Craig Edmonds: Song writing as therapy, building a band from scratch and The View from This Side.

Craig Edmonds: From Car Journeys to Stage Lights – The Raw Truth of Music and HealingReady to get real? Craig Edmonds drops the Hollywood gloss and gets brutally honest about the power of music, mental health, and chasing that next gig. No sugarcoating, just raw truths from a multi-instrumentalist who’s been through it all—and still loves every minute of the chaos.In this episode:How childhood playlists and car rides shaped Craig’s soundThe true struggle of translating musical ideas into recordingsThe connection between therapy, songwriting, and emotional survivalWhy live performance is a love-hate relationshipThe future of his band and wildest gig dreamsThe layered magic of collaborating and balancing multiple musical projectsAnd epic stories, from smashed records to legendary festivalsTimestamps:00:00 - Meet Craig Edmonds, the multi-instrumentalist hiding behind heartfelt lyrics02:07 - How ACDC’s Highway to Hell set Craig’s musical obsession in motion03:23 - Growing up in Sutton and the explosive local music scene09:43 - The vulnerability behind the latest album “View From This Side”11:41 - Nostalgic hits: Rad Radical’s Wish and the power of songs that define eras15:11 - The dream gig: Taking Dad to Led Zeppelin at the Albert Hall17:20 - First songs, first gigs—The Bunny Song and the early DIY years20:14 - Playing live in the folk clubs and the challenge of quiet music in noisy pubs23:04 - The best show: Drummer Craig and opening for bands at The Sound Lounge26:33 - How therapy shaped the deeper meaning behind his new album29:30 - Saving five albums from a burning building—soundtrack to our lives31:33 - Favorite song to perform and why “Easy Roads” hits different37:17 - The song that finally clicked: “Sweet July” and the art of self-discovery in songwriting39:10 - A song that changed Craig’s view of music from anger to solace—Snow Patrol’s “Chocolate”41:02 - Live moments: When a crowd’s praise melts the nerves away42:28 - Building a band from scratch: Layers, live rehearsals, and future gigs45:24 - Balancing multiple bands and drumming around the local scene47:05 - The big plans: Gigs, recording, and constant evolutionResources & Links:Reaper DAW – Craig’s go-to recording softwareBandLab – Mobile multi-track recorder game changerCraig Edmonds on Bandcamp – Dive into his musicThe Sound Lounge – Local fave for gigs and community vibesCraig Edmonds - Twitter | InstagramWarning (Band) – The early band name in the sceneConnect with Craig Edmonds:TwitterInstagramBandcampAnd if you liked the beautiful chaos of The Sounds Like Us podcast, hit that Like, Follow, Share, and Subscribe button on Instagram, Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts for more untamed stories from the music underground and to support musicians, venues etc etc and independant podcasts like this in our mission to get them out there. Cheers!Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CPMua3yWb9Dl6hwp2WptN?si=eb0fd65a3ac142a8Instagram: @soundslikeuspodcastYouTube: @soundslikeuspodApple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sounds-like-us-stories-from-the-streets-to-the-stage/id1794079541#craigedmondsmusic #cryerartscarshalton #lookingforthemagicrecords #dannygeorgewilson #dannyandthechampionsoftheworld #theeaglesband #thebeachboys #70srock #surfrock #alanmcgee #ukindie#PodcastInterview #indiefolk #NewMusic  #MusicPodcast#LiveMusic #SupportLiveMusic #PodcastCommunity#londonsingersongwriter, #londonmusic, #uksingersongwriter, #singersongwriter,#music, #ukpodcasts, #soundslikeuspodcast, #americanmusic, #americansingersongwriter, #podcast, #musicpodcast, #ukmusicpodcast,#guitars, #musicalinstruments,#thebeatles #SoundsLikeUsPodcast #MusicJourney #eastlondonrecordings#Music #NewMusic #MusicVideo #LivePerformance #MusicLover #InstaMusic #MusicProducer 2026 #VinylCollection • #MusicNews #MusicIndustry #PodcastLife #Conversations #ArtistInterview #StudioSession #MusicDiscovery #NowPlaying #IndependentArtist #UnsignedArtist #BehindTheScenes #InTheStudioPlease like, follow, share and subscribe in all the usual places (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon podcasts, Instagram and YouTube). If you fancy joining me on the podcast, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we’ll get you on.  The Sounds Like Us podcast merch store is now live. Check out https://soundslikeus.myshopify.com/ with code ‘FIRSTPLAY1’ for 15% off tote bags. More items coming soon!Thanks for listening, and enjoy the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.