Just Music

As a Voice Solo artist, Giorgio performs with a loop-station and just his voice that becomes rhythm, harmony and melody in live improvisations. His music is based on different musical traditions, fused together in an original and personal style. Every performance is experimental and totally improvised, which makes his music extraordinary.

GRANDA RECORDS is an independent record label focused in contemporary instrumental music and soundtrack for films. During this interview his founder, Jorge Granda, explains how he re-edited all his albums under the new record label and the differences between working for major companies and as an independent composer.

Mike Stoyanov is a rising indie rock'n'roll artist from London who combines influences from Oasis, The Strokes and The Libertines in a powerful explosion of raw energy.  Since lockdown the artist has been composing different releases that have been really successful thanks to his positive energy and passion for being part of the London music scene. As Mike puts it: "my sound just punches you in the face, man and forces you to submit."

During this interview Jo-jo and I speak about their latest release with her band and, also, about rock glam references, folk music scene in Canada and her past before making it with 'The Teeth'!

Doc’n Roll Film Festival returns to big screens nationwide this autumn for its 9th London edition and a 13-city tour.  The opening will take place next Thursday 27 October with A FILM ABOUT STUDIO ELECTROPHONIQUE: filmmaker James Taylor’s new documentary focusing on Sheffield’s golden era of pop and the council-estate semi where the first recordings by bands that became The Human League, ABC, Heaven 17, Def Leppard, Clock DVA and Pulp were made. Listen to the interview and discover everything about an experience-led festival that brings its events to life with live Q&As with directors and musicians, special DJ sets, afterparties and post-screening gigs.

The Godfathers’ critically acclaimed, brand new album ‘Alpha Beta Gamma Delta’ is officially released this Friday 16th September!! All the details about their new release and coming gigs in this podcast!

“Freaks, you can call me Mom,” Nicky Click boldly proclaims on her newest album. Given her lengthy career, she’s got the creds to back it up. Born in New Hampshire, she began making music in 2003 and was once described by SF Weekly as a “one-woman feminist electro band.” Influenced equally by riot grrl and pop divas, she released her first album, You’re Already A Member, right as the DIY-electro and queercore boom of the mid-aughts was gaining steam.

One year after, Just Music interviews again The Silhouettes: a rockabilly instrumental garage band from Birmingham that recently has visited USA touring different cities. As part of Wild Records -label from Los Angeles-, the band has also recorded 12 tracks during this experience!

Levi Washington is a recognised musician from Leamington: town where he is hosting several music events and has become a figure of the music scene around Warwickshire.

Jack Jones is a Welsh musician, songwriter and poet. He is the lead singer and guitarist in the alternative rock band Trampolene. During this interview we spoke about his background, music preferences and his latest release: 'Love no less than a Queen'.

Frauds have been relentlessly touring and playing across the UK for the past few years. They have come a long way from their hometown of Croydon especially for a project that “was an excuse for a bit of fun”.  This has now resulted in a savage sound that blends their influence of Mclusky, The Jesus Lizard and Tom Waits together. Chris and Mike’s bond is deep and their enjoyment of what they do is what draws people in. The band have shared stages with Idles, Mclusky, Slaves & Jamie Lenman.

Atticus is a singer-songwriter, rapper and music producer, born in South London. His work is mostly Inspired by Bruno Mars and Tom Misch. Additionally people often compare his rap style to Ed Sheeran’s. He taught himself how to produce and has built his own bedroom studio where all his music is imagined.

Joncan combines the athletic skill of percussive techniques with emotive, highly dynamic and groove-based playing – creating a visually captivating element alongside an atmosphere that gets people moving and pushes an audience’s expectation of what a solo acoustic guitar can do. During this interview, the artist encourages musicians to stand up for themselves and give an account of their worth in the music industry.