Simon caught up with Johnny from Pet Needs to chat all things life on tour, mini golf, and their brand-new single ‘Paintballs’! 🎸

🎯We talk about what it’s like being out on the road at the moment, find out how competitive things get on the mini golf course, and get the lowdown on their latest release, ‘Paintballs’.

Expect tour stories, plenty of laughs, and all the latest from one of the most exciting bands around!

In this episode of When Simon Met…, Simon sits down with Dutch rock band John Coffey to talk about their brand-new album, Not Alone.

We get into the story behind the album, the inspiration and ideas that shaped the songs, what it’s like to create music together, and how John Coffey have evolved throughout their journey as a band.

From the heavier moments to the more personal side of Not Alone, the band open up about what the new record means to them and what’s next for John Coffey.

🎸 John Coffey – Not Alone

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Simon sits down with Adam from The Howlers for an in-depth conversation about the band, their music, songwriting, influences, live shows, and life in the UK alternative and indie rock scene.With their their second studio album, Heavy, on October 9, 2026, make sure you pre save now!

🎙️ WHEN SIMON MET… | VICTORIOUS FESTIVAL SPECIAL 🎪For the final festival of the year we headed to Victorious catching up with two brilliant artist we love — The Lottery Winners and Ines Rae!

🎸 THE LOTTERY WINNERS We chat about being on the road with Robbie Williams, when are we getting a new album and who maybe on it, plus when we're likely to get a headline tour.

🎤 INES RAE We also spoke with rising star Ines Rae to talk music, performing, her journey so far and what it means to be an artist in a social media world.

📍 Recorded at Victorious Festival, Portsmouth

I truly believe this is the start of something incredibly special. What Lø Spirit and Ekoh have created with Ninth Key is unique — it feels nostalgic, but at the same time, completely fresh and new.

Ninth Key are bringing their own take on the nu metal sound, blending the spirit of the early 2000s with something that feels genuinely relevant today.

This is just the beginning, and I can't wait to see where they take it next.

Get an exclusive look behind the scenes with The Samurai Seven as they share their journey, creative process, inspirations, and what's next.In this interview, we discuss:Why they've decided to return now after 25 years of being awayChallenges they've faced along the wayFuture projects and what's coming next

We're back at 2000 Trees Festival for a special packed with exclusive interviews, festival stories, and plenty of laughs from one of the UK's best independent music festivals.This episode features conversations with:🎤 High Regard🎤 The Xcerts🎤 Frozemode🎤 As Everything UnfoldsWe chat about their festival experiences, new music, life on the road, and what's next for each band, alongside all the chaos and atmosphere that makes 2000 Trees such a special weekend.00:00 – Intro00:41 – High Regard09:00 – The Xcerts18:16 – Frozemode25:05 – As Everything UnfoldsIf you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to:👍 Like💬 Leave a comment with your favourite interview🔔 Subscribe for more artist interviews, festival coverage, and music podcasts.

Step into the world of singer-songwriter Shay O'Dowd, where we explore the stories behind the songs, the creative process, and the experiences that have shaped his musical journey.

From songwriting and performance to the highs and challenges of life as a musician, Shay shares honest insights, memorable moments, and what's next for his music.

Whether you're a long-time fan or discovering Shay O'Dowd for the first time, this conversation offers a fascinating look behind the music and the artist.