Before The Crowd

#030 Celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month (With Katy Pickles)

Welcome everyone into the latest episode of Before The Crowd. In episode #030 we are celebrating the end of LGBTQIA+ History month by talking to Katy Pickles. Katy is an open pansexual artist who discusses with us the challenges she has faced coming out and her own mental health journey.  We break down stereotypes, equality and also what hurdles Katy has faced in her own life. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting down with Katy and listening to her story as an artist and working within the music industry. So put your headphones on and drink some green tea as you settle into the latest episode of Before The Crowd. 

#029 Charity Special: Meet Again (With Dion Joseph)

Hello everybody and welcome into Before The Crowd. In Episode #029 I sit down and talk with Artist Dion Joseph. Dion discusses his debut single, 'Meet Again' and what the song means to him. All proceeds raised from 'Meet Again' will be donated to the North London Hospice. If you would like to help make a difference, donations can be made here https://northlondonhospice.org/support-us/donate/ 

You can also access 'Meet Again', as heard at the end of the episode, here https://spinnup.link/396994-meet-again 

#028 The Best of 2020 Omnibus

A special episode: A huge thank to you everyone for all of your support over 2020. For the final episode of the year here is the Best of 2020 Omnibus for Before The Crowd. 

#027 Are you Ready for the Country? (With Shannon Hynes)

Joining me in this episode is returning guest, Shannon Hynes. Not only do I have the great pleasure of playing drums for Shannon but I also get to talk to her about her latest EP 'Country Words'. Pour yourself a drink and settle in as we dissect the EP track by track and learn about how each song came to life. We discuss the songwriting, recording and release process for the songs as well as why country artists all seem to be obsessed about songs about alcohol. This is one not to miss.

#026 Special Edition: Remembering Eddie Van Halen (Raw Recording)

Welcome everyone to this one off (and very sad) special of Before the Crowd. After hearing the tragic news of Eddie Van Halen’s passing I decided to release this podcast. No intro music, no editing, just the raw feeling of loss after hearing the news. Eddie, you are a true rock god and your music and memory will live on forever in our hearts. Rock in Peace!! 

#025 Digital Souls and Analogue Men

It's September, Autumn is here and this is the first episode of the fall. My guest this time is Giulio Ambrogi, the lead singer and guitarist from Djoolio. We discuss the differences between live music in Italy and The UK as well as adapting to recording music from home. Djoolio's new single 'Get Out' can be heard here on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hUA7QM6tiEVY1R9PqWBsk 

#024 Poltergeists and Function Gigs

Welcome to Before The Crowd. This time I am joined by singer/songwriter Nathalie Miranda. The episode kicks off with Natalie’s single ‘Poltergeist’ and we discuss the meaning and music video behind the song. Nathalie has performed on the illustrious Jools Holland show and makes her living recording, performing and writing on the London music scene. Except now that has all changed, is there a way back for music in 2020?  Find out here on Before The Crowd.

#023 Is Classical Music Dying? (With Jenni Watson)

Welcome back to Before The Crowd! Join me, Guy Monk, as I interview Jenni Watson and we discuss if classical music can survive. The post lockdown world is in a time of social distancing and strict guidlines. So how can classical concerts and theatre productions still carry on? Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer and generally fantastic person Jenni watson helps us understand this. We dissect where the current music industry is, the problems it faces and if there is a way to overcome them. Is classical music really dying? 

#022 Being an International Artist (with Dani Hart)

The Queen of my Intro Theme herself, Dani Hart joins me this time on BTC. Dani is someone who can call herself an International artist in every sense of the word. She is a Rock/Metal vocalist from Chile, trained in London and how making an impact on the Belgium music scene. Dani discusses her experiences both good and bad, the safety of women at gigs and all things rock. Pour yourself some green tea and settle in for the chat you don't want to miss. 

#021 Country Words (With Shannon Hynes)

This episode kicks off with 'Country Words' the latest single from country artist Shannon Hynes. Shannon discusses her new single, the impact of her music in lockdown and where she thinks the UK country scene is heading next. Shannon and I have played and recorded together and worked with the producers of Tom Odell, Florence and the Machine and share a love of all things country. In this interview we get to the heart of music, the relevance it plays in our lives and living for happiness. It was such a great pleasure to have Shannon as a guest on before The Crowd!