Photograph by Steve Dutton

Mike Whitfield spoke recently with Claire Helm and Steve Dutton about the debut album ‘Quicksand’ by Claire Helm & The Outside World, released in December 2025 and about the album launch gig at Amped in Huddersfield on 27th March 2026.

Very brief mention is made of Eurovision too!

Also included are the following tracks:

‘Quicksand’ (from ‘Quicksand’)

‘Mad Man Moon’ (from ‘Quicksand’)

‘A Thousand Things’ (from ‘You’re The Same As Me’ EP by Boo Sutcliffe with Claire Helm)

‘The Joke’s On Me’ (from ‘Quicksand’)

‘Go Home’ (from ‘Quicksand’)

You can find out more here:

You Tube: (179) Claire Helm Music – YouTube

Instagram : @clairehelmmusic