Episodes
Hello everyone and welcome to another fun filled episode of 4 Songs and a Dream!   This week I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Whin, Life Without Buildings, Pro Forma and solo artist extraordinaire Robert Dallas Grey!!!!   Check out Whin's new album Dawn Firth here: https://whin.bandcamp.com   Check out the Apple Music Playlist for today's episode here: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/robert-dallas-grays-4saad-playlist/pl.u-pMylDZEU42859X   Check out Robert's Solo music...
Published 03/26/22
ANOTHER EPISODE?! You're damn right. When you have talented musicians who want to be on your podcast, you have to take that opportunity!   This episode features my chat with the amazing Ynes!!! Her music and videos are really cool and im so glad she decided to chat with me!   Check out her videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/YNESmusic   Check out her music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ukJzJDevcB7E15Faimcrd   Check out the Apple Music Playlist for today's episode...
Published 03/19/22
Well what's this? A cheeky little bonus episode with Amy Duncan has graced your iPods/Streaming service!  This was an absolute delight and Amy was a great sport.    Check out the Apple Music playlist for todays episode here: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/amy-duncans-4saad-playlist/pl.u-4JomK7NFaABXgo   Check out Amy's Bandcamp and Subscribe to her amazing service where you get everything she makes for only 3 pound a month!!! https://amyduncan.bandcamp.com/subscribe   Check...
Published 03/17/22
Hi there, another week, another podcast and this one is with the incredible Fraser from Monza Express!!!   Their new single Lady Belle is out everywhere NOW!!!   Check it out on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/lady-belle-single/1610163255   Check out the Apple Music Playlist for this episode here: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/monza-express-4saad-playlist/pl.u-EdAVVL3sadbqZp   Peace Out!!
Published 03/11/22
Hey everybody, I am delighted to say that my guest this week is Mogwai, Minor Threat, Rock Action Records extraordinaire, Stuart Braithwaite.  As you can tell, I am pretty over the moon with this interview. Stuart has been a dream guest of mine for a long time and I cannot believe that he agreed to be on my little podcast and im so grateful that he did.    Check out the Apple Music Playlist for today's episode here:...
Published 03/06/22
Well, this is a special one. I spoke with Martin John Henry of Whin, Henry and Fleetwood, De Rosa and more!! I've been wanting to ask him on for ages so I finally plucked up the courage and he said yes!! It was also one of the most pleasant and engaging chats I've had so far.    Check out Whin's new album Dawn Firth here: https://whin.bandcamp.com     Check out the Apple Music Playlist for today's episode here: https://whin.bandcamp.com   LISTEN,SUBSCRIBE, ENJOY!
Published 02/25/22
Hi there, another day, another amazing guest!! This week we have Jill Lorean who is a fantastic singer/songwriter that makes music that makes me jealous that i'm not that talented.    Her new album "This Rock" is out on 1st April 2022 and is an amazing musical odyssey that everyone should own.    Check it out on Bandcamp here: https://jilllorean.bandcamp.com/album/this-rock-2   Check out the Apple Music Playlist for todays episode here:...
Published 02/19/22
  Good day fellow amazing people! This week I chatted with Michael M from Slime City, his own solo work and We Are The Physics!! This was a genuine honour for me and I am embarrassed by the amount of hero worship that went on!! However, this is a wonderful chat and I love it with all my heart and I hope you do too.    Check out Slime City on Bandcamp here: https://slime-city.bandcamp.com   Get the ridiculously incredible We Are The Physics album. on vinyl here:...
Published 02/11/22
Hello there! welcome to another episode! This weeks episode features my chat with Oli Stevens from the amazing band Jasper!!!!   Here's the Spotify playlist for todays episode: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o5SUJbh6Ue6qQqZRcswdw?si=0c31b4abe3f84e2f     Check out Jasper on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/43ueZDBWLpiRoVb56oDScC?si=0RjIhTXwQ2aHAv0uoDjb5Q   LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, ENJOY!!!!
Published 02/04/22
Hi there, thanks for joining me! this week I have something special. I have an audio Odyssey for you courtesy of Colin McClements who was the drummer in the band The Shores! I sat down with Colin and we talked about the story of the Shores which gives a funny and interesting look at the life of a musician and the fun times and pitfalls that come with it. I really hope you enjoy this episode as much as I really loved listening to Colin's story and The Shore's songs.    Check out the...
Published 01/30/22
Hi one and all to this new episode of 4 Songs and a Dream! This week I was lucky enough to chat with Kevin McGrath who is an amazing guy who curated a 50 song compilation raise funds for the NHS called V4Velindre (You can and should get it here: https://v4velindre.bandcamp.com)    He also has an excellent book called Pop Hack here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pop-Hack-Selected-Reviews-Interviews/dp/B084WH2WHS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=     Check out the...
Published 01/21/22
Yay! Im back! Thanks for sticking with me, I love you   Anyway, this week I chatted with the absolutely unbelievably talent that is Adam Ross!!    Check out Adam's stunning new album "Staring at Mountains" here: https://randolphsleap.bandcamp.com/album/staring-at-mountains   Check out Adam's Randolph's Leap output here: https://randolphsleap.bandcamp.com   Check out A.R. Pinewood (on Lost Map Records) here: https://lostmap.bandcamp.com/album/no-life   Check out The...
Published 01/15/22
Hi there, imagine seeing you here! Lovely to see you. Anywho, this episode features my chat with Jodi Findlay aka Silvi!! She is a cracking singer/songwriter who's singles Wish You'd Stay, Your Smoke and That's Not Love have taken the internet by storm oh and did I mention she's also an amazingly wonderful person (bonus)!   Check out the playlist for todays episode here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3DxEr7Oosdxk9NqmrrKHjw?si=a4bec53e303544bd     Check out Silvi on Spotify here:...
