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E50 | Feeling Like Giving Up on Life? Reasons Not To And Why I Signed Coldplay | Simon Williams
FromHow I Became ...
E50 | Feeling Like Giving Up on Life? Reasons Not To And Why I Signed Coldplay | Simon Williams
FromHow I Became ...
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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Apr 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
During the early '90s, Simon Williams pioneered the renowned indie label Fierce Panda, which became synonymous with launching singles by iconic bands such as Coldplay, Supergrass, Death Cab For Cutie, Ash, Keane, The Maccabees, and numerous others. Serving as a cornerstone of London's independent music scene, Fierce Panda bridged the gap between the UK's vibrant musical underground and mainstream charts.
In one of four special episodes filmed at SXSW, we delve into the Britpop era of the '90s, addressing topics ranging from coping with suicide and mental health struggles to emphasising the importance of vocalising one's experiences.
We discuss:
- Childhood in Clapton
- Coping with the loss of your father at the tender age of 5
- Emergence of Britpop and Grunge movements
- Transitioning from NME to establishing your own record label, Fierce Panda
- Collaborating with renowned artists such as Coldplay, Keane, The Bluetones, and others
- Releasing the single that transformed Coldplay's trajectory
- Navigating mental health challenges during a difficult period in 2019
- Offering advice and support for individuals grappling with their mental health
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Follow us @HOWIBECAME__
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Unity & Motion - A London based production company specialising in commercials and branded content
Email: [email protected]
This is a UNIFY Podcast. Produced by Unity & Motion
Credits:
Director: Charles Parkinson
Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie
Editor: Catherine Singh
In one of four special episodes filmed at SXSW, we delve into the Britpop era of the '90s, addressing topics ranging from coping with suicide and mental health struggles to emphasising the importance of vocalising one's experiences.
We discuss:
- Childhood in Clapton
- Coping with the loss of your father at the tender age of 5
- Emergence of Britpop and Grunge movements
- Transitioning from NME to establishing your own record label, Fierce Panda
- Collaborating with renowned artists such as Coldplay, Keane, The Bluetones, and others
- Releasing the single that transformed Coldplay's trajectory
- Navigating mental health challenges during a difficult period in 2019
- Offering advice and support for individuals grappling with their mental health
Watch on YouTube
Follow us @HOWIBECAME__
We're on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook
Unity & Motion - A London based production company specialising in commercials and branded content
Email: [email protected]
This is a UNIFY Podcast. Produced by Unity & Motion
Credits:
Director: Charles Parkinson
Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie
Editor: Catherine Singh
Released:
Apr 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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