Music Stories with Tony Lloyd

International singing star Lynda Law (from Blackpool) tells me all about how she started out in the music business, and about her amazing career. Lynda has well over 2 million downloads on Spotify which is incredible. Check out her latest releases and get more details on her website www.lyndalaw.eu Click here to text what you think about this interview ! -------------------------------------------...

19 year old Lia is originally from Israel and has an amazing voice. Her new single 'Bird' is well worth a listen and as a young female artist she has plenty of valuable advice for others. Check out her talent at https://liadsau.com and follow on Instagram @liadsau Click here to text what you think about this interview ! --------------------------------------------------------------------...

Natasha has an important story to tell about the beauty competition business which may surprise you, and how it has influenced her music career. She has an incredible voice that must have impressed Ronan who said "Natasha is a rising talent in music with a wonderful voice and I'm thrilled that she's joining me on tour" Natasha has also toured with Russell Watson, Aled Jones and...

I really enjoyed talking to Fergus about his life and music and what inspires him when writing his music. He certainly knows how to sing  as he was in Kings College Choir Cambridge as a boy! Fergus has some excellent advice for anyone writing songs so have a listen! His new single 'Fight Forever' is brilliant and his debut album 'Love Upside Down' is also available to download....

I love Steven's music! I've included a clip of his single 'Rainbow's End' in this interview so you can get a taste of his style. Interlopers have toured with Deacon Blue to thousands of people, he is also a talented artist and paints some very good pieces. Steven gives some very good advice about the music industry and on getting paid which is always an issue these days. T...

Simon is a very nice guy who has an amazing voice. We talk about him touring with legends Deep Purple, his own music, technology and his inspiration for the new album The Fighter. Simon's single 'High Stakes' is available to download everywhere, if you love Van Halen and eighties style rock you will love Simon's music ( a snippet of High Stakes is in the interview for you). If...

Remember 'The Lion Sleep's Tonight' by Tight Fit? I talk to the multi talented Denise Waterman about her life and career and who she has worked with, including Benny Hill, Morecambe and Wise, Kenny Everett and more. Tight Fit are very much still going strong and their latest brilliant single ' Holding onto You' is available everywhere to download. Click here to text what y...

Now if you need cheering up have a listen to this! The FABULOUS Lonnie Gordon had lots of hits but you will probably remember 'Happenin' All Over Again' from 1990, a brilliant dance track written and produced by Stock Aitken & Waterman that I remember playing  as a DJ a LOT! ( short clip included to remind you!) Lonnie was an absolute joy to interview and we laughed so much! She...

In this episode I talk to Pete who with Ruby makes up the band President Street. A fabulous R&B esk style band at the time touring with Roachford around the UK. Pete's life story is truly traumatic and how he has bounced back is so inspirational. He tells me his story and how they both got into music, of course I ask my standard question about hairbrushes! - but more interestingly also al...

I interviewed the very likeable and talented Mauvey ( and he was wearing everything mauve at the time!) when he really should have been asleep as he had just got back from Canada and previously performing at a festival! He has written over 4000 songs and is writing more, his new single 'The King' is out now and he describes the motivation behind the song, and the tragedy that inspired hi...

Lina is from LA in the USA and currently filling live venues such as The O2 Sheperd's Bush Empire London, O2 Manchester and more. It's fair to say she is extremely talented and her music is not run of the mill by any means. Lina tells me about her video in a wind tunnel, playing Bass and of course my standard question about a hairbrush! She is fascinating so give her a listen, and find o...

Chris Phillips is a professional drummer and works as a session drummer, tours with bands, teaches both young and older people and records remote drum tracks for other musicians and bands. He is a fascinating man and he explains how he records band's drum tracks remotely and a few basics about drumming too. (Stuff I had no idea about as you will hear!) Get the full picture from Chris's w...

It's always a pleasure to talk to the very talented Jo O'Meara and in this episode we talk about her brilliant new single 'Creep'. It's a unique version of Radiohead's hit from 1992 and is already very successful in the charts. I play the song during the interview so you can listen and enjoy it. Jo is performing at The London Palladium with Matt Goss on the 23rd April...

