Freshly Squeezed: A New Music Podcast

Time for another carefully curated episode of Freshly Squeezed - your weekly dive into the latest sounds from emerging artists making waves in the music scene. Weather Happy: Formerly of BERRIES, Holly Carter has teamed up with drummer Harry Carter to create Weather Happy, a London duo making grungy, math-rock-tinged alt-rock full of twists, turns and huge melodies. Holly and Jim chat about new tune Trees, working with Rod Jones (Idelwild) and the quiet bravery of moths! James Bruner: James Bruner creates classic rock'n'roll tunes that wear their influences proudly. Think The Strokes, Jet and The Hives with a modern swagger thrown in for good measure. His latest single Hypnotized is a defiant punch back against self-doubt. Aqua Line: Some proper 90s-inspired garage-rock energy from the Brighton and Guildford five-piece Aqualine. Blending grunge, shoegaze and alternative rock influences, they've created a sound that feels like Smashing Pumpkins and Radiohead working together to craft some monster hooks! Want more fresh tunes? Don’t miss the weekly Freshly Squeezed playlist here. 'Freshly Squeezed: A New Music Podcast' is written, researched, and hosted by Jim Salveson, with additional sound design and production support from Ant McGinley. The show's theme tune, 'Blue Blazer', is from Manchester's Spin Klass. Follow Freshly Squeezed on X, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

Headphones in. Volume up. New music bound! Another 3 amazing bands/artists/acts are lined up for this weeks Freshly Squeezed new music podcast as they share brand new tunes and the stories behind them with Jim Salveson. This weeks show features... Bad With Phones: Bad with Phones (aka South London artist Manny T Deroy) is entering his indie phase with his new EP 'Man Who Eats Metal Meat'. With a sound that would be right at home on a Damon Albarn side-project, with new tune Human, it's the lyrical dexterity and story telling that remains centre stage... all wrapped up in a total bop! Apostles: Upbeat, indie, pop off the Wigan new-music conveyor belt. New single 'Chatelaine' is the five-piece delivering what they deliver best with summery vocals and bright guitars delivering a feel good indie hit. The Howlers: New album Heavy is doing exactly what it says on the tin, taking the band in a new, harder, faster direction. Less indie swagger, more full-throttle rock ’n’ roll... well, still a bit of swagger! Want more new music? Check the weekly Freshly Squeezed playlist here. 'Freshly Squeezed: A New Music Podcast' is written, researched, and hosted by Jim Salveson. Additional sound design and production support from Ant McGinley. The show's theme tune, 'Blue Blazer' is from Manchester's Spin Klass. Follow the Freshly Squeezed social media accounts on X, Instagram and Tik Tok.

Psych, rock, punk, indie and a whole load of other genres in the mix this week as Jim Salveson introduces you to another brilliant trio of emerging artists. The Freshly Squeezed lineup this week looks like this... Mood Hoover: Stockport's Mood Hoover create psychedelic rock that's as dreamy as it is powerful. Blending heavy grooves, rich melodies and a healthy dose of experimentation. The sound of a band who is doing what it wants. Martyrs: Originally formed by two childhood friends from Merthyr Tydfil, Martyrs craft thoughtful, melodic alternative music packed with warmth, nostalgia and optimism. Big ideas and bigger melodies. The Light Show: West Yorkshire indie-punks The Light Show specialise in driving riffs, singalong choruses and the sort of infectious energy that was made for sweaty venues and packed-out crowds. Loud, fun and impossible to ignore. Other useful links... Other useful links... Find and follow Freshly Squeezed on X, Instagram and Tik Tok. Weekly new music Spotify playlist here. 'Freshly Squeezed: A New Music Podcast' is written, researched, and hosted by Jim Salveson. Sound design and series production from Ant McGinley. This weeks episode was put together in Manchester. The show's theme tune, 'Blue Blazer' is from Manchester's Spin Klass.

We are back... it may have only been a short hiatus but hopefully it made your love for new music stronger because that is what this podcast is full of! Three new tracks from three up and coming bands and three revealing and insightful chats with artists that might just be your new favourites. Here is who Jim is talking to this week... Idyllic: Liverpool continues to be a production line for great new guitar music and Idyllic are one of the latest bands generating serious buzz. Combining indie-rock swagger with infectious melodies and huge ambition, they've quickly become one of the most talked-about emerging acts on Merseyside. British Birds: Album number three is on the agenda as British Birds join us for a chat about their latest release. Thoughtful, melodic, quirky indie rock with a knack for crafting songs that stick with you long after the first listen. Music that gets you twitching rather than for twitchers! Young Martyrs: Young Martyrs fuse alternative country and Americana influences with heartfelt songwriting and timeless storytelling. Warm, authentic and packed with character, they're proof that great songs always find their audience. Lock in, volume up, let's get lost in a world of new music! Other useful links... Find and follow Freshly Squeezed on X, Instagram and Tik Tok. Weekly new music Spotify playlist here. 'Freshly Squeezed: A New Music Podcast' is written, researched, and hosted by Jim Salveson. Sound design and series production from Ant McGinley. This weeks episode was put together in Manchester. The show's theme tune, 'Blue Blazer' is from Manchester's Spin Klass.

Not every record gets the EP Playback treatment, but when a band returns with their strongest collection of songs to date, it's worth digging beneath the surface. In this special episode, Jim Salveson sits down with Christian Duncan and Jack from The Crooks for a track-by-track journey through their brand new seven-track EP 'Hypercell'. From the explosive energy of opener 'Madness' to the emotional finale 'High Horse', the band reveal how the record came together, the challenges of returning after a lengthy hiatus and why capturing the raw power of their live shows became the driving force behind every recording decision. Along the way, they discuss their songwriting process, the influence of northern guitar music, working with producer Chris Marshall, the surprising stories behind ALL the tracks on the record. Plus discover whether this EP is the first step towards the debut album fans have been waiting years to hear. Listen to the full EP here. Find the latest tour dates for The Crooks here. Follow Freshly Squeezed on X, Instagram and Tik Tok. Freshly Squeezed: A New Music Podcast is written, researched and hosted by Jim Salveson. Sound design and series production by Ant McGinley. This week's episode was put together in Manchester & Leeds. The show's theme tune, Blue Blazer, is from Manchester's Spin Klass.