Songwriting Our Way Out Of Here

Songwriting Our Way Out Of Here is a podcast where MARLOCK and Lea G discuss the ins and outs of the music industry and their journey as music artists in a relaxed and humorous manner. Come join us on our bi-weekly friendly conversation.

S2 EP03 - Tour Management with Justine Thomson

Hi guys, welcome to another episode of "Songwriting Our Way Out Of Here" with Lea G and MARLOCK. Today we have Justine Thomson on the show, tour manager to SODY and Blood Red Shoes. We will be discussing the role of a tour manager, making money on tours, the comeback of the live industry, Brexit and its effect on European Tours and a lot more. Make sure you listen until the end for the word of the day. Our social media, Lea G: @lea_g_music MARLOCK: @marlockmusic Justine: @jstnthmsn 

05-02
32:14

S2 EP08 - Taste Maker 2021

Hi guys, welcome to another episode of "Songwriting Our Way Out Of Here" with Lea G and MARLOCK. Today the taste maker is back, where we we discuss the artists we are currently listening to. In this episode we talk about Neon Vines, Crawford Mack, Kelvin Jones, Matt Maltese, Ellie Dixon and Harry Strange. Make sure you listen until the end for the word of the day. Our social media, Lea G: @lea_g_music MARLOCK: @marlockmusic

07-18
23:36

S2 EP07 - Running a label with Angelika and Isabelle (Pool Valley Music)

Hi guys, welcome to another episode of "Songwriting Our Way Out Of Here" with Lea G and MARLOCK. Today we have Angelika and Isabelle on the show, Label Managers of Pool Valley Music. We will be discussing how they got into running a label, the different roles within the label, tips on if you need a label as an artist and a lot more. Make sure you listen until the end for the word of the day. Our social media, Lea G: @lea_g_music MARLOCK: @marlockmusic Pool Valley Music: @poolvalleymusiq Isabelle: @isabelleelers Angelika: @angelikajuszczynska

07-04
27:09

S2 EP06 - Mental health, YouTube and finding yourself with Hannah Boulton

Hi guys, welcome to another episode of "Songwriting Our Way Out Of Here" with Lea G and MARLOCK. Today we have Hannah Boulton on the show, an all-rounder when it comes to a modern independent musician. She walks us through her musical journey, the influence Church had in her career, her YouTube success, Frog Leap, mental health struggles, how important it is to find yourself and a lot more. Make sure you listen until the end for the word of the day. Our social media, Lea G: @lea_g_music MARLOCK: @marlockmusic Hannah: @tiny_hugs

06-20
39:40

S2 EP05 - Do you need a manager? with Dan Hazlewood

Hi guys, welcome to another episode of "Songwriting Our Way Out Of Here" with Lea G and MARLOCK. Today we have Dan Hazlewood on the show, artist & producer manager and founder of the Vanguard Music Group. We will be discussing how he got into artist management, at which point of your career as an artist you need a manager, differences between managing an artist and a producer, the importance of networking and a lot more. Make sure you listen until the end for the word of the day. Our social media, Lea G: @lea_g_music MARLOCK: @marlockmusic Vanguard Music Group: @originalvmg

05-30
25:54

S2 EP04 - Women and LGBTQ+ in the Music Industry with Lucca (Iconica)

Hi guys, welcome to another episode of "Songwriting Our Way Out Of Here" with Lea G and MARLOCK. Today we have Lucca Joy on the show, founder of the talent agency Iconica. We will be discussing how she got into talent management, what's important when taking care of a roster, the challenges of running an agency with a roster comprised of only LGBTQ+ and women, how to navigate through an industry dominated by men and a lot more. Make sure you listen until the end for the word of the day. Our social media, Lea G: @lea_g_music MARLOCK: @marlockmusic Iconica: @weareiconica  Lucca: @luccajoy

05-16
25:06

S2 EP02 - Toplining with Lucy Cadbury

Hi guys, welcome to another episode of "Songwriting Our Way Out Of Here" with Lea G and MARLOCK. Today we have Lucy Cadbury on the show and we will be discussing her early success with the Cadbury Sisters, songwriting, tips on Toplining, the importance of networking and a lot more. Make sure you listen until the end for the word of the day. Our social media, Lea G: @lea_g_music MARLOCK: @marlockmusic Lucy: @lou_a_c_

04-18
26:50

S2 EP01 - Discussing A&R with Kieran Spooner (Sony)

Hi guys, welcome to another episode of "Songwriting Our Way Out Of Here" with Lea G and MARLOCK. Today we have Kieran Spooner on the show who works in A&R for Dream Life Records, a Sony label. We will be discussing A&R, tips on approaching labels, the signing process, what they look out for in artists and a lot more. Make sure you listen until the end for the word of the day. Our social media, Lea G: @lea_g_music MARLOCK: @marlockmusic Kieran: @kieranspooner13

04-04
36:52

S1 EP16 - Christmas Especial 2020

In this especial episode we discuss how are 2020 has been, the expectations we had versus what we did and what are our goals for 2021. 

12-20
25:01

S1 EP15 - Social Media Tips For Musicians

In this episode we discuss tips and tricks to grow your social media as a musicians, mainly focusing on Instagram and a low to non-existing budget.

09-20
23:16

S1 EP14 - All About Music Distribution Services

In this episode Marlock and Lea G talk about music distribution services and their perks and dissadvantages for independent artists.

09-06
29:50

S1 EP12 - Tastemaker Vol.1

In this episode we talk about the upcoming artists and bands we are currently listening to.

08-02
26:02

S1 EP11 - Conversations with...Deliah

In this Episode we talk with the London-based band Deliah. We cover topics like how the band started,  their Sofar Sounds Tour, their writing process and their recently released 'Isolation Tapes'.

07-19
32:28

S1 EP10 - Recording Music at Home

In this episode we talk about the equipment we use to record and produce music at home.

07-05
30:04

S1 EP09 - Conversations with... Jennings Couch

In this Episode we talk with the incredible Jennings Couch, a London based Alternative Rock artist. He tells us about his musical journey so far, how he puts his track together and about his EP ´On the Edge of Change´.

06-21
28:54

S1 EP08 - Gigs And The Live Industry

In this episode we talk about our favourite venues, gigs we have been to and discuss the challenges that the live industry is currently facing.

05-31
29:36

S1 EP07 - Mental Health in Music

In this Episode we talk about Mental Health in the Music Industry, what helped us deal during dark times and how you can be a happier version of yourself.

05-20
23:02

S1 EP06 - Releasing a Single as an Independent Artist

In this Episode Marlock and Lea G talk about Marlock´s recent single "We Are One" and the process of releasing it giving beginners a plan of how to tackle their first campaign.

05-05
25:04

S1 EP05 - Conversations with... Jenem

In this Episode we talk to Jenem, a young Singer-songwriter from Manchester, about her Musical Journey so far.

04-19
29:38

S1 EP04 - Our Favourite Upcoming Artists

In this Episode we talk about our favourite upcoming Artists - Orla Gartland, Sara Proctor, Benee, Holly Humberstone, James Gillespie and Sara Close.

04-12
27:10

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