Barstool Music Podcast

Due to technical issues you can catch up on this weeks radio show right here! I spin new tracks from the likes of DAME, Biddy & The Bullets, plus many more. Also I catch up with the very talented Abby Power to chat all things 'Protostar'. Hope you enjoy it!!

On this weeks Safe Space, Luke catches up with Tim from 'Morning Crush' after the release of their new single 'Stories Of War'. They talk all things musical journey and the healthy approach to social media. As well as opening up on the story behind his latest song and just how much it has meant to him to be able to release it. So hit play, sit back, and join. us once again in the Safe Space. Listen via Bandcamp Follow Morning Crush

On this weeks Safe Space Luke chats with local singer/songwriter YNES ahead of her 'Hot Cross Hun' tour next month. Talking all things tour organisation, musical roots, and what she'd do if she ever got the chance to support Kate Nash, YNES opens up about her musical journey so far. So hit play and once again join Luke in getting to know another amazing artist just a little bit better. Follow YNES

On this weeks Safe Space Luke chats with the very talented songwriter Peri Rae. Talking all things musical beginnings to the behind the scenes of her latest music video, Peri opens up about her own process and how important making a genuine conenction really is. So hit play and once again get to know another amazing artist that little bit better. Follow Peri Rae

On this weeks Safe Space, I talk to Birmingham based Duo First Frontier ahead of their debut EP release on the 18th March. We talk all things music, media, and vegetables. It was such fun talking with Paul and Helena, I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed recording it. So hit play, kick back and join us once again in the Safe Space. Follow First Frontier Pre-save their Debut EP

In this weeks Safe Space I catch up with amazing songwriter Rosie Alexandra off the back of her debut EP release. We talk about everything from perfroming in the playground to the future of her musical journey. We also have a good chuckle at the importance of articulating your lyrics. So hit play and once again sit back and get to know another amazing artist, just that little bit better. Follow Rosie Alexandra www.barstoolmusic.co.uk

In this weeks 'Safe Spce' I catch up with singer/songwriter Oliver Beardmore to talk all things brand new EP, perfroming on live streams, and the double edged nature of social media promotion. Plus we have a good chuckle at on stage mishaps. So hit play and once again get to know another Indpendent artist thatl ittle bit better!   Follow Oliver Beardmore

On this weeks Safe Space, Luke catches up with rising Hip Hop artist Abby Power after she dropped her third EP 'Influenced'. They talk all about her passion for creating hoenst music, her most embarrassing moment in Ireland, and what she hopes to achieve with her music moving forwards. So sit back, relax and join us once again in the Safe Space. Follow Abby Power

In thsi weeks Safe Space, Luke catches up with Birmingham singer/songwrtier Ali Gilbert. Talking all things musical beginnings, new release, and mental health Ali opens up about his time writing and releasing music over the last few years. So hit play and join us once again in the Safe Space. Follow Ali Gilbert

On this weeks Safe Spce, Luke talks to London based singer/songwriter and pop artist, Arin. They all things behind the scenes of his debut EP 'Anything' and also how collaborating with his housemates has allowed him to fully realise his musical aims. Plus Luke gets a sneak peek into the future of Arin in 2022. So hit paly, sit back and join us once again in the 'Safe Space'. Follow Arin

Check out another show packed full of new music. With two great guests including Sunflower Thieves and Moses, plus a vibrant brummie double this week has something for everyone. So hit paly and enjoy another colelction of great songs and keep supporting unsigned and independent music wherever you are. www.barstoolmusic.co.uk

Catch up on the latest broadcast of Barstool music Show. Featuring ten great tracks, two great guests, Rosie Alexandra and Roseland En Why Cee, all across one hour of memorable radio! Enjoy and keep supporting unsigned and independent artists wherever you are! www.barstoolmusic.co.uk  

In this weeks episode Luke catches up with the amazing Bryony Williams to fill you in on the crazy year she has just had. From kicking off her own record label, winning an awared, and then caping it off supporting JAMES. The sky is the limit for this rising singer/songwriter from Wolverhampton and we have a ton of laughs along the way. So hit play, kick back, and join us in the Safe Space. Follow Bryony Williams

Listen back to the amazing tracks featured on this weeks so!! We've got grunge, pop, rock, and everything in between! Also I catch up with Cong Fusion after dropping their debut jazz infused instrumental album and also catch up with Oliver Beardmore to talk all things new music as he drops 'Not Sinking, Yt Floating'. So hit play and enjoy another line up of great new music! www.barstoolmusic.co.uk

