THE OTHER WOMAN #70 WITH CHEERBLEEDERZ
Jumpstarting the Jubilee joy with back-to-back queens as I return for my June slot of the Other Woman joined in the studio by 1/3 of London lot Cheerbleederz, Phoebe Cross. I caught up with the drummer of the Alcopop-signed trio ahead of the band’s debut record release this summer to hear all about forming on the London live circuit, wry songwriting and their upcoming live dates across the UK.
And, of course, there’s a blossoming playlist with freshly picked tracks from ace Aussie punks Stand Atlantic, Lyon loves Johnnie Carwash and the mighty return of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
THE OTHER WOMAN #69 WITH fraulein
As is customary come May, I ushered in some Great Escape ready sounds from London twocome Fraulein as Joni of the band joined me in the Soho studios ahead of the band’s performance at the festival later this month. We spoke about the band’s fortuitous formation at an open mic night together, the burgeoning music scene in her homeland of Northern Ireland and the undisputed power of PJ Harvey.
Plus, in a seamless turn of events, the whole playlist is pretty much Fraulein approached with appearances from fellow TGE performers Momma, Brighton based Muff and longtime pals English Teacher.
THE OTHER WOMAN #68 WITH THE NIGHTINGALES’ FLISS KITSON
There was no foolin’ around with this month’s show as I welcomed my best woman and beating heart of The Nightingales’ Fliss Kitson in for a gas ahead of the band’s mammoth UK tour this month. The percussive powerhouse opened up about her decade stint performing with the group, bandleader Robert Lloyd’s entwined journey to fame with an 18ft guerilla statue and why they really, really loved CCTV.
And we keep the rhythms rallying with spins from Long Beach secret, Wargirl, Daisy The Grat (clue’s in the name) and South African majesty Moonchild Sanelly.
THE OTHER WOMAN #67 WITH BODEGA
Springing into March with a jam-packed playlist and joined on air by Bodega’s Nikki Belfiglio to talk about the band’s bid away from the sophomore slump, MOMA scale art sculptures and their impending new record release, Broken Equipment.
Plus, new music from touring pals The Umlauts and Deep Tan,as well as welcome returns from longterm loves Cheerbleederz, The Beths and the mighty Cate Le Bon.
THE OTHER WOMAN #66 WITH LOS BITCHOS
Let the February festivities begin with Cumbia quartet Los Bitchos as special guests for this month’s Other Woman show. We chat hang times with Alex Kapranos, the importance of a choreographed dance routine and the foursome share some of the records that have inspired them, from Turkish psych to Argentinian cumbia (naturally).
And, alongside the band’s playlist picks, some stonecold classics from Xenia Rubinos and Georgia greats Pylon. Plus, welcome returns from art bunch Bas Jan, Nordic pop paragons The Magnettes and fellow feline enthusiasts, The Linda Lindas.
THE OTHER WOMAN #65 WITH HELEN LOVE
New year, same excellent Soho Radio show! For January, Welsh cult icons Helen Love were coaxed onto the airwaves to share more on hang times with Joey Ramone, glitter cannons and their upcoming new record This Is My World, set for release via awesome sorts I Love Alcopop.
To continue the sparkling odyssey of a hopeful 2022, there were also sunshine sounds from Seattle trio La Luz, back to back with Scala pals this March, Los Bitchos alongside bop-inducing brilliance from Melissa Laveaux, The Bug Club and BODEGA.
THE OTHER WOMAN #64 WITH LAURA MARY CARTER
To round off my string of Other Woman shows for 2021, the enviably cool Laura Mary Carter came into the Soho Radio studios. The guitarist, famed as one-half of indie rockers Blood Red Shoes, performed some stripped-back live tracks from her debut mini-album, A Town Called Nothing which is inspired by just that - a teeny tiny town in Arizona (population: 0) pieced together between various studios and sublets in the UK and Los Angeles.
