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Artist & Allie is a music interview podcast. With Artist & Allie, Allie asks the questions as a fan, for fans through social media and as well as an industry professional. Artist & Allie opens up lines of communication between the artist and fans while fostering meaningful conversation about the music industry and the world. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artistandallie/support
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Our podcasts are a mix of conversations with a wide range of subject matter experts and enthusiasts, interspersed with the occasional audio drama. Each episode focuses on one person, a group of people or a genre from the world of entertainment that we wish to bring back to the spotlight and who has been lost to history or is in danger of being so.The Arts industries are currently in peril but this is nothing new. The Entertainment industry in all its guises has seen it all before. Political ...
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We're delighted and privileged to be releasing today's podcast on the 200th anniversary of the death of Billy Waters. Born in 1776 Waters was a familiar sight on the Strand in London. He was a black ex-sailor who had been invalided out of the Navy after losing a leg. With a crude wooden prosthesis he danced and also played the violin outside the Ad…
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Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) was a British composer. His mother was English and his father from Sierra Leone. He referred to himself as "Anglo-African" and was referred to by white musicians in the US as the "Black Mahler", which is the title of the biography by Charles Elford. Coleridge-Taylor entered the Royal College of Music at the age o…
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Paula David's one woman show is a journey through menopause and a discovery of self. It is poetic and musical, has movement and dance and examines something that all women experience and few have the courage to speak about. It is also highly amusing! Paula spoke to us about the show ahead of her one night at the Exchange in Twickenham on 29th March…
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This one-woman show, based on the book and television series She-Wolves: The Women who Ruled England Before Elizabeth by historian Helen Castor, depicts the lives of five of England’s most famous medieval queens (Empress Matilda, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Isabella of France, Margaret of Anjou, and Mary I) using speech, song, dance, and animation. Perfo…
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Yootha Joyce, best known for "George and Mildred" was one of the best known TV stars of the 1970's. But she was so much more... Award -winning actress Caroline Burns-Cooke tells her story in the brilliant one woman show "Testament of Yootha", showing for one night only at the Exchange in Twickenham on 22nd March as part of the One Woman Wednesday s…
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Isadora Duncan: dancer, muse, innovator, political activist and so much more was born in the USA in 1877. She died in Nice, France in 1927 in a freak accident that is sadly the thing that she seems to be most remembered for. Well we want to change that! Elizabeth Blake is an actress, dancer and choreographer. She has written and is currently perfor…
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Clara Schumann, a pianist, composer and piano teacher. And wife of Robert Schumann. Clara Wieck had a fascinating life- a child prodigy, like Mozart before her she was touring as a concert pianist under the watchful eye of her domineering father from a very young age. She went on to marry Robert, have eight children and continue to work in the male…
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Ally Sloper's Half-Holiday was the name of a weekly comic strip which first appeared on 3 May 1884. Before Superman, Spiderman, Desperate Dan and Dennis the Menace came Ally Sloper. From 1884 until the 1920s, the red-nosed social climber who poked fun at the English people and their customs was a household name and national favourite. Ally Sloper t…
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Who was Fred Karno? and what was his army? We talk to David Crump whose biography of today's subject reveals all - and some! Karno was a giant personality who had a giant effect on theatre and cinema as we know it. The man who gave Stan Laurel, Charlie Chaplin and the Crazy Gang their first break and almost single handedly invented the type of slap…
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On this episode of Artist & Allie, we chat with New Jersey band, Highwind! They just released their latest track “Sugar” alongside a sick video. We chatted all about the notorious New Jersey music scene and how their typically polarizing scenes brought them together. We talked about how they met and came together over the recording process and how …
