Is This Thing On? Nick Tann's Independent Music Podcast

Is This Thing On Podcast 23

Post author By Nick Tann
Post date March 15, 2010
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In this weeks podcast I played Mike Rofe, Pseudo, Paul Liddel (who I DID play last month on the first fifteen), Steve Moyes with a track he wrote and performed especially for this podcast, Watch With Mothers reviewed Matthew Neel, Menn Arsins and Tim Farrell. I also played a hidden track from my new album Don’t Make Me Wait.
Apoc hated last Fm, I chatted to the great Xan Phillips and I played the complete track from last weeks winner of the First Fifteen Liz Longley.

Feel free to make a comment, post links or throw stones.

Tags apoc, First Fifteen, last fm, Liz Longley, Matthew Neel, Menn Arsins, Mike Rofe, Pseudo Ambient, Steve Moyes, Tim Farrell, Watch With Mothers, Xan Phillips

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Is This Thing On Podcast 22

Post author By Nick Tann
Post date March 8, 2010
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Hi, in this weeks podcast I play Kevin Fisher, Sonny, The Wilton Project, Camp Out, The Fierce and the Dead

Tom Caulfield, Nick Tann (me!) and Matt Stevens all got songs reviewed by Swineshead & Napoleon from Watch With Mothers and what wonderful people they are!

As last weeks First Fifteen was a bit of a washout I decided not to play any of them and played the wonderful Sin and Shame by Birminghams own Carvalho instead.

As I mentioned, I don’t get paid for doing this podcast, I do it because I have a passion for independent music.
If you want to help support me buy some of mine or at least grab some for free!
If you like the music you hear from the other artists WHY NOT BUY THEIRS TOO?

This does contain swears, I forgot to tick the “explicit” box and now I can’t find it!

Tags bandcamp, Carvalho, Kevin Fisher, Matt Stevens, Napoleon, Sonny, Swineshead, the fierce and the Dead, The Wilton Project, Tom Cal, Watch With Mothers

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Is This Thing On Podcast 21

Post author By Nick Tann
Post date February 28, 2010
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Hi, another packed podcast this week. In no particular order I played SweetTooth (SweetTooth iTunes link), Burn, Tracy Shaun , Matt Stevens (remixed by the brilliant Italian “Pseudo”, Siggidori Guðmundsson and of course MYSELF

Matt downloaded an album by Rainer Straschill from Bandcamp.com

Some great song reviews from Swineshead and Napoleon from Watch with Mothers.
They reviewed Amaya Huntley, Mak Wolven and Osmium

I played the winners of last weeks First Fifteen, the amazing Camp Out!

BUY OUR BLOODY MUSIC!!!

Tags amaya, bandcamp, Burn, First Fifteen, Mak Wolven, Matt Stevens, Napoleon, Osmium, Pseudo Ambient, Rainer Straschill, Sweet Tooth, Swineshead, Tracy Shaun, Watch With Mothers

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Is This Thing On Podcast 20

Post author By Nick Tann
Post date February 22, 2010
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A bit later than usual due to the fact that I have been stuck to my mac for most of the week and didn’t get started until late.

This week you are lucky enough to hear Tim Farrell, Scot Turchin, Fernwood, The Wilton Project, Matt Stevens and a track featuring my old band People.

Watch With Mothers Swineshead and Napoleon reviewed songs by Ruby on the Vine, Crimson Face and Fleeting silence.

Matt Stevens was missing in action leavinmg me to do a mini rant on how musicians who don’t think they’r egood enough and that everyone is better than The Sugar Babes!

I announced, prematurely, that Kevy Nova had won the First Fifteen when in actual fact Tracy Shaun had won due to a late surge. To make amends, I will play Tracy’s track in full next week.

Camp Out , Simpli Laura and Kenny Sommers are battling it out for this weeks. Vote for your fave on the right.

