This episode of My Music brings the energy of Liverpool’s live scene straight into the room as host Graham Coath sits down with rising band SevenStreets — Owen, Sean, Ant and Niall — for a conversation that moves as quickly as their sound.

From the first moment, it’s clear this is a band built on chemistry. What starts with a light-hearted debate about guitar picks (hard vs soft… make of that what you will) quickly opens into a deeper discussion about how the band formed, the challenge of finding the right musicians, and what happens when everything just clicks.

SevenStreets describe their sound as throwback but different — a nod to the past with something firmly rooted in the present. Across the conversation, you’ll hear influences ranging from Squeeze and Paul Weller to Motown, Pink Floyd and beyond, all shaping a band that’s trying to balance storytelling, melody and raw energy.

Graham and the band also get into the realities of modern music:

• Why original music is harder than ever to get heard

• The shift from albums to streaming — and whether anything has been lost

• The quiet return of vinyl, merch and fans actually supporting artists again

• The decline of grassroots venues… and why that matters

There’s humour throughout — from misheard lyrics to ABBA mishaps — but underneath it is a serious point about music, community, and what’s missing in a world where everything has become more individual and disposable.

You also get a glimpse into how SevenStreets write their music — with a strong focus on storytelling and meaning — and where they want to go next, from local gigs to much bigger stages.

It’s honest, it’s relaxed, and it captures exactly what My Music does best: real conversations with artists figuring it out as they go.

If you’re interested in new music, band dynamics, or just how musicians actually think… this one’s worth your time.

Keep on. Don’t stop.