Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:01:45 +0000 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:01:45 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://instagram.com/neverheardshow en http://instagram.com/neverheardshow The Close to Home Podcast Network feed is the home of any and all podcast series' under the Close to Home umbrella. Close to Home Aftershow is uploaded every other Sunday, with The CTH currently holding no regular schedule. For more information, check out the following: http://theclosetoho.me http://twitter.com/theclosetohome http://facebook.com/theclosetohome https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/5/c/c/0/5cc0e881bd4c1b69/NHLOGOSQ-min.jpg http://theclosetoho.me no Joe closetohome@live.co.uk episodic no The Close to Home Podcast Network feed is the home of any and all podcast series' under the Close to Home umbrella. Close to Home Aftershow is uploaded every other Sunday, with The CTH currently holding no regular schedule. For more information, check out NEVER HEARD JAMES BLAKE - 'ASSUME FORM' Fri, 17 May 2019 10:31:26 +0000 01:17:39 true full Join the full Never Heard team as we talk track-by-track through JAMES BLAKE's fourth album, ASSUME FORM. JAMES BLAKE is an English singer, songwriter and producer who has spanned multiple genres throughout his career and worked with artists such as Chance The Rapper, Bon Iver and Travis Scott. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it track-by-track. The show is released every other Friday on both YouTube and this here podcast feed, however if you do subscribe to the podcast feed, you will also get bonus episodes, and the added extra of hearing clips of the songs that we are being talked about. ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohomeJoin the full Never Heard team as we talk track-by-track through JAMES BLAKE's fourth album, ASSUME FORM. JAMES BLAKE is an English singer, songwriter and producer who has spanned multiple genres throughout his career and worked with artists such as Chance The Rapper, Bon Iver and Travis Scott. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it track-by-track. The show is released every other Friday on both YouTube and this here podcast feed, however if you do subscribe to the podcast feed, you will also get bonus episodes, and the added extra of hearing clips of the songs that we are being talked about. ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohome NEVER HEARD PUPPY - 'THE GOAT' Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:36:52 +0000 01:09:36 true full Join the full Never Heard team as we talk track-by-track through PUPPY's debut album, THE GOAT. PUPPY are a metal-grunge band from London, England, who blend influences from the likes of Pantera, Weezer and everyone inbetween. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it track-by-track. The show is released every other Friday on both YouTube and this here podcast feed, however if you do subscribe to the podcast feed, you will also get bonus episodes, and the added extra of hearing clips of the songs that we are being talked about. ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohomeJoin the full Never Heard team as we talk track-by-track through PUPPY's debut album, THE GOAT. PUPPY are a metal-grunge band from London, England, who blend influences from the likes of Pantera, Weezer and everyone inbetween. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it track-by-track. The show is released every other Friday on both YouTube and this here podcast feed, however if you do subscribe to the podcast feed, you will also get bonus episodes, and the added extra of hearing clips of the songs that we are being talked about. ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohome NEVER HEARD #21: TOP 10 RECORDS OF 2018 (PART TWO) Sat, 05 Jan 2019 14:22:46 +0000 01:34:58 true full This week, the full Never Heard team are back as Joe, Alex & Joey carry on with their Top 10 Records of 2018 list, going through their number 5s - 1s, as well as coming up with a final Top 10 list for the show as a whole. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it. The show is released every other Wednesday on both YouTube and the Close to Home Podcast feed, however if you subscribe to the podcast feed, you will also get bonus episodes - like this one - on the off-weeks! ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohomeThis week, the full Never Heard team are back as Joe, Alex & Joey carry on with their Top 10 Records of 2018 list, going through their number 5s - 1s, as well as coming up with a final Top 10 list for the show as a whole. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it. The show is released every other Wednesday on both YouTube and the Close to Home Podcast feed, however if you subscribe to the podcast feed, you will also get bonus episodes - like this one - on the off-weeks! ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohome NEVER HEARD #20: TOP 10 RECORDS OF 2018 (PART ONE) Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:18:15 +0000 01:08:34 true full This week, the full Never Heard team are back as Joe, Alex & Joe get started on their Top 10 Records of 2018 list. Join back here next week for Part 2. