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Welcome to Surprise Notes! A Girls Rock London podcast. Girls Rock London is a music project for girls, women, trans people and non-binary people in London, and we’re here to...
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Welcome to Surprise Notes! A Girls Rock London podcast. Girls Rock London is a music project for girls, women, trans people and non-binary people in London, and we’re here to tell you that there’s no such thing as a mistake when you’re making music, only surprise notes.
This series of Surprise Notes! was recorded remotely during the summer of 2020 by Estella Adeyeri, to coincide with Girls Rock London’s summer project. 100 young people between the ages of 11-16 took part in our summer project, which consisted of seven weeks of music-making, skill sharing and staying creative together whilst physically apart due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
The aim of Surprise Notes! was to provide additional resources and inspiration for young folks on their creative journey. Estella interviewed Girls Rock London alumni and asked them to share their experiences of taking part in our previous projects and music camps, spoke to artists about how they were staying connected with their practice and their collaborators during lockdown, and, spoke to Girls Rock London team members about staying mentally healthy and also flexing those creative muscles during the enforced downtime of the pandemic.
This series of interviews with artists and the GRL team is a perfect listen for anyone looking to learn a little bit more about Girls Rock London, or those simply seeking to gain advice or motivation for their own artistic endeavours. So get comfy, tune in, and get inspired!
You can follow Girls Rock London here:
Instagram: @girlsrocklondon
Facebook: @girlsrocklondon
Twitter: @girlsrocklondon
Website: girlsrocklondon.com/
Artwork Design by Emily Kerr.
Illustrations by Imo Stanley.
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This series of Surprise Notes! was recorded remotely during the summer of 2020 by Estella Adeyeri, to coincide with Girls Rock London’s summer project. 100 young people between the ages of 11-16 took part in our summer project, which consisted of seven weeks of music-making, skill sharing and staying creative together whilst physically apart due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
The aim of Surprise Notes! was to provide additional resources and inspiration for young folks on their creative journey. Estella interviewed Girls Rock London alumni and asked them to share their experiences of taking part in our previous projects and music camps, spoke to artists about how they were staying connected with their practice and their collaborators during lockdown, and, spoke to Girls Rock London team members about staying mentally healthy and also flexing those creative muscles during the enforced downtime of the pandemic.
This series of interviews with artists and the GRL team is a perfect listen for anyone looking to learn a little bit more about Girls Rock London, or those simply seeking to gain advice or motivation for their own artistic endeavours. So get comfy, tune in, and get inspired!
You can follow Girls Rock London here:
Instagram: @girlsrocklondon
Facebook: @girlsrocklondon
Twitter: @girlsrocklondon
Website: girlsrocklondon.com/
Artwork Design by Emily Kerr.
Illustrations by Imo Stanley.
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Episode 9: Nova Twins
6 APR 2021 · In this week's edition of Surprise Notes!, Estella chats to Georgia and Amy from the explosive rock band Nova Twins! Estella caught up with them during the early days of lockdown to discuss how they formed their band, and how they've managed to keep making music together despite being physically apart. Nova Twins are a rock duo from South East London and Essex, who formed in 2014. Refusing to conform to any template, the duo fuse bass-heavy, grimey punk, taking inspiration from artists as divergent in style as N.E.R.D., The Prodigy, Betty Davis, Missy Elliott and New York Dolls. As such, the best friends have turned rock on its head, injecting their songs with boundless energy, barely controlled rage and heavy riffs. Always dressed head-to-toe in designs they’ve made themselves, Nova Twins are capturing a unique moment in time with their genre-bending methods, capturing fans of all demographics with a riotous attitude and boundless resilience. Nova Twins' music - www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsJI_b2PTQY14m 34s -
Episode 8: The Big Moon
6 APR 2021 · In this week's edition of Surprise Notes!, Estella chats to the 4-piece indie rock band The Big Moon. Despite lockdown interrupting their album tour schedule, they've still been working together behind the scenes on new material, and learning how to use easily accessible tools to stay creative whilst apart. The Big Moon are a London four-piece band formed in 2014 by Juliette Jackson. Their debut album 'Love in the 4th Dimension' was released in 2017 and was nominated for the prestigious Mercury Music Prize the same year. Last summer they raised funds for Girls Rock London by offering guitar and bass tuition online. The Big Moon's music - www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO3XT1tpgQY15m 17s -
Episode 7: Music, Writing and Music Journalism with Stephanie Phillips
6 APR 2021 · In this week's edition of Surprise Notes!, Estella chats to Stephanie Phillips about combining a passion for music and writing into a career in music journalism, and she shares advice for others interested in entering this field. Stephanie Phillips is a musician and music writer from London. She performs with the band Big Joanie, and also performs solo under the name Stef Fi. She has written for publications such as The Guardian, Dazed Magazine, She Shreds and more. Steph's writing: steph-phillips.com/ Big Joanie: bigjoanie.bandcamp.com/18m 54s -
Episode 6: Music and Mental Health with Joanne
