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42. Harvey Semple - It's All Vibes
01:10:40||Ep. 42Harvey Semple Joins Indie Tea Talk! Songwriting, Grunge Roots & DIY Studios!Welcome to another captivating episode of the Indie Tea Talk Podcast! This time, we’re joined by Harvey Semple, a York-based songwriter, producer, and creative whose musical path has taken him from basement band rehearsals to festival stages, community recording studios, and solo releases.Harvey began writing songs as soon as he could play guitar, growing up inspired by grunge, blues, and classic songwriting. After forming bands at a young age and winning Centre Stage, he found himself playing Leeds and Reading Festival while still at school. Since then, he’s studied music production, helped build a community recording studio during COVID, and now balances working in sound for TV with releasing his own music.What’s Inside This Episode? 🎸 Growing up on Nirvana, blues, and jazz and how those influences still shape his sound 🎶 Early bands, York’s local music scene, and jumping onto major festival stages 🏗 Building Scrubs Studio as a community interest company during lockdown 🎧 Studying music production and working in sound for film and TV 🎤 Releasing his debut solo album and what’s coming next ☕ Honest conversation over tea, plus exclusive live performances recorded in the studioFind More Harvey Semple 📸 Instagram: @harvey_semple 🎧 Spotify: Hervey Semple Follow Indie Tea Talk📸 Instagram: @indieteatalk_📘 Facebook: @IndieTeaTalk▶️ YouTube: @IndieTeaTalk🎧 Spotify: Indie Tea Talk PodcastThank you for tuning in and supporting the Indie Tea Talk Podcast. Don’t miss this honest and wide-ranging conversation with Harvey Semple.#IndieTeaTalk #HarveySemple #PodcastEpisode #LiveMusic #IndieMusic #Songwriter
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41. Dan Napper - Healing
55:12||Ep. 41Dan Napper Joins Indie Tea Talk for an Honest and Soulful Conversation!Welcome to another episode of Indie Tea Talk. Today we are joined by Dan Napper, a rising singer-songwriter whose blend of blues-inspired guitar work and heartfelt storytelling is quickly gaining attention across the UK.Dan grew up in Harrogate where long car journeys filled with Queen, De La Soul, Hendrix, Robert Johnson, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe shaped his love of music from the very beginning. That early obsession with guitar eventually led him to Liverpool, where he discovered songwriting and found a new sense of authenticity and direction. Since then, Dan has sold out iconic venues including The Troubadour in London and The Cavern Club in Liverpool, shared his music with packed rooms, and built a growing audience that sings his lyrics back to him at shows.What’s Inside This Episode? 🎤 How Dan moved from blues guitarist to full-time songwriter 🎸 The story behind his first song Nightfall and his upcoming release I’m Never Loving Again 🎶 Why authenticity changed everything for his confidence and his career ☕ Chat about influences, creative challenges, and navigating life as a new artistWhether you are discovering Dan for the first time or already a fan, this is a warm and thoughtful conversation filled with music talk, creativity, and plenty of tea.Find More From Dan Napper 📸 Instagram: @dan_napper ▶️ YouTube: @dannapper 🎧 Spotify: Dan Napper Follow Indie Tea Talk 📸 Instagram: @indieteatalk_ 📘 Facebook: @IndieTeaTalk ▶️ YouTube: @IndieTeaTalk 🎧 Spotify: Indie Tea Talk Podcast Thank you for tuning in and supporting independent artists. Enjoy this uplifting and honest conversation with Dan Napper.#IndieTeaTalk #DanNapper #PodcastEpisode #LiveMusic #SingerSongwriter #AcousticSession
40. Em Louise - It's All About George
01:10:59||Ep. 40Em Louise Joins Indie Tea Talk! Soulful Vocals & Honest SongwritingWelcome to another warm and genuine episode of the Indie Tea Talk Podcast.This week, we’re joined by Em Louise, a soulful UK artist known for her expressive vocals, finger-style guitar, and rich jazz influence.From singing solos at age 11 to studying Music Production & Performance, to gigging across Cornwall and Devon, Em has built a sound rooted in honesty and experience. Her songs explore love, loss, family, and the realities of growing up, all delivered with heart and clarity.Since releasing her first single only a year and a half ago, she’s taken huge steps, working with producers across the UK and Europe, attending songwriting camps in Bucharest, London, and Denmark, performing support slots, and even spending time at Abbey Road. In today’s conversation, she opens up about finding her confidence, her creative process, and the stories behind her live session tracks.What’s Inside This Episode?🎤 Em’s journey from early solos to independent artist🎶 The personal stories behind The Sun & The Moon, Ears, and Fathom☕ Her answer to the Indie Tea Talk tea question (a good one!)🎷 How saxophone became part of her sound🎧 Her experiences with songwriting camps and studio sessionsFind More Em Louise:📸 Instagram: https://shorturl.at/_Qyf2📘 Facebook: https://shorturl.at/3cq6j▶️ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/ZRCci🎧 Spotify: https://shorturl.at/zCB1E🌐 Bandcamp: https://shorturl.at/SWucVFollow Indie Tea Talk for More:📸 Instagram: https://shorturl.at/mcNPy📘 Facebook: https://shorturl.at/6yWwA▶️ YouTube: https://shorturl.at/XRwr3🎧 Spotify: https://shorturl.at/xAp3OThank you for listening and supporting the Indie Tea Talk Podcast.Enjoy this honest and heartfelt conversation with Em Louise.
