Producer, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Leroy Clampitt — otherwise known as Big Taste — reveals how he got his first big break co-writing for Justin Bieber, his process when it comes to using oeksound’s soothe2 on strings and vocals, and tells us about some of the exciting new pop artists he’s been working with recently.
Singer-songwriter India Ambre Perkins, known simply as Ambre, tells us about her early days as a bedroom producer blowing up on Soundcloud, how she co-wrote two tracks off of H.E.R.'s 2017 self-titled album, which was nominated for multiple Grammy Awards, and why she loves using her Fender Strat to achieve her R&B vibe. (pod image credit Sharon Marrero)
Grammy Award-winning DJ and producer Afrojack talks about his new track, Hero – in collaboration with David Guetta. He talks about their ongoing working relationship, how the track came together, and reveals that he will perform during the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 – making Afrojack the first ever DJ to perform at the interval act during the final.
After playing just one show together as a band before the pandemic shut down live events, alternative-rock four-piece Dohny Jep headed to the studio to record new EP, Smile, It Might Never Happen . The band talk about their name, musical inspirations, and how they explore themes of mental health, friendship and letting go of the negatives in life and living in the moment through their music.
Doktor is bringing his feel-good dancehall vibes with his new track, No Drama , which hit #2 on the iTunes reggae chart and exceeded 100,000 streams in seven days. He explains the inspiration behind the song, how he channels his Jamaican heritage into his music, and reveals his album plans.
Francis Cucuzzella is the director of A&R, publishing and licensing at Unidisc Records, one of the most revered dance music labels in the world. Here he tells us about his father George’s legacy, provides us with an insight into how the world of dance music has evolved and continues to do so, and reveals how Unidisc has remained at the forefront of that world. To celebrate 40 years since the label was inaugurated, Unidisc will create a collection of remixes from an all-star cast of today’s d...
Sublime, Swedish electro-folk duo POOLS have already released a number of singles this year, so we recently sat down to discuss one of the tracks, which holds a particularly personal significance for one half of the band and lead vocalist, Arvid Hällagård.
Many will know singer-songwriter, musician and producer Linda Perry as the lead singer of 4 Non Blondes, but her artistry goes way beyond that. Since her hits with the band in the ‘90s, she has formed two record labels, and composed and produced songs for some of the biggest female vocalists of the last two decades. Here she discusses the importance of being raw and honest, and teases her first piece of original music in 15 years.
Glass Animals’ frontman and producer Dave Bayley joins the podcast to discuss his impending tattoo, nostalgia, the success of new album Dreamland , and sleeper hit Heat Waves . He discusses his MPG nomination for the Self-Producing Artist Of The Year Award, delves into the production process for Dreamland , and reveals why his four Neve 1073s are key to the Glass Animals vintage-meets-fresh sound.
You’ll know Carol Decker of T'Pau from their string of Top 40 hits in the ‘80s and ‘90s, including China in Your Hand , Heart and Soul and Valentine . Carol reflects on the way the band’s biggest hit, China in Your Hand , came together, comments on the way ‘80s music endures, and gets candid about the music industry. She explains how she put the lockdown period to good use by releasing new T'Pau single, Be Wonderful , and released brand new single, Guess Who’s Sorry Now , last week – which captu...
Acoustic, soul pop singer, Julia Zahra, is one of Holland's most exciting young LGBT artists set to break into the UK music scene. She reflects on becoming the youngest singer to ever audition and win The Voice of Holland, and how her life changed after the show. Now, she is looking towards making her own music, and is gearing up to release her album, Remedy . She reveals how her adoption inspired the deeply personal “what if?” track, Indiana .
We catch record producer, composer and songwriter Neil Davidge in between sessions for his latest TV project to reflect on his time working with Massive Attack, who he first met in the ’90s – going on to produce and co-write their seminal albums Mezzanine, 100th Window and Heligoland , helping to sculpt and define their critically acclaimed cinematic sound. He reveals how the group’s hit song, Teardrop , came together, how the vocal almost went to Madonna, and why he’s stuck with his trusty pair...
The exponential growth of the neo-classical music scene has grown from its roots in Berlin, Reykjavík, and... Texas? Yes, indeed – Austin's Balmorhea have been releasing their entirely unique minimalist compositions since 2006, with their efforts being rewarded by putting pen to paper with the legendary Deutsche Grammophon for their brilliant new album, The Wind .
Composer, conductor, arranger, MD, and former president of The Alliance For Women Film Composers, Starr Parodi has racked up an impressive number of Blockbuster scoring credits over the years. On this podcast, Starr reflects on her production and arrangement of the James Bond Theme, composing the musical theme for the ‘90s United Artists production logo, an impromptu performance with Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder, and her work on Mission Impossible . She also delves into her work with the Al...
