The Feeling Sound Podcast

Australian singer-songwriter Ernest Aines, known for his soulful melodies and introspective lyrics, recently joined us on  The Feeling Sound Podcast  to share stories from his musical journey and his recent European tour.  Ernest even treated us to a unique acoustic performance, unveiling a stripped-back version of one of his songs that captured the raw emotion and authenticity he’s known for. Fre...

The Feeling Sound Podcast Season Three - Episode Five Raised in Glasgow and now living in the city of Toronto, guitarist Neil Clark played with many bands in his original home city, including Newspeak with Alan McGee and Andrew Innes, before meeting Lloyd Cole and Blair Cowan, with the three forming the nucleus of Lloyd Cole and the Commotions.  They recorded three studio albums, Rattlesnakes, Eas...

Cole Stacey is a songwriter, singer and musician who roams from the highest echelons of contemporary folk to legendary pop and new romantics, from live sessions on BBC Radio 2 to Glastonbury Festival and 6 Music. Cole is also one-third of the band, India Electric Co. Where he plays bass, synths, mandolin and guitar.   Blending traditional instruments, folk melodies and subtle electronic influences...

Part Two of our chat with Malcolm Catto Malcolm Catto is a musician and producer from the United Kingdom. He is best known as the founder and drummer of the jazz-funk group The Heliocentrics, who have released several acclaimed albums since their formation in 2005. Catto has also worked as a producer, collaborating with a range of artists from different genres, including Mulatu Astatke, Quantic, a...

In this episode, we finally sit down with Steve Pilgrim. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, so buckle up and hold tight. Steve is a drummer, guitarist and singer-songwriter (with five solo albums to his name to date). He’s an archetypical collaborator, probably best known for his work with Paul Weller. We talk to Steve about what it’s like to play alongside such legends as, John Power, Howi...

Following the release of their second studio album ‘Delta Shakedown’ on Friday 20th October 2023, The Heavy North invited the Feeling Sound Podcast along to 3rd Planet Recording Studio in Liverpool for a catch-up. We sat down with Kenny Stuart (Singer), Jose Ibanez (Producer/Guitarist), Andrew Horrocks (Bassist), Mark Rice (Drummer), Jack Birch (Guitarist) and Ste Penn (Keyboard player) to discuss...

Gregg Deal is a proud member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe.  He is a multi-disciplinary artist and activist, and he often describes himself as a " disruptor ."  Through his artworks, paintings, murals, performance work, filmmaking, spoken word, and more, Deal invites the viewer to confront critiques of American society, politics, popular culture and history. He describes his work as honouring I...

Mel Gaynor is one of the most renowned drummers in the world. He’s sold over 60 million records during his 35 years playing with Simple Minds. Gaynor  began drumming from 11 years of age in London, England and did his  first pro gig at age 14. In addition to drumming, he is active as a  songwriter, lead vocalist and record producer. Mel considers The Rolling  Stones, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Ja...

Hello and welcome to Season Three of the Feeling Sound Podcast. This episode features Lee Harris, a guitarist probably best known for his connections to Ian Dury & The Blockheads, and subsequently with Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets. In his early twenties, Lee became a touring member and co-manager of Ian Dury & The Blockheads. After playing with the Blockheads for 12 years, Lee took a...

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Feeling Sound Podcast.  We’re delighted to have you with us for this special episode, brought to you once again with the generous support of Kanaval Consultancy—An independent law firm specialising in corporate, commercial, and intellectual property legal services. Today, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with a true musical legend, Michael B Sutton. ...

Join host Mark Reeson on the latest episode of "The Feeling Sound Podcast," proudly presented by Urbanista Magazine, as he sits down with Peter Hooton, the charismatic lead singer of the iconic band The Farm. Known for their timeless hits like "All Together Now" and "Groovy Train," The Farm has left an indelible mark on the music scene with their unique blend of alternative rock and dance music. I...

Episode Three features the professional drummer Joe Montage. Joe appeared randomly appeared on my social media feed recently and I found his back story fascinating. He’s got his own studio in Leeds, from which he collaborates remotely with artists all over the world. The other thing that caught my attention about Joe, is that he is obsessed with the drumming technique of Ringo Starr, as I found ou...

Zi Lan Liao is one of the leading exponents of Chinese music.   Her busy career on the international concert circuit, has resulted in her being one of the most widely heard and best appreciated performers on the Gu-Zheng worldwide.  The Gu-Zheng is a twenty one string, harp like instrument established across thousands of years of Chinese Dynastic tradition. She began to learn the Gu-Zheng at the a...

St. Catherine’s Child is the pet project of transatlantic singer-songwriter Ilana Zsigmond. Born in England, to musical parents, Ilana spent the majority of her childhood in New Haven, Connecticut, USA bouncing back and forth between continents as her parents toured. After settling back in the UK in 2015, she formed a band that reflects the Americana aesthetic that surrounded her throughout her ch...

We chat with Kenny & Jose from the Heavy North about their new track and gigs for 2023. With an exclusive acoustic performance oi their new single 'where are you now', this is a must-watch interview for all Heavy North fans.