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UK Music & Culture Podcast.
Music News: Gigs, Festivals, Awards & New Music!
Plus special guest interviews, ranking episodes, reviews & plenty more...
https://www.northernchorus.co.uk/
Music News: Gigs, Festivals, Awards & New Music!
Plus special guest interviews, ranking episodes, reviews & plenty more...
https://www.northernchorus.co.uk/
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This week, we are building our dream band lineups.. A drummer, bassist, rhythm guitar, lead guitar, and vocalist - dead or alive - plus 1 additional inclusion of our choice.
We also discuss the BRIT Awards ceremony and the Glastonbury lineup, as well as plenty of new music.
Ryan Durrans from The Lathums joins us this week to discuss the band's third album release, "Matter Does Not Define", out this Friday (28th February)!
We also talk about their huge upcoming tour which includes 2 nights at the Manchester Apollo and Barrowlands.
And we talk all about their hometown Wigan. From that Robin Park gig last year to their admirable community charity work.
Photo Credit: Ewan Ogden
James Walsh from Starsailor joins us this week to discuss Starsailor's 25th anniversary celebrations, including two special shows at Liverpool's Tung Auditorium on Saturday with Joe Duddell and a string ensemble.
We talk about the North West music scene, including Wigan & Warrington, and the impact of the Oasis reunion.
We also talk NME awards, touring with The Rolling Stones and plenty more.
We have both been to see music biopics this week and discuss
Timothée Chalamet's portrayal of Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown", and a CGI monkey as Robbie Williams in "Better Man".
We also discuss the reaction from the Grammy Awards, including Beyonce, Kanye West, Charli XCX, The Dare, Chappell Roan, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones.
And the BRIT Awards have released the 2025 nominations list. We discuss the good and the bad...
As always, we round off with some new music suggestions. Featuring Black Country, New Road!
Ahead of her debut album release "Dancing At The Edge Of The World", out tomorrow (Friday 31st January), we spoke to Scottish artist Brooke Combe.
Brooke tells us about the new record, working with The Coral's James Skelly, headlining Barrowlands and ticking off bucket lists.
We also discuss the business side of Brooke's music, reading negativity online and plenty more!
Ahead of their new album (out tomorrow), we caught up with BILK's frontman Sol Abrahams to discuss the record and forthcoming UK & European tour.
Sol discusses being the outsiders in the modern era and how it feels to be a divisive band.
He also praises Louis Tomlinson who has supported BILK from early on in their career, while being open and honest about the pros and cons of the music industry today.
What was the best album, song and live show of 2024? We discuss!
We also discuss who could be in for a breakthrough year in 2025 and the things to look forward to in the world of music this year...
This week, we discuss Kneecap scooping seven awards at British Independent Film Awards and winning their legal battle with the UK government for the Arts Council grant.
We talk about Kate Nash's "Butts For Tour Buses" campaign on Only Fans which has been criticised online.
We also discuss Spotify Wrapped, the IDLES show at Manchester Apollo, Charlie XCX BRAT show at Coop Live, new music and lots more!
We discuss the controversy surrounding the BBC Sound of 2025 list which features Chappell Roan, Confidence Man, English Teacher, and Ezra Collective.
We also talk about the UK music report an d the £1 Grassroots Levy confirmation, along with Glastonbury tickets (and rumoured headliners), and gigs from Courteeners, The Royston Club, Amyl and the Sniffers, The Libertines and more.
Plus new music chat including Sam Fender, Hooton Tennis Club, Fat Dog and more!
This week, we discuss the return of Sam Fender, including the People Watching arena tour ticket prices, £1 Grassroots Levy, Glastonbury, and postcode ballots.
We also talk about the confirmation of Richard Ashcroft as support for the Oasis reunion tour. Is it underwhelming? Should new bands be given the chance instead?
As always, we chat new music as well as the Primavera Sound lineup and plenty more!
(Photo Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)
This week, we discuss two bands in the spotlight for the wrong reasons.
Firstly, Catfish and the Bottlemen have announced a Heaton Park show after cancelling their Australia and US tours. Could they improve their communication?
Secondly, The Last Dinner Party solo male gig-goers reported frustration with the Engine Shed's entry policy in Lincoln...
We also discuss Float Along Festival in Sheffield, MORE Oasis news, and plenty of new music!
