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Martin and Billy are back in one of Apollo Audio’s newly refurbished rehearsal rooms, talking studio upgrades, vinyl, cassettes, music scenes, AI, physical gear, festivals and Phoebe Bridgers’ new album Lost Weekend . Th

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Each week on T he Apollo Audio Podcast , Martin Lumsden and Billy Hills chat about what’s been catching their attention across the music and entertainment industries from industry news and cultural moments to creativity, production, and the realities of making music as working artists. Each episode we also feature a recommended listening section, where they discuss current releases and classic albums, breaking down what stands out, what resonates, and whether they think it’s worth your time. The Apollo Audio Podcast offers insight into how Martin and Billy think about songs, records, and the creative process, drawn from real-world experience in studios and as working musicians. Also available to watch on YouTube and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2YC7RbUtO3Yu2NjgiVCBH4?si=a9ee81b7e2a24137" rel="noopener noreferr
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Martin and Billy are back in one of Apollo Audio’s newly refurbished rehearsal rooms, talking studio upgrades, vinyl, cassettes, music scenes, AI, physical gear, festivals and Phoebe Bridgers’ new album Lost Weekend . Th

Martin and Billy are joined by Josh Dean, MP for Hertford and Stortford, for a conversation about music, local culture, grassroots venues and why spaces like Apollo Audio matter. Josh talks about growing up in Hertford,

Martin and Billy are back for another episode of The Apollo Audio Podcast, AI, copyright, mixing, live performance, chart records and Loathe’s new album A Stranger To You . The conversation starts with recent discussion

Martin and Billy are back for another filmed episode of The Apollo Audio Podcast, starting with the latest Apollo Audio studio gig featuring Conor Bond, Wire Bugs and High Society. That leads into a wider conversation ab

Martin and Billy are back on camera for another filmed episode of The Apollo Audio Podcast, talking studio upgrades, summer gigs, live shows, festival season and why performance still matters whether you are on stage or

For the 100th released episode of The Apollo Audio Podcast, Martin and Billy do something slightly different. For the first time, the episode was filmed as well as recorded, with the video version available on YouTube an

Martin and Billy are back in the studio talking football disappointment, unreleased Deftones material, music leaks, chart data, country music, streaming algorithms and a reassessment of Olivia Rodrigo’s latest album. The

Martin and Billy are back in the studio talking about the World Cup, Berlin, Download Festival, ticket prices, festival lineups and the strange question of where different artists belong. The conversation moves from Link

Martin and Billy are back in the studio talking about the World Cup, Berlin, Download Festival, ticket prices, festival lineups and the strange question of where different artists belong. The conversation moves from Link

Martin and Billy are back in the studio talking about leaks, ticket prices, remote recording, AI copyright, streaming royalties and the strange economics of being an independent artist in 2026. The conversation moves fro

Martin and Billy are back in the studio after another sold-out Apollo Audio gig, talking about young bands, live performance, and why getting out in front of an audience still matters. The conversation moves into streami

Martin and Billy are back in the studio, covering everything from live music during a half marathon to Eurovision, persistence, and why enjoying the process still matters if you want to keep making music. The main album

Martin is joined by Elliot Stout from Bag O’ Bones to talk about the band’s new album Lift Off, recorded at Apollo Audio with production, engineering and mixing by Martin Lumsden. The conversation covers the history of t

Martin and Billy discuss how artists keep momentum between releases, from regular single campaigns to the longer process of building a full album. The episode starts with two very different projects recently completed th

This week’s episode moves between live performance, studio thinking and the changing nature of how music is made and consumed. Martin reflects on running a live theatre production and the pressures of real-time sound, wh

This week’s episode starts in the rehearsal room with a sold-out hardcore night at Apollo Audio and a wider look at why live music and young bands are still thriving. From there, the conversation moves into the fundament

In this special episode, Martin is joined by artist Dan Thomas to discuss the making of his debut album This Is Where You’ll Find Me, released April 27. The conversation covers the shift from solo acoustic artist to full

This week’s episode moves from the studio floor into the bigger picture of how records actually get made. We compare two very different recording approaches. One is a live in-studio session where a band captures performa

A special episode featuring a conversation with Luke James Williams ahead of the release of his second album Limes Hotel. We talk about the songwriting and recording process, how albums come together over time, and why t

This week we talk about studio experiences, recording approaches, and what actually makes a great record. We discuss a visit to a newly built high-end studio, the realities of live tracking, and why even the most advance
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