Shotgun Story
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to Shotgun Story, the podcast that has conversations with Indie creators about music, meaning and the point of it all, so that you may be inspired by the journeys of other artists who are doing it for themselves and maybe gain a little more understanding as to why it matters quite so much that you keep creating.
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#014 We love what we do. And we care about the music | Tecla Ciofli
March 04, 2021 10:31 - 37 minutes - 15.1 MBEvery wondered about the music journalists behind the scenes? Tecla Ciolfi (TEXX AND THE CITY) Within the Indie music scene (and I'm talking INDEPENDENT, not genre specific) there are a number of music bloggers, lovers, journalists, and photographers who have your back. Tecla Ciolfi is the leader of that pack. In today's episode, the genius behind Texx and the City talks blogging, how it all began, what inspires her, things you should know about streaming, and starting a company (and INCRE...
#013 Have A Little Faith | Nibs van der Spuy
February 15, 2021 13:41 - 44 minutes - 18.1 MB"Music is the most powerful spiritual force on this planet." Nibs van der Spuy Nibs van der Spuy is one of the most extraordinary and exciting, world acoustic guitarists and exports to come out of South Africa. Raised in the fertile province of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Nibs immersed himself in his natural environment to formulate a truly consummate and original sound. Growing up with the Beatles and learning first hand from traditional Zulu Maskandi guitarists, he quickly soaked up a rich tapestry o...
Music is so immediate | Barry Berk
February 04, 2021 18:28 - 22 minutes - 9.15 MBAn age old story of how music can seduce you away from almost anything Barry Berk | The Bass Station Barry recorded the last few projects I did, and I have a very deep respect for his way with the song - simultaneously sensitive and certain. I was keen to find out more about what drew him away from film-making, and into the music. In this conversation, Barry chats about producing the Josie Field & Laurie Levine collaboration album, the challenge of getting heard in an ocean of new releases...
#013 Music is so immediate | Barry Berk
February 04, 2021 18:28 - 22 minutes - 9.15 MBAn age old story of how music can seduce you away from almost anything Barry Berk | The Bass Station Barry recorded the last few projects I did, and I have a very deep respect for his way with the song - simultaneously sensitive and certain. I was keen to find out more about what drew him away from film-making, and into the music. In this conversation, Barry chats about producing the Josie Field & Laurie Levine collaboration album, the challenge of getting heard in an ocean of new releases...
#012 Music is so immediate | Barry Berk
February 04, 2021 18:28 - 22 minutes - 9.15 MBAn age old story of how music can seduce you away from almost anything Barry Berk | The Bass Station Barry recorded the last few projects I did, and I have a very deep respect for his way with the song - simultaneously sensitive and certain. I was keen to find out more about what drew him away from film-making, and into the music. In this conversation, Barry chats about producing the Josie Field & Laurie Levine collaboration album, the challenge of getting heard in an ocean of new releases...
#011 Do What Feels Right | Conrad Jamneck
January 28, 2021 10:11 - 54 minutes - 22.3 MBIf you're an indie musician in SA, you know Conrad. Or you WANT TO! Conrad Jamneck (STRAB Festival / The Daisy Jones Bar at OMG) Independent artist over there, are you over-thinking things? Conrad Jamneck's got some perspective checks you may be keen to hear... Born into an entertainment family, and with a history in music as long as a life, Conrad is a Sound Engineer, Festival Organiser, Technical Director, Vibe Director, Venue Owner, Consultant, Driver, Psychologist, Assistant and Musici...
#010 Self-Consciousness is The Enemy | Daniel Friedman
January 21, 2021 15:07 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBDid you miss him? Me too! Retired from comedy, here's what comes next... Daniel Friedman is a Joburg-based writer and performer. From 2010 to 2020 he performed under the alias Deep Fried Man, receiving a Comics Choice Award, a Standard Bank Ovation Award and 2 International Emmy nominations as a writer and cast member of the television show Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola. Before this, he self-released two albums as a singer-songwriter. He has also worked as a journalist, columnist and scr...
Self-Consciousness is The Enemy | Daniel Friedman
January 21, 2021 15:07 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBDid you miss him? Me too! Retired from comedy, here's what comes next... Daniel Friedman is a Joburg-based writer and performer. From 2010 to 2020 he performed under the alias Deep Fried Man, receiving a Comics Choice Award, a Standard Bank Ovation Award and 2 International Emmy nominations as a writer and cast member of the television show Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola. Before this, he self-released two albums as a singer-songwriter. He has also worked as a journalist, columnist and scr...
It's Not About You | AusTebza
January 14, 2021 06:25 - 45 minutes - 18.4 MBPart of what forms a generations culture, music ought to stand for something An artist who is not defined by a single genre, AusTebza plays bass guitar and sings like a goddess. She's toured the world (from The Cape Town Jazz Festival and SXSW with HHP, to Australia with Wouter Kellerman), and over the course of her career has had a real influence on the music industry in SA. In today's episode we talk about music that changes peoples lives, making albums in your own language, and what the...
