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The Eras Podcast
by Abbie McCarthy
Get to know the music and moments that have made your favourite artists who they are today. Expect in-depth and unfiltered conversations, hosted by award-winning music broadcaster Abbie McCarthy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Nothing But Thieves - creative freedom, Essex & building a statue
Abbie McCarthy is deep in conversation with Conor Mason and Joe Langridge-Brown from rock band Nothing But Thieves to find out more about their fifth album ‘Stray Dogs’, as well as their other eras so far. Abbie, Conor and Joe chat about the band’s formation, the influence of Chinnerys and the...
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Paris Paloma - The Fatal Flaw, resisting beauty standards & living with OCD
Abbie McCarthy chats indepth with singer songwriter Paris Paloma about her incredible, visceral second album ‘The Fatal Flaw’ and her other eras to date. Abbie and Paris discuss her songwriting process, supporting Florence & The Machine on tour, the overwhelming worldwide reaction to her viral…
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Liam Fray (Courteeners) - Winning over Manchester, 20 years of music & God Bless The Band
Abbie McCarthy is in conversation with Liam Fray, frontman and songwriter of legendary Manchester indie band Courteeners to delve into all their eras so far. Abbie & Liam chat about the band's 20 year history, coming through the Manchester music scene and having to fight for their approval, their...
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Holly Humberstone - Cruel World, falling in love & attempting DIY
Abbie McCarthy sits down with indie pop artist Holly Humberstone to dive into her highly anticipated second album 'Cruel World'. Abbie & Holly discuss how scary and consuming yet brilliant being in love can be, the ease of writing songs about other people, working with her teen hero and long term...
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Dermot Kennedy - sharing his notepad, self assured energy & football skills
Abbie McCarthy chats indepth with Irish singer songwriter Dermot Kennedy about his third and most confident album yet ‘The Weight Of The Woods’. Abbie & Dermot chat about the importance of vulnerability, working with producer and main collaborator Gabe Simon, incorporating Irish sounds into his...
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Leigh-Anne - restoring her true self, her debut solo album & the best Little Mix songs ever
Abbie McCarthy sits down with Leigh-Anne, to celebrate the release of her long awaited solo album 'My Ego Told Me To'. Abbie and Leigh-Anne chat about Leigh-Anne reconnecting with her younger self and unlocking her inner confidence, representing her Jamaican and Bajan heritage, what it truly…
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Sigrid - playing the king, heartbreak and the ultimate pop formula
Abbie McCarthy is in conversation with Norwegian popstar Sigrid, ahead of the release of her most accomplished album to date ‘There’s Always More That I Could Say’. Abbie and Sigrid chat about the confidence on display in the new album, her beginnings in Ålesund, falling back in love with...
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Royel Otis - stage fright, growing a spice horn & sun-drenched tunes
Abbie McCarthy welcomes one of Australia's most exciting exports, indie-rock duo Royel Otis, to get all the details on their latest album 'hickey' and their other defining moments. In this episode Abbie, Roy & Otis discuss writing with huge pop writers like Amy Allen & Julian Bunetta, the…
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Nova Twins - syncing dreams, an underdog mentality & early fan Tom Morello
Abbie McCarthy chats indepth with rock band Nova Twins about their upcoming new album ‘Parasites & Butterflies’ and their other defining moments so far. In this episode Abbie and Nova Twins discuss bringing the alt category to the MOBOs, their underdog mentality, building a world around their...
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Joy Crookes - South London, remaining honest & anti-perfectionism
Abbie McCarthy sits down with singer, songwriter & storyteller Joy Crookes to discuss her forthcoming second album 'Juniper' and her other eras thus far. In this episode Abbie and Joy discuss identity, politics, mental struggles, working with British rap royalty Kano and the stories behind her...
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Rebecca Lucy Taylor - visionary songwriting, the Self Esteem trilogy and a Madonna surprise
Abbie McCarthy is joined by Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem, deep diving into the Ivor Novello winning artist’s rise to success from a grassroots artist touring small venues, to a critically acclaimed visionary hailed for her groundbreaking performance style and brutally honest lyricism. In...
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Cian Ducrot - music in his blood, manifesting a Grammy & bestie Ed Sheeran
Abbie McCarthy is in conversation with Irish singer songwriter Cian Ducrot ahead of the release of his second album 'Little Dreaming'. Cian and Abbie also discuss his other eras and definining moments so far including getting started playing in pubs, working with SZA in LA, winning a Grammy,...
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Luke Pritchard (The Kooks) - rockstar training. iconic curls and evolving
Abbie McCarthy chats in depth with Luke Pritchard, the frontman of indie greats The Kooks to get the details of their latest album 'Never/Know' and the other pivotal moments in their two decades as a band. In this conversation Luke and Abbie discuss the golden age of indie, previous tensions in…
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Sam Ryder - a life-changing surfing accident, punk energy and frontier soul
Abbie McCarthy sits down with singing sensation Sam Ryder to find out more about his new music and other defining moments so far. In this conversation Sam and Abbie discuss his early days performing in punk and metal bands around the world, breaking into the industry via TikTok, Eurovision…
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Glass Animals - honest songwriting, conjuring thunder & fear of cows
Abbie McCarthy is in conversation with Dave Bayley, the frontman of critically acclaimed band Glass Animals to get all the details on their latest album 'I Love You So F***ing Much' and their other eras so far. In this episode Dave and Abbie discuss the band's beginnings, record-breaking song...
