Shed Sessions
Shed Sessions
Warren
From his shed in Oxford, England, Warren explores stories surrounding the music and objects we treasure and draw memories and strength from. Welcome to "Shed Sessions" Logo by Salvador. See more here: https://www.instagram.com/shedtreasures/
Shed Session 38: Shock Horror
A slender fox sits under the white light cast from an LED street lamp. The mysterious creature's dark shadow is duplicated on all sides like a dark crown, spray painted onto the silver tarmac around its body. The song ends and Warren opens his eyes. Josh, Joel, Charlie and Dan are in the shed performing stripped back versions from a selection of their wondrous creations. There's chat about U2, favourite first albums, second takes and the band demonstrate their music quiz prowess. Thank you for listening.
Jun 25, 2024
43 min
Shed Session 37: Girl Like That
The Elder are in flower. The sun casts a golden hue over clusters of white petals. White-gold bouquets dabbed across the green canvas. Nestled between the wall of trees at the back and the gathering of raspberry stems at the front lies the sanctuary of the shed. Inside, Lucy and Arun of 'Girl Like That' perform a collection of stripped back songs from the brilliant new album - Medicine Box. Lucy's voice is superb and rides majestically upon the magical sounds gliding from Arun's guitar (well Lucy's). There's also a sneaky foray into Wheatus' Teenage Dirtbag. The conversation includes sage advice, stories of musical inspiration, album crafting insights, TRUCK festival 2024 news and Taylor Swift. You can find out more about Girl Like That on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5NgRffIucF1qoif5HTBb7o?si=319vB6V3RZyHNk_F2rblqg Recorded by Ian De Quadros (Tiger Mendoza) - https://www.tigermendoza.co.uk/ Photography by @pittoad (Instagram) can be viewed on the @shedtreasures Instagram page.
Jun 18, 2024
1 hr 3 min
Shed Session 36: Blue Bayou
It's a time of abundance as the raspberry plants reach for the shed doors and the buttercups and dandelions spring forth from the uncut lawn. Momo, Will and Greg guide the joys of the season into the shed and play music from an oasis somewhere deep inside our solar system. Warren is a vessel for this magic and the band gracefully share insight, inspiration, laughter, friendship and exceptional music. We also discover what’s inside their time capsules. Thank you for listening. Audio by: Ian De Quadros (@tigermendoza - Instagram) Photos of the session by Andy (@pittoad - Instagram) can be viewed on Instagram - @shedtreasures
May 28, 2024
55 min
Shed Session 35: Max Blansjaar
The Northern Lights arrived as far south as the River Thames and left me with a sense of awe and mystery. The song birds have laid foundations for their nests in the hedgerows and the suburban garden is alive with the joys of Spring. The beautiful notes of Max Blansjaar's music find every corner of the shed like a mist on the water as it floats gently into the reeds, up and over the banks and onto the footpath. From there the glorious sounds lift high into the still golden syrup skies, kindly calling in the Nightjar. Max Blansjaar performs three songs from his forthcoming masterpiece, False Comforts. In this episode we get the front row on a magical floating rug ride upon which we stretch out to enjoy the music and conversation. False Comforts will be released on 21 June 2024. You can find out more about Max Blansjaar on Bandcamp: https://maxblansjaar.bandcamp.com/music and on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7z08sSQXYVi4R0SWRTXsXY?si=Y5RSRX8KTgmCmng-zSaZnQ Photos by Ian Hanham(@ianhanhamphotos - Instagram) from the session can be found on Instagram here: @shedtreasures Recorded by Stefano (@il_maio0 - Instagram) and mastered by Ian De Quadros (@tigermendoza - Instagram)
May 21, 2024
1 hr 5 min
Shed Session 34: Izzie Yardley
The setting sun takes with her the warm golden rays from the shed doors like a thousand retreating ornamental metal spears. The cradling crescent moon is later pinned above the semi detached houses half way up the cold hazy ink blue western skies. While nature quietly transforms for her next scene, Izzie’s beautiful songs merge with the changes outside as Nick’s splendid double bass coaxes the night time in. Magical, mystical, beguiling, haunting, brilliant. The conversation leads us on a path via the cuteness of guinea pigs, early music revelations, Bob Dylan, the resonance of bass, lion calls, the west country and making music. Thank you for listening. You can find out more about Izzie Yardley here: https://izzieyardley.com/ @izzieyardley (Instagram) https://izzieyardley.bandcamp.com/track/all-we-have-acoustic Audio by @tigermendoza (Instagram) Photos from the session - @shedtreasures (Instagram)
Apr 16, 2024
1 hr 9 min
Shed Session 33: Killer Kowalski
Warren welcomes Simon, Tom and Alfie from the incredible Killer Kowalski into the shed to kick off Season 14. Sadly there wasn't enough space for the full band so Howard could't join them this time. The band sounds amazing as they try out the stripped back acoustic arrangements for the very first time. It's an early Spring evening, the blossom petals are drifting about and Warren thinks he's been in the Upside Down! Along with the sublime music, there's cracking conversation about thought provoking lyrics, the performance, All Bar One, Truck Festival, forming a band in what we think is the modern age, Lady Gaga and more. Another great episode and Killer Kowalski are brilliant! Thank you for listening. You can find out more about the band on Instagram: @killer_kowalski_ and on bandcamp - https://killerkowalski1.bandcamp.com/ Photos by @ianhanhamphotos from the session - Instagram @shedtreasures Audio by Ian De Quadros - @tigermendoza (Instagram).