#009 It's Not About You | AusTebza
January 14, 2021 06:25 - 45 minutes - 18.4 MBPart of what forms a generations culture, music ought to stand for something An artist who is not defined by a single genre, AusTebza plays bass guitar and sings like a goddess. She's toured the world (from The Cape Town Jazz Festival and SXSW with HHP, to Australia with Wouter Kellerman), and over the course of her career has had a real influence on the music industry in SA. In today's episode we talk about music that changes peoples lives, making albums in your own language, and what the...
#008 It's Complicated | Matthew van der Want
January 05, 2021 12:49 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBPragmatic, honest, funny, and even more inspiring because of its realness. “If you make somebody feel something, you've kind of succeeded, unless they feel that they hate you.” – Matthew Van der Want In this week's episode, I chat to South African singer, songwriter and legend, Matthew Van der Want. He talks about his complicated relationship with success, living in a constant state of writers block, being disillusioned, collaborating with Chris Letcher, and how music is a fantastic way to ...
It's Complicated | Matthew van der Want
January 05, 2021 12:49 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBPragmatic, honest, funny, and even more inspiring because of its realness. “If you make somebody feel something, you've kind of succeeded, unless they feel that they hate you.” – Matthew Van der Want In this week's episode, I chat to South African singer, songwriter and legend, Matthew Van der Want. He talks about his complicated relationship with success, living in a constant state of writers block, being disillusioned, collaborating with Chris Letcher, and how music is a fantastic way to ...
The Spirit of Collaboration | Tubatsi Mpho Moloi (Urban Village)
December 30, 2020 07:15 - 48 minutes - 19.7 MBReady to stretch into the possibilities of your creative purpose? This conversation will make you feel like anything and everything is possible. Tubatsi Mpho Moloi is a South African born singer songwriter influenced by the sounds of blues, jazz, rock and African folk music. His music asks the audience to be open-minded and exploratory as he brings a collaboration of sound and genre in creating an authentic fusion folk sound. Tubatsi talks freedom and collaboration, learning the rules to b...
#007 The Spirit of Collaboration | Tubatsi Mpho Moloi (Urban Village)
December 30, 2020 07:15 - 48 minutes - 19.7 MBReady to stretch into the possibilities of your creative purpose? This conversation will make you feel like anything and everything is possible. Tubatsi Mpho Moloi is a South African born singer songwriter influenced by the sounds of blues, jazz, rock and African folk music. His music asks the audience to be open-minded and exploratory as he brings a collaboration of sound and genre in creating an authentic fusion folk sound. Tubatsi talks freedom and collaboration, learning the rules to b...
People inspire me. I love people | Gareth Wilson
December 23, 2020 07:04 - 56 minutes - 23.2 MBGareth Wilson (Southern Gypsey Queen | Oppikoppi Booker | Romeos) An open-hearted, multi-angle take on the music industry. So many stories! Gareth Wilson affectionately known as G Willy in the South African music scene is known best known as the Oppikoppi booker, SGQ front-man and owner of several venues and restaurants like Good Luck Bar and Romeos. In today's interview, we talk about what inspires him, the value of learning to play music in a church band, the story behind Southern Gypsey...
#006 People inspire me. I love people | Gareth Wilson
December 23, 2020 07:04 - 56 minutes - 23.2 MBGareth Wilson (Southern Gypsey Queen | Oppikoppi Booker | Romeos) An open-hearted, multi-angle take on the music industry. So many stories! Gareth Wilson affectionately known as G Willy in the South African music scene is known best known as the Oppikoppi booker, SGQ front-man and owner of several venues and restaurants like Good Luck Bar and Romeos. In today's interview, we talk about what inspires him, the value of learning to play music in a church band, the story behind Southern Gypsey...
#005 Still a magic in music | Jay Bones
December 15, 2020 05:48 - 1 hour - 26.9 MBThe commercial route is not necessary for the success of a band. It's been a long while since I laughed so hard... In this honest and hilarious interview, Jay talks about the highlights of his career in music, rehearsing as a solo artist, touring with a band, songwriting, and when good things come from bad. Jay Bones is a songwriter. Nostalgic modernists, disillusioned dreamers & relaxed workaholics, will find moments of clarity in his crafted songs. There is some crooner, a bit of country...
Still a magic in music | Jay Bones
December 15, 2020 05:48 - 1 hour - 26.9 MBThe commercial route is not necessary for the success of a band. It's been a long while since I laughed so hard... In this honest and hilarious interview, Jay talks about the highlights of his career in music, rehearsing as a solo artist, touring with a band, songwriting, and when good things come from bad. Jay Bones is a songwriter. Nostalgic modernists, disillusioned dreamers & relaxed workaholics, will find moments of clarity in his crafted songs. There is some crooner, a bit of country...
#004 The Will & Want to Express | Lucy Kruger
December 09, 2020 10:46 - 55 minutes - 22.7 MBThere is poetry in every cell of Lucy's body. What a beautiful interview! One of my dearest friends and favourite collaborators, Lucy Kruger joins us from Berlin for this episode. She speaks of how music strings memories together, being well behaved, music as a career, and the importance of consistency in engaging with yourself, the world and your craft. Lucy Kruger is a musician from Cape Town, South Africa, who now lives in Berlin. Her solo performance focuses on the bare bones of the ...
