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Lins settled in for a proper chat with some of the people behind Faux Pas. Ru is the frontperson of Faux Pas and Joe manages the indie-punk trio.

Taking influence from the Riot Grrrl movement; along with bands like Placebo, they have brought their own twisted brand of Indie Punk to stages all across the UK, landing support slots with LIFE, The Blinders, Embrace, Dry Cleaning, Strange Bones and Hands Off Gretel and performances at Reading & Leeds Festival, Kendal Calling, Humber Street Sesh, Live At Leeds and airplay from Radio 1 under their belt.

Follow Faux Pas on @faux_pas_official on Instagram, @fauxpaz_UK on Twitter and faux Pas on Facebook. Be sure to check out their 2020 single ‘Gorilla Man’ on all major streaming platforms

Thanks to:

This episode's guest - Ru and Joe of Faux Pas

Facilitator - Lins Wilson

Production and editing - Ash Doherty and Lins Wilson

Podcast Artwork - Jon Foulger

Links:

Faux Pas

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/faux_pas_official/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/FauxPas_UK

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FauxPasUK

Website - https://www.musicglue.com/fauxpasofficial

Resources:

Artist level of support infographic - instagram.com/p/CDg3ep3BFd5/

Launchpad resources page - launchpad-music.com/other-resources

One-to-one advice sessions - musicleeds.appointlet.com/s/online-advice-session

Launchpad:

Instagram - instagram.com/_launchpadmusic

Twitter - twitter.com/_launchpadmusic

Facebook - facebook.com/launchpadyorkshire

Mailing List - launchpad-music.com/subscribe

Website - launchpad-music.com

In the dark evenings of winter Ash from the Launchpad Team had a sunny conversation with Leonie, singer and driving force behind Sheffield based alt-pop group LIO. Born in the Netherlands and based in Sheffield, LIO creates ambient alt-pop. Her music has tipped by BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio with her live set taking her to the stage at Tramlines, Sound City, Y Note and Long Division

Listen in to hear about the support LIO has received from Yorkshire based music organisation Higher Rhythm, her successful Do It Differently application to Help Musicians and a little natter about the region’s music industry.

The Help Musicians funding that is mentioned in this episode is now available on a rolling deadline, so if you’re looking for support check out helpmusicians.org.uk

Find out more about LIO at liomusicofficial.com or on @liomusicoffical on Instagram and Facebook and @liomusicoff on twitter. Check out her music on all streaming platforms too.

Thanks to:

This episode's guest - Leonie aka LIO

Facilitator - Ash Doherty

Production and editing - Ash Doherty and Lins Wilson

Podcast Artwork - Jon Foulger

Links:

LIO

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/liomusicofficial/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/liomusicoff

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/liomusicofficial
Website - https://www.liomusicofficial.com/

Resources:

Artist level of support infographic - instagram.com/p/CDg3ep3BFd5/

Launchpad resources page - launchpad-music.com/other-resources

One-to-one advice sessions - musicleeds.appointlet.com/s/online-advice-session

Launchpad:

Instagram - instagram.com/_launchpadmusic

Twitter - twitter.com/_launchpadmusic

Facebook - facebook.com/launchpadyorkshire

Mailing List - launchpad-music.com/subscribe

Website - launchpad-music.com

This episode features Tyron Webster - a singer/ songwriter whose sound is rooted in soul, pop and R&B. Singing songs about heartbreak and love, Tyron hopes to bring a fresh stamp to the UK R&B / Pop scene that brings light to all the talent that is in the North and not just in the South.

Tyron spoke to us about looking after your mental health, how important it is to look for and accept support where you can find it, including Launchpad support, and his experiences with performing. We talked about his performance at Live in the Virtual Square and his song ‘Love Ya Pt 2’ which has been released by Come Play With Me on their Side by Side compilation.

Follow Tyron on @tyronwebster on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and check out his music on all major streaming platforms ESPECIALLY ‘Love Ya Pt 2’.

Thanks to:

This episode's guest - Tyron Webster

Facilitator - Lins Wilson

Production and editing - Ash Doherty and Lins Wilson

Podcast Artwork - Jon Foulger

Links:

Tyron Webster

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tyronwebster

Twitter - twitter.com/TyronWebster

Facebook - facebook.com/tyronwebstermusic
Website - tyronwebster.wordpress.com

Resources:

Artist level of support infographic - instagram.com/p/CDg3ep3BFd5/

Launchpad resources page - launchpad-music.com/other-resources

One-to-one advice sessions - musicleeds.appointlet.com/s/online-advice-session

Launchpad:

Instagram - instagram.com/_launchpadmusic

Twitter - twitter.com/_launchpadmusic

Facebook - facebook.com/launchpadyorkshire

Mailing List - launchpad-music.com/subscribe

Website - launchpad-music.com

In this week’s episode, Ash Doherty from the Launchpad team spoke with Jed, who is 1/3rd of the band Galaxians; a group making music described as ‘pre digital dance music’ who taking much inspiration from the party lineage of their hometown in Leeds.

