Welcome to Acoustics Unfiltered, whether you're a music lover, a budding musician, or simply curious about the stories behind the songs, Acoustics Unfiltered offers a unique blend of live acoustics, personal narratives, music trivia, and thought-provoking discussions that will enrich your understanding and love for music. Tune in and join us on this captivating journey through the harmonies of life and music.

In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Tafara.

Bio

Tafara was born and raised in Camden, and grew up in a British Caribbean household and was exposed to a range of different genres. Reggae always felt like home, heavily influenced by the rawness and creativity of Amy Winehouse’s music and lyrics has lead Tafara's distinctive New Reggae sound.

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Time stamps

00:00 - 00:11 Intro

00:12 - 05:57- The early years growing up in a creative household and academic life

05:58 - 14:38 First steps into writing and creating music, deciding to be a Reggae artist

14:39 - 20:14 Religion and Music

20:15 - 28:51 The plan for my music, musical inspirations and finding my musical identity

28:52 - 36:34 Tafara discusses and performs the track "Her"

36:35 - 41:02 Making relatable music

41:03 - 51:07 The most Joyful and Most Challenging experiences in my life so far

51:08 - 54:57 Music Game: Bob Marley vs Chronxx head to head, Amy Winehouse, Stephen Marley and Lauryn Hill

54:58 - 62:03 Social Dilemma - Your Partner does not want kids but you do. You find out he had a kid with an ex that he didn't know about but who he wants you to raise together!

62:04 - 67:02 Tarafa Performs her track Selessie's Daughter

67:03 - 70:24 Future projects, the Reggae community and wrap up.

Welcome to Acoustics Unfiltered, whether you're a music lover, a budding musician, or simply curious about the stories behind the songs, Acoustics Unfiltered offers a unique blend of live acoustics, personal narratives, music trivia, and thought-provoking discussions that will enrich your understanding and love for music. Tune in and join us on this captivating journey through the harmonies of life and music.

In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Eleonora.

Bio
Eleonora blends poetic vulnerability with raw emotion, reflecting the highs and heartbreaks of modern life. She is not just a singer-songwriter but a storyteller who connects with her audience through heartfelt lyrics and unforgettable performances.

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Time stamps
00.00 - 00.12 Intro
00.13 - 03.37 Multi lingual effect on how i present
03.38 - 08.24 Languages, Translation and musicality
08.25 - 11.39 Spanish love story
11.40 - 17.19 My music is about self exploration
17.20 - 20.07 From Band Diva to one woman band
20.08 - 26.11 London vibes & Broken relationships
26.12 - 28.21 The Art of Journaling/Songwriting
28.22 - 34.50 Reverie performance and discusson
34.51 - 36.41 Turning Dreams into songs
36.42 - 38.59 Musical Inspirations Alanis Morissette, Chris Cornell , Arthea Franklin 39.00 - 42.59 Head to Head Alanis Morissette vs Janis Joplin
43.00 - 44.54 Sing With , Chill With, Tour With - Pearl Jam, Chris Cornell, Arthea Franklin 44.55 - 49.43 Social Dilemma:Your Spouse has a lovechild with a member of your band
49.44 - 55.08 Performance and discussion of Creator
55.09 - 57.41 What i want people to take from my music
57.42 - 57.56 Outro

Welcome to Acoustics Unfiltered, whether you're a music lover, a budding musician, or simply curious about the stories behind the songs, Acoustics Unfiltered offers a unique blend of live acoustics, personal narratives, music trivia, and thought-provoking discussions that will enrich your understanding and love for music. Tune in and join us on this captivating journey through the harmonies of life and music.

In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Jemerine.

Bio

Jemerine Chan or affectionately nicknamed Jem is a Malaysian-born multigenre singer-songwriter/producer currently based in London. In 2024, Jemerine’s empowering single “Black Rose” awarded a silver medal on Global Asian Creative Award from the music demo category. Her debut performance of “Black Rose” at the prestigious British Kebab Award Show on release day was met with acclaim, setting the stage for a series of upcoming events, including her performances at Chesham Fringe Festival, O2 Islington, Occasions Show, Outernet and more.

