The Story Behind The Podcast
So here we go
A long time ago, in the 90s, I was in a signed band that no one has really ever heard of! I had been involved in bands since I was 14. Over the years, I’ve built a career in radio, run a club night in London, and taken on various 'normal' jobs as well.
In 2020, like many others, I found the opportunity to ‘pivot’—a term I find somewhat cringe-worthy. I decided it was time to end my role as COO of an Educational Tech startup because I was rarely engaging with people, which had initially attracted me to the position.
I then started my own social media business, where I aimed to create content that resonated with me. I was tired of interviews with musicians that asked questions like, “What’s your favorite biscuit?” or “If you could be any animal, what would you be?” So, I launched a podcast that I record on video. It’s streamed across various platforms, including Twitter, YouTube, and interestingly, LinkedIn—where people in their 30s and 40s in business who have disposable income actually enjoy music! The podcast videos are also uploaded to Spotify, allowing people to choose between listening or watching.
The goal of this podcast is to capture musicians' stories about how music has woven through their life journeys. I want to hear about the people who introduced them to their first taste of punk or taught them to string a guitar. It's a space where two people who genuinely love music can engage and share their excitement about this universal art form that transcends us all.
I aim to use this platform to give a voice to musicians who have experienced some commercial success, those who are just beginning their journey, and those who have always created music for a small, select audience. There are no celebrities in this space; it’s all about the music.