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Blur, The Enemy, Jon 'Reverend' McClure and more star in our very final episode

April 4, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min

'All farewells should be sudden when forever' as the old saying goes - just ask The Verve. So, get that helpline set up: after three series and four years, Demo Tapes is ending for good. But like many of our favourite bands, we couldn't…
Why Oasis v Blur was such a life-changing gateway drug for us (Previously Unreleased Podcast Pilot)

March 27, 2022 · 48 min

You know that thing where an important artist dies and their record label spends the following decades cashing in on any distorted demo or half thought/finished track they even committed to tape?Well, we'd like to think of this release of…
Noughties indie stagers Haven reunite for 20th anniversary (Lost Artists, Episode 2)

May 20, 2021 · 1 hr 28 min

Originally formed in Cornwall, indie four-piece Haven rose to prominence in the early '00s after moving to Manchester. After a string of Top 30 hits and international tours, along with an appearance on Top of the Pops which they admit to…
Reverend and the Makers guitarist Ed Cosens talks going solo (Series 3, Episode 15)

April 11, 2021 · 1 hr 27 min

Here at Demo Tapes, nothing fascinates us more than someone going solo from a band - particularly if it isn't the frontman. So we were delighted to get Ed Cosens on the show, on the week that the Reverend and the Makers guitarist released…
Theoretical Girl kicks off our Lost Artists series

April 2, 2021 · 55 min

Lost Artists is a new occasional feature for Demo Tapes, where we shine a light on criminally under-rated artists from yesteryear - and find out what happened next for them.First up, we've got an interview with Theoretical Girl, aka Amy…

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Long Blondes interview: Triumphs and tragedy with '00s indie's biggest outsiders (Series 3, Episode 13)

March 1, 2021 · 1 hr 47 min

The Long Blondes were one of the most important indie groups of the '00s - great tunes, whip-smart lyrics filled with endless Easter eggs for eagle-eyed listeners and a fashion sense which inspired a generation of music fans. However, the…
Luke from The Kooks and his wife Ellie Rose talk their joint album (Series 3, Episode 12)

February 22, 2021 · 1 hr 31 min

We're excited to bring you a bit of a Demo Tapes exclusive this week as Luke Pritchard of The Kooks and his wife Ellie Rose sit down for their first extended joint podcast interview. The pair released their excellent joint album 'Duo' a…
Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ turns 30: Hear one of their early interviews (Series 3, Episode 11)

February 15, 2021 · 1 hr 48 min

Legendary music journalist John Robb was the first person to interview Nirvana in the late ‘80s. As the grunge titans’ seminal second album ‘Nevermind’ turns 30 later this year, we’ve got John on the show to look back on his time spent on…
Film soundtracks special with writer/director/actress Laura Jean Marsh (Series 3, Episode 10)

February 8, 2021 · 1 hr 37 min

Behind every great movie - even the silent ones of the early 20th century - is a great soundtrack. On this episode we celebrate our favourite film soundtracks and also find out about how they're put together with writer, director and all…
The inside story of 'Is This It' with Strokes producer Gordon Raphael (Series 3, Episode 9)

February 1, 2021 · 1 hr 55 min

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the release of The Strokes' debut EP 'The Modern Age' - so what better time to get band producer Gordon Raphael on the show to talk all about New York's finest?*If you want to skip our prattling on…
The Holloways interview: Highs, lows and a scuppered reunion (Series 3, Episode 8)

January 25, 2021 · 1 hr 34 min

Noughties North London rockers The Holloways formed with a simple premise, outlined in their Top 20 smash and signature song 'Generator': making the music to make you feel better. However, underneath their calypso-pop indie sound and…
Turin Brakes discuss the 20th anniversary of 'The Optimist LP' (Series 3, Episode 7)

January 18, 2021 · 1 hr 19 min

Turin Brakes are a British indie institution so we were delighted to get singer Olly Knights on the show to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the folk heroes' 2001 debut album 'The Optimist LP'. Olly reflects on the…

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About the show

Demo Tapes is the music podcast that hits rewind on the careers of some of the world's biggest bands and artists. Presented by Rick Martin (ex NME) and blogger/blagger Sarah Jane Kemp, the podcast features interviews with top musicians, their fans, journalists and anyone with a good tale to tell. Email us at demotapespod@gmail.com