Time stamps
00:00 - 00:12 Intro
00:12 - 04:52 Muli-Genre Pop
04:53 - 08: 00 Producing vs Songwriting
08:01 - 15:07 Start of my musical Journey
15:08 - 17:08 Production vs Singing
17:09 - 18:41 The moment I took music seriously
18:42 - 24:01 Family life & other passions
24:02 - 30:44 Performance of Unreal /reaction to performance.
30:45 - 33.36 Musical influences that impact my music
33:37 - 39:59 coming to the UK to pursue a music career
40:00 - 45:32 Sing with, chill with, tour with
45:33 - 50:21 USP of Arianna Grande, Billie Ellish, Lady Gaga
50:22 - 57:46 Social Dilemma
57:47 - 59:24 How i want people to take from my music
59:25 - 67:09 Jemerine performs Never Ever Die /reaction
67:10 - 70:16 Whats next for Jemerine and where you can find her.

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Welcome to Acoustics Unfiltered, whether you're a music lover, a budding musician, or simply curious about the stories behind the songs, Acoustics Unfiltered offers a unique blend of live acoustics, personal narratives, music trivia, and thought-provoking discussions that will enrich your understanding and love for music. Tune in and join us on this captivating journey through the harmonies of life and music.

In this episode, we sit down for a chat with london based Singer songwriter, recording Artist Emmanuel Adenuga

Bio

Emmanuel was the opening/Supporting Act For US R&B Singer Joe in 2010. Started his Solo Career in 2014 releasing debut Introductory mixtape entitled Just Getting Started.

In 2018 he Won an RBE Award For Most ticket Sales in 2018 and Featured on US platform Coast to Coast Mixtapes compilation album in 2018. Shortly after Signing single deal with US label/Distribution/Marketing platform Coast to Coast Mixtapes in 2019,Releasing Single entitled Emmanuel Adenuga - Only Gets Better.

Welcome to Acoustics Unfiltered, whether you're a music lover, a budding musician, or simply curious about the stories behind the songs, Acoustics Unfiltered offers a unique blend of live acoustics, personal narratives, music trivia, and thought-provoking discussions that will enrich your understanding and love for music. Tune in and join us on this captivating journey through the harmonies of life and music.

In this episode, we sit down for a chat with london based Singer songwriter, producer Erica James.

Bio

Erica James is a singer-songwriter and producer from London with a dynamic range. While her voice embodies a sweet songbird, she has the ability to electrify audiences with her powerful vocal presence perfectly suited for stadium rock. Erica is an artist in full command of her gift.

Her style and sound are a fusion of alternative, indie, pop, rock and alternative R&B. Erica's smooth style and captivating storytelling reflects a new direction in British music. A direction not confined by genres, but a celebration of ultimate freedom.

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Time stamps

00:00 - 00:12 Intro

00:12 - 04.52 How Prophets of Rock came about and the origins of Rock music

04.53 -07.31 Wabi sabi embracing ones flaws

07.32 - 13.52 The journey so far as an independent artist

13.53 - 18.03 The lock down experience

18.04 - 23.34 Living and growing up in America in the 90's /London in the 2000's

23.35 - 25.57 Erica talks about her track "Made"

25.58 - 34.12 underestimating, misconceptions and Musical influences

34.13 - 37.04 There is often success in failure

37.05 - 40.25 Head to Head Prince vs David Bowie

40.26 - 42.44 Sing with , tour with, Chill with Beatles, Spice Girls, Florence + Machine

42.55 - 49.37 Social Dilemma - Boyfriend gets you pregnant on purpose to get you to leave university and be his wife

49.38 - 51.20 Erica discusses her Julia Styles track, her debut album and the ups and downs of being an independent artist

51.21 - outro

Welcome to Acoustics Unfiltered, whether you're a music lover, a budding musician, or simply curious about the stories behind the songs.

