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Before The Crowd

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Recorded around the globe, Professional Musician Guy Monk takes the podcast world by storm with "Before The Crowd". Join Guy as he dissects the entertainment industry, all things pop culture and the true life of performers away from the stage. Put in your earphones and listen whilst Guy interviews international acclaimed artists, scientists and people who can give us an insight as to what’s going on inside the mind’s of performers. Everyone is welcome!!!!

Recorded around the globe, Professional Musician Guy Monk takes the podcast world by storm with "Before The Crowd". Join Guy as he dissects the entertainment industry, all things pop culture and the true life of performers away from the stage. Put in your earphones and listen whilst Guy interviews international acclaimed artists, scientists and people who can give us an insight as to what’s going on inside the mind’s of performers. Everyone is welcome!!!!

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#030 Celebrating LGBTQIA+ History Month (With Katy Pickles)

Welcome everyone into the latest episode of Before The Crowd. In episode #030 we are celebrating the end of LGBTQIA+ History month by talking to Katy Pickles. Katy is an open pansexual artist who discusses with us the challenges she has faced coming out and her own mental health journey.  We break down stereotypes, equality and also what hurdles Katy has faced in her own life. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting down with Katy and listening to her story as an artist and working within the music industry. So put your headphones on and drink some green tea as you settle into the latest episode of Before The Crowd. 
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#029 Charity Special: Meet Again (With Dion Joseph)

Hello everybody and welcome into Before The Crowd. In Episode #029 I sit down and talk with Artist Dion Joseph. Dion discusses his debut single, 'Meet Again' and what the song means to him. All proceeds raised from 'Meet Again' will be donated to the North London Hospice. If you would like to help make a difference, donations can be made here https://northlondonhospice.org/support-us/donate/  You can also access 'Meet Again', as heard at the end of the episode, here https://spinnup.link/396994-meet-again 
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#028 The Best of 2020 Omnibus

A special episode: A huge thank to you everyone for all of your support over 2020. For the final episode of the year here is the Best of 2020 Omnibus for Before The Crowd. 
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#027 Are you Ready for the Country? (With Shannon Hynes)

Joining me in this episode is returning guest, Shannon Hynes. Not only do I have the great pleasure of playing drums for Shannon but I also get to talk to her about her latest EP 'Country Words'. Pour yourself a drink and settle in as we dissect the EP track by track and learn about how each song came to life. We discuss the songwriting, recording and release process for the songs as well as why country artists all seem to be obsessed about songs about alcohol. This is one not to miss.
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#026 Special Edition: Remembering Eddie Van Halen (Raw Recording)

Welcome everyone to this one off (and very sad) special of Before the Crowd. After hearing the tragic news of Eddie Van Halen’s passing I decided to release this podcast. No intro music, no editing, just the raw feeling of loss after hearing the news. Eddie, you are a true rock god and your music and memory will live on forever in our hearts. Rock in Peace!! 
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#025 Digital Souls and Analogue Men

It's September, Autumn is here and this is the first episode of the fall. My guest this time is Giulio Ambrogi, the lead singer and guitarist from Djoolio. We discuss the differences between live music in Italy and The UK as well as adapting to recording music from home. Djoolio's new single 'Get Out' can be heard here on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hUA7QM6tiEVY1R9PqWBsk 
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#024 Poltergeists and Function Gigs

Welcome to Before The Crowd. This time I am joined by singer/songwriter Nathalie Miranda. The episode kicks off with Natalie’s single ‘Poltergeist’ and we discuss the meaning and music video behind the song. Nathalie has performed on the illustrious Jools Holland show and makes her living recording, performing and writing on the London music scene. Except now that has all changed, is there a way back for music in 2020?  Find out here on Before The Crowd.
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#023 Is Classical Music Dying? (With Jenni Watson)

Welcome back to Before The Crowd! Join me, Guy Monk, as I interview Jenni Watson and we discuss if classical music can survive. The post lockdown world is in a time of social distancing and strict guidlines. So how can classical concerts and theatre productions still carry on? Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer and generally fantastic person Jenni watson helps us understand this. We dissect where the current music industry is, the problems it faces and if there is a way to overcome them. Is classical music really dying? 
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#022 Being an International Artist (with Dani Hart)

The Queen of my Intro Theme herself, Dani Hart joins me this time on BTC. Dani is someone who can call herself an International artist in every sense of the word. She is a Rock/Metal vocalist from Chile, trained in London and how making an impact on the Belgium music scene. Dani discusses her experiences both good and bad, the safety of women at gigs and all things rock. Pour yourself some green tea and settle in for the chat you don't want to miss. 
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#021 Country Words (With Shannon Hynes)

This episode kicks off with 'Country Words' the latest single from country artist Shannon Hynes. Shannon discusses her new single, the impact of her music in lockdown and where she thinks the UK country scene is heading next. Shannon and I have played and recorded together and worked with the producers of Tom Odell, Florence and the Machine and share a love of all things country. In this interview we get to the heart of music, the relevance it plays in our lives and living for happiness. It was such a great pleasure to have Shannon as a guest on before The Crowd!
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#020 Creativity, Songwriting and NYC (With Alex Lleo)

