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Special Guest - Turin Brakes
Season 1 · Episode 591

Special Guest - Turin Brakes

A great chat about music and more

Off The Beat & Track · stuart whiffen

July 24, 202536m 45s

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Show Notes

🔥 Welcome to Off The Beat and Track! 🔥

In this special episode, host Stu Whiffen sits down with the incredibly talented Gale Paridjanian, co-founder and guitarist of the beloved UK indie band Turin Brakes.

Since emerging with their Mercury-nominated debut The Optimist LP, Turin Brakes have become known for their beautifully crafted songs, soulful harmonies, and emotionally rich acoustic sound. With a career spanning over two decades, Gale shares stories from the band’s journey through the highs, the challenges, and the evolution of their sound.


🎶 In this episode, we cover:

✅ The formation and early success of Turin Brakes

✅ Gale’s songwriting partnership with Olly Knights

✅ The band's creative process and reflections on their extensive discography

✅ What’s next for Turin Brakes and staying inspired after 20+ years


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