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it. The show is released every other Wednesday on both YouTube and the Close to Home Podcast feed, however if you subscribe to the podcast feed, you will also get bonus episodes - like this one - on the off-weeks! ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohomeThis week, the full Never Heard team are back as Joe, Alex & Joe get started on their Top 10 Records of 2018 list. Join back here next week for Part 2. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it. The show is released every other Wednesday on both YouTube and the Close to Home Podcast feed, however if you subscribe to the podcast feed, you will also get bonus episodes - like this one - on the off-weeks! ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohome NEVER HEARD #19: YOU ME AT SIX (BONUS, W/ LIAM HOPPER) Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:16:35 +0000 58:48 true full This week Joe is joined by our first ever special guest on Never Heard, Liam Hopper. They talk through You Me At Six's 'VI', including a track by track review, a discussion on how the band's sound has progressed through the years and how the band potentially address this record as a comeback after the mixed reaction from fans to their previous album. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it. The show is released every other Wednesday on both YouTube and the Close to Home Podcast feed, however if you subscribe to the podcast feed, you will also get bonus episodes - like this one - on the off-weeks! Next up is Never Heard #20: Joyce Manor (Million Dollars To Kill Me) ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohomeThis week Joe is joined by our first ever special guest on Never Heard, Liam Hopper. They talk through You Me At Six's 'VI', including a track by track review, a discussion on how the band's sound has progressed through the years and how the band potentially address this record as a comeback after the mixed reaction from fans to their previous album. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it. The show is released every other Wednesday on both YouTube and the Close to Home Podcast feed, however if you subscribe to the podcast feed, you will also get bonus episodes - like this one - on the off-weeks! Next up is Never Heard #20: Joyce Manor (Million Dollars To Kill Me) ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohome CLOSE TO HOME #2: FIGURES Thu, 29 Nov 2018 11:19:32 +0000 46:31 true full This week on the Close to Home Podcast, Essex math-rock / indie band Figures join the show to talk through the ups and downs of being underground artists over the past few years. On top of that, we talk about the band's upcoming sold out last show on December 8th and how you can win tickets, we reveal details of an extra secret show happening TONIGHT AS THIS PODCAST GOES UP - LITERALLY IT'S HAPPENING THIS EVENING, plus how they managed to get a beer named and branded after their first EP. Close to Home is an interview style podcast where a new guest joins each week to talk through their experiences of being an underground artist. The show is released on Monday's on the Close to Home Podcast feed... other than this episode. This episode is special. ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohome ►http://facebook.com/figuresuk/This week on the Close to Home Podcast, Essex math-rock / indie band Figures join the show to talk through the ups and downs of being underground artists over the past few years. On top of that, we talk about the band's upcoming sold out last show on December 8th and how you can win tickets, we reveal details of an extra secret show happening TONIGHT AS THIS PODCAST GOES UP - LITERALLY IT'S HAPPENING THIS EVENING, plus how they managed to get a beer named and branded after their first EP. Close to Home is an interview style podcast where a new guest joins each week to talk through their experiences of being an underground artist. The show is released on Monday's on the Close to Home Podcast feed... other than this episode. This episode is special. ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohome ►http://facebook.com/figuresuk/ CLOSE TO HOME #1: MIKE DARRAH (DARRAH / THE ENDS) Mon, 26 Nov 2018 16:56:26 +0000 01:00:58 true full This week on the launch of a new podcast, Mike Darrah (Darrah, The Ends) joins the show to talk through the ups and downs of being an underground musician over the past few years. On top of that, we talk local band successes such as The Horrors, and Nothing But Thieves, how Mike's old band The Ends managed to tour with The Enemy, as well as digital distribution for your music and how it can be more detrimental than beneficial to underground artists. Close to Home is an interview style podcast where a new guest joins each week to talk through their experiences of being an underground artist. The show is released on Monday's on the Close to Home Podcast feed. ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohome ►https://twitter.com/darrahsounds ►https://darrah.bandcamp.comThis week on the launch of a new podcast, Mike Darrah (Darrah, The Ends) joins the show to talk through the ups and downs of being an underground musician over the past few years. On top of that, we talk local band successes such as The Horrors, and Nothing But Thieves, how Mike's old band The Ends managed to tour with The Enemy, as well as digital distribution for your music and how it can be more detrimental than beneficial to underground artists. Close to Home is an interview style podcast where a new guest joins each week to talk through their experiences of being an underground artist. The show is released on Monday's on the Close to Home Podcast feed. ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohome ►https://twitter.com/darrahsounds ►https://darrah.bandcamp.com NEVER HEARD #18: LIL PEEP (BONUS) Thu, 22 Nov 2018 11:47:22 +0000 01:10:28 true full This week Joe & Alex talk through Lil Peep's 'Come Over When You're Sober Part 2', including a track by track review, discussion on Smokeasac's production and how the alternative community only appreciated Lil Peep after he was gone. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it. The show is released every other Wednesday on both YouTube and the Close to Home Podcast feed, however if you subscribe to the podcast feed, you will also get bonus episodes - like this one - on the off-weeks! Next up is Never Heard #19: Joyce Manor (Million Dollars To Kill Me) ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohomeThis week Joe & Alex talk through Lil Peep's 'Come Over When You're Sober Part 2', including a track by track review, discussion on Smokeasac's production and how the alternative community only appreciated Lil Peep after he was gone. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it. The show is released every other Wednesday on both YouTube and the Close to Home Podcast feed, however if you subscribe to the podcast feed, you will also get bonus episodes - like this one - on the off-weeks! Next up is Never Heard #19: Joyce Manor (Million Dollars To Kill Me) ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohome NEVER HEARD #17: FOXING Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:22:24 +0000 56:57 true full This week, Joe, Alex & Joey talk through Foxing's 'Nearer My God', musicals & First Man. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it. The show is released every other Wednesday on both YouTube and the Close to Home Podcast feed, however if you subscribe to the podcast feed, you will also get bonus episodes on the off-weeks! NEXT UP: NEVER HEARD JOYCE MANOR (MILLION DOLLARS TO KILL ME) ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohomeThis week, Joe, Alex & Joey talk through Foxing's 'Nearer My God', musicals & First Man. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it. The show is released every other Wednesday on both YouTube and the Close to Home Podcast feed, however if you subscribe to the podcast feed, you will also get bonus episodes on the off-weeks! NEXT UP: NEVER HEARD JOYCE MANOR (MILLION DOLLARS TO KILL ME) ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohome NEVER HEARD #16: BUDDY Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:17:53 +0000 51:44 true full NEVER HEARD is a fortnightly album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it. This week, Joe, Alex & Joey talk through Buddy's 'Harlan & Alondra'. NEXT UP: NEVER HEARD FOXING (NEARER MY GOD) ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohomeNEVER HEARD is a fortnightly album-of-the-week podcast where the hosts take it in turns to pick a record that either they or their co-hosts have never heard and then they dedicate an entire podcast to reviewing it. This week, Joe, Alex & Joey talk through Buddy's 'Harlan & Alondra'. NEXT UP: NEVER HEARD FOXING (NEARER MY GOD) ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohome NEVER HEARD #15: JUICE WRLD Sun, 16 Sep 2018 10:15:27 +0000 01:05:58 true full The Never Heard crew talk through 'Goodbye & Good Riddance' by Juice WRLD, as well as touching on the latest record from Travis Scott, 'Astroworld'.The Never Heard crew talk through 'Goodbye & Good Riddance' by Juice WRLD, as well as touching on the latest record from Travis Scott, 'Astroworld'. NEVER HEARD ROLO TOMASSI Mon, 23 Jul 2018 10:13:56 +0000 01:00:46 true full NEVER HEARD ROLO TOMASSI is Season 1 Episode 14 of the fortnightly album-of-the-week podcast, NEVER HEARD. This week, Joe, Alex & Joey talk through Rolo Tomassi's 'Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It'. ►https://youtube.com/closetohomerecs ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohomeNEVER HEARD ROLO TOMASSI is Season 1 Episode 14 of the fortnightly album-of-the-week podcast, NEVER HEARD. This week, Joe, Alex & Joey talk through Rolo Tomassi's 'Time Will Die and Love Will Bury It'. ►https://youtube.com/closetohomerecs ►https://twitter.com/theclosetohome ►https://instagram.com/theclosetohome NEVER HEARD PORCHES Sat, 21 Apr 2018 15:17:36 +0000 54:11 true full NEVER HEARD PORCHES is episode 12 of the fortnightly album-of-the-week podcast, NEVER HEARD. 