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Truth and Venom

Scaredy Cat Promotions

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Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 17

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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🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicInterviews
21/11/2024
#96
🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicInterviews
03/09/2024
#93
🇬🇧 Great Britain - musicInterviews
02/09/2024
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Annie Dorrett (CLT DRP)

Season 1 · Episode 10

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 • Duration 39:40

In this final episode of season 1 of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Annie Dorrett of Brighton based electro-punk-pop band, CLT DRP.

Annie talks about how performing with CLT DRP has enabled and emboldened her over time to express things in a more direct, bold way than she would in her day to day life. She also discusses the wider socio-political issues that have had an increasingly importance influence on her writing.

Annie also talks about the importance of trying to compliment the energy that the other band members are bringing to a track as well as the stories behind some of her most personal lyrics.

Purchase and listen to CLT DRP's music here:

https://cltdrp.bandcamp.com/

Follow CLT DRP on their social media channels for updates on live dates and any other news here:

https://linktr.ee/cltdrp

This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast. https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo

Artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

https://www.instagram.com/spittingfur_designs/

Photograph in episode image used with kind permission from Dylan Scully.

https://www.instagram.com/dylpool___

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Mia Lust (Chemtrails)

Season 1 · Episode 9

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 • Duration 44:00

In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Mia Lust of Manchester based psychedelic-garage-post-punk band, Chemtrails.

Mia talks about her appreciation for lyrics that use words in a creative and often unexpected way and how she tries to emulate that approach with her own lyric writing. She also discusses challenging herself to try new methods and processes to elicit specific responses to her songwriting.

Mia also talks about the common themes in Chemtrails' lyrics across their three albums as well as how she uses strong and often surreal imagery to get those ideas and feelings across in a less direct way.

Purchase and listen to Chemtrails' music here: https://adoseofchemtrails.bandcamp.com

Follow Chemtrails on their social media channels for updates on live dates and any other news here:

https://www.instagram.com/chemtrails_band

https://www.facebook.com/chemtrailsband666

https://x.com/chemtrails_band

This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast. https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo

Artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

https://www.instagram.com/spittingfur_designs/

Photograph in episode image used with kind permission from Chandler McCowen.

https://www.instagram.com/chandler.mccowan/

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Introducing... Truth and Venom!

Season 1

Monday, March 25, 2024 • Duration 01:48

Listen to find out what Truth and Venom is all about...

Jamie Giarraputo, Justin Giarraputo & Tom Stock (Stay//Asleep)

Season 1 · Episode 8

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 • Duration 48:10

In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Jamie, Justin and Tom of Surrey based punk/post-hardcore band, Stay//Asleep.

The band talk about the joy of working collaboratively and how that process plays out from Jamie's initial lyrics to the finished song. They also discuss their own relationship and preferences with lyrics and how that varies within the band.

Jamie also talks about turning to a more direct approach to lyrical themes and messages, as well as applying that to more personal subjects such as identity and grief.

Find links to listen to Stay//Asleep's music here, as well as links to the band's social media platforms to stay up to date with live dates and future releases: https://linktr.ee/stayasleep

Listen to On Repeat Podcast here: smarturl.it/onrepeatuk

This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast. https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo

Artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

https://www.instagram.com/spittingfur_designs/

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Cal Hudson (Other Half)

Season 1 · Episode 7

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 • Duration 51:45

In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Cal Hudson of Norfolk noise/punk/indie/post-hardcore band, Other Half.

Cal talks about the importance of lyrics to him personally, as well as some of the biggest (and at times surprising) influences behind his own lyrical approach. He also talks about the process of writing lyrics to fit a narrative across albums and how much personal experience plays a part in that.

Cal also talks about the balancing of more violent themes alongside a often tongue-in-cheek approach as well as what can be expected from the upcoming third album, "Dark Ageism".