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Tom Walker - overnight success, falling back in love with music & service stations
Abbie McCarthy sits down with singer songwriter Tom Walker to chat indepth about his latest album 'I Am' and his other eras to date. In this episode Tom and Abbie discuss developing his singing voice, scrapping a whole album and starting again, nearly falling out with his record label, his…
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Pale Waves - queer celebration, maturing musically & a broken back
Abbie McCarthy sits down with Heather Baron-Gracie, the lead singer of Manchester band Pale Waves to delve into the band's latest album 'Smitten' and their other eras so far. In this conversation Heather and Abbie discuss the strong connection with their fans, having Matty Healy from The 1975 as…
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Nina Nesbitt - being a label boss, manifesting & bad karaoke
Abbie McCarthy chats indepth with Scottish singer songwriter Nina Nesbitt about her latest album 'Mountain Music' and her other eras so far. In this conversation Nina and Abbie discuss Nina being championed by Taylor Swift, starting her own label Apple Tree Records, supporting her hero Stevie...
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Shygirl - collaborating with friends, Club Shy and sword swallowing
Abbie McCarthy sits down with Shygirl ahead of her supporting Charli xcx on the BRAT tour and they get into all the moments that have made her the artist and performer she is today. In this conversation Shy and Abbie discuss her strict yet supportive family, working with Björk, winning a MOBO…
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Sam Tompkins - vulnerability, busking acapella & breakfast with Bieber
Abbie McCarthy chats indepth with Brighton singer songwriter Sam Tompkins to get the low down on his debut album 'hi, my name is insecure' and his other eras to date. In this conversation Sam and Abbie discuss his beginnings busking with Ren, being able to be raw and vulnerable in his songs, his...
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Orla Gartland - going HD, collaborating with Declan McKenna & the band FIZZ
Abbie McCarthy sits down with Irish rising star Orla Gartland to get all the details on her forthcoming album 'Everybody Needs A Hero' and her other eras to date. In this conversation Orla and Abbie discuss growing up online, the recent fun times with supergroup FIZZ, her track being featured on...
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Blossoms - Stockport, pints with Rick Astley and longevity
Abbie McCarthy chats in depth with indie stars Tom Ogden & Joe Donovan from Blossoms to delve into their latest album 'Gary' and the other eras in their decade together as a band. In this conversation the guys and Abbie discuss their defining songs, recently working with CMAT & Jungle, battling...
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Hak Baker - channeling emotion, misfits & hero Pete Doherty
Abbie McCarthy sits down with East End singer songwriter Hak Baker to find out more about his relationship with music, debut album 'Worlds End FM' and other eras so far. In this conversation Hak and Abbie discuss pivotal guitar lessons in prison, representing his community, the deep connection…
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Remi Wolf - creating instinctively, throwing parties & bonding with Paramore
Abbie McCarthy chats to Remi Wolf, live from Rough Trade East in London. They delve into her second album ‘Big Ideas' and her other eras so far. In this conversation Remi and Abbie discuss choosing music over sport, busking in LA, finding musical chemistry, touring with Olivia Rodrigo & Paramore...
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Bradley Simpson - getting personal, chicken wings & Paul McCartney's guitar
Abbie McCarthy sits down with Bradley Simpson to discuss his new chapter as a solo artist, writing in a more personal way than ever before and letting the fans pick the singles. In this conversation Bradley and Abbie discuss his earliest musical memories, favourite moments with The Vamps, meeting...
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Hard Life - making music without expectation, getting sued & jacket potatoes
Abbie McCarthy chats to Murray from Hard Life (fka Easy Life) about their highly publicised lawsuit, new band name and plans for this next chapter. In this conversation Murray and Abbie discuss the band’s humble beginnings in Leicester, creating early mixtapes, finding their signature sound, the...
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Lauren Mayberry (CHVRCHES) - going solo, kitchen tattoos & emails with Robert Smith
Abbie McCarthy chats to Lauren Mayberry about her thriving new solo era, best moments with the band CHVRCHES and their collaborations with The National, Hayley Williams and Robert Smith. In this conversation Lauren and Abbie discuss her beginnings in music, creating community and growing into…
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Caity Baser - writing honestly, Latex disasters & growing in confidence
Abbie McCarthy chats to rising popstar Caity Baser about her earliest music memories, going viral on TikTok and releasing her chart-topping mixtape 'Still Learning'. In this conversation Caity and Abbie discuss her ambitions from a young age, public wardrobe mishaps, her pure love of performing,...
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AURORA - music after death, big nights out and Mother Earth
Abbie McCarthy sits down with Norwegian star AURORA to delve into her latest album 'What Happened To The Heart?' and her other eras so far. In this conversation AURORA and Abbie discuss embracing the chaos, her defining song 'Runaway', collaborating with new people, the importance of nature to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Get to know the music and moments that have made your favourite artists who they are today. Expect in-depth and unfiltered conversations, hosted by award-winning music broadcaster Abbie McCarthy.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Get to know the music and moments that have made your favourite artists who they are today. Expect in-depth and unfiltered conversations, hosted by award-winning music broadcaster Abbie McCarthy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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