0:00 intro 2:23 LADY BIRD (MOVIE) 7:29 THE SHAPE OF WATER (MOVIE) 13:20 MYSTERY SCREENING CINEMA / LOVE, SIMON (MOVIE) 28:48 PORCHES - THE HOUSE REVIEW 49:55 RATINGS 52:06 NEXT PICK You can also find us on the Close to Home Podcast feed within whatever podcast app you use, or at http://closetohome.libsyn.com LINKS: http://twitter.com/theclosetohome http://instagram.com/theclosetohome http://twitter.com/neverheardshow http://instagram.com/neverhearshow Follow us @neverheardshow and @theclosetohome on both Twitter and Instagram. Next up: NEVER HEARD THE NEIGHBOURHOOD (Self-titled)NEVER HEARD PORCHES is episode 12 of the fortnightly album-of-the-week podcast, NEVER HEARD. 0:00 intro 2:23 LADY BIRD (MOVIE) 7:29 THE SHAPE OF WATER (MOVIE) 13:20 MYSTERY SCREENING CINEMA / LOVE, SIMON (MOVIE) 28:48 PORCHES - THE HOUSE REVIEW 49:55 RATINGS 52:06 NEXT PICK You can also find us on the Close to Home Podcast feed within whatever podcast app you use, or at http://closetohome.libsyn.com LINKS: http://twitter.com/theclosetohome http://instagram.com/theclosetohome http://twitter.com/neverheardshow http://instagram.com/neverhearshow Follow us @neverheardshow and @theclosetohome on both Twitter and Instagram. Next up: NEVER HEARD THE NEIGHBOURHOOD (Self-titled) BURNET & BLACK #1 - "CHOPPED HIS MUM UP" Fri, 30 Mar 2018 11:26:22 +0000 57:41 true full Welcome to Burnet & Black #1 - "Chopped His Mum Up". In this episode, Fred Burnet and Joey Black discuss childhood memories, growing up and life at school. You can also find us on the Close to Home YouTube channel. LINKS: http://twitter.com/theclosetohome http://instagram.com/theclosetohome http://facebook.com/theclosetohomeWelcome to Burnet & Black #1 - "Chopped His Mum Up". In this episode, Fred Burnet and Joey Black discuss childhood memories, growing up and life at school. You can also find us on the Close to Home YouTube channel. LINKS: http://twitter.com/theclosetohome http://instagram.com/theclosetohome http://facebook.com/theclosetohome NEVER HEARD CODE ORANGE Thu, 29 Mar 2018 09:28:23 +0000 29:26 true full Finally! We are at our overall, collective No. 1 album of 2017, Code Orange's FOREVER. Never Heard is also available in video on the Close to Home YouTube channel. Follow us @neverheardshow and @theclosetohome on both Twitter and Instagram. Next up: NEVER HEARD PORCHES (Porches - The House)Finally! We are at our overall, collective No. 1 album of 2017, Code Orange's FOREVER. Never Heard is also available in video on the Close to Home YouTube channel. Follow us @neverheardshow and @theclosetohome on both Twitter and Instagram. Next up: NEVER HEARD PORCHES (Porches - The House) NEVER HEARD LOS CAMPESINOS! Tue, 13 Mar 2018 15:30:35 +0000 29:59 true full We now head to Alex's number 1 album of 2017, Los Campesinos' 'Sick Scenes'. Never Heard is also available in video on the Close to Home YouTube channel. Follow us @neverheardshow and @theclosetohome on both Twitter and Instagram. Next up: Never Heard Code OrangeWe now head to Alex's number 1 album of 2017, Los Campesinos' 'Sick Scenes'. Never Heard is also available in video on the Close to Home YouTube channel. Follow us @neverheardshow and @theclosetohome on both Twitter and Instagram. Next up: Never Heard Code Orange Never Heard John Mayer Thu, 08 Mar 2018 17:18:59 +0000 23:13 true full Carrying on from last week, we head to Joey's number 1 album of 2017, John Mayer's 'The Search For Everything'. Never Heard is also available on the Close to Home YouTube channel. Follow us @neverheardshow and @theclosetohome on both Twitter and Instagram. Next up: Los Campesinos - 'Sick Scenes'Carrying on from last week, we head to Joey's number 1 album of 2017, John Mayer's 'The Search For Everything'. Never Heard is also available on the Close to Home YouTube channel. Follow us @neverheardshow and @theclosetohome on both Twitter and Instagram. Next up: Los Campesinos - 'Sick Scenes' Never Heard Kendrick Lamar Thu, 15 Feb 2018 10:40:06 +0000 40:25 true full We kick of a series of more album-focused episodes and talk Joe's number 1 album of 2017 - 'DAMN. COLLECTORS EDITION'. Also available on YouTube - closetohomerecs Links: Twitter: @neverheardshow / @theclosetohome Instagram: @neverheardshow / @theclosetohomeWe kick of a series of more album-focused episodes and talk Joe's number 1 album of 2017 - 'DAMN. COLLECTORS EDITION'. Also available on YouTube - closetohomerecs Links: Twitter: @neverheardshow / @theclosetohome Instagram: @neverheardshow / @theclosetohome Never Heard Top 10 Records of 2017 Fri, 12 Jan 2018 10:51:16 +0000 01:58:51 true full Never Heard Top 10 Records Of 2017 - episode 7 of the fortnightly album-of-the-week podcast. 00:00 intro / CATCH UP 08:22 END OF YEAR MOVIE / TV CHAT 15:10 THE TOP 10 RECORDS OF 2017 / outro NEXT UP: Never Heard [watch until the end] LINKS: http://twitter.com/theclosetohome http://instagram.com/theclosetohome http://twitter.com/neverheardshow http://instagram.com/neverhearshow OUTRO TRACK: Bodyheat - 'Awake'Never Heard Top 10 Records Of 2017 - episode 7 of the fortnightly album-of-the-week podcast. 