95: Bill Ryder-Jones (Part 2 of 2)
"I've lost some wonderful people through my coping mechanisms." Part 2 of 2.
44m Feb 10, 2022
44m
95: Bill Ryder-Jones (Part 1 of 2)
Songsmith Bill Ryder-Jones opens up about his approach to his art in a staggering pair of episodes. Former guitarist of The Coral and collaborator of Arctic Monkeys, BRJ discusses his demons and hopes in a manner as captivating as his music. A genius. 
46m Feb 07, 2022
46m
94: Jeff Slate - Pete Townshend, Earl Slick and on The Beatles' Get Back!
Imagine being asked to write the liner notes for the 50th anniversary reissue of Sgt. Peppers, being produced by Pete Townshend, interviewing members of The Beatles, touring with Bowie's guitarist Earl Slick, and having a successful solo career to boot. A.K.A What a life! Ladies and gents, enjoy Jeff Slate on The StageLeft Podcast! Produced by Bastian Hues.
1hr 10m Jan 10, 2022
1hr 10m
93: BONUS: Chris from The StageLeft Podcast appearing on Simon's Universe of Music
Should you want a peak behind the StageLeft curtain, Chris Simpson was recently a guest on Simon's Universe of Music where he was asked to explore experiences interviewing members of Oasis, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Radiohead, Lightning Seeds, his own views on the Music Industry and lots more. 
1hr 39m Nov 08, 2021
1hr 39m
92: Louisa from She Drew The Gun returns
In 2018 we had the pleasure of interviewing Louisa Roach, lead singer/songwriter in She Drew The Gun, on the eve of 2nd album Revolution of Mind.  Today, Louisa returns to give us an exclusive track by track insight into new album Behave Myself, recorded by Arctic Monkeys producer Ross Orton, plus how the music industry could be more inclusive by making gigs safer spaces for females, plus memo...
51m Sep 28, 2021
51m
91: Paul Duffy - The Coral
Founding member of The Coral Paul Duffy discusses over 20 years as bassist with Liverpool's beat combo, tells us what it was like playing in a rhythm section with former guest Danny Goffey of Supergrass, supporting Oasis, compares Ian Broudie, John Leckie, and Geoff Barrow's production techniques and twists our melon on the creation of the new record 'Coral Island'.
1hr 21m Sep 20, 2021
1hr 21m
90: ANDRO - solo artist & ex-Jungle
Andro is unique, has had a huge history and has an even bigger future.  We learn in the interview that Andro has now left Jungle, having been part of that unit as backing singer and dancer. We learn about the highlights of being in Jungle for a number of years, the importance of androgynous influences on young people, the origin of the iconic  hat and hear about the stylish new E.P. "Mortal"....
55m Sep 07, 2021
55m
89: Katie Cole - The Smashing Pumpkins
In Aug 2014, folk singer songwriter Katie Cole wrote on Instagram "You have no idea how excited I am. On Saturday I am sharing a stage with Billy Corgan from The Smashing Pumpkins." Katie's support slot led to being asked to join the band as a full-time member, first as bassist then keyboardist, guitarist and vocalist.  We hear Katie's incredible journey on this episode and explore Katie's so...
1hr 37m Jul 26, 2021
1hr 37m
88: Dave Eringa - Manic Street Preachers, The Who
Imagine going from making tea in the studio for Richey Edwards, Nicky Wire, James Dean Bradfield and Sean Moore to becoming trusted producer for numerous records by Manic Street Preachers.  This is Dave Eringa's truly extraordinary story.  A voice so pure, a vision so clear, we've got to learn to produce records like Dave Eringa, learn to live like Dave Eringa, ooooooh.
1hr 21m Jul 14, 2021
1hr 21m
87: John Waugh - The 1975, Sam Fender
Compadré of The StageLeft Podcast, John Waugh, returns to discuss the past 4 years playing on Number 1 records with The 1975 and Sam Fender. We explore dressing as Princess Leia at the Star Wars themed The 1975 show, how running half marathons enables John’s wellbeing, a new EP and book, and what is was like playing The StageLeft Nights Supperclub to just 8 people compared to 20,000 at The 02. ...