Happy Bank Holiday BTC listeners. This time I am joined by renowned artist Alex Lleo. Alex is a leading singer-songwriter on the UK music scene and is just back from NYC where he recorded his latest record. I had the great experience of sharing the stage with this fantastic musician many times and in this episode I get to pick his brain about our industry. Alex tells us about his experiences with management companies, how working in America helped rejuvenate his creativity and how he got the name Alex Lleo.
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#019 Are Session Musicians now Irrelevant? (With Ollie Dixon)

We have our first ever returning guest on BTC. Ollie Dixon (virtually) calls in to discuss how the music industry has changed for him since our last chat. Ollie is one of the most prominent up and coming young session drummers on the UK music scene. We discuss how the music industry has shifted into something that none of us could have imagined and where to go from here. Don't miss this interview with Ollie part deux! 
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#018 What Is The Future Of Music Education? (With Aled Roberts)

Welcome everyone to the first ever virtual interview to be featured on Before The Crowd. Who better to do it with than my good friend, multi-instrumentalist and Pioneer Music Educator, Aled Roberts. Aled is a music technology extraordinaire and describes how he is pushing the boundaries and paving the way for online music education. During this difficult time of the global pandemic and the UK in lockdown Aled and I talk over Skype to discuss what is in store for the music industry and music education. 
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#017 The Relevance of Session Musicians (Before The Coronavirus Outbreak), With Oli Dixon.

Hey everyone, hope you are all safe and with your loved ones at this difficult time. Nothing is stopping Before The Crowd though! In this episode I interview Oli Dixon about the role of session musicians in 2020. This interview took place before the Coronavirus outbreak, so we won't be diving into that in this episode. Listen to Oli as he talks about his worst gigs, how he recovered from them and how to build confidence in yourself as a musician. We talk about how to draw inspiration from other musicians, playing in the blues scene and general music chit chat. Stay safe, much love. Guy xx
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#016 The Doctor of Rock N Roll Talks About Her UK Tour (With The Kut)

I am very excited this episode to be sat having a cup of tea with The Kut. Princess Maha drops into Before The Crowd to talk about her upcoming UK tour. We discuss how The Kut cracked the Rock Charts with a Top Ten spot on the debut album, stories of being on the road and how she gained her real life Doctorate!!  The Kut initially released their music through Princess Maha's record label and have taken the world of rock by storm. Now they continue to push the boundaries of music in 2020 with a fantastic UK tour that is not to be missed. Listen to it here on Before The Crowd with me, Guy Monk.
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#015 Composing, Haircuts and Superheroes (With Luke Cooper)

March is here and my first guest this month is Luke Cooper. Luke is Composer Project Coordinator at AudioNetwork. He tells us how he has been involved in getting the music for The Avenger's Endgame Movie trailer, organising the recordings for some of the biggest albums of 2020 and how he manages and oversees some of the world's top composers. Luke shares his values and undying passion for music and encourages people to never stop doing what they love. This is one of my favourite interviews so far and I'm sure you are going to love this latest episode of Before The Crowd.
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#015 Composing, Haircuts and Superheroes (With Luke Cooper)

March is here and my first guest this month is Luke Cooper. Luke is Composer Project Coordinator at AudioNetwork. He tells us how he has been involved in getting the music for The Avenger's Endgame Movie trailer, organising the recordings for some of the biggest albums of 2020 and how he manages and oversees some of the world's top composers. Luke shares his values and undying passion for music and encourages people to never stop doing what they love. This is one of my favourite interviews so far and I'm sure you are going to love this latest episode of Before The Crowd.
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#014 The Lunar Month (With Sammy Penniston)

Welcome to the month of February, this week I am joined by Sammy Penniston, the bassist of Luna Bay who are one of the hottest new bands in the Indie Rock scene. Sammy takes time out from his European tour dates to come and chat on 'Before The Crowd'. Sammy gives us an inside look at working with management companies, playing the band's first gig and the perils of international touring. Join Sammy and me as we discuss the future of streaming music, recording in the studio and the best bits of playing live!  Be sure to check out LunaBay's upcoming gig, follow the link!! https://www.facebook.com/events/896570864095850/
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#013 Does Equality Exist in 2020? (With Karlyn King)

Is the world of music really a place where equality exists? Join me, Guy Monk as I sit down with Researcher, Lecturer and Vinyl Guru Karlyn King as we discuss the topic. We look at The 2020 Brit Awards, the lack of women and the media coverage that this subject has gained. Karlyn gives us an insight into how females in the industry are categorised, the workshops she is running to try and change this and also her love of vinyl. Listen to it NOW on Before The Crowd!!  
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#012 How Can Psychotherapy Help Musicians?

It is the time of the 'January Blues' so what better than a podcast on effective treatment methods and coping strategies? In this episode of Before The Crowd I am joined by Emily Duffy who has an extensive history giving pastoral support to young musicians and songwriters. We discuss the benefits of psychotherapy, how it can be applied and the importance of expression through music. Emily talks about her future plans as a therapist, her current work placements supporting alcoholics, drug addicts and we also get some great tips on where to seek professional help. See the links below! Don't miss out on this insightful episode into the world of psychotherapy right here on Before The Crowd.  https://www.musicmindsmatter.org.uk/ https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/?gclid=CjwKCAiAgqDxBRBTEiwA59eENxK8f0-csHVy_92tpSqIrzrzYHsJy6F9fA-NsEvYho_PtbzbUrSFUBoCWSYQAvD_BwE https://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/
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