Episode 7

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8th Feb 2024

A Chat with Alice Peacock

The Journey and Artistry of Alice Peacock

In this episode of Curious Goldfish, host Jason English converses with singer-songwriter Alice Peacock. Peacock discusses her love for different music styles and the influence of Prince on her own work. She describes her journey in the music industry, the transition from being signed to Columbia to independently releasing her recent album 'Minnesota'. Peacock also talks about taking a step back from her music career to focus on raising her family.

She delves into her eagerness to get back into recording and performing music after a slight hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Alice also shares her views on the changing landscape of the music industry, songwriter craftsmanship, and the influence of her Midwestern roots on her songwriting.

00:06 Introduction and Love for Prince

01:04 Welcome to Curious Goldfish

01:42 Alice Peacock's Musical Journey

02:57 Interview with Alice Peacock

03:04 Music Festival Experiences

05:28 Alice's Dream Music Festival Lineup

06:21 Alice's Musical Influences and Style

08:17 The Art of Songwriting

14:45 Alice's Early Music Career

17:48 Transition from Label to Independent Artist

19:59 The Changing Landscape of Music Industry

20:59 The Impact of Digital Platforms on Artists

21:44 The Evolution of Music Industry

22:20 The Experience of Working with Professional Musicians

24:04 The Desire for Continuous Improvement in Music

24:59 The Future Plans for New Albums

31:42 The Influence of Roots and Heritage in Music

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About the Podcast

Curious Goldfish

A Community Where Inquisitiveness and Music Come Together. Inspired by the Mindset of Ted Lasso.

Launching in 2024, the Curious Goldfish Brand is inspired by two episodes from the First Season of the Apple TV+ Series Ted Lasso.

The “Goldfish” reference is about the importance of not dwelling on mistakes in life. In an early episode, Ted Lasso, the series’ namesake asks one of his players – after they were badly beaten in a play during training – what the happiest animal on earth is. The answer: A Goldfish, because it has a 10-second memory. Lasso encourages the player to forget the mistake and to not let it hinder his mindset. In other words, to “Be a Goldfish.” The “Curious” reference is born from another Season 1 episode where Ted finds himself in a dart match at a local Pub with a ruthless Football Club Owner. Lasso references a quote from Walt Whitman to “Be Curious, Not Judgmental.”

So “Being a Goldfish” is a great start, but curiosity is an undervalued trait in today’s world. We don’t ask enough questions; we don’t inquire enough about each other and about life. So I want people to be “Curious Goldfish.”

The initial premise of the podcast will center around my curiosity about music. I can’t sing. I don’t play a musical instrument, but I am inspired by artists who are vulnerable enough to put their thoughts down and then share them with the entire world. I’m curious about the songwriting process; I’m curious about a musician’s journey; I’m curious about the business of music; I’m curious about who or what inspires a sad song, a love song - and everything in between.

Though the initial premise is music, we will likely spend time discussing and highlighting all-things Ted Lasso. In its three seasons, it inspired the host in so many ways (work, personal, relationships etc).

The musical focus of the Curious Goldfish Podcast will center around up-and-coming artists primarily in rock, roots, folk, Country and Americana genres. Not every aspiring musician will earn $100 million from Spotify streaming like Taylor Swift. Our goal is to shine a light on those artists who have as few as 100 monthly listeners to those with more than 100,000. Their stories deserve to be heard because your music can inspire, and it’s time you had a chance to share them.

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Jason English

Tech Exec by Day, Music Lover Day and Night. Former Journalist who is trying to be a middle-aged William Miller from the Movie Almost Famous. Also, Ted Lasso changed his life...so there's that.