42: The Tunics - Joseph Costello on being inspired by the Libertines, becoming a hit in Germany, and being banned from playing live by Croydon Council

Joseph Costello from The Tunics joins us this week on The Boys in the Band Podcast and tells us about the rapid rise of his band who were signed almost immediately after their first central London gig.  They'd actually been banned from playing live by Croydon Council when they were starting out but, taking their inspiration from the Libertines and similar London bands, they were soon snapped up by a record company.  When track Shine On was used in a German film, their popularity on the continent boomed and Joseph reflects on the band moving to Berlin to capitalise on that interest, and talks us through the band's albums.  The Tunics fan? Share your memories of the band with us:  Twitter: @TheBITBpod Instagram: @boysinthebandpod Facebook: The Boys In The Band Podcast Or drop us an Email - [email protected] Written, presented and produced by Peter Smith and Richard Gallagher Pod thumbnail design by Daniel Curtin *Recorded on 30 October 2020* FREE BEER! Our sponsors Beer 52 have a great offer for Boys in the Band Podcast listeners! If you fancy a free case of 8 craft beers go to beer52.com/band and all you have to do is cover the postage costs of £5.95.