Welcome to Music Fishbowl - Music chatter for all! Dan is back with a one-off episode during his short hiatus at the start of 2026, bringing with him another incredible guest... Elles Bailey!

Elles Bailey is recognised globally as a rootsy Americana blues rock artist and she has been going from strength to strength since the mid-2010s. The Bristol born singer-songwriter has become known for her incredible raspy vocals. 2024 album astounded critics and reached number twelve in the UK album charts. Dan caught up with Elles after she had finished recording her new record, Can't Take My Story Away, as everyone anticipates it's release in January - which was last Friday! Dan chats to Elles about her career up until now, her dedication to live performing and the themes behind the new record. This is not one to miss!

Photo credit: @blackhamimages - thank you!

Listen to Elles Bailey on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4NPMwh3kDwi6uVCNtmeUvU?si=583SRPyNQnqFCR817A0ZPA

Follow Elles Bailey on Instagram amd Tik Tok: @ellesbailey

Watch Elles Bailey on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC5_0JHwbrDxdqaGvT_qdRpw?fbclid=PAT01DUANEdvNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp_9DlXYi8gg0Mq4I_gctnyyXif3QcyIJnDTJwhrb6eOIrOzZ94ymh4tsSSBm_aem_e705phP7IA90Efcc_t3Asw

Visit Elles Bailey's website: https://www.ellesbailey.com/

Buy some Can't take My Story Away merch: https://ellesbailey.tmstor.es/?fbclid=PAT01DUANEd3RleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp6BrObomtX0AptktYaILXrUXFNOkbnLQpkDqgcipCsrEOgP2dVBENjP7zEGX_aem_M8YPJghPIH0mrXIHT8M-JQ

Dan would like to thank Elles Bailey for being such a great guest. Her time was kindly given and Dan really appreciates that. If you would like to be a guest on Music Fishbowl, contact Dan on Instagram ( @musicfishbowl ) or email him ( musicfishbowl123@gmail.com ). Whether you are a musician, someone who works in the industry, you have a vinyl account or you are just a music fan who wants to talk about their favourite music - all are welcome!

Dan would like to thank all the listeners of Music Fishbowl. Your time, kindness and sharing really does help keep the podcast running!

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Welcome to Music Fishbowl - Music chatter for all! Dan is back, with another great episode for you today. This week's super guest, X-IT.

X-IT is an incredible hip-hop artist who hails from Bedford, United Kingdom. He is experienced in the music game, with over 15 years of releasing music under his belt. Much of his music features brilliant collaborations and X-IT is also known well on the live scene. His latest album, The Evening Cool Down is an absolute triumph. Dan speaks to him about his musical upbringing, songwriting abilities and about the importance of collaborations. This is certainly not one to miss!

Listen to X-IT on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3PCZwSfWiw00tQCERRsT01?si=5F084b_gTYi5_loTBQp4MA

Follow X-IT on instagram: @xit_official

Watch X-IT on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ztzZo2ZbgY

Visit X-IT's other links: https://linktr.ee/XITLOUDLOUD?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLIe2tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpzRpW6djaWvTw7WkjRYnctOh2q-SoFl8oe0qk4u6bKuITGhp4vuny7QfZPhf_aem_MzMLHHdUiQoPBiESV05ypg

Dan would like to thank X-IT for being such a great guest. His time was kindly given and Dan really appreciates that. If you would like to be a guest on Music Fishbowl, contact Dan on Instagram ( @musicfishbowl ) or email him ( musicfishbowl123@gmail.com ). Whether you are a musician, someone who works in the industry, you have a vinyl account or you are just a music fan who wants to talk about their favourite music - all are welcome!

Dan would like to thank all the listeners of Music Fishbowl. Your time, kindness and sharing really does help keep the podcast running!

Follow Dan on Instagram: @musicfishbowl

Watch Music Fishbowl on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@musicfishbowl?si=mCQpPHbaBUWheQz9

Listen to the podcasts playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BoSFLQSShT9aGn7aR33KS?si=qIkKzzvrSfCiNQXk-_KHTQ

Read the podcasts blog: https://musicfishbowlreviews.wordpress.com/

Check out the magazine Dan reviews for, Northern Exposure Magazine, here: https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/

Listen to Dan's radio show on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/

Welcome to Music Fishbowl - Music chatter for all! Dan is back with another episode and another special guest alongside him. This week's guest is Gabriel Minnikin!

Gabriel Minnikin is a staple of the Camadian Americana and Maritime music scene. He has multiple albums under his belt, all of which are superb. Gabriel is known for his rustic and warm tones, along with his incredible lyrics. Dan speaks to Gabriel about his music, upbringing and delves deep into the songwriting. This is a good one!

Listen to Gabriel Minnikin on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2nYdU1tOZ014m7cBU8SZkA?si=suPtrSvbSeOQcdmGW7pl6g

Follow Gabriel Minnikin on Instagram: @gabrielminnikinmusic

Visit Gabriel Minnikin's BandCamp: https://gabrielminnikinhfx.bandcamp.com/album/anne-lorraine?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLiDcFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpzuHsziw05GmEP1j72nKvIvSLznEde5DyGtbAZKoTLbXdUyP1G9yjAxln-RY_aem_nozHB8sR2vzS8R2Z0iztQg

Dan would like to thank Gabriel Minnikin for being such a great guest. His time was kindly given and Dan really appreciates that. If you would like to be a guest on Music Fishbowl, contact Dan on Instagram ( @musicfishbowl ) or email him ( musicfishbowl123@gmail.com ). Whether you are a musician, someone who works in the industry, you have a vinyl account or you are just a music fan who wants to talk about their favourite music - all are welcome!

Dan would like to thank all the listeners of Music Fishbowl. Your time, kindness and sharing really does help keep the podcast running!

Follow Dan on Instagram: @musicfishbowl

Watch Music Fishbowl on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@musicfishbowl?si=mCQpPHbaBUWheQz9

Listen to the podcasts playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BoSFLQSShT9aGn7aR33KS?si=qIkKzzvrSfCiNQXk-_KHTQ

Read the podcasts blog: https://musicfishbowlreviews.wordpress.com/

Check out the magazine Dan reviews for, Northern Exposure Magazine, here: https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/

Listen to Dan's radio show on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/