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London Music Podcast

Andrei Sora
Becoming a working musician or music producer in current times can seem like a daunting process, given the seemingly over-saturated industry. Join Andrei Sora in his explorations of music-making, musicianship, and the London music scene through interviews with like-minded people. If you're struggling to find your place in the UK music industry (and beyond), then this is the podcast for you. Featured on Feedspot's 'Top 50 UK Music Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020': https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_music_podcasts/
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Episodes

Streaming music in 2022 and beyond with Brian Zisook

On this episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to Brian Zisook, who is the Co-Founder of Audiomack, an artist-first music streaming and audio discovery platform. Zisook currently serves as SVP of Operations for Audiomack, which reaches more than 25 million MAU globally. In 2022, Brian was selected to join the Recording Academy as part of their new member class. For more info on Brian and Audiomack, check the links below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianZisook LinkedIn: https://www.linkedi...

Sep 06, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 27

New Noise Shoreditch Festival & Conference 2022

On this episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to Kam, one of the organizers of the New Noise Shoreditch Festival & Conference, held on April 4th 2022 at the Old Blue Last. This event is here to inspire and assist you with specialist speakers discussing a wide variety of topics that impact musicians, a labels fair, acoustic acts. The entry is set up in aid of Help Musicians, we recommend a donation of £5 to help support musicians in need. For more info on the festival, check the links b...

Apr 01, 202216 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Using the past as inspiration with Nubia Soul Goddess

On this episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to Nubia Soul Goddess, an electronic soul music artist based out of Atlanta, GA. Nubia was featured multiple times in Atlanta's Voyage magazine, Creative Loafing Live from the Archives, Rhythm Reloaded, and other media platforms. We talk about using bad memories as inspiration for uplifting songs, writing books, working on music, and many other topics. Follow Nubia Soul Goddess: Facebook: @NubiaSoulGODdess Instagram: @officialnubiasoulgoddess T...

Dec 08, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Music & catharsis with Joshua Luke Smith

On this episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to Joshua Luke Smith, a complex musical artist who describes himself as a 'poet for the people', a vocalist and producer blending rap, R&B and soul. He has been featured on BBC Radio 1Xtra, and collaborated with artists like Oddisee and Jake Isaac. As Smith himself says, his music is made to “speak into the chaos” of the modern world, distilling his own experience of grief and trauma into something anyone can relate to. We talk about the re...

Jul 28, 202125 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Music sync licensing with Amelia McCloskey

On this episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to Amelia McCloskey, founder and CEO of an international music licensing company, 'AM Sync Ltd' AKA (AM Licensing) based out of the UK. Previous placements include Netflix series 'Luis Miguel', Netflix TV series 'Monarca', Mexican film 'La Venganza de Mascarita' ​, US film 'Endless' and Spanish Netflix series, 'Elite' with a few more placements in the works. AM Licensing currently represents 1500 rightsholders worldwide including many high-end ...

Jun 30, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Why do we keep making music?

On this unusual episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk about my thoughts on why we should keep making music despite the massive number of songs released every single day. It would take us around 107 years to listen to everything on Spotify, so if we stand no chance of listening to everything already released, why are we still making music? Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrei.sora Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndreiSoraMusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreiSo...

May 26, 20216 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Past and future with Good Dog

On this episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to Good Dog, also known as Jack Hardman. Starting life as a 21 year old Radio 1 tipped singer, the death of his father changed the direction of his life and his music. With a new perspective on the world, writing offered a way to look inwards - a way to visit the past and dream of the future: Good Dog is your forgotten memories on a lonely sea under a warm sun. We talk about his overall approach to music-making, his propensity to use real instr...

May 12, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Musicmaking in 2021 with Frank Harkin

On this episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to Frank Harkin, singer and one of the three founding members of the Ha Ha Ha band (along with Roger Hadwen, Rob Harris). They've been playing together in various forms since the turn of the century, morphing to overcome barriers in space, time and, most recently, global public health emergency. We talk about about songwriting, how the current pandemic has affected musicmaking, and about the future of live music. Follow Frank and Ha Ha Ha here:...

