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Interviews with guests where we ask the important question - if you could go for a drink with any three musicians past or present, who would you choose and why?

Northern Chorus


    • Mar 31, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    Episode 40 - Miles Kane

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 15:56


    The final episode from our March specials is with the one and only, Miles Kane. Former member of The Rascals and now The Last Shadow Puppets, along with his successful solo career of course, we discuss the latest album "Change the Show" in the lead up to its release.

    Episode 39 - Scouting For Girls

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 31:13


    The third of four special episodes this month sees us re-visiting last year's interview with Roy Stride of Scouting For Girls. We talk Neighbourhood Weekender, the history of the band, songwriting for One Direction and plenty more!

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    Episode 38 - Gyles Brandreth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 19:29


    The 2nd of our March special episodes sees us revisit our interview with broadcaster, writer, and former politician, Gyles Brandreth. We discuss Gyles' "Break a Leg" tour ahead of his Crewe Lyceum show in 2021. He shares plenty of anecdotes, including one about Dame Judi Dench!

    Episode 37 - Pale Waves

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 17:54


    In the first of four special episodes, we delve into the archives to release our interview with Heather Baron-Gracie from Pale Waves, recorded in October 2021 in the build up to their Victoria Warehouse show and third album release.

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    Episode 36 - Rianne Downey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 24:45


    The final episode of 2022 is with talented up and coming singer-songwriter, Rianne Downey. We discuss new single 'Home', moving from Scotland to Liverpool, the forthcoming EP, and plenty more! Link to Rianne's tickets & music: https://linktr.ee/riannedowney

    Episode 35 - Clint Boon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 41:31


    We are joined this week by a very special guest in Clint Boon from the Inspiral Carpets. We discuss the reunion tour, Neighbourhood Weekender, Noel & Liam Gallagher & plenty more! Find Northern Chorus here:  http://www.northernchorus.co.uk/  http://www.twitter.com/NorthernChorus_  http://www.instagram.com/NorthernChorus  http://www.facebook.com/NorthernChorusUK 

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    Episode 34 - Lottery Winners

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 26:51


    We are joined this week by Thom Rylance from the Lottery Winners. We discuss his recent injury on stage, growing up in Leigh, and selling out Manchester Albert Hall. He also shares anecdotes about Boy George, Rick Astley, Frank Turner and more, as well as discussing their slot at next year's Neighbourhood Weekender - 27th & 28th May 2023 in Victoria Park, Warrington. Tickets here: https://nbhdweekender.com/

    Episode 33 - Omid Djalili

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 33:27


    In this bonus episode, we talk to comedian and actor, Omid Djalili, about his upcoming show at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax. We discuss the current situation in Iran, the World Cup, cancel culture and plenty more. Head to https://www.northernchorus.co.uk/ for ticket information and more.

    Episode 32 - The Reytons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 30:35


    We're finally back with a new episode, and it's worth the wait. Jonny Yerrell from The Reytons joins us this week to talk Sheffield Arena, UK tour, and the brand new album, "What's Rock and Roll?". We also discuss the live shows, the band's loyal fans and so much more!

    Episode 31 - Red Rum Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 24:20


    This week, we're joined by Simon and Neil from fast-rising Liverpool band, Red Rum Club. We discuss the band's latest album, 'How To Steal The World', Neighbourhood Weekender, the upcoming USA Tour & plenty more. For interview clips, podcasts & more, head to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbmYNEt0W3NHftpmOtYhJ9A

    Episode 30 - Stanleys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 31:15


    This week, we speak to Jake Dorsman from up and coming Wigan band, Stanleys. We discuss the new single, "Why Would I?", out this Friday, as well as next month's Gorilla gig, the Wigan music scene, overcoming adversity during the pandemic and plenty more!

    Episode 29 - Seb Lowe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 45:59


    This week we're joined by a fast-rising singer-songwriter from Saddleworth, Seb Lowe! We discuss his rise on TikTok and his new EP, "The Other Half". We also talk about his recently announced slot at Glastonbury, gig at Gorilla and plenty more!