00:00 intro / CATCH UP 08:22 END OF YEAR MOVIE / TV CHAT 15:10 THE TOP 10 RECORDS OF 2017 / outro NEXT UP: Never Heard [watch until the end] LINKS: http://twitter.com/theclosetohome http://instagram.com/theclosetohome http://twitter.com/neverheardshow http://instagram.com/neverhearshow OUTRO TRACK: Bodyheat - 'Awake' Never Heard Julien Baker Fri, 22 Dec 2017 16:19:43 +0000 01:05:53 true full We talk 'Turn Out The Lights', DJs ignoring bangers, Slam Dunk 2018 and more.We talk 'Turn Out The Lights', DJs ignoring bangers, Slam Dunk 2018 and more. Never Heard [Ramsey] (Bonus) Sat, 18 Nov 2017 13:10:53 +0000 38:41 true bonus Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast with a bit of extra pop culture catch up slotted in at the beginning for good measure. On the off weeks we release an audio only bonus episode with the conversation focusing on an EP. This weeks bonus episode features Ramsey's 'Ramsey' EP. NEXT UP:19/11/17 King Krule's 'The OOZ' Catch the full show on YouTube. @NeverHeardShow on the socials / closetohomerecs on YouTubeNever Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast with a bit of extra pop culture catch up slotted in at the beginning for good measure. On the off weeks we release an audio only bonus episode with the conversation focusing on an EP. This weeks bonus episode features Ramsey's 'Ramsey' EP. NEXT UP:19/11/17 King Krule's 'The OOZ' Catch the full show on YouTube. @NeverHeardShow on the socials / closetohomerecs on YouTube NEVER HEARD [CAN'T SWIM] (Bonus) Sun, 22 Oct 2017 18:29:16 +0000 35:14 true bonus Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast with a bit of extra pop culture catch up slotted in at the beginning for good measure. On the off weeks we release an audio only bonus episode talking about an EP. This weeks bonus episode features Can't Swim's 'Death Deserves A Name' EP. We are so, so, so off schedule at the moment it's baffling - however that end's next week! New full episode on the YouTube channel 29/10/17 and the regular schedule will be picked up from there. NEXT UP:29/10/17 Marylin Manson's 'Heaven Upside Down' @neverheardshow on Instagram and Twitter. closetohomerecs on YouTube.Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast with a bit of extra pop culture catch up slotted in at the beginning for good measure. On the off weeks we release an audio only bonus episode talking about an EP. This weeks bonus episode features Can't Swim's 'Death Deserves A Name' EP. We are so, so, so off schedule at the moment it's baffling - however that end's next week! New full episode on the YouTube channel 29/10/17 and the regular schedule will be picked up from there. NEXT UP:29/10/17 Marylin Manson's 'Heaven Upside Down' @neverheardshow on Instagram and Twitter. closetohomerecs on YouTube. NEVER HEARD [SUICIDEYEAR] (Bonus) Sat, 07 Oct 2017 18:35:19 +0000 23:55 true bonus Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast with a bit of extra pop culture catch up slotted in at the beginning for good measure. On the off weeks we release an audio only bonus episode talking about an EP. This weeks bonus episode features Suicideyear's 'Hate Songs' EP. Side note, you're totally right if you're thinking this is really late. It was supposed to be uploaded last Sunday and... wasn't. Luckily this just means you get a double dose of Never Heard this weekend! NEXT UP: 08/10/17 Motion City Soundtrack's 'Commit This To Memory' @neverheardshow on Instagram and Twitter. closetohomerecs on YouTube.Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast with a bit of extra pop culture catch up slotted in at the beginning for good measure. On the off weeks we release an audio only bonus episode talking about an EP. This weeks bonus episode features Suicideyear's 'Hate Songs' EP. Side note, you're totally right if you're thinking this is really late. It was supposed to be uploaded last Sunday and... wasn't. Luckily this just means you get a double dose of Never Heard this weekend! NEXT UP: 08/10/17 Motion City Soundtrack's 'Commit This To Memory' @neverheardshow on Instagram and Twitter. closetohomerecs on YouTube. NEVER HEARD [MAC DEMARCO] Mon, 25 Sep 2017 22:26:38 +0000 01:12:15 true full Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast with a bit of extra pop culture catch up slotted in at the beginning for good measure. This week, Joey chose the latest record from Mac Demarco, 'This Old Dog'. Skip past IT spoilers: 11:20 Skip to the album chat: 35:10Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast with a bit of extra pop culture catch up slotted in at the beginning for good measure. This week, Joey chose the latest record from Mac Demarco, 'This Old Dog'. Skip past IT spoilers: 11:20 Skip to the album chat: 35:10 NEVER HEARD [TWO TONGUES] Sun, 24 Sep 2017 09:14:49 +0000 01:09:45 true full NEVER HEARD *PLEASE NOTE This upload was delayed, meaning the next episode is rolling round as soon as THIS SUNDAY. Enjoy!* The Close to Home Aftershow crew are back with a new podcast - Never Heard. