Songwriting Our Way Out Of Here

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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.

MARLOCK and Lea G


    • Jul 18, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 24 EPISODES


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    S2 EP08 - Taste Maker 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 23:36


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 27:09


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 39:40


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 25:54


    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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 25:06


    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

    S2 EP03 - Tour Management with Justine Thomson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 32:14


    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

    S2 EP02 - Toplining with Lucy Cadbury

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 26:50


    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_

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 36:52


    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

    S1 EP16 - Christmas Especial 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 25:01


    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.

    S1 EP15 - Social Media Tips For Musicians

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 23:16


    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.

    S1 EP14 - All About Music Distribution Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 29:50


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

    S1 EP13 - Conversations with... Ellie Dixon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 33:38


    In this Episode we talk with the multifaceted Ellie Dixon, a songwriter, YouTuber, Producer and music artist. We cover her journey so far and some stories about her latest single 'Space Out'.

    S1 EP12 - Tastemaker Vol.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 26:02


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

    S1 EP11 - Conversations with...Deliah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 32:28


    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'.

    S1 EP10 - Recording Music at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 30:04


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

    S1 EP09 - Conversations with... Jennings Couch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 28:54


    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´.

    S1 EP08 - Gigs And The Live Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 29:36


    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.

    S1 EP07 - Mental Health in Music

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 23:02


    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.

    S1 EP06 - Releasing a Single as an Independent Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 25:04


    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.

    S1 EP05 - Conversations with... Jenem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 29:38


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

    S1 EP04 - Our Favourite Upcoming Artists

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 27:10


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

    S1 EP03 - Our Creative Process for Songwriting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 20:18


    In this Episode we talk about our creative process when writing songs and inspiration.

    S1 EP02 - How´s Corona Affecting The Music Industry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 22:10


    In this episode we talk about our our take on how COVID-19 is affecting the music industry and what we are doing during this unprecedented time.

    S1 EP01 - Introducing Ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 29:04


    Welcome to the first episode of 'Songwriting Our Way Out of Here'. In this episode we introduce ourselves, talk about our journeys and set the scenes for what the podcast is going to be. Sit down, enjoy and come with us on this ride.

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