Apr 2, 2024
1 hr 5 min
Shed Session 32: Mount St. Helen
Warren is joined in the shed by Aris and Francesco from Mount St. Helen. They are stripped back, leaving Ryan (drums) and Dan (bass) with the sound knowledge that they are carrying the flame proudly over to the shed for this exclusive performance and conversation. The music is otherworldly and the lyrics are lovingly carried by Aris' dreamy voice and the ethereal sounds of the pair's Stratocasters. We are gently guided into the story of a band with a bigger picture as they seamlessly glide above the great expanses of the Pacific Northwest dusting the top of the volcanic Mount St. Helens as we swoop past. There's talk of old heroes, frog faces, second hand guitar treasures, making music videos and the most extraordinary music extending its velvety condor wings wide, gathering us all together. Thank you for listening. Mount St. Helen - https://open.spotify.com/track/1FqJBtYj4SbIz6F7gkTkd0?si=a75c3e10bf194293 Instagram - @mount.st.helen YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@mountsthelen Photos from the session on Instgaram - @shedtreasures
Mar 19, 2024
1 hr 11 min
Shed Session 31: The Deadbeat Apostles
The Deadbeat Apostles grace the floorboards of the shed in a stripped back, acoustic form. Their soulful groove very much in force and ready to be shared with us all. The session is filled with love, sandwiches, crisps, New York, Bowie, Lennon, first plays, Will Young on wash up duties and an excessive music quiz. This is a history of the Deadbeats, where they've been, where they are now and what lies ahead. A beautiful journey to be a friend of the Deadbeats! You can find out more about the band here: https://thedeadbeatapostles.co.uk/ Photos by (@ianhanhamphotos) from the session can be viewed on Instagram: @shedtreasures Audio by @tigermendoza (Instagram)
Mar 12, 2024
1 hr 1 min
Shed Session 30: KANADIA
Warren welcomes James and Tim into the shed for a stripped back KANADIA set. The pair are soaring with the thermals and gazing across the boggy fields and enchanted woodlands, mapping the route as we float along with them. Enveloped in pure bliss. A field mouse peaks out from the leaf litter as the notes are set free into the star spangled night skies over the Oxfordshire countryside. This band is formidable and have chosen their own dreamy path to navigate the spaces with soulful atmospheric alternative rock music. Warren draws us all in with his curiosity and lands our boat on enchanted beaches for an evening full of intrigue, laughter, soul searching and gratitude. KANADIA's performance is phenomenal. They are firmly on my list of favourite bands. You can find out more about the band here: https://www.kanadia.band/ Thank you for listening.
Feb 27, 2024
1 hr 9 min
Joely June: Bullingdon Cocktail Bar Shed Session
Welcome back to the first episode of 2024. For this special occassion we recorded a Shed Session in front of an audience at The Bullingdon Cocktail Bar in Oxford with the incredibly talented Joely June. Warren guided us gently through this magical land of music and conversation. It was love from the very first chord as Joely, Evie and Phil reached out and let us peek into the mysteries of the soul. "Thanks for a lovely evening my man and well done on a great show. It was particularly powerful for me to see how everyone was sitting quietly and attentively listening - like audiences would do in the Greenwich village coffee houses in the 60s. Put everyone in a reflective and receptive mood. Quite a gift to bring stillness and focus to people as well as music so well done you 🙏🏻"
Feb 20, 2024
41 min
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