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Truth and Venom
by Scaredy Cat Promotions
Truth and Venom is a podcast from Scaredy Cat Promotions all about lyrics and lyric writing!Each episode features an alternative or underground musical artist discussing the lyrics that they enjoy listening to, their own lyric writing approach and process as well as some deep-dives into specific songs and lyrics from their own discography.With a variety of genres, preferences and backgrounds, each conversation goes down all sorts of interesting avenues around the inspirations and wider thoughts behind the words you hear in the recordings and performances.
Episodes
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Charlie Bush (Muttering)
In this episode, Chris is joined by Charlie Bush of London based melodic indie punk band, Muttering. Charlie talks about the importance of connection and personal relationships when it comes to lyrics, as well as finding the comfortable, confident balance of that in his own writing. He also...
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Retropxssy
In this episode, Chris is joined by London based hip hop artist, Retropxssy. We discuss the nature of navigating the world of UK grass roots hip hop as a white woman and how that can contrast with people's expectations, as well as how the lyrical content of Retropxssy's songs sit alongside that....
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Lewis Chapman (Looseleaf)
In this episode, Chris is joined by Lewis Chapman of Essex alternative/emo band, Looseleaf. Lewis talks about why he often finds writing lyrics the least enjoyable part of songwriting and the potential anxieties that come with writing in a direct, confessional style. He also gets into some of the...
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Jackie Purver (Pit Pony)
In this episode, Chris is joined by Jackie Purver of the North East 's post-punk/fuzzy rock band, Pit Pony. Jackie talks about the motivation behind her songwriting and how important lyrics are to her as a listener and a writer. She also discusses the importance of authenticity and how that…
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Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe (Thank)
In this episode, Chris is joined by Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe of Leeds based post-punk/noise-rock band, Thank. Freddy talks about the varied sources of inspiration for Thank's lyrics, be it musical, literary or comedic. He also discusses the role that humour plays in the bands songs and how that has...
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Jack Green & Fraser Briggs (Still)
In this episode, Chris is joined by Jack Green and Fraser Briggs of Hull based post-black-metal-or-something band, Still. Jack and Fraser talk about their creative relationship and how this has continued to develop on the writing for new album, 'A Theft'. They also discuss the qualities that they...
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Jen Hingley (False Advertising)
In this episode, Chris is joined by Jen Hingley of Manchester based alt-rock/punk band, False Advertising. Jen talks about the balance of writing metaphorical versus more direct lyrics someone who is quite shy in daily life and how her own confidence has gradually come through in the songs over...
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Phoebe Cross & Rich Mandell (Happy Accidents)
In this episode, Chris is joined by Phoebe Cross and Rich Mandell of London based indie-punk band, Happy Accidents. Phoebe and Rich talk about the progression of the band's sound and songwriting process over time including the more collaborative approach to lyric writing that they've adopted.…
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Ashley Tubb (Sugar Horse)
In the first episode of series 2 of Truth and Venom, Chris is joined by Ashley Tubb of Bristol based noisey genre ignorers, Sugar Horse. Ashley talks about the enjoyment he gets from the lyric writing process as well as discussing the recurring themes within the band's songs, such as the ideas...
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Truth and Venom Series 2 Trailer
Truth and Venom will return on October 22nd, This is your reminder to catch up and hit subscribe!
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Annie Dorrett (CLT DRP)
In this final episode of season 1 of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Annie Dorrett of Brighton based electro-punk-pop band, CLT DRP. Annie talks about how performing with CLT DRP has enabled and emboldened her over time to express things in a more direct, bold way than she would in her day to…
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Mia Lust (Chemtrails)
In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Mia Lust of Manchester based psychedelic-garage-post-punk band, Chemtrails. Mia talks about her appreciation for lyrics that use words in a creative and often unexpected way and how she tries to emulate that approach with her own lyric writing....
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Jamie Giarraputo, Justin Giarraputo & Tom Stock (Stay//Asleep)
In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Jamie, Justin and Tom of Surrey based punk/post-hardcore band, Stay//Asleep. The band talk about the joy of working collaboratively and how that process plays out from Jamie's initial lyrics to the finished song. They also discuss their own...
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Cal Hudson (Other Half)
In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Cal Hudson of Norfolk noise/punk/indie/post-hardcore band, Other Half. Cal talks about the importance of lyrics to him personally, as well as some of the biggest (and at times surprising) influences behind his own lyrical approach. He also…
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Callum John Cant (Tyrannus)
In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Callum Cant of Scottish anti-fascist black metal band, Tyrannus. Callum talks about the choice to use otherworldly concepts and narratives to communicate very real universal truths and socio-political views and the balance of clarifying an idea...
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Katie Malco
In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with singer/songwriter, Katie Malco. Katie talks about the subconscious influence of lyricists that she looks up to as well as the personal, at times very direct, nature of writing autobiographical lyrics and how that can complicate the relationship...
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Leona Farrugia (ĠENN)
In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Leona Farrugia of Maltese/British band, ĠENN. Leona talks about the influence that visual arts and film have on her writing, the effect that being an artists away from home has on their lyrics and the hopes of being able to celebrate the band's...
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Paul Chave & Rob Barker (Bat Flattery)
This episode of Truth and Venom has a slightly different tone, as Chris talks with long time friends, Paul Chave and Rob Barker of Lincoln-based post-hardcorey noise rock band, Bat Flattery! They talk about how the lyric writing process works withing the dynamics of the band, the use of lyrics to...
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Nina Saeidi (Lowen)
In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Nina Saeidi of London-based Middle Eastern progressive doom band, Lowen. Nina talks about how classic literature and scripture influence the band's lyrics, as well as how fantastical, sci-fi and ancient themes and imagery are used to tell the...
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Joey Ashworth (itoldyouiwouldeatyou)
Welcome to Truth and Venom! In this first ever episode, Chris speaks to Joey Ashworth from mathy-indie-emo legends itoldyouiwouldeatyou! Joey speaks about bands and lyricists that influenced them as a young songwriter as well as those they draw reference from more recently, before getting into…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Truth and Venom is a podcast from Scaredy Cat Promotions all about lyrics and lyric writing!Each episode features an alternative or underground musical artist discussing the lyrics that they enjoy listening to, their own lyric writing approach and process as well as some deep-dives into specific songs and lyrics from their own discography.With a variety of genres, preferences and backgrounds, each conversation goes down all sorts of interesting avenues around the inspirations and wider thoughts behind the words you hear in the recordings and performances.
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Truth and Venom is a podcast from Scaredy Cat Promotions all about lyrics and lyric writing!Each episode features an alternative or underground musical artist discussing the lyrics that they enjoy listening to, their own lyric writing approach and process as well as some deep-dives into specific...
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