SCARED TO DANCE PODCAST
Welcome to the Scared To Dance Podcast where host Paul Richards talks to some of his favourite people about their musical passions past and present.
In season one he will be talking to guests including Belle and Sebastian, Sorry, The National, John Grant, Billie Marten, Manic Street Preachers, Pat Nevin, Warren Ellis, Elis James, Gwenno, Sleaford Mods and Dry Cleaning.
In episode 1 he talks to Stuart Murdoch from Belle and Sebastian. They discuss Stuart’s earliest musical memories, forming the band, recording their early albums Tigermilk and If You’re Feeling Sinister, working with Trevor Horn, God Help the Girl, upcoming tour plans and his book Nobody’s Empire.
In episode 2 he talks to Asha Lorenz from Sorry. They discuss the band’s new album Cosplay, the songwriting process, directing music videos, Adam Curtis, public perception, the challenges of social media, band dynamics, inspiration, ambition, playing festivals, Fontaines D.C. and future plans.
In episode 3 he talks to Matt Berninger from The National. They discuss Mistaken For Strangers, the band’s reaction to the film, exploring potential sequels, his family’s take on the documentary and an encounter with Werner Herzog, live on stage at Picturehouse Central.
In episode 4 he talks to John Grant. They discuss performing in Jonathan Watkins’ ballet adaptation A Single Man, Berlin and the films of Wim Wenders, early musical inspirations and his love of Devo, collaborating with Kylie Minogue, CMAT and Sinéad O’Connor and playing ping-pong with Grace Jones.
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