This week's guest is Stefan Kaesler of of HomeSteveHome talking about recording acoustic guitar and collaborating with his daughter on the hauntingly beautiful song ‘Shine on me’ At the start of the interview Stefan answers the following questions: - If you could learn one new personal skill, what would it be? - What is your cell phone wallpaper? - What failure have you learned the most from? You can listen to the full episode at:...

This week's guest is Ed Eagle talking about dealing with anxiety and other mental health issues and the creation and growth of the independent artist community: New Artist Spotlight. At the start of the interview Ed gives his answers to the following questions: - Your mum/dad/spouse came in the room, which website did you click away from? - Have you ever been told you look like someone famous, who was it? - When you die, what do you want to be remembered for? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Artist...

This week's guest is Matt Keating of Trill With Wolves talking about guitar tone and rhythm, stating up all night to meet the sunrise and recording in a Texas closet. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Artist links 'Daylight tonight': https://open.spotify.com/track/7rpN4IOpAmpeFK7NZfhXGi Spotify artist page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0W0if0nlxulZtzxBf4QnZm Bandcamp: https://trillwithwolves.bandcamp.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trillwithwolves Rory Boyer (bassist, songwriting...

This week's guest is Hilla Peer talking about about the desire to be held on to at the moment of letting go or being let go of. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Artist links 'Free': https://open.spotify.com/track/4rY4c4O0F2PymWehb1l1Dp Spotify artist page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bPux2PIV6JLOrjuxyfIbx Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilla.s.peer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hilla.peer YouTube:...

This week's guest was Bo Liebman of The Indy Review, a blog dedicated to bringing new independent music to the masses. In this episode we talk about discovering new music. The episode also includes a 'first reaction' session to four new songs; two each which the other has never heard before. The songs will be: 'Never wanted it anyway' by rincs, 'Back in Ohio' by Lucero, 'Salt Water' by Bedouin Soundclash and 'Whites ' by Barrington. The complete live stream is available on our Facebook page:...

This week's guests are Rob Peace and Jack Malcolm talking about destructive relationships and lost T-shirts which is the theme of their soulful rock-ballad 'Betsy'. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Artist links 'Betsy': https://open.spotify.com/track/2aBloT4gzUuGTJ7jUpGivx Spotify artist page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4BSPqprSdf2wZIRIBncdXS email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeaceandTheCityGrease Instagram:...

The theme of this week’s podcast is perseverance although despite it being a longer than normal episode, you won’t need persistence to make it through to the very end. I deliberately didn’t edit too much as we touch on many topics that I want to highlight about the life of an independent artists. This week's guest is Dean Schweitzer of Tidal Wave and he very eloquently describes these difficulties including artistic integrity, the loneliness of creating, the struggle to balance writing,...

This week's guest is ya talking about gender roles, identity, restless ambition and religion in her song 'Movie'. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Artist links Movie: https://open.spotify.com/track/5sOIEHMNj2CftDURjBD9PK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0tiWI3UUrnYgYY2oC13cJh Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anna.sky.104855 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/___ya________________________/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/annasky911 Soundcloud:...

This week's guest is Mason Andrew talking about the impact of mental illness on his music and also on the curious incident leading to writing his song 'She wants it all' ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Drew's links 'She wants it all': https://open.spotify.com/track/2eVlYYtxbAuFszKwA3qNAw?si=9Vw9hOmlQVuG_qhmm47IxQ Mason Andrew Freak: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0hywwjdelWxn5ukqOW1dux?si=ymiAYDY6R1-k79FXohaV-w facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dharmadischarge instagram:...

This week I'll be taking a look back over the past year, not only for the podcast but also for the band. There'll be a short recap of the episodes and out top 10 songs of 2020 (listen to the show to find out the order). There's also some news about upcoming releases and interviews.. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Top 10 songs of 2020 (in alphabetical order of title) 'Ain't too worried yet' by Bad Flamingo: https://open.spotify.com/track/0jf5lyDBbgIU7kt5ULc1ZF 'Birds' by Simen Mitlid:...

This week's guest is Eveline Armina of Marble Waves talking about the musical journey taken towards their debut single 'Through the dark' from their just released eponymous debut EP. There's also some exciting news about Eveline, so listen to the end to find out more... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Marble waves' links 'Through the dark': https://open.spotify.com/track/3z7TdeUi9PoDZbYgLnENYn?si=l0HGk7CkRlOgZReR7tlJLw 'Marble waves' EP:...

This week's guest is John Seaton talking about his recent sinlge 'No Trouble' and the amking of the stop-motion animation video which accompanies the release. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ John's links 'No Trouble': https://open.spotify.com/track/1L1EeOvU5caHMqfT2ROt1H 'No Trouble' stop-motion film: https://youtu.be/W8lRRsBPYc4 Spotify artist page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/73aXVQhF7na0rIv8CzO3EW?si=yW-jHBexSRKemW763QbHsw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnseatonmusic Facebook:...

