DROPPED

• "I'm the breadwinner, you're the lottery winner". Amy Wadge on hard times, 'Thinking Out Loud' and an 8-year lawsuit

  In this episode we talk with Grammy-winning songwriter and artist Amy Wadge. At 37, Amy was a struggling artist and songwriter, like so many of us searching for some kind of meaning. Enter fresh-faced unknown singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. The rest as they say is history... Sheeran's 2010 EP 'Songs I Wrote With Amy' is exactly what it sounds like: songs he wrote with Amy. In 2014 the two of them co-wrote "Thinking Out Loud", a humongous worldwide hit and the subject of an 8-year plagiarism lawsuit, which was ultimately dismissed. Amy has written with many great artists including Alicia Keys, Camilla Cabello, Keith Urban, John Legend, Kylie Minogue, our very own Greg Holden, and so many more. She tells us what it was like for her in the early days, what it felt like to have a huge hit, then get sued and then bounce back. We discuss her passion for music theatre and talk about the difficulties we face in our industry today. Please enjoy this inspiring conversation with the incredible Amy Wadge. --------------------------------- If you're enjoying listening to 'Dropped' please consider joining the community and aiding us in creating future episodes of the podcast at patreon.com/droppedpodcast Thanks! - Matt & Greg   More from Amy Wadge: instagram.com/wadge1975   More from Dropped: instagram.com/droppedpodcast [email protected]

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• The Season 2 Comeback: Too Controversial for YouTube, Too Tired for TikTok

  We’re back. Season two. Did you also think it might never happen? In this episode, we catch up after a much-needed break, talk about why YouTube banned our channel for using our own music, and unpack the burnout that came from trying to play the social media game. We cover a lot; from Greg’s bold move to release his new album without streaming, to the fundamental importance of community around music and why we’re both done chasing algorithms. We also share the cover songs we made of each other’s music, which turned out to be both emotional and a little terrifying (Spoiler: Greg's took 2 hours, Matt's took 2 months). This season, we’re doing things differently. Less clout-chasing, more connection. If you’re tired of the noise too, you’re in good company. - Matt & Greg

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• Season 1 Finale; What We Learned & What’s Coming Next

  In this finale episode, we reflect on how far we’ve come, the key lessons we’re taking away, and the ways we’ve grown while making this podcast. We discuss how our conversations - with each other and our guests - have reshaped how we approach our careers and overcome challenges. Even more significantly, we explore how the lessons we're learning from relaunching our music careers can apply to anyone navigating adversity. Thank you for being part of the DROPPED journey! We have big ambitions for the podcast and can’t wait to share what we have in store for Season 2! Much love, Greg & Matt ------------------------------------------ If you're enjoying listening to 'Dropped' please consider joining the community and aiding us in creating future episodes of the podcast at patreon.com/droppedpodcast   More from Dropped: instagram.com/droppedpodcast [email protected]

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• Hit Songwriting in the Golden Age & Building Something Bigger Than Yourself; A Conversation With Sacha Skarbek

  In this episode we speak with Sacha Skarbek; the songwriter behind numerous hit songs including monster hits You're Beautiful (James Blunt) & Wrecking Ball (Miley Cyrus). In a career at the top which so far spans 20+ years Sacha has worked with artists including James Blunt, Jason Mraz, Lana Del Rey, Robbie Williams, Adele, Alec Benjamin and many many more. We discuss his life changing breakthrough with You're Beautiful, the pitfalls of success, building something bigger than yourself and his current project, guiding the next generation of hit songwriters via The Skarbek Songwriting Academy. We also catch up on our recent challenges and set an almost overwhelming new one!  --------------------------------- If you're enjoying listening to 'Dropped' please consider joining the community and aiding us in creating future episodes of the podcast at patreon.com/droppedpodcast Thanks! - Matt & Greg More from Sacha Skarbek Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SachaSkarbek/ The Skarbek Songwriting Academy: https://skarbekacademy.com/   More from Dropped: instagram.com/droppedpodcast [email protected]

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• Unwrapping our Spotify wrapped; What does it all really mean?

  Tis the season to compare ourselves to everyone else! But why? In this episode we discuss Spotify wrapped and what it means to not only share, but to have these often arbitrary numbers rammed down our throats year after year. Is it all bad? No. In fact, we find a lot of gratitude within this genius, but often misleading marketing campaign from our friends at Spotify. Join us for a side by side comparison of our wrapped numbers, and how we feel about the whole damn thing. Ho ho hold on tight!   If you're enjoying listening to 'Dropped' please consider joining the community and aiding us in creating future episodes of the podcast at patreon.com/droppedpodcast Thanks! - Matt & Greg   More from Dropped: instagram.com/droppedpodcast [email protected]  

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