Start Here

This week on Start Here, Alexis Ffrench ventures into the immersive world of video game music with legendary composer Robin Beanland. With a career spanning decades at Rare, Robin has shaped the sound...

26 Mar 202528min

This week on Start Here, Alexis Ffrench explores one of the oldest and most enduring musical traditions—Folk music. Joining him is esteemed journalist and broadcaster Jude Rogers, who has spent over a...

19 Mar 202529min

This week, Start Here dives into the raw emotion and anthemic sound of Emo music. Alexis Ffrench is joined by Amy Fleisher Madden—founder of the legendary independent label Fiddler Records and author ...

12 Mar 202538min

This week, Alexis Ffrench takes a deep dive into one of the most raw and expressive genres in modern music: Drill. Joined by writer and youth specialist Ciaran Thapar, they explore the roots of Drill,...

5 Mar 202537min

What better way to kick off Season 2 than from Alexis diving deep into the world of Drum & Bass with Sweetpea, a powerhouse of the genre known for her diverse sound and dynamic DJ sets. From its root...

26 Feb 202533min

‘Start Here’ is a podcast brought to you by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM). Hosted by pianist, composer and producer Alexis Ffrench, the show returns for an exciting second...

24 Feb 20251min

Rounding off the series, we dive into one of the most divisive genres out there: Musical Theatre. West End star Shanay Holmes is the perfect bridge between die-hard fans and sceptics, and she joins Al...

10 Apr 202441min

In the summer of 2023, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift ignited a global frenzy with their colossal stadium tours, dominating headlines and economies alike. But amidst the spectacle, questions loom: What does...

3 Apr 202433min