The StageLeft Podcast
The StageLeft Podcast
The StageLeft Podcast lifts the veil on the music industry by telling the stories of those with a unique vantage point. We talk to the unsung heroes behind the success and help young musicians going into an ever complex industry by gleaning advice about the working practices of the the greats from those who were in close proximity when the magic was being made. The StageLeft Podcast has featured musicians who’ve worked performed live & in the studio with David Bowie, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, U2, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, The Prodigy, Bjork, Dave Gilmour, Morrissey, Alanis Morissette, The Damned and Fun Lovin' Criminals. In January 2016, David Bowie's long term producer Tony Visconti appeared to to talk in depth about how Bowie was recording his final album Blackstar. The episode was released only a few days before Bowie passed, and was met with much acclaim.
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Top 10 The StageLeft Podcast Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The StageLeft Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The StageLeft Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The StageLeft Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
114: Tom Gray - Gomez & Chair of the Ivors Academy
The StageLeft Podcast
07/28/23 • 71 min
Currently, an artist would need 62million streams on Spotify to break even on a £25k budget. This needs to change and our guest today Tom Gray is leading that change.
Tom is Chair of the prestigious Ivor Novello’s, and founding member of Gomez, and is doing more to try to change the music industry than most, through his Broken Records campaign which was backed by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and many more, to ensure the fairer distribution of streaming royalties to artists at every level.
Today we’ll be taking a deep dive into this topic, hearing how we as listeners can help, Whippin’ Piccadilly, and how the Ivor Novello's choose winners.
There’ll be no Pussyfooting around.
Hosted and Produced by Chris Simpson.
Photo @scottishkenny
Tom is Chair of the prestigious Ivor Novello’s, and founding member of Gomez, and is doing more to try to change the music industry than most, through his Broken Records campaign which was backed by The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and many more, to ensure the fairer distribution of streaming royalties to artists at every level.
Today we’ll be taking a deep dive into this topic, hearing how we as listeners can help, Whippin’ Piccadilly, and how the Ivor Novello's choose winners.
There’ll be no Pussyfooting around.
Hosted and Produced by Chris Simpson.
Photo @scottishkenny
113: Liz Hanks - Liam Gallagher, Pulp, Richard Hawley
The StageLeft Podcast
06/16/23 • 57 min
Liz Hanks is currently performing onstage with Pulp and James, and is the go to cellist for Liam Gallagher, Richard Hawley and Self Esteem. Hear about all these experiences, what needs to change in the music industry and the creation of new album 'Land' on our new episode.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
111: Kate Nash - What change is needed in the music industry?
The StageLeft Podcast
05/09/23 • 42 min
"All the heads of every major label or big indie labels should be made to resign."
This episode was supposed to discuss Kate's new film Coffee Wars, but we began by touching upon the issues within the music industry that emerging artists need to navigate (such as being stolen from, a lack of inclusive design for women and how to identify trusted people) and we NEVER. LOOKED. BACK.
Within lies Kate's step by step process as to how the music industry needs to drastically change. It's very thought-provoking.
The film is great by the way, and you should see it. It's called Coffee Wars and is available on Amazon Prime. Kate's co-star Toby Sebastian talks more about the film in our next episode.
This episode was supposed to discuss Kate's new film Coffee Wars, but we began by touching upon the issues within the music industry that emerging artists need to navigate (such as being stolen from, a lack of inclusive design for women and how to identify trusted people) and we NEVER. LOOKED. BACK.
Within lies Kate's step by step process as to how the music industry needs to drastically change. It's very thought-provoking.
The film is great by the way, and you should see it. It's called Coffee Wars and is available on Amazon Prime. Kate's co-star Toby Sebastian talks more about the film in our next episode.
110: Bim Part 2 - "The music industry isn't built for women."
The StageLeft Podcast
04/23/23 • 35 min
Arguably our most important episode to date. Bastille and Elton John backing vocalist Bim explains how the music industry has not been built for women, from the design of touring patterns to tour buses facilities, and covers what needs to change. We pick up this conversation in future episodes with Kate Nash and Liam Gallagher cellist Liz Hanks. We also are joined by Bastian Hues to ask questions from an upcoming artists' perspective. A thought provoking listen.
