Stereo Embers The Podcast 0127: Kieran Shudall (Circa Waves)

“They Let Me Live Rent-Free In The House Until I Was 26…” That’s Kieran Shudall’s response when asked if his parents were supportive of his choice to embark on a career in music. It sure paid off. The singer of the Liverpool outfit Circa Waves, Shudall has watched his band go from strength to strength since their 2013 inception. Circa Waves have filled their musical resume’ with Top Ten albums, tours with the Libertines and playing festivals like T In The Park. Their fourth album Sad Happy is a brilliant song-cycle that’s been delivered in two parts: the happy part in January and the sad part later this month. In this genial chat, Shudall talks to Alex about his love for Carole King’s tapestry, how fatherhood has changed his perspective and why he likes to pick the brains of fellow songwriters. They also chat about the power of collaboration, how demos are like first dates and why Kieran is super afraid to get into Echo and the Bunnymen…