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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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00:18:22

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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00:17:16

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 14; Paying...

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2025/11/07

So in this week's episode I have to won my guilty secret of having been to see a tribute acts and enjoyed it! I know, terrible behaviour for this podcast.But today I'm interested in what it's like to be a tribute acts, what would make me enjoy one, and what I could never see. And a plea for Bruce to contact me for a chat... A man can dream :) #musicthecurve #brucespringsteen #jonimitchell #originalusic #songwriting #tributeacts #tribute

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00:36:45

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 13: Back in the day

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2025/10/31

Finally get to meet with my London collaborator Pav, but no.....the sound is awful, but yes.....I'm putting it out anyway!! Please hang in there.We consider, punk as an influence, drunk drummers, and gigs with Eddie Izzard....#musicthecurve #eddieizzard #punk #london #original music #gigging

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00:13:34

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 12A: This is sort...

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2025/10/24

My first 'emergency podcast ' to explain why episode 12's run was interrupted on some platforms. What does it say about getting your stuff out there. Mostly....an apology. Back in the swing again next week!! Xx#streaming #musicthecurve #original music #songwriting #music #richardosman #garbage #shirleymanson

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00:20:58

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 12: Feeling groovy..

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2025/10/17

And on we go. Nigel is feeling groovy and glad to be alive. He talks, good gigs, Glastonbury, the multiverse of artists, the ups and downs of song writing and being stopped by the Police (where is sting when you need him! )#musicthecurve #groovy #originalmusic #songwriting #scissorsisters #charlixcx #pulp #alanismorissette #biffyclyro #the1975 #lewiscapaldi #Lorde #raye #gracieabrams #lolayoung #ezracollective #MaribouState

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00:24:09

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 11: My second sexy...

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2025/10/10

In my second interview I meet with John, my long term collaborator and bass player in The Curve.We discuss how we met via a music shop ad, Polish thrash metal bands, playing covers as a backing band for a choir and what happens when you fall on your guitar. Here is a link to the YouTube video of 'Want': https://youtu.be/N20jPg-6ce4?si=ikyPXg2MIp5AN4Si #musicthecurve #bass #thrashmetal #plymouth #platypusuk #theemotions #queen

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00:22:06

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 10: Words appear...

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2025/10/03

today we look at the tricky issues of song lyrics. Like most song writers I'm reluctant to explain what I'm writing about, but today I try...a bit ... Hiding in lyrics, misinterpretation corny lines and the need to rhyme....a minefield best left muddied!! #musicthecurve #lyrics #songwriting #original music #words #jonimitchell #elviscostello #everythingbutthegirl

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00:18:20

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 9: More reasons to...

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2025/09/26

Why do we seek to find a comparison to match something new with? Gigs with table tennis tables, warm vibes and sore throats, and... Could we play an Eagles cover if we needed to???#musicthecurve #songwriting #originalmusic #sting #thebeautifulsouth #jamiroqui #pingpong #cheerful

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00:25:20

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 8. The first...

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2025/09/19

So. The moment of my first interview arrives! Whoop whoop! Meet Brad. Guitarist and all round Essex geezer from The Curve. We are two Essex boys living in Cornwall, and listen to my accent getting broader as I catch up with Brad :).Brad shares his music roots, 'nearly making it' and what it is like to play in both covers and originals bands. #musicthecurve #coversbands #originalsbands #essex #guitarists #walthamstow #bowie #thesweet #slade #1970s

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00:21:38

Songs nobody asked me for. Epiisode 7. And younger...

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2025/09/12

nurture...nature....nature...nurture. In this episode we delve deeper into what enables the creative spark to grow.Featuring radio 2, prod rock, alcoholic classical guitar tutors and strange children's entertainment groups. Oh and a folksy John Denver audio cassette :) #musicthecurve #classicalguitar #prodrock #johndenver #childhood #nurturenature #letusentertainyou #gretchguitars #elviscostello

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00:20:20

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 6: Learning to...

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2025/09/05

First off, I have a bad throat, so forgive the occasional splutter. This is the first of two episodes considering early influences, class struggles and messages, grandparents, what led into all of this and where music was around me as I did my angry young man learning to play bit.....Grrrr. #musicthecurve #originalmusic #songwriting #youth #youthfulness #essex

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00:12:48

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 5: Reasons to be...

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2025/08/29

time for some positive energy and the best things about playing and writing your own material.And merch!And toe tapping.....come pick up the constructive vibe!! #musicthecurve #happy #creativity #livemusic #songwriting #originalmusic #reasonstobecheerful

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00:21:59

Songs nobody asked me for. Episode 4: How not to...

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2025/08/22

what did I do wrong? Maybe what did I do right is a better question. We look at unsuccessful fly posting, cold calls, hiding behind emails and trying to find spaces to 'turn on the charm! :). Was it harder or easier to promote yourself before social media? The blessings of being n bands with lovely people....

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