Ready to get real? Craig Edmonds drops the Hollywood gloss and gets brutally honest about the power of music, mental health, and chasing that next gig. No sugarcoating, just raw truths from a multi-instrumentalist who’s been through it all—and still loves every minute of the chaos.
00:00 - Meet Craig Edmonds, the multi-instrumentalist hiding behind heartfelt lyrics
02:07 - How ACDC’s Highway to Hell set Craig’s musical obsession in motion
03:23 - Growing up in Sutton and the explosive local music scene
09:43 - The vulnerability behind the latest album “View From This Side”
11:41 - Nostalgic hits: Rad Radical’s Wish and the power of songs that define eras
15:11 - The dream gig: Taking Dad to Led Zeppelin at the Albert Hall
17:20 - First songs, first gigs—The Bunny Song and the early DIY years
20:14 - Playing live in the folk clubs and the challenge of quiet music in noisy pubs
23:04 - The best show: Drummer Craig and opening for bands at The Sound Lounge
26:33 - How therapy shaped the deeper meaning behind his new album
29:30 - Saving five albums from a burning building—soundtrack to our lives
31:33 - Favorite song to perform and why “Easy Roads” hits different
37:17 - The song that finally clicked: “Sweet July” and the art of self-discovery in songwriting
39:10 - A song that changed Craig’s view of music from anger to solace—Snow Patrol’s “Chocolate”
41:02 - Live moments: When a crowd’s praise melts the nerves away
42:28 - Building a band from scratch: Layers, live rehearsals, and future gigs
45:24 - Balancing multiple bands and drumming around the local scene
47:05 - The big plans: Gigs, recording, and constant evolution
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