My Music

By Graham Coath

Welcome to My Music, a compelling music interview podcast in which host Graham Coath invites listeners to the lives of musicians, songwriters, and artists who shape the sounds we love. With a genuine ... more

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July 27, 2023 My Music Episode 256 - MILENA
MILENA, London based singer-songwriter and piano player, was born and raised in Montenegro.
Coming from a music and artistic family, her musical journey started at a tender age. She began playing classical guitar and piano, then, later on, studied at the Music Academy in Montenegro. Along the way, she won various prizes, participated in many festivals and appeared on children’s TV programmes, in musical theatre and TV commercials.
Post - Music Academy, she worked as a Radio Presenter and Music Journalist at Capital Radio, in Montenegro. As an integral part of the team, she presented on the still very popular evening show, Sedmica, and personal Saturday show Jukebox. Many jingles that she wrote, produced, and recorded are still in use today.
Alongside her successful career in Montenegro, MILENA moved to London and became a member of the successful duo “Lite Motive” recording the album “Love”, which was featured on a “Hits Sheet” compilation, alongside George Michael and Ronan Keating. She also performed as a lead singer for various function bands, and jazz ensembles; recording backing vocals for many musicians across the UK, and recorded for Buena Vista International.
MILENA released two albums until today, "Everyday" and "Higher Hopes", and a number of singles and remixes. Her latest offering, a soulful, powerful, multi-dimensional single, "The Secret Garden", was presented to the world in April 2023.
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July 20, 2023 My Music Episode 255 - Georgia Meek
Since launching a solo career in early 2017, following a string of successes in various bands, the London based alternative-pop artist has cultivated a growing and dedicated following of fans, by preaching values in her music around feminism and sexual fluidity, reflected by experimental production and sombre melodies.
Georgia prides herself in being an accomplished producer and prolific writer, insisting that the industry moves towards a more gender equal landscape, encouraging artists to work with female producers. Since founding FMP World (Female Music Producers World) in early 2020, she has gathered a community of more than 3,000 women in music production, creating a platform for their voices and talent to be heard.
Throughout the release of her debut EP release, 'Womanhood', and subsequent single releases, Georgia has received acclaim from Radio 1’s Future Pop Anthems, Capital, Radio 1Xtra, BBC Introducing, 6Music, Spotify’s NMF (UK plus 10 other countries!) and influential publications including Stylist, Wonderland, Clash, Atwood Magazine, plus more.
2023 will see some exciting collabs for Georgia, plus several high profile writing credits (more details to be announced soon). She’s also playing a string of festival dates over the summer, ahead of her heading out on a UK headline tour in September visiting cities including Brighton, Manchester and London.
In an era of Instagram perfection, mental health crisis and growing pressures on young women - Georgia Meek is here to make a stand and spread some feminist joy through empowered pop anthems, she comments, “Honestly it’s really important to me to put out pop music with integrity - songs from the heart that give something more to the listener than just a catchy hook. If my music helps to heal even one person, I’ll be happy”.
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July 19, 2023 My Music Episode 254 - MIN t
MIN t is the young eastern european all-round artist and producer Martyna Kubicz. Her sound combines the best elements of energetic electro-tunes withR’n’B, Pop, Neo-Soul and Jazz. Pop with an edge - sometimes dark but always pushing. MIN t herself calls her music „genreless“. She strives to be a musical innovator - driven by the need to always find new ways to express herself without being bound by genre definitions. In her mind, Pop shouldn't be defined by boundaries, it should be defined by freedom and the love for music and sound.
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July 18, 2023 My Music Episode 253 - Blue Walker
Blue Walker is a Scottish singer/songwriter based in Manchester, having recently launched her project with her debut single ‘Hollow’ in May of this year. She is now following up with more music.
So far the internet doesn't tell us much about Blue, but what we do know is that she makes great sophisticated pop music and she has an a very bold fashion sense.
We will find out more when she speaks to Graham Coath for My Music.
#Music #Interviews #SocialMedia.
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July 17, 2023 My Music Episode 252 - Guitarmy of One
Guitarmy of One is the solo project of guitarist Scott Helland, who combines the thrilling sounds of spy-themed instrumental surf guitar music with punk vitality. Taking listeners on a sonic adventure to the realms of intrigue, danger and surf-soaked excitement, Helland channels that raw and unconventional spirit into a quirky fusion of genres.
Helland got his start playing bass guitar in the 80s-90s hardcore punk scene, first with Deep Wound, which he formed with J Mascis and Lou Barlow (of Dinosaur Jr.) and later with East Coast hardcore and crossover thrash stalwarts Outpatients, School of Violence and Darkside NYC. Going solo in the mid-90s, he released numerous eclectic instrumental albums before forming post-punk dark pop cabaret duo Frenchy and the Punk in 2005 with French singer Samantha Stephenson.
"Kolchak Meets the Sea Mobster is inspired by the 70s thriller detective show Kolchak the Night Stalker. With its heavy dark surf rock vibe and spy noir riffing, the song conjures espionage on the open sea and the mystique of detectives on the case," says Scott Helland.
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July 17, 2023 My Music Episode 251 - Mara Liddle
Through bright pop beats and personal lyrics, Mara Liddle explores her own journey into adulthood - navigating relationships, leaving behind the comforts of childhood, and becoming independent. Inspired by the likes of Charli XCX, Pinkpantheress, and Shygirl, she (along with producer JB Thomas) has created a body of work that depicts life for a young woman in a world so strongly influenced by the internet.
