Current State of Music

Back last year, possibly November, Chip came to Brighton to play a show, we'd had a few online conversations before then, he was a guest on my show "Jazz For People Who Think They Don't Like Jazz (listen here) which was a real pleasure, and Chip was really enthusiastic. So fast forward back to this gig, I'd told Chip I was going to be there, and was nearish the stage to the side, and I was pretty...

So stoked to have had the opportunity to talk to a proper legend in the game and find out more about his journey. one of the original DIYers and still hustling, putting out his best work yet (IMHO) with a new album incoming on Strut Records. Idris did a piece for a me a couple of years back, after chatting to him online a little bit. He is a warm, welcoming, generous person and obviulsy has such a...

This was one of my favourite conversations so far, and I know I probably say that about all my guests, but really, I get so much out of the connections I'm having with my guests, and it feels like something meaningful to my life. I wonder how you, the listener, are feeling about them? Adam is a kind soul, you can tell that he is compelled to be in music, in many different forms, maybe to his detri...

Tom Gray is someone you probably don't know, but you may well know the band he is in, Gomez, who lit up things with music that seemed to be on the verge of falling apart and won a Mercury Music Prize for their debut album Bring it On in 1998. and we talk about what that means to Tom, then and now. Which kind of sums up Toms character, always looking forward and relishing the chance to be creative...

So, i fucked up... I talk about it in this episode. I forgot to press record on the second half of this interview with one of the most talented musicians I have had the fortune to chat to. Proper podcast error 101, however, through that failure we ended up going in again a couple of weeks later and chatting about all sorts we didn't get to in the 'lost episode'. So there is a joy in that failure,...

I've known Rob for a little while, bumping into each other at various things around Brighton. He is a partner in Tru Thoughts, a record label which has been going strong for 20+ years, launching the talents of people like Bonobo, Quantic and Alice Russell. But they don't rest of their laurels, Rob is an amazing DJ and always has his ear to the ground of new music they can help introduce to the wor...

I think it was DJ Format, or jean Claude of If Music (both previous guests) who put me onto Amandas music, and I'm sure Rebecca Vasmant had a part in that too... I certainly picked up After Dark from If Music, it came out on Jazzman records which is a great label doing good things and its quite an etherial album and got a lot of play on my radio shows at the time. The Sunflower EP came after and I...

Episode 2 of the new series, this week with Matt Ingram. I'm guessing you haven't heard of Matt, but you'll almost certainly have heard some of the music he has been involved in, whether its drumming, production or writing, he has worked with some major artists and made some brilliant music. More than that though, it was Matts energy he brought to a session in Eastbourne where we met last year tha...

Episode 1 in the third series of The Current State of Music. Its great to be having these conversations again, after an extended break (yeah covid and all that) and I'm so pleased to kick things off with someone whose music I have been enchanted with for years. I picked up Day To Day in If Music after it was recommended by Jean Claude, also noticing it was on Ninja Tune and then grabbed My East Is...

Season 3 of The Current State of Music podcast is imminent! New episodes are in the bag with more in the pipeline, some incredible conversations with some incredible people, which, if you are a musician, producer, artist or work in the music industry might help you with your journey. I sincerely hope you get as much out of these conversations as I do. Episode 1 of the new season will be with Sarat...

An interview with the man behind Aston Microphones, the story which led him to where he is today and the motivation behind the industry leading microphone brand, just ahead of a major innovative announcement on the 2nd May 2020. Links: https://www.astonmics.com/EN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pt 1 of my chat with Iain Archer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pt 2 of my interview with Iain Archer... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A good old chat with the dark lord of Steam Punk hip hopppery. We talk about his career, steam punks, balancing being a parent with a life of gigging and all sorts of other stuff. Links:Website: https://www.professorelemental.com/Bandcamp: https://professorelemental.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An enjoyable chat with the nicest guy in music, Tru Thoughts' J Felix. Recorded at Gold Tone Studio, we cover his career, teaching young people music, taking knocks and learning from them. Links:His page on on the Tru Thoughts website: https://tru-thoughts.co.uk/artists/j-felix/HIs residency at Patterns: https://patternsbrighton.com/j-felix/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

This interview blew my mind... and changed the format in which I do these podcasts. Artist, record collector, DJ, producer, very forthright and super motivated to push all aspects of his life forward. Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroe_heavyartillery/Art Republics profile and his work for sale: https://www.artrepublic.com/biographies/402-aroe.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

A hugely enjoyable chat with a true raconteur and someone who has lived a life in the music industry. Great company, the only way this could have been more relaxed would be have been to record it in a pub! Lee chats about how the music industry has changed, how BBE has coped/is coping with the changes with many funny stories and opinions weaving it all together. Links: The BBE website: https://www...

An interesting chat with singer and top-line writer Laura Vane, talking about her childhood growing up in a musical family, beating expectations, doing the work and dealing with family life and having children and a career. I'm sure there are listeners out there, as well as me, that can relate and will find comfort to hear about the struggles of balancing family life and a creative career. Enjoy....

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A ranging conversation spanning over two hours with an interesting man who has had a bonkers career. Clearly an individual from the off, finding fame of sorts, dealing with the lows, changing it all up and finding a niche which allows him to express himself fully. I tried to edit this down, but found that it he is enjoyable to listen to and I had great fun with this one, so here it is in two parts...

A really special chat with a quiet, thoughtful, talented, creative mind for this episode, as part of Unkle alongside James Lavelle, Rich has craved himself a career in music and shares some really insightful thoughts with me. Links:His website: https://www.richfile.co.uk/An interesting article from Sound on Sound: https://www.soundonsound.com/people/unkle-recording-never-never-landRich on Facebook...

A chat with the Ex DMC champion, record collector and musical encyclopedia, one of the few people with access to John Peels archives and all round nice guy. A pleasure to sit with him in the 1BTN bunker where he occasionally hosts the BBE show and find out his story and what he thinks about the current state of music...LinksHis website: http://www.djmrthing.com/A Boiler Room set: https://www.youtu...

Possibly my favourite of the mixes for Season One of the Current State of Music podcast, mainly because Lemon Jelly have been massive influence on me and my music, but alsp being able to sit with Fred and chat with him was massive pleasure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An exclusive mix by 6ft Stereo for The Current State of Music podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 'bed' for Jean Claudes episode of the Current State of Music. Tunes taken from his compilation series, or music purchased from the legendary music shop in Soho, If Music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.