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast with a bit of extra pop culture chat sprinkled in for good measure. This week, Joe chose Two Tongues' 2009 debut album to kick off the new show. Skip to 27:27 for the start of the album chat. NEXT UP: 24/09/17 Mac Demarco 'This Old Dog' YouTube: http://bit.ly/2xxA72o Twitter: https://twitter.com/neverheardshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverheardshow/*PLEASE NOTE This upload was delayed, meaning the next episode is rolling round as soon as THIS SUNDAY. Enjoy!* The Close to Home Aftershow crew are back with a new podcast - Never Heard. Never Heard is an album-of-the-week podcast with a bit of extra pop culture chat sprinkled in for good measure. This week, Joe chose Two Tongues' 2009 debut album to kick off the new show. Skip to 27:27 for the start of the album chat. NEXT UP: 24/09/17 Mac Demarco 'This Old Dog' YouTube: http://bit.ly/2xxA72o Twitter: https://twitter.com/neverheardshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverheardshow/ Close to Home Aftershow 12: Best 5 Albums of the 2017 So Far Tue, 18 Jul 2017 16:01:41 +0000 01:21:55 true full This week we're back to list our individual best 5 records of the year so far, as well as try and come to some kind of conclusion for the ultimate Close to Home Aftershow list. Check http://theclosetoho.me soon to see the list in article form with links to all the artists and albums mentioned. Useful links can be found below: Bodyheat - 'Awake': https://youtu.be/vIJ317WmfqU Sibling - 'Dream You Away' CD: https://www.theclosetoho.me/webstore/sibling-cd-ep-pre-orderThis week we're back to list our individual best 5 records of the year so far, as well as try and come to some kind of conclusion for the ultimate Close to Home Aftershow list. Check http://theclosetoho.me soon to see the list in article form with links to all the artists and albums mentioned. Useful links can be found below: Bodyheat - 'Awake': https://youtu.be/vIJ317WmfqU Sibling - 'Dream You Away' CD: https://www.theclosetoho.me/webstore/sibling-cd-ep-pre-order Close to Home Aftershow 10: Best & Worst Festival Sets Ever (Festival Season Special Part 2) Sun, 25 Jun 2017 14:04:30 +0000 41:48 true full Carrying on from last week's Slam Dunk Festival 2017 discussion, we both on to festival chat at a broader scale. In the second part of our festival season special, we take you through all the best and worst festival sets each of us have ever witnessed, along with ones we missed out on and later regretted. Please note that this podcast was recorded as a continuation of last weeks episode and does not have it's own intro or outro, so once you press play... you're in! Enjoy. Useful links can be found below: Bodyheat - 'Awake': https://youtu.be/vIJ317WmfqU Sibling / Bodyheat tickets: http://bit.ly/2sgSpE1 More info: http://theclosetoho.meCarrying on from last week's Slam Dunk Festival 2017 discussion, we both on to festival chat at a broader scale. In the second part of our festival season special, we take you through all the best and worst festival sets each of us have ever witnessed, along with ones we missed out on and later regretted. Please note that this podcast was recorded as a continuation of last weeks episode and does not have it's own intro or outro, so once you press play... you're in! Enjoy. Useful links can be found below: Bodyheat - 'Awake': https://youtu.be/vIJ317WmfqU Sibling / Bodyheat tickets: http://bit.ly/2sgSpE1 More info: http://theclosetoho.me Close to Home Aftershow 9: Slam Dunk Festival Rundown (Festival Season Special Part 1) Sun, 11 Jun 2017 10:21:36 +0000 52:57 true full In the first episode of our festival season special, all three of us are back to for a special episode dedicated entirely to Slam Dunk Festival and the bands that played this year. Everything from Crossfaith to Trophy Eyes and Crime In Stereo to Oceans Ate Alaska, all three of us run down our Slam Dunk experience in full. Check back in two weeks for part two of our festival season special, where we discuss the best and worst festival sets that we have ever witnessed. Useful links can be found below: Bodyheat - 'Awake': https://youtu.be/vIJ317WmfqU Dearist - 'Shame': https://youtu.be/Av0sWnedAUk Sibling / Bodyheat tickets: http://bit.ly/2sgSpE1 More info: http://theclosetoho.meIn the first episode of our festival season special, all three of us are back to for a special episode dedicated entirely to Slam Dunk Festival and the bands that played this year. Everything from Crossfaith to Trophy Eyes and Crime In Stereo to Oceans Ate Alaska, all three of us run down our Slam Dunk experience in full. Check back in two weeks for part two of our festival season special, where we discuss the best and worst festival sets that we have ever witnessed. Useful links can be found below: Bodyheat - 'Awake': https://youtu.be/vIJ317WmfqU Dearist - 'Shame': https://youtu.be/Av0sWnedAUk Sibling / Bodyheat tickets: http://bit.ly/2sgSpE1 More info: http://theclosetoho.me Close to Home Aftershow 8: Best 5 The National Songs Sun, 21 May 2017 10:10:55 +0000 01:09:52 true full Alex and Joe talk PVRIS Live in London, new Eighteen Visions, and whether everyone should completely unashamedly be