Her latest song, Oversharing, moves away from lo-fi bedroom pop to energetic electropop. It tells the story of young adulthood, based around Mara’s experiences moving to university and living, for the first time, with a group of strangers. It explores the idea of crossing boundaries and divulging too much personal information.
2023 has seen exciting opportunities for Mara following the release of two new singles from her upcoming EP. With backing from BBC Introducing’s “ones to watch 2023”, Mara has already played festivals and gigs, radio play, and had widespread coverage of her releases.
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July 17, 2023 My Music Episode 250 - Fred Abong
The only guest to appear on My Music 3 times!
Fred was my first guest way back when.
Indie rock artist Fred Abong presents 'My Way', the second singe from his
forthcoming 'Fear Pageant' album, slated for release in late summer via Seattle-based label Disc Drive.
Earlier, Abong released the record's lead track 'Father'.
This is Abong's seventh album (most were self-released, as were his two EPs), following up his 'Yellowthroat' album, released in mid-2022 and recorded together with Rob Ahlers (50FOOTWAVE, Kristin Hersh Electric Trio). On this release, Abong - a Filipino American alternative singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist - upholds his reputation for creating a blend of “ragged Replacements and lyric-driven Bob Dylan” and as “Elliott Smith with balls”.
A musical and geographical wanderer, he grew up in the Northeast, has lived in Southern California, and currently calls New Orleans home. His songs are existentially and romantically focused, poetic, and slightly off-kilter. Detuned guitars, unconventional song structures, and a raw and unpolished production aesthetic characterize the overall sound.
Fred’s hypnotic, sometimes gravelly voice adds to the effect.
"Unlike the Sinatra song of the same name, this is not a manifesto of self-determination or a reflection on individualism and world-beating fearlessness. It’s also not a send-up of that attitude or sentiment. My ‘My Way’ is, accidentally, closer to the subject matter (but not the
sentiment) of the original French version of the Sinatra song. In the French version, of which I only recently became aware, the gradual erosion of marriage and love by the crushing boredom of mundane life is the focus," says Fred Abong.
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July 07, 2023 My Music Episode 249 - The Veldt
Pioneering shoegazers The Veldt present 'The Everlasting Gobstopper', the first taste of their 'Illuminated 1989' album, the release of which has been anticipated for decades.
Produced by Cocteau Twins' Robin Guthrie in autumn 1989 (and remastered by him in 2023), this record was intended to be the band's first album.
However, their label Capital Records shelved the recording (resulting in their debut 'Marigolds' album being produced by Lincoln Fong of Moose).
Ahead of the full album (due out in autumn of this year), The Veldt is releasing the single digitally and as a 12” vinyl single via Disc Drive and 5BC Records. The accompanying video was produced by Jammi York and the late Yuko Sueta. The B-side is 'Joshuu Lullaby', a previously unreleased vinyl exclusive, produced by Robin Guthrie in 2023.
One of the most notable first-wave shoegaze bands, formed in North Carolina in the 1980s, The Veldt surrounds identical twins Daniel Chavis (vocals, guitar) and Danny Chavis (guitar). Their unique sound was influenced by Cocteau Twins as readily as Marvin Gaye and free-jazz warriors Sun Ra and Pharaoh Sanders. Referencing European postpunk while embracing modern hip-hop, these trailblazers work with transient dreamscapes
as fluidly as solid song structures.
#ShoeGaze #Music #Interview
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28min
July 07, 2023 My Music Episode 248 - Chloé Caroline
Born and raised in Manhattan Beach, California with half Canadian roots, Chloé Caroline's music radiates a warm, authentic SoCal vibe with a subliminal message for people to live their truth and spread their light so we can better connect and understand each other. Her ultimate goal is for nobody to ever feel alone.
After experiencing a life-threatening illness at age 11 that left her isolated, she taught herself guitar from YouTube using songwriting as her outlet. Shortly after graduating Belmont University in 2018 with no prior acting experience, she auditioned and co-starred alongside Kelly Rutherford and Cameron Mathison in Hallmark Channel's "Love, of Course". She also wrote and performed the soundtrack and songs for the film. In addition, she has had multiple film/TV placements with her original songs ranging from the end title of Lionsgate's "The Great Gilly Hopkins" to MTV's "Catfish".
As an influencer, she has organically and independently built a loyal following via social media with 200k+ fans that have dubbed themselves the "Chloé Caroline Crew", landing her 70+ brand partnerships including Stella Rosa Wines, Toyota, and Meta.
A believer in "using her creativity to her full potential", she's even co-designed a jewelry collection inspired by her songs in partnership with Moonglow Jewelry. Most recently, she released the first of two EPs called "The Awakening Vol 1", garnering radio traction from LA's own Alt 98.7 "She is the Voice", Montana's Mix 93.3, Chicago's Mix 101.9, CBC Radio, and BBC Radio 1, as well as nationwide retail play in over 18.3k U.S. stores and college campuses across Canada. Live performances and interviews on KTLA, Global News Canada, and NBC's "Today in Nashville" are just a few ways the storyteller has expanded her reach.
She's sold out and played all over LA (Hotel Cafe, Peppermint Club, We Found New Music, etc.), Nashville (Bluebird Cafe, The Analog, Listening Room), and festivals like Sundance Film Fest, Island Hopper, and Key West Songwriters Festival.
Most recently, she made her "School Night" industry showcase debut at Bardot Hollywood in LA. In addition, Chloé co-hosts the unedited "Unwritten" podcast, inspiring others to live their best lives and giving a platform for anyone to share their story/advice.
#BigStar #Music #Interview #Voice
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July 07, 2023 My Music Episode 247 - Rachel Mintz
Rachel is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. Raised in Miami, FL residing in Los Angeles, Rachel recorded her EP with grammy award winning Ian Cross. She recently released a remix and has new releases in store for 2023.
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FAQs about My Music:

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The podcast currently has 559 episodes available.