1hr 17m May 24, 2021
1hr 17m
86: Mike Smith - Gorillaz, Blur, The Good, The Bad & The Queen
Damon Albarn's trusted right hand man Mike Smith discusses his role as Music Director for Gorillaz & Blur, shares his fondest memories of being in The Good, The Bad & The Queen with the late Tony Allen and explores what motivates Damon Albarn to be so prolific.  Previous episodes include David Bowie  bassist Gail Ann Dorsey and manager of The Police, Miles Copeland III. Edited by Seb Chesney.
1hr 1m Feb 17, 2021
1hr 1m
85: Gail Ann Dorsey - David Bowie, The National
Gail Ann Dorsey joins us for a reflective space where she discusses the finer details of working closely in the studio & live with David Bowie for over two decades, her biggest fears, how she learned intervals on an out of tune guitar and singing joint lead vocal on the most recent record by The National. Plus so, so much more. A treat for your ears!
1hr 11m Jan 20, 2021
1hr 11m
84: Miles Copeland III - The Police (Manager), signed R.E.M. to IRS Records
Miles Copeland III reached out to us during lockdown restrictions in LA as he was bored and fancied a chat! Who were we to say no? Miles owned IRS records, signed The Police & REM, and worked with the CIA to win the hearts and minds of Iraqi's post 2001.  A genuine legend in the music business world, Miles shares his negotiation techniques when striking a deal with Francis Ford Coppola, and gi...
1hr 24m Dec 20, 2020
1hr 24m
83: Kerry Harvey-Piper & Calum MacColl - Red Grape Music Management & Record label
What should a young musician look for when choosing a manager?  What should a good manager do? How can a musician avoid being exploited? How can we compartmentalise our work from family life when the two are entwined? These are just some of the questions we explore with Calum and Kerry from Red Grape Music management in our new episode! Up next will be Miles Copeland III.
1hr 7m Nov 24, 2020
1hr 7m
82: Neil Cowley - Adele, Stereophonics, Neil Cowley Trio
On our new episode, Neil Cowley of the Neil Cowley trio reflects on how he and Adele nailed the iconic Bob Dylan cover of Make You Feel My Love first take, being produced by Paul Epworth on Rolling in the Deep, recording at Nil Frahms' studio and recording with Kelly Jones of Stereophonics.
1hr 10m Oct 24, 2020
1hr 10m
81: Sybil Bell - Founder of Independent Venues Week
What can music fans do to help grassroots venues? What can young musicians do most to enable their pathway to success? Some of the answers are easier than you thought when you hear Sybil Bell of Independent Venue Week on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast, ahead of the release of 'Long and Winding Road', a new film depciting Phil Selway of Radiohead travelling UK wide meeting owners of gr...
1hr 13m Sep 25, 2020
1hr 13m
80: Extra: Celebrating 5 years of The StageLeft Podcast (Part 2)
James Dale of Goldheart Assembly reflects with The Stagecraft Podcast on some of the eye opening stories from 5 years of interviewing, plus we reveal who is up next!
44m Aug 31, 2020
44m
79: Extra: Celebrating 5 years of The StageLeft Podcast (Part 1)
Time to take stock as Chris from The StageLeft Podcast reflects on 5 years of The StageLeft Podcast with his favourite and funniest stories from behind the scenes recording the podcast, interviewed by the superb James Dale of Goldheart Assembly who once appeared on StageLeft!  Part One of Two.  Edited by Alex Soikans 
58m Aug 12, 2020
58m
78: Steve Hamilton - Radiohead, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Aretha Franklin (Part 2)
Steve Hamilton continues to split our sides as we descend into drunkenness on the eve of Corona virus. In Part 2 of 2 we hear Steve's thoughts on each member of NGHFB, we explore the realities of film score writing and documentary making, playing the Olympics closing ceremony, late nights with Martin Freeman and never hearing back from Matt Bellamy. 
37m Jun 05, 2020
37m
77: Steve Hamilton - Radiohead, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Aretha Franklin (Part 1)
“And I looked round and I was being hugged by Morgan Freeman. And then he introduced me to his friend Tim. Tim Robbins...” The hilarious Steve Hamilton gets tipsy with us as we discuss playing with Aretha Franklin, Thom Yorke breaking his foot in trying to create the brass parts for Kid A recordings, tales of Noel Gallagherisms, recording on Nutbush City Limits by Tina Turner, being in a band w...
