The Small Room Still Matters

Martin and Billy are back for another filmed episode of The Apollo Audio Podcast, starting with the latest Apollo Audio studio gig featuring Conor Bond, Wire Bugs and High Society.That leads into a wider conversation about small venues, DIY shows and why intimate gigs still matter. Stadium shows can be huge events, but smaller rooms give artists something different: atmosphere, connection, audience response and a place to build properly.They also talk about System of a Down, Oasis, stand-up comedy in stadiums, the Rolling Stones, chart records in the streaming age, and why comparing modern streams with old physical single sales is not always straightforward.The album discussion focuses on Bring Me The Horizon’s Count Your Blessings | Repented, a re-recorded version of their debut album. Billy explains his connection to the band, while Martin tries to understand the value of revisiting an old record with more experience, better production and a much larger audience.Topics include: • Apollo Audio studio gigs • Why small venues still matter • Stadium shows vs intimate rooms • Building an audience before stepping up • The cost and risk of putting on live shows • Streaming-era chart records • Bring Me The Horizon and Count Your Blessings | Repented • Re-recording old albums • Heavy music, niche audiences and artist evolution • Why production quality can change how a record is heardVideo version available on YouTube and Spotify.Find Apollo Audio online: apollo-audio.co.ukThe Apollo Audio Podcast is hosted by record producer Martin Lumsden and musician and studio owner Billy Hills and is recorded at Apollo Audio Hertford.Each episode offers insight into songs, records, and the creative process, drawn from real-world experience in studios and making music.Also available to watch on YouTube and Spotify📍 www.apollo-audio.co.uk📷 Instagram: @apolloaudiopodcast📧 [email protected] Froody Music Production. Production and editing by Martin Lumsden.www.froodymusic.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-apollo-audio-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.