Transission Episode 2: LA to Luton

L.A. To Luton: Tom Grennan wants to be ‘biggest artist in the world’

Rising soul-pop superstar Tom Grennan reveals his plan for world domination in an exclusive interview with us, that is set to hit the airwaves on Wednesday (16 May) from 9pm as Transmission returns for a bumper second episode on Diverse FM.

The Bedford hero – whose tune ‘Found What I’ve Been Looking For’ soundtracks Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage – flew into town from LA on Saturday to perform an intimate sold-out headline slot at The Edge, as part of local Love Moore Collective’s double day of raising funds for the Centre Point, a homeless charity for young people.

Grennan, who on Friday had been filming the video for new single ‘Barbed Wire’ in the Californian desert, tells your hosts Matt Crawley and Danny Buckley: “I want to be the biggest artist in the world.”

The singer songwriter, who was a youth player for Luton Town Football Club before opting for the music game, also speaks about the Hatters’ promotion to League One, plus his passion for supporting local venues, like Bedford Esquires, advice for upcoming artists and selling out venues all over the UK before even releasing an album – though his debut effort ‘Lighting Matches’ is about to drop on July 16.

The record will include other singles like ‘Sober’ and ‘Praying’, all of which he showcased in an acoustic singalong set on Saturday that topped off support from fellow Bedfordians, The Scruff and The Wholls.

We’ll also being feature an chat with the latter and Love Moore Collective duo, Kelly Betts and Saffron Long.

Betts and Long will talk about pulling in favours to land Grennan as a somewhat secret headliner – until the cat was let out of the bag officially late last week – plus their ambitions for the future of the Collective, having also hosted an afternoon warm-up event at Luton pub The Castle on Saturday, featuring music and arts such as spoken word poet Nate Boston and singer-songwriter Leon Bratt.

Tune in too for The Wholls who’ll talk about passing two million listens on Spotify; the underwater video for latest single ‘Going Down’; recording their second album; touring Germany in a tour bus emblazoned with their name; and their excitement for the summer festival circuit.

Join us this Wednesday on 102.8fm in Luton or online from anywhere at www.diversefm.com via the listen again feature.

 

Our boys, Crawley and Buckley will be carrying on their aim of introducing you to your new favourite band, by showcasing the very best of local unsigned artists, emerging talent, news, reviews – with a focus on DMA’s new record ‘For Now’ – and everything you need to know right now about the local music scene.

 

Crawley said: “There’s something great happening in Luton. This is just the start.”

You can email us on transmissionluton@gmail.com or find the show on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and their Spotify show playlists if you search Transmission on Diverse FM.