Season Two Episodes

Episode 1 - Ian Johnson Helping Ed Sheeran out, managing Grammy winners (who write for Beyonce), Joy Division in West Runton ..it's all here! There is so much to say about Ian that I could write a book never mind chat to him.. The national head of Music Industry Partnerships from Access Creative College. A key player in the early development of Ed Sheeran, Lets Eat Grandma and others. Ian runs his own artist management company called Magikal Management. His roster includes Grammy winning writer/producer Harry Edwards ( who has also worked with Beyonce ), Gus Harvey, Oliver Say and hot ticket in town Arthur Black.
Catch 21 Records - Gavin Bowers - His finger is literally on the pulse Musician/ Record Producer/Label owner - Gavin is a music man... he's had a hand in so many of the great records coming out of the burgeoning Norwich music scene and he's on it... Here we chat about setting up a recording business and label outside the big smoke, how Gavin works with bands, his ethos and what drives him.... Gavin's support for local artists and providing a platform for them to reach their potential and progress in an ever changing music industry all comes through in this chirpy little conversation....
Arthur Black - A Star is Born Arthur Black is an artist that has grown a devoted online fan base. After spending the summer recording a debut E.P and playing major festivals such as Latitude and Reading, Arthur found time to come and chat all things music over at On the Huh Pod.
Karl Minns - Hometown boy Karl Minns is a comedy writer and performer best known in East Anglia as being one half of comedy double act the Nimmo Twins alongside Owen Evans. Their Normal for Norfolk shows have been satirising East Anglian life for best part of 30 years. As a solo performer Karl has performed comedy in Edinburgh, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Newton Flotman. As a script writer he's written for shows such as Spitting Image, Russell Howards Good News, Have I Got News For You and Avenue 5 as well as penning plays, solo story shows and his own TV and radio series. In a former life he was a bass player in several Norwich bands none of which survived his tenure. Here we chat about Karl's life in music and what's coming up next as well as forays into comedy writing and other bits and bobs. ... Pop over to the website (www.onthehuh.org) it has lots of links to other bands stuff and venues as well as a link to an ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compiled by pod producer Reuben Andrews called La musique de Norwich. chin chin
Mama Oh No - a Space age desert soul, surf and swampy blues quartet Mama Oh No have been wooing Norwich crowds for a while now and they came in for a chat with On the Huh in the run up to a flagship Christmas show at Norwich Arts Centre 19th of December. They describe themselves as Space age desert soul, surf and swampy blues quartet. Here we chat about recent line up changes - their approach to writing and much much more.. Enjoy
John Osborne I was fortunate enough to get time to chat to John Osborne this week - John writes poems, scripts and stories. His first theatre show John Peel's Shed was a complete sell-out at the Edinburgh fringe and was adapted for BBC Radio 4. His first book Radio Head was broadcast as Radio 4's Book of the Week. His sitcom After Hours, directed by Craig Cash and starring Jaime Winstone and Ardal O'Hanlon was broadcast on Sky 1 and is currently streaming on NOW TV. He has had poems published in The Guardian, The Rialto and The Big Issue. His new poetry collection To Make People Happy is published by Mariscat Press.
Chicanes Combining the weight of heavy music with the ethereal textures of shoegaze, Chicanes create a dynamic and emotional listening experience. With four years of writing and performing behind them, the band's upcoming album marks their heaviest and most atmospheric work yet. Join us as we explore their origins though to the recording process of their debut album with lots in between.
Other Half - Here to rattle your cage This week sees us talking to Cal and Sophie from Other Half - Alfie had the lurgy so sadly couldn't come along but we had a lovely old time anyway. Other Half have been a mainstay of the UK DIY punk circuit for more years than they would care to admit. Puzzling audiences with a combination of caustic dischord-style post hardcore sneering indie rock and tongue-in-cheek classic rock tropes, all tied together with vivid, slice-of-life lyricism. They've put out three records on Venn and Big Scary Monsters respectively, which have all had nice things said about them. So park up and bend your ears back... enjoy
Robin Evans esq- a man about town - This weeks guest is a legend in the local music scene - a familiar face to all gig goers whether that be standing next to him or watching him play. In this episode we get right into how music became such a big thing in his life, his move to Norfolk and his multiple projects, his songwriting and recording and his plans for 2025. An erudite and charming man to spend time with .... I hope you enjoy it. Pop over to the website (www.onthehuh.org) it has lots of links to other bands stuff and venues as well as a link to an ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compiled by pod producer Reuben Andrews called La musique de Norwich. chin chin Robin is well known to the Norwich music scene, his dulcet tones will be coming to you in a brand new episode soon.
