Ep39: Stephen Jones (Babybird) on surviving chart success and finding true connection with music fans

Summary: <p>Thanks for listening! Visit <a href="www.penfriend.rocks/stephen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">penfriend.rocks/stephen</a> for the deluxe show notes for this episode, and <a href="https://xbabybird.bandcamp.com/album/an-introduction-to" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">head to Bandcamp</a> to dive into Stephen's incredible back catalogue.</p><p>.</p><p>In this conversation, we discuss the importance of making music that’s for you first, the strange and inappropriate uses of “You’re Gorgeous” in pop culture, from Prince William to Barack Obama, how Bandcamp is the best internet version of DIY and the awkward glamour and excitement of making a million-dollar music video with Hollywood royalty.</p><p>.</p><p>My album pre-order is now live at <a href="http://penfriend.rocks/newalbum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://penfriend.rocks/newalbum</a> - thanks for supporting independent music!</p><p>.</p><p>If you’d like to sponsor a future episode of the podcast, find out three easy ways to get involved at all levels <a href="http://penfriend.rocks/sponsorship" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">penfriend.rocks/sponsorship</a></p><p>.</p><p>All my work is supported by The Correspondent's Club, who have been powering the making of new music and podcasts since May 2020. Browse free and paid tiers at <a href="http://penfriend.rocks/join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">penfriend.rocks/join</a></p><br><hr><p style="color:grey;font-size:0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>