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The Inner Sleeve: Digital Liner Notes
by Lights And Lines
Welcome to The Inner Sleeve, digital liner notes for the modern world by Lights And Lines, an independent music collective and record label. Since recorded music first began the liner notes have given listeners an exclusive behind the scenes look into the artist and album. Some look further back at where the artist was and what they were doing at the time leading up to the recording. Sadly, in the age of streaming these little windows into the creative process have been largely lost - and we don't think that's good enough. Instead Lights And Lines has brought liner notes up to date as podcast.
Episodes
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The Endangered Species... Part 2
This week it’s Part 2 of our interview with Phil Thomas, and we’re talking about the role of reviewers in the current musical landscape. Where record labels strive to curate, perhaps the role of the reviewer is remove some of the barriers between musician and listener and help us reconnect with…
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The Endangered Species Part 1
This week is the first in a 2 part interview with friend of the label Phil Thomas. Phil is an acclaimed musician, songwriter, and long-time reviewer of music. He’s written an eBook which will be released soon called The Endangered Species about the role of the music reviewer today. The digital...
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DOUBLE ALBUMS in the modern era... Do they still have a place?
Do double albums still have a place in a world where the music industry is driven by singles, streams, playlists, and shuffles? Surely there's room for this glorious artform in 2025 and beyond? We discuss this very topic in this weeks episode of The Inner Sleeve Podcast... --------- We hope…
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The anatomy of a song PART 2...
This week we continue the conversation about The Anatomy of a Song touching on the simplistic beauty of songwriting, and when not to use a loop pedal (amongst other things!). --------- We hope you're enjoying the podcast, please do hit subscribe and tell your friends if you do! You can follow the...
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The anatomy of a song... Part 1
From initial thought to final release... How do we write songs What makes a song good - or bad? When is a song finished? Can it ever be perfect? Do we even care? And so on... As you can imagine we had a REALLY long conversation on this one that wandered into all sorts of other areas - so it’s a 2...
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How did COVID change the music industry?
I suspect not many people had taking part in a global pandemic on their 2020 bingo card, yet we all did it! On this weeks episode of The Inner Sleeve we talk about how Covid affected, and is still affecting, the music industry. The world changed quickly and in a dramatic way for many of us. But...
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Albums that SAVED us...
Sometimes an album just lands at EXACTLY the right time in your life. Maybe you didn’t know you needed it, but you REALLY did. Perhaps you knew you needed something, and there it was. There are perfect albums, and then there are albums that are perfect for particular moments. We discuss all of…
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Bag with no handles... the Spotify outtakes
Not every recording session stays completely on topic. In fact our good friend and co-host GRIM17 spends quite a bit of time editing hours of recordings down into manageable 20-30 minute chunks for you to indulge in. Every now and then we save some of the offcuts that are interesting, funny, or...
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Time to give up SPOTIFY?
With recent news that Spotify owner Daniel Ek has invested some of his vast personal fortune into the weapons industry we thought it was time to discuss Spotify. How can independent musicians balance making an ethical and moral stance against this behaviour - by say boycotting the platform - with...
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Bigger, Longer, Uncut...
Last week we spoke about Music in Film and TV. We actually spoke a LOT about it when we recorded the episode, and as it's quite a popular topic we thought we'd release some of the rest of the conversation as a bonus episode too. Topics range from biopics and Aladdin, to Wild Wild West and of…
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Music in Films and TV...
This week on The Inner Sleeve Podcast we discuss Music in Films and TV. What soundtrack do you find inspiring, beautiful, and perfect? What needle drop moment makes or breaks a film or TV programme for you? We discuss all of this and more! --------- We hope you're enjoying the podcast, please do...
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The Death of a Rockstar...
In the wake of the very sad news that Ozzy Osbourne left us to join the great gig in the sky this week, we recorded a quick episode of The Inner Sleeve Podcast that talks about grief. We explore the idea of collective mourning, how music and musicians are emotional anchors for us all, and the...
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Bridging the gap...
This week The Inner Sleeve takes a slightly different form with Mike Five providing some well needed label updates! Background music: We Apologise for the Inconvenience (instrumental), Mike Five Robotic Fantasy, Rebel Tramp Escape Hatch Fever, Gozer Goodspeed Sharks, GRIM17 ft Abby Oliviera All...
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MERCH: Stickers, Shirts, and Selling Out
Does commodifying your art undermine your ethos? Or is merch an artistic extension of expressionism? And how else are you supposed to pay the rent!? Whether you think it's possible to fight the system and still run a Shopify page or not we delve into the big wide world of Merch for indie...
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The MYTH of OVERNIGHT SUCCESS in the music industry...
This week we discuss the myth of overnight success in the music industry. The idea that some unknown artist suddenly goes viral, signs a big deal, and becomes a household name is one of the most persistent and misleading myths in the music industry. With the exception of perhaps a handful of TV...
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Lets talk about GENRE...
What is genre? Is it still important? Does it help or hinder the creative process? Does it even exist anymore? We try to answer these questions and more on this weeks episode of The Inner Sleeve Podcast. --------- We hope you're enjoying the podcast, please do hit subscribe and tell your friends…
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How to PITCH your song to the PRESS with Roland Monger
The leading independent music review website Listen With Monger is - unbelievably - a one-man passion project. Roland Monger gets hundreds of submissions every week, he picks his favourites and writes about them. We dive into some of the Do's and Don'ts of submitting music to the press based on...
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Origins of a RECORD LABEL...