In between the guitar-based gushing, there’s also a jam-packed playlist with some fave acts of the year (looking at you, Orla Gartland), newcomers Fraulein and welcome returns from Peaness and Camp Cope.
THE OTHER WOMAN #63 WITH ALICE HUBBLE
Sounding the live session klaxon again this month to welcome synth maven Alice Hubble into the studio to perform some tracks - and test my rudimentary German - from her latest record, Hexantanplatz (that’s Witches Dancefloor to you!)
Alice talks through the surge of fellow electro queens like Jane Weaver and we gush over the significance of Lisa Rovner’s Sisters with Transistors. And, of course, there are nods to those customary loud guitars, don’t fret, with new numbers from Courtney Barnett, Sunflower Bean, and the majestic Pillow Queens.
THE OTHER WOMAN #62 WITH ANNIE GARDINER
What better way to mark my return to the actual Soho Radio studios and the start of spooky season than being joined on air by multi-hyphenate and multi-talented Annie Gardiner who packed up her trusty 3/4 nylon string guitar to perform a live session on this month’s show, debuting some of her most introspective work to date. To honour Annie’s celestial summoning and skeleton tales, there’s a magical playlist to boot with spins from LA Witch’s split 7” with The Coathangers alongside sugary pop treats from Self Esteem and Cherry Glazerr 🍭
THE OTHER WOMAN #61 WITH JELLY CLEAVER
Delighted to say, as it is every year, my September slot as The Other Woman is a Loud Women special as founder Cassie Fox joins me ahead of the org's fifth festival at 229 London. She also kindly lured guitarist, producer, and All-Day Breakfast Cafe member Jelly Cleaver onto the show as the musician performs as part of next weekend's lineup.
Plus, more loud women on your stereos with the latest singles from Brighton-based pair ARXX, Scottish songwriter Honeyblood in her new guise Stina Mary Claire and Boston rockers Slothrust.
THE OTHER WOMAN #60 WITH COLLEEN GREEN
It’s holiday season so who better to bring the sunshine than Cali-cool rocker Colleen Green in conversation for this episode of The Other Woman on Soho Radio. Ahead of her new record release, I caught up with Colleen about our mutual appreciation of pop-punk icons Blink 182, canine life, and why no one should take the highway. Ever.
Plus, a whole load of new music including the Euro-bent leaning of The Umlauts and Wet Leg to righteous rockers Cable Ties and Bad Waitress. There’s even time to sneak in some classic Lunachicks in the post-interview glow of my recent Guitar World profile with Gina Volpe of the band.
THE OTHER WOMAN #59 WITH ELIZA SHADDAD
Interrupting your Atomic-themed singalong during this year’s World Cup antics to welcome Scottish-Sudanese songwriter Eliza Shaddad on air for a bit of a gas ahead of her latest record release, The Woman You Want. We talk writing and recording (in close proximity!) with her husband B J Jackson, the intricacies of grief, and the decade-spanning work of female-led creative-group she co-founded Girls Girls Girls.
Speaking of which, my playlist is full of ‘em with new music numbers from South London septet All Day Breakfast Cafe, Brighton fuzz duo Beach Riot and latest loves Venus Grrrls.
THE OTHER WOMAN #58 WITH BRODKA
The month is June and the playlist is in full bloom 🌺 I’m back as The Other Woman and in conversation with Poland’s most beloved contemporary artist, Brodka. The songwriter opens up about the making of latest record, Brut, that insane Speedy Wunderground collaboration, and the fascinating phenomena of Albanian Sworn Virgins.Plus, I’m feeling pleased as punch to have pulled together a playlist RIFE with favourites with back-to-back greatness from The Linda Lindas, Lone Lady and SELF ESTEEM.
