This week on the podcast my guest is Simon Williams of The Samurai Seven, a band back after a 20 year hiatus, a new EP just released and a run of gigs supporting The Boo Radleys.
We discussed Simon's early life and influences, exploring the local music scene and emotional investment in his local football team. The connection between music and football is also highlighted. The conversation covers the influence of Teenage Fanclub on songwriting and vocal harmonies, the experience of gigging and touring, the changes in the modern music landscape, and the process of songwriting and exploration of contemporary themes in music.
As i said the band have a new EP which you can check out below:
Make It Real - EP by The Samurai Seven | Spotify
Gig wise they play Portmouth Wedgewood Rooms on September 20th
The Samurai Seven Portsmouth Tickets, The Wedgewood Rooms Sep 20, 2026 | Bandsintown
As well as dates with The Boo Radleys in November (Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow and Lewes)
And then Oslo Hackney in London
The Samurai Seven London Tickets, Oslo Hackney Nov 15, 2026 | Bandsintown
and a hometown show in Oxford at The Bullingdon
The Samurai Seven Oxford Tickets, The Bullingdon Nov 19, 2026 | Bandsintown
And check out their links below:
