The Feeling Sound Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Feeling Sound Podcast. 

We’re delighted to have you with us for this special episode, brought to you once again with the generous support of Kanaval Consultancy—An independent law firm specialising in corporate, commercial, and intellectual property legal services.

Today, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with a true musical legend, Michael B Sutton. Sutty, as he’s known, spent seven incredible years as a staff producer and writer at Motown Records, where he collaborated with some of the biggest heavyweights in the music industry.

Discovered by none other than Stevie Wonder himself, Sutty has composed and produced for icons like Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Smokey Robinson, Cheryl Lynn, and many more. With a career spanning over four decades, his portfolio boasts over 300 tracks, including the disco classic ‘Down to Love Town’ by The Originals.But Sutty isn’t slowing down. 

Along with his wife Anissa, he has embarked on a campaign of new releases seeking to revive some of the classic sounds of that vibrant disco era—all infused with the uplifting Motown sound of the 1970s and the therapeutic qualities that funk brings with it. 

This 'Funk Therapy,' as Michael calls it, is a true celebration of the healing power of music.We had the privilege of catching up with Sutton online at his Los Angeles studio, and we kicked things off by asking him about his earliest musical memories

Join host Mark Reeson on the latest episode of "The Feeling Sound Podcast," proudly presented by Urbanista Magazine, as he sits down with Peter Hooton, the charismatic lead singer of the iconic band The Farm.

Known for their timeless hits like "All Together Now" and "Groovy Train," The Farm has left an indelible mark on the music scene with their unique blend of alternative rock and dance music.

In this engaging conversation, Peter Hooton shares stories from his illustrious career, insights into the music industry, and the creative process behind some of The Farm's biggest hits. From the band's early days in Liverpool to their rise to fame in the '90s, Hooton provides a candid look at the highs and lows of life in the spotlight.

Listeners will also get an exclusive peek into Peter's current projects and his thoughts on the evolution of music over the years. Whether you're a long-time fan of The Farm or a newcomer to their music, this episode promises to be a fascinating journey through the mind of a true musical pioneer.

Tune in to "The Feeling Sound Podcast" for an episode filled with nostalgia, inspiration, and the timeless sound of The Farm. Don't miss this chance to hear from one of the most influential voices in alternative rock!

In Episode Nine of the second season of The Feeling Sound Podcast, we talk to Sheppo and Jonny ‘Echo” of the Liverpool-based band, Columbia. They are a band that is making big waves in 2023.   
Formed in late 2017 by a group of school friends with no previous musical experience, Columbia are just one example of a new authentic ‘Liverpool Sound’ coming out of the North West.  The band’s obsession with being a proper old school, Rock ‘n’ Roll band, is both stoked and driven by their working-class roots.

They draw their musical inspiration from bands such as The Verve, Oasis, Rolling Stones, Stone Roses and The Beatles - Added to this, is a healthy helping of influence from the classic underground and techno dance scene, all culminating in an eclectic overall musical style, that isn’t easy to pin down. Columbia has garnered an enthusiastic and loyal following so far, by playing live and releasing tracks at regular intervals.  Their collaborations in the Studio, with the incredibly talented Producer  (and 'The Heavy North’ Guitarist), Jose Ibanez, have resulted in an impressive back catalogue of ’singles’ so far.  The January release, ’Somewhere I Belong’, with its haunting vocal by frontman Sheppo, was unanimously well received.   The band are being recognised at last, as an important part of the newly emerging Liverpool Music Scene, and are beginning to find their own unique tone and voice within that group of artists.  They continue to go from strength to strength, with a new single, ‘Memory Lane’ in the final stages of production at Jose Ibanez’s, 3rd Planet Recording Studio, in Liverpool.  They are also just about to set out on a mini UK Tour with This Feeling in May, starting in Swansea (4th May), Leeds (6th May), Birmingham (19th May) and finishing in Manchester (20thMay). Get along to see them play live if you can - It’ll be well worth it.

Frontman - Alex Sheppo
Bass & Vocal’s - Jonny Eccleshall
Lead Guitar - Jay Sweeney
Rhythm Guitar - Tom Comer
Drums - Jay Culkin

We chat with Kenny & Jose from the Heavy North about their new track and gigs for 2023.

With an exclusive acoustic performance oi their new single 'where are you now', this is a must-watch interview for all Heavy North fans.

Part Two of our chat with Malcolm Catto

Malcolm Catto is a musician and producer from the United Kingdom. He is best known as the founder and drummer of the jazz-funk group The Heliocentrics, who have released several acclaimed albums since their formation in 2005. Catto has also worked as a producer, collaborating with a range of artists from different genres, including Mulatu Astatke, Quantic, and DJ Shadow. He is highly regarded for his distinctive approach to rhythm and his ability to blend diverse musical styles.

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Malcolm Catto Is a drummer and record producer.

He co-founded and produced the English Psychedelic / Jazz experimental music group, The Heliocentrics.  