The Will & Want to Express | Lucy Kruger
December 09, 2020 10:46 - 55 minutes - 22.7 MBThere is poetry in every cell of Lucy's body. What a beautiful interview! One of my dearest friends and favourite collaborators, Lucy Kruger joins us from Berlin for this episode. She speaks of how music strings memories together, being well behaved, music as a career, and the importance of consistency in engaging with yourself, the world and your craft. Lucy Kruger is a musician from Cape Town, South Africa, who now lives in Berlin. Her solo performance focuses on the bare bones of the ...
#003 Follow your heart | Kwela (Kwani Experience)
December 01, 2020 04:11 - 45 minutes - 18.7 MBTo the question 'Why music?' Kwela answers, 'Why life?' In this episode I chat to Kwela - poet, rapper, producer and vocalist from internationally renowned cult band Kwani Experience. We talk about uncomplicated relationships with your medium, how learning to rap helped him with his vocabulary, touring the world, using the voice as a texture in recordings, how being a dad has impacted his career, and forays into creating solo material (and recording it in his own studio!) The is also the ...
Follow your heart | Kwela (Kwani Experience)
December 01, 2020 04:11 - 45 minutes - 18.7 MBTo the question 'Why music?' Kwela answers, 'Why life?' In this episode I chat to Kwela - poet, rapper, producer and vocalist from internationally renowned cult band Kwani Experience. We talk about uncomplicated relationships with your medium, how learning to rap helped him with his vocabulary, touring the world, using the voice as a texture in recordings, how being a dad has impacted his career, and forays into creating solo material (and recording it in his own studio!) The is also the ...
#002 All together now! | Lloyd-Anthony Smith
November 24, 2020 04:47 - 1 hour - 27.1 MBTales of colabs and the rich SA music scene from resident impresario at Nirox This episode features Lloyd-Anthony Smith, resident impresario from Nirox Sculpture Park and Die Ou Pastorie. A cheerleader for music and arts in South Africa, Lloyd loves the music in this country more than anyone I've ever met. We talk about the richness of the musical landscape here, the story behind Retrofest, the power of collaboration and creating platforms for musicians who SHOULD be seen and heard. He als...
All together now! | Lloyd-Anthony Smith
November 24, 2020 04:47 - 1 hour - 27.1 MBTales of colabs and the rich SA music scene from resident impresario at Nirox This episode features Lloyd-Anthony Smith, resident impresario from Nirox Sculpture Park and Die Ou Pastorie. A cheerleader for music and arts in South Africa, Lloyd loves the music in this country more than anyone I've ever met. We talk about the richness of the musical landscape here, the story behind Retrofest, the power of collaboration and creating platforms for musicians who SHOULD be seen and heard. He als...
#001 Stay Clear | ANDRA
November 20, 2020 04:45 - 32 minutes - 13.1 MBBorn an artist, music was the language ANDRA was given to express that Are you one of the lucky ones who know what you were born for? ANDRA is. And you can hear it in every note of the music she makes. In today’s episode I chat to Namibian-born independent, internationally recognized singer-songwriter ANDRA. We talk songwriting, support systems, creating during a lockdown, and how to know whether you’re on the right path. ANDRA is a classically trained guitarist, studied music and theology...
Stay Clear | ANDRA
November 20, 2020 04:45 - 32 minutes - 13.1 MBBorn an artist, music was the language ANDRA was given to express that Are you one of the lucky ones who know what you were born for? ANDRA is. And you can hear it in every note of the music she makes. In today’s episode I chat to Namibian-born independent, internationally recognized singer-songwriter ANDRA. We talk songwriting, support systems, creating during a lockdown, and how to know whether you’re on the right path. ANDRA is a classically trained guitarist, studied music and theology...
#000 Trailer | Welcome
November 05, 2020 07:55 - 4 minutes - 1.66 MBWelcome to Shotgun Story The podcast that has conversations with Indie creators about music, meaning and the point of it all, so that you may be inspired by the journeys of other artists who are doing it for themselves and maybe gain a little more understanding as to why it matters quite so much that you keep creating. Website · Facebook · Twitter · Insta · Spotify Playlist
Trailer | Welcome
November 05, 2020 07:55 - 4 minutes - 1.66 MBWelcome to Shotgun Story The podcast that has conversations with Indie creators about music, meaning and the point of it all, so that you may be inspired by the journeys of other artists who are doing it for themselves and maybe gain a little more understanding as to why it matters quite so much that you keep creating. Website · Facebook · Twitter · Insta · Spotify Playlist
Trailer | Welcome to Shotgun Story
October 22, 2020 05:56 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBA songwriter's search for meaning... Welcome to Shotgun Story, the podcast that has conversations with Indie creators about music, meaning and the point of it all, so that you may be inspired by the journeys of other artists who are doing it for themselves and maybe gain a little more understanding as to why it matters quite so much that you keep creating. Music : Be Brave | Shotgun Tori Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ShotgunTori Insta https://www.instagram.com/shotguntori/?hl=en Tw...