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 time. She also discusses lyricists that she looks up to as well as some of the aims and sentiments behind a few of the band's songs.

Jen also gets into the ideas behind the lyrics and general musical progression that is on display in latest single, 'Don't Ask Me'.

You can listen to and buy music from False Advertising as well as staying up to date with the band and any upcoming tour dates on their website:

https://falseadvertis.ing

Image photo used with kind permission from Miley Stevens: https://www.instagram.com/mileystevensphotography

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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. They also discuss some lyricists that they admire and how those artists influence their own writing.

Phoebe and Rich also get into the lyrical themes that run through the band's discography and how that has developed in songs from the new album, 'Edit Undo'.

You can listen to and buy music from Happy Accidents here:

https://happyaccidentsuk.bandcamp.com

You can stay up to date with the band and find upcoming tour dates on their socials:

https://linktr.ee/happyaccidents

Image photos used with kind permission from Nelson Autefault: https://www.instagram.com/autefault

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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 surrounding mortality and religious imagery. He also explains some of the varied sources of inspiration, such as:

'Hangover Square' by Patrick Hamilton

'I Hate The Internet' by Jarett Kobek

Ashley also gets into the shift in approach to lyrical style for the new album, 'The Grand Scheme of Things', in line with the band's choice to keep fans on their toes in terms of musical style.

You can listen to and buy music from Sugar Horse here:

https://sugarhorse.bandcamp.com

You can stay up to date with the band and find upcoming tour dates on their socials:

https://linktr.ee/sugarhorse

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