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First up tonight I was joined in the studio by Graeme, Elaine and Joe from Phoenix Chroi. The group – who also feature Darren on guitar – are based in Woking and joined us just ahead of a busy summer of festival appearances. They released their first album, Songs From the Last Five Years, last year and are currently planning their second. Find out more at www.phoenixchroi.com. Click above to listen back to the interview, where they chat about the origins of their name, putting on their own gigs, and much more. Click below to see them playing live in the studio.
Next up I was joined by singer-songwriter LJ Howard. Based in Southend, LJ previously had minor success performing in bands before going solo, and he released his debut solo single Nothing Lasts Forever earlier this year. LJ is currently recording new material for release soon and live performances to go with it – look him up at www.lj-howard.com. Click above to listen back to him chatting about appearing on TV with a previous band, what LJ stands for and plenty more! See him and guitarist Pete playing live in the studio below.
Lena Fiagbe – You Come From Earth
Sonic Boom Six – Monkey See, Monkey Do
Into Horizon – Time & Tide
Phoenix Chroi – Destruction
PHOENIX CHROI IN THE STUDIO
Phoenix Chroi – Mighty (live in session)
Jefferson Airplane – White Rabbit
Phoenix Chroi – Crossroads (live in session)
The Ramones – Blitzkrieg Bop
Phoenix Chroi – Beaches (live in session)
The Specials – Monkey Man
Lazy Habits – Hindsight Bias
LJ Howard – Nothing Lasts Forever
LJ HOWARD IN THE STUDIO
LJ Howard – Too Late (live in session)
John Legend – All of Me
LJ Howard – All of the People (live in session)
Seal – Daylight Living
LJ Howard – Nothing Lasts Forever (live in session)
Origami Noise – Nicolas Steno’s 374th Birthday
