Songs You Know with Toby Gad

From being hungry for fame in the music industry and working at a second-hand store to achieving 5 billion stream, 7 global platinum singles, and 12 top-ten airplay hits in just ten years, Sigala shares his origin story of his first number one 'Easy Love' which famously samples the Jackson 5's 'ABC', to the pivotal moment in his bedroom which led to him create one of his biggest hits. 

Sigala talks about his collaborations ...

Hailing from North London, Freya Ridings is a singer-songwriter with hits like 'Lost Without You' & 'Castles'. From her dad being the voiceover for Daddy Pig in Peppa Pig to her musical journey and growing up around instruments, Freya shares her side of writing music and the industry. 

Freya reveals how she knew when she wrote her breakthrough song 'Lost Without You' it would change her life and how 'Castles' happened d...

From writing Miley Cyrus' 'Party in the USA' to chart topping singles like 'Price Tag', 'Bang Bang' and 'Domino', Jessie J dives deep into her musical career, revealing the truth behind performing at the London Olympics with Queen, what it's really like working with Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande and how she broke her foot and performed in front of 75,000 people.

Triumphantly returning to the spotlight, Jessie performs her new si...

From working on the Brat album alongside Charli XCX to being nominated for Grammys and having multiplatinum hits, Jon Shave delves deep into his musical career, sharing the unseen original demos as well as revealing what it’s really like to work with Iggy Azalea.

Jon also talks about how he wrote Zayn Malik's album, produced two Miley Cyrus songs from Netflix's Black Mirror episode, as well as hit songs with artists such as Elli...

The mastermind behind tracks for Beyoncé, Madonna, Zara Larsson, Jax Jones, Joel Corry and so many more, MNEK shares his insights into songwriting, production and finding your own voice in a saturated industry.

MNEK reveals how he wrote his first song at aged eight on paper to navigating major records and international hits. We also dive deep into the stories behind Joel Corry's 'Head and Heart', his new song with Zara Larsson ...

From playing in death metal bands to producing dance hits like “Man in Finance” and “Wellerman”, Billen Ted delve into their creative process, their experiences working with artists such as Anne-Marie and Jess Glynne and what it takes to go viral every single time. 

They also share their thoughts on the evolution of dance music, how TikTok has completely changed how we consume music and what DJ's actually do. 

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One of the world's biggest producers, Jeff Gitty is behind the global hits by Hozier, Beyoncé, Mac Miller, Jelly Roll, Teddy Swims and many, many more.

From Gitty's exploration of musical truth and vulnerability to his experiences working with some of the biggest names in the industry, Jeff shares how he crafts compelling songs. Jeff also gives his insight into the art of improvisation, the power of simplicity, and his philosoph...

Mikkel Erikson is one half of the legendary production duo, Stargate. The duo are behind hits like Rihanna’s 'Only Girl in the World', Katy Perry's 'Firework' and Ne-Yo’s 'So Sick', as well as producing tracks for Beyoncé, Wiz Khalifa and Coldplay. 

From Mikkel’s journey growing up on the quiet coast in Norway to relocating to New York in the early 2000s, Mikkel shares Stargate's creative process and how they shaped anthems...

One of the most prolific names in the music industry, Billy Mann has worked with P!nk & David Guetta, to just name a few. From a struggling artist to an award-winning songwriter, producer, and music executive, Billy Mann's story is one of determination and hard work.

Delving deep into the business behind music, Billy reveals the untold stories behind hit songs, how the industry has revolutionised in the last 50 years and wha...

From producing tracks for artists like Troye Sivan, Kesha and Charli XCX to teaching high school students in Baltimore, Zhone's rise to success is one of risk, reinvention and relentless creativity. Zhone delves deep into how using magic mushrooms changed his life, breaks down how he made 'Rush', reveals the unexpected connection between Celtic harps and hefty club beats and how he ended up producing dance-pop anthems in LA.

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Lindy Robbins is one of the most successful songwriters in pop music, writing massive hits like Demi Lovato’s 'Skyscraper', One Direction’s 'Summer Love', and Jason Derulo’s 'Want to Want Me'. From her early days of struggling to break into the industry to how 'Skyscraper' almost didn't happen and why 'A Year Without Rain' was written, Lindy Robbins reveals all. 

Lindy shares her creative process of how she writes songs in ...

Singer, songwriter, actress, mentor and mother, Pixie Lott opens up about the highs and lows of fame. From her early days as a teenage pop sensation to her journey of self-discovery, she talks about the stories behind her biggest hits and why it took 10 years to release a new album.

Pixie reveals the magic of songwriting, the lessons she's learned from the music industry, and her dedication to mentoring young artists. She also d...

An acclaimed Broadway and West End performer, singer, songwriter and two-time Olivier Award nominee, Marisha Wallace has starred in major productions like Dreamgirls, Aladdin, Hairspray, Oklahoma!, Guys and Dolls, and The Book of Mormon.

Originally from a small town in North Carolina, Marisha’s powerhouse vocals and undeniable stage presence have made her a force in musical theater, touring with Simply Red and collaborating wit...

From headlining stages worldwide to working with legends like Michael Bublé, Andrea Bocelli and David Foster, Loren Allred is the powerhouse vocalist behind The Greatest Showman's 'Never Enough' and a successful songwriter.

After being rejected from American Idol at 18 and then being coached by Adam Levine on The Voice in 2012, Loren earned her comeback in the music industry. Cast as the singing voice for Rebecca Ferguson's char...

Writing chart toppers like Madonna's 'Like a Virgin', Cyndi Lauper's 'True Colours', Whitney Houston's 'So Emotional' and The Bangles 'Eternal Flame', Billy is behind some of the biggest hits in music's history. 

As a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Billy shares his incredible behind-the-scenes stories, what it's really like working with music legends, the creative process behind writing musical classics and his journey ...

Grammy-winning songwriter, producer, and frontman of MAGIC!, Nasri shares his journey from being an aspiring artist to writing 'Rude', Justin Bieber's 'As Long As You Love me', Chris Brown's 'Crawl', as well as writing for Pitbull and John Legend to name just a few!

Nasri dives deep into being a young R&B singer-songwriter from Canada to writing chart-topping hits, crafting MAGIC!’s signature reggae-pop sound, and evolving a...

From leading the Oscars, Grammys, Super Bowl, and American Idol to working with Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Prince, and Stevie Wonder, Emmy-winning music director, composer, and producer Rickey Minor reveals the unforgettable stories of success.

Rickey talks about how he shaped some of music’s most iconic performances, the lessons he’s learned from legends, and the power of just 12 notes. With decades of experience conducting for ...

Viral sensation and multi-talented artist Johnny Orlando, winner of four consecutive MTV Awards for Best Canadian Act, shares the inside story of his career. Starting with YouTube covers recorded on a laptop, Johnny quickly rose to stardom with millions of fans worldwide. 

Johnny shares his journey from viral success to headlining global tours, navigating the music industry and releasing emotionally raw albums inspired by p...

One of the most decorated names in music, Justin Tranter is a multi-platinum songwriter, singer and activist. From working with Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Britney Spears to Linkin Park, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato, Justin shares how their personal experiences and bold collaborations shaped their iconic career. 

Justin reveals how they were dropped from four record deals before their first hit and the new c...