Erika Footman, ICMP tutor, indie artist and session performer with the likes of Skunk Anansie and Mika, is the latest musical talent to feature in ICMP's The Interview Series podcast. 

Following in the footsteps of music supervisor Abi Leland, Erika is in conversation with ICMP's Lara Magnelli. 

The series is aimed at revealing the secrets and stories of top music professionals from across the industry. 

Erika's career has been an eclectic one, releasing music as a solo artist alongside teaching at ICMP and touring with some of the UK's best bands. 

Commenting, Lara said: 

Erika is just a lovely human being, so enthusiastic, full of passion and energy. It was great to have her as my guest and get to know her better as an artist as well as an ICMP tutor." 

In the interview, Erika tells how she landed her first session musician job with Mika and the six-month process it took to get the gig. The conversation also explores working with Skunk Anansie, releases as a songwriter and how she joined ICMP's teaching faculty. You can listen below:

Visit officiallyerika.co.uk to find out more. 

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