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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)

  1. 026 Raymond Meade - Songwriting, The Railway People and Going All in.

    04/07/2021

    026 Raymond Meade - Songwriting, The Railway People and Going All in.

    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 from playing in Ocean Colour Scene and with Gerry Cinnamon to his own music. Ray's things: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dPY8n5kmip9KsWSYU6Qmu Website http://www.raymondmeade.com The Railway People http://therailwaypeople.raymondmeade.com Gavin links Instagram  www.instagram.com/thesongstories Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0R4bDtY5VVOjPn7taECBPR Youtube   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A

    45 min
  2. 025 Tom McGuire & The Brassholes - Songwriting, Ric Flair and chasing your music dream..

    03/17/2021

    025 Tom McGuire & The Brassholes - Songwriting, Ric Flair and chasing your music dream..

    Tom McGuire, lead singer and songwriter from Tom & The Brassholes talks us through the stories behind their hit songs: Super Solid Soul VehicleRic FlairGet OutThe Ballad of MC SickboyCaveman   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.  Tom & The Brassholes links Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7JnJgTo8cCtAQmtC0cJyjp Website https://www.tomandthebrassholes.com Gavin links Instagram  www.instagram.com/thesongstories Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0R4bDtY5VVOjPn7taECBPR Youtube   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A

    42 min
  3. 024 Damien Mcfly - Writing great songs, getting 6 million YouTube views and Italian-English

    02/23/2021

    024 Damien Mcfly - Writing great songs, getting 6 million YouTube views and Italian-English

    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/artist/2ft7APiBr9l00FbsSnu92x YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/damienmcfly Gavin links Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0R4bDtY5VVOjPn7taECBPR Instagram  www.instagram.com/thesongstories Youtube   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A

    35 min
  4. 023 The K's - Gigging, Songwriting, two million Spotify streams and a Caterpillar Cake

    02/09/2021

    023 The K's - Gigging, Songwriting, two million Spotify streams and a Caterpillar Cake

    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 https://theksareonfire.com Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6DlKk9ibc9dCgvyNPGNXdH Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theksofficial Gavin links Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0R4bDtY5VVOjPn7taECBPR Instagram  www.instagram.com/thesongstories Youtube   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A

    31 min
  5. 022 Shed 7 - Chasing Rainbows, Better Days, Standby and hits from a Potato Shed.

    02/02/2021

    022 Shed 7 - Chasing Rainbows, Better Days, Standby and hits from a Potato Shed.

    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; 2.    Riding the crest of the Britpop wave in the 90s; and   3.   Why a potato warehouse has a special place in their musical hearts. Shed 7 Links Website  https://www.shedseven.com Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/3iejrAcqxYoVgyxp6zkWgs Gavin links Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0R4bDtY5VVOjPn7taECBPR Music https://smarturl.it/168wi4 Website www.sourfishmusic.com Instagram  www.instagram.com/thesongstories Youtube   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A

    34 min
  6. 021 Joshua Grant - Songwriting, Chart Topping and Big Cheese

    01/26/2021

    021 Joshua Grant - Songwriting, Chart Topping and Big Cheese

    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/1hBGtBGjmVvxqPUL7rrW7Y?si=6_j4BqSaQ_6CGF2AKpkUgg Facebook https://www.facebook.com/musicjoshuagrant/ Gavin links Music https://smarturl.it/168wi4 Website www.sourfishmusic.com Instagram  www.instagram.com/thesongstories Youtube   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A

    34 min
  7. 020 Ben McKelvey - Songs, Boxing, Brighton Beach and Bond vs Rocky

    01/19/2021

    020 Ben McKelvey - Songs, Boxing, Brighton Beach and Bond vs Rocky

    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 + streaming song Life before you. Links below Ben on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2yiJ8L2qlSvAzWiV2OFdF0 Ben's Webpage https://www.bmckmusic.co.uk Gavin links Music https://smarturl.it/168wi4 Website www.sourfishmusic.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A

    35 min
  8. 019 Andrew Cushin - Songwriting, Performing and Noel Gallagher.

    01/12/2021

    019 Andrew Cushin - Songwriting, Performing and Noel Gallagher.

    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/0mUufv9jrIi9BPpN9VHduc?si=J0CAe9g2T4GmlI3KpRSVDA Gavin links Music https://smarturl.it/168wi4 Website www.sourfishmusic.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A

    50 min
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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)

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  • Creator
    Gavin Simpson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Explicit
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