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 651 - Sam Kellner

    4 DAYS AGO

    My Music Episode 651 - Sam Kellner

    In this episode of MyMusic, Graham Coath sits down with Sam Kellner, best known for his recurring appearances in major productions including Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Everybody Still Hates Chris, Young Royals, The Woman in the Wall, and Bunk'd, to talk about his love for and his career so far in music. Born and raised near Hamburg, Germany, Sam taught himself guitar at eleven, began producing at fifteen, and has since released more than twenty self-produced singles on Spotify. Several of those tracks have gone on to become theme songs for feature films, reflecting an artist who understands both storytelling and sonic atmosphere. As described in his IMDb mini biography by Craig Rogalski, Sam’s creative journey spans acting, music and modelling, including walking at New York Fashion Week in February 2024 and appearing in a promotional campaign for Yves Saint Laurent. But this conversation goes deeper than credits. Graham and Sam explore: Growing up inspired by Michael Jackson, and why he would still choose him as his ultimate studio collaborator Early pop influences like Justin Bieber and how that shaped his songwriting instincts Why he values personal honesty over technical perfection The reality of being a young artist navigating TikTok, streaming culture and creative pressure How messages from listeners studying, revising, or finding comfort in his songs keep him motivated There is humour too, including a confession about being spectacularly bad at archery and reflections on identity, insecurity, experimentation, and the desire to write something even more personal in the next phase of his career. From indie-leaning folk ambitions to Latin and early 2000s R&B influences, Sam is still exploring, still refining, and still open. This is a conversation about momentum, maturity, and what it means to stay curious while the spotlight grows. Listen in. Add a track to your playlist. And discover where Sam Kellner’s music might take him next.

    29 min
  2. My Music Episode 649 - Julia Brüssel

    20 FEB

    My Music Episode 649 - Julia Brüssel

    In this episode of MyMusic, Graham Coath sits down with London-based violinist Julia Brüssel for a conversation that moves from childhood practice rooms to avant-garde stages and electronic live sets. Julia began playing violin at just six years old, an instrument that, as she openly admits, is far from beautiful in its early days. What follows is a thoughtful exploration of discipline, muscle memory, and the slow transformation from “screeching” beginner notes to expressive, emotionally charged sound. Growing up in Cologne, later moving to Berlin during the pandemic, and eventually relocating to London on an artist visa, Julia’s path has been shaped by risk, curiosity, and instinct. Berlin introduced her more deeply into the experimental and free-improvisation scene — music that initially confused her as a teenager but later became a vital part of her voice. Graham and Julia dive into: Why the violin demands years of physical and emotional patience The freedom — and vulnerability — of improvised music How experimental sound can move audiences even when they “don’t get it” The contrast between groove-based electronic influences and abstract expression Recording for film and shaping emotion through sound rather than strict notation Building a live electronic setup with loopers, pedals and Ableton The tension between writing music and actually finishing and releasing it There’s talk of drum & bass parties, minimalism, Berlin’s underground scene, and the possibility of collaborations that bridge cinematic tension with melodic beauty. More than anything, this episode captures a musician in motion — not fixed in one genre, not chasing one label, but continually exploring where expression can go next. As always on MyMusic, the conversation reminds us that “my music” isn’t about ownership... it’s about connection. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when classical training meets electronic experimentation… or how it feels to stand in front of an audience playing something that doesn’t yet have a name, this one is worth your time. Listen, expand your ears, and maybe — just maybe — let a little discomfort turn into curiosity.

    29 min
  3. My Music Episode 647 - Adele Marie

    17 FEB

    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

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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.