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A very personal episode today. I thought it was about time I really dived into what exactly Loads Of Japanese Bands is. There's a lot I miss out from the story in this episode, but there's always room for a part 2. In the mean time, here is a story all about how my life got flipped turned upside down...Take Care.

You never know what kind of performer you might get at an open mic, and Mon'ika Pop is one that I can file under "thinking outside of the box". They were kind enough to talk to me for today's episode so that I could try to find out more about the inspiration behind their music. You can find out more about them too at -- https://www.youtube.com/gideonblackman -- Thanks Gideon, and thank you all for...

Two chats in this episode with two of the performers from last night's open mic: Dread Fury, who was last on the podcast on episode 43, and IT'S OWN ANIMAL, who is a new guest and a relatively new performer at our nights. Both artists can be found on Spotify by searching for their names as they are written in the title (Edit 07-08-19: and on Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/dreadfury1 -- htt...

Danny is a real diamond in the current Uk Open Mic roster, and today's episode is a chance for me to find out a little more about what brought him to our neck of the woods. His performances have only grown stronger since he started playing with us, and if you want to know more about what he's doing with his music then you can find him at -- https://www.instagram.com/dannymcmahonmusic -- Fun fact a...

Oissine is my guest on today's episode. He's been a most wonderful host for our open mic nights at Thornhill Arms, and it just so happens that this was recorded on our last Monday night together. What better way to commemorate our time than with a podcast. Thanks for everything Oissine, I hope I see you around. As for the other episodes I mention:Episode 56 - Oli and Matty at White Heat LexingtonE...

Hiran is a natural on our stage. Our introduction was a little unorthodox so that is where our conversation begins in this episode, as well as him telling us about the many musical pursuits he has. Including: -- https://www.youtube.com/user/HiranLIVE -- http://www.singperfectharmony.com/ -- http://www.ramjampresley.com/ -- Thanks Hiran, here's to many more performances! Take care.

Meet new friend of the podcast: Jeremy Johnson. He gives us a quick introduction to who he is and what he is about. I highly recommend his music too as his performance at last night's open mic was fantastic. You can find all that and more at: -- https://www.jeremyjohnson.co.uk -- And I also highly recommend the venue where this took place, which is The Nelson's in Hoxton: -- https://goo.gl/maps/Ds...

A great chat on today's episode with Lenny and Jamie of Dead Idle ( -- https://deadidle.com/ -- ) and UK Subs ( -- https://www.uksubs.co.uk/ -- ). Coming off the back of an unsuccessful rehearsal, it was interesting to hear the trials and tribulations that others have been through to get to where they are, as well as their ambitions for the future. I also mention Talk Show ( -- https://www.instagr...

I've got a lot on my mind. I try to get it all out on this episode. I am unsuccessful. Take care.

Today's conversation is with Sidney Andrelino. He is the director of Kafri Studios: a set of rehearsal studios in east London, just a short walk from Hoxton Overground Station. I first met Sidney while using his studios to rehearse with Shawn and his band (who we met on episode 136), and I got the impression that he had quite a story to tell. This is where he tells it. Thank you very much to Sidne...

Thank you Delila and Buckley for this chat. You can find out more about them at the following Delila: -- https://twitter.com/delilablack -- Buckley: -- http://thelifeanddeath.net/ -- I go on a bit of a ramble afterwards, but here are some of the things I mention: -- https://thefutureofwhat.killrockstars.com/ -- https://www.nytimes.com/column/popcast-pop-music-podcast - https://twitter.com/thehighl...

Today's episode was recorded after a rehearsal in Hoxton. While sat by the canal on an unusually sunny day, Shawn, John, and Fabio told me about why they came to London and what they hope to achieve while they are here. Thanks for listening, and I'll catch you on the next episode. Take care. (Edit 07-08-19: Shawn can be found at -- https://www.instagram.com/shwnsvvy -- and John at -- https://www.i...

I've never been to South London, and I've never really been clubbing in London in general, so this episode was a glimpse into that side of things. In this episode I'm speaking to my cousin Aaron, and his friends Tafara and Darryl, to learn more about their experiences with music in London. This was another fun chat, and I'm really grateful for their time. Also, it was late when I recorded the intr...

