The Sounds Like Us podcast

In this episodet, host Martin interviews singer-songwriter Chessi O'Dowd. They discuss Chessi's musical journey, influences, and her experiences in the music industry. Chessi shares insights into her songwriting process, her advocacy for mental health awareness, and her collaborations with Grammy award-winning producer Mike Exeter. The conversation also touches on Chessi's performances, her favori...

In this episode of The Sounds Like Us podcast, singer-songwriter Maya Camara shares her musical journey, discussing her influences, early experiences, and the impact of her Christian faith on her music. She reflects on the vibrant music scene in London, her love for retro sounds, and the evolution of music in the streaming era. Maya also shares memorable moments from her live performances, her col...

In this episode of the Sound Like Us podcast, singer-songwriter Ania shares her unique journey through music, influenced by her diverse upbringing across multiple countries. She discusses her debut album, the impact of mental health on her career, and her upcoming album, Power Plays. Ania reflects on her musical inspirations, the challenges of moving frequently, and her aspirations to connect with...

In this episode of the Sounds Like Us podcast, host Martin Wapshott interviews Nick Corbin, the lead singer and songwriter of New Street Adventure. They discuss Nick's musical influences, including his father's love for soul music, and how growing up in Uckfield shaped his songwriting. Nick shares insights into his solo work, the making of his latest album 'What Kind of World', and the impact of f...

In this episode of the Sounds Like Us podcast, host Martin interviews Boudewijn Redeker, better known as BaoBou, a Dutch singer-songwriter. They discuss BaoBou's diverse musical background, influences from classical music to pop, and his journey into songwriting later in life. The conversation touches on the creation of his latest album, 'Shades of Blue,' and the personal stories behind his songs,...

In this special bonus episode of the Sounds of Life podcast, singer-songwriter Adam Wedd returns to discuss his latest EP, upcoming live shows, and plans for his debut album. The conversation touches on the challenges of the music industry, particularly regarding streaming services and the financial realities artists face today. Adam shares insights into his creative process, the importance of liv...

Join us on The Sound Like Us podcast as we dive into the world of Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Neil Potter. Discover Neil's musical journey, from his early influences to his debut album "Out of the Fjords and Into the Newfound Lands." Neil shares insights into his teaching career, the impact of Liverpool's rich musical heritage, and the creative process behind his music. Neil's early musical...

Join host Martin Wapshott as he sits down with Julian Shah-Tayler, also known as Singularity, for an engaging conversation about music, influences, and the journey of a musician. From his early days in choir school to collaborating with legendary artists, Julian shares insights into his creative process and the stories behind his music. Julian's musical beginnings and influences from classical mus...

Join host Martin as he sits down with Bedford-based rapper X-IT for an engaging conversation about his musical journey, inspirations, and the vibrant music scene in Bedford. Discover how X-IT's unique style was shaped by his early influences and his experiences performing across the UK. X-IT's early beginnings in rap and his first song at age 10. The story behind his stage name and its significanc...

Join us for episode 24 of The Sounds Like Us podcast as we dive into the musical journey of Tracy Vaughan-Gough, one half of the Kent-based duo April Blood. Discover how Tracy's upbringing, musical influences, and experiences have shaped her artistry. From the early days of open mic nights to performing at the Grey Lady in Tunbridge Wells, Tracy shares her passion for music and the stories behind...

In this episode of the Sounds Like Us podcast, Martin speaks with Neil Sheasby, the bassist and co-founder of the Midlands-based band Stone Foundation. They discuss Neil's musical journey, the band's formation, and their evolution over 26 years. Neil shares insights into his early influences, memorable performances, and collaborations with artists like Paul Weller. The conversation also touches on...

In this episode of The Sounds Like Us podcast, host Martin meets Kent-based singer-songwriter James Hodder. They discuss James's musical influences, his background in music, and the production of his latest album 'Wild in this Road'. James shares insights into his songwriting process, memorable live performances, and his future plans for new music and tours. The conversation highlights the importa...

Episode 21 of the Sounds Like Us podcast, and Martin speaks to Portuguese-born, London-based singer-songwriter Logan J Parker. They discuss Logan's musical influences, her journey from a career in finance to pursuing music full-time after a health scare, and the challenges faced by women in the music industry. Logan shares her commitment to environmental consciousness in her work, her spontaneous...

