The Guest List join Adam and Kitty in the Indie Tea Talk studio for an in-depth conversation about one of the most exciting rises in UK indie music.

Having recently seen the band perform at the Isle of Wight Festival, we sat down to discuss their journey from posting covers on TikTok to selling out headline shows and appearing on some of the UK's biggest festival stages.

The conversation explores the stories behind the music, writing songs that tackle real issues affecting young people, working alongside James Skelly of The Coral, and why grassroots organisations like This Feeling continue to play such an important role in supporting emerging artists.

Alongside the interview, The Guest List perform two exclusive live sessions, recorded especially for Indie Tea Talk.

In this episode we discuss:

• The road from TikTok to festival stages

• Isle of Wight Festival 2026

• Songwriting inspired by real life

• Mental health and modern society

• Working with James Skelly

• Manchester's music scene

• The importance of grassroots venues

• What's next for The Guest List

Whether you're already a fan of The Guest List or discovering them for the first time, this episode offers an honest insight into one of the UK's fastest-rising indie bands.

Find more from The Guest List:

📸 Instagram: @theguestlist.band

🎧 Spotify: The Guest List

▶️ YouTube: The Guest List

🌍 Website: https://theguestlist.os.fan/

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Indie Tea Talk is the podcast championing independent artists from across the UK through relaxed conversations, exclusive live performances and a genuine passion for grassroots music.

If you enjoy this episode, please follow the podcast on your favourite listening platform and leave a rating or review. It really helps more people discover both Indie Tea Talk and the incredible independent artists we feature.

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The Monday Smile Join Indie Tea Talk! DIY Music, NOTHING & Life Outside The Scene

Welcome to another captivating episode of the Indie Tea Talk Podcast! This time, we're thrilled to host The Monday Smile, a band built on independence, honesty, and doing things entirely on their own terms.

What’s Inside This Episode?

🎤 Dive into how The Monday Smile formed and built their sound outside of scenes and trends.

🎶 Explore the process behind writing, recording, and releasing their debut album NOTHING.

🌟 Discover the realities of DIY music, self-funding, and navigating the modern music industry.

🎸 Hear stories from the road, festival appearances, and building a genuine connection with fans.

🎧 This episode is packed with honest conversation, real experience, and live music.

The Monday Smile have spent the last two years creating music driven purely by passion and instinct. With no label backing and everything handled independently, they’ve written, recorded, mixed, and released their debut album NOTHING, played festivals including Victorious, and already have a second album recorded and on the way.

At the heart of the band is a belief that everything should be in service to the music — even if that means existing outside of trends or expectations.

Find more from The Monday Smile:

📸 Instagram: @themondaysmile

🎵 Bandcamp: The Monday Smile

🎧 Spotify: The Monday Smile

▶️ YouTube: The Monday Smile

🌍 Website: www.themondaysmile.com

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Thank you for tuning in and supporting the Indie Tea Talk Podcast. Don’t miss this honest and thoughtful session with The Monday Smile!

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Join Adam and Beth from Indie Tea Talk as they chat with The Rosadocs backstage at This Feeling By The Sea Festival 2026! With a conversation that takes in everything from sell-out shows to balancing work and band life! And if that's not enough, we finish up with a live acoustic rendition of Cross To Bear.

To discover more from The Rosadocs!

📸 Instagram: @therosadocsuk

🌍 Website: therosadocs.com

▶️ YouTube: @TheRosadocs

🎧 Spotify: The Rosadocs

This Feeling

📸 Instagram: @thisfeelinghq

🌍 Website: This Feeling

🎧 Spotify: This Feeling

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So, grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready to be part of the Indie Tea Talk family. This is just the beginning!

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Join Adam and Beth from Indie Tea Talk as they chat with The Lilacs backstage at This Feeling By The Sea Festival 2026! With a conversation that takes in everything from songwriting to post-gig comedowns! And if that's not enough, we finish up with a live acoustic rendition of their latest single Girl Behind The Bar.

To discover more from The Lilacs!