Running late, will update this section when I have more time. Enjoy the episode. Edit: now I can write a proper blurb. This episode was a lot of fun to record, I didn’t even mind all the walking. The people I speak to are: Nike -- https://twitter.com/AbsorbedInSound -- Heavy Heart (Craig, Anna, and Patrick) -- https://twitter.com/heavyheartmusic -- Lion Coffee & Records (where Heavy Heart played)...

I went to 4 venues in one night, and recorded a little snippet from each one. The shows I went to were: Reader at The Love Shack -- https://link.dice.fm/rq3rMbNT3U -- Phobophobes at Sebright Arms -- https://link.dice.fm/lM7BCEKT3U -- Jelly Boy at Shacklewell Arms -- https://link.dice.fm/RCCgqpOT3U -- The Sly Persuaders at The Waiting Room -- https://link.dice.fm/CMbpeoPT3U -- Also here is that art...

Just me, talking about how I find new music these days. Thanks to all of the youtube channels that I mention in this episode, I appreciate the work you do (and really hope this doesn't get you shut down). mancmusic -- https://youtube.com/mancmusic -- Daniel Kirby -- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUyc2uC7Xakusaf045ghuXw -- iwaseasymeat -- https://youtube.com/iwaseasymeat -- kram srednuas -- http...

Both Tony As and Dave Fudge can be found on Spotify, as well as at The Reliance on Tuesdays (Edit 04-08-19: and on Instagram: - Tony As -- https://www.instagram.com/tonyasofficial -- And Dave Fudge -- https://www.instagram.com/ilovedavefudge -- ) Thanks to both of them for being on the podcast.

"Here comes the big ideas again, just like they did before and then..." A solo episode, just me thinking my thoughts out loud.

Mean Caesar: -- https://instagram.com/meancaesar -- Alona: -- https://instagram.com/alona_akmusic -- Keeana Kee: -- https://instagram.com/keeanakee -- Fur: -- https://instagram.com/furbabyfur -- Novacub: -- https://instagram.com/novacubmusic -- Zkeletonz: -- https://instagram.com/zkeletonz -- Fontaines DC: -- https://instagram.com/fontainesband -- Search Fontaines DC Nox Orae on Youtube to see tha...

Juliet and Nanette are a fantastic piano & cello combo who won me over with their first performance at one of my open mic nights. On this episode I caught up with them at their first show for 2019. To find out more about them, go to -- http://juliet-and-nanette.com/ -- or -- https://twitter.com/JulietNanette --

Today's episode was recorded on Sunday at The Reliance. The whole day was an unexpected joy, and my guest on this episode is the person responsible for the event. Her name is Hannah, and she tells us all about the brand behind the whole day: Beard of Aaron. You can find out more about Beard Of Aaron, and all of the performers from the day, through the following links: Beard of Aaron: -- https://ww...

Today's chat was an absolute blessing to behold, and considering the slump I've been lately, this was just what the doctor ordered. Thank you very much to the three guests that joined me for today's episode: S.Rise: -- https://www.instagram.com/sriseofficial -- K9: -- https://www.instagram.com/k9_keba -- Kimba: -- https://www.instagram.com/iamkingkimba -- Thanks for listening. Please consider dona...

Today's episode was recorded at last night's open mic at Allsop Arms, and it features two newcomers to both the open mic and the podcast. Both of whom have travelled some way to join us. Those newcomers - in this chronological order - are: Eamon and Dylan of Collective -- https://www.instagram.com/collectivemusicnyc -- Raquel Galdes -- https://www.instagram.com/raquelgaldes -- Thank you all for jo...

Just me on this episode, talking about a whole bunch of live shows that I like to watch on Youtube, as well as what I imagine my longer live set might be. Here is a link to a playlist of the videos that I mention in this episode (I hope this link works): -- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpVxn0RnXuOMywwspH0wSnh1V68JWQ4JZ -- Thanks for listening. Please consider donating to my Patreon page...

Returning (unknowingly) to the venue where I played my first London open mic, I was pleasantly surprised by how entertaining the night turned out to be after the music finished. And the people responsible for last night's entertainment are: Jack from Deja Vega: -- https://www.instagram.com/dejavegaband -- Chris from Fierce Panda and Club Fandango: -- https://www.instagram.com/fierce_panda_records ...