Malcolm is the archetypal collaborator, and he’s worked alongside some of the world’s most diverse musical artists.  As well as producing four Heliocentric albums,  he’s also issued collaborations with DJ Shadow, Mulatu Astatke, Lloyd Miller, Orlando Julius all and Little Barrie.

Join me in Part One, as I talk to Malcolm about what music means to him, and his remarkable musical journey so far, as he winds his way home through the busy Dalston Market.

This is a two-part interview, which is available now.

Zeeteah Massiah was born in Barbados and subsequently grew up in London.  She’s been a singer for her whole life. She’s had an amazing and eclectic musical journey, that’s seen her both live and perform globally.  She’s performed with some of the world’s top artists (Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, Sting and JohnnyHallyday, to name but a few), had a number-one dance hit in America and has been in a major West End musical. 

She’s currently collaborating mostly with her husband, Paul Caplin, producing music that’s been drawn from a wide variety of influences, such as reggae, dancehall, soul and jazz.

Paul himself is no stranger to the musical limelight either.  Caplin began his musical career in his early twenties in the New Romantic group ‘Animal Magnet’, and co-wrote their dance track, "Welcome to the Monkey House" in 1981.  He left Animal Magnet to become the “mastermind” behind the 1980’s avant-garde pop project Haysi Fantayzee.  The group disbanded after releasing an album that went gold and three hit singles.  He then launched his own record label, “The Love Organization”,  going on to have success with the artist, Marilyn, with whom he also co-wrote his hit songs.

The Jagged Baptist Club hail from Los Angeles, USA.

The band consists of musicians Blake Stokes, Morgan Ponder, Josh Boyd, and CJ Ramsey.

Their debut album, Reptile Super Show, was released in summer of 2019 on Chain Letter Collective.

November 2021 saw the release of their album “Temptation Death House”  which was immediately championed by Radio Stations such as KCRW, KXLU,  BBC Music, XS Manchester and Radio X.

Having been compared to Primal Scream and Depeche Mode, with influences  including Blur, Public Image Limited, The Birthday Party, and Division  of Laura Lee, their music and live show have garnered positive response  from audiences and critics alike.

They recently toured Europe, Eire and The UK, which is where we caught  up with them when they played at the amazing, The Handyman in Smithdown  Road, Liverpool.

I managed to get some time with Lead Singer, Blake Stokes, before the band went on stage to play their fantastic set.

Let’s be honest, I am no expert in the Country Music genre.

However, following this fascinating glimpse into the life and career of Ben Brookes Belcher, it’s safe to say that that I now know a hell of a lot more than I did! 

Ben was raised in a gritty strip coal mine community in Cabin Creek, West Virginia, USA.  He grew up listening to stalwart Bluegrass and Country legends like Flatt & Scruggs, Merle Haggard and Chet Atkins.  We listen as he takes us on a musical voyage, from playing alongside his Father to touring with musical artists such as, Marshall Tucker, Molly Hatchet, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Black Oak Arkansas, Little Texas, Charlie Daniels, Kentucky Head-hunters, Billy Ray Cyrus, Neal McCoy, Pirates of the Mississippi, John Michael Montgomery, Blackhawk and Joe Diffie, to name but a few.

Ben shares his observations on the current musical climate for his genre, some insightful anecdotes and a few heartfelt personal stories from his lifetime in the music industry.   Along the way, we hear some of the tracks that perfectly illustrate the feelings, emotion and inspiration of this incredible journey,

We hear about his experiences working on recordings with legendary Producer & Engineer Bill Halverson, and how he’s now producing and recording in his own studio, under his own independent label, ‘Timberwolf Records & Production’ in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.  

We learn about some exciting new work Ben has recorded recently, what he’s listening to at the moment for inspiration and what we can expect from ‘The Shack’ studio in the future.  

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The Heavy North are a six-piece blues-rock band from Liverpool, established in 2018.

The line up is Kenny Stuart (Lead Singer), Jose Ibanez (Lead Guitarist & Producer), Andrew Horrocks (Bass Player), Ste Penn (Keyboard player), Mark Rice (Drummer) and Jack Birch (Rhythm Guitarist).

Following their festival debut at the Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) in 2019, the band self-released their debut 4-track EP ‘Dive Bar Blues’ on limited edition 12” vinyl in December 2020.

The Heavy North released their long-awaited, 10-track debut album ‘Electric Soul Machine’ on Saturday 23rd April 2022 (Record Store Day) and announced a UK headline tour, starting in September 2022.

The tour includes their biggest show to date at the Arts Club Theatre, Liverpool on Saturday 24th September where they’ll be performing Electric Soul Machine in full as a 12-piece band.

"The Heavy North freshen up the early-70s rock template with a soulful vocal recalling Corey Glover (The Living Colour) - 8/10" - Classic Rock Magazine (July 2022)

“They’ve been making a great name for themselves at home in Liverpool and they’ve got a great cool blues thing going on” - Chris Hawkins, BBC Radio 6 Music

“Love it. Stunning, absolutely stunning” - Janice Long, BBC Radio Wales