GREGOR GALL - THE CLASH, THE REDSKINS, ROCK’N’ROLL AND REVOLUTION
James Kennedy interviews Gregor Gall about his new book on the socialist band The Redskins, exploring how bands like The Clash sparked political awareness in a generation. They discuss whether modern artists avoid clear anti-capitalist ideologies, the power of music in affecting change and how the modern social and technological landscape has changed the nature of socially conscious music.
ROBBEN FORD - STAYING INSPIRED, LIFE LESSONS AND THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
James Kennedy interviews legendary guitarist Robben Ford about his album Two Shades of Blue, his concerns about the modern music industry, Buddhism, staying creatively inspired and how musicians can transition from blues to jazz.
PAUL GILBERT - STAYING INSPIRED, SHREDDING MARIAH, TOP PEDALS AND WROC!
James Kennedy interviews legendary guitarist Paul Gilbert about his new album ‘WROC’. They discuss staying creatively inspired, learning Mariah Carey vocal lines on slide guitar, Paul’s thoughts on the music industry, playing live in the studio, and his top three pedal choices.
TOBY SEBASTIAN - MAKING ‘EYES LIGHT UP’
Host James Kennedy interviews Game of Thrones actor and musician Toby Sebastian about his new independent album, Eyes Light Up, balancing music with acting, and prioritizing routine for mental health.
AMANDA KRIEG THOMAS - MUSIC SYNC. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.
James Kennedy interviews veteran music supervisor Amanda Krieg Thomas about the music sync industry. They discuss the process of music supervision, advice for artists, streaming, recent strikes, and how AI could affect the industry.
JEAN-KEN JOHNNY - MAN WITH A MISSION INTERVIEW
James Kennedy interviews Jean-Ken Johnny of the Japanese rock band Man with a Mission. They discuss the band's recent U.S. tour, upcoming UK/European dates, their unique half-wolf backstory and '90s alternative music influences, as well as their perspective on the evolving global music industry.
MIKEY DOLING - SNOT, CHANNEL ZERO AND WOYOTE
James Kennedy interviews Mikey Doling about writing new material for Woyote and playing with Channel Zero. They swap stories about chaotic European tours, drinking, and the timeless legacy of his band Snot. Doling compares the European and American metal scenes and reflects on the modern music industry. The chat ends with news on upcoming festival shows and Doling's search for a new Snot singer.
RYAN GULDEMOND - MOTHER MOTHER INTERVIEW
James Kennedy speaks with Mother Mother lead vocalist Ryan Guldemond about the band’s album Grief Chapter and their creative process. They explore the origins of the record's themes of mortality and gratitude, the band's viral surge on TikTok and the changing landscape of the modern music industry.
MARIO RADETZKY - BLACKOUT PROBLEMS INTERVIEW
Host James Kennedy interviews Mario Radetzky, frontman of Blackout Problems, about the band's self-produced fourth album, Riot. They discuss the record's personal and political themes, the headaches of post-Brexit touring, and their upcoming dates with Enter Shikari.
ANDY FARROW - SURVIVING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY
James Kennedy interviews Northern Music Group head Andy Farrow about his 35+ years managing bands like Opeth, Paradise Lost, and Katatonia. They discuss the transition from traditional label models to streaming, the reality of post-Brexit/COVID touring, grassroots fan-building over social media algorithms, and how artists can build sustainable, long-term careers.
HANNAH WICKLUND - CARVING HER OWN PATH
James Kennedy interviews singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Hannah Wicklund. They discuss her journey in the music industry from starting her band as a kid on Hilton Head Island to navigating the challenges, bad deals, and sexism of the music business. Hannah talks about self-managing and founding her own label, Strawberry Moon Records to release her album The Prize. They also dive into her songwriting process, her visual artwork, and her upcoming tour.
DAN DONNELLY / THE LEVELLERS - MUSIC AND POLITICS
James Kennedy interviews Dan Donnelly (The Levellers) about wild touring stories, navigating streaming and royalties, practical advice for independent musicians, and their shared frustration with UK politics
FRANKIE POULLAIN / THE DARKNESS - ROCK, STRUGGLE AND SURVIVAL
James Kennedy interviews Frankie Poullain, bassist of rock band The Darkness. They discuss the band's 20th anniversary reissue of their album Permission to Land, their upcoming world tour and documentary showing their career struggles and band dynamics. They also talk about the realities of life on tour, mental health in the music industry, music streaming models, political apathy, and the enduring ethos of punk rock.
WE THREE INTERVIEW - ART AND HONESTY ON ‘LOVE ME’
James Kennedy interviews the band We Three to discuss their journey since gaining a national following on America's Got Talent. They dive into the raw, honest songwriting behind their fifth project (Love Me), the production process with producer Bill Zimmerman, navigating sibling dynamics, and how they connect with fans while adapting to the modern music industry and social media landscape.
SARAH WOODS / HELP MUSICIANS - MENTAL HEALTH, MONEY AND MUSIC
James Kennedy interviews Sarah Woods from the charity Help Musicians. They discuss the unique financial, physical, and mental health challenges facing musicians today, how these struggles compare throughout the industry's history, and the vital support services—including grants, helplines, and Music Minds Matter—available to artists.
MARK SCHAEFER - MARKETING ESSENTIALS FOR THE NEW AGE
James Kennedy interviews marketing expert Mark Schaefer about how music artists can cut through the online noise. Schaefer explains that social media reach is no longer enough, arguing that creators must build genuine communities where fans can connect deeply with one another. The conversation also covers overcoming social media burnout and the power of consistency.
ROU REYNOLDS / ENTER SHIKARI - ART AND ACTIVISM
James Kennedy interviews Rou Reynolds, frontman of the alternative rock band Enter Shikari. They dive into the realities of staying independent in the modern music world and why maintaining total creative control is so vital. Rou also shares his candid perspectives on burnout, the necessity of stepping back from political overload to preserve hope, building resilient local communities, and what fans can expect from their upcoming album, A Kiss for the Whole World.