Youth Killed It - they are killing it Youth Killed it have been making waves with their catchy riffs, sharp lyrics and undeniable energy, carving out a unique spot in the UK's indie-punk scene. The ban is working on writing their 3rd LP and are hitting the studio in February. Their recent singles Lately and Up All Night have been getting attention and lots of airplay with BBC introducing naming the band as the one to watch in 2025. We talk about a busy 2025 ahead and their home town show supporting The Rifles in March. With over 3.5 million streams on Spotify and with growing media exposure, the band continue to build momentum so have a listen to what they had to say.
Blossom - The beginning, middle and all things Dead Wax Zine This week i'm joined by Blossom, one of Norwich's finest creators who is the brains behind the iconic Dead Wax Zine - the free mag found in all the cool parts of town. Here we talk about her creative process and the evolution of Dead Wax, how to set up and run an independent record store, homelessness and how Blossom found isolation to be her friend, how Dead Wax came about and how she impressed Richard Branson.... it's all here so tuck in.
Zamani Fitri - Tales of a troubadour This week we are joined by Zamini - a man with many talents. Self described as a Suffolk based troubadour whose work is a refreshing taste and insight into his own mind and life experiences, bringing a soulful and authentic feel every time. You can hear echoes of a lifetime spent growing up in a sunny festival field with world class music as his first and last meal of the day. Zamini authentically lives life as a troubadour, travelling from festival to festival as he has done from birth with his travelling family. You cannot help to feel the freedom, love and appreciation in his music.
Charlie Higson- Raconteur, author, actor, and of course lead singer of a Norwich band..who knew? Charlie Higson is bordering on national treasure status with millions of fans worldwide. An author, actor, producer, comedian and writer for TV, film and radio. Both his ‘Young Bond’ and ‘The Enemy’ series for teenagers, have sold over a million copies in the UK. The rights to The Enemy books have been sold to a leading US studio who are currently developing it as a major movie franchise. In 2023 Charlie published his first adult James Bond novel, On His Majesty’s Secret Service. In the 80s Charlie was lead singer in the Indie dance band The Higsons, whose hits included I Don’t Want To Live With Monkeys, and Run Me Down which todays podcast will focus on. Charlie wrote 4 adult crime novels, ‘King Of The Ants’, ‘Happy Now’, ‘Full Whack’ and ‘Getting Rid Of Mr Kitchen’ in the 1990s and returned to crime writing in 2022 with the publication of ‘Whatever Gets You Through The Night’. 2023 saw his first foray into adult James Bond novels with ‘On His Majesty’s Secret Service’, published to coincide with the coronation of King Charles III. His book for younger children, ‘Worst. Holiday. Ever’, was published in 2021 with the sequel ‘Worst. Superhero. Ever’ out in Autumn 2024. TV writing work includes Saturday Live, Harry Enfield’s Television Programme, Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple, Professor Branestawm, the sitcom - Swiss Toni, and the BAFTA winning sketch show The Fast Show, which he co-created, co-produced and starred in with Paul Whitehouse. Charlie and Paul co-produced and performed in the award-winning spoof radio series Down the Line for BBC Radio 4, which led to the BBC2 television series Bellamy’s People. Charlie was also show-runner, and lead writer on two drama series - Randall & Hopkirk Deceased, for the BBC, and Jekyll & Hyde, for ITV. As well as appearing in many of his own productions, Charlie had major acting roles in the dramas Broadchurch and Grantchester in 2017. In 2023 Charlie launched his own podcast, a history of the British monarchy called ‘Willy Willy Harry Stee’. And is currently the interviewer for the espionage themed podcast The Spy Who.
The Solarnites - They do all their own stunts Formed in November 23, the Solarnites blend a mixture of rock, funk and grunge that energetically drives home their soaring choruses, catchy vocal hooks and head pounding riffs. Their third single "I do all of my own stunts" is out now. A song that explores the theme of owning your mistakes, throwing caution to the wind and living life to the full. We discuss a busy year ahead as well as how they met and how they work... you can find the band on all the usual Socials so give them a follow.