29 MAR 2021 · This week, Estella speaks to GRL volunteer and advocate for positive Mental Health in the Music Industry, Joanne. She takes us through the reasons why both listening to and creating music can have so many benefits for our own wellbeing, and highlights some brilliant resources for anyone who might be struggling at the moment.12m 40s -
Episode 5: Zine Making with Seleena
16 MAR 2021 · In this week's edition of Surprise Notes!, Estella chats to zine maker Seleena about the shared history of music scenes, fandoms and zines, and learn how to make and share zines of our own! Seleena Laverne Daye is a textile artist, zine maker and workshop facilitator. Bradford born and Manchester raised, her work features topics relating to race, class, sexuality and gender whilst being heavily inspired by '90s popular culture. Seleena's art: www.seleenalavernedaye.co.uk/ Seleena's zines: zinesandting.bigcartel.com/13m -
Episode 4: Drumming! with Thomo from Camp Cope
12 MAR 2021 · In this week's edition of Surprise Notes!, Estella chats to Thomo (aka Sarah Thompson), drummer for the Melbourne-based all-women rock trio Camp Cope. Plus there's a special guest appearance from her cat Veebs! Thomo has been drumming in Camp Cope since 2015, and first started drumming in her early teenage years. She also works for Melbourne-based independent record label Poison City Records.13m 56s -
Episode 3: Electronic Music-Making with Naomi from Omnii Collective
12 MAR 2021 · In this week's edition of Surprise Notes!, Estella chats to Naomi from Omnii Collective about sampling and other forms of electronic music making. Naomi is a live sound engineer and a musician, and she also runs workshops and organises events with Omnii Collective. Omnii is a collective based in London, aiming to inspire women and non-binary people to operate in all aspects of music production. They run workshops to provide and supplement technical knowledge in both the studio and in live sound. Omnii Collective: www.omniicollective.com/21m 2s -
Episode 2: Freewriting with Shakira Stellar
26 FEB 2021 · In this week's edition of Surprise Notes!, we take a look at some poetry and lyric writing tricks with drummer and poet Shakira Stellar. Shakira's joyful artist/ song: The Steady Heart by Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith www.youtube.com/watch?v=az7md4Yao3c Follow Shakira Stellar on Instagram: @shakira.stellar19m 48s -
Episode 1: Teshay Makeda and the Power of Singing
26 FEB 2021 · Estella chats to former GRL Young Music Leader Teshay Makeda (aka Makeda Sunshine) about vocal tips and writing tricks and the power of using your voice. Teshay Makeda (aka Makeda Sunshine) is a South London based singer, songwriter, and performer. Her music style is a mixture of Reggae, Soul and RnB. Find Teshay on Spotify under Teshay Makeda Insta: @makedasunshine16m 16s
Welcome to Surprise Notes! A Girls Rock London podcast. Girls Rock London is a music project for girls, women, trans people and non-binary people in London, and we’re here to...
show more
Welcome to Surprise Notes! A Girls Rock London podcast. Girls Rock London is a music project for girls, women, trans people and non-binary people in London, and we’re here to tell you that there’s no such thing as a mistake when you’re making music, only surprise notes.
This series of Surprise Notes! was recorded remotely during the summer of 2020 by Estella Adeyeri, to coincide with Girls Rock London’s summer project. 100 young people between the ages of 11-16 took part in our summer project, which consisted of seven weeks of music-making, skill sharing and staying creative together whilst physically apart due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
The aim of Surprise Notes! was to provide additional resources and inspiration for young folks on their creative journey. Estella interviewed Girls Rock London alumni and asked them to share their experiences of taking part in our previous projects and music camps, spoke to artists about how they were staying connected with their practice and their collaborators during lockdown, and, spoke to Girls Rock London team members about staying mentally healthy and also flexing those creative muscles during the enforced downtime of the pandemic.
This series of interviews with artists and the GRL team is a perfect listen for anyone looking to learn a little bit more about Girls Rock London, or those simply seeking to gain advice or motivation for their own artistic endeavours. So get comfy, tune in, and get inspired!
You can follow Girls Rock London here:
Instagram: @girlsrocklondon
Facebook: @girlsrocklondon
Twitter: @girlsrocklondon
Website: girlsrocklondon.com/
Artwork Design by Emily Kerr.
Illustrations by Imo Stanley.
show less
This series of Surprise Notes! was recorded remotely during the summer of 2020 by Estella Adeyeri, to coincide with Girls Rock London’s summer project. 100 young people between the ages of 11-16 took part in our summer project, which consisted of seven weeks of music-making, skill sharing and staying creative together whilst physically apart due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
The aim of Surprise Notes! was to provide additional resources and inspiration for young folks on their creative journey. Estella interviewed Girls Rock London alumni and asked them to share their experiences of taking part in our previous projects and music camps, spoke to artists about how they were staying connected with their practice and their collaborators during lockdown, and, spoke to Girls Rock London team members about staying mentally healthy and also flexing those creative muscles during the enforced downtime of the pandemic.
This series of interviews with artists and the GRL team is a perfect listen for anyone looking to learn a little bit more about Girls Rock London, or those simply seeking to gain advice or motivation for their own artistic endeavours. So get comfy, tune in, and get inspired!
You can follow Girls Rock London here:
Instagram: @girlsrocklondon
Facebook: @girlsrocklondon
Twitter: @girlsrocklondon
Website: girlsrocklondon.com/
Artwork Design by Emily Kerr.
Illustrations by Imo Stanley.
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