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In this episode of Artist & Allie, we chat with Andy Tongren of Young Rising Sons about their latest album dropping March 11th, "Still Point In A Turning World." We break down the last couple years for the band as well as the impact that COVID had on their writing and recording process. We discuss the overarching themes of the album including high …
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On this episode of Artist & Allie, we are joined by author of “Stay on Beat: Aligning Yourself with Winning Trends in the Music Industry” and Singer-Songwriter Kaitlyn Fox. Kaitlyn is so incredibly talented and knowledgeable about music and the music industry. We talked about the catalyst that pushed her into her music career and strong interest in…
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On this episode of Artist & Allie, we are joined by Michigan band, Leland Blue. They just freshly released their single, “Good Time” just last week and are joining us to chat about all things Leland Blue. Their band was formed from living rooms and school talent shows and this group is really going to take us by storm in 2022. With teases with new …
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On this episode of Artist & Allie, we talk to New Jersey power-pop four piece Pollyanna. Pollyanna is killing the game right now and just last fall dropped “Sugar Coat Deluxe” and signed to I Surrender Records. Jill, Brandon, Dan & Jack are really bringing us music for our generation. We chatted about all things “Sugar Coat Deluxe” but also talked …
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We are BACK and here with such a great episode with CCO and Co-Founder of FANMADE, Claudia Villarreal. Claudia has an extensive resume in the industry and killing it with the rest of the FANMADE team (Olivia Rudenksy and Jamie Bilotti). We talked about her pipeline from One Direction fan update account owner to COO of FANMADE. We exchanged 1D stan …
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Joining us this week is Tampa alt-band, Glass House Point. This band seriously does not mess around with their sick sound. They most recently released their singles “Wash Me Over” and “Always Fading” where you can really hear their play with genre bending and production. We chatted about all things Central Florida music scenes, growing up together …
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On this episode of Artist & Allie, we have the two of the geniuses behind fan-project app, Lightcert App. We chat with Sarah Najib and Emma Currie all about this amazing app. These three ladies have worked together to take what fans have been doing for years with paper, flashlights, and anything else they can bring into arenas and put it all in an …
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Back in the dark days of Lockdown number 2 at the end of 2020 Lottie and Linda were enjoying the TV series Harlots. Whilst chatting about it Lottie remembered seeing the blue plaque that is dedicated to Priss Fotheringham, the "second best whore in London". And the idea for a podcast episode was born! For reasons many and varied it's taken us a who…
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For this end of the year extravaganza, we break down our top 5's of the year with the everso talented, Evan Bieber (PopRocks Brooklyn & 7Elevan)! We highlights tracks from Olivia Rodrigo, The Wldlfe, Lucy Dacus, Adele, 90's Kids, The Maine, Avril Lavigne, and literally SO MANY MORE. You can check out that playlist, here. Follow Evan - @7Elevan & @P…
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On this episode of Artist & Allie, we are talking to For Lack Of A Term. They just released their debut album this week titled “Welcome To Your New Normal.” We talked all of their romantic tale that brought FLOAT together, how the Yonker’s music scene has brought them together and how important the local scene is to them. We also talked about the p…
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On this episode of Artist & Allie, we talk to New England pop-rock band, Sporting. We chatted with Jake, Ben, and Anthony. We broke down their most recent release, “Ordinary Love.” We talked all about their release and the video that you can check out yourself below! The guys told us their ever not-so romantic tale of becoming Sporting. We then cha…
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On this episode of Artist & Allie, we sit down with Joe and Ed of Orlando's finest, The 502s. We broke down their romantic tale of coming together as a band. We then chatted about their roll out for their latest record, "Could It Get Better Than This," and their choice of releasing it by way of Camp Feels Good. They explained the concept of Camp Fe…
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On this episode of Artist & Allie, we sit down with owner & founder of Whoa, That's Fresh! Publicity, Steph Maksimow, and Publicity Mananger, Gabi Bruckner. WTF! is behind some of our favorite A&A alumni including M.A.G.S. and rationale. Steph has over 10 years of experience in the music industry and beyond. Gabi is currently perusing her masters i…
