Getdown Services - "We were desperately trying to escape a routine"
Summary
Giles Bidder interviews Ben and Josh from Get Down Services, who discuss the impact of online hate and the importance of kindness in the music industry. They reflect on their six-year journey, emphasizing that success comes from having fun rather than chasing fame. The duo also details their DIY production process, inspired by French electronic music, and shares how their supportive manager helps them navigate the business side of their growing career.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: LinkedIn Hiring Pro and Accenture
Dealing with online hate and negative comments
Mental health, music as therapy, and stage presence
Band history: Starting late and finding success
Early gigs, backing tracks, and chaotic beginnings
Manager Alice and treating the band as a small business
Record label support and practicing habits
Songwriting process and Daft Punk influences
Insecurities, large venues, and family background
Short-lived jobs, housing crisis, and Bristol roots
Upcoming shows and the Glastonbury wasp incident
Embarrassing work stories and tour announcements
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