In January I found myself reaching for psychedelic records, a genre I have never felt the need to listen to and yet for some reason was suddenly craving.
Part of this I think is to do with the need to escape from the bleakness of January, as well as the bleakness of the news cycle at the moment.
And so if you are also craving some musical escapism then tune in to learn about:
- A brief history of psychedelic music of the 60s
- The iconic music events that defined the decade
- What subsequent genres psychedelic music inspired (and how that differed across the US, UK and Germany)
Happy listening!
5 Feb 2026
E01 // 2026 is the year of PUNK
2026 is the year of PUNK. Or so I claim.
Join me for this topic episode where I explain why I think we should all be a little more Punk this year, including:
- That the age of AI is making is crave authenticity (spoiler: Punk will give that to us)
- How covid made us lose our communities, and how punk will bring that back.
- Can Punk be adaptable?
- And why Punk is the answer to the political and economic state of the world.
Disclaimer: I am not a punk rocker (unfortunately) but I do like punk rock music. I’m commenting on punk as someone removed from the scene and hope that can encourage other non-punk rockers to enjoy punk rock.
Happy listening!
7 Aug 2025
In The Booth with Amira
To wrap up Series 1, join me as I reflect on all the challenges, successes, and lessons of the series.
Confronting perfectionism, listening to Mask Off and exploring the role of live performances for emerging musicians, this episode has it all in an attempt to encapsulate all that Series 1 offered!
Over and out - see you back for Series 2 soon xxx
31 Jul 2025
In The Booth with jeanine
For the penultimate episode of series 1, I'm joined by 3 piece indie-folk and rock group jeanine.
Tune in to hear us chat about the evolution of their band, how their songwriting and sound is changing, and why they prioritise gigs over releasing music.
Also stream the episode to hear the band perform their first single Baby Jean and an unreleased track!
22 Jul 2025
In The Booth with Alex Fay
For episode 10, neo-rnb singer-songwriting Alex Fay joins us in the booth.
Chatting with Alex we discuss her various songwriting projects, how finding her band changed her songwriting approach, and her experience as an independent artist.
Tune in to be the first to hear two unreleased songs!
14 Jul 2025
Ep 9: In The Booth with Dennis Jones
Dennis Jones (aka my tadcu - welsh for grandfather) kickstarts the last month of In The Booth Series 1 with a bang!
A successful singer and double bassist as a child, Dennis chats us through how attending chapel introduced him to music, why he chose to do his Grade 8 singing exam at 81, and his favourite classical composers.
Listen to the end to hear a snippet of one of his incredible performances!
5 Jul 2025
Ep 8: In The Booth with Amira
Host discusses the intricate relationship between music and politics, examining the outrage following politically charged performances at Glastonbury 2025 and exploring music's broader role.
27 Jun 2025
Ep 7: In The Booth with Sydney Syrianna
Indie-pop singer-songwriter Sydney Syrianna shares her musical inspirations and songwriting process, including her evolution as a musician while studying at Berklee College in this interview.
13 Jun 2025
Ep 6: In The Booth with Balestra
DJ and producer Balestra discusses the evolution of his unreleased track, the origin of his DJ name, and the co-founding of his events company in this interview episode.
6 Jun 2025
Ep 5: In The Booth with DJ Asali
DJ Asali discusses her musical evolution from drumming to DJing, her show preparation techniques, and her ambition to introduce Kenyan music to the UK through her DJ sets in this interview.
4 Jun 2025
In The Booth with Undici
Undici, an alternative rock band from the Brit School, join us In The Booth for episode number 4.
Find out how Samsung inspired their first track, how they are approaching their move from the youth music scene to the wider industry, and what instruments they would like to add to the band to expand their sound.
Listen along to hear two of their upcoming songs!
30 May 2025
Ep 4: In The Booth with Undici
Alternative rock band Undici discusses Samsung's influence on their music, their transition from youth music, and desired instruments to broaden their sound in this interview.
23 May 2025
Ep 3: In The Booth with Ren
Emerging singer-songwriter Ren discusses her unique approach to songwriting and finding her own voice while recording her debut EP in an interview.
16 May 2025
Ep 2: In The Booth with Anna Kornis
Tuning in from Boston, rising pop artist Anna Kornis is this weeks guest on In The Booth.
Chatting about her move to the US and how her songwriting process has changed, episode 2 brings you insight into the artist behind the Spotify Fresh Finds Pop track Talking To Myself.
Listen for a preview of her unreleased single Self Aware.
9 May 2025
Ep 1: In The Booth with Dan Pye
Episode 1 brings you a conversation with indie musician and Waxy O'Connors star, Dan Pye.
From Daoist philosophy to his artistic approach and upcoming releases, Dan discusses the inspirations behind his music and how he brings it to life.
Tune in to hear his unreleased track Bedlam - the first single from his new album.
30 Apr 2025
Introducing In The Booth
Ever wondered what really happens in the booth? What inspires someone to make music? What's left unsaid in the lyrics you love? And who's really behind your favourite songs?
Join host Amira Duggin on In The Booth as we sit down with musicians to uncover the stories and passions that shape their sound.
Episode 1 drops May 5th - follow along on TikTok and Instagram for the latest updates.
Who has been a guest on In The Booth Podcast
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Amira
Sydney Syrianna
Balestra
DJ Asali
Undici
Reach and audience
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Spotify
5.0 / 5
9 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 18 / 100
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Quality
23
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
32
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