You’ll know her as the vocalist and bassist of UK indie rock band Noisettes, but with her new song and music video, Too Bold (taken from the album of the same name), Shingai shows that she is truly a force to be reckoned with. The singer-songwriter explains the themes and iconography behind the song’s powerful music video, and why it’s a testament to pivotal elements of the past and a celebration of sisterhood.
Netflix’s brand new, highly anticipated fantasy series, Shadow and Bone has already secured a 92% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Composer Joseph Trapanese ( Tron: Legacy, The Greatest Showman ), explains how fairytales, Russian stories, magic and fantasy inspired the soundtrack, and how he composed different sonic themes for each character in order to build a musical world to compliment this extraordinary and grand adventure.
London-based piano-rock band, Fuzz Skyler describe their formation, musical inspirations and the meaning behind their debut single, Recall – the first of a four-track EP. The band recently won a QSC PA system, which they plan to use to full effect...
New Zealand-based pop duo, Foley are one of the few bands able to tour at the moment, and they are not taking that for granted. They delve into their musical pasts and talk about their new EP, Vacation , explaining the meaning behind wanting to escape from routine.
As production manager and front of house engineer for US singer-songwriter Khalid, CJ Blair often finds himself serving a dual role on massive worldwide arena tours. Here he discusses his process when setting up for live shows, and the extent to which he uses his trusty JH Audio in-ears on the road.
Swedish record producer and songwriter Rami Yacoub is behind some of the biggest hits for Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Bon Jovi, Backstreet Boys, One Direction, Westlife, P!nk, Celine Dion, and NSYNC. He recalls his first collaboration with Max Martin: producing Britney Spears’ Baby One More Time , reveals the mundane moment that It’s Gonna Be Me by NSYNC came to him (and yes he knows about the meme), how he put his touch onto Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s Rain...
An absolute stalwart of music for television, if you've watched more than a few shows in the last decade, you've probably heard Dominik Scherrer's music. We spoke to the Swiss-born, Shoreditch-based composer about becoming one of the BBC, ITV and Netflix's go-to composers, and writing the original score for the hit series, The Serpent .
The incredible London collective known as the House Gospel Choir released their debut album RE//CHOIRED at the end of 2020, so we recently caught up with founder Nat Maddix to find out how the group came together, why it has such a diverse fanbase, and how they’re spreading positivity in the community through music.
Boasting credits on projects by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds and Florence and The Machine, producer, mixer, engineer and writer Anna Laverty has established herself as one of Australia’s finest talents. She reflects on her journey into the industry under the tutelage of award winning producers Paul Epworth and Ben Hillier, honing her production and engineering skills working on releases by Bloc Party, Florence and The Machine and Depeche Mode, and explains why she became an APRA AMCOS Ambassador....
Imelda May has returned with her brand new single, Made To Love , taken from her upcoming sixth studio album, 11 Past The Hour . She reveals the profound inspiration behind the new track, what fans can expect from her new album, and why she continues to do things her own way.
6x Grammy winning mix engineer and producer Bonzai Caruso has over three decades of experience working with some of the industry’s most high profile recording artists. Here he discusses his close musical partnership with Stephen Marley, why he’s always been drawn to reggae, and offers some sound advice for aspiring producers.
Tyla is a 19 year-old South African superstar in the making, fresh from the release of her huge debut single, Getting Late . It comes with a jaw-dropping music video – which looks like it cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to make, but is actually the result of Tyla and her closely-knit team hustling to get it made. We talk about the song, the unique beats and dance moves of the Amapiano genre sweeping across Africa, and the dreams she holds for her career.
Musical engineer, mixer and producer Nick Wollage has worked on films including Bridget Jones’s Diary, Harry Potter, V for Vendetta, Atonement, Captain America and The Avengers . He talks about why AIR’s Diversity Scholarship for Tonmeisters is so important, delves into his work on Zack Snyder’s new film, Justice League , and talks about his long history with Neve consoles.
London singer-songwriter Sassy explains how she combines elements of folk and pop with emotional lyricism and strong vocals. She digs into her personal (and sometimes frank) lyrics, her emotive new single, Take Away Yesterday , and reveals what we can expect from her upcoming, heart-wrenching debut EP.
French producer Møme and L.A singer Ricky Ducati perform new single, I Know in a live lockdown session recorded simultaneously in L.A and Paris. Møme explains how debut album, Flashback FM is a homage to the music of the past, and why it’s a new direction for him.
Rising L.A-based singer-songwriter Tai Verdes has made a strong start to the year with his release of two new singles; here he chats about the refreshingly honest narrative running through his much-anticipated upcoming album, blowing up on TikTok, and why he simply loves writing songs from his heart.