Published 11/23/21
YAY!!! Thank you for turning up for another ep of my podcast, you are amazing!   This episode features my chat with the absolute musical powerhouse that is Annie Booth!! Ive wanted this chat for a long time as Annie is one of my favourite musicians kicking about at the moment and her new album, "LazyBody" is sensational!!!    You can, and should, buy it here: https://shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/collections/annie-booth   Check out the Spotify playlist for this episode here:...
Published 11/15/21
Hey! I hope this podcast finds you well. This episode features my chat with the absolutely incredible and unique voice that is One Blind Mouse!!   Check out One Blind Mouse on Bandcamp here: https://oneblindmouse.bandcamp.com       Check out One Blind Mouse's 4Saad Spotify Playlist here:    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6O0XiKRqEthD6zNjLHL1p0?si=91a010717817466b     Tell everyone you know and enjoy it!!!
Published 11/13/21
EPISODE 101!!!   You lucky people get to hear me rambling on about MY 4 songs but don’t worry, I am guided by the incredible Mike Five from Lights and Lines Records!!!   Thank you so much to everyone who has helped, been nice to me, been a guest etc. You are all amazing!!! (I’ve probably already thanked you on twitter)   Anyway, have a listen and hear my silly little tune in your ears at the end.      Check out the Spotify playlist for todays episode here:...
Published 11/10/21
Hi there, we made it to 100!!!!   Anyway, todays ep is my chat with the incredible guitarist Zach from Dictator!! I was truly honoured to chat with him and to hear their new single Candlemaker Row.    Check out the Spotify Playlist for todays episode here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0a0NMop9S07ADhj3mixbEw?si=18b07d59d42d414f     Check out Dictator on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6s3XH0VddJvfm3evFlfEq7?si=csTzT6IGSY2M6WgOAPRUzQ     LISTEN, SHARE,...
Published 11/05/21
It's the 99th episode!! What a way to bring us into the 100s than David MacGregor aka Broken Chanter! I Looooooove this guy and his music and I hope you enjoy this episode!   Check out his new album Catastrophe Hits here: https://brokenchanter.bandcamp.com/album/catastrophe-hits   Check out the Spotify Playlist for today's episode here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6exscVTlwHFN4prR9Oc5g8?si=ad1d4724ff394b69     Pop a review on Apple Podcasts if you get a minute. it'd really...
Published 10/30/21
Hey everyone! Welcome to episode 98 of 4 Songs and a Dream! I hope this finds you well! This week you get to hear my chat with Ricky Spence who is the host of To Indie and Beyond radio show on In Your Ears Music!!   Check Ricky’s page on the In Your Ears Music website here:    https://www.inyourearsmusic.com/members/ricky-spence/   Check out the Spotify Playlist for todays episode here:    https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6YDYAzgvzDniLmxHUjMYBp?si=e88955807fc54edb   Check...
Published 10/24/21
I'm back, baby!! Thanks to everyone for their support during my hard mental health time. I love you all   Anyway, today, you get to hear my chat with Joe Plumb who is the Artistic Director at Skye Bridge Studios. He has an amazing programme of events planned and id love to see some of your friendly faces there!!!   Check out the Skye bridge studio's website here: https://www.skyebridgestudios123.com   Check out the Spotify playlist for todays episode here:...
Published 10/16/21
Hello one and all to Botswana's number 7 music interview podcast "4 Songs and a Dream"!!   This week was an absolute dream guest for me as I got to speak with the amazing Tom Fleming aka One True Pairing!! Ive loved Tom's work for years when he was a member of Wild Beasts and he keeps getting better and better! I cannot believe he agreed to do this but im so happy he did.    Check out his newest single Golden Arches here:...
Published 09/22/21
Hey hey hey there!! Hows things? You ready to listen to my chat with the unbelievable indie legend that is Kate McCabe? Well stop reading and get listening!!   Check out the Spotify playlist for todays episode here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3GDltWyU7FliFAWb6VDibm?si=39aafca4061943bf   Check out the video for Kate's latest single I Am Her (Devil Is Desire) here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmmKX6ONlRQ   Listen and let me know how much you loved it!!
Published 09/17/21
Good day! You are reading these words that I have typed yay!! This episode features my chat with the insanely lovely and amazing Andy from the Scottish Indie Podcast!!   The Scottish indie Podcast is a wonderful showcase for interesting and incredible musicians from all over this fair country and Andy is a fantastic host. He asks proper questions (not like me) and gets to the heart of the musicians and their music.    Check out the Scottish Indie Podcast on Spotify here:...
Published 09/14/21
Hello you wonderful person, I hope life is going well for you. This episode has me speaking with the utterly amazingly talented Poet, Spoken Word artist, singer, Kevin P. Gilday!!    Check out the Spotify Playlist for this episode here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0nhR5JsL6QwMeG31xKXJJ5?si=84b4cf7914994a94     Check out Kevin P. Gilday and The Glasgow Cross on Spotify here:...
Published 09/11/21
Hello you, nice to see you again. This week I had a chat with the amazing indie pop legend that is Bri!! Her new single "In My Head" is out today (9th September) and her new album "Hide" will be out on October 22nd (I got to have a cheeky wee listen and its great!).   Check out the Spotify playlist for todays episode here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6k7DCyylCz8gW2gL4Xyhnh?si=7655541876e24c68   Check out "In My Head" here:...
Published 09/09/21