The Seeking Sounds Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tom Featherstone
Join our host Tom Featherstone as he sits down to talk with the best new artists from across the UK, discovering what makes them tick and how they create their unique music! With light hearted conversations along the way, the episodes give insight into the music industry and offer artists the opportunity to play their music for you, whilst also discussing an array of interesting topics. Its our mission to talk with rising artists to provide an intricate discussion like no other podcast! To listen to the full podcast without interruption visit - mixcloud.com/tomfeatherstone/
The Seeking Sounds Podcast - Episode 9: Saint Vienna
Introducing the ninth episode of The Seeking Sounds Podcast. Host Tom Featherstone sits down with Glasgow's Saint Vienna. The episode discusses the importance of mental health in music, the balance between band and family life, and the unique creative processes that have seen the 5 piece alt-pop rock band feature on BBC Radio 1 Introducing, Future Alternative & BBC Radio Scotland Introducing.
The episode also focuses on the progression of their sound, and the challenges faced in such a highly competitive music industry. With light hearted humour and fun discussion also with one of scotlands most exciting alternative bands, its not one to be missed!
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The Seeking Sounds Podcast - Episode 8: The Hunna
Introducing the eighth episode of The Seeking Sounds Podcast. Host Tom Featherstone sits down with Hertfordshire band The Hunna. The episode discusses the bands musical influences, unique creative processes and whirlwind journey into the music industry. With plenty of laughs and light hearted conversation on life in one of the UK’s most rousing bands, the episode also reflects on sensitive topics. From the frustrations of mismanagement and personal loss, to issues faced behind the scenes; it’s a fascinating insight that highlights the determination taken to reach the success that the band has received.
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The Seeking Sounds Podcast - Episode 7: Downcast
Introducing the seventh episode of The Seeking Sounds Podcast. Host Tom Featherstone sits down with Liam and Ben from the band Downcast. The episode discusses the bands musical influences, creative processes and unique journey into the music industry with plenty of laughs in between. With the Bristol bands emergence and backing from heavyweight names including Kerrang! and BBC Radio, the bands take on pop punk is mesmerising, with their talent and potential to disrupt the industry clear to see. The episode delivers a blend of sensitive and light hearted conversation, whilst looking at Downcasts progress as a band.
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The Seeking Sounds Podcast - Episode 6: Cody Frost.
Introducing the sixth episode of The Seeking Sounds Podcast. Host Tom Featherstone sits down with Cody Frost, discussing Cody’s musical influences, creative processes and unique journey into the music industry. With Cody’s emergence as one of the hottest UK prospects from the North West, fusing elements of rave, punk, pop and rock to create a scintillating sound, the episode delivers a blend of sensitive and light hearted conversation, whilst looking at Cody’s progress as an artist.
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Introducing the fifth episode of The Seeking Sounds Podcast. Host Tom Featherstone sits down with south London indie outfit Pushpin, discussing the bands musical influences, creative process and vision behind their creative sound. Having gained the attention of radio stations including BBC Introducing and 6 Music, Pushpin are quickly becoming noticed for their fusion of post-punk, synth-led psychedelia and chamber pop, combining their inspiration from acts like Squid and MGMT to Fiona Apple to produce genre bending experimental music.
Featuring their latest release ‘Apples’, popular track ‘Folds’ and soon to be released single ‘Garden cities of tomorrow’, the episode also highlights their humours side and easy-going nature. From self-producing their music during lockdown to witnessing fights in Wetherspoon pubs, the podcast details their unique personal journey in the industry and showcases why Pushpin are one of the most exciting bands to follow right now!
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Bringing you the fourth episode of The Seeking Sounds Podcast. Host, Tom Featherstone is back with the latest instalment for 2021, sitting down with Hartlepool's Leopard Rays, discussing the bands inspirations & motivation behind their exhilarating style. To date the band have graced stages at Stockton Calling, and played the inaugural Heelapolooza and Gathering Sounds Festivals and are quickly becoming a band at the forefront of the Alt- Rock revival.
Discussing everything from the bands development & first releases, to bringing you music from the bands discography including their latest release 'Need You' ,this fun discussion is a lighthearted sit down with Luke (Vocals) and Tom (Bassist) whilst Sean (Guitar) and David (Drums) sit this one out. Check it out and subscribe now!
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Introducing the third episode of The Seeking Sounds Podcast. Our host, Tom Featherstone, sits down with one of Newcastle’s most exciting Art-Rock/Modern-Shoegaze indie bands, Cat Ryan, discussing their unique sound, musical inspirations, unusual claims to fame, and much more.
The band discuss everything from their debut single, ‘Lost’, to their latest release, ‘Blessed Through The TV’, to how they have gained industry support from national radio stations. Through the fusion of musical genres, they explain their quick progression through pushing musical boundaries.
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Introducing the second episode of The Seeking Sounds Podcast hosted by Tom Featherstone. In this episode Tom sits down with Kent pianist, singer and songwriter Beth George, discussing Beth’s unique electro acoustic pop sound, musical inspirations and life as an upcoming artist in the industry. Beth introduces tracks including her first single Leaning On, Whole Heart from her second EP and Second Nature from her latest release ‘Isolation Tapes’ on the episode, exploring her progression, personal journey as an artist and creation of music. Attracting attention from thousands of new followers each month online, Beth has quickly become a one to watch on the UK music scene, producing intricate music infused with creative synth and progressive beats.
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Introducing the first episode of The Seeking Sounds Podcast hosted by Tom Featherstone. Grimsby's own indie pop/rock trio Last of The Wonder Kids kick start the series, joining the show to discuss their musical influences, personal journeys into the music scene and humorous tales of band life!
Quickly becoming one of the most promising indie bands in the UK ,attracting attention from the likes of national radio stations including 6 Music and BBC introducing, the bands 90's infused indie low fi sound and reverb coated guitar riffs are discussed and highlighted on the show with Alex, Ash and Lorna all introducing singles from their EP's including Expectations, Satellite and their new single Animals. Enjoy !
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