Going Underground by York Calling

In this episode, Graeme Smith interviews York-based interdisciplinary creative, Natacha Dauphin.

Natacha reflects on her experience with a successful Kickstarter campaign, the exciting new process of recording her studio album, and how this project fits into her wider artistic pursuits. Check out the recording below to hear her best advice for those interested in following in her fundraising footsteps

In this special episode, York Calling Editor in Chief GraemeSmith and co-host Miles Salter reflects on 2025, touching on pop culture highlights, what was big on the blog, and art’s reaction to creeping fascism.

In this episode, Miles Salter speaks to Daniel Rachel, author of This Ain't Rock and Roll, a confrontation of rock music's uncomfortable dalliances with the Nazis.

In a fascinating conversation, Daniel shares with Miles about how rock needs to be accountable for its past.

Please be aware that this episode covers topics that some listeners may find uncomfortable such as rape, antisemitism and the Holocaust.

Thumbnail image by Bridie Main

Our podcast, Going Underground, has been running for over five years and this is our 50th episode! In honour of this occasion, we’re going back to our roots and welcoming on a young, up-and-coming guest.

When I set up this and its associated podcast, Going Underground, I had in mind that I would use it to get to know up and coming artists better and shine a light on their work. So, it feels right that the 50th episode of this podcast is dedicated to someone who personifies the term “up and coming.”

Jacqueline Cordes is a composer who we’ve been following since the end of 2024, and I wanted to get to know more about her and her secret superpower.

Welcome to Going Underground, a podcast by Yorkcalling.co.ukMy name is Graeme Smith, editor in chief of York CallingAs well as chatting to up and coming artists on this podcast, I get the rare pleasure of talking to a genuine household name. This very special episode is one of them.Newton Faulkner has been going strong since the early '00s and is perhaps making his best music to date at the moment. I interviewed him about getting out of his own way, what it was like to breakthrough, and the baffling world of modern music.

Welcome to Going Underground, a podcast by Yorkcalling.co.ukMy name is Graeme Smith, editor in chief of York CallingAs well as chatting to up and coming artists on this podcast, I get the rare pleasure of talking to a genuine household name. This very special episode is one of them.Newton Faulkner has been going strong since the early '00s and is perhaps making his best music to date at the moment. I interviewed him about getting out of his own way, what it was like to breakthrough, and the baffling world of modern music.

In this podcast episode, I chat to a very special guest, Jay Buchanan from the American rock band, Rival Sons.

In between shows with the legendary Guns N' Roses, Rival Sons are playing their own headline tour across Europe, including a stop off at York's Barbican. Check out the video to find out what the band have in store for us, as well as how it feels to be one of Ozzy Osbourne's favourite bands. Feature art by Anne-Marie Forker

In this podcast episode, I chat to a very special guest, Jay Buchanan from the American rock band, Rival Sons.In between shows with the legendary Guns N' Roses, Rival Sons are playing their own headline tour across Europe, including a stop off at York's Barbican. Check it out to find out what the band have in store for us, as well as how it feels to be one of Ozzy Osbourne's favourite bands. Episode art by Anne-Marie Forker.

In this podcast episode, co-host Miles Salter takes the hotseat to chat with '90s hip-hop star Betty Boo as she prepares to embark on a celebration of her classic albums, including a Hull date.

In this podcast episode, co-host Miles Salter takes the hotseat to chat with '90s hip-hop star Betty Boo as she prepares to embark on a celebration of her classic albums, including a Hull date.