Song Stories

Gavin Simpson

It's all about the song. We talk about influential songs with our guests and explore songwriting stories. If you're interested in how songs are written and how songs help make memories we think you'll like this show. Hosted by Gavin Simpson (@sourfishmusic)

26 Episodes

026 Raymond Meade - Songwriting, The Railway People and Going All in.
4/7/2021
44:37
Raymond was a great guest and shared insight into his songwriting process. He also shares some of the wisdom gained from the incredible projects he's worked on and artists he's worked with. Three things we learn from this week episode include:· The stories behind Nobodies and Plague Called Home from his new EP; · How and what inspired his award winning documentary The Railway People; and · What Ray took from playing in Ocean Colour Scene and with Gerry Cinnamon to his own music. Ray's things:Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dPY8n5kmip9KsWSYU6QmuWebsite http://www.raymondmeade.comThe Railway People http://therailwaypeople.raymondmeade.comGavin linksInstagram www.instagram.com/thesongstoriesSpotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0R4bDtY5VVOjPn7taECBPRYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A
025 Tom McGuire & The Brassholes - Songwriting, Ric Flair and chasing your music dream..
3/17/2021
42:07
Tom McGuire, lead singer and songwriter from Tom & The Brassholes talks us through the stories behind their hit songs:Super Solid Soul VehicleRic FlairGet OutThe Ballad of MC SickboyCaveman Find out in the show exactly how Tom goes from song sketch idea to full formed nine-piece musical masterpiece. Also discover which of the songs came about following an encounter with a, soon to be jailed, drunken rapper. Tom & The Brassholes linksSpotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/7JnJgTo8cCtAQmtC0cJyjpWebsite https://www.tomandthebrassholes.comGavin linksInstagram www.instagram.com/thesongstoriesSpotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0R4bDtY5VVOjPn7taECBPRYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A
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024 Damien Mcfly - Writing great songs, getting 6 million YouTube views and Italian-English
2/23/2021
35:02
This weeks episode with Damien Mcfly catch up includes:1. How Damien composes cover songs such as his 3.5m streamed Hey Brother 2. The stories behind his hit songs including Vega, Underneath my Skin and Behind you3. Why he goes by his stage name of Damien McFly and not his super sexy Italian birth name. NotesDamien LinksWebsite https://www.damienmcfly.com Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ft7APiBr9l00FbsSnu92xYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/damienmcfly Gavin linksSpotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0R4bDtY5VVOjPn7taECBPRInstagram www.instagram.com/thesongstoriesYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A
023 The K's - Gigging, Songwriting, two million Spotify streams and a Caterpillar Cake
2/9/2021
30:33
On this episode we speak with all band members of The K's; Jamie Boyle, Dexter Baker, Ryan Breslin and Jordan Holden. We discuss the stories behind their songs; Aurora , Valley One, Got a Feeling, TV and Sarajevo. We also find out about why they're weighing up their options for a record deal and how they managed to get 2 million streams of their debut single on Spotify. The K's LinksWebsite https://theksareonfire.comSpotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/6DlKk9ibc9dCgvyNPGNXdHFacebook https://www.facebook.com/theksofficialGavin linksSpotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0R4bDtY5VVOjPn7taECBPRInstagram www.instagram.com/thesongstoriesYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A
022 Shed 7 - Chasing Rainbows, Better Days, Standby and hits from a Potato Shed.
2/2/2021
34:00
This episode's guest is Rick Witter from Shed 7. He talks openly about Shed 7's songs's and how they were formed. We talk about their latest album Instant pleasures and what Rick thinks has made Shed 7 continue to sell out arenas today. Three amazing things from the show are:1. The stories behind his hit songs Chasing Rainbows and Stand by;2. Riding the crest of the Britpop wave in the 90s; and 3. Why a potato warehouse has a special place in their musical hearts.Shed 7 LinksWebsite https://www.shedseven.comSpotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/3iejrAcqxYoVgyxp6zkWgsGavin linksSpotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/0R4bDtY5VVOjPn7taECBPRMusic https://smarturl.it/168wi4Website www.sourfishmusic.com Instagram www.instagram.com/thesongstoriesYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A
