Presenter Jay Hynd looks back at 2016 with guests Christopher Torpey and Sam Turner of Bido Lito! - the Liverpool music magazine. Together, they pick out the artists, gigs, festivals which have stood out in a great year of music on Merseyside. There are also tracks which represent the finest moments from the likes of HOOTON TENNIS CLUB, FUSS, THE VRYLL SOCIETY, XAMVOLO, THE STRANGE COLLECTIVE and BEACH SKULLS. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation and Facebook

For the November 2016 podcast, we've recorded direct from Moorfields Station at the Merseyrail Sound Station Festival with our host Jay Hynd. We bring you interviews with some of the people involved. As well as a special live session from this years winner. There's also tracks from SCARLET, TOSIN SALAKO, ATLAS EYES and SEAFOAM GREEN. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation and Facebook

In the October 2016 podcast from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd, we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For this edition of the podcast we are delighted to be joined by garage rockers STRANGE COLLECTIVE for an explosive live session. We also chat to them about the Liverpool live scene, their beginnings and what's in store for the future. Elsewhere, we have great music from FUSS, Her's, HAARM and The Shipbuilders. And Bido Lito! magazine's Christopher Torpey joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in October and November. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation and Facebook

It's the September 2016 podcast from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For this edition of the podcast we are delighted to be joined by Indie pop five-piece AZTEX for an amazing live session. We also chat to them about LIPA, Liverpool and a certain Beatle who gave them a helping hand for the future. Elsewhere, we have great music from ALEX HULME, I SEE RIVERS, FUSS and SALTA MAI. And Bido Lito! magazine's Christopher Torpey joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in August and September. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation and Facebook

Welcome to the August 2016 podcast from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For this edition of the podcast we are delighted to be joined by rising solo star LUKE CUSATO for a fantastic live session. We also chat to him life in LIMF Academy and his plans for the future. Elsewhere, we have great music from HALEM, PURE JOY, PSYCHO COMEDY and JALEN N'GONDA. And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in August and September. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation and Facebook

Welcome to the July 2016 podcast from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For this Liverpool International Music Festival special we are delighted to be joined by alt-pop auteur L U M E N for a fantastic live session. We also chat to him life in LIMF Academy and his plans for the future. Elsewhere, we have great music from BLACK MOUNTAIN LIGHTS, THE WOMBATS, THE VRYLL SOCIETY and AZTEX. And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in July and August. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation and Facebook

Welcome to the June 2016 podcast from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For this Africa Oyé festival special we are delighted to be joined by soulful sounds of XAMVOLO for a fantastic live session. We also chat to him about their plans for the year ahead and his appearance at Sefton Park for Africa Oyé. Elsewhere, we have great music from PSYCHO COMEDY, PEANESS and RED RUM CLUB. And Bido Lito! magazine's Christopher Torpey joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in June and July. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation The new music network

Welcome to the May 2016 podcast from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For this Sound City festival special we are delighted to be joined by bright young indie rockers THE STAMP for a fantastic live session. We also chat to them about their plans for the year ahead and of course their slot at this years Sound City. Elsewhere, we have great music from THE NIGHT CAFÉ, SHE DREW THE GUN, FERAL LOVE and BLUE SAINT. And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in February and March. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation The new music network

It's the April 2016 podcast from Merseyrail Sound Station, a special edition of the series recorded at THRESHOLD FESTIVAL. This month, our host Jay Hynd introduces five fantastic artists and chats to various people direct from The Baltic Triangle.

On the Merseyrail Sound Station stage this year were: ANNA HOUGHTON, SHAMONA, HER'S, A LOVELY WAR and DAN WILSON and there's a live track from each on this podcast! Jay is also joined by Bido Lito!'s Chris Torpey for the monthly gig guide and festival organiser Kaya Herstad tells us all about what goes on behind the scenes at this fantastic event.