Apr 28, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Music and message with Pablo Iranzo

On this episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to Pablo Iranzo, a singer-songwriter from Munich, Germany. We talk about the importance of message in music, how the political landscape influences topics that artists write about, and how not to become irrelevant in today's music industry. Follow Pablo here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iranzo__music Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5RyY8QTwid3pvfzANlYGxp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iranzomusic Twitter: https://twitter.c...

Apr 14, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Transitioning from producer to artist with Richard Marc

On this episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to Richard Marc, who is a Yorkshire indie-pop artist. He has previously collaborated with other artists, writers and producers, working on music for Matt Marcii, Lauren Alex Hooper and TikTok star Sophie Frear (whose video containing one of his songs amassed, to date, over 8 million views). Follow Richard here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richardmarcmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichardMarcMusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/...

Mar 31, 202117 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Audio engineering with Dan Willett

On this episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to audio engineer and bassist Dan Willett. Based primarily in central Birmingham as part of Univibe Audio and The Mushrooms recording studios, Dan has been working with artists across the West Midlands. We talk about audio engineering in the analogue world, plugins, amp modelers, Auto-Tune, his band Creature, and many more. Follow Dan here: Website: https://danwillettaudio.com/about Instagram: https://instagram.com/danwillettaudio Creature: htt...

Mar 17, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Composing classical music in 2021 with David John Roche

On this episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to classical composer David John Roche. He is the recipient of over 30 academic and professional awards and has composed pieces for vacuum cleaners and orchestra, epic planetarium shows, customised Dutch street organs, rock bands, video games, films, theatre shows, international orchestras, and anything beyond and in between. His music tends to inhabit one of two worlds. It is either celebratory and bright, consciously in opposition to the worl...

Mar 03, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Promoting live music in London with Lorraine Solomons

On this episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to Lorraine Solomons, who is the founder of Success Express Music, a live music discovery platform supporting and sustaining independent artist and bands by promoting live events at concert venues, independent gig venues, pubs, restaurants and creative spaces throughout London, festivals and tours around the UK. We talk independent promotion, independent bands, and the London live music scene pre- and post- Covid. Follow Lorraine and Success Ex...

Feb 17, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Music Charities in the UK with James Armstrong

On this episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to James Armstrong, who is a mastering engineer and a trustee at the Forward 4 Wiz Trust. We talk about James' academic journey, his approach to mastering, and all of the important work he is doing with the F4WT. Follow James here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/electronicnoise Follow Forward 4 Wiz Trust here: Website: https://f4wt.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/f4wiz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/f4wiz Facebook: https://www.face...

Feb 03, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 14

The Bay Area scene with Nate Hendrix

On this episode of the London music Podcast, I talk to Nate Hendrix, who is a producer and multi-instrumentalist from Oakland, California. We talk about his musical upbringing, the Bay Area scene, and his upcoming releases. Follow Nate here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trillionairehendrix Twitter: https://twitter.com/sugabonehendrix Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSI7EAXRzuolZaRUMlWE58w Website: www.trillionairehendrix.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7fposV29PLfK...

Jan 20, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Collaborations with Trip Jacker

On this episode of the London music Podcast, I talk to Trip Jacker, who is an electronic music producer, founder of Burn the Wick Music, owner of Tall Pine Studios, member of ASCAP and of the Electronic Music Alliance, a global artists' collective. He is a a lifelong musician, an avid music fan and a supporter of independent artists. We talk about collaborations with other producers and singers, the independent music scene, marketing for the now, and the power of DMs. Follow Trip Jacker: Website...

Jan 06, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Musical crossovers with TDC Tunes

On this episode of the London music Podcast, I talk to TDC Tunes, a North London musician who creates original electronic music with analogue, digital and modular synthesisers. He has a diverse musical background, classically trained on piano and pipe organ but always having a love for creating music with computers and synthesisers. TDC Tunes streams a unique, live modular set every Friday on Twitch. He has a new single coming out 18/12/2020 called 'Cosmic' with singer-songwriter Rocco. It’s a s...

Dec 16, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 11

The importance of networking with James Rozzi

On this episode of the London music Podcast, I talk to J Rozzi, who is a singer, songwriter, and studio Violinist from Hertfordshire, UK. Studying Music Technology at Surrey University, he is looking to expand his knowledge of production, mixing and mastering while building up a portfolio of musical content on YouTube, Spotify and all other streaming platforms. Follow James here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jrozzimusic/ YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCzoyVaQjkUbkWpFiI7z3XYQ Spo...