We talked extensively about making it as an independent artist outside of London, the benefits and hardships to releasing independently, maximising your music income via sync and royalties and the support they have received from organisations and funds such as Help Musicians Do It Differently, Launchpad and Momentum.

You can find Galaxians online at supergalaxians.com or on @GLXNZ on Instagram and Twitter and at Galaxians on Facebook. Support their music, including their 2020 album ‘Chemical Reactions’ on Bandcamp.

Thanks to:

This episode's guest - Matt from Galaxians

Facilitator - Ash Doherty

Production and editing - Ash Doherty and Emily Marlow

Podcast Artwork - Jon Foulger

Links:

Galaxians

Instagram - instagram.com/glxnz

Twitter - twitter.com/GLXNS

Facebook - facebook.com/galaxiansband
Website - supergalaxians.com

Resources:

Artist level of support infographic - instagram.com/p/CDg3ep3BFd5/

Launchpad resources page - launchpad-music.com/other-resources

One-to-one advice sessions - musicleeds.appointlet.com/s/online-advice-session

Launchpad:

Instagram - instagram.com/_launchpadmusic

Twitter - twitter.com/_launchpadmusic

Facebook - facebook.com/launchpadyorkshire

Mailing List - launchpad-music.com/subscribe

Website - launchpad-music.com

In this episode, Lins caught up with Josh and Hannah of Team Picture. We discussed their new album ‘The Menace of Mechanical Music’ and how Do It Differently funding was instrumental in helping their ideas come to life. We also talked about how best to approach funding applications and they shared some hints and tips that they’ve picked up along the way.

Team Picture are a 6 piece music outfit based in Yorkshire. Their personal brand of alternative art rock takes inspiration from eighties pop music and new-wave influences.

Thank you to Josh and Hannah from Team Picture for joining us in this chat. Be sure to check out their album ‘The Menace of Mechanical Music’ on all streaming platforms and to check out their merch including vinyls, t-shirts and tote bags on their bandcamp. You can follow them on Twitter and Instagram on @teampictureband

Thanks to:
This episode's guests - Josh and Hannah of Team Picture
Facilitator - Lins Wilson
Production and editing - Ash Doherty and Emily Marlow
Podcast Artwork - Jon Foulger

Links:
Team Picture

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teampictureband/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/teampictureband
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/teampictureband

Music - http://smarturl.it/teampicturetmomm
Website - https://www.teampictureband.com/

Resources:

Artist level of support infographic - instagram.com/p/CDg3ep3BFd5/

Launchpad resources page - launchpad-music.com/other-resources

One-to-one advice sessions - musicleeds.appointlet.com/s/online-advice-session

Launchpad:

Instagram - instagram.com/_launchpadmusic

Twitter - twitter.com/_launchpadmusic

Facebook - facebook.com/launchpadyorkshire

Mailing List - launchpad-music.com/subscribe

Website - launchpad-music.com

James Mabbett aka Napoleon IIIrd joined us in October 2020 to talk to us about his ever-evolving career as a musician, sound artist and all-round creative. Napoleon IIIrd first received Launchpad support in April 2020 and performed at a Virtual House Gig in May that year.

We mainly focused on the intricacies of applying for the Developing Your Creative Practice fund from Arts Council England, which supports individuals who are cultural and creative practitioners and want to take time to focus on their creative development. We talked about his experiences applying for the fund and the freedom that it allowed him to work on his creative practice.


Thanks to:

This episode's guest - James Mabbett AKA Napoleon IIIrd

Facilitator - Lins Wilson

Production and editing - Ash Doherty and Emily Marlow

Podcast Artwork - Jon Foulger


Links:

Napoleon IIIrd

Instagram - instagram.com/napoleoniiird

Twitter - twitter.com/NapoleonIIIrd

Facebook - facebook.com/napoleoniiird 

Website - napoleoniiird.com


Resources:

Artist level of support infographic - instagram.com/p/CDg3ep3BFd5/ 

Launchpad resources page - launchpad-music.com/other-resources 

One-to-one advice sessions - musicleeds.appointlet.com/s/online-advice-session 


Launchpad:

Instagram - instagram.com/_launchpadmusic 

Twitter - twitter.com/_launchpadmusic 

Facebook - facebook.com/launchpadyorkshire 

Mailing List - launchpad-music.com/subscribe 

Website - launchpad-music.com