“ Our goal is to showcase and celebrate London’s legendary spaces and places and bring to life the narrative, the personalities and the anecdotes that have contributed to a venue’s legend from those who have lived and breathed it. ”
Jeremy Newton
Head of Agency Business, DLMDD
‘If These Walls Could Talk’ is the podcast hosted and created by DLMDD’s Head of Agency Business and music obsessive Jeremy Newton, produced by Greg Moore.
Episode 1
The first episode takes the listener on a journey through the hallowed turf of Ronnie Scott's, a venue steeped in prestige, history and legend. Joined by Ronnie's stalwarts Miles Ashton, James Pearson, and the incomparable Paul Pace.
From the vibrancy of post war Soho to encounters with the Krays, an impromptu Stevie Wonder performance, and a visit from Prince, the episode explores Ronnie Scott's mystique and brings its rich story up to date to the present day.
Episode 2
The next episode in the series delves into the increasing popularity of ‘listening bars’, with Jeremy recording the episode at Spiritland in Kings Cross.
Inspired by the Japanese tradition of listening bars, which make use of high-quality sound systems where customers are given permission to listen more and talk less, Spiritland has been running since 2016. Following the popularity of the Kings Cross venue, it has since opened a second brand on the Southbank.
In the Spiritland episode Jeremy speaks with the venue’s founder Paul Noble and explores a range of topics inspired by DJ culture, sound systems of the highest spec and Kings Cross’s musical legacy.
Episode 3
In this third instalment, DLMDD’s Jeremy Newton sits down with Ruth Butler, Head of Technical and Production, Lucy Wood, Head of Music and Marcus Davey, CEO and Artistic Director of Roundhouse, to delve into the history, influence and impact of the renowned venue, which first opened as a performing arts venue in 1966.
Over an eclectic 60 years, Roundhouse has hosted artists as varied as Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Fleetwood Mac, The Doors, The Clash, Patti Smith, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, PJ Harvey, Janelle Monae and many more.
Alongside its role as an arts venue, the Roundhouse is also home to a registered charity, The Roundhouse Trust, and runs a youth programme, providing young people aged 11-30 with the space to experiment, develop skills and turn creativity into a career. The venue also offers a membership programme for freelancers and creative industry entrepreneurs, underscoring its mission to raise the creative potential of the UK.
This third episode sets the stage for a renewed focus from DLMDD on the cultural importance and community-building power and economic significance of the UK’s live music scene, and the importance of investing in live music and the arts.