Nov 11, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Mashups with Daanish Alam

On this episode of the podcast, I talk to Daanish Alam, who is a singer songwriter aiming to bring together the drama of 80s synth & electronica with a modern alternative guitar-led sound. Coming from a background in club mashups and house remixes, he applies the same principles to his original productions, wanting to surprise the listener by redefining a genre, artist, or instrument in a new and unexpected way." Follow Daanish here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daanishalammusic/ Spo...

Oct 28, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Identity with Maia Moham

On this episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to MAIA MOHAM, an Iranian American indie pop/soul singer songwriter from Orange County, California. Her music draws inspiration from the brutally beautiful works of Bob Dylan and the soul power of Aretha Franklin with modern influences from Bishop Briggs, Sia, Bastille, and Hozier. Her emotive production style is complimented by engaging harmonies and exceptionally raw vocals that are all her own. Maia brings her passion for storytelling into e...

Oct 14, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Producing pop with Greta Jaime

On today's episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to Greta Jaime, who, at twenty years old, is already a rising pop talent. After putting out her debut single 'Lost in Mexico' at sixteen, the north Londoner (of Mexican origin) has gained a firm foothold in the industry. In 2017, she was longlisted for Glastonbury Festival's Emerging Talent Competition alongside artists such as Cosmo Pyke, Fenne Lily, Jordan Rakei, and Flohio. Later that year 'Lost in Mexico' received airplay from Tom Robins...

Sep 30, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Being authentic with Zoe Wakelam

On today's episode of the London Music Podcast I talk to Zoe Wakelam, who is an Aussie-born London singer-songwriter who still can’t quite shake the accent despite having lived in the UK for thirteen years! Having grown up singing in churches and writing for herself, Zoe’s music has evolved to be deeply rooted in meaningful lyrics that tackle subjects such as loneliness, courage and anxiety, whilst remaining within the listeners grasp. Drawing inspiration from artist such as FINNEAS, twenty øne ...

Sep 16, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Writing lyrics with Andrei Lucas

On today's episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to Andrei Lucas, a London-based songwriter and musical artist. We talk writing lyrics, indie music, living in big cities, and feeling disconnected from today’s world and it's challenges. Follow Andrei Lucas here: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/andrei-lucas/1449741078 https://open.spotify.com/artist/2BlLgiR2glzMT4ddVPAhjC https://g.co/kgs/oS6suc https://www.instagram.com/enslucas https://www.youtube.com/andreilucas...

Sep 02, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Recording live instruments with Taliesin

On today's episode of the London Music Podcast, I talk to Taliesin, a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from London. We touch on live music, guitar playing, improv, Billie Eilish, and many other topics. Enjoy! Follow Taliesin here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talajandro Instagram band account: https://www.instagram.com/taliesinlive Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/taliesinlive Fanlink: fanlink.to/taliesin Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrei.sora Twitter: htt...

Mar 11, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Modern music production with Samuel Consentino Hunter

On today's revamped London Music Podcast, I have a conversation with Samuel Cosentino Hunter. He is a composer and music producer from London who has quite a specific approach to music-making. We talk synths, film music, Hans Zimmer, and many other topics. Enjoy! Follow Samuel here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Samc_h & https://www.instagram.com/taliesinlive (band account) Soundbetter: https://soundbetter.com/profiles/223326-samuel-cosentino-hunter Follow me here: Instagram: https://...

Feb 06, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Being a solo artist in London with Rocco

In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Rocco, a singer-songwriter from London. We discuss her musical career, from her time as a session singer to being in girl bands, the Garage scene, and upcoming projects. You can find out more about her projects by following her on social media: Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/roccoandrei YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpO4PCjLz1PQfA9QADpvKw

Nov 06, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 2

The London live scene with Luis Chico

In this inaugural episode of the podcast, I have a conversation with Twickenham-based keyboardist Luis Chico on the London live scene. We talk his musical background, past and future projects, teaching, and how he navigates the treacherous waters of playing live in a place like London. We also touch on PowerJam, the band project/charity in Richmond, supporting young musicians that both Luis and I work for. You can find out more about Luis by following him on social media, or contact him by email...

Sep 24, 201918 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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