Apocalypse Music

In episode 8 of the Apocalypse Music podcast, Hermione and Pia talk new jobs, readjusting to 'the new normal', and planning their summer of dreams, with clubbing, festival antics, and much much more. This episode also contains a round up of The 2021 GRAMMYs Awards Show, and a special segment from our first ever contributing writer, Will O'Brien, who tells us about the inspiration behind his debut feature for AM (https://www.apocalypsemusic.co.uk/challenging-social-stigma-through-music-sing-inside/).  Please rate and subscribe! If you want to get in touch with the show, here's how:  WEBSITE: www.apocalypsemusic.co.uk EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @apocalypsemusic TWITTER/FACEBOOK: @apocamusic

In episode seven of the Apocalypse Music podcast, Hermione and Pia give a special nod to Valentine's Day with the ultimate Galentine's Day Bangers playlist, honouring the tracks that got them through lockdowns, break ups, and everything in between! Join us as we discuss details of our most recent TikTok challenge, our latest Apocalypse Session featuring the wonderful Blossom Caldarone, a review of Russel T Davies’ acclaimed series It’s A Sin in the context of LGBTQ History Month, and a special tribute to the late producer, pop visionary and trans icon, SOPHIE. This episode also includes a brief snippet of our latest interview with Vick Bain, a campaigner, researcher and consultant specialising in aspects of diversity and inclusivity in the creative industries. Vick is the former CEO of the Ivor Academy (formerly known as the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors) and more recently curated the F-List, a directory of UK female musicians. You can check out our full interview with Vick here: https://www.apocalypsemusic.co.uk/interview-founder-of-the-f-list-for-music-vick-bain/ Please rate and subscribe! If you want to get in contact with the show, here's how:  WEBSITE: https://www.apocalypsemusic.co.uk/ EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM: @apocalypsemusic Check out our latest Apocalypse Session featuring Blossom Caldarone here: https://www.apocalypsemusic.co.uk/blossom-caldarone-performs-blue-me-and-you/

In episode six of the Apocalypse Music podcast, Hermione and Pia are joined by special guest and singer-songwriter Fionn Connolly, following the recent release of his debut single, Good Light In, under the moniker FONN. Together, they discuss the highs and lows of releasing new music during a national lockdown, as well as topics including mental health, home studios, making drum beats out of cider cans, and reaching out through music. The music in this week's episode was composed by special guest FONN: Diapsalmata [0:07]; Good Light In (acoustic version recorded for Apocalypse Session) [22:02]; Diapsalmata (reprise) [23:12].  Please rate and subscribe! If you want to get in contact with the show, here's how:  WEBSITE: www.apocalypsemusic.co.uk EMAIL: [email protected] FACEBOOK/INSTAGRAM: @apocalypsemusic Check out FONN's exclusive Apocalypse Session here: https://www.apocalypsemusic.co.uk/fonn-performs-debut-single-good-light-in/ Check out our latest weekly news update here: https://www.apocalypsemusic.co.uk/am-weekly-update-31-january-2021/

In episode five of the Apocalypse Music podcast, Hermione and Pia are joined by special guest Charlie Hewitt, AM's very own Artist Liaison. They discuss what it is like to be in the events industry, the future of live music, how they listen to music and much more. All music composed by host and co-founder Pia Rose Scattergood Link to Weekly News: https://www.apocalypsemusic.co.uk/am-weekly-update-january-17-2021/ Please rate and subscribe! If you want to get in touch with the show here's how: WEBSITE: apocalypsemusic.co.uk EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @apocalypsemusic TWITTER:  @apocamusic FACEBOOK: @Apocamusic

