On the Huh

Aphra's music is like a cozy blanket on a chilly night, blending contemporary folk with echoes of 60s and 70s classics like Judee Sill and Karen Dalton. Their songs, driven by folk melodies and rich harmonies, dive deep into personal introspection and vulnerability. With each tune, they create an intimate space where listeners can find comfort and catharsis. Joining Aphra on their musical journey feels like sharing stories with old friends, wrapped in the familiar warmth of timeless melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Some YouTube links here .. 
Aphra - Tide In/Tide Out Music Video - YouTube
APHRA – ANGLIA SOUND SESSION [2022] (youtube.com)

Don't forget to check out the ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compiled by pod producer Reuben Andrews called La musique de Norwich.

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Welcome to a slightly different take on the usual On the Huh pod format - today I am talking to James in his capacity as a music fan. How he got into music, what led him to Norwich and what he has to say about our Fine City's thriving scene. 

Don't forget to check out the ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compiled by pod producer Reuben Andrews called La musique de Norwich.

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Norwich Power trio Sleemo are "a wild animal barely domesticated by the studio, cawing at the speakers"  Very popular in the Norwich scene they bring their raucous live show energy into their records and tell aa good tale or to - hope you enjoy it and one of their tracks at the end 

Don't forget to check out the ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compiled by pod producer Reuben Andrews called La musique de Norwich.

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Gabby Rivers is a vibey 21 year old singer/songwriter performing upbeat indie/alternative originals with soulful and powerful vocals. She has a 5 piece band and so far in her musical journey she has performed at festivals including Latitude music festival, Reading music festival and Secret garden party. She has recently supported artists including Ellie Dixon, Coach party, Vistas and Tiny Umbrellas and in 2023 went onto release her EP “Disappointed but not surprised’ receiving BBC radio 1 play on Future Alternative. She released an EP called Headache in 2020 which has received support from BBC introducing and 6 Music. Her track UH OH released last year was BBC introducing Suffolk’s track of the week and she sold out her debut headline GABBY RIVERS - TECH SPEC show in Norwich at voodoo daddy’s showroom in 2022 and another show again in 2023.

Gabby Rivers - YouTube    for vids etc 

Don't forget to check out the ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compiled by pod producer Reuben Andrews called La musique de Norwich.

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Hailing from Norwich, UK, SUDS are made up from Mae, Dan, Jack and Harry, four close friends who met in October 2021. Taking aspects from all of their musical interests, SUDS have defined the sound of their new music as a combination of inspirations from early 1970s American folk to the Midwest Emo scene.’

We got into lots of things, record deals, fashion sense, why here and why now, what's next and their 'nemesis' from another Norwich band..   have a listen to find out more .

Suds headline  Norwich Arts Centre on  Saturday 8th of June  Homepage - Norwich Arts Centre

Notice Me - video   SUDS - Notice Me (Official Music Video) - YouTube
Entropy - video  SUDS — Entropy (youtube.com)


 

Don't forget to check out the ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compiled by pod producer Reuben Andrews called La musique de Norwich.

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Shaped through a love for hip hop, britpop, psych and cinema; PleasureInc. is the genre-fluid musical brainchild of brothers Jonny Silver and Kenny Pleasures. The duo and their band of goons are out to confuse you into a good time. It’s Talking-Heads-make-love-to-Beastie-Boys-core. Considered as it is loose.. hard as it is playful… intensely blasé, always.
These boys are on it like a car bonnet - they are in there like swimwear - there's lots to unpick so hop on board the PleasureInc. express

Live shows 
17 APR // Sheffield, Sidney & Matilda
 18 APR // Birmingham, The Victoria
 19 APR // London, The George Tavern
 20 APR // Brighton, The Rossi Bar
 26 APR // Manchester, The Castle Hotel
 27 APR // Norwich, Voodoo Daddy’s
 11 MAY // Hanwell Hootie, London

26 JUL // Tramlines Fringe, Sheffield

18 + 19 OCT // Left of the Dial, Rotterdam

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PleasureInc. - Plastic People (Official Music Video) (youtube.com)

Don't forget to check out the ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compiled by pod producer Reuben Andrews called La musique de Norwich.

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Floral Image are in the ascendancy - Renowned for their incredible live shows, their glorious swirling tunes and for being thoroughly cool. 

They describe themselves as psychedelic rock with ferocity, articulacy, and a heliolatric, near hedonistic sense of revelry.

These lads are on the cusp of greatness so get in early... 

Floral image have some shows lined up later in the year as follows

20th May - Adnams Spiegeltent, Norfolk and Norwich Festival - Norwich
4th August - Kendal Calling Festival
31st August - Manchester Psych Fest

Follow them on insta @floralimageband
and have a listen and a watch  of videos here -  Floral Image - YouTube

Don't forget to check out the ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compiled by pod producer Reuben Andrews called La musique de Norwich.

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Ben Street has had quite the ride when it comes to music, a familiar face to many in Norwich as the man who put together the multi venue Wildpaths festival in 2019 which started in 2019 and now as a promoter for all sorts of gigs across the fine city but he also has a backstory having been the drummer in Coasts - a hugely successful band with top 20 albums and worldwide tours. Here we talk about his shenanigans at a Nicaraguan Waterfall, life as a bona fide rockstar  and how the hell you go about putting on a festival in one city over 3 days with 250 acts .... and also excitingly what's next... enjoy   

Don't forget to check out the ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compiled by pod producer Reuben Andrews called La musique de Norwich.

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Bag of Cans are on a mission to put a spring in your step and a smile on your face as they entertain us with their own brand of revelry.  We had a lovely old chat and covered lots of things from their formation to Keith Chegwin to Colchester Leisure World, dubious accents and state sponsorship.
Check out their You tube stuff here   Bag of Cans - YouTube
Look out for their upcoming show at Norwich Arts Centre  on Friday 3rd of May  tickets (if there are any left - there wont be for long) are here Homepage - Norwich Arts Centre
An follow them on insta @bagofcanstagram

Don't forget to check out the ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compiled by pod producer Reuben Andrews called La musique de Norwich.

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Simon Acres has been around the Norwich music scene for many years and joined me for a pilot episode to help with learning how the technology works and to help get the podcast up and running. 
We talked about first gigs, favorite and worst gigs Simon has seen, his own story in picking up an instrument and bands he's played in and how live music remains such a hook for him.  His warmth and passion for the subject came through in the recording so I hope you enjoy this soft launch episode.  
Please do check out the Website - www.onthehuh.org 

Don't forget to check out the ever evolving Spotify playlist of Norwich bands material compiled by pod producer Reuben Andrews called La musique de Norwich.

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