021 Joshua Grant - Songwriting, Chart Topping and Big Cheese
1/26/2021
34:21
This episode's guest Joshua was super fun. He's friendly, entertaining and has written some great songs. Three amazing things from the show are:1. The stories behind his hit songs Edinburgh and Transparent2. How Joshua hustled his way to number 1 in the Scottish charts; and3. Where his diverse range of nicknames comes from.Joshua LinksSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1hBGtBGjmVvxqPUL7rrW7Y?si=6_j4BqSaQ_6CGF2AKpkUggFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/musicjoshuagrant/Gavin linksMusic https://smarturl.it/168wi4Website www.sourfishmusic.com Instagram www.instagram.com/thesongstoriesYoutube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A
020 Ben McKelvey - Songs, Boxing, Brighton Beach and Bond vs Rocky
1/19/2021
35:10
We catch up with the fantastic Ben McKelvey we cover the stories behind his songs; Johnny and June, Stronger, Life before You, Morning I'm Gone and the aptly timed Resolutions. Three other great thing we learn about are in the show are:1. The magic that happens on Brighton beach2. How Ben creates the desired mood of a song so well in the final production; 3. And the key ingredient behind his 200k + streaming song Life before you.Links below Ben on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2yiJ8L2qlSvAzWiV2OFdF0Ben's Webpagehttps://www.bmckmusic.co.ukGavin linksMusic https://smarturl.it/168wi4Website www.sourfishmusic.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A
019 Andrew Cushin - Songwriting, Performing and Noel Gallagher.
1/12/2021
50:07
In this episode we speak to Andrew on the stories behind his hit songs Waiting for the Rain, It's Gonna Get Better and Where's My Family Gone.We also chat about Andrew's journey as an aspiring songwriter and artist from penning songs as a 16 year old for his family to working on his latest single with Noel Gallagher. Links to Andrew's Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/0mUufv9jrIi9BPpN9VHduc?si=J0CAe9g2T4GmlI3KpRSVDAGavin linksMusic https://smarturl.it/168wi4Website www.sourfishmusic.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A
018 Angus Powell - Songwriting, Monsters and getting his songs in TV shows
12/30/2020
26:01
On this episode we speak to Angus Powell, on his songwriting graft. Great episode for anyone wanting to make or hear about impactful music. Three key takeaways from the episode. 1. How Angus, following his voice breaking during a choir song Angus go through stage fright that he had until he was 20;2. How, as an independent artist, he got his music placed into shows by CBC and movies by Universal; and3. How he makes a live show that separates him from other singer songwriter guitar players. Link to Angus Websitehttps://www.musicglue.com/anguspowellLink to Angus Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2SWjKSdvZK4SKu0m6LcMtlGavin linksMusic https://smarturl.it/168wi4Website www.sourfishmusic.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A
017 Martin Stephenson - Songwriting, Cosmic Forces, Writing a Gay Anthem & Bob Dylan
12/22/2020
47:33
Great chat with Martin Stephenson of The Daintees. Martin shared some great stories of how his songs were written, tips of crafting and how he lets a greater force guide his work. Where to find Martinhttps://www.facebook.com/mgstephensonhttps://www.daintees.co.ukGavinMusic https://smarturl.it/168wi4Website www.sourfishmusic.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJS3VQ56EslZ2AqcMQHd2A

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Song Stories

Gavin Simpson

26 Episodes

026 Raymond Meade - Songwriting, The Railway People and Going All in.

025 Tom McGuire & The Brassholes - Songwriting, Ric Flair and chasing your music dream..

024 Damien Mcfly - Writing great songs, getting 6 million YouTube views and Italian-English

023 The K's - Gigging, Songwriting, two million Spotify streams and a Caterpillar Cake

022 Shed 7 - Chasing Rainbows, Better Days, Standby and hits from a Potato Shed.

021 Joshua Grant - Songwriting, Chart Topping and Big Cheese

020 Ben McKelvey - Songs, Boxing, Brighton Beach and Bond vs Rocky

019 Andrew Cushin - Songwriting, Performing and Noel Gallagher.

018 Angus Powell - Songwriting, Monsters and getting his songs in TV shows

017 Martin Stephenson - Songwriting, Cosmic Forces, Writing a Gay Anthem & Bob Dylan