{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65a1c491d96efa00165175cf/69887e0b5ad8bc4f7c2452a0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"60 Minutes or less - Episode 55 - Robin Richards (Dutch Uncles)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65a1c491d96efa00165175cf/1770552750024-c9324d45-55db-416c-8e26-56590c83f54f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to ’<strong><em>60 Minutes or less</em></strong>’ - a podcast from <a href=\"https://birthdaycakebreakfast.wordpress.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Birthday Cake For Breakfast</strong></a><strong> </strong>- where for episode 55, we keep it local, welcoming <a href=\"https://www.robinrichards.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Robin Richards</strong></a><strong> </strong>of Manchester based art-pop collective <a href=\"https://www.dutchuncles.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Dutch Uncles</strong></a>!</p><p><br></p><p>Principal composer in <strong>Dutch Uncles</strong> for nearly two decades - a band <strong>The Guardian</strong> described as “<em>Stockport’s answer to </em><strong><em>Talking Heads</em></strong>” - <strong>Richards</strong> is also a composer for his own endeavours, looking to bridge the gap between classical and popular music traditions.</p><p><br></p><p>Off the back of a number of releases under his belt as a solo artist, including film scores and public art productions, in September 2025, <strong>Richards</strong> released his long awaited debut solo album, ‘<strong><em>Taproots</em></strong>’. To mark the occasion, we had <strong>Robin</strong> visit <strong>Birthday Cake For Breakfast</strong> HQ (a.k.a. my front room) for an in-person interview ahead of its release. We spoke about the new record, as well as <strong>West</strong> <strong>Didsbury and Chorlton Football Club</strong>, the joys of social media, riding the wave of <strong>Oasis</strong> hype and being big in Budapest. We also got the scoop on the next move from <strong>Dutch Uncles</strong>, so listen out for that.</p><p><br></p><p>If you like the episode, let us know - follow us on your favourite streaming platform and follow<strong>&nbsp;Birthday Cake For Breakfast&nbsp;</strong>on all the socials. Find us on the socials and everything else&nbsp;<a href=\"https://linktr.ee/birthdaycakeforbreakfast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>!</p>","author_name":"Andy Hughes"}