The Tim Smal Show

The Tim Smal Show

Welcome to The Tim Smal Show, a podcast that pulls back the curtain on how great records are made. In each episode, Tim sits down with an incredible musician to dissect their album track-by-track. From the initial sparks of inspiration and studio breakthroughs to the creative tension and grit it takes to finish a record, we explore the stories behind the songs.

Episodes

Connor Fitzgerald (Lords of Lounge) – Lords of Lounge 3

June 27, 2026 • 24 mins
Tim sits down with Connor Fitzgerald, the drummer and mix engineer for the Berlin-based instrumental outfit Lords of Lounge. Following the May 2026 release of their highly anticipated third album, Lords of Lounge 3, Connor discusses the band's evolution from an accidental hotel lobby gig to a masterclass in minimalistic, lo-fi recording. They dive deep into the unique production choices behind the new album's melancholic tone, the ...
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Anton van Schalkwyk (Skobbejakus) – Eerste Dinge Eerste

May 12, 2026 • 23 mins
Tim catches up with old friend and collaborator Anton van Schalkwyk, the man behind the new Afrikaans project Skobbejakus. After 18 years in the UK, Anton has returned to the shores of Hermanus, South Africa, trading the corporate grind for the creative flow of his home studio. We dive into his debut EP, Eerste Dinge Eerste, discussing the emotional catalyst behind his shift to Afrikaans, the evolution of his "90s rock" sound, and ...
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Hugo Veldsman – These Fears Are Not Our Fears

April 19, 2026 • 25 mins
Tim sits down with Hugo Veldsman to discuss the evolution behind his 2025 album, These Fears Are Not Our Fears. Drawing from his classical training at the Stellenbosch Conservatorium and a deep-seated love for Americana, Hugo explains how he transitioned from the quiet folk of his debut to a bold, "stadium rock" energy. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/hugo
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Ramone Pickover (Grand Mirage) – Ill-Gotten Gains

March 13, 2026 • 25 mins
Tim sits down with Ramone Pickover, the powerhouse drummer for Grand Mirage. Ramone shares the story behind their gritty new single, “Ill-Gotten Gains,” including a look inside the sawdust-filled Welsh lovespoon workshop where they filmed the music video. We also dive into his debut book, Life in 8 Beats, exploring how drumming principles like tempo and “hitting hard” can help anyone—musician or not&md...
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Simon Van Gend – Dream I’m A Bird

February 16, 2026 • 25 mins
Tim sits down with veteran songwriter and artist Simon van Gend to discuss his 2025 album, Dream I’m A Bird. After a decade-long hiatus since his last release, Simon reveals how a high-pressure “song-a-week” challenge in 2017 provided the raw material for an album that took nearly eight years to mature. We dive into the “musical archaeology” of his writing process, the respectful listening culture of C...
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John Battersby (Battersby) – Stone Figures

January 14, 2026 • 23 mins
Tim sits down with John Battersby, the frontman of the John Battersby Band, to peel back the layers of their debut record, Stone Figures. After a decade in the South African indie scene, John discusses his return to his rock-and-roll roots, the profound influence of the South African landscape on his songwriting, and the “brotherhood” that defines his new lineup. John Battersby’s transition from the indie-electron...
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Will Dorey (Skinshape) – Skinshape x Horus

December 10, 2025 • 24 mins
Tim sits down with Will Dorey, the British multi-instrumentalist and mastermind behind the acclaimed studio project, Skinshape. Known for blending vintage funk, soul, and psychedelic rock, Will takes a deep dive into his latest release, Skinshape x Horus. A collaboration with lifelong friend Ben Bell, this record serves as a love letter to 1960s and 70s Jamaican reggae and dub. We also chat about a major milestone: Skinshape’...
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Jonathan Stephen Simons – Time Flows Like Water

November 20, 2025 • 25 mins
Tim sits down with Jonathan Stephen Simons, the frontman of the South African indie/folk trio, to discuss their sophomore album, Time Flows Like Water. Jonathan opens up about the journey from his debut album to this new release, describing the recording process in his Kommetjie home studio and the philosophy of "channeling" lyrics rather than writing them. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/jss
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Maya Spector – Honey & Heartache

August 29, 2023 • 25 mins
Maya Spector discusses her record, Honey & Heartache. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/maya
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Gary Thomas (Moodship) – Incandescent

August 1, 2023 • 20 mins
Gary Thomas of Moodship discusses his record, Incandescent. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/gary
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Brittany Dilkes – Walking In A Storm

June 30, 2023 • 22 mins
Brittany Dilkes discusses her record, Walking In A Storm. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/brittany
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James Acker (Yndian Mynah) – The Boys Scribbled Like Mad

January 25, 2023 • 21 mins
James Acker of Yndian Mynah discusses their record, The Boys Scribbled Like Mad. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/jamesa
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Sarah Blake – Food For Thought

January 13, 2023 • 27 mins
Sarah Blake discusses her record, Food For Thought. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/sarah
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Wren Hinds – A Child’s Chant For The New Millennium

January 10, 2023 • 30 mins
Wren Hinds discusses his record, A Child’s Chant For The New Millennium. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/wren
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Werner Bekker – In My Cluttered Head

November 17, 2021 • 22 mins
Werner Bekker discusses his record, In My Cluttered Head. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/werner
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Rocky Michaels – Music For My Soul

November 6, 2021 • 20 mins
Rocky Michaels discusses his record, Music For My Soul. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/rocky
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Stanley Sibande – Hopeless Dreams

October 18, 2021 • 27 mins
Stanley Sibande discusses his record, Hopeless Dreams. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/stanley
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Matt Langston (Eleventyseven) – Basic Glitches

October 5, 2020 • 31 mins
Matt Langston of Eleventyseven discusses their record, Basic Glitches. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/matt
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Katie Lyon – Some Things Take Time

September 21, 2020 • 22 mins
Katie Lyon discusses her record, Some Things Take Time. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/katie
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Kristina Murray – Southern Ambrosia

August 25, 2020 • 31 mins
Kristina Murray discusses her record, Southern Ambrosia. • Show notes: go.timsmal.com/kristina
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