Where did it all begin? Who are you? What are you doing here? WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING AT ME? These are questions we're often asked so it's time to answer some of them as we explore the origins of Lights And Lines... --------- We hope you're enjoying the podcast, please do hit subscribe and tell your...
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AI in music: Threat, Tool, or Toy?
In this episode, we dive into the world of AI and music and ask ourselves, is AI a creative tool, a threat to the industry (and humanity itself!), or just the latest tech toy? Is it in fact all and/or none of the above? And so on... --------- We hope you're enjoying the podcast, please do hit...
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Beth Sarah joins us to talk about building a COMMUNITY
Can an independent musician make it on their own? And if not who do they need around them? And how do they build a team? There's lots to unpick here as our first ever guest host Beth Sarah brings the topic of community to the pod. --------- We hope you're enjoying the podcast, please do hit...
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CDs, Vinyl, Tapes - Why do we LOVE physical media?
What is it about a CD, or a record, or even a tape that just makes everything in the world feel that little bit better? We explore why physical media in music is a wonderful thing that should be preserved! --------- We hope you're enjoying the podcast, please do hit subscribe and tell your…
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Favourite pieces of musical GEAR
This week on The Inner Sleeve Podcast we address the question on the tip of everyone's tongue... what's your favourite piece of musical gear? An episode for musicians, producers, and gear geeks everywhere, keen to find out about the tools that shape perfect sound. What is the secret behind the...
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How to navigate SOCIAL MEDIA in 2025 - a guide for musicians!!
This week on The Inner Sleeve Podcast our hosts attempt to help independent musicians navigate S ocial Media in 2025. We explore the what, how, and "why am I doing this!?" in some detail. Is it helpful? No idea! But here's 3 different perspectives and we'll will probably come back to this topic…
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Origin stories... Part 1
This week on The Inner Sleeve Podcast we discuss origin stories. Is it true that Gozer Goodspeed was a a shooting star that came plummeting into the heart of Devon one winter solstice? Was GRIM17 forged not formed, mentored by shadows and listened to sirens instead of lullabies as a child? Is…
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BONUS: The politics of CHEESE!
The episode about Politics in Music was so popular we thought we'd share the rest of the conversation where we discuss the politics of CHEESE! We hope you enjoy this short bonus episode... --------- We hope you're enjoying the podcast, please do hit subscribe and tell your friends if you do! You...
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Are BANDS just BRANDS now!?
This week on The Inner Sleeve Podcast we ask the important question - Are BANDS just BRANDS now? Is your band a brand? Have you branded your band, created a #bandlife hashtag and set sail into a sea of corporate marketing? Or maybe you have an identity, which isn't really a brand, unless it is?...
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Does ANYONE know ANYTHING about the music industry?
This week on The Inner Sleeve podcast we discuss the music industry, does anyone actually know anything about it? I mean someone surely does right? We try to navigate the complexities of an industry rife with scam artists and opportunists and have a bit of a laugh at the same time. --------- We...
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Politics in music...
This week on The Inner Sleeve podcast we’re talking about politics in music. Is there a place for politics in music? I mean… yes… surely? Isn’t music innately political anyway? Isn’t everything political? What is non-political? Well let’s find out... Plus we wander off into all sorts of other…
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What would YOU do with Ed Sheeran or Taylor Swift levels of fame?
This week on The Inner Sleeve we talk about fame and fortune. What would you do if your music suddenly blew up and you became a rich and famous? The money, influence, and resources would change anyone's life. Would it be worth it? Who knows, but it's fun to talk about! We hope you're enjoying the...
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Who do we make music for?
This week on The Inner Sleeve podcast Mike Five, Gozer Goodspeed, and GRIM17 discuss who we make music for and why. Plus we wander off into several tangents to be honest with you so there's that to look forward to as well... We hope you're enjoying the podcast, please do hit subscribe and tell…
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How to get out of a creative rut...
This week on The Inner Sleeve Podcast we explore creative ruts and how to get out of them. We touch on some strategies to help out when inspiration is hard to find, and how we can still be productive even if we aren’t feeling our most creative. And at the end of the podcast there's even a special...
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Was music culture better before the internet?
Welcome to The Inner Sleeve, a behind the scenes podcast from Lights And Lines - your favourite independent record label. This week we talk about music culture - was it better pre-internet? What does that even mean?! Find out more about Lights And Lines at headlightsandwhitelines.com x
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Mental health and music
Welcome to The Inner Sleeve, a behind the scenes podcast from Lights And Lines - your favourite independent record label. This week we talk about mental health and music. This is obviously a huge topic with lots of threads to pull on. Here we've resolved nothing but it's important to start the...
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Best ways to lose money as a musician
Welcome to The Inner Sleeve, a behind the scenes podcast from Lights And Lines - your favourite independent record label. This week Mike Five, Gozer Goodspeed, and GRIM17 talk about some of the very best ways to lose money as a musician - and how to avoid them! If you like what you hear please do...
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Bad gigs...
Welcome to The Inner Sleeve, a behind the scenes podcast from Lights And Lines - your favourite independent record label. In our first episode Mike Five, Gozer Goodspeed, and GRIM17 talk about Bad Gigs. If you like what you hear please do hit subscribe, and why not check out the label at...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Inner Sleeve, digital liner notes for the modern world by Lights And Lines, an independent music collective and record label. Since recorded music first began the liner notes have given listeners an exclusive behind the scenes look into the artist and album. Some look further back at where the artist was and what they were doing at the time leading up to the recording. Sadly, in the age of streaming these little windows into the creative process have been largely lost - and we don't think that's good enough. Instead Lights And Lines has brought liner notes up to date as podcast.
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