The Seahouse Records Podcast

Episode 12 Emker Cel's From The Waves

Jonny Swift interrogates songwriter / producer Matt Kassell and drummer Howard Connor about the making of the 2018 album From The Waves by Emker Cel. 

Episode 11: Jonny Swift's Kalimera

Seahouse director and superstar DJ Deb Henry talks to Jonny Swift about his 2023 album Kalimera. Matt Kassell from Digital Man Studios, where the album was made, also sits in. 

Episode 10: Peter Kassell - Both Kinds Of Music

This podcast is a family affair as Matt interviews his dad, Guitarist Magazine Guitarist Of The Year 1997 Peter Kassell, about winning the competition and the production of this album which we were very happy to give a first digital launch to a few years ago after its original release on CD back in the day. 

Episode 9: Seahouse 2023 Year in Review

Matt looks back at 2023, the biggest and busiest and bestest year so far for the Seahouse Records Label. This podcast features music from the 15 artists who have released tracks with us in the year 2023. 

Episode 8: Pearl and the Piano’s Mrs Jones Story

Pearl and the Piano share the story of their single 'Mrs Jones'; from the writing process through to recording, including technical insights behind the version of 'Mrs Jones' released to the world. The duo discuss one or two "wrong turns" they took with the song along the way and talk candidly about what they learned from this as a songwriting partnership, whilst pinning down the Pearl and the Piano hallmark sound.

Episode 7: Reckless Abandon Track-by-Track Listening Party with Mark Docherty & Isabella Silvers

Award winning Journalist Isabella Slivers interviews Mark Docherty over Zoom as they discuss his debut album Reckless Abandon, they talk about the story behind each track, Guinness, inspiration and mental health struggles. 
Join the party & listen to the album yourself here: Spotify Apple MusicYouTube Signup to hear more on Mark's latest updates and releases at markdocherty.com 
Checkout Isabella Silvers Fantastic newsletter Mixed Messages here: Mixed Messages

Episode 6: Deb and Don (one)

Seahouse directors Deb Henry and Donna Dacre introduce themselves and discuss issues surrounding females in the music industry, from the Seahouse label to the wider scene. 

Episode 5: How Emker Cel Came To Be Understood

Emker Cel talks us through the making of his single Understood, from initial piano parts to studio demos with Field Music and the final product released as a single in the summer of 2023. 

Episode 4: Jonny Swift’s Story Of Luna

Seahouse artist Jonny Swift is grilled about the making of his 2021 album Story of Luna by Jamie Bosanko, with arguable assistance from Matt Kassell. Please, stick with it. 

Episode 3: My Life as a Prater Monk

Prater Monks' Mark talks to his old mate Dave about his musical journey so far. The friends discuss Mark's life as an unsuccessful but committed musician, why he keeps doing what he does and why he is so excited about the new Prater Monks single "Dignity" (released 19th June on Seahouse Records - Streaming on all platforms)