Speaks Louder Than Words

Jeff Middleton is a songwriter and guitarist based in Nashville TN. He spoke to Elliott about country music, his band The Dirt Drifters and working with Nashville songwriters like Liz Rose

Dan Carey has produced and written music with artists from Kate Tempest to Kylie Minogue to Franz Ferdinand to Emiliana Torrini and many many more. He invited us into his studio to talk about music, equipment and his record label Speedy Wunderground.

Luke Fitton is a writer and producer for the pop powerhouse Xenomania. As well as writing for and working on records by artists like The Gossip and Girls Aloud, he is also a working musician, currently touring with pop super-star Kylie Minogue.

Emily Phillips got her start in music thanks to her old flatmate Damon Albarn. Since then she's toured the world with her band Transcargo, written hits with John Newman and Rizzle Kicks and is raising a family with her husband, producer Ant Whiting.

Guy Connelly of Clock Opera sits down to talk about the band's debut album, working on the follow up and his creative endeavours outside of Clock Opera.

Critically adored singer/songwriter Marika Hackman sits down with Elliott to talk about songwriting, her music, guitars and Laura Veirs.

Hannah Yadi joins us to talk about writing "Control" with Branko, her eclectic influences and how she goes about making her unique brand of pop.

Up and coming singer/songwriter Theo Altieri and previous podcast guess Matty Benbrook talk to Dave about Theo's career and his songwriting.

One third of The Midnight Beast and up and coming songwriter Stefan Abingdon talks to Dave about writing music for his TV show as well as for pop stars like Selina Gomez.

Royal Blood are touted as the next big thing in rock. Mike and Ben took time out of their busy schedule to sit down and talk to Elliott and Dave about writing their first album.

Ed Sheeran, Paloma Faith and Paolo Nutini are just some of the names that Chris Leonard has worked with. He discusses his career and music with Dave in this episode of Speaks Louder Than Words.

Tim Dellow, one of the founders of Transgressive records sits down with Elliott and Dave to talk vinyl, running a successful record label and having parties shut down by the police

Songwriter/Producer and general renaissance man Mark-Anthony Tieku talks to us about writing with big names, his new album and being a professional rugby player.

As we sign off for the year, Dave recaps some of the best bits from out first year and a bit of podcasting.

Singer/Songwriter Tom Hickox discusses life with musical parents, classical music and his upcoming debut album "War, Peace And Diplomacy" (out Feb 2014)

Singer and songwriter Freja talks to us about her songs, moving from Sweden to the UK and the differences between writing in Stockholm and London

Scott English has been in the business for years writing hits such as Mandy and Hi Ho Silver Lining but also as a performer and a producer. He talks to Dave about his work and shares some of his stories.

Producer/songwriters Red Triangle tell SLTW about their studio in the countryside, inspiration and their mutual appreciation of "Torn".

Sarah McIntosh from The Good Natured talks about her music, being in a band with her brother and songwriting in Sweden.

Ben Harrison talks about working with Rihanna, Emile Sande and others and how he got his big break, whilst working as a receptionist.