My Music

Graham Coath

Welcome to My Music, a compelling music interview podcast in which host Graham Coath invites listeners to the lives of musicians, songwriters, and artists who shape the sounds we love. With a genuine passion for music and years of experience in the industry, Graham connects with each guest in a way that draws out the heart of their story, creating episodes that are as rich, unpredictable, and entertaining as the music itself. My Music goes beyond the beats.

  1. My Music Episode 647 - Adele Marie

    2D AGO

    My Music Episode 647 - Adele Marie

    Coming all the way from Gaithersburg, Maryland (self-proclaimed “most exciting city in the world”… briefly), Adele Marie joins Graham for a conversation that moves effortlessly between playfulness and depth. Adele describes herself as a multimedia artist — but that only scratches the surface. Classically trained in voice, working full-time as a music therapist with traumatised teenagers, improviser at heart, disco-egg enthusiast, rescuer of mannequins from the patriarchy — she is the very definition of creatively unboxed. In this episode, they explore: Why improvisation feels like meditation The tension between structure and freedom in music Burnout, creativity, and laying under trees Whether great songs only exist because of one exact moment in time The strange pressure artists face in the social media age And why sometimes limitations are the birthplace of originality There’s talk of jazz brain scans, Kurt Cobain, Lego, Daniel Johnston, and the myth that artists must neatly categorise themselves for platforms that prefer tidy labels. Adele reflects on the way songs evolve once they’re shared — how audiences can sometimes be “where you were three months ago,” and how art changes forever once it leaves you. As always, Graham brings curiosity, gentle provocation, and the reminder that music doesn’t just appear from a box in the corner of the room — real people make it, in real moments, from real experience. If you’ve ever wondered how spontaneity, therapy, seriousness, silliness, and vulnerability can all live inside one artist… this conversation is for you. Listen. Support independent musicians. Buy them a coffee. Or at the very least, a can of Goya. Welcome to My Music.

    35 min
  2. My Music Episode - 643 - BRSR

    FEB 2

    My Music Episode - 643 - BRSR

    In this episode of My Music, Graham Coath is joined by the full band BRSR (aka Bruiser) for a lively, honest, and often hilarious deep dive into how bands are really made. Broadcast from their Glasgow practice space (“it’s not a house — it’s a building”), the band talk about long musical friendships, failed projects, rushed first gigs, and the chaos that sometimes leads to your best work. What started as a few songs written under pressure quickly grew into a full album — recorded with a raw, live-first mindset inspired by classic live records and a love of melody as much as power. The conversation explores: How BRSR came together after years of shared history across different bands Writing songs under extreme time pressure — and why it worked Recording live to capture energy, weight, and honesty Balancing heaviness with melody and pop sensibility Influences ranging from punk, shoegaze, and power pop to live rock classics Why Germany and the US are paying attention — and what’s next Touring ambitions, remix ideas, and the realities of being a modern band There’s talk of Europe, America, Bandcamp, gifting albums for Valentine’s Day, and why making music you actually enjoy still matters more than algorithms, aesthetics, or trends. Warm, funny, and refreshingly real, this episode is for anyone who loves bands with substance, stories, and songs that hit hard and stick in your head. 🎧 Listen now — and if you like what you hear, don’t just stream it.Add it to a playlist. Share it. Support the band.

    34 min
  3. My Music Episode 641 - Ma Polaine's Great Decline

    JAN 29

    My Music Episode 641 - Ma Polaine's Great Decline

    My Music Podcast – Graham Coath with Beth & Clinton (Ma Polaine’s Great Decline) This episode of My Music is proudly (and unapologetically) West Country–biased, as host Graham Coath welcomes Beth and Clinton from Ma Polaine’s Great Decline, joining him from just down the road in Frome, Somerset. What starts as a neighbourly catch-up quickly turns into a warm, funny, and music-nerdy conversation about how the duo met (a late-night London band audition that accidentally became something far stranger), why their songwriting doesn’t feel particularly “UK” despite their roots, and how a shared love of American blues, soul and jazz helped shape the sound they’ve become known for. You’ll hear: How Beth and Clinton met — and why some songs simply don’t belong in a midnight Soho set The pull of Cornwall, the pace of London, and why Frome feels like the right kind of “slow” Growing up with record collections, noisy rehearsals, folk clubs, and proper gig culture Why they record live in a room together (and why perfection can ruin the magic) A deep love for intimate venues where the audience is close enough to feel like family Their plans for 2026: gigs, festivals, album shows — and keeping it all workable with family life There’s plenty of laughter, a few brilliant gig stories, and a real sense of two artists who care more about feel, connection, and the song itself than chasing trends. 🎶 The album gets a proper moment (vinyl held up and admired, naturally), including a nod to Beth’s artwork — and you’ll find links to Ma Polaine’s Great Decline right below the episode. Go listen, go follow, and go say hello.

    31 min

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Welcome to My Music, a compelling music interview podcast in which host Graham Coath invites listeners to the lives of musicians, songwriters, and artists who shape the sounds we love. With a genuine passion for music and years of experience in the industry, Graham connects with each guest in a way that draws out the heart of their story, creating episodes that are as rich, unpredictable, and entertaining as the music itself. My Music goes beyond the beats.