Max Clilverd: The Beatles’ Abbey Road, Collaborating with Tom Odell and his own Violet EP.

In this episode of The Friday Vinyl Club, host Jamie interviews Ivor- Novello nominated songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Max Clilverd, a long-time Tom Odell collaborator, to explore the enduring legacy of The Beatles' Abbey Road. The conversation touches on Clilverd's musical journey, the experience of recording at Abbey Road Studios, and the personal impact of music as a vessel for memory, alongside a feature on his Violet EP. . Along the way we hear how: ​The Family Soundtrack: Max shares his early musical roots in Wiltshire, growing up in a house filled with classic British guitar bands, soul legends, and his mother's deep obsession with David Bowie. ​Honing the Craft: We trace Max’s journey from picking up a nylon string guitar as a child to his intense "woodshedding" years practicing obsessively at Leeds College of Music. ​ The Power of Partnership: Max details joining Tom Odell's circle through original drummer Dan McDougal, and how a decade of global touring built an intuitive musical trust within the band and co-writing Tom’s “Black Friday” track. ​An Enduring Cultural Impact: We get a behind-the-scenes look at what it feels like to step inside the historic, museum-like rooms of Abbey Road Studios. ​A Beautiful Legacy: Max opens up about the bittersweet comfort of returning to Abbey Road following the recent loss of his father, reflecting on how music acts as a powerful anchor for memory. For this week’s spin, we are shifting the spotlight directly onto Max’s stunning solo work. We dive into his brilliant Violet EP, showcasing the hypnotic, Bill Withers-inspired groove of "Open Air"—a track built alongside Tom Odell drummer Toby Couling and the raw, vulnerable storytelling of the gorgeous title track. It’s a beautifully intimate musical palette cleanser for your Friday. ​ Contact: @jamieb1NINE73 Instagram ​Email:[email protected] Note: Beatles Album Chat is around an hour in! Keywords: Max Clilverd, Tom Odell, Black Friday, Violet EP, Open Air, The Beatles, Abbey Road, Songwriting, Ivor Novello, Pedal Steel, Studio Production, Vinyl Records, Music Podcast, Record Collecting. #vinylcommunity #musicpodcast #podcast #vinyl #vinylreview #vinylalbum #MaxClilverd #TomOdell #BlackFriday #VioletEP #TheBeatles #AbbeyRoad #VinylClub #MusicPodcast #RecordCollecting #PedalSteel #IvorNovello #NewMusicDiscovery #VinylCommunity