This week Jay and Tony are joined all the way from Australia by Jay and Dan from Jay Wars and the Howard Youth. Their new album 'Love in the Time of Fear' is out next Friday Feb 5th 2016. Pre-order it now from http://www.whiskandkeyrecords.com/
021 - ALI ROSE
This week Jay and Tony sit down with long time friend of the pod – Ali Rose. Ali takes us through the years in which she helped us write some bangers (yes, that’s right – Ali had a big hand in writing some of your favourite BrassKats tunes) and how she took that knowledge out into the wide world – spending time in artist management before returning to her natural habitat; top line writing for the stars and laying down her own tracks.
Writing on International Best Selling Albums in 2015 and with new releases due early 2016 – watch this space. For tracks, social media links and much more check out Ali on: www.AliRoseMusic.com
020- BRENDAN B. BROWN (WHEATUS)
This week Jay and Tony are joined by Brendan B. Brown from everyone’s favourite Teenage Dirtbags – Wheatus.
This was the first ever Skype interview, so forgive the occasion sound issues and due to the time difference it was very early for Brendan and very late for Jay and Tony.
Recorded back in 2015 join us as we embark on a journey of discovery with a band that released one of the most iconic songs of a generation.
Brendan is one of the most hard working musicians the H2WAT boys have come across so sit down and enjoy.
You can find Wheatus at all the usual social media outlets and at www.Wheatus.com
H2WAT: EXTRA 03 - MARKETING WITH MILLIE MANDERS PART 3
The third and final part of our Marketing with Millie series. This week we discuss Social Media on a grander scale, run you through all the different sites you can use and what they are best for.
A big thanks to Millie Manders for her help throughout this series. Millie is now back on the road after the Christmas hiatus.
Catch up with Millie at http://www.MillieManders.co.uk
019 - ELLIOT MASON
2016 kicks off with a bang as Jay and Tony sit down with the hilarious Elliot Mason.
Check out Elliot on iTunes or at Elliot-Mason.co.uk for info, gigs and physical copies of his albums, including the recent re-release of his debut CD, The Day They Turned Jif To Cif.
Happy New Year from all the H2WAT Crew. Catch up on this and all of our other episodes at HowToWriteATune.com
018 - THE SWINGIN' BRICKS
This week is the conclusion of the H2WAT Liverpool tour. Jay and Tony sit down with the hard rocking Keith from The Swingin Bricks. This was the first pod we ever recorded in the morning so make yourself a coffee and join us for episode 18 of How To Write A Tune.
Catch The Swingin’ Bricks on: Soundcloud, Facebook
H2WAT: EXTRA - CHRISTMAS SPECIAL WITH TIMIA (THE LOUNGE KITTENS), MILES AND LIAM (RUMPSTEPPERS)
Cosy up round the fire, wrap both your hands around your Christmas cracker and give it a tug – cause Christmas is about to explode all over your face.
Join Jay and Tony for a special Christmas episode. Timia from The Lounge Kittens, Miles and Liam from RUMPSTEPPERS check into the Podcastle for a Christmas Eve Party not to be forgotten.
Merry Christmas from HoHoHowToWriteATune.
017 - THOM WORTH
Ever wonder if Jay could do a podcast without Tony? This week Jay goes solo and delves into the memory banks of the awesome Thom Worth.
Watch out next year as Thom hits the road with fellow friend of the pod Tim OT on The Leap Year Tour and will almost undoubtedly be found in a town near you in the build up to the big 29.
All gigs are free entry/donations that go to Overcoming MS (you can donate at www.justgiving.com/leapyeartour)
For tour dates, music and much more check out:
H2WAT: EXTRA 02 - MARKETING WITH MILLIE MANDERS PART 2
Millie Manders is back for another H2WAT:Extra for you lucky, lucky people.
This week we move over to the Social Media side of things and more specifically Facebook!
Keep those ears peeled for more H2WAT:Extra episodes coming soon!!!
Check out Millie at: http://www.MillieManders.co.uk
016 - HACKTIVIST
This week Jay and Tony sit down with Timfy and Ben from the UK’s no.1 Djent/Rap/Metal outfit – Hacktivist.
You may notice this is a bit of a noisy episode, that’s because we caught up with the Hacktivist boys in the bar of The Fighting Cocks prior to their big K’Town show. So pour yourselves a drink and just imagine you are sitting at the bar with us.
You can catch everything Hackitivist have been up to, gigs, music and their up and coming album on: www.Hacktivist.uk.com
H2WAT: EXTRA 01 - MARKETING WITH MILLIE MANDERS PART 1
Not satisfied with what the How To Write A Tune boys are giving you?? Desperate for more? Well have no fear we have you covered.
