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We had an incredible chat with about his career within the music industry and his involvement as co founder of studios.

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EP35. Sam Coveney - Co-founder of Small Pond Studios

We first met Sam Coveney at the Pioneer Club in St Albans when we interviewed some fantastic bands as part of our 'Soundchecks' mini Series. One such band was InTechnicolour, a band in which Sam plays drums. Within that conversation it became very apparent that Sam had managed to achieve something so many young producers and musicians dream of; building and running his own studio business. Along with a small collection of talented musicians, Sam founded Small Pond Studios in Brighton, which is the setting for this episode.

Small Pond is an awesome set-up in the centre of Brighton, one of the UK's more vibrant and creative cities. Home to a beautiful studio alongside 6 gorgeous recently revamped rehearsal spaces with, honestly, some of the best equipment we have ever seen in a rehearsal space for hire. Better still it's a super vibey and friendly environment which wears its DIY beginnings on its sleeve with pride.

As incredible as this is, we are more interested in how Sam got to where he is now and what else he wants to create going forward. Sam has truly carved out a career in the music industry, not only as a wicked producer but also writing, performing and touring as a musician and live sound engineer. It's abundantly clear that his success stems from hard work and an ethic to continue pursuing his passion with a desire to learn as much as possible along the way.

New Episode - EP38. Sam Coveney - Founder of Small Pond Studios

We first met ⁠Sam Coveney at the Pioneer Club in St Albans when we interviewed some fantastic bands as part of our ⁠'Soundchecks' mini Series⁠. One such band was ⁠InTechnicolour⁠, a band in which Sam plays drums. In that conversation it became very apparent that Sam had managed to achieve something so many young producers and musicians dream of; building and running his own studio business. Along with a small collection of talented musicians, Sam founded ⁠Small Pond Studios⁠ in Brighton, which is the setting for this episode.

Small Pond is an awesome set-up in the centre of Brighton, one of the UK's more vibrant and creative cities. Home to a beautiful ⁠studio⁠ alongside 6 gorgeous recently revamped rehearsal spaces with, honestly, some of the best equipment we have ever seen in a ⁠rehearsal space⁠ for hire. Better still it's a super vibey and friendly environment which wears its DIY beginnings on its sleeve with pride.

As incredible as this is, we are more interested in how Sam got to where he is now and what else he wants to create going forward. Sam has truly carved out a career in the music industry, not only as a wicked producer but also writing, performing and touring as a musician and live sound engineer. It's abundantly clear that his success stems from hard work and an ethic to continue pursuing his passion with a desire to learn as much as possible along the way.

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This episode is really heavy...

EP33. Kaspar's Blues Pilgrimage & The Vitality of Context - KBR Blues

Kaspar 'Berry' Rapkin, Blues artist from the UK joins us once more, this time to talk through his most recent visit to New Orleans, the hub and home of Blues music. We discuss his amazing experience and the profound lessons he has brought back.

Blues music comes from hardship and the most awful circumstances, but it is a part of history we must not forget.

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To find out more about Kaspar and KBR Blues you can check out our 2022 episode all about him and his music in our previous episode - EP11. Kaspar Berry Rapkin: Blues Music is Folk Music

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EP32. Coping With Lapses In Confidence as a Musician

Do you ever sit down to practice or write a song and feel so unconfident in your ability that you give up? Or maybe the relentless writer's block beats you down to the point of calling it a day. Yeah, us too!!

If studying music taught us anything, it was that everyone struggles with the motivation to keep practising sometimes. It's hard, as you get better, so does everyone else around you, it can feel like a constant game of catch-up.

In this episode, we chat through some of the many experiences and approaches we've had to tackle this horrible feeling. So if this is something you suffer from, as we do, maybe we can give you some tips and tricks to work through this process.

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Our first full length video episode! Now available to watch on Spotify and listen everywhere else!

EP31. Leaving Uni - Thing's We Didn't Expect About Post University Life

https://anchor.fm/openback/episodes/EP31--Leaving-Uni---Things-We-Didnt-Expect-About-Post-University-Life-e22sdru

Our first full length video episode! Now available to watch on Spotify.

EP31. Leaving Uni - Thing's We Didn't Expect About Post University Life

https://anchor.fm/openback/episodes/EP31--Leaving-Uni---Things-We-Didnt-Expect-About-Post-University-Life-e22sdru

Openback Podcast - Bison Face

Welcome to the second instalment of Openback Soundchecks; the miniseries where we take our own advice by going to gigs and networking with musicians and other industry professionals.

In this episode, we chat with Ernie from the band, Bison Face. Bison Face in its current setup, is Ernie's project, he writes, records and organises the whole operation. Often pulling in other musicians to flesh out his live shows Ernie is working hard to grow his music career.

Is seeing your musical project as a business a good thing, lets discuss!

So turns out the video episode thing is VERY popular! We’re thrilled you’re all enjoying it. Luckily for you (and us😅) recorded multiple episodes that’s day with a bunch of different guests!

Next one is out on Monday at 5am.

For now though, if you haven’t watched/listened to the Soundcheck No1 with Tobie and Sam from InTechnicolour, you absolutely should. If you HAVE listened, please send it to a friend you think could benefit from tuning in as well.

You can WATCH our latest episode on Spotify!

This is episode 1 of a new format we are doing called Openback Soundchecks!

Soundchecks is our new mini-series!!
Over and over again we have said that networking is the name of the game. So, where better to find a bunch of musicians and industry professionals than at a gig?

So after our industry guest episode with Alex Eales, promoter and manager at The Pioneer Club he invited us down to do some interviews with an incredible lineup of bands during their soundcheck. This is episode no.1 with Toby and Sam from the amazing band InTechnicolour.

Unfortunately Tristan couldnt make it to this one so I was left to hold the fort on my own!

Soundchecks 1. InTechnicolour at the Pioneer Club Listen to this episode from Openback on Spotify. Soundchecks is our new mini-series!! Over and over again we have said that networking is the name of the game. So, where better to find a bunch of musicians and industry professionals than at a gig? So after our industry guest episode with Alex Eales,...

Openback Soundchecks no.1

Soundchecks is our new mini-series!!
Over and over again we have said that networking is the name of the game. So, where better to find a bunch of musicians and industry professionals than at a gig?

So after our industry guest episode with , promoter and manager at he invited us down to do some interviews with an incredible lineup of bands during their soundcheck. This is episode no.1 with Toby and Sam from the amazing band .

Unfortunately Tristan couldnt make it to this one so I was left to hold the fort on my own!

Stream now and WATCH on Spotify!
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EP29. The Art of Ugly - What We Learnt From Matt Kersey

After the success of our podcast episode with Matt Kersey of Kersey Guitars, we thought we would take the time to backtrack and discuss what we learnt.

Something which stood out to us was how so much of what Matt described could be applied to songwriting and other disciplines within the music industry. The idea of starting the creative process by designing something ugly, fascinated us.

Furthermore, as a business owner, Matt has gone through the motions of starting something from scratch and he introduced us to some steps in this process, we haven't considered before. Also, his awareness of 'burnout' and mental health is something we were keen to discuss in more detail.

https://anchor.fm/openback/episodes/EP29--The-Art-of-Ugly---What-We-Learnt-From-Matt-Kersey-e20ljd2