In episode four of the Apocalypse Music podcast, Hermione and Pia ring in the New Year and discuss how they are keeping occupied during Lockdown 3.  Join them as they chat about the annual London fireworks display, the Styles/Waller-Bridge Gucci chic video team up that has got people dancing and all the latest in lockdown entertainment. Furthermore, they explore a recent AM interview with Antonia Luxem on her exciting digital music project 'Rising', filmed in late 2020. All music composed by host and co-founder Pia Rose Scattergood Link to Weekly AM News Update: https://www.apocalypsemusic.co.uk/am-weekly-update-january-10-2021/ Link to Antonia Luxem Interview: https://www.apocalypsemusic.co.uk/interview-on-rising-by-antonia-luxem/ Please rate and subscribe! If you want to get in touch with the show here's how: WEBSITE: apocalypsemusic.co.uk EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @apocalypsemusic TWITTER:  @apocamusic FACEBOOK: @Apocamusic

In episode three of the Apocalypse Music podcast, join Hermione and Pia as they chat about staying positive with bops during the Winter months,  Spotify Wrapped discoveries and the Bridgers/Waller-Bridge/Mescal music video collaboration that has sent Twitter into a frenzy. Furthermore, they discuss innovation within the world of live music through a recent Apocalypse Music feature on Southbank Sinfonia's 'Round Chapel Sessions'.  This episode features Ben Nobuto’s Bentobeat #10 - music for flashcards, ft. Pia Rose Scattergood (flute) [13:21]. You can hear more about Ben and his most recent work in episode 2 of the podcast! Music was also composed this week by co-founder Pia Rose Scattergood, featuring her work ‘do you ever have those days where you just wanna stay in bed?’ ft. Andy Mellor (clarinet) [20:37]. Link to Spotify "AM: Ultimate Positivity Playlist": https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zOwkiK5RhPhOmnZm0VRqM?si=CMD8JpeqRTi5oU3R4jPV5g Link to Southbank Sinfonia feature: https://www.apocalypsemusic.co.uk/?p=132 Link to Nadine Shah opinion piece for the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/dec/03/music-streaming-major-labels-musicians-uk-government Please rate and subscribe! If you want to get in touch with the show here's how: WEBSITE: apocalypsemusic.co.uk EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @apocalypsemusic TWITTER:  @apocamusic FACEBOOK: @Apocamusic

In episode two of the Apocalypse Music podcast, join Hermione and Pia as they chat about everything from getting through lockdown 2 to digital opportunities and the future of live music. With inspiration from the latest series of I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and discussion of Billie Eilish's latest release, it's a delightfully eclectic week.   Music composed by this week's guest artist, Ben Nobuto: BentoBeat #17 - Speedrun with Hannah Shilvock (clarinet) [18:36], music to help you (lose) focus [21:58] For more information about Ben Nobuto and the BentoBeats series check out his website: https://bennobuto.com and follow  on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/__nobuto__/ To get involved with the 'Let Music Live Campaign' follow them on https://www.facebook.com/letmusicliveuk and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/letmusicliveuk/ Please rate and subscribe! If you want to get in touch with the show here's how: EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @apocalypsemusic TWITTER:  @apocamusic FACEBOOK: @Apocamusic

In the very first instalment of the Apocalypse Music podcast,  join recent music graduates Hermione Kellow and Pia Scattergood as they chat about everything from their Couch to 5k playlists, the US election, staying creative during Covid-19 and Zoom caroling in 2020. This week's music was composed by Pia  Scattergood: featuring 'calm down, love' from postcards from home vol. 1 [13:27]; 'pendulum', performed by pianists Brian Low & Yucong Huang [25:03] Please rate and subscribe! If you want to get in touch with the show here's how: EMAIL: [email protected] INSTAGRAM: @apocalypsemusic TWITTER:  @apocamusic FACEBOOK: @Apocamusic

Welcome to Apocalypse Music, the podcast where recent Cambridge University music graduates Hermione Kellow and Pia Scattergood attempt to navigate their way through the new musical landscape. Chatting about everything from music news and new music  alongside  a splash of current affairs, join them as they try to make sense of the music industry as young professionals.