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Songs nobody asked me for

This is a podcast about chasing a dream that might be past it"s sell-by date. It is hosted by the front man and song writer of The Curve, a UK based indie funk band chasing big dreams and tiny gigs whilst swimming against the tide of a relentless covers band scene. Stories, thoughts and interviews on songwriting, failing, trying again, failing again and maybe finding peace and progress within it all....ultimately a celebration of the joys of being a song writer and player of original music

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00:20:19

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 32: The space...

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2026/03/27

extrovert... introvert...what lies between the ears of someone who doesn't like being the centre of attention, but wants to stand on stage in front of everyone....Discuss.... :)This is a link to a BBC video about the power of being an introvert...https://youtu.be/o1Y4Z0oh1GE?si=P4qiU21rpTeT1odx

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00:20:07

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 31: Throughput...

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2026/03/20

So. Writing songs is complicated. When to bring them to the band, how to sit on your songwriter desire to keep bringing new songs in....its all about throughout!! :)#musicthecurve #songwroting #originalmusic

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00:35:26

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 30: Ode to Cat Rose

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2026/03/13

well we are back with another great interviewer; this time the up and coming Cat Rose. We talk about what it's like to try to be a performer today from a working class background, what it's really like to do a tour and find the perfect metaphor for the struggle to write a song . #catroseofficial #musicthecurve #originalmusic #florenceandthemachine #touring

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00:23:12

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 29: The space...

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2026/03/06

So being in a band is cool...mostly:). And you can get singing or playing an instrument...maybe extra cool. But then, if your the front person, you also have to say something (or not) between songs, beginning and end, etc. So today we think about this. Finding the right vibe for the right audience, wishing I could cultivate a small, and remembering never to diss your 2 person audience!!

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00:26:47

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 28: The good...the...

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2026/02/27

Not all gigs are equal. Some are more equal than others :). Let's consider bad gigs, such as discovering the venue you are playing at is huge when you thought it was going to be small, and the food, playing a festival in the sunshine on Cornish clifftops. And then the bizarre....:)#gigs #maker #musicthecurve #soagetti westerns

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00:21:22

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 27: 'it takes a...

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2026/02/20

So. Not my easiest subject of conversation, but it's time to talk faith baby. I share my early terrible experience of playing in a worship band and my later good experiences. And for me, the spirit talks to me more in music....#musicthecurve #worship #vineyardmusic

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00:54:24

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 26: Discourse with...

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2026/02/13

Here we go, two guys setting the world to rights.... Great to spend time with Rob hearing about his musical journey, the Plymouth musicians co-operative, songwriting and surviving the music scene.Warning....we both like to chat :). Had a great time and hope you enjoy our chat.#robc #Genesis #musicthecurve

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00:24:27

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 25: Minds like...

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2026/02/06

In this episode I share my experiences of the Plymouth musicians co-operative ahead of my upcoming interview with Rob C, and my wonderful experience of setting up a band within my role in mental health. Warm memories which reminds me of the power of music on our mental wellbeing and kept me feeling connected to music and creative when I lacked other contacts on the music scene..... #musicthecurve #mentalhealth #mind #pmc #robc

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00:27:06

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 24: The Elvis...

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2026/01/30

My old music collaborator, Pav is back, and this time in the same room as me, so good sound and a warm chat :). We haven't lost our hedenistic 'life on the edge' rock and roll life style either, as we cram our chat into the 20 minutes we have while I'm roasting potatoes. 'Rrroocckkk 🤘#musicthecurve #brilliantbut #originalmusic #songwriting #elviscostello #roastpotatoes

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00:23:43

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 23: Is that a...

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2026/01/23

Today I talk about my theory of why it's hard to be out playing original music in today's environment. We consider historical pressures (the amazing back catalogue available to covers bands, how the way we listen to music has changed,) and the horizontal eco system of original acts, covers bands and tribute acts.It might almost seem that I have some idea of what I'm talking about! #musicthecurve #ecosystems #originalmusic #songwriting

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00:49:33

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 22: Chatting until...

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2026/01/16

Today I sit down for a chat with my friend Shaun from Horce Divorse.We talk about dads, magic, playing good at awful gigs, playing awfully at good gigs, songwriting and saving the world with love :).I think Shaun is wonderful. Come and see why...#horcedivorse #musicthecurve #songwriting #originalmusic #guitars #tavistock

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00:16:23

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 21: What a...

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2026/01/09

Well.... basically the realisation that I'm easily pleased. A good gig, an interested audience and promotion to league two.....#musicthecurve #gig #bbar #originalmusic #songwriting

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00:18:22

Songs nobody asked me for: And...a New Year special!!...

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2026/01/02

I figured that if I did a Christmas episode I should do a new year one. I'm left with dodgy time line memories, a journey through New Years past, and hopes for this year. Not a new year resolution in sight!!#newyear #musicthecurve #originalmusic #songwriting #plymouth

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00:20:19

Songs nobody asked me for. Christmas special: Last...

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2025/12/26

well. It's not George and Andrew... but hey, I made it to Christmas and here we are still going strong. And now a period of pause, working on new songs, blooding new band members and a host of Christmas pasts... And...i wrote you a little Christmas song too :). Humbug I say.....#musicthecurve #christmas #poptarts #special #songsnobodyaskedmefor #originalmusic #songwriting #plymouth

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00:17:29

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 20: The doing of...

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2025/12/19

Band members assemble....it's time to do battle, though what the parameters of the battle are might be a bit vague.Time to explore this odd but fun experience, as I shared some of my experiences, pains and pleasures of this titanic struggle between covers and originals... Gaaarrr

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00:24:00

Songs nobody asked me for.Episode 19: Testing,...

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2025/12/12

New logo! Snazzy huh!Today we look at one of the great joys of playing original material...going to the recording studio!What's it like to record on a shoestring? Ow hard is laying down double vocals?first experience and how do you deal with your drummer using a quarter of your really expensive time to do a reverse symbol crash.. #musicthecurve #recording #studio #originalmusic #songwriting

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00:18:42

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 18: Why I keep...

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2025/12/05

Why indeed! I felt the need for some more history this week, my different experiences of life and their impact on song elwriting and determination! And yes...I was once a rent collector, and a City boy!

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00:48:31

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 17: In...

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2025/11/28

So excited to be interviewing Craig. Fantastic singer songwriter based in Devon. Long history of different bands, trying to 'make it' in London, holiday camp bands, German marching songs and a small moped too!#craigosment #musicthecurve #singersongwriter #originalmusic #rattrap #johnnycash #guitar

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00:15:28

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 16: Nigel is happy...

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2025/11/21

In this episode I've finally gone live with the podcast!I'm nervous, I'm excited, I'm technology challenged....and other stuff :). #misicthecurve #originalmusic #songwriting #podcast

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00:23:00

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 15: Earl's a...

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2025/11/14

Well. It's all kicking off today. Singers passing out at gigs, did the Plymouth acoustic cafe have canopies or canapé 's on the ceiling? Playing gigs with a drum machine and having to borrow a guitar.... and the dogs are back! .wow. all in one pod :)...#musicthecurve #singersongwriter #originalmusic #sunstroke #songwriting #Plymouth

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