📸 Instagram: @thelilacsofficial

🌍 Website: upthelilacs.com

▶️ YouTube: @TheLilacsOfficial

🎧 Spotify: The Lilacs

This Feeling

📸 Instagram: @thisfeelinghq

🌍 Website: This Feeling

🎧 Spotify: This Feeling

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So, grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready to be part of the Indie Tea Talk family. This is just the beginning!

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Lola Simms Joins Indie Tea Talk! Fineprint, Growth & Honest Songwriting

Welcome to another captivating episode of the Indie Tea Talk Podcast! This time, we're thrilled to host Lola Simms, a Leeds-based artist whose music reflects the quiet, often overlooked moments that shape who we are.

What’s Inside This Episode?

🎤 Dive into Lola’s journey from her debut EP in 2020 to her latest project, Fineprint.

🎶 Explore her songwriting process and how she’s developed her sound over time.

🌟 Discover the themes of grief, anxiety, and new beginnings that run through her music.

🎸 Hear about stepping into headline shows and building a full band for live performances.

🎧 This episode is packed with honest conversation, real experiences, and live music.

After years of refining her sound and working across different projects, Lola’s latest EP, Fineprint, captures a period of change and growth, bringing together everything she’s been building towards as an artist.

Find more from Lola Simms:

📸 Instagram: @lolaa.simms

🎵 TikTok: @lolasimms1

🎧 Spotify: Lola Simms

▶️ YouTube: Lola Simms

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Thank you for tuning in and supporting the Indie Tea Talk Podcast. Don’t miss this honest and reflective session with Lola Simms!

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Join Adam and Kitty from Indie Tea Talk as they chat with The Clause backstage at This Feeling By The Sea Festival 2026! With a conversation that takes in everything from the recent album tour, to stories of 'spilt' pints and fast-moving kababs, to how they shared the unveiling of an Indie No. 1 album with a lady trying to buy raspberry vape juice! And if that's not enough, we finish up with a live acoustic rendition of Exception from the latest album, Victoms Of A Casual Thing.

To discover more from The Clause!

📸 Instagram: @theclauseuk

🌍 Website: The Clause

▶️ YouTube: @theclauseuk

🎧 Spotify: The Clause

This Feeling

📸 Instagram: @thisfeelinghq

🌍 Website: This Feeling

🎧 Spotify: This Feeling

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So, grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready to be part of the Indie Tea Talk family. This is just the beginning!

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Join Indie Tea Talk, John Kennedy (Radio X), John Fendley (Fenners) and George Holmes (This Feeling) as they wrap up what was an amazing second day of the This Feeling By The Sea Festival 2026!

To discover more from the amazing guests, follow the links below!

John Kennedy

https://www.instagram.com/johnkennedydj/

https://www.globalplayer.com/catchup/radiox/manchester/b8GB5pg/

https://tapenotes.co.uk/

Fenners

https://www.instagram.com/fennersinsta/

https://www.instagram.com/lifejacketuk/

https://www.youtube.com/@Lifejacketuk

This Feeling

https://www.instagram.com/thisfeelinghq/

https://thisfeeling.co.uk/

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ku8LYBgCuIY1rTnTciEMg?si=JvgGpWN_SA-IU52OIW82xA

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🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SU299hJ9Vk2sjypCmzspT?si=ec6edcc872c74a1b

So, grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready to be part of the Indie Tea Talk family. This is just the beginning!

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Join Indie Tea Talk, John Fendley (Fenners) and GIRLBAND! as they wrap up what was an amazing opening day of the This Feeling By The Sea Festival 2026

To discover more from the amazing guests, follow the links below!

https://www.instagram.com/fennersinsta/

https://www.instagram.com/lifejacketuk/

https://www.youtube.com/@Lifejacketuk

https://www.instagram.com/girlbandhq/

https://www.youtube.com/@UCuYsC-MfW5HbQA3FP83M5EQ

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🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SU299hJ9Vk2sjypCmzspT?si=ec6edcc872c74a1b

So, grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready to be part of the Indie Tea Talk family. This is just the beginning!

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