The Sound of the Bar

This week JB is joined by Simon, Andy, Hoops, Jon and Tom from the band Vernons Future. For only the second time on the podcast we have the full band which makes for some fun times.

There is discussion about how the band initially formed back in the 1980s when they were known as The Vernons and how they recorded an album back then too.

Later on the podcast, we hear about how the band got back together in 2015 and then went on to release the album ‘Aquaplaning’ in 2022.

We hear some interesting stories from their time at college in Liverpool which is where the band formed where some of the current lineup met up. From supporting The Las and The Farm to seeing Blur play at University before they became well known.

The band have a couple of gigs coming up on the 10th October at The Spice of Life and in November at the iconic Dublin Castle in London.

They all give us an insight into inspirations, shared sounds, favourite songs, albums and more.

We round up with some quickfire questions.

Thanks to our sponsor, Arty Burgers (www.artyburgers.com) who are kindly offering 20% off their fantastic range of music prints, mugs and more using code THESOUNDOFTHEBAR to UK listeners.

If you enjoy what you've heard then please share with those you think will enjoy and follow/subscribe to be kept up to date when our latest episodes drop.

Check out our website thesoundofthebar.podview.com where you can find direct links to various podcast platforms you can find the podcast and there is an option to contact us with feedback or recommendations of bands or singers you’d like us to interview

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After a couple weeks off, JB is joined by Scottish singer songwriter Ryan Kershaw who earlier this month released his second album, ‘Less is More’ through the record company ‘Red Tangent Records’ who he also manages.

Make sure to check out the album and keep up to date on his socials @ryankershawofficial

Ryan gives us an insight in to the recording process, how the album has been received and the help and support he has received since it launched. We talk too about the album launch party which took place in his home town of Larkhall.

There is some really interesting chat about how he got involved in music with his first album coming out after spending some time in prison. He talks about how his lived experience has gone on to help others through the wonderful ‘Changing Tunes’ project which helps people with convictions get involved in the music industry.

He shares his own tips to other recording artists in terms of getting their music out there and how music can reach a wider audience.

One area of particular support that is mentioned is Reaction Radio PR who you can find on their website who help emerging bands and singers get their music played on radio.

As is tradition we round up with some quickfire questions.

Thanks to our sponsor, Arty Burgers (www.artyburgers.com) who are kindly offering 20% off their fantastic range of music prints, mugs and more using code THESOUNDOFTHEBAR to UK listeners.

If you enjoy what you've heard then please share with those you think will enjoy and follow/subscribe to be kept up to date when our latest episodes drop.

Check out our website thesoundofthebar.podview.com where you can find direct links to various podcast platforms you can find the podcast and there is an option to contact us with feedback or recommendations of bands or singers you’d like us to interview

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This week JB is joined by JP and AnneMarie from the fantastic Feet of Clay off the back of their album ‘After the Reign’ coming out on Friday 4th September and produced by Button Up Records.

You can buy the album on the usual music platforms and also direct from Button Up Records:

https://www.buttonuprecords.co.uk/product/feet-of-clay-after-the-reign-pre-order/

On the 9th October, they will have their album launch party at The Eagle Inn in Coatbridge. If you fancy it then get your tickets on the link below:

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Coatbridge/Olde-Eagle-Inn/Feet-Of-Clay-Album-Launch/42668750/

We chat about how the band got together in their 30s after JP wanted to start a band back when we were flat mates. Oh, how it could have turned out differently.

They give us an insight into their sound, what to expect at their live shows and their love of playing festivals.

There is discussion around their influences and what inspired their psychedelic and melodic sound. 

In one of the most interesting stories we’ve heard we hear how Bez ended up partying with them in a flat in Coatbridge. JP also verifies the story of how we accidentally discovered Kasabian.

As well as music, football is another loves of JP’s and we talk about Celtic being knocked out of the Champions League.

We finish off with some quickfire questions.

Thanks to our sponsor, Arty Burgers (www.artyburgers.com) who are kindly offering 20% off their fantastic range of music prints, mugs and more using code THESOUNDOFTHEBAR to UK listeners.

