Offgrid Sounds Podcast

Another episode of Offgrid Sounds featuring unsigned and under the radar bands and artists from all across Scotland. Tracks from PRIMES, Chris Greig & The Merchants, Sean C Kennedy, The Novac, Alex Amor and Club Beirut

The long awaited return of Offgrid Sounds Podcast. Tracks from False Friends, Nicol & Elliott, MOY, Konner, Rachel Jack and Bemz

In a change of pace Laura and Ben discuss the music industry and Black Lives Matter with two Black Scottish artists - Matt Hickman from Brownbear and Ayrshire Rapper Bemz

Another lockdown episode with the team. Tracks from White Novels, Maya Maya, Hannah Slavin, Sean C. Kennedy, Quiche, Dancing On Tables

The latest episode of Offgrid Sounds featuring Wrest, Billy Mitchell, Ranzas, Johnny Graham, False Friends and Luke La Volpe

Another episode recorded in the remote studio. Plenty new tracks to be listening to in lockdown!

The second mixtape comes other from Ross Leighton from Fatherson. Ross picks his 8 tracks he would putting on his Mixtape. He talks about being out what's it's like on lockdown as a musician and being on tour with Lewis Capaldi.  

In the first of our series of Offgrid Sounds Mixtapes we speak to Matt Hickman from Brown who selects his 8 tracks he would put on his mixtape.

The gang are back together virtually for the first time since The Lockdown. We got together in Ben's virtual meeting room to give your weekly dose of new music! Tracks from VanSleep, Alice Bentley, Crooq, Kendama, Spyres, Check Masses

Laura is ill(this was recorded before Coronavirus took hold in the UK) so Matt Hickman from Brownbear comes into chat about his new single 'Retro'. New tracks from Vistas, Swim School, Amy Lou, Mitchell Museum, Dreamkids

The team are back together for your regular dose of new music. Tracks from Connor Fyfe, Ella's Brother, Joesef, Lisa Kowalski, No Franco, Kitti. We also talk about TRNSMT and Playground festivals and pay tribute to Andrew Weatherall who passed away during the week

We talk about our 10 for 2020 featuring Nicol & Elliott, SHEARS, Pale Fire, Magnum Haus, Tamzene, Vansleep, Liimo, Swim School, One Nine, Keir Gibson

The gang are back for our Christmas Special featuring the bands and artists we have enjoyed through 2019. Tracks fromThe Eves, King of Birds, Folda, Swim School, Kier Gibson, Spyres, 100 Fables, Wrest, One Nine, Karine Polwart, There Will Be Fireworks. We also talk about our favourites of 2019 and the TRNSMT festival line up announcements

Latest episode from The Offgrid Gang!

Episode 34 is here with tracks from Kendama, Sub Violet, The Girl That Cried Wolf, Pale Fire, Swim School, Edwin Organ. We hear all about Laura's Paris adventures!

Laura is away to Paris on an adventure so Matt Hickman has stepped in to join Ben and Ronnie. Some great chat about the industry, gigs and Spotify. Loads of great new music too.

the team return with some great new music and they they talk about the up coming Scottish Alternative Music Awards

the latest episode with tracks from  Folda, The Naked Feedback, Kitti, Megan Black, Magpie Arc

We're back after a 2 week break, some great tracks,Winter Springs, Julia And The Doogans, Ophelia Lies, Kodak Ghosts, Ninth Wave, Dead Sea Souls and the usual great chat from Ronnie, Laura and Ben

This episode is a bit different we talk about Bands that have split or morphed into other bands. We talk about how Chvrches came about via Blue Sky Archives and Julia Thirteen. We also talk about Make Sparks, Scarlett Shift, Endor, The Imagineers and a couple of Ayrshire bands When I Was Young and Common Ground

Back with another episode, Ronnie and Laura have been off to see Blue Rose Code and King of Birds. We talk Say Awards shortlist. Tracks from Hannah Slavin, One Nine, C Duncan, Keir Gibson, False Friends, Spyres

The gang are back together for Episode 27. Tracks from Start Static, Tamzene, Wojtek The Bear, Sean C.Kennedy, Lilura. Some Belladrum chat and here all about Anna Sweeney's gig at King Tuts Summer Nights. 

