On June 25th 2025, in collaboration with Open Folk, we presented our first ever live interview event in Los Angeles. As Open Folk put it: "In These Lines is a live event where three artists each bring one song — not just to perform, but to explore. They sit down with Sofia Loporcaro, host of Before The Chorus, to talk about where the song came from, what it meant to write it, and what it still holds. Then they play it. Just the song, and the truth behind it." Find Open Folk on Instagram: @openfolkla Find Gaby on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0K9pSmFx0kWESA9jqx8aCW?si=Wz4RUP88Qlm_RKs7QTLvWQ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gaby-moreno/472697737 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaby_moreno/ Find Lily on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p0ksmwMDQlAM24TWKu4Ua?si=Bmdg-uIUTHu-zRUc_dqL3g On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lily-kershaw/526884610 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilykershaw/ Find James on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3u50TPoLvMBXNT1KrLa3iT?si=OoLoq7ZTRZyUiytQcz0FsQ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/james-spaite/905076868 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesspaite/ Subscribe: https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.beforethechorus.com/ Follow on Instagram: @beforethechoruspodcast & @soundslikesofia About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus , where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia’s deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who’s spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She’s hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she’s had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
After the pure exhilaration of the playoff semi-final, there was quickly a realisation that Orient hadn’t achieved anything quite yet. But honestly, the way this season had gone, it felt like this was all just meant to be and was set up for a fairy-tale ending at Wembley. One team stood in our way, a talented, but not unbeatable Rotherham side, managed by the pantomime villain of the lower leagues, Steve Evans. Fans queued around the corner at Brisbane Road for tickets whilst players helped in the club shop, selling everything from flags to foam fingers. More than 24,000 O’s fans walked down Wembley way on the 25th May 2014, full of excitement for this grand finale. The sun beat down on us as the teams emerged and by the time it had set, we would know our fate. In this episode, we take you on a journey through that rollercoaster of a game that would prove so crucial to the future of Leyton Orient Football Club, from the people who were there, this is ‘From Brunton Park To Wembley Way – The Story Of The 2013/14 Season: Part 4 – ‘East London Grit’ From Brunton Park to Wembley Way – The Story of the 2013/14 season was produced, written and edited by me, Adam Sampson. All original songs are also composed, performed and recorded by Adam Sampson. All Rights Reserved.…
Orient had made history. 86 points was their highest tally in a single season and after a flourish in the last two games, they secured a 3rd place finish. And whilst missing out on automatic promotion was disappointing, they still had a chance to do it – in the best way possible, the playoffs and a trip to Wembley. But to get there they had to beat a strong Peterborough team over two legs, who had finished in 7th place. Those two games would prove to live long in the memory for Orient fans, for so many reasons. In this episode we relive them, from the people who were there, this is E10Mess with ‘From Brunton Park To Wembley Way – The Story Of The 2013/14 Season: Part 3 – This Group Never Gives Up‘ From Brunton Park to Wembley Way – The Story of the 2013/14 season was produced, written and edited by me, Adam Sampson. All original songs are also composed, performed and recorded by Adam Sampson. All Rights Reserved.…
In Episode One we heard how external expectations weren’t particularly high heading into the 2013/14 season but a consistent, talented squad led by Russell Slade had other ideas. Those in charge at Brisbane Road had been building a squad that they thought could challenge against the might and budget of teams like Sheffield United, Wolves, Brentford and Rotherham. Orient headed into pre-season settled and quietly confident but no one could have realistically predicted what was to come. In this episode we go from pre-season, through to some of the most glorious games and moments in this clubs history from the people who were there, this is E10Mess with ‘From Brunton Park To Wembley Way – The Story Of The 2013/14 Season: Part 2 – A Rising Power In The East’ From Brunton Park to Wembley Way – The Story of the 2013/14 season was produced, written and edited by me, Adam Sampson. All original songs are also composed, performed and recorded by Adam Sampson. All Rights Reserved.…
There was magic in the air in E10. A feeling engulfed every player, every coach, every member of staff, and every single fan and brought them all together as one. Every other Saturday, Brisbane Road tingled with excitement and togetherness. We moved as one that year. A phenomenon that is rare in football and one that hadn’t been seen in Leyton for a generation, at least. It was a club united. From August 2013 until May 2014 this club was everything we ever wanted it to be. In this episode we explore that magic and how it came to be, from the people who were there. This is E10Mess with ‘From Brunton Park To Wembley Way – The Story Of The 2013/14 Season: Part 1 – The Small Club With A Big Heart’ From Brunton Park to Wembley Way – The Story of the 2013/14 season was produced, written and edited by me, Adam Sampson. All original songs are also composed, performed and recorded by Adam Sampson. All Rights Reserved.…