THE OTHER WOMAN #57 WITH TEKE :: TEKE
Ahead of their debut release on Kill Rock Stars, this month’s special guests are Japanese psych septet TEKE::TEKE. I spoke with guitarist Serge and vocalist Maya of the band (from a very echoey room!) about their multi-lingual songwriting, their eclectic instrument choices (from the Japanese bamboo flute to the Taisho Koto), and how it feels to be part of the iconic indie label as they celebrate a mighty 30 years this year.Plus, a playlist packed with the next wave of riot grrrl greatness from the girl clout of Fresh punks to the hugely moving number from Solidarity Not Silence, This Is Sisterhood.
THE OTHER WOMAN #56 WITH THE STEPNEY SISTERS
After interviewing 70s trailblazers, the Stepney Sisters, for The Guardian last month, it seemed fitting to ask Susy, Caroline and Benni of the band to speak about their reformation some 50 years on from forming during the Women’s Libe Movement, equality in songwriting and the response so far from the record.
Plus, in honour of our sisters who have paved the way, a playlist packed with formidable femmes from the raucous might of Grandmas House and Les Shirley to fellow Alcopop peers, Cherym.
THe other woman #55 with gold baby
Just in time for the International Women’s Day celebrations, The Other Woman returns to the airwaves with North London lot Gold Baby in conversation on feminity and womanhood.
And, because it’s always IWD in our house, we’ve got playlist picks from Brooklyn-based Justy, Polish superstar Brodka and Irish trio Wyvern Lingo.
THe other woman #55 with miss grit
NYC polymath Miss Grit is my guest on the February edition of The Other Womxn opening up about growing up in the Michigan suburbs as a Korean-Amerian, crafting guitar pedals and taking the production reins for her upcoming Imposter EP.
To soundtrack our chat, there’s also fresh sounds from Aussie trio Middle Kids, Meet Me @ The Altar and a double dose of Irish charm from NewDad and Kynsy.
THE OTHER WOMAN #54 WITH MAYA LAKHANI
British-Indian rocker Maya Lakhani joins me on the airwaves for the first new Other Woman of a shiny new year to chat about setting boundaries, feeling stronger (hey, 2021) and finally stepping out solo.
Plus new music numbers from all the faves currently on rotation in my headphones including South London lot Goat Girl, Norwegian noiseniks Pom Poko and Philly rapper Tierra Whack.
THe other woman #53 with death of the maiden
To see out the carcrash of a year that’s been 2020, I welcome dear pals Hannah Bruce and Tamara Parsons Baker of Oxford outfit Death of The Maiden onto the show to talk about their respective solo efforts.
Plus, there’s no Mariah but a hearty slice of new music from Charlie Belle, Mal Devisa and Manchester trio LIINES.
THe other woman #53 with arxx
Switch up the heavy headlines for some heavy guitars for November’s slot of The Other Woman. I’m joined on air by Brighton power pair Arxx to talk tech, toy shop soundtracks, and Tegan and Sara.
Plus, fresh numbers from vastly underrated This Is The Kit, eternal loves Pillow Queens and new favourite Friedberg,
the other woman #52 with bossy love
October is here which is great news for pick’n’mix and pop fans alike as we returned for a fresh season of The Other Woman. Ahead of the Say Awards, I speak with Amandah Wilkinson, one-half of Glaswegian electro pop pair Bossy Love, on bespoke studio spaces, crying in the vocal booth and their award-nominated debut Me+U.
Plus, I’ve been squirreling away a hibernation-worthy haul of new music from Barcelona trio Mourn, Bournemouth-based ‘no-waver’ Billy Nomates and Toronto talent GRAE.
the other woman #51 with dream nails
When I first had feminist punk troupe, Dream Nails on The Other Woman, we were squatting on speakers and amplifiers in a Harry Potter-sized broom cupboard. So it was thrilling to have guitarist and mega babe, Anya on the line to celebrate the release of the group’s hotly anticpated debut and explain how you really can squeeze a live experience into a Royal Mail approved parcel.