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On this episode of Artist & Allie, we are joined by Chicago melodic punk band, Nora Marks. We chatted about the origins of the band, the very fascinating name Nora Marks and the way they got to that name, their new full-length record, Opt Out. We chatted a ton about the process of writing and recording the album and then their full play through sho…
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Amanda Ira Aldridge, one of the most important female composers of the 20th century has been all but forgotten. Daughter of the groundbreaking actor Ira Aldridge, Amanda, was also a singer and in her latter years a voice teacher. One of her pupils was Paul Robeson who approached her when he cane to the UK to play Othello. He was only the second bla…
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On this episode of Artist & Allie, we talk to NYC based indie-pop artist, andrews’. He has been making magic in our ears and I was very excited to chat with him. With last year’s release of his self-released album that is filled with so many gems, there was so much to catch up on. We talked about his most recent track, “Sickness and Hell” with Zeal…
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On this episode of Artist & Allie, we are excited to chat with recording & touring drummer, Grant Whitson, or some of you may know him as @OMFGrant on TikTok. He has a really great perspective where it involves music industry and TikTok. We talk about his journey with the music industry and TikTok. Artist & Allie is a music podcast that opens up li…
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For this special episode we've moved away from talking about our long forgotten heroes of history to talk to our very much up to date award winning theatre-maker - and hero - Christopher Green. Christopher is a huge advocate of theatre as an experience and of the "all the world's a stage" ethos. In this conversation we talk about experiential theat…
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On this episode, I am excited to bring you the first part of our two part series with interview podcast, Bacon Is My Podcast. We were joined by Mike and Jimmy G., hosts of Bacon Is My Podcast. We talked about the inspiration and romantic tale that brought them together to do this podcast. Mike and Jimmy G. explain to us Bacon and why bacon is the m…
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On this episode of Artist & Allie, we are excited to bring you this interview with Charlie of Flight Club. Flight Club is alt-rock band from Richmond, Virginia. With their most recent release "Until The Sun Drowns" the band was challenged with a lot this year, let alone a global pandemic. We talked about their recording process with this record and…
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Fred Barnes was a huge star in his time, but his fame, fortune and undeniable glamour hid a tragic story and self-destructive nature. Christopher Green and John Orchard talk to Lottie about Fred Barnes' tragic life and death, how he has been almost written out of history and their own projects to bring him back into popular culture. A blue plaque t…
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On this episode, we interview Natalie Held (@natateaa) and Jaime Bilotti (@FanToBandd) all about Fan Engagement. Both of these incredibly impressive women are paving and making way for fan girls all over the world. This episode’s conversation centers around the heavy importance of fan engagement in not only the music industry but the world. The evi…
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On this episode, we have the very talented Toronto alt-pop band, Valley. They just released their single, "Oh shit...are we in love?" and coming up on the release of their EP, Last Birthday that is out October 1st. We chatted with Mickey and Alex to talk about the music video, their track's we've heard this year like "Like 1999," "Tempo," and "SOCI…
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On this episode, we are excited to talk to Amsterdam rockers, Queen's Pleasure. We got to chat with Jurre and Sal. They dove straight into the music scene ever since playing a show in prep school. They have grinded out playing gig after gig until the pandemic hit. They have taken the last year to rejuvenate and focus on exploring their preferred so…
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On this episode, we are excited to chat with the very beloved trio hailing from Albany, New York. Young Culture is taking over the scene and making it very clear they are ones to watch. With their most recent EP, Godspeed, they truly kicking ass and not taking names. This EP has exceeded all of my expectations. We discussed the production & writing…
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On this episode we got to chat with one of TikTok's favorite bands, Games We Play! Emmyn, Aaron and Max decided to pursue their dreams and make their way to LA by way of Miami and Nashville so we talked about their decision to make that move. And of course, we had to breakdown their hottest track right now, Deadbeat, and all of the funny & cool nua…
