Tom Gray

Currently, an artist would need 62million streams on Spotify to break even on a £25k budget. This needs to change and our guest today Tom Gray is leading that change.  Tom is Chair of the prestigious Ivor Novello’s, and founding member of Gomez, and is doing more to try to change the music industry than most, through his Broken Records campaign which was backed by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and many more, to ensure the fairer distribution of streaming royalties to artists at every level.   Today we’ll be taking a deep dive into this topic, hearing how we as listeners can help, Whippin’ Piccadilly, and how the Ivor Novello's choose winners.   There’ll be no Pussyfooting around.  Hosted and Produced by Chris Simpson. Photo @scottishkenny

Currently, an artist would need 62million streams on Spotify to break even on a £25k budget. This needs to change and our guest today Tom Gray is leading that change. Tom is Chair of the prestigious Ivor Novello’s, and founding member of Gomez, and is doing more to try to change the music industry than most, through his Broken Records campaign which was backed by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and many more, to ensure the fairer distribution of streaming royalties to artists at every level.  Today we’ll be taking a deep dive into this topic, hearing how we as listeners can help, Whippin’ Piccadilly, and how the Ivor Novello's choose winners.  There’ll be no Pussyfooting around. Hosted and Produced by Chris Simpson. Photo @scottishkenny

114: Tom Gray - Gomez & Chair of the Ivors Academy

Liz Hanks

Liam Gallagher

Richard Hawley

Liz Hanks is currently performing onstage with Pulp and James, and is the go to cellist for Liam Gallagher, Richard Hawley and Self Esteem. Hear about all these experiences, what needs to change in the music industry and the creation of new album 'Land' on our new episode.  Enjoy!

Liz Hanks is currently performing onstage with Pulp and James, and is the go to cellist for Liam Gallagher, Richard Hawley and Self Esteem. Hear about all these experiences, what needs to change in the music industry and the creation of new album 'Land' on our new episode. Enjoy!

113: Liz Hanks - Liam Gallagher, Pulp, Richard Hawley

Toby Sebastian

Imagine being an incredible singer- songwriter but finding time be in Game of Thrones and play Andrea Bocelli in "The Music of Silence."  What a career Toby Sebastian is having, hear how he tackles deciding setlists, what the music industry could learn from the film industry and how he walks the tightrope between feeling under from over rehearsed.   Toby also currently is appearing with Kate Nash in Coffee Wars, available now.

Imagine being an incredible singer- songwriter but finding time be in Game of Thrones and play Andrea Bocelli in "The Music of Silence." What a career Toby Sebastian is having, hear how he tackles deciding setlists, what the music industry could learn from the film industry and how he walks the tightrope between feeling under from over rehearsed.  Toby also currently is appearing with Kate Nash in Coffee Wars, available now.

112: Toby Sebastian

Kate Nash

"All the heads of every major label or big indie labels should be made to resign."  This episode was supposed to discuss Kate's new film Coffee Wars, but we began by touching upon the issues within the music industry that emerging artists need to navigate (such as being stolen from, a lack of inclusive design for women and how to identify trusted people) and we NEVER. LOOKED. BACK.  Within lies Kate's step by step process as to how the music industry needs to drastically change. It's very thought-provoking.  The film is great by the way, and you should see it. It's called Coffee Wars and is available on Amazon Prime. Kate's co-star Toby Sebastian talks more about the film in our next episode.

"All the heads of every major label or big indie labels should be made to resign." This episode was supposed to discuss Kate's new film Coffee Wars, but we began by touching upon the issues within the music industry that emerging artists need to navigate (such as being stolen from, a lack of inclusive design for women and how to identify trusted people) and we NEVER. LOOKED. BACK. Within lies Kate's step by step process as to how the music industry needs to drastically change. It's very thought-provoking. The film is great by the way, and you should see it. It's called Coffee Wars and is available on Amazon Prime. Kate's co-star Toby Sebastian talks more about the film in our next episode.

111: Kate Nash - What change is needed in the music industry?