On this weeks Safe Space, Luke talks to Birmingham based Pop songwriter Latifa. Going back to her time in Singapore to the moment she turned a corner with her music Latifa opens up about her inspirations both musically and culturally and her aspirations for her music moving forwards. So once again get settled and join us in the 'Safe Space'.   Follow Latifa

On this weeks Safe Space I sat down with Scottish based HipHop artist and Singer/Songwriter Conscious Route. We talk all things music from his background on the club circuit at 18 to his favourite collaborations in 2021. We sink our teeth into the meat of the modern music industry and discuss options after your voice breaks. So sit back and once again join us in the Barstool Music's Safe Space. Follow Conscious Route 

Due to technical difficulties you can listen to this weeks Barstool Music Show here, right now!! Some great songs to kick off 2022 in style and two great guests to set the bar for those to come!! Big thanks to The Heavy North and Hayden J Barlow :D enjoy!! www.barstoolmusic.co.uk

On this weeks Safe Space, I sit down with Soul and Jazz inspired singer/songwriter Charlotte Champian. We talk all things inspiration, her greatest lost role, and learning to perform with her disability. So once again get comfortable and join me as we head into the safe space. Follow Charlotte

This week I catch up with the amazing Bristol based artist Michaela Fedeczko. After dropping her debut album last month I thought it would be great ot get to know this soulful songwriter just al little bit better. Hope you enjoy it! Discover Michaela Fedeczko

We're back! To celebrate 1 year of the original 'Safe Space' mini series I've relaunched the podcast as another way of getting to know the incredible musicians I come across everyday. On my first episode back I sit down and chat with the amazing Jack Hinks. I get to know this great musician even better and get the details on his latest project dealing with the five stages of grief...plus we have a few laughs along the way! Hope you enjoy it! Follow Jack Hinks

Listen again to this weeks show! Featuring conversations with Einsam about his debut EP Samantics (out now) and also with singer/songwriter The Famous Daxx as she releases new single Quaterlife (out now)! Plus we have a numerical Brummie Double and the most diverse line up of new music i've ever had so far!

This week I catch up with the brilliant Idlework as they drop debut EP 'Crane Fly' and I also talk to rising Alt Pop trio Little Victories as they release single number two 'Love Gets Me Down'. Plus we've got some banging tracks from across the nation! Hope you enjoy it :D As heard on Switch Radio first.

Check out a great line up of new music from the unsigned scene in the UK plus I interview Scotlands own Rhona Macfarlane and Charles HS as they release brand new music to the world! As heard first on Switch Radio.

On this weeks extended edition listen some great new music from the likes of 'The Famous Daxx', 'Rainy Day Woman', and 'Gaby K'. Plus hear my interviews with Silvertwin as they drop their debut album, and West Mids Punk Rockers Dinky as they re release Jennifer Against the World! Plus get a full length bonus play of the latest single from The Avenues!! Enjoy....

This week I catch up with Chris Sharpe and Becky Warrington, two members of the team behind online PR resource 'Musosoup'. We talk about the platfomrs beginnings, the potential pressure Social Media places on to bands, and the future of the platfrom when it comes to live events. So enjoy once again another peek behind the curtain of the unsigned and independent scene here in the UK. Visit: www.musosoup.com  

Its a teeny bit longer.... Catch up on this weeks broadcast! Including my interviews with brilliant songwriters Chrissie Huntley and Rebecca Tommasi, plus another line up of great new music from across the UK! Oh, and I also waffle on a little bit longer in this one (it'll explain the dadgy edits on the origianl). Hope you enjoy!!

On this weeks episode I get to grips with the gritty world of Record Labels by interviewing a pioneer of the non-profit record label, Ian Smith. With his project Last Night From Glasgow, and his dedicated team, he hopes to bring back a more artist centred business and stop artists being left holding the bag. So enjoy, learn something new, I definitely did, and also hear the first play of the latest single from the brilliant 'Sister John'! Visit: LNFG    

Catch up and don't miss out!   Another line up of great music awaits, including new releases from Moses, Pochenski, and brand new band Slaney Bay. Plus i've got interviews with rising LowFi star Courtney Jade and Pop Rock Dynamo ettie. So enjoy the show and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our great shows!! Shameless but gotta play the game :D

This week i had the great pleasure of talking to Emilia Auinn, a country/americana artist from Leeds who has founded the brilliant support organisation, Whiskey Kisses Promotions. It is your one stop shop for support as an independent artist and is invaluable due to the amount of subjects covered. So hit play and discover how much passion, care, and forethrought has gone into this amazing project! Learn more....