In this episode, we sit down for a chat with Nandi 55 an American Singer songwriter from San Francisco living in london and Honing her craft

Bio

Nandi55 is a singer/songwriter with a big heart and passion for helping people find the beauty in being their authentic self. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, her music is a combination of Blues, Rock and Hip-Hop, think Tina Turner meets Amy Winehouse. Her songs are a deep reflection of life experiences and observations of the world around her. Her songwriting is raw, vulnerable, unique and powerful, just like her voice. Nandi55 has performed on stages from Oakland to Harlem and even spent time performing on the famous Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. She has always used her voice and platform not just to entertain but to spread the importance of self-love and community. She created the I AM BLUESFOLK online global artist community, as a way to bring creatives together. The community gives support through the ups and downs of the artist journey, which helps artists stay connected, feel seen and be inspired. Nandi55 wants to use her music to heal, educate, and uplift. She believes that artists can affect change and art can create a better world. "

Time stamps

00:00 - 00:12 Intro
00:00 - 03:20 Oakland born and raised, living in LA and superficial Hollywood folk
03:21 - 04:18 People come to L.A to escape or reinvent themselves
04:19 - New York has a different energy to LA, there is more grassroots support.
06:38 - 09:40 Losing my Father was the catalyst for me to see the world
09:41 - 15:01 I am Blues Folk is a community support system for creatives
15:02 - 20:20 Words have power, working on your self is the hardest kind of work
20:21 - 24:31 Sexism and Patriacal behaviours have prevented some women from reaching their potential and dreams
24:32 - 29:38 Black parenting and the battle between a path of Security vs creativity
29:39 - 31.54 We are born with a purpose but Selfish parenting can derail our natural purpose
31:55 - 36:09 Nandi 55 performs a mash up for all the dreamers
36:10 - 45.51 - The Music Game business vs Passion47.37 - 51.19 my voice was tampered with over the years
51.20 - 56:20 Head to head Nina Simone vs Tina Turner vs Lauryn Hill
56:21 - 58:30 How rap was stolen from me
58:31 - 61:17 Nandi performs "I am the reason"
61:18 - 69:24 Men, Relationships and the journey to self love
69:25 - 74:13 Social Dilemma
74:14 - Where to find Nandi55

Welcome to Acoustics Unfiltered, whether you're a music lover, a budding musician, or simply curious about the stories behind the songs, Acoustics Unfiltered offers a unique blend of live acoustics, personal narratives, music trivia, and thought-provoking discussions that will enrich your understanding and love for music. Tune in and join us on this captivating journey through the harmonies of life and music.

In this episode, we sit down for a chat with a the enigmatic Italian Singer/Songwriter V?K. Born in Genoa, before moving to Milan V?K moved to london in 2019 to study music and pursue a music career. His Genre is a form of purpose Pop that blends mass appeal with deeper hidden meanings within the music that will keep you coming back to his songs with different interpretations over and over again

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Welcome to Acoustics Unfiltered, whether you're a music lover, a budding musician, or simply curious about the stories behind the songs, Acoustics Unfiltered offers a unique blend of live acoustics, personal narratives, music trivia, and thought-provoking discussions that will enrich your understanding and love for music. Tune in and join us on this captivating journey through the harmonies of life and music.

In this episode, we sit down for a chat with an artist by the name of Alba In Blue

Bio

Alba’s solo career started off in 2023 with her first release ‘Miedo’, a heartfelt indie pop ballad about the struggles and doubts that arise when starting off as an artist, and the fear of not being enough, among other relatable themes. In her latest single ‘Ashes’ she continues her story that will lead to her upcoming album, where Alba will explore coming of age themes such as love, desire, frustration, life changing decisions, fear of leaving what you’ve always known, failure and determination. Being classically trained, Alba writes her own arrangements and will create her music within an acoustic folky approach. In the future, Alba wishes to be able to live off her music and tour the world for small but dedicated audiences.