SONGMAKERS

Hey podfriends. Apparently it's almost June, complete madness. This week I chatted to Katie Sky [https://open.spotify.com/artist/31bkgXHo67awewnmvrdsah?si=F_RTvZjuRCm29TbuBmfhGw], a very talented songwriter and artist based in Bristol. We've been in a number of writing sessions together, for our own projects, for pitch and for other artists - we co-wrote Raphi's [https://open.spotify.com/track/0covUaRE5XJpyDD1W8bV4d?si=Y8Yh70L5TeSp_tj-kozW5g] most recent single 'When We Gonna' [https://open.spotify.com/track/0covUaRE5XJpyDD1W8bV4d?si=Y8Yh70L5TeSp_tj-kozW5g]. We chatted about persevering in the industry, early setbacks and how to manage multiple projects. The day after this episode drops we both have singles coming out - Katie is releasing 'Cracks' (which I co-wrote) and I'll be releasing 'Feel More'. Let me know what you think of those! You can find Katie on instagram @katieskymusic [https://www.instagram.com/katiesky] and across all major streaming platforms.

Hey podfriends! I hope you're keeping well and staying sane during the extended lockdown. I got a bit ill last week (hence no episode). This week, I chatted to Asha Gold [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1sXQIRMGgEwmQktIO4XpWm?si=FXVKlzSGStmiUUQxax6tug] - a young Londoner who is carving out her own sound. We spoke about her childhood, releasing her debut single and what it was like to grow up as a British Asian in the creative industries. Asha also gave us a new jingle for the Flash Quiz - where she chooses between Rihanna / Beyonce, East London / West London and more. You can find Asha on instagram @ashagoldmusic [http://instagram.com/ashagoldmusic] and across all major streaming platforms.

Hey podfriends! This week I chatted to Aaron Taos [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3AcBSoCVhxILXJnfLcJb66?si=uSePHfAJT7mXqQwsmbySSQ] who is currently quarantining in Los Angeles. I'm a massive fan of Aaron's sound and wanted to dig into that a bit, exploring how he has evolved as a songwriter and performer. We also spoke about his love for fishing, the story of his first guitar and his move from New York to LA.  Hold out for the Flash Quiz, where Aaron chooses between East Coast / West Coast, The Beatles / The Stones & Kanye / Taylor. You can find him on instagram @AaronTaos [instagram.com/aarontaos] and across all major streaming platforms. - Get in touch: Instagram - @lexlowfm [instagram.com/lexlowfm] Twitter - @songmakerspod [twitter.com/songmakerspod]

Welcome back! This week I had a lovely remote chat with London-based songwriter and artist Caitlyn Scarlett [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Bztk1lPSvwiBJCujObyxU?si=Z6Rw4jHEStGoT4cJTbsnbQ]. With a wide range of influences, Caitlyn has a really eclectic writing style - which we explored. We also spoke about being a young woman in the industry, growing up in the countryside, dinosaurs and A SHOCKING secret. Hold out for the Flash Quiz, where Caitlyn chooses between Stevie Nicks / Joni Mitchell. You can find her on instagram @CaitlynScarlett [https://www.instagram.com/caitlynscarlett/] and across all major streaming platforms. - Get in touch: Instagram - @lexlowfm [instagram.com/lexlowfm] Twitter - @songmakerspod [twitter.com/songmakerspod]

Big props to Zoom for making podcast recording trouble-free during lockdown. This week I spoke to London based, Malaysia raised, artist and producer Sonn [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1VURTzU1i6o1agHFXs3V4E?si=Y2_yymX8TS6GgMm0ZqS_AA]. We chatted about his transition into running an artist project, growing up in Penang, living in London and his creative process. In the Flash Quiz he decides between NSync / Backstreet Boys, Penang / London, Char Kaoy Teow / Nasi Lemak and more. You can find him on instagram @sonnmusic [http://instagram.com/sonnmusic] and listen to his new EP 'Good Company' [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1VURTzU1i6o1agHFXs3V4E?si=Y2_yymX8TS6GgMm0ZqS_AA] across all major streaming platforms.