Fred Again, Hillary Duff and Tom Rowley - February Wrapped with Helen Nash
“THIS Album…” with William HannShow Notes
Welcome back to This Album with William Hann — but this isn’t your usual deep dive This is our February 2026 Music Roundup, where we break down the biggest moments in music, culture, and chaos from the past month.
Joined by special guest Helen Nash (music industry insider turned dog-walking mogul ), we get into everything from Brit Awards history-making wins to the state of grassroots venues, plus gigs, albums, and unfiltered stories from the scene.
In This Episode:Brit Awards 2026 – celebrating PinkPantheress making history as Producer of the YearThe rise of CMAT and why she’s one of the most exciting artists right nowLive music in crisis – are small venues dying?Fred again.. and the evolving rave experienceOasis nostalgia, fandom, and emotional gig momentsThe return of WU LYF and alternative music distributionAlbum chat: Hilary Duff, Mac Miller, Peaches & moreFestival culture, Glastonbury stories & music industry chaosMental health, burnout & creativity in 2026What We’re Listening To:Hilary Duff – unexpected pop comebackPsychedelic Porn Crumpets – high-energy psych rockPeaches – bold, provocative new releaseMac Miller – posthumous reflections
Big Topics:Why gigs are getting more expensive The loss of grassroots music cultureTikTok vs real-life music communitiesThe future of artists outside the mainstreamIf you love music, culture, and honest conversations about the industry — this one’s for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more album deep dives and monthly roundups.
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