My Music

My Music with Graham Coath — Anna May (not Anime!) This week Graham sits down with Anna May — Connecticut-born, sometimes-San Diego-based singer–songwriter — for a wide-ranging conversation about voice, vulnerability and finding your lane when you don’t fit neatly into one genre. Anna grew up on a diet of female storytellers (Natalie Merchant, Tori Amos, Alanis Morissette), 90s alt , dad’s country...

My Music with Graham Coath — Featuring Mary McAvoy In this soulful and wide-ranging episode of My Music , host Graham Coath heads across the Atlantic to chat with Mary McAvoy , a singer-songwriter from Providence, Rhode Island, whose voice blends classic soul, blues, and pop into something timelessly human. Together they explore how community, creativity, and the sea itself inspire her work — from...

Derek Shulman on Gentle Giant, Legacy, and Reinventing Music with AI as he talks about his book Giant StepsIn this special episode of My Music, we dive into the extraordinary life and career of Derek Shulman, famously known for his work with the progressive rock band Gentle Giant. Instead of discussing a new record, we explore Derek's newly released book, 'Giant Steps,' which chronicle...

Composing Emotion: Jess Faber on Film, Feeling, and Finding Her Sound This week I sit down with the brilliantly talented Jess Faber, a composer whose music tells stories without words. Known for her evocative, cinematic compositions, Jess creates scores that bring films to life, weaving emotion through piano, strings, and texture rather than lyrics. In this conversation, she opens up about: Writin...

My Music with Graham Coath — Featuring Kelsey Klein In this episode of My Music , Graham Coath sits down with singer-songwriter Kelsey Klein , a captivating artist bringing the piano back to centre stage. They explore why Kelsey chose the piano as her creative heartbeat, how her upbringing shaped her sound, and what it means to balance emotional depth with everyday life. From early memories of her...

Ella Walker (Wildes) on Music, Creative Process, and Childhood Inspiration Welcome to another episode of My Music! In this episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented Ella Walker, also known as Wildes. Join us as we dive into her creative process, her latest album ALL WE DO IS FEEL, and the inspiration behind her captivating music. Ella shares anecdotes from her younger years, her childhood...

MyMusic with Graham Coath — featuring Chrissie Neale Welcome back to MyMusic with your host Graham Coath — it’s been a little while, but this conversation makes the wait worthwhile. This episode features the radiant Chrissie Neale , an artist from Bristol who’s lighting up Instagram with her infectious energy and heartfelt disco-infused pop. Graham and Chrissie dive into her creative journey — fro...

Finding Authenticity in Music with Jack from PacificazeIn this episode of My Music Today, we catch up with Jack from the band Pacificaze. Broadcasting from Wolverhampton, Jack shares his journey from Liverpool to Chester and beyond. He delves into his inspiration from classic American bands like The Beach Boys, and how his childhood driving up and down the motorway with his dad influenced his love...

MyMusic – Episode: Lisa Osborne This week on MyMusic , Graham Coath sits down with Brighton-based folk and country artist Lisa Osborne — fresh from throwing a birthday bash for her 5-year-old and releasing a brand new single. (Yes, multitasking legend status: officially confirmed.) Lisa opens up about rediscovering her music after illness, motherhood, and lockdowns turned life upside down — and ho...

MyMusic Podcast — Hayley Reardon | Soulful Spaces & Songs That Stay In this deeply personal and poetic episode, Graham Coath sits down with Massachusetts-born singer-songwriter Hayley Reardon , whose music has been described as a balm for the soul. They explore Hayley’s journey from precocious poet to globally touring artist — with stops along the way in Barcelona, Germany, Gloucester (UK and...

Let's get Primal...Join us in this incredible episode of 'My Music Podcast' where we sit down with the immensely talented Simone Butler, the bassist for Primal Scream. Simone shares personal stories from her musical journey, starting with her early days of learning classical violin and progressing to become a renowned bassist and DJ. Discover her insights into DJing with vinyl and digi...

My Music with Graham Coath – Featuring Kota Kira In this episode of My Music , Graham Coath sits down with Seattle-based producer, DJ, and artist Kota Kira , whose darkly atmospheric soundscapes and witch house vibes are making waves across the alternative scene. From the inspiration of cloudy Seattle skies to the high energy of LA’s goth clubs, Kota shares what fuels her creativity, her love of D...

Catching Up with Freya: Tours, New Music, and Poetry with a TwistIn this episode of My Music, we welcome back the talented Freya Beer who has been busy creating new music and lyrics since her last visit. Join us as she discusses her latest tours, including performing poetry alongside Dr. John Cooper Clark, her creative process, and the importance of maintaining artistic authenticity. Freya also re...

