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April 19, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 112 – Darren Watson on ‘Too Many Millionaires’
Welcome to episode 112 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. I had a conversation with Darren Watson. You might remember that he was the subject of the very first episode of Sweetman Podcast. If you want a career overview and you missed it at the time go back and […]Archive
April 9, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
I Wrote The Liner Notes For Darren Watson’s New Album – Too Many Millionaires
I’ve been asked a few times to write testimonials – mostly for funding applications, for an artist seeking a residency or some such. Once or twice I’ve been asked to writer liner notes. Most recently Darren Watson asked me if I’d contribute some words to his brand new, upcoming album, Too Many Millionaires. I was […]Archive
March 29, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 109 – Elvis Perkins
Welcome to episode 109 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. I had a chat with the great Elvis Perkins. This was a huge thrill to me, I’ve been a fan since his debut album, Ash Wednesday. Perkins was in New Zealand – his first visit – as part of […]Archive
January 15, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Reb Fountain: Hopeful & Hopeless (ep)
Reb Fountain Hopeful & Hopeless (ep) Southbound Records Reb Fountain released some music under her name – and then a decade or so has gone by. During that time she’s become a mother, a worker – in and around performing and playing. And, musically, she’s helped out so many people, as harmony vocalist, via guest […]Archive
December 7, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 93 – Vorn Colgan
Welcome to episode 93 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. This one is a conversation with Vorn Colgan – he records and makes music as a solo artist and with a band under the name Vorn. He’s also a member of Gold Medal Famous and the Wellington Sea Shanty […]Archive
December 3, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Songwriter Profile: Chris Knox
From his time with The Enemy and Toy Love through to Tall Dwarfs and his solo career, Chris Knox has been a hero to many, domestically and abroad, for his passionate performances, his writing and his ethos: a DIY song-craftsman. The image of Knox as the man in the stubbies and jandals is a crucial […]Archive
July 26, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
The Songs of Randy Newman: (Part 1)
I first saw – and heard – Randy Newman talking on a documentary that was made to celebrate 20 years of Rolling Stone magazine. He was one of a few – assembled – talking heads. He said funny things like, “I don’t know how Elton John was rated but I always rated him highly. He […]Archive
June 28, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Pledging His Time: Help Darren Watson to Make His Solo Acoustic Record
Darren Watson is planning to record and release a limited edition solo acoustic record – his first solo album to be released on vinyl; just 180 LPs will be pressed. There will still be the option of digital download – and each vinyl LP will come with a download code. He’s got the songs written […]Archive
June 22, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 69 – Jeremy Taylor
Welcome to episode 69 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. This conversation is me chatting with writer, reviewer, musician and record store guy, Jeremy Taylor. If he’s not at the counter offering his wisdom he’s in the back room at Slow Boat Records […]Archive
May 5, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 61 – Phil Judd
Welcome to episode 61 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, L’affare and Yeastie Boys. This one is a conversation with Phil Judd. Founding member of Split Enz, creator of the mighty Mental Notes album, and its wonderful cover image too, Judd should need no introduction. But I’ve given him […]Archive
May 3, 2017 by Simon Sweetman