    Episode 28 - Tom A Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 30:41


    Man of the moment, Tom A Smith joins us this week to talk about new single "Could I Live With Being Fake" and his career evolution since "Tom Mouse Smith". We discuss our chance encounter at 110 Above Festival, support slots with Gang of Youths and Miles Kane, stories about James Bay, Catfish and the Bottlemen, Tim Burgess & plenty more!

    Episode 27 - Shiner Sam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 39:37


    This week, we're joined by social media's new music guru, Sam Shiner aka Shiner Sam! We discuss how a music fan grew her platform to become one of the most prominent online new music promoters. We talk about the first gig Sam put on with The Lathums, Robert Carlyle's recent influence on new music, the one thing she'd change about the industry and plenty more!

    Episode 26 - The Wombats

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 38:31


    Dan Haggis from The Wombats joins us this week to discuss Lollapalooza, US Tour, latest UK number one record "Fix Yourself, Not The World" and plenty more! We also talk about the Greek Tragedy viral Tik Tok hit, the history of the band as we approach 20 years since formation, and 2022 UK Tour & Festival dates.

    Episode 25 - Louise Schofield

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 50:48


    This week, we're joined by Presenter, Content Creator, and all round "music media person", Louise Schofield! We discuss best, worst and dream interviews, along with chat about This Feeling, Jake Bugg & Idris Elba. We also talk Spill the Sound, BBC Sesh, comedy & plenty more! Head to https://www.louiseschofield.co.uk/ for more info on this week's guest!

    Episode 24 - Kemi Rodgers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 32:54


    This week, we're joined by Radio DJ & Presenter, Kemi Rodgers! We talk Capital FM & Capital Xtra, 'The Sip' on Snapchat, Kemi's career journey in the media & more!

    Episode 23 - Robbie Knox

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 53:42


    This week, we're joined by former Soccer AM producer and current co-host of Jaackmaate's Happy Hour, Robbie Knox! We discuss his career journey so far, including Soccer AM, YouTube, podcasting and beer brewing. We also talk all about music and of course, Robbie's three Fantasy Pints!

    Episode 22 - Andrew Cushin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 35:42


    For the first guest episode of Season 2, we are joined by up and coming Newcastle singer-songwriter, Andrew Cushin. We discuss his new single "You Don't Belong" and signing to Peter Doherty's record label. We also talk about working with Noel Gallagher, popularity in Italy, Sam Fender, the Newcastle scene & plenty more!

    Episode 21 - S1 REVIEW - Guests, Picks & Highlights!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 45:26


    Ahead of the first guest interview of Season 2, we look back at Season 1's guests, as well as some of our favourite 'Fantasy Pints' picks and memorable moments. S1 is available on all platforms and includes DMA's, Jamie Webster, Scheiffer Bates, Phoenix Nights' Clinton Baptiste & plenty more! Visit northernchorus.co.uk for more info.

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    Episode 20 - DMA's

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 32:10


    For the final episode of Season 1, we are joined by Mason from the DMA's, one of the biggest indie bands around today. We discuss their latest EP 'I Love You Unconditionally, Sure Am Going to Miss You', the UK tour, the band's affinity with the north and plenty more!

    Episode 19 - Jamie Webster

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 43:09


    Following the announcement of his new album 'Moments' (out January 28th), we are joined this week by Liverpool singer-songwriter, Jamie Webster! We discuss the forthcoming record, new single 'Going Out', last weekend's homecoming gig and plenty more!

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    Episode 18 - Local Music Special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 47:34


    This week's episode is a chat we had with a local musician from the North West back in April, Dave Quilliam. We discuss the effects of the pandemic on the local music scene and plenty more, including a funny mix up of the podcast theme!

    Episode 17 - The Magic Mod

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 46:52


    This week, we are joined by Ben Taylor aka The Magic Mod! We discuss becoming a professional magician and his career highlights, including touring with the likes of Paul Weller, The Libertines and Shaun Ryder. We also talk about last weekend's trip to the brilliant 110 Above Festival!