Arguably our most important episode to date. Bastille and Elton John backing vocalist Bim explains how the music industry has not been built for women, from the design of touring patterns to tour buses facilities, and covers what needs to change. We pick up this conversation in future episodes with Kate Nash and Liam Gallagher cellist Liz Hanks. We also are joined by Bastian Hues to ask questions from an upcoming artists' perspective. A thought provoking listen.

110: Bim Part 2 - "The music industry isn't built for women."

Imagine knowing you are about to perform live to a billion people watching the Royal Wedding. Bim, singer with Bastille and Elton John, walks us step by step of every thought process of how to perform under the greatest of pressure, when coordinating 'Stand by Me' at Harry &amp; Megan's wedding, plus discusses playing MTV Unplugged as vocalist with Bastille and how to best get legal representation as an up coming artist to avoid exploitation.  Part 2 - possibly one of out most important episodes to date, will be coming soon.

Imagine knowing you are about to perform live to a billion people watching the Royal Wedding. Bim, singer with Bastille and Elton John, walks us step by step of every thought process of how to perform under the greatest of pressure, when coordinating 'Stand by Me' at Harry &amp; Megan's wedding, plus discusses playing MTV Unplugged as vocalist with Bastille and how to best get legal representation as an up coming artist to avoid exploitation. Part 2 - possibly one of out most important episodes to date, will be coming soon.

109: Bim Part 1 - Bastille (plus performing 'Stand By Me' at the Royal Wedding)

Today we discuss creativity with the mind of Dr Tucan Taylor Michaels, drummer &amp; producer with international banging tune-makers Superorganism, one of the most ingenious, innovative, inventive, experimental and original bands of recent times, often using extremely random objects as instruments as a back drop to colourful pop perfection.  We also explore playing their first ever show on Later with Jools Holland no less, the merits of forming online, onstage tech failures, mixing Jungle and collaborating with Stephen Malkmus.  “Production can’t cover a bad song.”  We are also joined by Bastian Hues who asks questions as an emerging artist.  Do follow us on Insta, Twitter and Facebook by searching @thestageleftpod, we get a little adrenaline kick when we see a new follower, which is something we should probably speak to our therapist about.  Thanks!

Today we discuss creativity with the mind of Dr Tucan Taylor Michaels, drummer &amp; producer with international banging tune-makers Superorganism, one of the most ingenious, innovative, inventive, experimental and original bands of recent times, often using extremely random objects as instruments as a back drop to colourful pop perfection. We also explore playing their first ever show on Later with Jools Holland no less, the merits of forming online, onstage tech failures, mixing Jungle and collaborating with Stephen Malkmus. “Production can’t cover a bad song.” We are also joined by Bastian Hues who asks questions as an emerging artist. Do follow us on Insta, Twitter and Facebook by searching @thestageleftpod, we get a little adrenaline kick when we see a new follower, which is something we should probably speak to our therapist about. Thanks!

108: Tucan - Superorganism 

Fraser T. Smith

“The sign of any good musician is the amount of sh*t jobs they've had."  Ivor Novello and Grammy winning producer Fraser T Smith (Future Utopia) takes a deep dive with us into the navigating the tightrope between commerce and art from his time as a co-songwriter and producer with Adele, Stormzy, and Dave.  Thank you to Kate Thornton &amp; Denise Welch for making this episode exist.  Produced and hosted by Chris Simpson.  Future Utopia's new collaboration with Kae Tempest 'We were, we still are' is out now.

“The sign of any good musician is the amount of sh*t jobs they've had." Ivor Novello and Grammy winning producer Fraser T Smith (Future Utopia) takes a deep dive with us into the navigating the tightrope between commerce and art from his time as a co-songwriter and producer with Adele, Stormzy, and Dave. Thank you to Kate Thornton &amp; Denise Welch for making this episode exist. Produced and hosted by Chris Simpson. Future Utopia's new collaboration with Kae Tempest 'We were, we still are' is out now.