English Teacher have won the 2024 Mercury Prize with their debut album "This Could Be Texas". We discuss the Leeds band's victory and what this could lead to in the future.
We also discuss the latest Oasis developments as Andy Bell looks set to rejoin the band for the 2025 reunion tour. There is also a new ticket structure, two extra dates, new LG tweets, and a strong support rumour.
This weekend, This Feeling By The Sea returns to Bridlington Spa, hosted by John "Fenners" Fendley.
We talk to Fenners about the event and new music tips, as well as Soccer AM, the FC Bullard podcast, and last month's day drinking encounter with Liam Gallagher. We ask John if Liam told him about the reunion around the corner...
In case you haven't heard... Oasis are back, and Liam & Noel Gallagher's feud will cease next year for the UK & Ireland "OASIS LIVE '25" tour.
We discuss the controversy around Ticketmaster's dynamic ticket pricing, the potential band lineup, and the rumoured support slots.
We also talk new music, including Fontaines DC 'Romance', Wunderhorse 'Midas' and plenty more...
Photo Credit: Simon Emmett
This week we are joined by an icon of the Manchester music scene, as former Joy Division and New Order bassist, Peter Hook, joins us to talk all about Peter Hook & The Light's Substance tour - this October & November across the UK & Ireland!
He delves into the history of two of Manchester's most iconic bands, along with the legacy and influence both Joy Division, New Order, and Ian Curtis have on today's music.
The Royston Club are one of the breakthrough indie bands of the last few years, and we chatted to Tom Faithfull (frontman) and Ben Mathias (guitarist & main songwriter).
We discuss the new single "The Patch Where Nothing Grows", and their stellar debut album "Shaking Hips & Crashing Cars".
We discuss selling out two nights at Liverpool Academy, upcoming shows in Cardiff & Newcastle, and the Hollywood impact on their home town of Wrexham.
The Royston Club will also headline This Feeling By The Sea Friday 6th-7th September.
Photo Credit: Sam Crowston
In Part 2, we continue with Saturday's artists and cover the highs and lows of the final day at Glastonbury Festival 2024.
We discuss Yard Act, Coldplay and SZA's Pyramid Stage headline slots, and the iconic legends slot which was performed by Shania Twain.
Other chat includes Soft Play, Bob Vylan, Seasick Steve, Arlo Parks, Newdad, Baxter Dury, Noname, Kim Deal (Breeders), and Nia Archives.
We close with new music and our shouts for Glastonbury 2025 headliners!
Photo Credit: Harry Durrant/Getty Images
In Part 1 of our "Glastonbury Debrief", we discuss Friday and Saturday performances, including Dua Lipa's headline set, IDLES' controversial Banksy moment, and Fontaines DC's incredible Park Stage headline show.
We also discuss Jamie XX, Jungle, Confidence Man, Paul Heaton (including Rianne Downey & Fatboy Slim / Norman Cook), The Mary Wallopers, and Damon Albarn's special guest appearance with Bombay Bicycle Club.
Other mentions include LCD Soundsystem, Bloc Party, Kneecap, Bar Italia, The Last Dinner Party, Michael Kiwanuka, Little Simz, and Kasabian's secret set!
Photo Credit: Getty Images
This week, we discuss the clip circulating from a Foo Fighters show in London where Dave Grohl appeared to accuse Taylor Swift of not playing live...
We also discuss Foo Fighters show at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester, and is the cricket ground going backwards as a music venue?
As well as general chat on the huge success of the Eras Tour, and how one of us ended up staying in the same hotel as Taylor Swift...
We end with the usual new music chat, including Fontaines DC's new track, "Favourite", and plenty more.
Read our "Glastonbury From The Sofa" preview here:
Glastonbury From The Sofa: All The Unmissable Acts to Catch – Northern Chorus
Photo Credit: Lester Cohen/WireImage
This week, we are joined for an interview episode with Merseyside band, The Mysterines, ahead of their 2nd album release on June 21st, "Afraid of Tomorrows".
We speak to Lia and Paul all about the album, tour dates, and their slot at NBHD Festival later this year.
We also discuss their experience supporting Arctic Monkeys on their recent stadium tour.
Photo Credit: Sylas Agtarap (@ShotBySig)
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