Listen to and buy Other Half's music here: https://otherhalf.bandcamp.com/

For all of Other Half's upcoming performances as well as news on future releases, find the social media links you need here: https://linktr.ee/otherhalf

This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast. https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo

Artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

https://www.instagram.com/spittingfur_designs/

Episode artwork photo used with kind permission from Mike Palmer.

https://www.instagram.com/mikepalmerphoto/

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Callum John Cant (Tyrannus)

Season 1 · Episode 6

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 • Duration 38:58

In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Callum Cant of Scottish anti-fascist black metal band, Tyrannus.

Callum talks about the choice to use otherworldly concepts and narratives to communicate very real universal truths and socio-political views and the balance of clarifying an idea with leaving room for personal interpretation.

Callum also talks about the importance of prioritising community and love through the lens of black metal and discusses how some of his lyrical approaches have developed with the band's upcoming material.

Listen to and buy Tyrannus' music here: https://tyrannus.bandcamp.com/

For all of Tyrannus' upcoming performances as well as news on future releases, find the social media links you need here: https://linktr.ee/Tyrannus

This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast. https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo

Artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

https://www.instagram.com/spittingfur_designs/

Episode artwork photo used with kind permission from Duncan McCall.

https://www.instagram.com/duncanmccallphoto/

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Katie Malco

Season 1 · Episode 5

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 • Duration 50:01

In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with singer/songwriter, Katie Malco.

Katie talks about the subconscious influence of lyricists that she looks up to as well as the personal, at times very direct, nature of writing autobiographical lyrics and how that can complicate the relationship to older songs over time.

Katie also talks about new music that is planned for release later this year as well as giving some interesting insights into how she is still discovering new themes and outlooks when it comes to songwriting.

Links to Katie's social media and bandcamp can be found on her website. Go and follow for upcoming live dates and to get news about new music when it arrives: https://www.katiemalco.com/

Further listening:

https://helloiamhumanpodcast.com/episode-21/

https://www.101parttimejobs.com/episodes/d35eb91a-3021-11ed-a724-47d2564f9f1d

This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast.

Artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo

https://www.instagram.com/spittingfur_designs/

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Leona Farrugia (ĠENN)

Season 1 · Episode 4

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 • Duration 42:25

In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Leona Farrugia of Maltese/British band, ĠENN.

Leona talks about the influence that visual arts and film have on her writing, the effect that being an artists away from home has on their lyrics and the hopes of being able to celebrate the band's heritage even more in future.

Leona also talks passionately about the deeper beliefs in why the arts in general as well as spaces for creativity and performance are so important for us to look after and cultivate.

For all of ĠENN's upcoming performances, visit their website: https://www.genntheband.com/home

or follow them at:

https://www.instagram.com/genntheband/

https://www.facebook.com/genntheband/

https://twitter.com/genntheband

Listen to and buy ĠENN's music here:

https://lnk.to/GENN-unum

https://genntheband.bandcamp.com/music

and you can support them further here:

https://www.patreon.com/genntheband

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Nina Saeidi (Lowen)

Season 1 · Episode 2

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 • Duration 42:20

In this episode of Truth and Venom, Chris talks with Nina Saeidi of London-based Middle Eastern progressive doom band, Lowen.

Nina talks about how classic literature and scripture influence the band's lyrics, as well as how fantastical, sci-fi and ancient themes and imagery are used to tell the more personal stories of displacement, spirituality and pain.

Nina also reveals how some of these themes have developed with writing the soon to be announced second album, as well as the choice to increase the use of languages such as Farsi and Sumerian across the recordings.

Lowen will be playing Warhorns Festival, Brighton Doomsday and are accompanying Green Lung on a 6 date UK and Ireland tour in May.

Listen to Lowen here:

https://lowen.bandcamp.com/

Find links to the band's socials below for ticket links and information on the new music as it arrives!

https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band

https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband

This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast.

Artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

https://www.instagram.com/scaredycatpromo

https://www.instagram.com/spittingfur_designs/

Artwork photo used with kind permission from Stephen at Tears of Fire Photography. https://www.instagram.com/stephentearsoffirephotography

https://www.facebook.com/TearsOfFirePhotography/

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