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Arkansas duo, Rightfield, started out as just a few old pals jamming and are now quickly on the rise in the alt-pop scene. This band released their debut album, RIGHTFIELD,ONE in January closely followed by their deluxe version in May. But, they didn’t stop there following up with their latest release, Baby. Their sound is simply unique and they pu…
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On this episode, we have emerging Toronto artist, QUIETLOVE, Brendan DiStefano. He is ready to take over the indie-pop world. He is a singer, songwriter, and producer. His passion, talent, and uniqueness really make him stand out. He mashes up intricate and modern elements in his music and has given us two amazing songs thus far. With his releases,…
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Vesta Tilley was possibly the most famous male impersonator of all time and a huge star of the Victorian Music Hall. The girl from Worcester, who was treading the boards from the age of 3 was also the wife of an MP and "Britain's best recruiting sergeant" during WW1. In this episode Ann-Lindsey Wickens tells us what it's like to portray this iconic…
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M.A.G.S. is incredibly talented artist. That is someone who you really need to be paying attention to right now. His highly anticipated full length project will be dropping August 13th. But most recent release, WAIT, is out now! He is unapologetic with his music and blends gnarly rock with a base of alternative metal, funk, all pop and so many othe…
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This trio of Toronto brothers are truly out of this world. Their songs pulls out all of the stops from so many different genres, there is a song or verse or chorus for EVERYONE. They most recently released their single, Later In Life, was co-written with Hank Compton and Rob and Karah of Valley. I think this song perfectly exhibits their range of m…
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The honest, open, and unfiltered Sug Daniels joins us on this episode. Sug Daniels is a singer, songwriter and producer that uses her emotions to creates beautifully written songs that tell a colorful story. She is vulnerable and so incredibly talented and does an amazing job bending and collaborating will all types of genres. We talk about her upc…
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"The Diary of a Nobody" has long been a favourite book of both Tim Shaw and Andy Smith. They've seen it on stage, listened to it on the radio and, of course, read it. So one rainy August day in Edinburgh after seeing Rodney Bewes in his on man version of 3 Men in a Boat and over a small sherry or two they hit upon the idea of adapting Charles Poote…
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Joining me on this episode is Violette. Baltimore alt-pop artist who’s hypnotic sound is matched with organic lyrics. She is stepping into her own spotlight with this project and is a force to be reckoned with. Coming out with her debut EP, In her beauty lies my death and my life on August 13. I cannot wait to see what the world has in store for Vi…
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This season's audio drama is : The Diary of a Nobody, by George & Weedon Grossmith, said by Evelyn Waugh to be the "funniest book ever written". The book has never been out of print and is available at all good bookshops. This adaptation is by Tim Shaw. It is directed by Steve Taylor Charles Pooter - Andy Smith Carrie - Lottie Walker Lupin - Steve …
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George Grossmith created many of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic baritone roles and was known for his delivery of the famous patter songs. He was also a writer and composer who entertained royalty in the parlours of palaces and a journalist who spent time as a Bow Street Court reporter. And, together with his brother Weedon he was responsible for prod…
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To close out this great round of interviews, I am so excited to be with this band. Ohio’s own, 90s Kids are self described as “pop music for people who don’t like pop music.” Their diversity of sound and consistent jams deem them as a band to watch. With their most recent single as recording this, Growing Up, and soon after their next release is ti…
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The original "greatest showman" was not P.T. Barnum, it was a chap from Newcastle Under Lyme in Staffordshire, who went by the name Philip Astley. Astley was a soldier and talented equestrian who went on to invent what we now recognise as the modern day circus. His story is one of the many that prove that truth is stranger (certainly more remarkabl…
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On this episode of Artist & Allie, we have Virginia duo, Vacation Manor. This band has crept up on me and i cannot stop listening. Their music is incredibly authentic, catchy, and honest. Nathan and Cole perfectly execute an indie pop jam but immerse you in a world of very much more than just that one genre. Most recently, they release their debut …
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