Tre Coast, a North Carolina-based singer, songwriter, and producer, intertwines pop, hip-hop, and electronic dance elements in his music, drawing influence from notable artists like Kanye West, Chris Brown, and Diplo. Born on March 2, 1998, Tre Coast embarked on his musical journey at a tender age, recording his first song at 13. Over the years, he has garne ... Show More
Apr 25
SESSION #335 (Feat. Firaaq)
FIRRAQ (INDIA)Firaaq is a rising artist in the underground music scene, known for his unique fusion of Indian classical music with modern electronic elements. Born and raised in Kolkata,India, Firaaq was exposed to the rich traditions of Indian classical music from a young age, w ... Show More
36m 34s
Aug 2023
Success is seasonal with Hak Baker, Benjamin Zephaniah, Celeste and Baxter Dury
Hak Baker, Benjamin Zephaniah, Celeste and Baxter Dury talk about writing whilst living in London, their view of success in their careers so far, and the impact of family and cultural history on their writing.Hak Baker was born in Luton and raised on the Isle of Dogs, in London. ... Show More
32m 3s
Sep 2024
S3 EP2: Headie One discusses his smash hit ‘Know Better’, security concerns, and the truth about his stage name
Louis is joined by rapper and ‘King of Drill’, Headie One. They meet at the Spotify studio to discuss Headie’s life and career, including the tragic events surrounding his track, ‘Know Better’, growing up on the infamous Broadwater Farm estate, and the real origins of his stage n ... Show More
1h 22m
Oct 2024
Neneh Cherry - ‘My mother’s death undid me.’
If you’d told the 12-year-old me, listening to Manchild and Buffalo Stance on repeat at school in Belfast, that I would one day be interviewing Neneh Cherry, I wouldn’t have believed you. This woman is so iconic and has shaped so much of our culture - it’s not just her monster hi ... Show More
45m 45s
Sep 2023
Mark Ronson on His Instant Connection with Amy Winehouse, Producing the Music for "Barbie", and Staying Relevant
Mark Ronson’s work has found its way into tons of the biggest pop hits in the world over the past two decades. And in that time he became a new kind of artist: a producer whose style is so distinct that his name became the marquee name. In this episode, Guy talks with Mark about ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 2020
13: DELANILA (In Conversation)
Join me for an intimate sit down conversation with Danielle Eva Schwob, also known as the dark pop singer / songwriter: DELANILA. We discuss her songwriting process, misconceptions about creativity, the allure of having an artist persona, and writing a song inspired by Dostoyevsk ... Show More
1h 23m
Dec 2020
Laurent Fintoni, "Bedroom Beats & B-Sides: Instrumental Hip-Hop & Electronic Music at the Turn of the Century" (Velocity Press, 2020)
In Bedroom Beats & B-Sides: Instrumental Hip-Hop & Electronic Music at the Turn of the Century (Velocity Press, 2020), Laurent Fintoni explores the rise of a new generation of bedroom producers at the turn of the century through the stories of various instrumental hip-hop and ele ... Show More
56m 35s