1hr 7m May 15, 2020
1hr 7m
76: Chris Wood - Bastille
The lovely human being that is Woody from the Brit Award winning & Grammy nominated band Bastille joins us, recorded on the eve of the Corona-virus outbreak. We discuss his new podcast Duck & Dive, being a father in the most uncertain time the music industry has had, singing Pompeii with Rick Astley, being zen-like before gigs, what he learned from being taught by legendary tutor Bob Armstrong ...
1hr 9m Apr 13, 2020
1hr 9m
75: Alex Reeves - Elbow
Elbow drummer Alex Reeves joins us on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast - where he contrasts Guy Garvey's approach to solo work compared to the Elbow songwriting process, what it was like playing Beatles songs with Paul McCartney, and how he can play on your record....
1hr 14m Mar 16, 2020
1hr 14m
74: Rusty Egan - "I've had everything stolen off me."
An extraordinary episode of the The StageLeft Podcast with legendary drummer and DJ Rusty Egan.  Here we discuss the (lack of) recognition that comes with the industry, discovering Madonna, Rusty shares his personal views on the motivations of Apple & Spotify yet offers a viable solution to musicians to ensure they earn the money they deserve by directing us to Blockchain & Ujo.  https://media....
1hr 18m Mar 04, 2020
1hr 18m
73: Susie Webb - Quadrophenia, Queen, The Faces
“I wasn’t sure if he was alive or not. He literally didn’t move.” Susie Webb on when Gary Glitter accidentally knocked out Roger Daltrey with a mic-stand at rehearsals for Quadrophenia with The Who.     Susie Webb on playing with Brian Wilson, Ronnie Wood & Rod Stewart in The Faces, Madison Square Garden with The Who, singing in harmony with Pavarotti & Lionel Richie, stargazing with Brian May ...
1hr 3m Feb 07, 2020
1hr 3m
72: Ysee - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, UNKLE, Brian Eno (Part 2)
**WORLD EXCLUSIVE** - Be the first on the planet to hear Ysee's cover of Noel Gallagher's 'The Right Stuff' on Part 2 of Ysee's appearance on The StageLeft Podcast. Join us on 27th January at The Groucho Club, Soho, for an intimate show with Ysee. Message us on our socials for a guetslist slot - @thestageleftpod or facebook.com/thestageleftpodcast
39m Dec 13, 2019
39m
71: Ysee - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, UNKLE, Brian Eno (Part 1)
"He's got thousands of buttons and no one knows what they're for. The guy's a genius" - on recording with Brian Eno Part 1 of 2 with Ysee is here where we discuss how Yoga enables performances with Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, how a degree in Psychology helps navigate the music industry, collaborating with UNKLE,  and Brian Eno production techniques. "He's got thousands of buttons and no...
58m Dec 04, 2019
58m
70: Fraser MacColl - Jungle
Possibly one of the most jawdropping insights into the current music industry we've had on The StageLeft Podcast , Fraser from Jungle discusses the challenges of maintaining wellbeing on extensive touring schedules, assesses where the music industry has changed in the past decade. 
1hr 10m Nov 26, 2019
1hr 10m
68: Tim Staffell - Smile (which became Queen when Freddie Mercury joined)
“Music itself is the goal, not notoriety”. “What Freddie had, and what I never had, was the clear understanding of needing to entertain.” A unique insight again on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast, where lead singer of Smile, Tim Staffell, discusses being schoolmates with Freddie Mercury, starting a band with Roger Taylor & Brian May, supporting Jimi Hendrix & Syd Barrett's Pink Floyd. ...
1hr 13m Nov 20, 2019
1hr 13m
69: Spike Edney - Queen
What a privilege to be invited the the house of Queen Keyboardist for 35 years – Spike Edney, to discuss lip reading Freddie Mercury at Live Aid to ensure he played in time due to the lack of onstage monitors, the intricacies of choosing set lists, playing Trivial Pursuit with Freddie Mercury, his thoughts on the prospect of playing a Hologram concert, and fun tales with his jaw dropping live a...
1hr 20m Nov 18, 2019
1hr 20m
67: The StageLeft Podcast backstory - appearance on Chasing The Sun Podcast
We were recently asked by Jamie Nicholls to be a guest on the excellent Chasing the Sun podcast, where we discussed our favourite stories from the past 4 years travelling up and down the UK and travelling across Europe to produce the show. Enjoy this bonus episode!
