interview Louise Schofield. Louise is a blogger, DJ and interviewer under the moniker of Unique Lullaby and works around the country for her website as well as others. We discussed an early (and continuing) love of Green Day, how she picks what to review and what stands out for her as well as the difficulties she's faced as a woman in the music industry.Tracklist:1. Enya - Cursum Perficio2. Enya - Only Time3. Green Day - Minority4. Green Day - She5. Palm Honey - Hot Simian Weather6. The Orielles - Let Your Dogtooth Grow7. Shame - One Rizla8. Blondie - One Way Or AnotherMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext week's episode is with Kizzy Crawford See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I interview Aniya Savage, a nomadic singer and performer based in London but with ties to Cardiff, Paris and various places around the world. She completed a solo tour called "Behind The Screens" in 2017 which focused on her music video for "Earthquakes" and is working towards new music in 2018.We discussed her struggles with mental health whilst studing architecture at university, her links with the Sofar Sessions movement as well as being an English girl in Paris and a Parisian girl in England.We also recorded her track "Riptide" which you can hear in the podcast and see via the Facebook page or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbv5Iqz4qQUTrigger warning: we discuss mental health, suicide & addiction in this podcast.Make sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.c

In this episode I interview HVNTER, also known as Jamie Willetts, a solo electronica act with a clear vision and some remarkable music. His debut EP "Ghost" is out now, and he's just released the music video for the title track.We discuss the impact dance has had on both of our lives, the move from "singer-songwriter music" to electronica and why HVNTER has a V in it.We also recorded an acoustic version of "In The Dark" which you can hear in the podcast and see via the Facebook or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldq_hz00pGgMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext week's episode is with Aniya Savage See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I interview Justin Evans, a sometimes promoter, sometimes writer, sometimes Radio DJ in the Cardiff scene. Justin is best known for his "Please Mind Your Head" charity gigs as well as being one of the best known personalities in Cardiff.We discussed the illness Justin went through that led to his work for Headway, how music helped in his recovery and a whole ream of lyric references are dropped.Tracklisting1. Katrina & The Waves - Walking On Sunshine2. The Beach Boys - Wouldn't It Be Nice?3. Small Faces - Lazy Sunday4. A Tribe Called Quest - Can I Kick It?5. Jungle Brothers - Doin' Our Own Dang6. De La Soul - The Magic Number7. Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Give It Away8. The Clash - The Magnificent Seven9. Super Furry Animals - Something 4 The Weekend10. Super Furry Animals - Chupacabras11. Pavement - Grounded12. Yo La Tengo - Autumn SweaterMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/po

In this episode I interview Edd Clemas, currently of The Echo And The Always and False Hope For The Savage. Previously he's appeared in bands such as Supergene, Denuo and When Elephants Attack.We discussed creative control within music projects, his love for the cello and the work ethic he undertakes to create music.Trigger warning: We briefly discuss suicide at the end of the interview.Tracklist:1. When Elephants Attack - She'll Be The Death Of Me2. Exit_International - Territorial Pissings3. Does It Offend You, Yeah? - We Are Rockstars4. The Prodigy - Invaders Must Die5. Feeder - Buck Rogers6. Supergene - Every Second7. False Hope For The Savage - II (Beginnings)8. The Echo & The Always - Antiquity9. Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard - Les Paradis Artificiels10. False Hope For The Savage - VIII (The End Of Violence)11. The Echo & The Always - Go Easy12. We Lost The Sea - A Gallant Gentleman13. Brand New - Jesus ChristMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/

In this episode I interview Aaronson, a band from Barry who merge post-punk influences with instrumental might. Their album "Appearances and Reality" was nominated for a Cardiff Music Award and they're currently working on new music with a new member.We discussed how their EP turned into a full length album, whether "classic" and "post" rock are really genres and 90's boyband Eminate.Aaronson also recorded their track "Network" for the podcast which you can watch on the Erratic Control Facebook or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0AVFeif8LEMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext week's episode is with Edd Clemas See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NOTE: This is part two of two, you can hear part one via the subscription feed or here: https://soundcloud.com/erraticcontrol/francescas-word-salad-part-1In this episode I interview Francesca Dimech, also known as Francesca's Word Salad. Not only is Fran a solo artist, but she performs in many bands including Inc.a and Quiet Marauder. Her leanings towards the more humorous sides of music do not make her any less talented than her peers, and she's pretty well versed in Cardiff culture on top of that.We discuss the history of Four Bars at Dempseys, the play she was involved in this year "Enough Is Enough" and we have a lively debate about cover bandsTRIGGER WARNING: We discuss sexual assault, rape culture and suicide in this podcast.Fran also recorded her track "Dandelion/Dandy Lion" for the podcast which you can watch either on the Erratic Control Facebook or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZzotEc47_wMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic

