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Hurrah! It’s the September Northern Soul Podcast. In Laura Brown’s second podcast for Northern Soul, she delves into the wonderful and fantastic world of the Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia, taking place later this month. Among her interviewees are Psych Fest organiser Craig Pennington, Super Furry Animals illustrator Pete Fowler, and Liverpool’s Phil Charnock. The Liverpool […]

Hurrah and Huzzah! The Northern Soul Podcast is back! In Laura Brown’s first podcast for Northern Soul, she chats to Barney Farmer, one of the co-creators of the Drunken Bakers strip cartoon in Viz magazine, as well as freelance arts editor Laura Robertson about Liverpool Biennial, and HOME‘s director of film Jason Woods about Jazz on Film and Manchester Jazz Festival. […]

Some good and bad news this month…. The good news is that it’s time for the Northern Soul Podcast. Lucy McNamara chats to author Paul Du Noyer who, for more than 30 years, was also a music journalist. His interviewees have ranged from Madonna to Pavarotti, David Bowie to Mick Jagger and nearly everyone with a […]

Hurrah and huzzah! It’s the April Northern Soul Podcast. This month Lucy McNamara chats to James Holt, a singer/songwriter from Bolton who is receiving attention and praise from music industry giants and the listening public alike for his unique blend of folk and alternative rock. Following our chat with James a couple of years ago, his fans now include […]

Hurrah and huzzah! It’s the March Northern Soul Podcast. This month Lucy McNamara chats to Michelle Hussey and Natalie-Eve Williams from BBC Introducing in Manchester. The two presenters have established an impressive track record of spotting and promoting music talent in Manchester. Over Easter weekend they are part of Radio Manchester’s BBC Radio 1 takeover. On […]

Hurrah! It’s the February Northern Soul Podcast. This month, Lucy McNamara chats to MALKA, former 6 Day Riot front-woman Tamara Schlesinger’s new alt-pop project which, according to Clash magazine is “uproariously inventive music”. Also on Lucy’s playlist are, among others, Kurt Vile, Steve Mason, Field Music, Viola Beach, Jasmine Power, Mavis Staples and Buena Vista Social Club. You can get in touch […]

Hurrah and huzzah! It’s the January Northern Soul Podcast. On this month’s podcast, Lucy McNamara chats to The Mantells. This three-piece indie collaboration was described as ‘Manchester’s most exciting new band’ in 2014. Since then the guys have gone from strength to strength. Also on Lucy’s playlist this month is, among others, David Bowie, Vashti Anna, Natasha […]

On December’s Northern Soul Podcast, Lucy McNamara chats to The Slow Readers Club, a Manchester-based four piece who specialise in dark and brooding indie electro. Their music has drawn comparisons with Interpol, The Killers and The National. Northern Soul met them at Ramsbottom Festival earlier this year – you can watch the video here. Meanwhile, Lucy’s playlist features Of Monsters And […]

This month Lucy McNamara chats to Easy Kill, a four-piece alternative rock band from Manchester, over a cuppa in The Art of Tea, Didsbury. This week’s playlist by Lucy features, among others, Depeche Mode, Ruby and The Rib Cage, Natasha Kmeto, Be Good Tanyas, Ought, Jordan Allen, The Slow Readers Club and Black Rivers. You can get in touch with Lucy […]

It’s September, a month of uncertainties. Is it Summer, is it Autumn? Is it a season for jumpers or for t-shirts with optional cardigans? Decisions, decisions. What is certain is the quality of the monthly Northern Soul Podcast. This September Lucy McNamara chats to Ivan Madeira, director of a short film called Child in Their Eyes […]