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<p>My new album “House Of Stories” has been beautifully pressed on four delicious vinyl colours. Out 18th April.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://penfriendrocks.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">penfriendrocks.substack.com</a>

<p>Matthew Caws has been playing guitar, singing and writing songs in Nada Surf since 1994. He is one half of Minor Alps with Juliana Hatfield. He’s from New York City but currently lives in Cambridge, England. Find out more at <a target="_blank" href="http://nadasurf.com/">nadasurf.com</a>.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss how anxiety gets in the way of songwriting, the anomaly of artists being financially successful, what it’s like listening to the music you made a long time ago, how to keep writing interesting material when you’re happily married and ageing with your audience – when your existence is a mirror to their years gone by.I'm Laura Kidd, an independent music producer, songwriter and visual artist based in Nottingham, UK, making music as Penfriend (formerly She Makes War and Obey Robots). Get my FREE 12-track album + 31-page zine <a target="_blank" href="http://penfriend.rocks/hello">http://penfriend.rocks/hello</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Do Stuff∴Stuff Happens. Experiments in art, music and life. at <a href="https://penfriendrocks.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">penfriendrocks.substack.com/subscribe</a>

<p>Visit the deluxe show notes page for this episode at http://penfriend.rocks/grace - and read the transcript at http://penfriend.rocks/grace-ts</p><p>About my guest: a folk singer, songwriter and activist from Leicester, UK, Grace Petrie has been writing, recording and touring relentlessly for more than ten years. Her unique takes on life, love and politics, and the warmth and wit with which they are delivered, have won over audiences everywhere, across the alternative, folk, political and comedy scenes. Visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.gracepetrie.com">www.gracepetrie.com</a> for music and more.In this episode, we discuss the unique communion and connection between a performer and their audience at a live show, how political burnout led to the more personal themes on new album “Connectivity”, how genres can help and hinder artists, choosing your own truth on the internet and trying to create boundaries online – how even a fan can ruin your day.</p><p>I'm Laura Kidd, an independent music producer, songwriter and visual artist based in Nottingham, UK, making music as Penfriend (formerly She Makes War and Obey Robots).</p><p>✅ Get my FREE 12-track album + 31-page zine <a target="_blank" href="http://penfriend.rocks/hello">http://penfriend.rocks/hello</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Do Stuff∴Stuff Happens. Experiments in art, music and life. at <a href="https://penfriendrocks.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">penfriendrocks.substack.com/subscribe</a>

<p>Get my FREE 12-track album + 31-page zine <a target="_blank" href="http://penfriend.rocks/hello">http://penfriend.rocks/hello</a>Visit the deluxe show notes page for this episode: <a target="_blank" href="http://penfriend.rocks/rou">http://penfriend.rocks/rou</a>.Read the text version:<a target="_blank" href=" http://penfriend.rocks/rou-ts"> http://penfriend.rocks/rou-ts</a><strong>Rou Reynolds </strong>is a vocalist, songwriter, composer, author and award-winning producer, best known for fronting <strong>Enter Shikari</strong>. Formed in 1999, the band are known for making outspoken, genre-spanning music accompanied by explosive live shows.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss pre-album writing anxiety and ways to get started on new projects, exploring subjects matter from songs in a more expansive way, the reality of being a supposed "Myspace band" - social media platforms as part of a larger puzzle, music making as mountain climbing: tough and lonely at times - but exhilarating, too, mindfulness and meditation as tools for a better understanding of ourselves and the importance of a decent chair when you're someone who sits in one all day long.</p><p>I'm Laura Kidd, an independent music producer, songwriter and visual artist based in Nottingham, UK, making music as Penfriend (formerly She Makes War and Obey Robots).Join The Correspondent's Club on Patreon and support future podcasts, music and videos <a target="_blank" href="http://patreon.com/penfriendrocks/about">http://patreon.com/penfriendrocks/about</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Do Stuff∴Stuff Happens. Experiments in art, music and life. at <a href="https://penfriendrocks.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">penfriendrocks.substack.com/subscribe</a>

<p>Get my FREE 12-track album + 31-page zine <a target="_blank" href="http://penfriend.rocks/hello">http://penfriend.rocks/hello</a><a target="_blank" href="http://penfriend.rocks/hello">Visit</a> the text version of this episode at <a target="_blank" href="http://penfriend.rocks/miki-ts">http://penfriend.rocks/miki-ts</a>Content warning: this is a very joyfully sweary episode so probably not best listened to in the presence of kids.</p><p>About my guest: <strong>Miki Berenyi</strong> is a singer, songwriter and guitarist who first became known in the late ’80s and ’90s as a member of Lush, and currently makes music in <a target="_blank" href="http://piroshkaband.com/">Piroshka</a>.</p><p>In this episode, we discuss how Miki was a huge inspiration for teenage wannabe-musician me, what it's like for her starting a new band after 20 years out of the music world, how creative work *is* work…but that’s okay, escaping the cartoon image of “Miki from Lush” and our shared future in chilblain rock.</p><p>I'm Laura Kidd, an independent music producer, songwriter and visual artist based in Nottingham, UK, making music as Penfriend (formerly She Makes War and Obey Robots).</p><p>Join The Correspondent's Club on Patreon and support future podcasts, music and videos <a target="_blank" href="http://penfriend.rocks/hello">http://patreon.com/penfriendrocks/about</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Do Stuff∴Stuff Happens. Experiments in art, music and life. at <a href="https://penfriendrocks.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">penfriendrocks.substack.com/subscribe</a>