If you enjoy what you've heard then please share with those you think will enjoy and follow/subscribe to be kept up to date when our latest episodes drop.

Check out our website thesoundofthebar.podview.com where you can find direct links to various podcast platforms you can find the podcast and there is an option to contact us with feedback or recommendations of bands or singers you’d like us to interview

https://linktr.ee/thesoundofthebar

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JB is joined by Jade and Russ from Sonar Presents (@sonar_presents) who are strong supporters of grassroots music in a number of different ways.

We talk to them fresh off being at the Reading and Leeds festival at the weekend. This leads to discussion around the lack of support for emerging acts at the festival and beyond.

The pair give us an insight into their upcoming app Sonar Presents which will launch in November 2026. Their aim is to allow emerging artists to be discovered, allow bands/singers to make more money and more. Keep an eye out for its release.

There are some recommendations given on some emerging acts that you should all check out too which include The Kabins and Isaac Neilson.

Jade advises how she initially got involved with supporting emerging acts through giving female fronted bands more of a platform. This leads on to discussion on how women are treated differently in the music industry whether it be through representation at festivals or interacting with people.

If you can then head along to their music convention which will take place on the 14th November at Bread and Roses in Clapham which will include speakers, musicians and more.

Thanks to our sponsor, Arty Burgers (www.artyburgers.com) who are kindly offering 20% off their fantastic range of music prints, mugs and more using code THESOUNDOFTHEBAR to UK listeners.

If you enjoy what you've heard then please share with those you think will enjoy and follow/subscribe to be kept up to date when our latest episodes drop.

Check out our website thesoundofthebar.podview.com where you can find direct links to various podcast platforms you can find the podcast and there is an option to contact us with feedback or recommendations of bands or singers you’d like us to interview

https://linktr.ee/thesoundofthebar

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On your latest episode, singer Jay Brannan joins JB to talk music and mental health.

Jay starts off by telling us how he first picked up guitar, his solo career so far and supporting The Fratellis and Snow Patrol in his early music career.

On Friday 28th August, he releases his next single 'Coming Home' which is about his own mental health journey. You can purchase the song on Bandcamp with all proceeds going to the mental health charity Men Matter Scotland.

We discuss the link with music and mental health and share some of our own stragies that we use to maintain a positive mental health.

To conclude the podcast, we finish off with some quickfire questions for Jay.

Thanks to our sponsor, Arty Burgers (www.artyburgers.com) who are kindly offering 20% off their fantastic range of music prints, mugs and more using code THESOUNDOFTHEBAR to UK listeners.

If you enjoy what you've heard then please share with those you think will enjoy and follow/subscribe to be kept up to date when our latest episodes drop.

Check out our website thesoundofthebar.podview.com where you can find direct links to various podcast platforms you can find the podcast and there is an option to contact us with feedback or recommendations of bands or singers you’d like us to interview

https://linktr.ee/thesoundofthebar

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JB is joined by Dan and Jesse from the band Ic1s for your latest episode.

We kick off by hearing about their influences in terms of some similar tastes and alternative ones.

The band returned a couple of years ago after stopping previously around 2014.

There is some chat about what is was like to be a band back then with a manager who promised them the world and the reason the band broke up.

They're back better than ever with their album 'What Took You So Long' which came out towards the end of 2025 with plans for their second album to come out early 2027.

You can catch the band at shows in Newcastle in October and London in February of next year.

The guys give us an insight in to how the band got back together, how they're doing everything themselves on their return and more.

Both the guys are huge football fans so we talk a bit about their respective teams and hopes for the season.

To finish off the podcast we ask the guys some quickfire questions.

For our latest episode, JB is joined by Craig (singer and guitars) and Phil (bassist and vocals) from Dundee/Fife band Black Wolf Club.

You can find the band on their socials on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

We kick off as the band give us an insight in to their sound, how they come up with their songs in terms of their writing process and their recent new addition to the band.