Catch up here!   Catch up with the latest episode of 'The Barstool Music Show'. I speak with Jora the Fortuneteller ahaed of their release of WAR, and also catch up with Dave Huntriss as he drops new single 'Bewilderness'. As always we've got more great new tunes and also hear me loose it over the word 'Follow'. Enjoy

This week I talk with Katie, Eden, and Niamh, the three woman pioneering an all day, female festival in Manchester this August. No Man's Land is a response to the sheer lack of representation in major festivals and also a great way of showcasing the sheer talent that is out there but is still overlooked. We talk hollow gestures, how grass roots festivals lead the way, and how to do TikTok wrong. Hope you enjoy!   Follow them: Instagram // Facebook 

This week on 'Inside the Industry' I sit down with Lewis Speirs, the brains behind digital marketing project, Shoot First. Combining his own experience in events and marketing with a driving passion to help up and coming artists, Lewis is forging a company that is a bright horizon for the industry. We talk festival line ups, guilty pleasure songs, and how the story matters so much when promoting yourself. So enjoy once again a peek behind the curtain of the music scene in the UK! www.shootfirstuk.co.uk

Check out this weeks show!   Featuring two great interviews with Alt Rockers 'Our Nameless Boy' and Country Duo 'The Rising'. Plus we have another line up of incredible new music and Luke shows us why its not always a good thing to start recording at 12am the night before! Enjoy.

This week on Inside the Industry, Luke talks to Imran Khan. With his project 'Fusion' Imran has brought support to his local music scene in both Nottingham and Derby. From organisng live events, to shooting session recordings, he does everything he can to support local talent. But where did it all come from, and what is the future for Imran and Fusion? Well hit play to find out this and more!! Follow: Fusion: @fusionnotts  

And we're back..... This week Luke talks new EP with touring musician Isaac Anderson, discusses brand new single 'Someday' with Ilonalowe, and brings the show in with one of the most enthusiastic openings to date. So hit play, kick back, and enjoy another line up of incredible new music on us.

On the first episode of Inside the Industry, I talk with Richard Morgan (Indie Midlands) and Bryony Williams (singer/songwriter) about their brand new venture 'GRRL GROANNN'. Together they are hoping to forge a new and safe enviroment for female and non binary artists in the local Independent music scene. We talk humble beginnings, the road to fairer festivals, and also favourite pizza place. So enjoy the first of many conversations to come, subscribe, and hopefully we'll learn something new! Follow GRRRL GROANNN

If you missed it, catch up with the latest episode of our new radio show on Switch Radio, Birmingham, UK. Luke talks to Sam Seccombe about his latest EP release, and discusses Flow States brand new single 'Pancake Love'. Plus hear exclusive clips that prove Luke isn't always the smooth presenter he likes to edit himself to be! So hit play and we hope you enjoy another line up of incredible new music!!

Luke would like to introduce you his latest podcast venture, Inside the Industry....in his own unique way...he's even backing music, fancy. Enjoy!

This week saw our humble podcast take to the air on Switch Radio at its new time slot of 10pm. But have no fear, each week the show will be uploaded here in its entirety and someimtes may even come with cheeky bonus material as a way of thaking you for your support over the last 12 months!! So hit play and enjoy this weeks show featuring interviews with BERRIES and Overpass!! Keep safe out there!   www.barstoolmusic.co.uk

This week Luke will fill your ears with more great new music, interview two great guests, and of course, debut yet another overstretched metaphor for the unsigned and independent music scene. He catches up with Familiar Action to talk debut album and talks new single release with Honey!! So hit the play button, don't be afraid to subscribe, and once again, enjoy this new music on us!!! www.barstoolmusic.co.uk  

This week Luke brings another wide range of artists from the Unsigned and Indpendent music scene in the UK. He also talks new singles with both Bethany Ferrie and Gabrielle Sey who are releasing epic tracks in their own unique styles. Plus he has some BIG news to bring us about the future of the Airplay show. So hit paly, be sure to subscribe, and enjoy some brilliant new music on us! www.barstoolmusic.co.uk  

