{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651cae7e315af9001131d55f/684b65911c97ce2ed126aca4?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Jeremy Deller, 303s and knitting","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651cae7e315af9001131d55f/1749775759559-3ddea137-f084-437a-8907-bd5f9200e29f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>❤️ Support the show on Patreon: <a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/StevePrettyOnTheOriginofthePieces\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.patreon.com/StevePrettyOnTheOriginofthePieces</a></p><p>📬 Join the mailing list + explore the archive: <a href=\"https://www.originofthepieces.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.originofthepieces.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Welcome back to your favourite podcast for musically curious ears! This week, I’m talking to the brilliant <strong>Jeremy Deller</strong>, Turner Prize-winning artist and creator of the now-legendary <strong>Acid Brass</strong> project — a bold collision of working-class brass band tradition and squelchy late-80s acid house.</p><p><br></p><p>Join us as we trace the unexpected cultural connections between miners’ strikes, 303s, and knitting in the front row…</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>⏱️&nbsp;</strong></h3><h3><strong>Chapters and Highlights</strong></h3><h3><strong>:</strong></h3><p><br></p><p><strong>00:00 – Welcome and new format intro</strong></p><p>Steve explains the new single-topic format and introduces today’s guest, Jeremy Deller.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>02:00 – The story of Acid Brass</strong></p><p>From a Turner Prize idea to a 30-year legacy: how Jeremy connected acid house and brass bands.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>05:00 – Why it inspired Hackney Colliery Band</strong></p><p>Steve reflects on how <em>Acid Brass</em> shaped his own journey.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>07:00 – Interview Pt. 1: Backstage at rehearsal</strong></p><p>Jeremy and Steve discuss working-class music, the politics of sound, and whether acid house is “folk.”</p><p><br></p><p><strong>14:00 – What’s a 303, anyway?</strong></p><p>Steve demos the iconic Roland TB-303 and compares it to traditional brass.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>17:00 – Interview Pt. 2: Deeper dive</strong></p><p>Jeremy reflects on his artistic intentions, early audience reactions, and the cultural fallout.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>29:00 – The knitting incident</strong></p><p>Yes, really. Knitting, brass bands and acid house. Who'd have thought?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>32:00 – Musical roles and expectations</strong></p><p>Steve discusses how <em>Acid Brass</em> plays with what music is <em>for</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>33:00 – The Big Question: What’s the point of music?</strong></p><p>Jeremy shares his thoughts on connection, spirit, and why most artists are just frustrated musicians.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>36:00 – Outro and rehearsal teaser</strong></p><p>Steve wraps up and previews an exclusive clip from the <em>Acid Brass</em> rehearsal at EartH Hackney.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2><strong>🎟️&nbsp;</strong></h2><h2><strong>Event Promo (if catching in time!)</strong></h2><p><br></p><p>Catch Acid Brass live at <strong>EartH Hackney on 13th June 2025</strong>, followed by a late-night party with acid house pioneer <strong>A Guy Called Gerald</strong>. Limited tickets available!</p><p><br></p><p>🎟️ <a href=\"https://earthackney.co.uk/events/the-listening-project-presents-jeremy-dellers-acid-brass-afterparty-w-a-guy-called-gerald-13th-jun-earth-london-tickets-mxkwak/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check ticket availability</a></p><p>🎥 Video extras &amp; behind-the-scenes at: <a href=\"http://patreon.com/StevePrettyOnTheOriginofthePieces\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Patreon.com/StevePrettyOnTheOriginofthePieces</a></p>","author_name":"Steve Pretty"}