Song Stories
It's all about the song. We talk about influential songs with our guests and explore songwriting stories. If you're interested in how songs are written and how songs help make memories we think you'll like this show. Hosted by Gavin Simpson (@sourfishmusic)
Episodes
Raymond was a great guest and shared insight into his songwriting process. He also shares some of the wisdom gained from the incredible projects he's worked on and artists he's worked with. Three things we learn from this week episode include:
· The stories behind Nobodies and Plague Called Home from his new EP;
· How and what inspired his award winning documentary The Railway People; and
· What Ray took f...
Tom McGuire, lead singer and songwriter from Tom & The Brassholes talks us through the stories behind their hit songs:
- Super Solid Soul Vehicle
- Ric Flair
- Get Out
- The Ballad of MC Sickboy
- Caveman
Find out in the show exactly how Tom goes from song sketch idea to full formed nine-piece musical masterpiece. Also discover which of the songs came about following an encounter with a, soon to be jailed, drunken rapper....
This weeks episode with Damien Mcfly catch up includes:
1. How Damien composes cover songs such as his 3.5m streamed Hey Brother
2. The stories behind his hit songs including Vega, Underneath my Skin and Behind you
3. Why he goes by his stage name of Damien McFly and not his super sexy Italian birth name.
Notes
Damien Links
Website https://www.damienmcfly.com
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/ar...
On this episode we speak with all band members of The K's; Jamie Boyle, Dexter Baker, Ryan Breslin and Jordan Holden. We discuss the stories behind their songs; Aurora , Valley One, Got a Feeling, TV and Sarajevo.
We also find out about why they're weighing up their options for a record deal and how they managed to get 2 million streams of their debut single on Spotify.
The K's Links
Website...
This episode's guest is Rick Witter from Shed 7. He talks openly about Shed 7's songs's and how they were formed. We talk about their latest album Instant pleasures and what Rick thinks has made Shed 7 continue to sell out arenas today.
Three amazing things from the show are:
1. The stories behind his hit songs Chasing Rainbows and Stand by;
This episode's guest Joshua was super fun. He's friendly, entertaining and has written some great songs. Three amazing things from the show are:
1. The stories behind his hit songs Edinburgh and Transparent
2. How Joshua hustled his way to number 1 in the Scottish charts; and
3. Where his diverse range of nicknames comes from.
Joshua Links
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1hBGtBGjmVvx...
We catch up with the fantastic Ben McKelvey we cover the stories behind his songs; Johnny and June, Stronger, Life before You, Morning I'm Gone and the aptly timed Resolutions.
Three other great thing we learn about are in the show are:
1. The magic that happens on Brighton beach
2. How Ben creates the desired mood of a song so well in the final production;
3. And the key ingredient behind his 200k +...
In this episode we speak to Andrew on the stories behind his hit songs Waiting for the Rain, It's Gonna Get Better and Where's My Family Gone.
We also chat about Andrew's journey as an aspiring songwriter and artist from penning songs as a 16 year old for his family to working on his latest single with Noel Gallagher.
Links to Andrew's Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mUufv9jr...
On this episode we speak to Angus Powell, on his songwriting graft. Great episode for anyone wanting to make or hear about impactful music.
Three key takeaways from the episode.
1. How Angus, following his voice breaking during a choir song Angus go through stage fright that he had until he was 20;
2. How, as an independent artist, he got his music placed into shows by CBC and movies by Universal; and
Great chat with Martin Stephenson of The Daintees. Martin shared some great stories of how his songs were written, tips of crafting and how he lets a greater force guide his work.
Where to find Martin
https://www.facebook.com/mgstephenson
https://www.daintees.co.uk
Gavin
Music https://smarturl.it/168wi4
Website www.sourfishmusic.com
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2...
Great catch up with Natalie Shay where she talks about her recent EP Naked, songwriting process and challenge of making it in the pop world today.
More About Natalie
https://www.natalieshay.co.uk
Natalie on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6pDapjUwN36LXMdYk0WKuQ
Gavin
Music https://smarturl.it/168wi4
Website www.sourfishmusic.com
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/chann...
We chat with 16 million record selling writer Mark Cawley about writing songs, daily rituals, collaborating and his new book The Daily Song Journal.
We chat through some of his hit songs including the No.1 Billie Piper hit Day & Night and the Tina Turner classic Dancing in my Dreams.
Link to Mark's latest book
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Daily-Song-Journal-Takeaways-Songwriting/dp/1544517785/ref=s...
We discuss the stories of the songs behind Frank's Buddies II album. We also delve into his hit songs; Mitten, The Way I Tend to Be and Sister Rosetta. Frank was a great guest, highly authentic and super insightful. One of the best episodes so far.
Frank's Buddies II album
https://orcd.co/buddies2
More About Frank
https://frank-turner.com
Gavin
Music https://smarturl.it/168wi4<...
Catch up with the fantastic singer songwriter Nasrene. We hear the stories behind her hit songs; Parties in the Park, Girl With Feeling, Love You Through the Pain and Gold. We also talk songwriting inspiration, working with producers and pop ambitions.
Nasrene's Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OnltwuE09tqRxUgAK4UHB?si=GaC_LegvT0WF7MFWqXpFPA
Nasrene's other places
https://www.getsl.ink...
In this Episode we are joined by Chris Helme; former frontman, guitarist and one of the songwriters of chart topping band The Seahorses.
We hear about his early busking days, the stories behind the hits Blinded by the Sun and You Can Talk To Me as well plans of his next album and collaboration with former front men of Dodgy (Nigel Clarke) and The Bluetones (Mark Morris). Links from the show:
www.chrishelme.co.u...
Show featuring James and Tom from The Clockworks. Great chat on the stories behind their hit songs Bills & Bills and Stranded in Stansted. We talk about the bands plans for an album, getting signed, getting electrocuted on stage and what making it looks like.
The Clockworks on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Jg3DFzPWX2VIy01oqLGkz?si=Nc4JKdoWTq2W30fjZHm31Q&fbclid=IwAR01YjKMo8c99VEO64Vxdw-5aX9B4oNB6QnVV...
Links from the show
Kevin's website
https://quantummagician.com
Spotify Playlist
Sourfish music
https://smarturl.it/168wi4
Show featuring Gavin & Jessica aka The Kondoors. We chat about touring, creativity in a marriage, being one of Noel Gallagher High Flying Birds, what makes a good song, playing at Andy Murray's wedding and their latest sing Mr Rain.
The Kondoors single Mr Rain
https://orcd.co/byqrerj
The Kondoors
https://www.thekondoors.com
Sourfish
https://smarturl.it/168wi4
...
Conversation up with the legendary songwriter Michael Garvin. He has written over 33 top ten hits including the number songs Never Give Up on a Good Thing and Waiting for Tonight.
We discuss his career journey, songwriting process the future of pop and much more.
Links:
Apple music
https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/michael-garvin/pl.u-YvzyuPdxeqV
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/play...
Catch up with one of Scotland's most exciting bands. We chat about the stories behind their songs, what they've been up to in lockdown and how they plan their debut album to stand the test of time.
Shambolics
https://www.facebook.com/shambolicsmusic
Sourfish
https://smarturl.it/168wi4
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