TheStageLeftPodcast

Featuring in depth interviews with musicians who've worked closely with David Bowie, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Elvis, Fleetwood Mac, Oasis, Bob Dylan & more

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From our latest episode with Jack Bates, bassist with @SmashingPumpkin and @peterhook & The Light.

Asked about the best advice he’s ever been given.

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From our latest episode with Jack Bates, bassist with @SmashingPumpkin and @peterhook & The Light.

Asked which of his own gigs he’d most like to revisit as a fan, Jack picks his very first show with The Smashing Pumpkins.

142: @Jack_Bass_
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Great listen! 👍

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Brand new episode out now.

Jack Bates on balancing fan favourites with deep cuts, and why Peter Hook & The Light aren’t afraid to change the setlist for the people who keep coming back.

142: Jack Bates
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Brand new episode out now.

Jack Bates talks about fans getting his dad’s signature tattooed on them, growing up around legendary musicians, and why he still enjoys being able to wander around gigs unnoticed.

142: Jack Bates

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Brand new episode out now.

Jack Bates, bassist with @SmashingPumpkin and son of Peter Hook, on convincing his dad to invite Perry Farrell on stage in LA to sing ‘Transmission’ - and the unexpected reply that came back.

142: Jack Bates
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From our latest episode with Willy Bish, bassist with @cmatbaby, @DeclanMcKenna and @Japanesehouse.

On rehearsals, live sound, and learning that sometimes the best thing you can do before a show is stop chasing perfection and just trust the performance.

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From our latest episode with Willy Bish, bassist with @cmatbaby, @DeclanMcKenna and @TheJapaneseHouse.

An insight into in-ear mixes, dynamics, and how even hearing too much of your own instrument can completely change the way you play.

141: Willy Bish
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From our latest episode with Willy Bish, bassist with @cmatbaby, @DeclanMcKenna and @Japanesehouse.

A moment from CMAT’s @glastonbury 2025 set, as Willy steps out in front of the Pyramid Stage crowd.

141: Willy Bish
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From our latest episode with Willy Bish, bassist with @cmatbaby, @DeclanMcKenna and @Japanesehouse .

Here Willy talks about learning to relax on stage, and how playing in Declan McKenna’s band helped build that confidence.

141: Willy Bish
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From our latest episode with Willy Bish, bassist with
@cmatbaby, @DeclanMcKenna and @Japanesehouse.

On finishing songs & why getting a fresh perspective can make all the difference.

141: Willy Bish Available now on @Spotify and all podcast apps.

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That time Minnie Riperton delivered the highest note ever recorded in history (1975).

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New episode out now.

Willy Bish, bassist with @cmatbaby, Declan McKenna and The Japanese House, on stepping onto the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury, and the full-circle moment that came with it.

141: Willy Bish
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New episode out tomorrow!

Willy Bish, bassist with @cmatbaby, on stepping out onto @glastonbury's famous Pyramid Stage, and what that moment really feels like.

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New episode coming this week.

Willy Bish, bassist with @cmatbaby, joins us on The StageLeft Podcast.

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As Silke Blansjaar prepares to head out on an arena tour with @yungblud, we caught up for The StageLeft Podcast.

Here, Silke talks about confidence, creativity & the freedom to make the music your own.

140: Silke Blansjaar - YUNGBLUD
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From our latest episode with Silke Blansjaar - @yungblud.

On the best advice she’s been given, and why being easy to work with will take you further than anything else.

140: Silke Blansjaar - YUNGBLUD
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“Don’t pretend to be the thing you think they want.”

From our latest episode with Silke Blansjaar - @yungblud, on auditioning for the band & staying true to yourself.

140: Silke Blansjaar - YUNGBLUD
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“Someone’s got to do it… so why shouldn’t you?”

From our brand new episode with Silke Blansjaar, bass player with @yungblud, on backing yourself even when others don’t.

140: Silke Blansjaar (YUNGBLUD)
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