39. ISSIE - Sleeping Grannies
48:42||Ep. 39ISSIE Joins Indie Tea Talk! From LA Soul to Liverpool Groove!Welcome to another captivating episode of the Indie Tea Talk Podcast!This week, we’re thrilled to host ISSIE, an LA-born, Liverpool-based artist blending soft soul, mellow jazz, and poetic storytelling into something truly her own.From secretly applying to music school in Liverpool at just 17, to performing alongside Gloria Gaynor and The Fratellis, ISSIE’s path into music has been bold, heartfelt, and full of surprises. With collaborations spanning Nashville, Vienna, and Los Angeles, she’s quickly becoming one of the most exciting new voices in modern soul and jazz.What’s Inside This Episode?🎤 Discover how ISSIE went from Orange County to Liverpool’s legendary music scene.🎶 Hear stories from her global songwriting collaborations and sessions.☕ Dive into the meaning behind her live session tracks “darling if i could”, “all of it will show”, and “Lost In Translation”.💬 Enjoy fun quick-fire questions, behind-the-scenes insights, and a cup of tea with ISSIE herself!Find More ISSIE:📸 Instagram: @issieiz📘 TikTok: @issiegoffman▶️ YouTube: @issieiz🎧 Linktree: linktr.ee/issieizFollow Indie Tea Talk for More:📸 Instagram: @indieteatalk_📘 Facebook: @IndieTeaTalk▶️ YouTube: @IndieTeaTalk🎧 Spotify: @IndieTeaTalkThank you for tuning in and supporting the Indie Tea Talk Podcast.Don’t miss this soulful, funny, and beautifully honest conversation with ISSIE!#IndieTeaTalk #ISSIE #PodcastEpisode #LiveMusic #IndieMusic #SingerSongwriter #SoulJazz #LiverpoolMusic
38. L'objectif - The Bare Bones
45:19||Ep. 38🎸 L’objectif Join Indie Tea Talk! This Band Is Forever, Debut Album & Life on the Road 🎶Welcome to another incredible episode of the Indie Tea Talk Podcast! This time, we’re joined by L’objectif — one of the UK’s most exciting young guitar bands, known for their high-energy sound, sharp songwriting, and effortlessly cool live performances.Starting out as two mates jamming in a school music room at just 12 years old, L’objectif have since grown into a standout name in the UK indie scene. With their EP This Band Is Forever receiving praise from NME, DIY, and The Line of Best Fit, and huge performances at Kendal Calling, Latitude, and Left of the Dial in Rotterdam, it’s clear that this band are only just getting started.What’s Inside This Episode? 🎤 How L’objectif evolved from a school project to a festival favourite 💿 The making of This Band Is Forever and its cinematic energy 🌍 Their first international show in Spain and what it meant to them 🏟️ Festival memories from Kendal Calling, Latitude, and Rotterdam 🎶 Balancing moody post-punk tones with pop energy 📝 A glimpse into their debut album and what comes next 🎸 Two exclusive live performances and a fun round of quick-fire questionsFind More L’objectif: 📸 Instagram: @l.objecif ▶️ YouTube: @l.objecif 🌍 Website: L'objectif🎧 Spotify: L'objectif Follow Indie Tea Talk for More: 📸 Instagram: @indieteatalk_ 📘 Facebook: @IndieTeaTalk ▶️ YouTube: @IndieTeaTalk 🎧 Spotify: @IndieTeaTalkThank you for tuning in and supporting the Indie Tea Talk Podcast. Don’t miss this brilliant conversation with L’objectif — a band defining the sound of the new UK indie scene!#Lobjectif #IndieTeaTalk #ThisBandIsForever #PodcastEpisode #LiveMusic #UKIndie #PostPunk #IndieRock
37. Sons Of Sevilla - On The Fly
