The Great Merch Debate

The Great Merch Debate

One viral photo of Gojira's merch list prices - including an £80 hoodie - sparked a row that refuses to die and lifted the lid on the murky world of merch concessions at venues and festivals. But is it as black and white as greedy venues or promoters dipping their hands into the pockets of hard working bands, or is there a more nuanced conversation to be had about what services are provided in return, from a toilet tour to a major outdoors festival? Do all events approach the issue in the s...

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Damnation’s Big Six, Kanye & Count Your Blessings…

Damnation’s Big Six, Kanye & Count Your Blessings…

And. We’re. Back! Sober and as on the ball as you can expect. Gav and James tackle Damnation’s biggest ever announcement and a surprise promise, if People Power pulls through, before getting caught ...

23 Apr 1h 48min

Be Right Back (Thailand Edition)

Be Right Back (Thailand Edition)

James is still on the beach and Gav is emotionally on holiday still so it’s Shifty again. Are you ready for this one? From early (surprising) jobs, to first records, this one goes to places 2P1P has...

16 Apr 1h 41min

Be Right Back (Turkey Edition)

Be Right Back (Turkey Edition)

The boys are away so you’re stuck with me (Shifty). This week is a Q&A beer soaked bonanza. Book recommendations, holiday tips, balancing friendship and business plus is it OK for James to move ba...

9 Apr 1h 14min

Oceansize to Dave Lombardo - Mr Mike Vennart

Oceansize to Dave Lombardo - Mr Mike Vennart

Oceansize to Empire State Bastard, Biffy Clyro to Cardiacs, there’s one talent who connects them all: Mr Mike Vennart. But what’s it like being Mr Dependable, going from the top slot at Reading Festi...

2 Apr 2h 1min

New Neurosis, Wildhearts Wishes & Ripcord Revelries

New Neurosis, Wildhearts Wishes & Ripcord Revelries

This is not a drill! The mighty Neurosis are back and promoters across the globe are excited, but who will nab them first in the UK? There’s also the sad news of Ginger Wildheart’s diagnosis to dige...

26 Mar 1h 33min

Being Biffy Clyro’s Tour Manager (with Neil Anderson)

Being Biffy Clyro’s Tour Manager (with Neil Anderson)

Being a tour manager at any level is an incredibly challenging role, but when the band schedule you’re responsible for includes headline sets at the likes of Leeds, Reading and Download, it takes a sp...

19 Mar 2h 26min

It's Tree Time

It's Tree Time

The final (or so you think…) Trees bands are here and it’s time to show the neglected big cousin of the festivals show much needed love. The arena fillers, the older legends and up-and-coming picks ...

12 Mar 1h 43min

Big Scary Label Boss (with Kevin Douch)

Big Scary Label Boss (with Kevin Douch)

Man of many talents, Kevin Douch, joins the pod to discuss setting up and running the Big Scary Monsters record label over the past 25 years, band management and organising the madness of ArcTanGent a...

5 Mar 2h 12min

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