E3: LEONTAS │ London's Loudest Rock Duo Creating A Universe

On this episode, I am joined by my good friends Alex & Scott of the London Rock duo LEONTAS. We go way back and used to gig together all the time with Flavour Nurse, they're really great guys full of talent, releasing a lot of fantastic music alongside their highly entertaining live shows. We discuss the band's story from the very beginning up until the present day, breaking down their production process and getting a look into the meanings behind their songs - as well as addressing the challenges and virtues of making music as a two piece.  

Check out the bands website to find and follow them on social media: https://www.leontas.com/ 

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00:33 Introduction & Synopsis 

01:58 Overview of the LEONTAS story & how they got together 

04:19 Alex’s unique guitar sound / the challenges of being a two piece / the bands style and approach 

12:05 The bands high energy live show & instinctual bond 

15:45 Making their first EP / Demo 

24:03 When we met on the London gig scene / the early Love Anarchy community 

30:23 Leveling up the bands music production with Stand Out & Now 

34:52 Releasing Rhythm & Blues / Me meeting my wife at the release show 

37:37 Scott’s multi-instrumental stage setup 

40:25 Getting experimental on ‘Pick Me Up’ / the bands favourite live sound guy 

44:00 ‘Alive’ and working with a producer on this run of tracks 

45:13 ‘Darkened Heart’ / How the band had to change & adapt during lockdown 

49:29 Alex becoming a producer / ‘Black Magic’ & taking a more DIY approach 

53:51 What it takes to be an independent artist now 

57:15 The next run of songs, self produced and mixed externally 

01:01:02 Cobzar - the story of the bands most emotional song 

01:08:45 The unplugged session - showing a different side with a jazz pianist 

01:14:03 ‘925’ and the upcoming EP 

01:16:35 The bands ‘Phase 1’ CD, website & merch 

01:18:30 Where to find the band, upcoming gigs and what’s next for LEONTAS 

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