Singer, songwriter, actress, mentor and mother, Pixie Lott opens up about the highs and lows of fame. From her early days as a teenage pop sensation to her journey of self-discovery, she talks about the stories behind her biggest hits and why it took 10 years to release a new album.Pixie reveals the magic of songwriting, the lessons she's learned from the music industry, and her dedication to mentoring young artists. She also dives into her experience as a judge on The Voice Kids and how motherhood has changed her perspective on life and creativity.On Patreon, this week Toby shares an exclusive story about Pixie! Join the community here:https://www.patreon.com/SongsYouKnowPodcastListen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gSubscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/SongsYouKnowPodcastPixie Lott links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pixielott/Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3DpzTznFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An acclaimed Broadway and West End performer, singer, songwriter and two-time Olivier Award nominee, Marisha Wallace has starred in major productions like Dreamgirls, Aladdin, Hairspray, Oklahoma!, Guys and Dolls, and The Book of Mormon. Originally from a small town in North Carolina, Marisha’s powerhouse vocals and undeniable stage presence have made her a force in musical theater, touring with Simply Red and collaborating with musical legends alike. Marisha also delves deep into what it's like competing in Celebrity Big Brother and how Simon Cowell rejected her. Now, using her passion for storytelling and songwriting, Marisha is forging her own path as a recording artist and creative visionary.Marisha headlines the Adelphi Theatre in London on the 11th March, alongside Lucie Jones and Laura Baldwin. Tickets are available here: https://www.cuffeandtaylor.com/all-events/marisha-wallace-tickets-ae1281933On Patreon this week, members get exclusive access to our upcoming list of guests. Join the community here:https://www.patreon.com/SongsYouKnowPodcastListen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gSubscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/SongsYouKnowPodcastMarisha Wallace links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marishawallace/Spotify: https://spoti.fi/41fOOnBFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From headlining stages worldwide to working with legends like Michael Bublé, Andrea Bocelli and David Foster, Loren Allred is the powerhouse vocalist behind The Greatest Showman's 'Never Enough' and a successful songwriter.After being rejected from American Idol at 18 and then being coached by Adam Levine on The Voice in 2012, Loren earned her comeback in the music industry. Cast as the singing voice for Rebecca Ferguson's character Jenny Lind in The Greatest Showman and receiving Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer on Britain's Got Talent, Loren's story highlights the importance of determination and perseverance in the music industry.Now, gracing the stages of Madison Square Garden and Carnegie Hall, Loren is an independent artist, releasing her own original music and reimagining songs that defined her career.On Patreon this week, Greg Wells give us a behind-the-scenes studio tour, from his first guitar that he learnt on to marimbas made in California. Join the community here:https://www.patreon.com/SongsYouKnowPodcastListen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gSubscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/SongsYouKnowPodcastLoren Allred links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lorenallredSpotify: https://spoti.fi/4b7I1RwFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Writing chart toppers like Madonna's 'Like a Virgin', Cyndi Lauper's 'True Colours', Whitney Houston's 'So Emotional' and The Bangles 'Eternal Flame', Billy is behind some of the biggest hits in music's history. As a Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Billy shares his incredible behind-the-scenes stories, what it's really like working with music legends, the creative process behind writing musical classics and his journey from being a humble grape farmer to one of the world's most decorated songwriters. Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gSubscribe to our Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/c/SongsYouKnowPodcastBilly Steinberg links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billy_steinberg/Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4gHndkRFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Grammy-winning songwriter, producer, and frontman of MAGIC!, Nasri shares his journey from being an aspiring artist to writing 'Rude', Justin Bieber's 'As Long As You Love me', Chris Brown's 'Crawl', as well as writing for Pitbull and John Legend to name just a few!Nasri dives deep into being a young R&B singer-songwriter from Canada to writing chart-topping hits, crafting MAGIC!’s signature reggae-pop sound, and evolving as a solo artist. He also shares his creative process and the key to writing songs that resonate with people worldwide.Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gNasri links:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nasriatweh/enSpotify: https://spoti.fi/4hSGosUFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From leading the Oscars, Grammys, Super Bowl, and American Idol to working with Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, Prince, and Stevie Wonder, Emmy-winning music director, composer, and producer Rickey Minor reveals the unforgettable stories of success.Rickey talks about how he shaped some of music’s most iconic performances, the lessons he’s learned from legends, and the power of just 12 notes. With decades of experience conducting for the world's biggest stages, Rickey is one of the most notable names in the music industry.Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gRickey Minor links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickeyminor/enFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Viral sensation and multi-talented artist Johnny Orlando, winner of four consecutive MTV Awards for Best Canadian Act, shares the inside story of his career. Starting with YouTube covers recorded on a laptop, Johnny quickly rose to stardom with millions of fans worldwide. Johnny shares his journey from viral success to headlining global tours, navigating the music industry and releasing emotionally raw albums inspired by personal experiences. He also opens up about going independent and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gJohnny Orlando links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnyorlando/enSpotify: https://spoti.fi/40vcfc5FOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One of the most decorated names in music, Justin Tranter is a multi-platinum songwriter, singer and activist. From working with Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez and Britney Spears to Linkin Park, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato, Justin shares how their personal experiences and bold collaborations shaped their iconic career. Justin reveals how they were dropped from four record deals before their first hit and the new challenges that songwriters face in the era of streaming. Justin also talks about what it's like fronting a rock band and the importance of authenticity in the creative process.Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gJustin Tranter links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tranterjustin/enSpotify: https://spoti.fi/4g2EZi9FOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Grammy-nominated producer and songwriter Lauren Christy, known for producing hits with Avril Lavigne, Dua Lipa and Korn, talks about what it's like working with the world's biggest artists and how she became a member of the iconic songwriting trio The Matrix. Steeped in Grammy nominations and selling millions of records worldwide, Lauren reveals the secrets behind writing global chart-toppers, navigating the music industry as a woman and the importance of mentoring the next generation of artists.Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gLauren Christy links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelaurenchristy/?hl=enSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3WhWkMYFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Global superstar Aloe Blacc tells us his side of the stories, from how he sang Avicii's 'Wake Me Up', to his solo success of 'I Need a Dollar' and 'The Man'. With multiple Grammy nominations, Aloe reveals the advice Quincy Jones gave him, how he becomes inspired and what it's really like working with Elton John and Dr Dre. Aside from his music, Aloe delves deep into his passion for social justice, how he wrote his song 'Never Let You Down' for the nonprofit organisation Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and he also opens up about his new biotech venture. Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gAloe Blacc links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aloeblacc/?hl=enSpotify: https://spoti.fi/407szj2FOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/-9OHRYmNx_0?si=3C2eQhT4QeOxPWp_John Shanks and Toby Gad reflect on their joint experiences working on X Factor with Simon Cowell for the US version of the series.Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gJohn Shanks links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_shanks/Spotify: https://spoti.fi/49yMQ5GFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/junq5ta7Cjg?si=3sDGIvB4IpZyerkZJosh Groban talks about his most embarrassing moments, including him burping on stage and a woman touching his leg whilst performing. Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gJosh Groban links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshgroban/Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OZSZOsFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/L6A01CPl-rg?si=ab2vMaHySNMnc2UeGreg Wells talks about how he produced OneRepublic's 'Apologize' and how he worked with Ryan Tedder to convince the band to finish it. Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gGreg Wells links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirgregwells/FOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/SBLDqiSOrPg?si=uRd8-wB6_IKB5h7iDelilah Montagu has won 2x Grammys in her career so far. Here she talks about what it's like working with David Guetta and Black Coffee.Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gDelilah Montagu links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delilahmontagu/Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3COpOeDFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In our first season of the podcast, we've had guests from Josh Groban, to Victoria Justice, Delilah Montagu and more. This fun segment is where guests try to work out which song Toby is playing from just a few notes. play along at home, and let us know in the comments how many you get right!Find the full episodes wherever you listen to your podcasts.FOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/8MXCnfXS5HU?si=GTq_7yw4bNjD3wiCEg White reveals the secrets of working with Adele, and how he ended up writing Chasing Pavements with Adele before she had reached her peak of fame.Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3YQsO1lFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/SBLDqiSOrPg?si=uRd8-wB6_IKB5h7iToby Gad discusses his most embarrassing moments in the music industry.Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gDelilah Montagu links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delilahmontagu/Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3COpOeDFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/junq5ta7Cjg?si=3sDGIvB4IpZyerkZJosh Groban tells the story of how destiny led to him recording his hit song "Raise Me Up", and how David Foster and Celine Dion worked together to put Josh on the map at just 16 years old.Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gJosh Groban links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshgroban/Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OZSZOsFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/L6A01CPl-rg?si=ab2vMaHySNMnc2UeAmong so many other wild projects, Greg Wells is the music producer for 2024's history-making, record-breaking blockbuster movie Wicked. In our conversation, Greg takes us through his daily routine whilst working on the hit musical, and he managed to get it finished over a 2-year period.Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gGreg Wells links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirgregwells/FOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Full conversation: https://youtu.be/-9OHRYmNx_0?si=3C2eQhT4QeOxPWp_John Shanks talks about how he helped write Take That's 'Patience' with Gary Barlow.Listen on:Apple podcast - https://apple.co/3UX4VnFSpotify - https://spoti.fi/40Uul9gJohn Shanks links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_shanks/Spotify: https://spoti.fi/49yMQ5GFOLLOW ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/songsyouknowpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@songsyouknowpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.