Tags Fernwood, First Fifteen, Kevy Nova, Matt Stevens, Napoleon, Scott Turchin, Swineshead, The Wilton Project, Tim Farrell, Tracy, Watch With Mothers

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Is This Thing On Podcast 19

Post author By Nick Tann
Post date February 15, 2010
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Some of the best music you have never heard! In no particular order you can hear Rainer Straschil, Matt Stevens, The Wilton Project, Fernwood and ME!

Watch With Mothers review tunes by Vega, Funky Poets and Hamilton

I chat to Matt about Last FM and Myspace

The winner of last weeks First Fifteen Sunna Gunnlaugs get their track played in full and James Leblonde comes up with a jingle for this weeks.

Tags Fernwood, Matt Stevens, Rainer Straschill, Sunna Gunnlaugs, The Wilton Project, Watch With Mothers

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Is This Thing On Podcast 18

Post author By Nick Tann
Post date February 8, 2010
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Not sure how I finished it in time but I did, just!

This week I bought you (in no particular order) Menn Arsens, Amaya Huntley, Kidd Russell, Tom Bishel, Jouis and ME!
A very funny new song review feature with Swineshead and Napoleon from Watch With Mothers (click their button on the right) a hastily edited chat with Matt Stevens about the delights of Soundcloud and Dropbox and an invitation for you to come up with a decent First Fifteen jungle the winner this week (or is it last week?) being the great Matt Taylor whose track “Fat Tuesdays Blue” I played in full at the end of the cast.

A little later than planned due to technical reasons, no really!

Tags Amaya Huntley, Dropbox, First Fifteen, Jouis, Kidd Russell, Matt Stevens, Matt Taylor, Menn Arsins, Napoleon, Soundcloud, Swineshead, Tom Bishel, Watch With Mothers

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Is This Thing On Podcast 17

Post author By Nick Tann
Post date January 31, 2010
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In another packed cast I played Kidd Russell, The Visitors, Tom Bishel, Amaya Huntly, Menn Arsins, ME, Jouis and the winner of last weeks First Fifteen Bubonik Funk congratulations on getting 60 votes.

A great piece by Matt Stevens on social websites for artists, fans and the discerning public. He bigged up Reverbnation , Jango and our tip for the top as the next big thing this year Ustream.

Click on things, listen to the cast, tell your friends, send me some tracks,join the Facbook group and by the time you’ve done all that it’ll be time for a new one!!

Tags Amaya Huntley, Bubonic funk, first, Jango, Jouis, Kidd Russell, Matt Stevens, reverbnation, The Visitors, Tom Bishel, Ustream

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Is This Thing On Podcast 16

Post author By Nick Tann
Post date January 24, 2010
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In another packed podcast I played The Visitors, Tom Bishel, Amaya Huntly, Menn Arsins, ME, Matt Stevens, Kidd Russell, Tom Caulfield, Jouis and the winners of last weeks First Fifteen Kodiak Jack.

I also mentioned Badger Madge shaving her head for pancreatic cancer, something I think we all should do. GIVE HER MONEY AT www.justgiving.com//projectegghead

Tags Amaya Huntley, Badgermadge, First Fifteen, Kodiak Jack, Matt Stevens, Menn Arsins, The Visitors, Tom Bishel, Tom Caulfield

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Is This Thing On Podcast 15

Post author By Nick Tann
Post date January 18, 2010
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And what a monster it was! Heaps of great music all from independent non signed artists!
You heard THE VISITORS, AMAYA HUNTLY & THE MERRY MEN, KIDD RUSSELL ft. ROSS GOLAN, a brand new track from the fantastic Matt Stevens, the unforgettable Tom Caulfield and a track by me called Na Na Slide and ended off with the mightY JOUIS.

Brand new feature “First Fifteen” is quite jolly.

Exciting eh?

Tags Amaya Huntley, Kidd Russell, Matt Stevens, Nick Tann, The Visitors, Tom Caulfield