MyMusic Interview with Jesse James from IC1sIn this episode of MyMusic, we sit down with Jesse James from the band IC1s. Jesse shares the story behind his unique name, the band's journey, and their recent reunion after a 10-year hiatus. We delve into their new album 'What Took You So Long?', their creative process, and the evolution of their music. Jesse also discusses his past experie...

In this episode of My Music , I sit down with singer-songwriter Alan Dreezer to explore his journey through music, influence, and resilience. From supporting Brother Beyond and recording at Abbey Road , to making a limousine entrance that left headliners in a Ford Sierra staring in disbelief, Alan shares the unforgettable highs of his career. We also dive into the deep challenges, including person...

My Music with Graham Coath — Featuring Inge Lamboo In this episode, Graham sits down with Dutch singer-songwriter Inge Lamboo , whose sound blends classic influences with fresh, fearless originality. From growing up listening to her dad’s records to teaching herself guitar on YouTube, Inge has built her style by pulling apart traditions and reshaping them into something uniquely her own. We talk a...

North London artist Dutch Mustard (aka SJ) brings high-voltage, industrial-meets-dream-pop energy to the studio — and a mission: music that empowers, connects and builds community . With Graham, she traces the sparks from School of Rock to Björk’s “Army of Me” and U2’s anthemic era (“How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb”), then shows how those threads weave into her latest single “Life.” A born DIYer,...

Chicago songwriter–producer Erich Specht of Push Puppets drops in to talk big hooks, bigger harmonies, and the new album Tethered Together . We get from deep-dish pizza to deep-cut influences in one leap: Roy Thomas Baker-style productions (Cars/Queen), XTC , Crowded House , a dash of Jellyfish , and even a hint of glam on what’s coming next. Erich unpacks the album’s themes of connection (spot th...

Cardiff-based electronic pop artist Ani Glass (aka Ani Saunders) joins Graham Coath to talk craft, culture and the songs behind her much-anticipated second album Phantasmagoria (out 26 September). Singing in Welsh and Cornish , Ani shares how melody guides her writing, why she incorporates warmth into her electronic music with live bass and cello, and how influences ranging from Philip Glass to cl...

Liverpool’s rising indie outfit White Ash pile into the studio (drummer sprint and all) for a chaotic, funny, and properly heartfelt chat with host Graham Coath . Meet Sophie (drums), Chris (bass), Adam (keys) and Ethan (guitar/vocals) as they introduce the band, clear up the “other White Ash” name mix-up, and talk about forming out of Ethan’s solo project and a chance beer-garden encounter. Expec...

My Music with Graham Coath – Featuring Jenna Kearns In this episode, Graham Coath sits down with singer-songwriter Jenna Kearns , joining from Newport, South Wales, to talk about her journey through music, creativity, and resilience. Jenna shares how her songwriting became both a personal outlet and a safe space for others, especially those navigating chronic illness and mental health challenges....

In this episode, I sit down with New York-based artist David Roush , the creative force behind experimental project Ecce Shnak . We dive into the origins of the name (yes, it means “behold this—whatever it is to you” ), Nietzsche, and the philosophy behind art as something that is always “modified in the guts of the living.” David opens up about: 🎵 The messy, beautiful tension in Ecce Shnak’s mus...

MyMusic with Graham Coath — Nick Haeffner Graham sits down with songwriter, producer, and all-round musical explorer Nick Haeffner to dive into the stories behind his new album What Time Can Do (Dimple Discs), his love of ear-worm melodies, and why he writes from characters rather than confessional diaries. From Australian sheep-shearing songs and Melanie’s Candles in the Rain to Roxy Music, Cante...

My Music: Interview with Robin Ross In this candid and wide‑ranging episode of My Music , host Graham Coath sits down with singer‑songwriter and producer Robin Ross to talk about his latest project with The Howers and their vintage‑sounding EP Back to the Forest . Recorded in Ross’s own Baba Leaf Studio—an analogue-focused retreat in the Poconos—the conversation covers: The story behind The Howers...

Graham is joined by JUNOKILL (aka Niko), the Hamburg-based artist building a universe where astropunk meets heartfelt pop. We begin with the gallery wall behind them—Bowie, animals, and a beautiful collage—and quickly dive into how Bowie’s fearlessly shape-shifting spirit informs JUNOKILL’s own layered, accessible yet deep songwriting. Niko unpacks the name JUNOKILL (a love letter to the Juno synt...