109: Bim Part 1 - Bastille (plus performing 'Stand By Me' at the Royal Wedding)
The StageLeft Podcast
04/17/23 • 50 min
Imagine knowing you are about to perform live to a billion people watching the Royal Wedding. Bim, singer with Bastille and Elton John, walks us step by step of every thought process of how to perform under the greatest of pressure, when coordinating 'Stand by Me' at Harry & Megan's wedding, plus discusses playing MTV Unplugged as vocalist with Bastille and how to best get legal representation as an up coming artist to avoid exploitation.
Part 2 - possibly one of out most important episodes to date, will be coming soon.
Part 2 - possibly one of out most important episodes to date, will be coming soon.
106: Dom John - ABBA Voyage & Miles Kane
The StageLeft Podcast
03/03/23 • 55 min
Imagine recording ABBA songs with the actual members of ABBA 😲
Dom John discusses playing on the Grammy nominated album ABBA Voyage, as well as playing each night at the jawdropping ABBA Voyage live experience that has to be seen to be believed.
We also discuss supporting Liam Gallagher, Miles Kane's melting guitar pedals and what Lars Ulrich thinks the future of live performance might look like.
#abba
#domjohn
#mileskane
#abbavoyage
Produced by Bastian Hues
Presented by Chris Simpson
Dom John discusses playing on the Grammy nominated album ABBA Voyage, as well as playing each night at the jawdropping ABBA Voyage live experience that has to be seen to be believed.
We also discuss supporting Liam Gallagher, Miles Kane's melting guitar pedals and what Lars Ulrich thinks the future of live performance might look like.
#abba
#domjohn
#mileskane
#abbavoyage
Produced by Bastian Hues
Presented by Chris Simpson
105: Stephen Daltrey on Mental Health provision in the music industry
The StageLeft Podcast
02/20/23 • 48 min
Whatever you’re going through right now, you can contact Music Minds Matter on 0808 802 8008.
Is there enough mental health related resource within the music industry to support artists mental health?
Music Industry Coaching founder and Mental Health First Aid instructor Stephen Daltrey joins us to explore the answers to that question, plus provides tangible resources for musicians.
Stephen's fascinating new book "Deep Satisfaction in Life and Artist Management" is available now at www.stephendaltrey.com
Stephen’s book may help on a personal level but also provides guidance on how to best coach artists you may work with. It’s a great read.
Hosted by Chris Simpson who is available for 121 coaching too. Hit us up a DM on The StageLeft Podcast Facebook, Instagram or Twitter feeds.
Is there enough mental health related resource within the music industry to support artists mental health?
Music Industry Coaching founder and Mental Health First Aid instructor Stephen Daltrey joins us to explore the answers to that question, plus provides tangible resources for musicians.
Stephen's fascinating new book "Deep Satisfaction in Life and Artist Management" is available now at www.stephendaltrey.com
Stephen’s book may help on a personal level but also provides guidance on how to best coach artists you may work with. It’s a great read.
Hosted by Chris Simpson who is available for 121 coaching too. Hit us up a DM on The StageLeft Podcast Facebook, Instagram or Twitter feeds.
104: Lucy Landymore - Hans Zimmer
The StageLeft Podcast
01/31/23 • 60 min
Hans Zimmer drummer and all round percussion prodigy Lucy Landymore joins us to discuss;
- How Hans Zimmer overcame his self-publicised stage fright.
- How the drum solo on Dune was recorded.
- The tension between following dreams and being in an overdraft as a upcoming artist!
- Which leadership style gets the best out of Lucy, and which works best for Lucy when leading big bands.
- Recording a live lounge with Charlie XCX and playing Happy with Pharrell Williams.
And much more!
Produced by Bastian Hues
Hosted by Chris Simpson
- How Hans Zimmer overcame his self-publicised stage fright.
- How the drum solo on Dune was recorded.
- The tension between following dreams and being in an overdraft as a upcoming artist!
- Which leadership style gets the best out of Lucy, and which works best for Lucy when leading big bands.
- Recording a live lounge with Charlie XCX and playing Happy with Pharrell Williams.
And much more!
Produced by Bastian Hues
Hosted by Chris Simpson
103: Toby Dundas - The Temper Trap
The StageLeft Podcast
01/03/23 • 66 min
"Working with new artists is a bit like speed dating. You may have only just met them and very quickly they are baring quite personal things."
Toby from The Temper Trap analyses production techiques he has experienced and used, including Arctic Monkeys producer Jim Abbiss' tempo maps, that the Temper Trap use live, plus we discuss supporting The Rolling Stones and explore how the quantity of creative output is impacted when becoming a parent. Rest assured, Toby gives us his recommended workarounds.