Plus, I even manage to squeeze in fresh-faced jams from West London lot Babeheaven, LA-based rapper CHIKA and Copenhagen trio, girlcrush.
the other woman #50 with daisy beau
In the spirit of the summer holidays, I took a but of a bus man’s holiday around the Kent coast to record an IRL interview with fellow seaside dweller, Daisy Beau. The Margate musician and I holed up on the plush surrounds of The Tom Thumb Theatre to talk found sounds, System of A Down and recording her first EP in one of the world’s smallest theatre spaces.
Plus, a whole host of excellent tunes from Upset The Rhythm signed Es, post-punk trio Pozi and the latest from Bully inspired by anarcho-communist radicals Chumbawumba, obviously.
the other woman #49 with lim orion
What better way to mark the halfway point of the year than an exclusive live performance from creative polymath and show regular, Cara Sebastian in her latest musical guise, Lim Orion. During our unfathomably fun phoner, Cara opens up about creating in the Zoom room, foil-fresh instruments, and a vain old king trapped in a room full of mirrors.
Plus, a playlist that boasts an exceptional Cream cover from Betty Davis (she just wants to know what her politics are) but continues to sound the sexy seventies alarm with Remi Wolf’s Disco Man.
the other woman #48 with ohmme
Whilst the world might be crashing around us, there are some small cornerstones of hope to hold onto as I head back under the duvet fort for The Other Woman with special guests, Chicago noiseniks Ohmme. On the eve of their new record release, Macie and Seema open up about recording on the ranch, connecting with the space around you, and an insatiable lust for hotdogs.
Plus, a slew of right-on artists in the playlist from righteous punks, Bad Cop Bad Cop - who can articulate a lot of the injustices felt in the US far better than I can - to fresh new favourites from BLOXX, Hazel English and The Beths.
the other woman #47 with katie von schleicher
In these wild and wooly times, unbelievably grateful for my internet connection, USB interfaces and “live” sessions from The Other Woman. Musician Katie Von Schleicher dusted off the tape recorder to perform some intimate versions of her upcoming album tracks from Brooklyn based home.
Plus, I’ll be busting out my best home-based moves to a playlist packed with long-standing loves Alice Bag and Nadine Shah alongside new numbers from Ganser and Freya Beer.
the other woman #46 with harkin
No joke, this April’s guest is one of the most prolific collaborators of our generation. Multi-instrumentalist Katie Harkin joins me on the phone ahead of her debut solo release and takes the reins of the playlist for some of the highlights of her creative projects to date - from album appearances with Waxahatchee to charity raising rareties with stand up comic Sarah Silverman.
Plus, sunshine sounds from Liverpool trio The Mysterines, bouyant pop types Dream Wife and next month’s special guest, Brooklyn’s brilliant Katie Von Scleicher.
the other woman #45 with pet crow
Giddy as a mad March hare to be back on the airwaves for The Other Woman where every day is an International Womxn’s Day. This week’s music picks nod to warmer climes with Spring sounds from Pamplona’s Melenas, glitter-coated warrior MALKA and NYC bunch Thick.
Plus, I’m on the blower with Danielle from Pet Crow talking the Derby music scene, dodgy cockney accents (looking at you, Bush) and all things DIY.
the other woman #44 with peggy sue
It’s a new month which means it’s a new Other Woman in the hot-seat. Spoiler: it’s me. Thrilled to welcome longtime favourites, Peggy Sue live into the studio, brushing off their vintage guitar to sing out some acoustic renditions of the new record and opening up about the transition from Choir of Echoes’ voices to 2020’s Vices.
Meanwhile, the playlist is packed with the latest lilting sounds from indie great Waxahatchee, London lot Dogeyed and Chester trio Peaness.
the other woman #43 with gaptooth
Out with the old and in with the new music. Joined in the studio by visual artist, musician and staunch activist Gaptooth for the first Other Woman of the decade. Hannah took the reins for a few tracks to talk peace, patriarchy and plans for 2020.
Plus, I dish out a few of my own recommends with January releases from boundary-pushing pop maker Torres, Danish alt-trio Nelso Can and Madrid massive Hinds.