Ep 144: Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten on throwing away good ideas, the band's new look, and going beyond punk

Hello Hello. Here is a very quick Midnight Chats update, and something of a bonus conversation I (Stu) had with Patrick Wolf for my new Loud And Quiet Podcast. For part 2 and to follow this new show, just search for The Loud And Quiet Podcast wherever you get your shows. And find more info on what that is at loudandquiet.substack.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It feels a little strange that the start of a new year has coincided with end of this series of Midnight Chats. But then, we have been on a 45 week run. Before we take a little time off to work out what's next for the show, Greg and Stu offer up a parting gift to get our listeners through the coming months, in the form a 2025 preview episode. Who will win big at the Grammy's and Brits? How did Lana Del Rey sell out two nights at Wembley? Will Neil Young make it to Glastonbury? And seriously, has anyone worked out why Robbie Williams is a played by an ape in his biopic? You can watch clips of the podcast online now, just give us a follow on Instagram @midnightchatspod. Further reading/listening/viewing: Sign up to the Loud And Quiet Weekly newsletter on Substack Listen to our new Beat the Algorithm Spotify playlist Credits: Editing by Stuart Stubbs Mixing and mastering by Willem Olenski Artwork by Kate Prior See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Newcastle folk legend, semi-keen gardener and hater of Christmas Richard Dawson rings in the New Year with tales of nervously meeting Louis Theroux, the time Mitski's fans screamed at his idiosyncratic music as if he was The Beatles, and how he wrote his new album End of the Middle from his allotment shed. Plus how to navigate your early 40s, and whether or not is should involving buying a bright yellow puffer jacket. You can watch clips of the podcast online now, just give us a follow on Instagram @midnightchatspod. Further reading/listening/viewing: Richard's video for new single Polytunnel Listen to our new Beat the Algorithm Spotify playlist Sign up to the Loud And Quiet Weekly newsletter Credits: Editing by Stuart Stubbs Mixing and mastering by Willem Olenski Artwork by Kate Prior See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a year it's been... for some people. Others have had real stinkers. For the final 2024 episode of Midnight Chats, Greg and Stu look back at the highs and lows of the year and ask how the history books will remember its music moments. Kendrick versus Drake. Morrissey verses Marr. Oasis versus themselves. Charli, Chappell and Sabrina. It's all here in this Boxing Day special! Credits: Editing by Stuart Stubbs Mixing and mastering by Willem Olenski Artwork by Kate Prior See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brighton/Bristol/London band Squid have made a new album all about evil bastards. It's called Cowards, and will be released 7 February 2025. They've not spoken about it much just yet, but with Christmas here, what better time is there to sit down with Ollie and Louis from the band to discuss songs about cannibalism, Andy Warhol's wig, how they feel these days about their biggest song, and what happens when one member of the band vitoes an idea and breaks the heart of the rest of the group. Merry Christmas, one and all! You can watch clips of the podcast online now, just give us a follow on Instagram @midnightchatspod. Further reading/listening/viewing: Listen to our new Beat the Algorithm Spotify playlist Sign up to the Loud And Quiet Weekly newsletter Credits: Editing by Stuart Stubbs Mixing and mastering by Willem Olenski Artwork by Kate Prior See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.