26 episodes
Song Stories Gavin Simpson
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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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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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