listening to Killswitch Engage and Avenged Sevenfold in 2017. As well as that, we debut a new segment called Best 5. It's pretty self explanatory, but it does have a bit of a twist to it. This week, we tackle the Best 5 songs by The National, to celebrate their new track and news of a new album and UK tour. More info: http://theclosetoho.meAlex and Joe talk PVRIS Live in London, new Eighteen Visions, and whether everyone should completely unashamedly be listening to Killswitch Engage and Avenged Sevenfold in 2017. As well as that, we debut a new segment called Best 5. It's pretty self explanatory, but it does have a bit of a twist to it. This week, we tackle the Best 5 songs by The National, to celebrate their new track and news of a new album and UK tour. More info: http://theclosetoho.me Close to Home Aftershow 7: Not A Horror Sun, 23 Apr 2017 18:33:04 +0000 43:52 true full Joey's back this week as all three of us talk about Star Wars, Ghost in the Shell and Drake among other things. It also turns out that Joey doesn't quite know exactly what a horror movie is. Outside of that, Joey's time away wasn't totally wasted as he comes back with a story on visiting a masonic temple... which you might recognise from that time Insane Clown Posse played there. You probably won't recognise it from the Saw movies though. Don't forget to pre-order the new Sibling EP over at http://theclosetoho.me!Joey's back this week as all three of us talk about Star Wars, Ghost in the Shell and Drake among other things. It also turns out that Joey doesn't quite know exactly what a horror movie is. Outside of that, Joey's time away wasn't totally wasted as he comes back with a story on visiting a masonic temple... which you might recognise from that time Insane Clown Posse played there. You probably won't recognise it from the Saw movies though. Don't forget to pre-order the new Sibling EP over at http://theclosetoho.me! Close to Home Aftershow 6: Morbid Curiosity Sun, 09 Apr 2017 16:12:12 +0000 57:35 true full This weeks' movie-heavy episode features Alex and Joe talking about upcoming horror film Raw, as well as touching on the likes of Power Rangers, Inherent Vice and Santa Clarita Diet among others. Outside of the movie world we also took the opportunity of Joey being away for this episode to get nerdy about our history with pro-wrestling and talk about why 2017 is the year everyone in their mid-20s should pick up watching it again. *If you'd like to skip all the wrestling chat once it comes to it, just head to the 54 minute mark. Read more at http://theclosetoho.meThis weeks' movie-heavy episode features Alex and Joe talking about upcoming horror film Raw, as well as touching on the likes of Power Rangers, Inherent Vice and Santa Clarita Diet among others. Outside of the movie world we also took the opportunity of Joey being away for this episode to get nerdy about our history with pro-wrestling and talk about why 2017 is the year everyone in their mid-20s should pick up watching it again. *If you'd like to skip all the wrestling chat once it comes to it, just head to the 54 minute mark. Read more at http://theclosetoho.me The CTH: Shorn Shee Mon, 27 Mar 2017 04:00:00 +0000 01:08:22 true full Shorn Shee of Losing Sleep joins me on The Close to Home for a chat about everything Losing Sleep, among other things. We talk about the band's inception all the way up to their final show which takes place this April 1st in Kingston - almost 5 years to the day from their first show. If you get to 56:36 and are not really up for a bit of football chat feel free to skip to 1:04:30 to hear the wrap up of the podcast along with a song by Losing Sleep to play us out. Tracklist: Epona - Red Brick Ganglions - Fallow Happy Accidents - Leaving Parties Early Nachtexen - Cheer Up Luv Losing Sleep - Keep Me Company Catch Losing Sleep, Epona, Ganglions and Happy Accidents at The Fighting Cocks in Kingston on April 1st.Shorn Shee of Losing Sleep joins me on The Close to Home for a chat about everything Losing Sleep, among other things. We talk about the band's inception all the way up to their final show which takes place this April 1st in Kingston - almost 5 years to the day from their first show. If you get to 56:36 and are not really up for a bit of football chat feel free to skip to 1:04:30 to hear the wrap up of the podcast along with a song by Losing Sleep to play us out. Tracklist: Epona - Red Brick Ganglions - Fallow Happy Accidents - Leaving Parties Early Nachtexen - Cheer Up Luv Losing Sleep - Keep Me Company Catch Losing Sleep, Epona, Ganglions and Happy Accidents at The Fighting Cocks in Kingston on April 1st. Close to Home Aftershow 5: Lip Sync 4 Ur Life Sun, 26 Mar 2017 11:54:10 +0000 52:51 true full This week we're talkin' Sorority Noise, Creeper, The Gaslight Anthem, Planning For Burial and Blanck Mass among other things like Netflix's recent comedy specials and reality TV as a whole. Read more at http://theclosetoho.meThis week we're talkin' Sorority Noise, Creeper, The Gaslight Anthem, Planning For Burial and Blanck Mass among other things like Netflix's recent comedy specials and reality