Episode 47 - Louise Schofield - Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not

I can't believe it's taken 47 episodes to get here, but finally we're doing it! For Episode 47 of “THIS Album...” we're diving into one of the most important British indie rock albums of all time: Arctic Monkeys' seismic 2006 debut, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not.

An album this important deserves a great guest, and I was in VERY good hands for this one. Joining me to discuss the record is Louise Schofield, the brilliant creative force behind Spill The Sound and a familiar face behind the decks at some of the indiest discos near you!

Louise's content is an absolute joy to behold. Through Spill The Sound, she gives emerging young bands a platform and the kind of MTV and T4 music television experience that an entire generation of music fans grew up taking for granted. It's also genuinely funny, entertaining and enormous fun.

Louise and I had a brilliant time discussing the impact four lads from Sheffield had on us and the wider British indie music scene. We get into the cultural phenomenon that was Arctic Monkeys, the influence of Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, and all the nostalgia that comes flooding back when you revisit an album like this.

Expect conversations about questionable haircuts, drinking in parks, first gig confessions, pre-drinks in Nottingham and the formative experiences that shaped our love of indie rock. All the important subjects, obviously.

We also explore why Arctic Monkeys' debut album captured the spirit of a generation, how songs like 'I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor' and 'When the Sun Goes Down' became indie anthems, and why the record remains such an essential part of British guitar music history.

Untuck those socks from your trackie bottoms, believe the hype and enjoy Episode 47 of THIS Album...!