107: Fraser T. Smith - Stormzy, Dave, Kasabian, Adele

Imagine recording ABBA songs with the actual members of ABBA 😲  Dom John discusses playing on the Grammy nominated album ABBA Voyage, as well as playing each night at the jawdropping ABBA Voyage live experience that has to be seen to be believed.  We also discuss supporting Liam Gallagher,  Miles Kane's melting guitar pedals and what Lars Ulrich thinks the future of live performance might look like.   #abba #domjohn #mileskane #abbavoyage  Produced by Bastian Hues Presented by Chris Simpson

Imagine recording ABBA songs with the actual members of ABBA 😲 Dom John discusses playing on the Grammy nominated album ABBA Voyage, as well as playing each night at the jawdropping ABBA Voyage live experience that has to be seen to be believed. We also discuss supporting Liam Gallagher,  Miles Kane's melting guitar pedals and what Lars Ulrich thinks the future of live performance might look like.  #abba #domjohn #mileskane #abbavoyage Produced by Bastian Hues Presented by Chris Simpson

106: Dom John - ABBA Voyage & Miles Kane

Stephen Daltrey

Whatever you’re going through right now, you can contact Music Minds Matter on 0808 802 8008.  Is there enough mental health related resource within the music industry to support artists mental health?   Music Industry Coaching founder and Mental Health First Aid instructor Stephen Daltrey joins us to explore the answers to that question, plus provides tangible resources for musicians.   Stephen's fascinating new book "Deep Satisfaction in Life and Artist Management" is available now at www.stephendaltrey.com  Stephen’s book may help on a personal level but also provides guidance on how to best coach artists you may work with. It’s a great read.  Hosted by Chris Simpson who is available for 121 coaching too. Hit us up a DM on The StageLeft Podcast Facebook, Instagram or Twitter feeds.

Whatever you’re going through right now, you can contact Music Minds Matter on 0808 802 8008. Is there enough mental health related resource within the music industry to support artists mental health?  Music Industry Coaching founder and Mental Health First Aid instructor Stephen Daltrey joins us to explore the answers to that question, plus provides tangible resources for musicians.  Stephen's fascinating new book "Deep Satisfaction in Life and Artist Management" is available now at <a href="http://www.stephendaltrey.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.stephendaltrey.com</a> Stephen’s book may help on a personal level but also provides guidance on how to best coach artists you may work with. It’s a great read. Hosted by Chris Simpson who is available for 121 coaching too. Hit us up a DM on The StageLeft Podcast Facebook, Instagram or Twitter feeds.

105: Stephen Daltrey on Mental Health provision in the music industry 

The StageLeft Podcast lifts the veil on the music industry by telling the stories of those with a unique vantage point. We talk to the unsung heroes behind the success and help young musicians going into an ever complex industry by gleaning advice about the working practices of the the greats from those who were in close proximity when the magic was being made.The StageLeft Podcast has featured musicians who’ve worked performed live &amp; in the studio with David Bowie, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, U2, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, The Prodigy, Bjork, Dave Gilmour, Morrissey, Alanis Morissette, The Damned and Fun Lovin' Criminals.In January 2016, David Bowie's long term producer Tony Visconti appeared to to talk in depth about how Bowie was recording his final album Blackstar. The episode was released only a few days before Bowie passed, and was met with much acclaim.

The StageLeft Podcast lifts the veil on the music industry by telling the stories of those with a unique vantage point. We talk to the unsung heroes behind the success and help young musicians going into an ever complex industry by gleaning advice about the working practices of the the greats from those who were in close proximity when the magic was being made. The StageLeft Podcast has featured musicians who’ve worked performed live &amp; in the studio with David Bowie, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, U2, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, The Prodigy, Bjork, Dave Gilmour, Morrissey, Alanis Morissette, The Damned and Fun Lovin' Criminals. In January 2016, David Bowie's long term producer Tony Visconti appeared to to talk in depth about how Bowie was recording his final album Blackstar. The episode was released only a few days before Bowie passed, and was met with much acclaim.

