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This week I speak to local (to me) acoustic singer songwriter Gary Ovens and then discuss a nicely flowing playlist based on his influences.Gary Ovens - The GirlGary Ovens - SmokesFrank Ocean - NightsDermot Kennedy - Swim GoodKanye West - Say You WillBon Iver - Hey, Ma

An interview with Elle Puckett who releases music under the name Rosie Ugly and plays guitar for Maggie Rogers. The playlist features tracks that Elle either plays on or was inspired by.Rosie Ugly - red in my headRosie Ugly - bad dogMaggie Rogers - Say ItTierra Whack - Hungry HippoSoccer Mommy - Your Dog

Season 2 is here! Have a preview episode with a playlist to keep you going until later this week when Episode 1 comes out.Manchester Orchestra - The WolfDermot Kennedy - OutnumberedBear's Den - Fuel on the FireAlkaline Trio - CrawlTaylor Swift - Cruel Summer

This week Cam joins me as cohost because Aimee had gin. I interview Daltonn about his superbly chilled electronic music and his podcast, Chasing Creativity.Daltonn - ValleyviewDaltonn - BendASHE - KomorebiChristian Löffler - MyiamiKiasmos - Looped

This week I chat to Nick from DENTON about their new album Bummer.Also, my friends joined me to record so this episode gets a bit wild.DENTON - Running OutJon Bellion - Stupid DeepMallrat - GroceriesAmy Shark - I Said HiBusted - What Happened to your Band?

Aimee is back to discuss 5 songs in the alt-folk/folk-pop genre.Dermot Kennedy - Moments PassedRun River North - Mr BrightsideJohnny Cash - HurtVesper Wood - CarsonJulian Wa - Bloom

This week I chat about punk and pop punk with my friend Stephen who loves NOFX more than anyone I know. So guess who features on this week’s playlist.Big thanks to Dead Wrong for getting in touch letting me play their track and also to Will Salazar from Fenix*TX for letting me play his track.Dead Wrong - Bitter ThoughtsThe Starting Line - LeavingFenix*TX - ThreesomeNOFX - Cokie the ClownBad Religion - You

A massive thank you to Jacob Pavek who took the time to chat to me about his new album NOME that is released on the 8th February 2019. We get into his influences for the album, his thoughts on the modern classical scene at the moment and a whole lot more.

Chris was the frontman in the band Aurora Blues, who I played drums for. He is a great songwriter and performer and also an interesting guy to chat to about music, which is exactly what I did this week. He was also kind enough to perform two of the songs from this week’s playlist live for us on the podcast.Find the Aurora Blues tracks and other stuff here!

January 18th 2019 gave us a lot of new music, it was glorious! I speak to Hessian Renegade who released their debut EP on that day.Hessian Renegade - RenegadeThe Prodigy - SpitfireMaggie Rogers - Back in my BodyTENDER - No DevotionFatherson - Gratitude (reimagined)

Barry's CD length playlist of his favourite songs from 2018.https://open.spotify.com/user/31rqsk4qxbom674qdayqnq4hcyvy/playlist/26McoVwjUNXH5eoqfEkir1?si=J3Emy12NSniD7xBhBulK5A

Aimee brings a song to the playlist this week. It's a good one but don't tell her in case she takes over! We also chat about the dream pop genre.

My favourite songs from 2018

I count down my favourite albums of 2018. Let me know what your favourites from 2018 have been!1. Novo Amor - Birthplace2. King Princess - Make My Bed EP3. Dearly Somber - Hourglass4. Fatherson - The Sum of all Your Parts5. Chvrches - Love id Dead

This week we chat to Rusty Clanton about his new song Friends and Family. This is a beautiful playlist and it makes happy.Massive thanks to Rusty for taking the time to chat and also to Pinegrove and Novo Amor for allowing their songs to be played!Rusty Clanton - Friends and FamilyPinegrove - SkylightLewis Capaldi - Someone You LovedNovo Amor - SleeplessBon Iver - Skinny Love

This week I speak to Max Berg about his new EP Decline. Aimee is back as my co-host and I have another go at getting her to like electronic music.Instagram @maxbergmusicTwitter @maxbergmusicFacebook @maxbergmusicMax Berg - DeclineTender - VowFrancis and the Lights - See Her Out (Thats Just Life)Emika - RunJon Hopkins - SingularityPort-Royal - Theodor W. Adorno

This week I chat to Leigh from Echo Arcadia about Scottish artists who are starting to make a name for themselves. Bossy Love - Wind Me UpChuchoter - GorillaEcho Arcadia - GhostsThe Spook School - Best of IntentionsZoe Graham - The Anniesland Lights

This week we play a new Azure Ray track, an old Swellers track and Aimee exposes my love of business cards.Azure Ray - PalindromeKris Drever - The Call and the AnswerRoddy Woomble - I Came in from the MountainAmerican Hi-Fi - Another Perfect DayThe Swellers - The Best I Ever Had

Dearly Somber - Fourth of MaySandy Alex G - ChangeJohnny Goth - Soul Without a ShellCurrent Joys - The Unbearable Lightness of Being

Neshiima introduce their track Prologues and Aimee is back!Here is the review of the Neshiima gig we talked about ... https://distortedsoundmag.com/live-review-neshiima-lounge-41-workington/Neshiima - ProloguesBeartooth - AfterallMaggie Rogers - Light OnHalsey - Without MeCity and Colour - Comin' Home (live)