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Welcome back to your favourite podcast for musically curious ears! This week, I’m talking to the brilliant Jeremy Deller, Turner Prize-winning artist and creator of the now-legendary Acid Brass project — a bold collision of working-class brass band tradition and squelchy late-80s acid house.

Join us as we trace the unexpected cultural connections between miners’ strikes, 303s, and knitting in the front row…

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Chapters and Highlights

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00:00 – Welcome and new format intro

Steve explains the new single-topic format and introduces today’s guest, Jeremy Deller.

02:00 – The story of Acid Brass

From a Turner Prize idea to a 30-year legacy: how Jeremy connected acid house and brass bands.

05:00 – Why it inspired Hackney Colliery Band

Steve reflects on how Acid Brass shaped his own journey.

07:00 – Interview Pt. 1: Backstage at rehearsal

Jeremy and Steve discuss working-class music, the politics of sound, and whether acid house is “folk.”

14:00 – What’s a 303, anyway?

Steve demos the iconic Roland TB-303 and compares it to traditional brass.

17:00 – Interview Pt. 2: Deeper dive

Jeremy reflects on his artistic intentions, early audience reactions, and the cultural fallout.

29:00 – The knitting incident

Yes, really. Knitting, brass bands and acid house. Who'd have thought?

32:00 – Musical roles and expectations

Steve discusses how Acid Brass plays with what music is for.

33:00 – The Big Question: What’s the point of music?

Jeremy shares his thoughts on connection, spirit, and why most artists are just frustrated musicians.

36:00 – Outro and rehearsal teaser

Steve wraps up and previews an exclusive clip from the Acid Brass rehearsal at EartH Hackney.

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Event Promo (if catching in time!)

Catch Acid Brass live at EartH Hackney on 13th June 2025, followed by a late-night party with acid house pioneer A Guy Called Gerald. Limited tickets available!

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