Sync The Beat Podcast
A Music Podcast hosted by Alex & Topsy! We talk about music from our lens, unfiltered. Conversations from the angle of a Black-British Diaspora. We want to spark conversations that people are afraid to have. We often have guests weighing in on the conversation, too! You do NOT want to miss out! Follow us on Instagram & TikTok @syncthebeatpod https://www.instagram.com/syncthebeatpod/
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Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
We had such a blast having Kesi from HYPE AND THEN SOME Podcast with us!! She is no stranger to music topics as she co-hosts her own podcast @hypeandthensome
We dive in to great discourses on this episode:
Lockdowns NS vs 10
The need to mainstream black music spaces for EVERYONE to enjoy
Is there a disconnect with modern female rap?
We talk Megan Thee Stallion and Stefflon Don’s new albums
Quiz The Beat is back too! You know we love a good music quiz… but who takes the crown? Kesi or Topsy?
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Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
Tuesday Jul 02, 2024
We're back for another episode! This one sees us talk about the weekend full of music events, mainly Glastonbury and the BET Awards. Topsy and Alex get into a disagreement over whether Dua Lipa and SZA was worthy of headlining the Pyramid Stage. We also discuss the yearly BET Awards winners, and the interesting Usher tribute...
At the end, Topsy puts Alex to the test with a music quiz! How well does he do?
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Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
DJ & Producer PDR joins us on the pod to talk about his life, upbringing, music inspirations and his journey from a budding DJ into a Producer with a sound that's recognisable. With inspirations from KAYTRANADA and humble beginnings quitting his degree in Spain to Glass collecting in a Brighton bar, Topsy and Alex weigh in on the conversation. The African music takeover is also discussed!
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Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
On this episode we have a chat about the most played song of our generation. We take it back to Motown days right through to the 2020's. There are so many instant classics that have changed the landscape of music, and behind every hit there are genius songwriters; we're talking Max Martin, Ester Dean, Kamille, Holland Dozier Holland and more.
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Tuesday May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
We are joined by singer-songwriter & producer, Miriam Franklin to talk about her new single Wishin', which was recently played on BBC Introducing; the world of being an Independent artist, and joining in the conversation of whether TikTok is a priority in being a successful artist these days. We loved having the "Pigeon Queen" with us on the pod ;)
Our favourite game "Guess The Song" is back so tune in to find out who wins... #TeamMiriam or #TeamAlex
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Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Guilty pleasures!!! But Sync The Beats definition of it...
On this ep we talk about music we LOVE that people wouldn't ever think we would listen to. It spans from Rock, Indie, Country and more that we delve into.
Popular artists are thrown into the ring such as Nelly, Tim McGraw, Kacy Hill; and Beyoncé with her latest offering - Cowboy Carter.
During the episode we also throw it back to our memories in Manchester's (now closed) iconic venue in our uni years, Fifth Avenue.
What is your guilty pleasure?
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Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
We have DJ Qdex in the house!
Qdex is a DJ an all round creative that has made waves in the world of music and events. Playing sets at notable places and for brands such as Adidas, he joins us on the pod to talk about DJing, music, culture and events. Hailing from Nigeria, his heritage plays a big part in his creativity, mindset and fashion.
Join Alex & Topsy as they uncover his world in this episode of Sync The Beat. Stay tuned for the game 'Guess the Song' towards the end of the episode... it gets really competitive... but who won?!
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Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
This episode is a divisive one... How would you change an artists trajectory?
There are a lot of things we agree and don't agree with when it comes to our favourite musicians, and there are many things we would change. Image, sound, genre, features - the list is endless.
We discuss artists such as Miley Cyrus, Normani, Rema, Oxlade, Leigh-Anne, Jesy Nelson, Rita Ora, Ruger and many more.
It's an hour full of strong opinions, facts, disagreements, banter and an all round love and respect for artists!
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Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
In this episode, we are joined by Dance Vocalist, Anelisa Lamola!
Anelisa has featured on singles with brilliant DJ's & Producers from the likes of Mistajam, Franky Wah, Wh0, Carly Wilford , Girls of the Internet and more!
Listen as we touch on her upbringing, how she got started in the Dance world, inspirations, juggling different creative careers, and the stories behind the songs she has released!
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Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Welcome to the first ever episode of Sync the Beat!!! Join Topsy and Alex as they candidly talk all things music...
In this episode, we speak about our humble beginnings as friends, our hopes for the Podcast, Carnival, most importantly; how RnB is perceived in the UK.
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