Truth and Venom

By: Scaredy Cat Promotions
  • Summary

  • Truth and Venom is a podcast from Scaredy Cat Promotions all about lyrics and lyric writing! Each episode features an alternative or underground musical artist discussing the lyrics that they enjoy listening to, their own lyric writing approach and process as well as some deep-dives into specific songs and lyrics from their own discography. With a variety of genres, preferences and backgrounds, each conversation goes down all sorts of interesting avenues around the inspirations and wider thoughts behind the words you hear in the recordings and performances.
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Episodes
  • Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe (Thank)
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Freddy Vinehill-Cliffe of Leeds based post-punk/noise-rock band, Thank.


    Freddy talks about the varied sources of inspiration for Thank's lyrics, be it musical, literary or comedic. He also discusses the role that humour plays in the bands songs and how that has developed over time in line with his own approach to life.

    Freddy also gets into the lyrics from some of the tracks on the band's latest album, 'I Have A Physical Body That Can Be Harmed'.


    You can listen to and buy music from Thank here:

    https://thankleeds.bandcamp.com/


    You can keep up with the latest live dates and news here:

    https://linktr.ee/thankleeds


    Image photo used with kind permission from Sam Hopkins: https://www.instagram.com/samhopkinsphoto


    This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast.

    https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo/

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    55 mins
  • Jack Green & Fraser Briggs (Still)
    Nov 11 2024

    In this episode, Chris is joined by Jack Green and Fraser Briggs of Hull based post-black-metal-or-something band, Still.


    Jack and Fraser talk about their creative relationship and how this has continued to develop on the writing for new album, 'A Theft'. They also discuss the qualities that they value in both their own and others' lyrics.

    Jack and Fraser also get into the personal circumstances, emotions and general outlook that have influenced their writing over time.

    You can listen to and buy music from Still here:

    https://wearestillaband.bandcamp.com/


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

    https://linktr.ee/wearestillaband


    Image photos used with kind permission from Alex Dixon: https://www.instagram.com/blackboxphotoco


    This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast.

    https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo/

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    53 mins
  • Jen Hingley (False Advertising)
    Nov 5 2024

    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


    This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast.

    https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo/

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    55 mins

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