INTERVIEW: Grandstand Glory: A Candid Conversation with Taylor and Lauren Johnson of Brand New Friend

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In episode #147 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Taylor and Lauren Johnson of Brand New Friend to discuss their new album, ‘Grandstand.’

No strangers to Ireland’s buzzing live scene, Brand New Friend have been making waves with some incendiary live shows all over the island. Their honest indie-pop has taken them from sticky-floored venues to sold-out festivals, including Reading and Leeds, Radio 1’s Big Weekend and Electric Picnic.

Brand New Friend released their debut album Seatbelts for Aeroplanes in 2018, followed by A Cure For Living EP, and now they are back with Grandstand, which was produced by Danny Ball (Blue Americans, Travi the Native). In this interview, Taylor and Lauren Johson discuss the making of Grandstand, upcoming live shows and lots more. Listen to episode #147 of The XS Noize Podcast with Taylor and Lauren Johnson – BELOW:

Previous XS Noize Podcast guests have been John LydonSteven WilsonMatt GossBilly NomatesTom MeighanToyah Wilcox, Midge UreTravis, New OrderThe KillersTito JacksonSimple Minds, Divine ComedyShaun RyderGary NumanSleaford ModsThe Brand New Heavies.

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Grandstand by Brand New Friend is out now. More info here.

 

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Mark Millar is the founder of XS Noize and looks after the daily running of the website as well as hosting interviews for the weekly XS Noize Podcast. Mark's favourite album is Achtung Baby by U2.

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