Blair's Blues And Other News

Ellen is a comedian and writer, former bassist of Los Campesinos! and, newly, a junior developer! She talks mental health as a touring artist, drawing on her experiences with her band in the USA, to producing shows at the Edinburgh Fringe (which means every day - for a month!) She also discusses why bad relationships can be so gripping, how she navigated her family as a child and that sometimes, you SHOULD meet your heroes - if your hero is Neil Gaiman.Listen along to Ellen’s songs at this Spotify playlist. Discussions begin:Alanis Morissette - You Oughta Know (04:49)Le Tigre - Deceptacon (13:04)Alessia Cara - How Far I’ll Go (21:55)Rilo Kiley - Portions For Foxes (34:10)The Decemberists - Engine Driver (37:41)Amanda Palmer - Bigger on the Inside (45:14)Max Richter - The Departure (53:15)Fall Out Boy - Get Busy Living or Get Busy Dying (Do Your Part to Save the Scene and Stop Going to Shows) (56:06)Nine Inch Nails - We’re in This Together (1:00:23)Clark - Growls Garden (1:03:34)You can find Ellen on Twitter a