    Episode 16 - Megan Wyn

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 33:28


    This week, we are joined by an up and coming singer-songwriter from Wales, Megan Wyn. We discuss how she got into music and the scene in Anglesey, as well as the breakthrough single 'Polaroid', support from This Feeling, what the future has in store and plenty more!

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    Episode 15 - Hattie Pearson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 34:10


    This week, we are joined by radio DJ, event host & voiceover artist, Hattie Pearson. We talk about Hattie's career so far and the journey to Hits Radio, as well as Scruff of the Neck, Girls on Film and plenty more!

    Episode 14 - Scheiffer Bates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 49:45


    This week, we are joined by voice actor and impressionist, Scheiffer Bates. Scheiffer talks about his career so far and a potential move to America, as well as his most requested impressions, dream collaborations, the impression he would love to master and, of course, a few impressions along the way!

    Episode 13 - Ben Nicholls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 52:23


    This week, we are joined by the man behind YouTube sensation, The ASMR Gamer - Ben Nicholls. We discuss ASMR, the rise in popularity of the channel, Ben's book 'ASMR: The Sleep Revolution', his new podcast 'The FLAAT Podcast' and plenty more!

    Episode 12 - Deco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 31:35


    This week, we are joined by Max from indie pop band, Deco. We discuss lockdown 80s mashups, returning to play the London gigs, Radio 1's Big Weekend and plenty more!

    Episode 11 - Abi Rose Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 31:00


    This week, we are joined by 2021 RivFest headliner, Abi Rose Kelly. We discuss the headline slot as well as Abi's journey in music, the latest single 'Your Time' and plenty more!

    Episode 10 - Jake Heaton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 44:46


    This week, we are joined by singer-songwriter and talented young guitarist, Jake Heaton. We discuss his journey to becoming a finalist on Sky Arts show 'Guitar Star', leading to recording at Abbey Road studios and working with Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi. We also discuss his latest album 'Inside Jessica's Notebook', his move down to London to study music and plenty more!

    Episode 9 - Lauran Hibberd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 28:43


    This week, we are joined by a rising star from the Isle of Wight, Lauran Hibberd. We discuss everything from dachshunds and cabbages through to the latest single 'How Am I Still Alive?' and gender misrepresentation in the music industry! Tickets & Merch: https://lauranhibberd.awesomedistro.com/

    Episode 8 - Felix Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 23:53


    This week, we are joined by a young singer-songwriter from Manchester, Felix Hill. We discuss his latest single 'Down by the Races', radio and social media praise, juggling music and A levels and plenty more!

    Episode 7 - Katie Owen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 22:30


    This week, we are joined by DJ and presenter, Katie Owen. We discuss playing in front of 5,000 people at Sefton Park, This Feeling, working on Radio 1 and lots more!

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    Episode 6 - Jack Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 34:04


    This week, we are joined by Radio X DJ, Jack Wood. We discuss the Sefton Park pilot gig, MancMade, Scruff of the Neck and plenty more!

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    Episode 5 - Jim Salveson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 42:24


    This week, we are joined by XS Manchester evening show host and new music promoter, Jim Salveson. We discuss being a radio DJ during a pandemic, the best in new music, the Sport Social and plenty more!

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    Episode 4 - Ben Osborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 27:42


    This week, we are joined by Sheffield United footballer, Ben Osborn. We discuss the European Super League, Elite Football Development, Ben's blog, The Snuts and lots more!

    Episode 3 - Joe Astley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 22:54


    This week we are joined by Joe Astley, a rising singer-songwriter from Wigan. As well as his fantasy pints, we discuss the thriving Wigan music scene, his latest music, upcoming gigs and plenty more!

    Episode 2 - Clinton Baptiste / Alex Lowe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 33:38


    We are joined by our first special guests, none other than Phoenix Nights' hapless psychic, Clinton Baptiste, and actor, Alex Lowe! We talk about Clinton's upcoming tour, lockdown and all things music!

    Episode 1 - Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 12:18


    A quick introduction to the podcast, website and hosts.

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