Debbie Smith Interview

Guitarist, purveyor of feedback, composer, DJ, possessor of great hair and provider of luscious six-string noise with Curve, Echobelly, Snowpony, Ye Nuns, The London Dirthole Company and Blindness is welcomed into the studio in this very special instalment of The Dukey Radio Show. The pair discuss the musician’s "Autobiographical Playlist" featuring six songs that have been pivotal in Smith’s life. From viewing the guitar as a substitute for a bow and arrow as a young child to enjoying the best and the worst of times while brandishing a Fender around her neck during the height of BritPop – Debbie is candid and captivating in equal measure. And in this insightful interview, the North London native explains just why, as an underaged lesbian in 1980s London, she shared a squat with the staff of her favourite Kings Cross club. That precocious dedication eventually saw her touring the world with Curve while barely being out of her teens. Discover how Old Tart’s Song by Poison Girls helped our guest to confront early issues with her sexuality. Find out how a tender Cat Stevens track provided Debbie with a decidedly dapper nickname. Delve into the delicate balancing act of Smith’s current involvement with four bands. Funeral festivities are given a dash of fun as our guest reveals the tune she’d like to be (add name of body disposal technique here) to. “Guitar geekery” features heavily as Dukey and Debbie chat about the creation of her custom made signature instrument from Ayers Guitar Co. called “The Smith”. Click, Download, Listen & Enjoy TDRS via: iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-dukey-radio-show/id893561274?mt=2 or Podbean:http://thedukeyradioshow.podbean.com/ or Soundcloud:https://soundcloud.com/thedukeyradioshow Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thedukeyradioshow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.