51m Oct 07, 2019
51m
66: Mo Pleasure - Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire, Ray Charles
Possibly one of the most jawdropping episodes of StageLeft to date - we discuss rehearsing with MJ just hours before his passing, Leaving Neverland, being Musical Director for Earth, Wind & Fire and so, so much more. Killer episode.
1hr 20m Sep 23, 2019
1hr 20m
65: Jamie Moses - Queen (Part 2)
Part 2 with Jamie Moses is here, where he discusses being taught how to drink a bottle of beer 'Shotgun' by Ed Sheeran, how to navigate round out of tune strings mid-song, shares a suggestion as to why we've not all seen John Deacon in a while, what it was like sharing a stage with Nelson Mandela, and how Bob Geldof stitched him up at Checkpoint Charlie. 
41m Sep 02, 2019
41m
64: Jamie Moses - Queen (Part 1)
Jamie Moses has had simply such an incredible career we cannot fit it all into one episode! Hear him talk about sharing a mic with Paul McCartney, lending Keith Richards his guitar (that i am playing in the pic above!), playing with Brian May, Freddie Mercury, and touring with Guns N Roses.  Part 2 will be out next week!
1hr 4m Aug 19, 2019
1hr 4m
63: Jim Sharrock - Lightning Seeds, She Drew The Gun
Awesome stories ahoy from our friend Jim Sharrock - who tells us how Uncle Chris (Sharrock) helped his development, what it was like playing to 35,000 people at Hyde Park last year, meeting Louis Theroux, playing Sports Personality of the Year, we discuss how Ringo was a pinoneering drummer, Ian Broudie & all.things.liverpool.
1hr 10m Jul 23, 2019
1hr 10m
62: Jessica Greenfield - Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, The Kondoors
Jessica Greenfield of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds is our guest on this new episode of The StageLeft Podcast - hear her talk about singing on new Noel songs, reveal the origins of the lyrics to some of her most honest of songs, discuss what it's like playing Oasis songs to 70,000 people and hear us jam! Jessica will be returning to our StageLeft Nights events, where she will play a set t...
1hr 23m May 07, 2019
1hr 23m
61: Ed Blaney - The Fall & Mark E. Smith
Mark E. Smith close friend and collaborator Ed Blaney is on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast, who reflects on Mark's recent passing, recording new material in Berlin, selling parts of the dance floor to the Hacienda during hard times, and passes on advice to those entering the music industry from his experience managing The Fall.
1hr 8m Apr 24, 2019
1hr 8m
60: Isabel Gracefield - RAK Studios Engineer
A Day in the Life of RAK studios with engineer Isabel Gracefield! We get lots of great insight from Isabel on working with some of the most high profile names in music, and gives great tips to those aspiring to be either side of the desk!
1hr 17m Apr 08, 2019
1hr 17m
56: Ian Broudie - The Lightning Seeds
Ian Broudie has not only written timeless classics in his career, but has played a pivotal role in the embryonic stages of Echo and the Bunnymen, The Zutons & The Coral. Ian takes a deep dive into analysing songwriting processes, discusses 'You'll Never Walk Alone' influenced writing 'Three Lions', details how Chris Sharrock and Zak Starkey's drum style differ and tells us what his new record ...
1hr 17m Dec 17, 2018
1hr 17m
57: How You'll Never Walk Alone influenced Three Lions - Ian Broudie preview
Ahead of our new 90min interview with Ian Broudie of The Lightning Seeds being released Monday morning, here's a snippet of Ian Broudie discussing writing 'Three Lions'…
2m Dec 15, 2018
2m
55: She Drew The Gun
The gifted poet & singer songwriter Louisa from She Drew The Gun talks us through track by track of their new album 'Revolution of Mind', discusses supporting The Coral, how essay writing enhanced songwriting processes, the benefits of working to deadlines, production techniques, and the approach to writing the modern anthem 'Poem' and new singles 'Resister' & 'Something For The Pain'.
1hr 5m Nov 23, 2018
1hr 5m
54: Clive Deamer - Radiohead, Portishead, Robert Plant
On rehearsing Airbag "...I picked up the sleigh bells and played through the whole tune. They all laughed because it was the first time they'd heard it right through." Radiohead's second live drummer Clive Deamer is this week's guest on The StageLeft Podcast. What an honour! 90mins in depth about all things Radiohead, his unique onstage set up, how Tai Chi helps his technique, Thom Yorke's vo...
