Matt welcomes American artist Celina Rescott to The Open Mic Room. Join us for this insightful chat as Celina chats openly about the highs and lows of being a full time musician across the pond.

Matt welcomes Steve Dunbar to The Open Mic Room. Join us in this episode of The Open Mic Room as we chat with Steve Dunbar from the band Reillo! Discover the story behind their music, their influences, and the challenges of being an original band in today's music scene. 🎸Key takeaways:* Steve shares insights on their hit song "I Feel the Speed" and what makes it resonate with fans.* Learn about the band's unique blend of blues rock and their musical influences, including Dire Straits and Tom Petty.* Hear about their journey in the music industry, including the challenges of booking gigs and building a following.* Get the scoop on their recent album "The Loner" and what’s next for Reillo.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:00 Meet Steve Dunbar02:00 Discussing "I Feel the Speed"04:00 The band's musical influences06:00 The story behind Reillo10:00 Challenges of being an original band15:00 Upcoming gigs and future plans20:00 Closing thoughtsWhat's your biggest challenge with discovering new music? Drop it in the comments!Subscribe for more music insights and artist stories!#Reillo #BluesRock #MusicPodcast

Matt welcomes Scottish musician Rhuari Campbell to The Open Mic Room for this insightful chat as he shares his journey in music, the influence of his Scottish roots, and the challenges of being a full-time artist. Discover how his upbringing and experiences shape his songwriting and performances.Key takeaways:Rhuari's song "North" as a reflection of his identityThe impact of Scottish culture on his musicInsights into the music industry and mental healthThe importance of live performances and connecting with audiencesTimestamps:00:00 Introduction00:26 Rhuari's musical journey01:15 The significance of his song "North"02:04 Growing up in Scotland and its influence03:06 The connection between Scottish music and mental health04:31 Challenges of being a musician06:04 Rhuari's creative process and upcoming projectsWhat's your biggest challenge with pursuing your passion? Drop it in the comments!Subscribe for more artist interviews and music insights!#ScottishMusic #RhuariCampbell #MusicJourney

Matt welcomes American artist Tina Star to The Open Mic Room! 🌍🇺🇸The Open Mic Room has officially gone global as a podcast, with Tina becoming the first of many exciting American acts joining the show. In this honest and inspiring episode, Tina opens up about her journey into music, her huge ambitions, and the challenges she’s faced along the way.She talks candidly about starting out performing in an adult entertainment club, balancing music with motherhood, and staying determined through the ups and downs of the industry.This is a powerful, genuine conversation that gives a real insight into Tina’s story — and we can’t wait for you all to hear it. 🎧#TheOpenMicRoom #TinaStar #Podcast #MusicPodcast #IndependentArtist #WomenInMusic #SingerSongwriter #MusicInterview #NewPodcast #GlobalPodcast

Matt welcomes singer-songwriter Kelly Cresswell to The Open Mic Room. Join us as she shares her journey into music and the stories behind her heartfelt songs. Discover how she found her voice and the courage to pursue her passion later in life.Key takeaways:Kelly's breakthrough song "Greenlight" and its significanceThe role of encouragement from friends in her musical journeyInsights into her songwriting process and emotional connectionsThe impact of personal experiences on her musicTimestamps:00:00 Introduction00:33 Kelly's first song and its meaning01:40 The encouragement that led her to music02:27 The bravery behind "Greenlight"03:08 Kelly's musical style and influences04:25 How she started playing guitar and piano06:11 The therapeutic nature of songwriting07:30 Kelly's favorite sad songs and their stories09:03 The inspiration behind "You Don't Know Me"10:21 Kelly's upcoming performances and future plansWhat's your biggest challenge with pursuing your passion? Drop it in the comments!Subscribe for weekly insights into the music world and more inspiring stories!#SingerSongwriter #MusicJourney #OpenMicRoom

Matt welcomes the incredible Fraser Morgan to The Open Mic Room. Join us in this episode of the Open Mic Room as we chat with Fraser Morgan about his incredible journey in music! 🎶Fraser shares insights on his songwriting process, the importance of mental health in his music, and his experiences performing over 1,200 shows. Discover how he navigates the challenges of being a musician while staying true to himself.Key takeaways:Fraser's first gig experience and its impact on his careerThe significance of mental health in his songwritingHow he connects with fans through his musicThe story behind his popular song "Call Me Mate"His thoughts on sobriety and its effect on his musicTimestamps:00:00 Introduction00:37 Fraser's first gig experience02:30 The importance of mental health in music04:51 Insights on songwriting08:00 The story behind "Call Me Mate"10:15 Sobriety and its impact on performanceWhat's your biggest challenge with music or mental health? Drop it in the comments!Subscribe for more inspiring stories and music insights!#FraserMorgan #MentalHealth #MusicJourney

Matt welcomes Katie Brown to The Open Mic Room. Katie, a singer-songwriter, shares her journey and influences, highlighting the impact of Liverpool on her music. She discusses emotional songwriting, the pandemic's influence, and her plans for albums and EPs. The conversation also covers gig experiences, social media presence, and personal connections to Liverpool's music scene.Takeaways* Authentic and relatable music* Influence of Liverpool on music* Emotional and honest songwritingChapters* 00:00 Introduction and Health* 06:44 Song Selection and Inspiration* 13:31 Pandemic and Music* 20:09 Surprise Hit and Recording Process* 25:28 Dream Venue and Influences

Matt welcomes singer, guitarist and founder of two festivals Peter Tate to The Open Mic Room. The conversation with Peter Tate covers a range of topics, including the influence of personal experiences on music, supporting young musicians, and the impact of music on mental health. Peter shares personal stories that have shaped his music and discusses the future of his band, The Abandoners. Additionally, he advocates for the support and recognition of musicians by the government and shares his efforts to provide performance opportunities for young musicians through small festivals. The conversation also includes fun and personal quickfire questions to get to know Peter Tate better.Takeaways* Influence of personal experiences on music* Supporting young musicians* Impact of music on mental healthChapters* 00:00 Introduction to the Open Mic Room* 05:40 Influence of Life Experiences on Music* 17:02 The Future of The Abandoners* 27:53 Advocacy for Music and Musicians

Matt welcomes singer, songwriter and pianist Rose Hart to The Open Mic Room. Rosie discusses her music journey, song inspirations, and future plans. She shares personal stories behind her songs and her experience with live streaming. The conversation also touches on her health challenges and her aspirations for the future. Taylor Swift also gets one or two mentions....Takeaways* Song inspirations and personal stories* Challenges and aspirations for the futureChapters* 00:00 Introduction and Music Journey* 06:16 Reflecting on Emotional Songs* 11:18 Transition to Recording and Releasing Music* 16:20 Balancing Studio and Live Performances* 22:38 Musical Preferences and Aspirations

Matt welcomes KingFast to The Open Mic Room. The conversation with Paul Walker, also known as Kingfast, covers a range of topics including his cultural background, musical influences, live performances, emotional impact of songs, music in public spaces, passion for music, artist name, message in music, dream venue, and future plans for music releases.Takeaways* Influences from different cultures* Musical style and genre* Live performances and experiences* Music in public spaces* Future music releases