In this episode I interview Francesca Dimech, also known as Francesca's Word Salad. Not only is Fran a solo artist, but she performs in many bands including Inc.a and Quiet Marauder. Her leanings towards the more humorous sides of music do not make her any less talented than her peers, and she's pretty well versed in Cardiff culture on top of that.We discuss the history of Four Bars at Dempseys, the play she was involved in this year "Enough Is Enough" and we have a lively debate about cover bandsTRIGGER WARNING: We discuss sexual assault, rape culture and suicide in this podcast.Fran also recorded her track "Dandelion/Dandy Lion" for the podcast which you can watch either on the Erratic Control Facebook or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZzotEc47_wThis is part one of two, you can hear part two via the subscription feed or here: https://soundcloud.com/erraticcontrol/francescas-word-salad-part-2Make sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-contr

In this episode I interview Genevieve Gyseman. Host of Porter's Cardiff's Open Mic night, as well as being a prolific busker and songwriter. Genevieve's humour and happiness can be in stark contrast to her sometimes dark and serious music - plus she has an amazing and unusual voice.We discussed her role as host of open mic night and her songwriters club, the influence of her family (and karaoke) on her music and how "The Great Gig In The Sky" helped her through a particularly difficult point in her life.Genevieve also recorded an as of yet unreleased track - "Little Light" - for the podcast which you can watch on the Erratic Control Facebook or YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nFDOwB694QMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext week's episode is with Francesca's

In this episode I interview Aled Rheon. Both a solo endeavour and with a band "The Gorgeous Charge", Aled's music can jump from melancholia to pure joy and transcends both the English and Welsh languages he sings in.We discussed the difference between writing on your own or with a band, the fall of record stores and feeling like you're singing karaoke to your own song...Aled also recorded a track - "Wrap Up Warm" - for the podcast which you can watch now on Facebook or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlIJr2fnspEMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext week's episode is with Genevieve Gyseman See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's podcast is a Hub Festival special. The weekend long festival is held on Cardiff's Womanby St and includes a huge array of music, art, food, poetry, dance and a lot of creativity.Included in this episode are: Palomino Party, Maddie Jones, Harri Davies, Junior Bill, Ivan Moult, Aled Rheon, Joe Bayliss, HVNTER, Nick Cotton, Becky Porter, Gruff Russell Jones, Kyle Legall, Dusty Cut, The Biggest Thing Since Powdered Milk, Rainbow Maniac, The Vega Bodegas, Johnny Cage & The Voodoogroove, The Echo & The Always, Chew, Niterooms, Aaronson, CwCw, Louise Schofield and more!Make sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext week's episode is with Aled Rheon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I interview Oldus Fawn - also known as Dominic Griffin. His music has shifted from sombre and downbeat with the Yangshuo EP to his new work as Oldus Fawn with a more optimistic feel. The balance between fragility and strength in the music is captivating. We discussed how he relates maths and patterns to music, his trademark chord, why a name change was so vitally important and a mutual appreciation for Nicki MinajDominic also recorded the track "Hurting For Someone" for the podcast and you can watch the video for that either via the Erratic Control Facebook or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gZHkfO0duUThanks to Jack Mac and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.Make sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext week's episode is a Hub Festival

In this episode I interview Rebecca Hurn who has evolved as quickly as her older peers with her music and work as a music teacher. Her new EP "Waves" promises to be a leap beyond her previous effort "Lifelines" (which won Best EP at the 2017 Cardiff Music Awards) and is expected before the end of the year. We discussed the rise of Ed Sheeran, Fame Academy and the pitfalls of writing about people who have hurt you in the past.Rebecca also recorded the title track to the EP and you can watch the video for that either via the Erratic Control Facebook or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCAReNF4n98Make sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrol See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode I interview Jack Barnett, a melancholic singer songwriter based in Cardiff with an interesting history and a simplistic yet grounded style.We discussed the value of sad songs, growing up as a teenager in France and how I'm still yet to listen to Brand NewJack also recorded his song "Little Black Cloud" which you can watch on Facebook or YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2tpwZ4UgaYMake sure you subscribe to get weekly episodes: iTunes - http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/erratic-control/id1241023364Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/erratic-control Pocket Casts - http://pca.st/uKB4You can also listen online at http://www.soundcloud.com/erraticcontrolNext week's episode is with Dominic Griffin aka Oldus Fawn. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.