Sonic Boom Podcast

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A Hobby That Got Out Of Hand

January 1
40 mins

Episode Description

Episode 1: A Hobby That Got Out Of Hand

Some people have hobbies. John Connearn had guitars scattered around the house growing up in the Midlands, and what started as casual experimentation refused to stay small.

Today, under the name Digital John, he's built a self-made creative life that spans original compositions, genre-blending releases, global collaborations, and a thriving digital identity. From crafting his EP In Digital to partnering with major brands like Taylor Guitars, John's story is proof of what happens when curiosity, craft, and consistency collide.

In the debut episode of the Sonic Boom Podcast, co-founder Chris Baldwin sits down with John to trace the journey from bedroom guitarist to fully realised creative force. It's warm, honest, and unexpectedly funny.

Together, Chris and John get into:

  • How a hobby took over John's life and why he embraced it
  • Building the Digital John identity in public, online, in real time
  • Balancing musicianship with digital presence and staying human in the process
  • The realities of creating in 2025, from algorithms to authenticity
  • Opening doors through collaboration and working with world class players
  • How artists can do music right here, right now with the tools they already have

A Hobby That Got Out Of Hand sets the tone for everything the Sonic Boom Podcast is about. Real stories, real insight, and real conversations about making music today.

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