Northern Soul

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 music legend Brian Eno and BBC 6 Music‘s Shaun Keaveny.

On Lucy’s playlist this month are a host of great tunes including music from DOOMSQUAD, Turin Brakes, Cat Power, O’Hooley And Tidow, The Clear, Gorillaz and The Syrian National Orchestra and Let’s Eat Grandma.

You can get in touch with Lucy via Twitter @Lucy_McNamara or via Northern Soul @Northern_Soul_

To listen to Series One and Two of the Northern Soul Podcast, click here

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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 Lucy’s playlist this month are a host of great tunes including music from Janelle Monae, Foals, Sunflower Bean, Cabbage, Blossoms and Cabbage.

You can get in touch with Lucy via Twitter @Lucy_McNamara or via Northern Soul @Northern_Soul_

To listen to Series One and Two of the Northern Soul Podcast, click here

Michelle Hussey and Natalie-Eve Williams will present their choices on Huw Stephens’ programme March 28 to March 30, 2016, from 10pm

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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 with Lucy via Twitter @Lucy_McNamara or via Northern Soul @Northern_Soul_

To listen to Series One and Two of the Northern Soul Podcast, click here

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You can get in touch with Laura via Twitter @MsLaura_Brown or via Northern Soul @Northern_Soul_

To listen to Series One and Two of the Northern Soul Podcast, produced and presented by Lucy McNamara, click here

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Hurrah and huzzah! It’s time for the Northern Soul Podcast.

This month Laura Brown asks, are we snobbish when it comes to art? She explores the concept of ‘threshold phobia’ – the physical act of walking into a room when you don’t know what to expect. After all, the unknown is incredibly daunting and ‘art’ can sometimes come with an elitist label. Are we unintentionally intimidating people who think art isn’t for them? Just how accessible is art?

Laura talks to three leading members of the arts community. Her interviewees are Michael Simpson, Head of Visual Arts and Engagement at The Lowry in Salford, Arts Marketing Manager Mike James whose CV includes the Liverpool Empire and Liverpool’s Unity Theatre, and Sam Lackey, Senior Curator of Programme at The Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester.

You can get in touch with Laura via Twitter @MsLaura_Brown or via Northern Soul @Northern_Soul_

To listen to Series One and Two of the Northern Soul Podcast, produced and presented by Lucy McNamara, click here

Main image: The Whitworth by Chris Payne

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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 Reid, Ione Mai, Songs for Walter, The Blossoms, and Catfish and the Bottleman.

You can get in touch with Lucy via Twitter @Lucy_McNamara or via Northern Soul @Northern_Soul_

To listen to Series One and Two of the Northern Soul Podcast, click here

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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 Men, Moving Panoramas, Patawawa, Jefferson Airplane, The Cure, James and Vennart.

You can get in touch with Lucy via Twitter @Lucy_McNamara or via Northern Soul @Northern_Soul_

To listen to Series One and Two of the Northern Soul Podcast, click here

Images by Chris Payne

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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 via Twitter @Lucy_McNamara or via Northern Soul @Northern_Soul_

To listen to Series One of the Northern Soul Podcast, click here

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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 which shows the struggle newcomers have in the music industry.

This week’s playlist by Lucy features, among others, Greg Murray, Monarchy, Easy Kill, Blossoms and Sea Moya.

You can get in touch with Lucy via Twitter @Lucy_McNamara or via Northern Soul @Northern_Soul_

To listen to Series One of the Northern Soul Podcast, click here

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It’s that time again – time for another cracking Northern Soul Podcast.

This month Lucy McNamara chats to singer Chris Haddon and bandmate Kieran McIntyre, both formerly of The Minx (who Lucy interviewed in a previous podcast), about their new band Heavy On The Magic. The band will be playing Ramsbottom Festival this year.

Also on this month’s podcast, Lucy previews must-see gigs across the North of England and plays great music including Hey Sholay, Amason, Okay Kaya, Sufjan Stevens, Malka, Stereo MCs and Flight Brigade.

You can get in touch with Lucy via Twitter @Lucy_McNamara or via Northern Soul @Northern_Soul_

To listen to Series One of the Northern Soul Podcast, click here

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