The Soundsphere Magazine Podcast

John Robb talks about his new book, ’The Art of Darkness’, building a cult following with The Membranes

#JohnRobb
UK punk rock icon and Louder Than War founder, John Robb sits down with Dom Smith to discuss his new book, 'The Art of Darkness: The History of Goth', the cult status of The Membranes, and the "art" behind writing about music. 
For more information visit: https://membranes.bandcamp.com/merch/the-art-of-darkness-the-history-of-goth-john-robb
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Ian Winwood on being a rockstar of the written word, the problem with music journalists in 2023

Ian Winwood talks openly and honestly to Dom Smith about his book, 'Bodies: Life and Death in Music', being a "rockstar" on the page, and his issue with modern music journalists working too hard to please PR teams.
For more information visit: https://www.faber.co.uk/author/ian-winwood/

Franklin James Fisher and Ryan Mahan discuss Algiers’ boundary-pushing, cinematic album, ’Shook’

Dom Smith sits down with Algiers' Franklin James Fisher and Ryan Mahan in the midst of their mammoth European and United States tour dates to discuss their genre-defying new album 'Shook' and all the ways that its development pushed them as artists. 
For more information visit:
https://www.soundspheremag.com/
https://algierstheband.com

Glen Matlock talks ‘Consequences Coming’, Wargasm and his musical journey after Sex Pistols

#GlenMatlock #SexPistols #blondie
Former Sex Pistols member, Glen Matlock talks openly about his new album, 'Consequences Coming', as well as his thoughts on new bands like WARGASM, and how he has developed personally through his musical journey.
http://glenmatlock.co.uk/
https://www.soundspheremag.com/ 

Jason Baker discusses his involvement in Bray Wyatt’s WWE return, the legacy of Tom Savini and more

Callosum Studios' Jason Baker has been creating masks, and props for WWE for many years now, and he has been integral to the development of Bray Wyatt's Firefly Fun House project, alongside masks for Finn Balor, Triple H and bands including Code Orange and Slipknot. Here, Dom Smith talks to Jason about his creative process, the lore of Bray, and how he feels about the legacy of his mentor, Tom Savini.
https://callosumstudios.com/
https://www.soundspheremag.com/ 
 

North Yorkshire post punks The Rosettas reflect on their success...so far

North Yorkshire post-punks, The Rosettas have had a whirlwind year, wracking up streams, and fans from around the world.
Dom caught up with the band for a video call about how it's all gone down.
For more information on the band visit:
https://www.facebook.com/therosettas
https://www.instagram.com/therosettas

Brodie Milner reflects on finding his voice in Hull’s music scene, and his own ’Tragicomedy’

#indiefolkcentral #hull
Hull-based indie-folk artist Brodie Milner opens up about his new music ('Tragicomedy'), and reflects on his inspirations from the area and beyond, musically and otherwise.
Check it out below... https://linktr.ee/soundspheremag https://linktr.ee/brodiemilnermusic

Colin Doran and Larry Hibbitt discuss Hundred Reasons’ ’Glorious Sunset’

#HundredReasons #britrock #alternativerock
As Hundred Reasons embark on (what maybe) their own Glorious Sunset, promoting the new album of the same name, Dom Smith reflects with Colin Doran and Larry Hibbitt on just what the band means to them, and to so many others in the world of British alternative rock, and beyond.
 https://www.soundspheremag.com/
https://www.hundredreasons.com 
Full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEsnWBQ6pOI

Ketamine Kow (K Kow) glitch out talking Hull’s music scene, Sleaford Mods, inclusive gigs and more

Ketamine Kow chats about their name, what it's like to be championed by bands like Sleaford Mods, and bands they love in the Hull music scene!
For more information visit: https://www.instagram.com/ketaminekow

Mallavora’s Jess Douek on disability awareness in the music industry, touring with Fibromyalgia

Jess Douek of Mallavora discusses living with Fibromyalgia and the importance of image and exposure in the modern music industry.
Follow Jess, and Mallavora here:
https://www.mallavora.co.uk/
https://www.tiktok.com/@jess_mallavora