{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62bc729dcf1ab400126c1e1b/64f8b9b1aa4e5a0011dc0565?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Steven Milne of The Little Kicks writes songs from the heart","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/62bc729dcf1ab400126c1e1b/1694021730680-d8a5fca17d1656e9931f09bec3a03275.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Today, the Spotlight shines On <strong>Steven Milne</strong>, singer, songwriter, keyboardist and vocalist in the Aberdeen, Scotland-based band <strong>The Little Kicks</strong>.</p><p>The Little Kicks make sophisticated pop music, with three of the members providing vocal harmonies, over songs with enticing guitar hooks, and featuring the seductive sound of analogue synthesizers.</p><p>The band is still supporting their most recent record, <strong><em>People Need Love</em></strong>, which was released back in September 2022. Look for it or link to it through the show notes.</p><p>Steven gave us a wealth of insight into the mind - and heart - of a modern songwriter and performer. Enjoy the conversation.&nbsp;</p><p>------------------</p><p><strong>Dig Deeper</strong></p><ul><li>Visit The Little Kicks at<a href=\"https://www.thelittlekicks.co.uk/about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> thelittlekicks.co.uk</a></li><li>Listen to The Little Kicks’ <em>People Need Love</em> on<a href=\"https://thelittlekicks.bandcamp.com/album/people-need-love\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Bandcamp</a> or<a href=\"https://songwhip.com/the-little-kicks/people-need-love\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> your favorite streaming platform</a></li><li>Follow The Little Kicks on<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/thelittlekicks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Facebook</a>,<a href=\"https://instagram.com/thelittlekicksband\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Instagram</a>, and<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@thelittlekicks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> YouTube</a>.&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://youtu.be/jsl3IBAsEH4?si=uH3BZg5gJBb5M72P\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Elaine’s Dancing | The Little Kicks | Seinfeld</a></li><li><a href=\"https://chem19.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Chem19 Recording Studio</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/class-tourist-morgan-wright-takes-us-through-studio-gear-used-on-his-new-lp/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Is the album concept dead in a music streaming landscape?</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/lewis-capaldi-documentary-how-im-feeling-now-release-date-news\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Lewis Capaldi Documentary Explores the Highs and Lows of Sudden Fame</a></li><li><a href=\"https://daily.bandcamp.com/lists/future-islands-discography-list\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A Guide to the Deeply Emotional Alt-Pop of Future Islands</a></li><li><a href=\"https://scribe.rip/@petepaphides/damon-albarn-four-years-four-projects-snapshot-of-a-polymath-7acf1441f232\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Damon Albarn: Four years; four projects. Snapshot of a polymath.</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670253/how-to-write-one-song-by-jeff-tweedy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">How to Write One Song (book by Jeff Tweedy)</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04rf3zp/p04rdzt7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Little Kicks’ BBC Session</a></li><li><a href=\"https://youtu.be/HsDv-ApD_A8?si=AuXcMHFsQbw5MqGS\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Little Kicks - “Dracula” (video)</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsmjyCU4sNM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Omnichord: Damon Albarn shows how the song Clint Eastwood was born</a></li></ul><p>------------------</p><p>• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate Spotlight On ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. </p><p>• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of Spotlight On in your podcast app of choice. </p><p>• Looking for more? Visit spotlightonpodcast.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Spotlight On email newsletter.</p>","author_name":"Lawrence Peryer"}