Maddox Jones ( Cool name!) is a professional musician who has played in bands such as The Killers and Placebo, and now has released an amazing debut album 'Believe It' I compare his voice to Chris Martin from Coldplay and we have a little sample of his single  from the album 'Magic'. Maddox tells me about his influences and inspiration for his writing, and he has advice for mus...

In this episode you can hear us talk about Emma my Wife!! but also about Matt's amazing career, his residency in Las Vegas, and most importantly about his new Album 'The Beautiful Unknown' and his brilliant single ' Better with You' - we have a quick listen during the interview. I ask Matt about who influences him musically and about the inspiration for his music. Matt is...

I talk to Sonia Stein who at the time was in Glasgow supporting James Arthur on his tour! She's is a very talented singer songwriter with over 8 million music downloads plus 7 million video downloads, and has toured amongst others with Dido in 2019. Her new single 'Apocalypse' is out now and we take a quick listen during the interview. Sonia has a stunning voice and is sure to go fr...

I talk to Harper who had just landed for the first time in London to tour with The Wanted! She has just released a new single ' Say My Name (Why Don't You Baby) which is a brilliant dance track. We talk about her career and how she practices in the bathroom! Doesn't everyone? and I find time to give her some tourist advice for her time in London! You will love her music, get details...

Ex S Club 7 singer Jo O'Meara talks to me again about her live gigs, both past and in the future. She tells me about the inspiration behind some of her songs and how emotional they can be. Her amazing new album 'With Love' is out now and can be downloaded on Spotify and others. I have another song suggestion for her and it turns out she won a competition singing it years ago already...

It was such a pleasure to talk to Kevin from the band 'Bigger' and he had so much inspirational advice for fellow bands and musicians. He told me what it's like touring and performing, how it all started for him, and why the band is called 'Bigger"! Their debut album " Les Myosotis" is out now. Check them out on their website www.bigger-music.com Click here to te...

Ashley is a delightful woman with a passion for dance music particularly. Originally from New York and having had a huge hit with 'When Boys Cry' in the eighties, Ashley has released another amazing single with several re mixes 'Come and Get Me' Have a listen you will love it !  We chat about her life as a musician and of course I ask her about her hairbrush! Follow Ashley on I...

I talk to John Craig from The Forge Music Group which is a totally inspiring organisation that helps bands get heard and gets them gigs. Young musicians and bands can get free mentoring for 12 months, and the group's expertise and experience is helping many bands flourish. Get more information at www.theforgemusicgroup.com Click here to text what you think about this interview ! -------------...

I spoke to Logan in Camden in London about her career and her music, she tells me how she creates her music and gives very useful and inspirational advice for other musicians. Logan's new single ' Fragile' is available everywhere now. There's a short snippet in the interview. Remind you of anyone? Check out her website www.loganjparker.com to find out more and to download the s...

'FIOR' is a very talented young singer releasing lots of great songs to the world. Her amazing voice ( snippets in the interview for you) will surely make her successful and I for one will be following her career with great interest. She wrote her latest single 'Let Me Go' which is based on her life experiences. I talk to her in Florida about her ambitions and how she started i...

Now talk about an inspiration! Stacey has struggled and worked her way up in the music and TV industry to where she is now. A successful singer, performer, author and TV host on Sky TV, and all as a mother of 4 children! She is busy ! Her new single ' Flipside' is out now and is an awesome 80's style dance track which is sure to be a hit.  Have a listen as I chat to Stacey about her...

Sarah is from Aylesbury and has sung professionally on and off stage with the likes of Pink Floyd, George Michael, Stevie Wonder and Simply Red, Roxy Music, Duran Duran and Simple Minds. Sarah has a new solo track  'I'm on my Way' that's influenced by the amazing Mehalia Jackson. I talk to Sarah in Jamaica about her career and her work, her first solo album and the effort that...