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On episode 151 of the podcast, I was delighted to be joined by James and Ethan from Sheffield indie rockers CRUZ.

Over the course of the podcast, we chatted all

🎶 The story behind the brand new single, Hold On and its live B-side California

🏟 Selling out The Leadmill and gearing up for Network Sheffield in November

🎪 Headlining the This Feeling tent at Y Not Festival

🌊Looking ahead to playing the iconic Bridlington Spa later this month (and which band member will be taking a dip on the sea)

🏝️And what band member would last longest on a desert island

Cruz Socials

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Gigs

29th August: By The Sea Festival: This Feeling

30th August: RocknRoll Circus:

27th September: Gathering Sounds:

8th November: Network:

13th February 2026 - Birmingham 02 Institute 3 (Sold Out)

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