International Velvet: Neil Collins in conversation | Richard Russell of XL Recordings in conversation

Two tremendous talks to set your mind whirring.

“Every day when I wake up, I thank the Lord I’m Welsh…” If the story of Wales in the ‘90s was a movie plot, it would all seem so far-fetched. Thankfully, it was all true. Featuring fresh analysis and new interviews, International Velvet: How Wales Conquered the '90s Charts revisits the unforgettable 'Cool Cymru' era when Manic Street Preachers, Catatonia, Super Furry Animals, Stereophonics, Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci, Feeder, 60ft Dolls and many more won over the masses. Author and journalist Neil Collins is joined in conversation with journalist Teresa Delfino. 

And, ahead of his performance as Everything is Recorded, Richard Russell treated us to an illuminating conversation about his remarkable life in music. For almost 30 years as label boss, producer, and talent conductor at XL Recordings, Richard has discovered, shaped and nurtured the artists who have rewritten the musical dictionary of the 21st century, including The Prodigy, The White Stripes, Adele, M.I.A, Dizzee Rascal and Giggs. His acclaimed memoir Liberation Through Hearing tells the remarkable story of XL Recordings' three decades on the frontline of innovation in music. Richard is in conversation with journalist Eamonn Forde. 

Recorded at the Talking Shop.