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Christian Madden

Some Might Say, Rockin' Chair &amp; For What It's Worth. Just 3 of the songs you'll hear Liam Gallagher's insanely talented keyboardist play on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast.  We discuss all things Liam, what makes Steve Cropper unique, we get tremendous advice for young musicians directly quoted from a book on Christian's piano and hear all about The Cigar King... #liamgallagher #asyouwere #oasis #music #podcast #interview

Some Might Say, Rockin' Chair &amp; For What It's Worth. Just 3 of the songs you'll hear Liam Gallagher's insanely talented keyboardist play on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast.  We discuss all things Liam, what makes Steve Cropper unique, we get tremendous advice for young musicians directly quoted from a book on Christian's piano and hear all about The Cigar King... #liamgallagher #asyouwere #oasis #music #podcast #interview

48: Christian Madden - Liam Gallagher

Noel Gallagher

Brian Eno

"He's got thousands of buttons and no one knows what they're for. The guy's a genius" - on recording with Brian Eno  Part 1 of 2 with Ysee is here where we discuss how Yoga enables performances with Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, how a degree in Psychology helps navigate the music industry, collaborating with UNKLE,  and Brian Eno production techniques.  "He's got thousands of buttons and no one knows what they're for. The guy's a genius"   Part 2 up next week!

"He's got thousands of buttons and no one knows what they're for. The guy's a genius" - on recording with Brian Eno Part 1 of 2 with Ysee is here where we discuss how Yoga enables performances with Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, how a degree in Psychology helps navigate the music industry, collaborating with UNKLE,  and Brian Eno production techniques. "He's got thousands of buttons and no one knows what they're for. The guy's a genius"  Part 2 up next week!

71: Ysee - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, UNKLE, Brian Eno (Part 1)

Steve Hamilton

“And I looked round and I was being hugged by Morgan Freeman. And then he introduced me to his friend Tim. Tim Robbins...”  The hilarious Steve Hamilton gets tipsy with us as we discuss playing with Aretha Franklin, Thom Yorke breaking his foot in trying to create the brass parts for Kid A recordings, tales of Noel Gallagherisms, recording on Nutbush City Limits by Tina Turner, being in a band with his Father in Law Jamie Moses, and compares soundcheck’s between Radiohead, Blur, Noel Gallagher &amp; Madness.   “Radiohead is the most disciplined band in the world when it comes to soundcheck's. No one is tinkling or anything. You can play your part then hear a pin drop.”

“And I looked round and I was being hugged by Morgan Freeman. And then he introduced me to his friend Tim. Tim Robbins...” The hilarious Steve Hamilton gets tipsy with us as we discuss playing with Aretha Franklin, Thom Yorke breaking his foot in trying to create the brass parts for Kid A recordings, tales of Noel Gallagherisms, recording on Nutbush City Limits by Tina Turner, being in a band with his Father in Law Jamie Moses, and compares soundcheck’s between Radiohead, Blur, Noel Gallagher &amp; Madness. “Radiohead is the most disciplined band in the world when it comes to soundcheck's. No one is tinkling or anything. You can play your part then hear a pin drop.”

77: Steve Hamilton - Radiohead, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Aretha Franklin (Part 1) 

Tim Staffell

“Music itself is the goal, not notoriety”.  “What Freddie had, and what I never had, was the clear understanding of needing to entertain.”  A unique insight again on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast, where lead singer of Smile, Tim Staffell, discusses being schoolmates with Freddie Mercury, starting a band with Roger Taylor &amp; Brian May, supporting Jimi Hendrix &amp; Syd Barrett's Pink Floyd.  Tim candidly discusses jealousy, Brian's guitars, how he dealt with seeing Queen become a stadium band and Roger Taylor’s legendary Fireworks parties.

“Music itself is the goal, not notoriety”. “What Freddie had, and what I never had, was the clear understanding of needing to entertain.” A unique insight again on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast, where lead singer of Smile, Tim Staffell, discusses being schoolmates with Freddie Mercury, starting a band with Roger Taylor &amp; Brian May, supporting Jimi Hendrix &amp; Syd Barrett's Pink Floyd. Tim candidly discusses jealousy, Brian's guitars, how he dealt with seeing Queen become a stadium band and Roger Taylor’s legendary Fireworks parties.

