Northern Soul

It’s time for another great Northern Soul Podcast!

This month Lucy McNamara chats to singer/songwriter Miriam Jones. The Canadian, who now lives in Britain, is on tour following a stint supporting Roddy Frame. Her new album, Between Green and Gone, is a collection of poignant short stories in song form brought to life through a creative partnership with Simon Edwards (Fairground Attraction, Billy Bragg, David Gray). Her music is “delivered with a grit and warmth that puts Jones firmly in the Bonnie Raitt and Joan Osborne class of tough but soulful exponents of North American roots music”.

Also on this month’s podcast, Lucy previews must-see gigs across the North of England and plays great music including Justice Vs Simian, Bon Iver, Natural Born Chillers, School 94, Of Monsters and Men, Chemical Brothers and MAMMÚT.

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

This month Lucy McNamara trips down to the Horse & Jockey in Chorlton to chat to Rob Goodwin from The Slow Show. Known for their minimal but epic songs which swell from gentle piano-led Americana to roaring choruses and string sections, this Manchester five-piece have found champions at BBC 6 Music and Radio 2 and have played in Europe to large, sold-out audiences, as well as supporting Elbow.

Also on this month’s podcast, Lucy previews must-see gigs across the North of England and plays great music including Patti Smith, Ghostpoet, Milk and Bone, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Bop English, GoGo Penguin and U.S. Girls.

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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We have a crackin’ podcast for you this month.

On April’s show, Lucy McNamara chats to Seattle Yacht Club. This duo from Southport makes superlative electro-pop music. The pair have gained acclaim and support from, among others, BBC 6 Music and BBC Introducing. The band’s song, Feeling the Sunshine, is already a Northern Soul favourite.

Lucy also plays great tunes from, among others, The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, Tune-Yards, Bowerbirds, Oh Wonder, Alessi’s Ark, Tandem Felix and Hot Chip.

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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Stop whatever you’re doing – it’s time for The Northern Soul Podcast!

On this month’s show, Lucy McNamara chats to the legendary Arrested Development, a band which has been producing great music for nearly 30 years.

Lucy also plays great tunes from the likes of Lisbon, The Watchmakers, Charlie Belle, The Sugarhill Gang and Shields.

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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Yes folks, it’s time for the glorious Northern Soul Podcast.

This month, Lucy McNamara chats to Puppet Rebellion ahead of the band’s new single (released later this month). The Manchester group describe themselves as a combination of “upbeat choppy riffs and heartfelt lyrics”. They tell Lucy about working with renowned producer Gavin Monaghan, the importance of social media for a 21st century band, and touring.

Also on Lucy’s playlist this week is, among others, PJ Harvey, Demons Of Ruby Mae, Arrested Development, Ron Sexsmith and Seattle Yacht Club.

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 a New Year and a new Northern Soul Podcast.

This month Lucy McNamara chats to The Tapestry at Manchester’s Central Library. The Manchester/Tameside-based band talk about their new single, their influences, getting barred from Blackburn and Pete Doherty.

Also on Lucy’s playlist this week are Lemonade, Wild Beasts and Hunter and the Bear as well as Al Wilson, The New Basement Tapes and Kero Kero Bonito.

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

Images by Chris Payne

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It’s cold outside….so stay in and listen to The Northern Soul Podcast.

This month Lucy McNamara chatted to Eliot Sumner. Previously known as Coco, Sumner tells Lucy about touring with Lykke Li, writing new material, and her ambitions to write music for sci-fi films.

Also on Lucy’s playlist this week are, among others, Dawn Penn, Angus & Julia Stone, St. Vincent and Public Service Broadcasting.

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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Hurrah and huzzah – The Northern Soul Podcast returns for a second series!

Yes, producer and presenter Lucy McNamara is back with a monthly 40 minute show which will include interviews with major bands and musical artists, as well as showcasing up-and-coming talent. Interviewees will include musicians playing in the North of England and local names, and a slew of great music perfect for a Sunday evening.

This week, Lucy chats to Liverpool-based Dan Croll, once described as “Paul Simon jamming with Prince”. Dan chats about about touring, playing with London Grammar, writing the new album, and collaborations.

Among the music being played this week is alt-J, Joan Armatrading, Lykke Li, Eliot Sumner, The Black Keys and London Grammar. 

Photos of Dan Croll by Laura Lewis

 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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Small Talk: a new culture podcast for Northern Soul

In the first of a new series, Sara Hughes talks to Hazel O’Keefe and Kerry Leigh from Laughing Cows about the second Women in Comedy Festival, a new venture called Comix Live and the challenges of being women on a comedy circuit long dominated by men.

In a wide-ranging discussion, Sara asks Hazel and Kerry about the ethos behind the Women in Comedy Festival, the secret to the success of Laughing Cows Comedy, the longest running comedy club with an all-female line-up in the UK, and what it means to be a stand-up comic.

Women in Comedy Festival 2014 runs from October 11-26, 2014 at venues around Greater Manchester. For more information, follow this link: http://www.womenincomedy.co.uk/2014/home.html

@womenincomedyuk

@SaraHughes12

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Hurrah and huzzah – it’s time for The Northern Soul Podcast!

This week Lucy McNamara chats to Rupert Hill. Following an acting career which included Coronation Street and Eastenders, Hill now owns great pubs and music venues including The Eagle in Salford, The Castle and Gullivers in Manchester and The Parlour in Chorlton. His band, Biederbeck, is on the festival circuit – recent appearances have included Bestival and the Ramsbottom Festival. This is one busy man!

Lucy also plays, among others, Douglas Dare, Magic Man, Two Door Cinema Club, Bernard ˖ Edith and Corbu.

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