For Songs
A podcast for and about songs and songwriting
Displaying 2 items of For Songs with the tag "irishrock".
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Episode 81: A Return Conversation with James Fearnley of the Pogues, Walker Roaders
March 8th, 2026 | 33 mins 33 secs
ireland, irishrock, jamesfearnley, punkrock, redrosesforme, rumsodomyandthelash, shanemacgowan, spiderstacy, thepogues
“What’s missing…is Shane.” Buckle up for a special episode of For Songs Singles! In this episode, James Fearnley, original accordion player for the legendary Irish/English punk band the Pogues, returns to talk about the band’s recent run of reunion shows celebrating the 40th anniversaries of their first two records, Red Roses for Me and Rum Sodomy and the Lash. We wrap up with an in-depth discussion about his new band the Walker Roaders’ blistering latest single Singing School, released in late 2025. So go grab a pint and listen in!
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Episode 74: Live! In the Studio! A Conversation with Kevin & Jarrett from Franklin Gotham
March 15th, 2025 | Season 1 | 42 mins 54 secs
franklingotham, icewagonflu, indierock, irishrock, poprock, rem, starwars, virginiacoalition
It’s a For Songs first! Join me in the studio for this fabulous conversation with Kevin and Jarrett from the rock/pop/indie rock trio Franklin Gotham. This interview was recorded at Jarrett’s Mixtape Studios in Alexandria, Va. We talk about the band’s latest EP Good Times, Bad Times, and three brilliant songs: the rock-pop gem Caroline, their brilliant cover of Life in a Northern Town, and then, well, you just gotta listen to the whole interview to see what Star Words is about. Trust me, it’s worth it. So sit back, grab a beer, and enjoy!