After our episode with Millie Manders, you guys sent us a bunch of messages begging and pleading for more of an explanation on social media and how to use it. Well dont worry kids we have you covered! Millie sat down with us and put together a series based around marketing yourself and your music.
The first in the series is Branding – enjoy.
Keep those ears peeled for more H2WAT:Extra episodes coming soon!!!
Check out Millie at: www.MillieManders.co.uk
015 - SANCHEZ V FIGHTER PILOT
This week Jay and Tony sit down with Markie and Jack from Sanchez vs Fighter Pilot. This was actually the first How To Write A Tune ever recorded so you can hear us figure out exactly what we are doing on the fly, as it happens!
For all your Sanchez vs Fighter Pilot info check them out on:
Twitter: @svfp
Facebook: Sanchez vs Fighter Pilot
Soundcloud: Sanchez vs Fighter Pilot
014 - NATALIE MCCOOL
This week Jay and Tony sit down with the pop maestro Natalie McCool. When you say Natalie's name on Merseyside there is only one response - Class act. Natalie is regularly featured on BBC radio and her new single Cardiac Arrest was recently Q Magazine's track of the day.
To catch up on all of Natalie's news, music and up coming gigs see www.NatalieMcCool.co.uk
013 - ROSS 'SPUD' TAYLOR
This week Jay and Tony sit down with Ross 'Spud' Taylor from Sin Kings. We discuss the good old days of Humbug and Heatham House, remark on the contrasts and the similarities in punk and psychobilly and the complications of progressing from guitar to double bass. Their latest album 'The Devil Makes Three' is available now at all of your usual music outlets including www.LuckyDevilRecords.com where you can also find dates, news and all other info.
Support the podcast, next time you need to buy anything, go to www.HowToWriteATune.com and use our Amazon Portal.
012 - CHAS PALMER-WILLIAMS
Raise your receivers! This week Jay and Tony sit down with an absolute gentleman in Chas Palmer-Williams. The former Lightyear front man tells tales of touring with Steve-O, playing Reading Festival for the first time and reforming 'the most fun band to be in, ever', Lightyear for this years SlamDunk Festival. His debut solo album 'American Smile, British Teeth' is out now via Banquet Records.
Catch all the info on where to see Chas and where to buy this awesome album at http://www.ChasPalmerWilliams.com
011 - BRENDEN O'PREY (THE LAGAN)
This week Jay and Tony sit down with Brendan O'Prey, the powerful front man of everyone's favorite Celtic Punk band The Lagan. We talk about putting on your own nights, scummy 'pay-to-play' promoters, annoyingly good musicians and having to move forward and embrace change. The Lagan are gigging just about always.
Catch up with them on Facebook (or as Brendan puts it allthesocialmedias.com/TheLagan) or at www.TheLagan.co.uk
Support the Podcast - next time you need to buy something online, use the Amazon Portal on www.HowToWriteATune.com and we will get a little kick back.
010 - FRANK TURNER
This week Jay and Tony sit down and speak with Frank Turner about how he got into music, school bands, being tricked into joining Million Dead, great lyrics, old flames and how stripping songs down and going back to basics is not always as simple as it seems. For all the info on Frank's shows, plethora of albums and loads more go to http://frank-turner.com/
009 - JESSIE 'SCARLET' ROBINSON
Jay and Tony return to Merseyside to watch the night turn Scarlet as they sit down with the lovely Jessie Robinson. Jessie tells the boys all about booking shows before she had a proper band, supporting Bob Geldof and playing the Secret Garden Party and proves that not giving up leads to great and wonderful opportunities.
Check out @ScarletBandUK on Twitter and SoundCloud for more details of gigs and the up coming album release.
008 - MILLIE MANDERS
This week Jay and Tony talk to the wonderful Millie Manders. She schools them on the importance of social media, talks about her jazz upbringing, growing into your feet and going solo. Check out Millie's tunes, dates and much more at: http://www.milliemanders.co.uk/
007 - RUMPSTEPPERS
This week Jay and Tony get all Rumpy up in here! Liam (Prof. Panda) and Miles (Man Size Mantis) from RUMPSTEPPERS are in the house. They talk about Electro Swing, reminisce about the good old days, promoting the life out of other people, transitioning from guitar to decks and taking a break from writing in order to let your plans take shape.
Check out RUMPSTEPPERS on all the normal Social media outlets or at www.RUMPSTEPPERS.com