Music Sounds Better With...

In this episode of the Music Sounds Better With podcast, I speak to singer-songwriter, William Fitzsimmons. We talk about about how growing up with blind parents influenced his love for music, his experience working as a mental health nurse and how he looks after his own mental health. Content Warning: This episode features discussions about anxiety, depression, trauma and suicidal thoughts.

In this episode of  'Music Sounds Better With', I speak to Forest of Dean-based, indie-pop star Devon.Devon and I chat about how he first got into music, releasing new material during lockdown and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, how he uses music to channel his emotions and the power of TikTok.

This episode of 'Music Sounds Better With' features an interview with one of the biggest icons of 90's British pop music, Faye Tozer, from the legendary group, Steps. Faye and I talk about her musical beginnings, how she has dealt with her mental health struggles, the legacy of Steps, and their impact and connection with their fans and the LGBTQ+ community.

On the first episode of series two, I speak to dance music icon CeCe Peniston. We chat about her incredible career, performing for Aretha Franklin, her love for the LGBTQ+ community and of course the impact of her legendary hit single, Finally.

This episode is the final episode of this series, and I just want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported this podcast. In this episode, I speak to Drag Race legend, Jaremi Carey - but you may know him as the artist formally known as Phi Phi O’Hara.We speak about growing up in an abusive household, becoming a drag queen, the good, the bad and the ugly side of being on Rupaul’s Drag Race, and what he does to look after his mental health.

In this episode of 'Music Sounds Better With...' I speak to the voice of S Club 7, Jo O'Meara, about her amazing career. We talk about the glory days of S Club, her brand new solo album that will be out next year, and what she does to help cope with her mental health.

In the sixth episode of 'Music Sounds Better With', I chat to one of my musical heroes; the legendary Marcella Detroit. We talk about the ups and downs of her amazing career that spans over 40 years; including working with Eric Clapton, writing and recording solo material and the breakup and makeup of the iconic duo, Shakespears Sister.

In this fifth episode of 'Music Sounds Better With', I speak to West End star and fellow Polesworth School alumni, Lucie Shorthouse. We talk about her starring role in 'Everybody's Talking About Jamie', overcoming depression and an eating disorder, and also how we both found comfort and solace in music and performing arts whilst growing up.

In the fourth episode of Music Sounds Better With, I chat to the bassist of Stone Foundation, Neil Sheasby about how music has inspired him throughout his life. We also talk about his book 'Boys Dreaming Soul', dealing with grief at a young age and Stone Foundations' new album 'Is Love Enough?'.

In the third episode of Music Sounds Better With, I chat to a musician that has been a huge staple of the LGBTQ+ music scene; Rod Thomas aka Bright Light Bright Light. He has toured and worked alongside many legendary musicians, such as Cher, Elton John, Scissor Sisters and Erasure. We chat about his experiences as an independent music act, what he does to take care of his mental health and his new album ‘Fun City’, out September 18th.

In the second episode of the podcast, I speak to the incredible Anna Kumble, aka Lolly! We chat about her incredibly successful pop career - which spawned numerous hits such as 'Viva La Radio', 'Mickey' & 'Per Sempre Amore' - quitting the music industry, becoming a mum and growing up in a mixed-race family.

In the very first episode of 'Music Sounds Better With...', I talk to the incredibly talented, Billie Myers about her iconic 1997 hit, ‘Kiss the Rain’, her battle with depression, the LGBTQ+ community and coming out, and also about the time she was mistaken for Mel B by a young Spice Girls fan in the US.