Music

New podcast episode: Tales From the Tapedeck – John Mayer

Posted onOctober 3, 2020October 3, 2020AuthorNeon Noel

Volume 5 of Tales From The Tapedeck sees Marc wax lyrical to Noel about how the music of John Mayer… How Marc discovered John Mayer, as well as his most essential works and why he doesn’t give a god damn if people question why he

New podcast episode: Tales From the Tapedeck – Ice-T and Body Count

Posted onSeptember 8, 2020September 8, 2020AuthorNeon Noel

Volume 4 of Tales From The Tapedeck has Noel travel back to the early 90s to tell Marc about how the music of Ice-T and Body Count became part of his life. Discover how Ice-T’s cautionary gangster stories and punk attitude still hold a place

Tales From The Tapedeck Episode 3 – Suede (The Butler Years)

Posted onMay 7, 2020May 7, 2020AuthorNeon Noel

In this episode Noel and Marc return to discuss a shared favourite band, Suede – and talk through a specially curated playlist you can listen to!

Tales From The Tapedeck Episode 2 – Cake

Posted onMarch 1, 2020April 11, 2020AuthorNeon Noel

In the second episode of Tales From the Tapedeck, Noel talks to Marc about Cake, going through some of their best work track-by-track and exploring the sounds, themes and influences of the band.

Tales From The Tapedeck Episode 1 – Two Gallants

Posted onFebruary 20, 2020April 11, 2020AuthorNeon Noel

In the first of a new series of shows, Noel and Marc discuss favourite bands and tracks from a specially created Spotify Playlist that goes with the show.

Underrated: The tarnished legacy of John Frusciante

Posted onJuly 18, 2020September 22, 2020AuthorNeon Noel3 Comments

Frusciante may be one of the most talented songwriters of his generation – but has his association with the Red Hot Chili Peppers tarnished his reputation?