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. Editing, music, artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

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Episode artwork photo used with kind permission from Duncan McCall.

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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. Editing, music, artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

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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

Recommended further reading:

https://londonworks.com/blogs/news/an-interview-with-genn-unum-album

https://www.vocalgirls.com/content/enn-theres-safety-in-gigging

https://www.fredperry.com/subculture/articles/genn

https://joyzine.org/2021/03/30/track-by-track-genn-guide-us-through-their-new-liminal-ep/

https://joyzine.org/2023/10/10/track-by-track-genn-guide-us-through-their-debut-album-unum/

This is a Scaredy Cat Promotions podcast. Editing, music, artwork by Spitting Fur Designs.

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