This week Luke is joined by Broken Links to talk about their upcoming new album 'Conflict::States' and also by Nanuk to talk about his brand new single 'Midas' (pre-save for both below). Plus we have the return of the Brummie double with DAME and Sagittariass and as always another run of brilliant new releases from some of the best bands on the Unsigned and independent UK music scene!! So hit play, kick back in the sun, and enjoy some new music on us!!!! Pre-save links: Broken Links - Conflict::States Nanuk - Midas   

This week Luke brings us once again another line up of incredible unsigned and independent music from the UK! Plus he chats brand new EP with CXL MXCK and talks debut single with Hallworth. You'll also hear two great tracks in the Brummie Double, as well as Lukes usual unique way of presenting. So hit play and once again enjoy this new music on us!! Pre-save links: CXL MXCK - Me, Myself, or Die - EP Hallworth - Built to Last 

Five away from the half Century! On this weeks show Luke brings us another shake up in the shows construction. A run of more great new music from the UK's incredible unsigned and Independent music scene, and also catches up with two very talented solo artists. He talks Debut EP with GracieSouz and first single release with Sam Readman!! So once again hit play, enjoy the tunes, and congratulate yourself at surviving another week of Luke's bad puns.... Pre-save links: GracieSouz - Better in Space Sam Readman - Dancing With the Devil

Our Brilliant New Episode....Listen to get the reference! This week we have another incredible line up new music from the UK. We've got a touch of Country, a wave of Indie, and a warm front of acoustic tenderness. Plus Luke chats with Zelha about her upcoming new single and talks debut EP with Colourful Crimes ahead of their EP release! So hit play, kick back in your garden, and let this podcast be the soundtrack to your sunny day!!! Pre-save Links: Zelha - What's the Point?  Colourful Crimes - Reality/Normality 

Once again we are back!   This week Luke catches up with two great bands. He talks debut EP with Sub Cultures and upcoming new single 'Joker' with Reclaim Vienna (pre-save link below). Plus he brings us the most alternative mix of music so far as well as pushes the boat out for the Odd Couple tracks!! So once again hit play, sit back, and let us take you on a journey through some of the best Unsigned and Independent music from the UK!!!! Pre-save 'Joker' here  

This week Luke once again brings us a brilliant line up of great new music as well as chatting with two great guests. He talks to Wild Cat Strike ahead of their new EP release next week and also talks to Catching Mangoes as they drop their debut Single!! So tune in, enjoy the tracks, and above all, have a bit of fun.    www.barstoolmusic.co.uk  

And we're back! This week Airplay returns to its original format with Luke back in the hosts chair and ready to fill your ears with some of the best new unsigned and independent music from across the UK! He chats with She Made Me Do It about their latest EP Otherworldly and talks brand new single Sleep, with Mystic Waxx. Plus he has a few updates and thank you's to pass on after the success of the BSWAid Livestream event with Indie Midlands. So hit play and enjoy the music on us!!!

Here it is!! In honour of International Womans Day we have produced an all female edition of our podcast. Taking the hot seat will be Luke's sister Ellen Knowles who wil lbe bringing us music from some of the artists set to perfrom on the Indie Midlands BSWAid Livestream Festival this weekend!! Plus she will be chatting with headliners Leo and VK Lynee about their music and what it all means to them, as well as catching up with a representative of the Birmingham and Solihull Womans Aid for whom all of this is for!! So enjoy the music, donate via the link below if you can, and be sure not to miss the livestream this weekend!! Keep safe. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bswaidlivestreamfestival    

This week Luke brings us another line up of incredible new music from the UK's unsigned and independent music scene. Plus he catches up with Michael Baker as he drops his brand new album and also chats with Jack Hinks ahead of his new single release!! There is also more info on the upcoming Livestream with Indie Midlands plus more. So hit play and once again enjoy some new music on us!! www.barstoolmusic.co.uk  

This week we bring you once again another line up of brilliant new music from the UK's unsigned and independent music scene. Luke chats with Scotlands Uncle Kid about his debut EP release, 'Indistinct Chatter' and talks new music and online live shows with Alex Ohm! So tune in, enjoy the music and find out whats up next for Barstool Music!!  www.barstoolmusic.co.uk