This week's guest is 14 year old Australian producer, Dj and tiktokker The Helmet-Boy talking about his collaboration with (also 14 year old) American rapper Yung Marcello on their hip-hop song 'Ramped up'. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Helmet-boy's links: 'Ramped up': https://li.sten.to/Pm2XTiK Spotify artist page: https://li.sten.to/ySA40Aj Yung Marcello's artist page: https://solo.to/marcellosauce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehelmet_boy Twitter:...

We've moved our epsiode drop day to Monday! Hit subscribe so that you never miss an episode. This week's guest is David Thompson, a Michigan based lawyer with definite views on the origin and nature of 'Original sin', the title of his song that we discuss in this episode. This show may not be suitable for those who are easily offended by critique of god and religion. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ David's links: 'Original sin':...

The third part of a three-part series featuring Alex Pezeshkian, Bernie Stone and their collaboration project. Join the live stream on our YouTube channel on Sunday 22nd November 2020 at 7pm GMT: https://youtu.be/ewKrohsUGhc This week I'll be talking to Bernie and Alex about their collaboration EP: 'Earthly delights' where we'll explore some hidden treats and mostly talk about their overindulgence of ice cream... Listen to the EP on Spotify:...

The second part of a three-part series featuring Alex Pezeshkian, Bernie Stone and their collaboration project. Next week will be the concluding part of the series and there will also be a live Facebook event where you can meet and talk to us in person. Please send any questions or feedback for the live session to [email protected]. This week's guest is Bernard Phillips of the Bernie Stone and we'll be discussing his collaboration with Amutha on the song 'Pumpkin Spice Laters' from their...

The first part of a three-part series featuring Alex Pezeshkian, Bernie Stone and their collaboration project. This week's guest is Alex Pezeshkian and we'll be discussing his song 'Funky rock music' (Spotify) which we decided was music. We discuss how the song came about and was recorded, produced and mixed by Alex himself. We also touch briefly on his collaboration project with next week's guest: Bernie Stone. Follow Alex and get in touch with him on instagram (@alexpez.music). If you want...

Announcement: If you want to appear on the podcast, take part in our competition between 17/10/2020 and 31/10/2020 and maybe it will be your links getting shared in the show notes. All the entries have been added to a special playlist. You can also listen to more artist interviews on the 'New Artist Spotlight Podcast' This week's guest is Simon Lane and we'll be discussing his song 'Holding on' (Spotify) about being apart from the one you love, how to cope with quarantine in covid times and...

Announcement: If you want to appear on the podcast, take part in our competition between 17/10/2020 and 31/10/2020 and maybe it will be your links getting shared in the show notes. This week's guest is Linda MacFarlane and we'll be discussing her song 'Caught up' (Spotify) about breaking up with the one you love Along the way we talk about the Mormons, abusive relationships, (female) empowerment including raising children as a musician and playing the strip in Las Vegas. You can connect with...

This week's guest is Johnny Dioxide of Johnny Dioxide and the Ghost Rock Radio and we'll be discussing their recently released song 'Red Turtle' (Spotify) and the masterly stop-motion film (YouTube). We talk about composing and playing music for ghosts. Along the way we talk about the Toshio Suzuki film that inspired the song and the film created by Johnny's girlfriend, award winning film-maker Kelly Norris (@beatchik). You can connect with Johnny and see and hear their latest work...

This week's guest is Michael Gilbride of telco and we'll be discussing his recently released song 'Say hello' (YouTube/ Spotify) from the four track EP 'My name is not Kaiser'. We talk about how he made the transformation to stock trader to full-time musician and the skills he used to launch hist debut EP into the stratosphere. Along the way we talk about The Cure, arpeggiators, Peace and the city grease and Christian Sparacio, You can connect with telco and see and hear their latest work on...

This week's guest is Guilherme Lara and we'll be discussing his recently released song 'Mesa de jantar' (Youtube/ Spotify) from the five track EP Azul. We'll be talking about how it feels to have an empty space at the dining table and how to find new meaning after the death of a loved one. We'll also be talking about his collaboration with Brazilian band Bibiana Petek and their beautiful gift of music. You can connect with Guilherme and see his latest work on his Facebook page:...

This week's guest is the charming Rivita with whom I'll be discussing her recently released single 'I believe' (Youtube/ Spotify) and how thoughtless, blunt feedback can hurt and how that hurt can be turned into something creative. You can also hear a snippet of Rivita's 2019 game changing single 'Someone Else's Arms' which was featured by Rolling Stone India and BBC London. You can purchase merchandise, books, patches and find links to music on her website: www.rivitamusic.com. Rivita is...

This week's guest is Christopher Shawn from the gothic americana band SOVIET//SHIKSA. We'l be discussing their recently released song 'Demonize' (Youtube/ Spotify) from the three track EP Melancholia. Along the way we'll be discussing which band will be ideal to have play at your (Sigur rós) and why, the EP series (Songs about Sex, Death and God I, II and III) and the accompanying book 'His time with Sex, Death and God' by Christopher Shawn and touch on other influences for the band. You can...