68: Tim Staffell - Smile (which became Queen when Freddie Mercury joined)

Clive Deamer

Robert Plant

On rehearsing Airbag "...I picked up the sleigh bells and played through the whole tune. They all laughed because it was the first time they'd heard it right through." Radiohead's second live drummer Clive Deamer is this week's guest on The StageLeft Podcast. What an honour! 90mins in depth about all things Radiohead, his unique onstage set up, how Tai Chi helps his technique, Thom Yorke's vocal warm ups, Portishead's snare sound &amp; tonnes more. Clive's side project HeadShy is taking off and we've heard some of the material and it's very, VERY good. Keep tabs on that! We might even get them to play at our StageLeft Nights event....on which point.... To come to StageLeft Nights - email stageleftnights@gmail.com - 5 course meal cooked by an award winning chef, live music, vinyl playback - in London. "One of the best musical experiences of my life" - Attendee of our 2nd ever StageLeft Nights event. You know it makes sense... Thank you to Clive &amp; Lisa, this was a truly humbling experience.    #RADIOHEAD #thomyorke #drums #musicnews #drummers

On rehearsing Airbag "...I picked up the sleigh bells and played through the whole tune. They all laughed because it was the first time they'd heard it right through." Radiohead's second live drummer Clive Deamer is this week's guest on The StageLeft Podcast. What an honour! 90mins in depth about all things Radiohead, his unique onstage set up, how Tai Chi helps his technique, Thom Yorke's vocal warm ups, Portishead's snare sound &amp; tonnes more. Clive's side project HeadShy is taking off and we've heard some of the material and it's very, VERY good. Keep tabs on that! We might even get them to play at our StageLeft Nights event....on which point.... To come to StageLeft Nights - email stageleftnights@gmail.com - 5 course meal cooked by an award winning chef, live music, vinyl playback - in London. "One of the best musical experiences of my life" - Attendee of our 2nd ever StageLeft Nights event. You know it makes sense... Thank you to Clive &amp; Lisa, this was a truly humbling experience.  #RADIOHEAD #thomyorke #drums #musicnews #drummers

54: Clive Deamer - Radiohead, Portishead, Robert Plant

What a privilege to be invited the the house of Queen Keyboardist for 35 years – Spike Edney, to discuss lip reading Freddie Mercury at Live Aid to ensure he played in time due to the lack of onstage monitors, the intricacies of choosing set lists, playing Trivial Pursuit with Freddie Mercury, his thoughts on the prospect of playing a Hologram concert, and fun tales with his jaw dropping live act - Spike's All Stars (SAS Band).

69: Spike Edney - Queen

Mark E. Smith

Ed Blaney

Mark E. Smith close friend and collaborator Ed Blaney is on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast, who reflects on Mark's recent passing, recording new material in Berlin, selling parts of the dance floor to the Hacienda during hard times, and passes on advice to those entering the music industry from his experience managing The Fall.

Mark E. Smith close friend and collaborator Ed Blaney is on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast, who reflects on Mark's recent passing, recording new material in Berlin, selling parts of the dance floor to the Hacienda during hard times, and passes on advice to those entering the music industry from his experience managing The Fall.

61: Ed Blaney - The Fall & Mark E. Smith

The lovely human being that is Woody from the Brit Award winning &amp; Grammy nominated band Bastille joins us, recorded on the eve of the Corona-virus outbreak.  We discuss his new podcast Duck &amp; Dive, being a father in the most uncertain time the music industry has had, singing Pompeii with Rick Astley, being zen-like before gigs, what he learned from being taught by legendary tutor Bob Armstrong and walks us through what it's like to attend the (alcohol free) Grammy's.  “The techniques he taught me has prolonged my career” - on being taught by Bob Armstrong

The lovely human being that is Woody from the Brit Award winning &amp; Grammy nominated band Bastille joins us, recorded on the eve of the Corona-virus outbreak. We discuss his new podcast Duck &amp; Dive, being a father in the most uncertain time the music industry has had, singing Pompeii with Rick Astley, being zen-like before gigs, what he learned from being taught by legendary tutor Bob Armstrong and walks us through what it's like to attend the (alcohol free) Grammy's. “The techniques he taught me has prolonged my career” - on being taught by Bob Armstrong