1hr 31m Oct 15, 2018
1hr 31m
53: Chas Hodges 1943-2018 : Recorded November 2015
Devastating news broke on Saturday that Chas Hodges of Chas & Dave passed away, aged 74. Chas appeared twice on The StageLeft Podcast in November 2015. I remember thinking I couldn't believe it that Chas agreed to come on. We had to record it twice, as I messed up the recording the first time round. Chas was an absolute gent about the whole thing and gave up another 45mins of his time to talk ...
48m Sep 24, 2018
48m
52: Woody Woodgate - Madness
“We're not the sort of band that would go to cue. The more we discovered it made them look stupid, the more we did it.” Woody Woodgate of Madness was cited by John Lennon in his final interview 2 days before his passing as an up and coming drummer who impressed. 40 odd years in the industry later and Woody tells us all about creating a 4.5 earthquake on the Richter scale, watching Oasis split ...
1hr 21m Sep 11, 2018
1hr 21m
51: Richard Oakes, Sean McGhee - Suede, Alison Moyet - together as Artmagic
Suede guitarist Richard Oakes and producer/programmer and all round encyclopaedia of music Sean McGhee are guests on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast. Together they are Artmagic. Their new album is out now, and it's good. It's very, good. We discuss a lot - from unique Bjork production techniques, programming Britney Spears, to Richard deconstructing how he wrote that classic Suede tu...
1hr 15m Aug 06, 2018
1hr 15m
50: Jack Petruzzelli - Rufus Wainwright, Patti Smith
"I watch her from onstage and think she can lead a revolution at that moment." Jack Petruzzelli joins us from Brooklyn to discuss how he coordinated the impossible - a one take performance of the Abbey Road Side 2 Medley as The Fab Faux, something even The Beatles themselves never quite managed! We also hear about the recording processes and live experiences with the enigmatic Rufus Wainwrigh...
52m Jul 11, 2018
52m
49: Bob Reynolds: John Mayer
Double Grammy winning Saxophonist Bob Reynolds joins us for the new episode. Bob discusses in detail the collaborative process when working with John Mayer, unheard recordings, his new album Quartet and gives vital advice to young musicians....
1hr 12m Jun 18, 2018
1hr 12m
48: Christian Madden - Liam Gallagher
Some Might Say, Rockin' Chair & For What It's Worth. Just 3 of the songs you'll hear Liam Gallagher's insanely talented keyboardist play on the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast. We discuss all things Liam, what makes Steve Cropper unique, we get tremendous advice for young musicians directly quoted from a book on Christian's piano and hear all about The Cigar King... #liamgallagher #asyou...
1hr 33m May 29, 2018
1hr 33m
47: Adam Ficek - Babyshambles (Psychotherapist & former Babyshambles drummer on Mental Health support for musicians in industry)
On this special episode of The StageLeft Podcast ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week, we welcome Psychotherapist & former Babyshambles writer and drummer, Adam Ficek.  As well as an impressive solo output as ‘Roses Kings Castles’, touring the world as a celebrated DJ, Adam now works to support those in the music industry through Music and Mind, which is established to provide support, therap...
1hr 7m May 11, 2018
1hr 7m
46: Dan McDougall - Liam Gallagher
We are delighted to welcome Liam Gallagher’s drummer, Dan McDougall, to The StageLeft Podcast. Dan paints an interesting picture on being the first person to collaborate on the demos for Liam Gallagher’s platinum selling album – As You Were. He discusses in detail his and Liam’s unique relationship, the early rehearsals, and Liam’s reaction on hearing Dan’s favourite record of all time; ‘…he ...
1hr 24m Mar 19, 2018
1hr 24m
45: Ian Dench - EMF, Beyonce
How fascinating it was for us to deconstruct the songwriting process of the Ivor Novello winning and Golden Globe nominated songwriter Ian Dench in the new episode of The StageLeft Podcast. Great tales from EMF (including the composition of the International Super-Hit 'Unbelievable') are followed by an in depth analysis on modern songwriting techniques that saw Ian collaborate with Beyonce on ...
1hr 20m Mar 02, 2018
1hr 20m