The Outlines Podcast

In this episode I sat down with House rising star Zurra. Too pick his brain on his musical mind past, present and future! As well as spilling the beans on future releases!We talk his inspirations, opinions on wellness and health. His tune selections and his take on the BLM Bristol statue tearing down!Follow Zurra: https://instagram.com/official_zurra?igshid=135wtuioqhupl

#002 I sat down with multi-faceted visual/audio freelancer, talk his transition from 9-5 lifestyle, too his time as a studio runner and now as freelancer.Tone-O, talks what is like to be a freelancer, his mind-set & even the time he nearly knocked Fergie of Black Eyed Peas fame down the stairs.We get into the "nitty gritty" of being a freelance creative, his thoughts on diversity within the industry.Follow Tone-Ohttps://www.instagram.com/toneosound/we Follow Clinton on Ig: https://www.instagram.com/clintonmcr/

#003 - Freya & Rami: A film making pair that are in the process of putting together a powerful film, centred around the subtleties of everyday racism here in the UK… As well as using their privilege  as a springboard for a good cause!How to help BLM: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/We also go in depth about they both met on a farm in Australia, their respective careers (Rami a Film maker & Freya a Journalist) and how their time living abroad has affected the projects and creative choices!Follow my guest:Freya- https://www.instagram.com/freyachap/Rami- https://www.instagram.com/ramita_munoz/Follow Clinton for Updates:IG: https://www.instagram.com/clintonmcr/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clintonmcr

Mike & Callum,Two budding actors in the making, together they talk about what it’s like to be young actors on the rise.Walking us through whats is like in the theatre world, getting an agent as well as the mental health side of being a creative. We also talk their thoughts on the backlash dance troop Diversity got following their powerful BGT performance.

-Episode #005 Clinton had a discussion with FIBROAMYALGIA...  They cover her time at uni, how she went from a vocal degree to music business and what she is up to now! They also touch on, chronic pain illness Fibromyalgia... As well a the amazing work she is doing to raise awareness, providing helpful information through her Instagram page (@FIBROAMYALGIA ) ...Helping fellow suffers to coming together and share helpful tips.More information on FibromyalgiaMore information on pernicious- anaemia CBD Bath-bombsPRSBasic Music Industry contracts

This weeks guest is:Drumterror, DJ/Producer & label head (Sub-Merchants).  We  talk about his time in the music industry, what he learned working at big labels,  predictions  for the future of live events post -COVID-19, & everything in-between! Support  the podcast by following:The Outlines Podcast Follow Drumterror:FB: @drumterrorukIG: @drumterror Twitter: @drumterror6sSoundcloud:  @drumterror

R3DX: Primarily a Drum & Bass DJ/Producer, over the years he has turned into more of a Multi-genre  artist!We  spoke  about how he got his start in music as well as what it was like to be a part of the Black Excellence LP, a collaborative effort between: New label Pick & Mix and seasoned label Hospital records.We also dig into to the relationship to his branding and how that relates to his hair!R3DX: Tells me what he has in-store for his new youtube & twitch channels.Follow R3DX: PatreonFacebookSoundcloudCheck out the Black Excellence LP: https://www.junodownload.com/products/the-black-excellence-lp/4802543-02/?fbclid=IwAR1F4UztjesPyboSMj_O7TSivgMh96psHqJ-vf-39CnLqOcCymqFQNamq-4

#008- OSCO BIO:Bristol-based music producer OSCO, has taken over sound systems worldwide through his captivating eastern-inspired original productions. OSCO has distinguished himself with his unrivaled ability to use unique yet powerful drums and captivating themes. Displaying an adeptness for creating Dark and Intriguing arrangements that vary in style. FOLLOW OSCO:https://soundcloud.com/osco_officialhttps://www.youtube.com/c/OSCOMusichttps://oscoofficial.bandcamp.com/releaseshttps://www.patreon.com/user?u=32911112https://www.instagram.com/osco_music/https://www.facebook.com/OSCOmusic/https://twitter.com/oscoproduction

#008- SEPPA: Talks about his journey from his days as “DUSKKY”  to present day.We also dig into being creative in the pre & post pandemic! In addition to his 5 tips for creativesBIO:Sandy Finlayson aka Seppa has been producing beats for the best part of a decade, always finding new ways to keep the dance floor interesting. After working with a variety of small labels as Duskky, it was Wonk#ay Records (which he now co-runs with Bunkle and Aytch) that really pushed him into becoming what he is today. Playing a variety of parties, big and small, gave him a feel for what really works and that has influenced his productions up to the present.In 2015 he changed his name to Seppa, releasing a single entitled “Trojan/Coriolis” on AutomAte Recordings in February 2016, which was followed up by the EP ‘Homunculus’ in April that year. In November 2016 he released the ‘Displaced’ EP, which covered a variety of atmospheres and speeds whilst keeping a consistently dance floor friendly sound. After meeting the Slug Wife crew, he turned out a raft of new material including 2018s full length solo album, ‘More’, and a jazz infused hip hop album ‘Bright Spots’ in collaboration with Chalky. 2019 saw him releasing an EP entitled 'Stress' and extensively touring the USA FOLLOW SEPPA:https://seppa.bandcamp.com/https://soundcloud.com/seppamusichttps://www.facebook.com/SeppaUK/

In this episode Clinton talks to Vanessa about her new platform “No Boundaries” that centres around giving equal  opportunities to creatives that aren’t living in the big cities and championing Mental health in music.They also dive into her career, detailing how she got involved in the music industry  while having no connections and becoming a seasoned radio DJ and now holds a position at Sony music. Vanessa also drops her 5 tips for budding creatives, talks love to Drill music while reciting lyrics from “CJ’s Whoopty “ and much more!BIO:  Vanessa Maria champions music and mental health as a DJ, Digital Marketer at Sony, Co-Founder of 'No Boundaries' and former Mental Health Representative at Bristol University. Following on from a Psychology degree, she successfully led campaigns around student mental health and executively produced an award-winning documentary. Having worked in TV and Radio at the BBC, she merges her work in media with activism, combining her love for music with her drive to advocate around well-being.Vanessa first made her mark in music on 1020 radio, where she began using her platform to share her love for underground Trap, Rap and Drill. In the club, Vanessa’s sets showcase sounds from around the world, infusing high-energy Baile Funk rhythms with everything from Afro-Trap to Hard Drum. Having worked with the BBC, BBC 1xtra, Rinse FM, VICE, Channel 4, gal-dem, Mixcloud, Boiler room, Notion magazine, Foundation FM, Eric Festival, 1020 Radio, Pirate Studios and Creative Access, Vanessa is dedicated to mental health advocacy in music, media and beyond.The mental health of black students-https://youtu.be/haQ3JGbEitcNo boundaries- https://noboundrs.com/SOCIAL LINKS:Twitter-https://twitter.com/nessamariawInstagram-https://www.instagram.com/nessamariaw/Soundcloud-https://soundcloud.com/nessamariaw