TV as a whole. Read more at http://theclosetoho.me Close to Home Aftershow 4: Bah Gawd Sun, 12 Mar 2017 18:14:22 +0000 49:31 true full This week we have a new Los Campesinos album to dive into as well as a load of movie trailers to talk about as the Summer blockbuster season is fast approaching. We also have out first Aftershow games discussion, as we try and work out if Sniper Elite's ball-bursting kill cam replays are really all that necessary. http://theclosetoho.me closetohome@live.co.ukThis week we have a new Los Campesinos album to dive into as well as a load of movie trailers to talk about as the Summer blockbuster season is fast approaching. We also have out first Aftershow games discussion, as we try and work out if Sniper Elite's ball-bursting kill cam replays are really all that necessary. http://theclosetoho.me closetohome@live.co.uk Close to Home Aftershow 3: What A Twist Sun, 26 Feb 2017 18:43:02 +0000 52:36 true full Joey returns from his travels armed with a bunch of in-flight movies to talk about, but not before we discuss the ridiculously irrelevant BRIT and NME awards which happened last week. HAVEN'T SEEN SPLIT? SKIP TO 48:44 AFTER THE SPOILER WARNING... AND THEN GO AND WATCH SPLIT! Stream and download episode 3 below, as well as on iTunes here, and wherever else podcasts are found. Advertisement: Obviously, we don't have Ads yet, but I do have a record label & blog to run... so this episode is lovingly brought to you by 'Symphony Pains', the debut EP from Rain which was released a year ago this week. You can hear the EP across all streaming services, view the video for single 'Slur' on YouTube. You can also pick the record up at our store: http://store.thecloseho.meJoey returns from his travels armed with a bunch of in-flight movies to talk about, but not before we discuss the ridiculously irrelevant BRIT and NME awards which happened last week. HAVEN'T SEEN SPLIT? SKIP TO 48:44 AFTER THE SPOILER WARNING... AND THEN GO AND WATCH SPLIT! Stream and download episode 3 below, as well as on iTunes here, and wherever else podcasts are found. Advertisement: Obviously, we don't have Ads yet, but I do have a record label & blog to run... so this episode is lovingly brought to you by 'Symphony Pains', the debut EP from Rain which was released a year ago this week. You can hear the EP across all streaming services, view the video for single 'Slur' on YouTube. You can also pick the record up at our store: http://store.thecloseho.me Close to Home Aftershow 2: No Spoilers Sun, 12 Feb 2017 16:27:13 +0000 43:32 true full Unfortunately, we're without Joey this week, but Alex myself sat down to talk about the music and TV we'd been indulging in since the recording of the last episode, as well as spoiler culture as a whole. Stream and download episode 2 below, as well as on iTunes here, and wherever else podcasts are found. Advertisement: Obviously, we don't have Ads yet, but I do have a record label & blog to run... so this episode is lovingly brought to you by the new single from Luke Rainsford, titled 'Nightmares', which was premiered this past week on http://theclosetoho.me - further details, and a stream, can be found on the blog.Unfortunately, we're without Joey this week, but Alex myself sat down to talk about the music and TV we'd been indulging in since the recording of the last episode, as well as spoiler culture as a whole. Stream and download episode 2 below, as well as on iTunes here, and wherever else podcasts are found. Advertisement: Obviously, we don't have Ads yet, but I do have a record label & blog to run... so this episode is lovingly brought to you by the new single from Luke Rainsford, titled 'Nightmares', which was premiered this past week on http://theclosetoho.me - further details, and a stream, can be found on the blog. Close to Home Aftershow 1: Welcome Sun, 29 Jan 2017 09:41:44 +0000 46:41 true full Welcome to Close to Home Aftershow Episode 1. This week, we spoke about what music, movies and TV shows of 2017 we've been enjoying so far, as well as introduced our semi-regular segment Banger Birthdays. You can contact us at any time using the submission for at http://theclosetoho.me, or emailing closetohome@live.co.uk. Advertisement: Obviously, we don't have Ads yet, but I do have a record label to run, so this episode is lovingly brought to you by the new single from Leatherneck, titled 'Vincent / Pale Horse'. You can stream, download (for free), and read more about it at the following link: http://bit.ly/2kA3JCWWelcome to Close to Home Aftershow Episode 1. This week, we spoke about what music, movies and TV shows of 2017 we've been enjoying so far, as well as introduced our semi-regular segment Banger Birthdays. You can contact us at any time using the submission for at http://theclosetoho.me, or emailing closetohome@live.co.uk. Advertisement: Obviously, we don't have Ads yet, but I do have a record label to run, so this episode is lovingly brought to you by the new single from Leatherneck, titled 'Vincent / Pale Horse'. You can stream, download (for free), and read more about it at the following link: http://bit.ly/2kA3JCW