76: Chris Wood - Bastille

Jessica Greenfield

Jessica Greenfield of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds is our guest on this new episode of The StageLeft Podcast - hear her talk about singing on new Noel songs, reveal the origins of the lyrics to some of her most honest of songs, discuss what it's like playing Oasis songs to 70,000 people and hear us jam! Jessica will be returning to our StageLeft Nights events, where she will play a set to just you and 7 other people in our lounge.  Go to stageleft_nights on insta for more details or get in touch at stageleftnights@gmail.com Thanks to Dave Woolford, Alex Soikans and Andy Phelan for their help.

Jessica Greenfield of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds is our guest on this new episode of The StageLeft Podcast - hear her talk about singing on new Noel songs, reveal the origins of the lyrics to some of her most honest of songs, discuss what it's like playing Oasis songs to 70,000 people and hear us jam! Jessica will be returning to our StageLeft Nights events, where she will play a set to just you and 7 other people in our lounge.  Go to stageleft_nights on insta for more details or get in touch at stageleftnights@gmail.com Thanks to Dave Woolford, Alex Soikans and Andy Phelan for their help.

62: Jessica Greenfield - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Kondoors

**WORLD EXCLUSIVE** - Be the first on the planet to hear Ysee's cover of Noel Gallagher's 'The Right Stuff' on Part 2 of Ysee's appearance on The StageLeft Podcast.  Join us on 27th January at The Groucho Club, Soho, for an intimate show with Ysee. Message us on our socials for a guetslist slot - @thestageleftpod or facebook.com/thestageleftpodcast

**WORLD EXCLUSIVE** - Be the first on the planet to hear Ysee's cover of Noel Gallagher's 'The Right Stuff' on Part 2 of Ysee's appearance on The StageLeft Podcast. Join us on 27th January at The Groucho Club, Soho, for an intimate show with Ysee. Message us on our socials for a guetslist slot - @thestageleftpod or <a href="http://facebook.com/thestageleftpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/thestageleftpodcast</a>

72: Ysee - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, UNKLE, Brian Eno (Part 2)

Fraser MacColl

Possibly one of the most jawdropping insights into the current music industry we've had on The StageLeft Podcast , Fraser from Jungle discusses the challenges of maintaining wellbeing on extensive touring schedules, assesses where the music industry has changed in the past decade.

70: Fraser MacColl - Jungle

Jamie Moses

Jamie Moses has had simply such an incredible career we cannot fit it all into one episode! Hear him talk about sharing a mic with Paul McCartney, lending Keith Richards his guitar (that i am playing in the pic above!), playing with Brian May, Freddie Mercury, and touring with Guns N Roses.   Part 2 will be out next week!

Jamie Moses has had simply such an incredible career we cannot fit it all into one episode! Hear him talk about sharing a mic with Paul McCartney, lending Keith Richards his guitar (that i am playing in the pic above!), playing with Brian May, Freddie Mercury, and touring with Guns N Roses.  Part 2 will be out next week!

64: Jamie Moses - Queen (Part 1)

Richard Oakes

Sean McGhee

Alison Moyet

Suede guitarist Richard Oakes and producer/programmer and all round encyclopaedia of music Sean McGhee are guests on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast. Together they are Artmagic. Their new album is out now, and it's good. It's very, good. We discuss a lot - from unique Bjork production techniques, programming Britney Spears, to Richard deconstructing how he wrote that classic Suede tune - Beautiful Ones.  It's a belter, so enjoy. Please let us know what you think @thestageleftpod @artmagicmusic and on facebook, instagram and Youtube!

Suede guitarist Richard Oakes and producer/programmer and all round encyclopaedia of music Sean McGhee are guests on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast. Together they are Artmagic. Their new album is out now, and it's good. It's very, good. We discuss a lot - from unique Bjork production techniques, programming Britney Spears, to Richard deconstructing how he wrote that classic Suede tune - Beautiful Ones.  It's a belter, so enjoy. Please let us know what you think @thestageleftpod @artmagicmusic and on facebook, instagram and Youtube!

