What Song

Demob Happy

Matt from the superb Demob Happy is on the pod this week to waltz us through his What Song playlist. We chat about recording Demob's 4th LP 'The Grown-ups Are Talking' out in Joshua Tree with Dave Catching (Eagles of Death Metal, Queens of the Stone Age), how the Men In Black single soundtracked a trip through the Scottish countryside and the eternal majesty of Lindisfarne. 'The Grown-ups Are Talking' is out on January 30th 2026. Go pre-order and pre-add via their site: https://demob-happy.com/ Check out all the songs discussed at the following links: Apple Music Playlist [https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/demob-happy-what-song/pl.u-91gNhxYmJPg] Spotify Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3fnTYHT2VpN3avZ3flgVQe?si=zoaAhi_GT2C6-fm6ZPpeEQ&pi=DC53yzjCTeOOX] Keep posted on all the latest playlists and musical conversations at @whatsongpod on Instagram [https://instagram.com/whatsongpod] and TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@whatsongpod]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Westerman

Will Westerman is on the pod this week to guide us through his What Song playlist. We chat about recording his gorgeous new album at a 17th century carpet factory in Hydra, his love and initial indifference of Neil Young and why a composition described as "a leprechaun singing a song about the cosmos" is his go-to melancholy mood tune. Go pre-order 'A Jackal's Wedding' and snag tickets to Will's live shows at https://westerman.world/ [https://westerman.world/ ] Check out all the songs discussed at the following links: Apple Music Playlist [https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/westerman-what-song/pl.u-3rgEIP5M4Jz] Spotify Playlist [https://spotify.link/MLt3tpD3HXb] Keep posted on all the latest playlists and musical conversations at @whatsongpod on Instagram [https://instagram.com/whatsongpod] and TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@whatsongpod]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ellur

Ellur swings by this week to talk us through her What Song playlist. Ellur's song choices weave us down many conversational avenues. We discuss her love of Skyrim, how Wayne Coyne from The Flaming Lips became an acquaintance, the majesty of Sharon Van Etten and boxing in the golden age of Dubstep. Go check out her beautiful new single 'Disintegrate [https://artist.dancetotheradio.com/disintegrate]'. Keep posted on all things Ellur on her site: https://ellur.biz/ [https://ellur.biz/] Check out all the songs discussed at the following links: Apple Music Playlist [https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/ellur-what-song/pl.u-VZeGTBJMDX9] Spotify Playlist [https://spotify.link/rQUOQ1QquXb] Keep posted on all the latest playlists and musical conversations at @whatsongpod on Instagram [https://instagram.com/whatsongpod] and TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@whatsongpod]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Kieran Shudall (Circa Waves)

Circa Waves frontman Kieran Shudall drops in this week to talk us through his What Song playlist. We chat about Kieran's heart operation and how it impacted Circa Waves' new LP 'Death & Love'. We also discuss run-ins with rock megastars in mundane situations, the routines around indie and metal club nights of youth and how the unlikely duo of Agatha Christie and Deacon Blue used to soundtrack his holidays. The second part of Circa Waves' double album 'Death & Love' is out on 24th October. Pre-order the LP and find tickets to their upcoming dates in Worthing, Liverpool and Manchester here [https://circawaves.com/]. Check out all the songs discussed at the following links: Apple Music Playlist [https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/kieran-shudall-circa-waves-what-song/pl.u-DGLBsa512v3] Spotify Playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/67tWC58RddvceLKMNs3omO?si=P3zspAMARS6aPGUVOk609w&pi=57jjPR7qQDOHT] Keep posted on all the latest playlists and musical conversations at @whatsongpod on Instagram [https://instagram.com/whatsongpod] and TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@whatsongpod]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Paul Foot

Comedian Paul Foot drops by this week to waltz us through his What Song playlist. Paul discusses his lifelong love of Classical music, why he loathes “I Just Called To Say I Love You” and battling difficult audiences in the early days of his comedy career. Paul’s just released his excellent special ‘Dissolve’ on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83GoFbnjX0s&pp=ygUScGF1bCBmb290IGRpc3NvbHZl]. He’s playing a gig at the Moth Club on 24 September - tickets can be snagged here [https://dice.fm/event/l8em2x-k2b-presents-paul-foot-friends-24th-sep-moth-club-london-tickets?lng=en]. Check out all the songs discussed on this YouTube playlist [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFziPx2vrwM&list=PLBv_CD5rEi-90FkxrEaUb71MDJjwc5b1U&pp=gAQB]. Stay posted on all things What Song at @whatsongpod on Instagram [https://instagram.com/whatsongpod] and TikTok [https://tiktok.com/@whatsongpod]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.