The Blackheart Orchestra
This week I shared a mighty banter filled hour laughing with the wonderful duo The Blackheart Orchestra.
When you catch them live you will be listening to an 8 piece band but you will be witnessing a supremely talented and adventurous musical Duo surrounded by swathes of gear. Such is the sonic palette in which they practice creativity that they must dive deep with their skill sets when it comes to performance ethic.
Their recently released album Mesmeranto is full of beautiful songwriting taken to thrilling heights by a production style that echoes The Cocteau Twins, Mike Oldfield & Kate Bush. We discuss how and why they take such a huge amount of stuff on the road to bring this music to life as well as how the pursuit of happiness can be hindered by its attainment. 🙂
You can hear the duo here : http://www.theblackheartorchestra.com/music/
Samantha Whates
London based Scottish Singer/Songwriter Samantha Whates is a true champion of truth, discovery and delivery on her gem cut recordings that capture her angelically pure voice as it delivers revelation based songs atop a multi-textured finger picked guitar, all dressed up with realtime accompaniments set in the oddest of locations.
Lou Rhodes
This week I am joined by peerless creative practitioner Lou Rhodes of the seminal UK Electronic music duo Lamb. Lou Rhodes has, alongside co-creator Andy Barlow, carved out an emblematic position for blending folk/song with electronic music on the world stage with some incredible sonic journeys over the years.
Becci Wallace
Becci Wallace stands tall and mighty as a beacon of positivity in Glasgows thriving music scene. Her infectious energy and dedication to community healing through songwriting is a wonderful source of warmth to any who get to hear her speak passionately about her time as a music professional.
Ben Ellis
I sat down to chat with Scottish bassist Ben Ellis who holds the low end together for the likes of Iggy Pop, Marc Almond, Swervedriver, and many more.
Colm Forde
Colm Forde is a man who is unafraid to dive straight into uncomfortable waters because he knows that is where he will find growth and fulfill his true potential.
David Booth
Suffolk based Producer/Songwriter/Mentor David Booth is a man who knows what it takes to avoid any routes to music creation that lead to sterility of performance.
Flowtapper Zoom Hang
A Zoom hangout with Tim O’Shea, Catherine Rudie, Damien Flynn, Gabi Garbutt & Chris Brambley.
Jeremy Tuplin
UK-based Singer/Musician/Songwriter Jeremy Tuplin is a man with a lyrical potency that enables the most unusual forests to appear from the seeds he chooses for his artistic plantation.
Gabi Garbutt
I sat down with the incredible London-based Singer/Songwriter/Poet Gabi Garbutt – bird-lover and leader of the group Gabi Garbutt and the Illuminations.