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'Are you proud of your music?' with Billy Nomates, Simone Marie Butler, Xenia Rubinos and Radie Peat

Billy Nomates, Simone Marie Butler, Xenia Rubinos and Radie Peat talk about living up to expectations, and the songs they write when they think no one else will hear them.

British post-punk newcomer Billy Nomates talks to Simone Marie Butler, Xenia Rubinos and Radie Peat about the pressures of living up to expectations, whether or not they feel proud of their work so far, and songs they write when they think no one else will hear them.

Simone Marie Butler is best known as the bassist in rock band Primal Scream. She’s also recorded with Joel Culpepper, the Stooges’ James Williamson, and the Horrors’ Faris Badwan.

Xenia Rubinos is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from New York whose sound blends pop, soul, punk, and Latin influences with her jazz training.

Radie Peat is a singer and musician best known for her vocals in Irish folk band Lankum, and she is working on her debut solo record.

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30 minutes

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Xenia Rubinos (Credit: Amanda Picotte), Radie Peat, Simone Marie Butler and Billy Nomates

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  • Sat 12 Jun 2021 21:06GMT
  • Sun 13 Jun 2021 14:06GMT
  • Sun 13 Jun 2021 15:06GMT

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