Skunk Anansie formed in London in 1994 and quickly asserted themselves as one of the UK's most pioneering and radical rock bands.

They're now back with their new album, The Painful Truth, recorded during a tumultuous period for the band and individual members.In a live recording of Good Vibrations, lead singer Skin spoke about the making of the album, the band's history-making headline slot at Glastonbury Festival in 1999, and her views on the modern music industry.

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Hey guys! We're taking a short break this week, as I'm running around at The Great Escape festival in Brighton, where The Independent has a stage, and also getting ready for Eurovision this weekend!

But, all is not lost. I'm speaking to Skin from Skunk Anansie LIVE on stage at The Great Escape, and we'll be recording that episode and releasing it right here for you to listen to.

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Kate Nash shot to fame in 2007 with her hit single “Foundations”, which featured on her No 1 debut album Made of Bricks. The Brit Award winner has since released further albums including 2013’s Girl Talk and her latest record, 2024’s 9 Sad Symphonies.

In a typically candid chat, she spoke with Roisin about her recent tour mishap, her headline-generating Butts for Tour Buses campaign, her issues with today’s music industry, and the very special performance she has planned for Mighty Hoopla 2025.

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