They talk about their upcoming plans for the rest of 2026 with some gigs coming up and an album release later in the year.

There is chat about musical influences and inspirations and we finish off with some quickfire questions.

Thanks to our sponsor, Arty Burgers (www.artyburgers.com) who are kindly offering 20% off their fantastic range of music prints, mugs and more using code THESOUNDOFTHEBAR to UK listeners.

If you enjoy what you've heard then please share with those you think will enjoy and follow/subscribe to be kept up to date when our latest episodes drop.

Check out our website thesoundofthebar.podview.com where you can find direct links to various podcast platforms you can find the podcast and there is an option to contact us with feedback or recommendations of bands or singers you’d like us to interview

https://linktr.ee/thesoundofthebar

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This week JB is joined by returning guest Ol from The Fods and The Goodstock Project.

It's 30 years since Oasis played their legendary gigs at Balloch and Knebworth so we decide to take a look back at that and other memorable live moments.

Ol gives us an insight in to one of his favourite early memories of going to gigs and festivals.

There is chat about how gig habits seem to have changed over the years as we encourage music fans to get out and support emerging bands and small music venues.

We speak about how the music scene as evolved as we take a look at the 90s and discuss what the last huge scene was in British music.

If you enjoy what you've heard then please share with those you think will enjoy and follow/subscribe to be kept up to date when our latest episodes drop.

Check out our website thesoundofthebar.podview.com where you can find direct links to various podcast platforms you can find the podcast and there is an option to contact us with feedback or recommendations of bands or singers you’d like us to interview

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For our latest episode, JB is joined by Sophie, Millie and Myls from Blackpool band Dead Sheep. The band make their podcast debut which we are delighted about.

To kick things off we discover how they came up with the name of the band, how they got together and their singles that they have released so far.

You can keep up to date with the band on Instagram @deadsheep.band

If you're in the Blackpool area or fancy a roadtrip then get yourself along to Bootleg Social on Thursday 30th July. There are 3 bands playing for the small price of £7 which is cracking value.

We mix it up this episode with our quickfire questions coming during the middle of the podcast.

There is some brief film discussion too with the likes of The Odyessy, Despicable Me, Twilight and The Hunger Games.

The band give us an insight in to their influences, writing process, sound and future plans which include starting to record their debut album later in the year.

Thanks to our sponsor, Arty Burgers (www.artyburgers.com) who are kindly offering 20% off their fantastic range of music prints, mugs and more using code THESOUNDOFTHEBAR to UK listeners.

If you enjoy what you've heard then please share with those you think will enjoy and follow/subscribe to be kept up to date when our latest episodes drop.

Check out our website thesoundofthebar.podview.com where you can find direct links to various podcast platforms you can find the podcast and there is an option to contact us with feedback or recommendations of bands or singers you’d like us to interview

https://linktr.ee/thesoundofthebar

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Outro - A Lesson in Letting Go by the FOLK DRAMA

After a short break, JB is back with guests Gavin and Mark from dreamy pop band, Diving Horse.

The band brought out their new single 'Feels Like Home' on 10th July and they give us an insight in to how the song came about with Gavin's daughter influencing the track.

You can catch the band at Belladrum on 1st August and also on 20th August at Hug and Pint where they support Any Joy along with friends of the podcast The FOLK DRAMA.

THe band discuss influences on the band, their sound and plans for the rest of 2026 where they plan to start recording their debut album.

As is tradition we round up with some quickfire questions.

Thanks to our sponsor, Arty Burgers (www.artyburgers.com) who are kindly offering 20% off their fantastic range of music prints, mugs and more using code THESOUNDOFTHEBAR to UK listeners.

If you enjoy what you've heard then please share with those you think will enjoy and follow/subscribe to be kept up to date when our latest episodes drop.

Check out our website thesoundofthebar.podview.com where you can find direct links to various podcast platforms you can find the podcast and there is an option to contact us with feedback or recommendations of bands or singers you’d like us to interview

https://linktr.ee/thesoundofthebar

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