In this episode of the Sounds Like Us podcast, host Martin Wapshott interviews Robin Bennett from The Dreaming Spires. They discuss Robin's musical journey, influences from his childhood, and the impact of growing up in Oxford on his artistry. The conversation covers the band's debut album, early comparisons to legendary artists, and the songwriting process. Robin shares memorable live performance...

In this episode of The Sounds Like Us podcast, Martin engages with singer-songwriter Keen Garrity and guitarist Will Malone. They discuss their musical backgrounds, influences from their families, and the impact of growing up in small towns on their artistry. The conversation delves into the themes of self-mythology in their music, the nostalgic memories evoked by certain songs, and the creative p...

In this episode of The Sounds Like Us podcast, host Martin interviews Sahara Moon, a New Jersey-born, Nashville-based singer-songwriter. They discuss Sahara's musical influences, her journey into songwriting, and her experiences performing live. Sahara shares insights about her collaboration on a cover of Coldplay's 'Clocks', her move to Nashville, and the impact of her family on her musical caree...

In this episode of the Sound Like Us podcast, host Martin meets Canadian singer-songwriter Gabriel Minnikin.  They discuss Gabriel’s musical influences, his early life in Nova Scotia, and his experiences collaborating with other artists. The conversation delves into memorable performances, the vibrant music scene in Nova Scotia, and Gabriel’s reflections on his career, including his time in t...

In this episode of The Sound Like Us podcast, Martin gets to know South London singer-songwriter James O'Hurley. They discuss James's musical journey, influences, and the impact of music on his life. James shares insights into his songwriting process, the making of his album 'A Certain Stranger', and the emotional connection he has with his music. James and Martin discuss the way certain artist re...

In this episode of the Sounds Like Us podcast, host Martin Wapshott interviews Vin from the Pravah Project, a multidisciplinary artist from London. Vin shares his journey through music, discussing his influences, early experiences, and the impact of live performances. He reflects on his creative process, the importance of personal connections in music, and his aspirations for the future, including...

Episode 14 of The Sounds Like Us podcast and we have a genuine music legend, as we welcome Danny George Wilson, formerly of Grand Drive, Bennett, Wilson, Poole and currently of the fantastic Danny and The Champions of the World on to the pod. Danny talks about his early life, emigrating from sunny Melbourne to 'sunny' South west London, how his dad influenced his early music inspiration, such as B...

In this episode of the Sound Like Us podcast, host Martin meets singer-songwriter Alan Dreezer. They discuss Alan's musical journey, starting from his early days writing songs with a friend, to his experiences in various bands, and ultimately becoming a solo artist. Alan shares insights into his songwriting process, the influences that shaped his music, and the emotional connections he seeks to cr...

Welcome to The Sounds Like Us podcast, where we get the bedroom rockstars out of the bedroom and out into the world to hopefully get them the recognition they deserve.   During the interview, we get to know an artist by asking about how important music is to them, from how their early life shaped the musician that they became and their first taste of live music to their first foray into writi...

In this episode of the Sounds Like Us podcast, host Martin Wapshott interviews singer-songwriter Jack Shear, who shares his unique journey into music starting at the age of 32. Jack discusses the profound influence of classic rock from his father, his experiences at local gigs, and the friendships that shaped his musical identity. He reflects on his songwriting process, the importance of open mic...

In this episode of the Sounds Like Us podcast, host Martin Wapshott interviews Josh Waday Ebs, known as Evolutions, a 25-year-old artist and producer from Northampton. Evolutions shares his musical journey, discussing his influences, the vibrant local music scene, and the importance of collaboration in his growth as an artist. He reflects on the challenges he has faced, the significance of live pe...

In this episode of the Sounds Like Us podcast, host Martin speaks with singer-songwriter Adam Wedd about his musical journey, influences, and experiences. Adam shares stories from his childhood, his time working at Abbey Road Studios, and the impact of live performances on his career. He discusses the importance of connection with audiences and the meaning behind his songs, as well as his upcoming...