Before The Crowd

#010 How Has The Role of Women In The Music Business Changed? (With Nadie Keating)

Nadie Keating makes her 'BTC' debut as she discusses how the industry has changed in the last 25 years as well as singing on Brian Connolly's (The Sweet) solo album right before his untimely death. We also dissect what Nadie faced as she became a signed artist and what the record companies wanted her to do in order to make her a star and how she refused to sell her song to Avril Lavigne. 

Nadie speaks to ignite a fire in young female artists and tells us how women have been treated in the music business, what needs to change and how we can accomplish these changes. Put your headphones on for the 10th episode of Before The Crowd.

#009 Songwriting, Busking and Mentally Coping (With Aymee Weir)

Welcome to another episode of 'BTC' with me, Guy Monk.

This time I interview singer-songwriter Aymee Weir. We discuss the struggles and perils that songwriters face in the modern music industry, putting together music videos and how to deal with hecklers. We talk about everything from getting on Spotify playlists, writing lyrics and how to make a living busking on the streets of London. 

Aymee talks about her humble beginnings growing up in Droitwich and how she came to be one of the most exciting artists on the electro pop scene today. Get ready to hear Aymee and myself sit down with a cup of matcha tea and put the world to rights!  

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https://www.facebook.com/aymeeweir/

https://www.youtube.com/user/ohaymee

 

 

#008 Music Pedagogy in the 21st Century (With Ryan Wilson)

In this episode I interview my good friend Ryan Wilson as he makes his 'BTC' debut. We talk and tangent about everything from teaching methods, our musical influences to the relevance of High School Musical. This is an episode not to be missed!

Ryan and I have worked together in various musical projects as well as learning our craft together at university. We break down the realities of touring and being a musician in the 21st century. Ryan gives us an insight into the teaching methods he uses with his students and what makes him a successful Guitar Tutor in the current industry climate. We also fight our urges to make Star wars references. Put your earphones in and check out the latest episode of 'Before The Crowd' hosted by me, Guy Monk.

#007 How Relevant Is Gender In The Music Industry? (With Anna Free)

Anna Free is the co-lead singer and guitar player of signed Sydney based punk rock band Good Pash! Anna discusses touring Australia, hectic schedules and what inspires her to write songs. In this episode we also discuss how Good Pash get categorized by being an all girl band and the relevance of gender in the modern music industry. This has led to backlash from their decision to break away from these stereotypes and introduce a new male member to the band. Don't miss out on this episode of Before The Crowd.

#006 Spirituality, Recovery and Freeing Yourself From Your Anger (With Kel Newstead)

I am very excited to share this interview with Yoga Instructor Kel Newstead. Kel shares her wealth of knowledge on the benefits, positive and negative effects of yoga in the 21st Century. We explore philosophy, spirituality and what we can expect to gain from doing different forms of yoga. We discuss how yoga can alter people in different ways and how it can have an signifficant emotional affects on our day to day lives.

#005 Basic Idiot (With Nazeem Hussain)

In this episode I interview Muslim comedian Nazeem Hussain. We discuss his Netflix specials, participating in 'I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here' and how the Muslim community has helped him reach his levels of fame. Nazeem is currently touring his new show 'Basic Idiot' across Australia, Sri Lanka and The UK throughout 2019.

#004 Making A Career For Yourself in The Music Industry (With Stewart Reeve)

Join me this time with Stewart Reeve, frontman of ‘Rebel’, the glam rock, circus and cabaret phenomenon. Stuart discusses his career in the music industry, his time working on cruise ships and how he has created a brand new high-flying David Bowie inspired show.

#003 Scientology The Musical (With Nic Conway)

This week I talk with Nic Conway on writing his new musical, his unique style of comedy and being harrassed/sabotaged by global organisations. We chat about religion, stage fright and where his band are heading next. Don't Miss Out!!

#002 How Touring Can Affect You (With Matt Crook)

In this week's episode I interview actor Matt Crook who has just finished making a film alongside Gwilym Lee who plays Brian May in the movie 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.

Matt discusses family life, touring on the road and the reality of money vs creativity within the performance industry. 

#001 How Can We Understand Mental Health? (With Katie Neadley)

Welcome to the first ever episode of Before The Crowd. In this episode I will be interviewing Katie Neadley on Neuroscience and the implication it has on own mental health as performers.