If These Walls Could Talk

Something a little different for Episode 2, Season 2 of If These Walls Could Talk ... We went studio-side as opposed to a music venue. And what a joy it was to be joined by a man who played in a band with David Bowie, co-founded the newspaper The Voice, wrote Too Close To Heaven (a seminal history of gospel music), and as CEO and owner of the Premises Studio has guided the space through...

As season 2 of the podcast begins - we delve into the history, heart, and sheer fabulousness of one of London’s most iconic queer venues ... A space that since its doors opened in the 1860s, has stood proudly at the intersection of resilience, rebellion, and celebration. It’s a place where drag legends have been born, where music and laughter has echoed through generations, and where the LGBTQ+ co...

To conclude Season 1 of If These Walls Could Talk - We could not have a more fitting venue...  Unquestionably, one of the world's most prestigious and iconic buildings. A space that has been at the forefront of music, culture, sport, philanthropy, politics and science since its foundation in 1871. A name that resonates globally as the pinnacle of all of the above. A space that has hosted...

For our latest episode, we are taking you to church (quite literally) as we make our first trip to Islington. Here, we will delve into the storied history of a space that is not only a world class music venue that's played host to the likes of Elton John, Björk, Amy Winehouse, Mavis Staples, Nick Cave, Tom Jones, Paul Weller and Philip Glass (to name but a few!) but more importantly - an orga...

For Episode 10, we make the journey to West London; Chelsea to be precise. Where we are delving into the storied history of one of London's finest, busiest and longest running jazz clubs. A venue that has championed and showcased British-based artists to thrive and develop and ploughed its own furrow for nearly 50 years in an ever changing cultural, social, political and economic climate. Ladies a...

Join us for Episode 9 of If These Walls could Talk as we delve into a legendary London space that is steeped in folklore. A building that has played host to some of music's and beyonds biggest icons from Charlie Chaplin to Prince. A spiritual home for countless legendary London scenes be it Punk, The New Romantics or Garage. A building that conjures up memories for so many (including myself)...

Join us for episode 8 of If These Walls Could Talk as we discuss a venue that holds a very special place in London folklore. A space that has been gifting us live music since 1942 and continues to do so. A club that has hosted a who's who of icons, legends and heroes to so many - Louis Armstrong, BB King, Fela Kuti, The Clash, The Specials, Toots & The Maytals, Oasis, Primal Scream, Nas t...

For episode 7 of If These Walls Could Talk, we delve into a venue that has been the birthplace of many a band. A stalwart of the community and has remained authentic and true to itself for the best part of two decades. To help tell that story we are joined by Tim Perry, a man synonymous with the venue for over 20 years. Ladies & gentleman - welcome to The Windmill. We cover what bands and musi...

For episode 6 of 'ITWCT', we have something different lined up with real resonance to the theme of the podcast. So instead of talking about a specific venue, today we delve into the wider, social and economic landscape that venues exist within. To help tell that story, we are joined by the fabulous Mark Davyd - founder and CEO of the Music Venue Trust; a charity which acts to protect, secure and i...

Join us for Episode 5 of ITWCT -  where we're delving into the storied past of a legendary venue that is rooted in London Folklore. The spiritual and physical home for a thriving artistic community; and a space that symbolises the struggle against corporate greed, gentrification and the need to preserve the institutions that enable community and connection in an ever more fractious...

Join us as we delve into a venue that has consistently punched above its weight and played host to the first London gigs of iconic artists and bands such as Bob Dylan, The Pogues and Oasis. We were lucky to be joined by the former licensee, booker and resident of the venue who saw it all in the 90's; from the legendary splash club, to Paul Daniel's Rolls Royce and everything in between. Ladie...

Today, we discuss a venue steeped in history and legend. A space that has always championed counter-culture in many guises - be it the hippy movement, punk or rave; a venue that has been graced by some of music's most legendary names. A venue that has consistently reinvented itself for coming up to 200 years, one of the UK’s leading creative innovators for young people and so much more - ladies an...

Welcome to 'If These Walls Could Talk', a podcast by DLMDD delving into the beating heart of London's legendary live music venues. Our hope is to showcase and celebrate London's spaces and places and bring to life the narrative, the personalities and the anecdotes that have contributed to a venue's legend from those who have lived and breathed it. In contrast to our first episode that celebrated o...

Welcome to 'If These Walls Could Talk', a new podcast by DLMDD delving into the beating heart of London's legendary live music venues. We will showcase and celebrate London's legendary spaces and places and bring to life the narrative, the personalities and the anecdotes that have contributed to a venue's legend from those who have lived and breathed it. In our first episode, we take you on a jour...

Welcome to 'If These Walls Could Talk' - a showcase of London's iconic music venues. Hosted by DLMDD's Jeremy Newton - we delve into the unique energy of London's iconic spaces and places, unearthing the history, the personalities and the anecdotes that have contributed to a venue and a city's legend. Follow us on Instagram @dlmdd_agency, or on our website www.dlmdd.com. Hosted by Jeremy Newt...