Dave Hill from SLADE on Songwriting, Spirituality and Family | Part 2

About this episode

In the second part of my interview with Dave Hill from SLADE he reflects on the personal experiences that have shaped his songwriting.From working on music during lockdown to the memories behind “Dirty Foot Lane” and “Sweet and Tender,” Dave talks about family, his musical influences, spirituality and the creative ideas that arrive while walking or gardening.There are more Slade memories along the way, including Reading and the songs that helped define the band. At the centre of this episode is Dave’s growing confidence in expressing his own story through music.Dirty Foot Lane is released on 30 October 2026. In the final part, we discuss recording with Django Holder, the album itself, and Dave’s experiences of depression and recovery.