"It's a water and oil thing."
Our emerging artist is Thea Fitzgerald, who asks Toby a couple of questions too.
https://linktr.ee/theafitzgeraldmusic
tobydundas.com
Ghost & Gum
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4drBQ7FM82GJ377P2nsoXC?si=hu03cE-aSk6yMUfVyq_rCA
Eve OST
https://open.spotify.com/album/3mN8TBVD2ilKwTBT6x5joh?si=HoV2jwoLSLGXM3T0X5kr2Q
Sungrazers NFT
sungrazers.co.uk
Toby from The Temper Trap analyses production techiques he has experienced and used, including Arctic Monkeys producer Jim Abbiss' tempo maps, that the Temper Trap use live, plus we discuss supporting The Rolling Stones and explore how the quantity of creative output is impacted when becoming a parent. Rest assured, Toby gives us his recommended workarounds.
"It's a water and oil thing."
Our emerging artist is Thea Fitzgerald, who asks Toby a couple of questions too.
https://linktr.ee/theafitzgeraldmusic
tobydundas.com
Ghost & Gum
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4drBQ7FM82GJ377P2nsoXC?si=hu03cE-aSk6yMUfVyq_rCA
Eve OST
https://open.spotify.com/album/3mN8TBVD2ilKwTBT6x5joh?si=HoV2jwoLSLGXM3T0X5kr2Q
Sungrazers NFT
sungrazers.co.uk
115: Jessica Greenfield on experiencing postpartum depression & touring as a new parent
The StageLeft Podcast
11/15/23 • 72 min
Jess Greenfield of Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds talks openly about some troubling experiences within the industry that took place over ten years ago, the treatment she received for post-natal depression, how NGHFB bandmates model how to best support parents separated from children when touring, and what needs to change in the music industry.
Useful resources for those impacted by the topics include....
Music Minds Matter - 0808 802 8008.
If you work in music and are struggling to cope then call Music Minds Matter, a free, 24/7 charity, which will listen, support and help. It doesn’t have to be a crisis, or even about music.
MIND - 0300 123 3393
Survivors Trust - 08088 010 818
Monday- Thursday: 10am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-4pm & 6pm-8pm
Friday: 10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4pm
Saturday: 10am-12.30pm
Sunday: 6pm-8pm
https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/resources/mums-and-families/
Support for new parents juggling work commitments.
https://survivorsnetwork.org.uk/resource/helplines-webchat-services/
A comprehensive list of a range of free numbers and web services.
You can reach out to us too at [email protected]
Chris Simpson is one of only two people in the UK qualified to train people fully accessibly in supporting others experiencing a mental health crisis, and is also available as a personal and professional development coach should you need support for yourself or your business.
www.thestageleftpodcast.com
Useful resources for those impacted by the topics include....
Music Minds Matter - 0808 802 8008.
If you work in music and are struggling to cope then call Music Minds Matter, a free, 24/7 charity, which will listen, support and help. It doesn’t have to be a crisis, or even about music.
MIND - 0300 123 3393
Survivors Trust - 08088 010 818
Monday- Thursday: 10am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-4pm & 6pm-8pm
Friday: 10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4pm
Saturday: 10am-12.30pm
Sunday: 6pm-8pm
https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/resources/mums-and-families/
Support for new parents juggling work commitments.
https://survivorsnetwork.org.uk/resource/helplines-webchat-services/
A comprehensive list of a range of free numbers and web services.
You can reach out to us too at [email protected]
Chris Simpson is one of only two people in the UK qualified to train people fully accessibly in supporting others experiencing a mental health crisis, and is also available as a personal and professional development coach should you need support for yourself or your business.
www.thestageleftpodcast.com
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FAQ
How many episodes does The StageLeft Podcast have?
The StageLeft Podcast currently has 123 episodes available.
What topics does The StageLeft Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Music, Podcasts, Arts and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on The StageLeft Podcast?
The episode title '114: Tom Gray - Gomez & Chair of the Ivors Academy' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The StageLeft Podcast?
The average episode length on The StageLeft Podcast is 61 minutes.
How often are episodes of The StageLeft Podcast released?
Episodes of The StageLeft Podcast are typically released every 23 days, 14 hours.
When was the first episode of The StageLeft Podcast?
The first episode of The StageLeft Podcast was released on Apr 22, 2015.
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