40:54||Ep. 37Sons of Sevilla Join Indie Tea Talk! Street Light Moon, Touring the U.S., and Finding Sound Between Two Worlds Welcome to another captivating episode of the Indie Tea Talk Podcast! This time, we’re joined by Sons of Sevilla, the brother duo Henry and Reuben Smith, whose music bridges the gap between the soul of the Mediterranean and the grit of the British indie scene.Raised between a family pub in Yorkshire and sun-soaked summers in southern Spain, their music captures the warmth, rhythm, and storytelling of two cultures. Their brand-new album Street Light Moon — produced by Grammy-winning Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas — explores nostalgia, travel, and identity through rich, vintage textures. With singles like Butterfly and Street Light Moon already turning heads and a U.S. tour supporting Skinshape about to begin, the duo are quickly carving out a sound all their own.What’s Inside This Episode? 🎤 Growing up between Yorkshire and Spain and how it shaped their music 🎶 The creative process behind Street Light Moon 🎛️ Recording with Adrian Quesada in Austin, Texas 🌊 Writing songs aboard a fishing trawler in Gibraltar 🫖 How they balance vintage tones with modern storytelling ✈️ Getting ready to hit the road for their U.S. tour with Skinshape 🎸 Exclusive live performances and a round of quick-fire questionsFind More Sons of Sevilla: 📸 Instagram: @sonsofsevilla ▶️ YouTube: @SonsOfSevilla 🎧 Spotify: @SonsOfSevillaFollow Indie Tea Talk for More: 📸 Instagram: @indieteatalk_ 📘 Facebook: @IndieTeaTalk ▶️ YouTube: @IndieTeaTalk 🎧 Spotify: @IndieTeaTalkThank you for tuning in and supporting the Indie Tea Talk Podcast. Don’t miss this warm, soulful, and globe-spanning episode with Sons of Sevilla!#SonsOfSevilla #IndieTeaTalk #StreetLightMoon #PodcastEpisode #AdrianQuesada #BlackPumas #UKIndie #IndieMusic #LiveMusic
36. Henri Gaston - Reflecting
53:42||Ep. 36Henri Gaston Joins Indie Tea Talk! From SoundCloud Beginnings to His Best Songs YetWelcome to another inspiring episode of the Indie Tea Talk Podcast! This time, we’re joined by Henri Gaston — an exciting young artist blending R&B, hip-hop, and indie into a sound that’s entirely his own.Growing up in the Yorkshire Dales, Henri taught himself piano and guitar before releasing his first tracks on SoundCloud. By 17, he’d signed with London-based management, but after stepping away from the industry pressures, he rediscovered his love for music on his own terms. His track Where Are We Going? has already racked up nearly 200K streams, and with a brand-new project on the horizon, Henri is creating his strongest work yet.What’s Inside This Episode? 🎹 How Henri taught himself to play piano and guitar ✍️ Early raps and songs that started it all 🚀 Recording his debut project Spaceship at home during lockdown 🎶 The story behind What Do You Think? and finding his own sound 💿 The highs and lows of navigating the music industry 🌟 A sneak peek at his upcoming project, which might just be his best yet 🎸 Exclusive live performances and fun quick-fire questionsFind More Henri Gaston: 📸 Instagram: @henrijgaston 🎵 TikTok: @henrijgaston ▶️ YouTube: Henri Gaston🌍 Website: Henri Gaston 🎧 Spotify: Henri Gaston Follow Indie Tea Talk for More: 📸 Instagram: @indieteatalk_ 📘 Facebook: @IndieTeaTalk ▶️ YouTube: @IndieTeaTalk 🎧 Spotify: @IndieTeaTalkThank you for tuning in and supporting the Indie Tea Talk Podcast. Don’t miss this heartfelt and exciting session with Henri Gaston!#HenriGaston #IndieTeaTalk #PodcastEpisode #IndieArtist #RB #HipHop #IndieMusic #LiveMusic