51: Richard Oakes, Sean McGhee - Suede, Alison Moyet - together as Artmagic

Possibly one of the most jawdropping episodes of StageLeft to date - we discuss rehearsing with MJ just hours before his passing, Leaving Neverland, being Musical Director for Earth, Wind &amp; Fire and so, so much more. Killer episode.

66: Mo Pleasure - Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire, Ray Charles

Part 2 with Jamie Moses is here, where he discusses being taught how to drink a bottle of beer 'Shotgun' by Ed Sheeran, how to navigate round out of tune strings mid-song, shares a suggestion as to why we've not all seen John Deacon in a while, what it was like sharing a stage with Nelson Mandela, and how Bob Geldof stitched him up at Checkpoint Charlie.

65: Jamie Moses - Queen (Part 2)

Bob Reynolds

John Mayer

Double Grammy winning Saxophonist Bob Reynolds joins us for the new episode. Bob discusses in detail the collaborative process when working with John Mayer, unheard recordings, his new album Quartet and gives vital advice to young musicians....

Double Grammy winning Saxophonist Bob Reynolds joins us for the new episode. Bob discusses in detail the collaborative process when working with John Mayer, unheard recordings, his new album Quartet and gives vital advice to young musicians....

49: Bob Reynolds: John Mayer

A Day in the Life of RAK studios with engineer Isabel Gracefield! We get lots of great insight from Isabel on working with some of the most high profile names in music, and gives great tips to those aspiring to be either side of the desk!

A Day in the Life of RAK studios with engineer Isabel Gracefield! We get lots of great insight from Isabel on working with some of the most high profile names in music, and gives great tips to those aspiring to be either side of the desk!

60: Isabel Gracefield - RAK Studios Engineer

Ian Broudie

Ian Broudie has not only written timeless classics in his career, but has played a pivotal role in the embryonic stages of Echo and the Bunnymen, The Zutons &amp; The Coral.  Ian takes a deep dive into analysing songwriting processes, discusses 'You'll Never Walk Alone' influenced writing 'Three Lions', details how Chris Sharrock and Zak Starkey's drum style differ and tells us what his new record is going to sound like... This is probably one of our fav episodes ever to have recorded, thank you to Ian, Jim Sharrock &amp; Riley for making this happen.  Thank you to Dave Woolford for the edit, Andy Phelan and Alex Soikans for YouTube &amp; website help.  This one's for you, Steve Davies.

Ian Broudie has not only written timeless classics in his career, but has played a pivotal role in the embryonic stages of Echo and the Bunnymen, The Zutons &amp; The Coral.  Ian takes a deep dive into analysing songwriting processes, discusses 'You'll Never Walk Alone' influenced writing 'Three Lions', details how Chris Sharrock and Zak Starkey's drum style differ and tells us what his new record is going to sound like... This is probably one of our fav episodes ever to have recorded, thank you to Ian, Jim Sharrock &amp; Riley for making this happen.  Thank you to Dave Woolford for the edit, Andy Phelan and Alex Soikans for YouTube &amp; website help.  This one's for you, Steve Davies.

56: Ian Broudie - The Lightning Seeds

Jim Sharrock

Awesome stories ahoy from our friend Jim Sharrock - who tells us how Uncle Chris (Sharrock) helped his development, what it was like playing to 35,000 people at Hyde Park last year, meeting Louis Theroux, playing Sports Personality of the Year, we discuss how Ringo was a pinoneering drummer, Ian Broudie &amp; all.things.liverpool.

63: Jim Sharrock - Lightning Seeds, She Drew The Gun

We were recently asked by Jamie Nicholls to be a guest on the excellent Chasing the Sun podcast, where we discussed our favourite stories from the past 4 years travelling up and down the UK and travelling across Europe to produce the show. Enjoy this bonus episode!

67: The StageLeft Podcast backstory - appearance on Chasing The Sun Podcast

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