Hello and welcome to Episode #52 of Songs From a Padded Envelope!

There has been a brief hiatus but we're back with a wonderful conversation with Libyan Metal guitarist, Jonathan Steele.

This is another one of those episodes which is best left to unfold, as the conversation did for us. Needless to say we're very grateful to Jonathan for sharing his time and stories with us.

Check out Jonathan's music through the links below and stayed tuned for some great new episodes lined up for the coming weeks.

Love and thanks

Steve and Ben xx

Jonathan Steel on Bandcamp

Jonathan Steel on Facebook

Welcome to episode #51 of Song From a Padded Envelope and great conversation with Kate Sattler / Sweet Freeze.

This episode rolled out before us in the most intriguing and fascinating ways and we're delighted to have asked Kate to come on the show.

Please take some time to check out the links to Kate's work and that of the Foris Project, which is quite brilliant!

Love and thanks

Steve and Ben xx

Sweet Freeze on Soundcloud

Foris Choir

UK Premiere of Approaching Shadows

Welcome to episode #50 of Songs From a Padded Envelope!

We'll keep the show notes short as this is a bumper edition with so much to discover within.

Huge thanks to John for being such a generous and enthusiastic guest. Do take some time to check out his work below.

Spread the word, send us some stars and enjoy the show.

Love and thanks

Steve and Ben xx

http://www.johnschmersal.com/

https://brainiacfilm.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enon_(band)

http://www.focusnewmedia.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/radiofandangolondon

https://www.discogs.com/release/19117981-Brainiac-Attic-Tapes

Welcome to episode #49 and a warm, funny and engaging conversation with Elliot Atkins and Anthony Lee from The Embezzlers.

This is almost a quintessential SFaPE episode with stories and conversation that typifies the reasons behind why we set the podcast up in the first place.

Both are smart, honest, funny and giving throughout the conversation and we're hugely grateful to El and Ant for coming on.

Love and thanks

Steve and Ben xx

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https://twitter.com/SeventeenRecs?t=K7zmsR7iiZnTgBJmnKBU5Q&s=09

https://www.facebook.com/Seventeen-Records-696146817127025/

Twitter: @SeventeenRecs

Welcome to episode #48 of Songs From a Padded Envelope! Our guest for this episode is classical composer and music producer, Gabriel Prokofiev.

Gabriel joined us from his home in London and took us through some brilliantly insightful and engaging stories from across his creative life, as well as sharing a demo and completed version of one of his compositions.

This was a great conversation and we definitely recommend taking some time to explore Gabriel's work and his fantastic Radio 3 programme: The Electronic Century.

Love and thanks

Steve and Ben xx

https://www.gabrielprokofiev.com/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000r39k

As you might be able to pick up from the intro, this is an episode about which we are really excited. Paul Richards and his former band, Heavy Load, encapsulates so much of what unfettered creativity is about and present it in the most glorious of ways.

Please check out the links below as they lead to some hugely important initiatives and a chance to delve into the music of the wonderful, Heavy Load.

Love and thanks

Steve and Ben xx

Stay Up Late

Gig Buddies

Heavy Load Music

Welcome to episode #46 of Songs From a Padded Envelope with our guest, Julian Lynch.

Julian is a prolific musician, composer in his own right, as well as playing guitar for Real Estate. This conversation takes in all of this, along with some really fascinating conversation around his work as an ethnomusicologist.

Sincere thanks to Julian for making time to speak with us. You can click on the links below to check out his work along with the finished version of the song, 'Also a But', for which two demo versions appear at the end of this episode.

Love and thanks

Steve and Ben xx

'Also a But' - Real Estate

Julian Lynch on Bandcamp

Julian Lynch - Website

Back to the Faroe Islands for Episode #45 and some laid back country vibes courtesy of Sigmund Zachariassen and his band, Koboykex.

Siggy, who is also the guitarist for friends of the podcast, Joe and the Shitboys, joined us from his home to share some more insights into the creative scene of the Faroes and an approach to making music which is as inspiring as it gets. Lovely stuff.

Big thanks to Siggy - check out links to some of his work and the projects we discuss in this episode.

Love and thanks

Steve and Ben xx

Koboykex on Soundcloud

Koboykex on Facebook

TUTL Record Store

SKÁL

Welcome to episode #44 with our guest, Katie Spencer.

We came across Katie's music through a Hull Music Archive site and in doing so have discovered some truly special songwriting.

As you'll hear, Katie's brand of folk music is rooted in tradition but also faces forward, and is built through a genuine passion for the craft and music making.

The demo Katie shares in this episode is a first for us, as you'll hear and we're hugely grateful to Katie for coming on the show and sharing it with us.

We're sure you'll want to check out more of Katie's music, which you can do using the link below.

Love and thanks

Steve and Ben xx

https://www.katiespencer.net/

Welcome to episode #43 of Songs From a Padded Envelope and a fantastic conversation with our guest, Patrick Flegel.

Pat spoke to us from his basement studio, Realistik to discuss his music making past, present and future.

This is a funny, warm and inspiring episode and the demo at the end speaks to the ideas and influences Pat describes in the most enjoyable of ways.

Pat's work as Cindy Lee and Women comes highly recommended - links below.

Love and thanks

Steve and Ben xx

Patrick Flegel on Bandcamp

Pat Flegel on Discogs