In this episode Ronnie chats with PJ and Sean from Culann and talks about there latest album

The team chat about their weekend at TRSNMT, tracks come from Catherine McGrath, Swim School and Stephanie Cheape. Interviews from Swim School and Retro Video Club too!

In the first our 2 part TRNSMT special, we take you through the lineup, the bands and artists we think you should be checking out. In part 2 you'll be able to hear our review of the festival, we'll chat to some of bands and artists and look ahead to what we hope to see at TRNSMT 2020  

The team are back together for another great episode, some great music and the usual news, gig guide!

Fresh new episode from Ronnie, Ben and Laura. All the usual great chat and tracks from Karine Polwart, The Vanities, Liam Doyle, Ranzas, Kyle Falconer, A. Wesley Chung

Ronnie, Laura and Ben are back after a weeks break. Loads of great chat, Ronnie is on spotify FINALLY. We talk the Queen Tuts Stage at TRNSMT and we have tracks from  Nicola Taylor, The Eves, Annie Booth, Goodnight Louisa, 100 Fables, Swim School

This week, Ronnie, Laura and Ben talk about King Tuts Summer Nights festival. Ben talks about Fatherson at the o2 Academy. The gang also have some cool announcements about everything OffGrid!

Ronnie, Laura and Ben chat about this years SAY Award. We discuss our own shortlists and Ben even sticks his neck out to pick the winner! We have handpicked some tracks that are new to podcast and have had albums out during the SAY Award year. 

Ronnie, Laura and Ben are back with another episode tracks from Wojtek The Bear, ,Bubbatrees, Matt Scott, JOG ,Wrest and we pay homage to one of favourites Losing Ground who called it a day. We also have the gig guide and we discuss The SAY Award launch!

More great music  selected by Ben, Ronnie and Laura. Ronnie and Laura have been to see Culann live at Audio and we also tell you about what we will be up to at Live @ Troon!

Ben's back from Las Vegas, Ronnie and Laura have been to see Katie Palmer, Fallen Arches and Derek J Martin and Laura went to see Nina Nesbitt. The gang also talk about Electric Fields move to Glasgow from Dumfries!

This episode features tracks from Tapedeck 45, Refuge Island, Red Hearted Vibrations, Mickey 9s, Louise Connell, Skerryvore. Ben is still in Las Vegas so Ronnie and Laura are accompanied by their good pal Jim Higgins whilst they enjoy some of Ronnie's cooking and some wine from his vineyard!

This week's tracks come from Katie Palmer, Mt Doubt, Annie Booth, False Bliss, Nicol & Elliott and Derek J Martin. As Ben is in Las Vegas just now, Laura & Ronnie have drafted in radio presenter and occasional television celeb Jim Higgins to chat about our six tracks. They also quiz Jim about his career. Anything could happen and did!

This week's tracks come from Robbie Hutton, Lunir, Heavy Rapids, ONR, Jordan Stewart, Blue Rose Code. We talk about the Butefest in the news section and we also touch on some comedians to check out at The Glasgow Comedy Festival

Tracks from The Ranzas, Nina Nesbitt, Colin Hunter, Be Charlotte, Dogtooth, Foreignfox. We talk Live At Troon, Belladrum and the new BBC Scotland podcast!

Tracks from  Lilias Hobson, Tom McGuire & The Brassholes, Tiderays, Mickey 9s, Dancing On Tables, Super 8, Festival News and The Gig Guide with our intro created by the guys at the Dirrans Head Injuries Unit in Kilwinning

Tracks from The Ronains, Neon Seas, Kendama, Moonlight Zoo, Daryl Speirs and Laura's new favourite band The Zangwills. We'll have the gig guide(with our new jingle thanks to the people at The Dirrans Head Injury Unit) and of course our News Section.

This week tracks come from Twin Heart, King of Birds, Jack Woodward, Pale Fire, Acrylic and November Lights. We also have the gig guide, the news section and Ben, Laura and Ronnie talk about their favourite gigs

Tracks featuring Twilight Sad, Katie Palmer, Jeremy Levif, Chris Greig & The Merchants, The Eves and SWAY. All the normal news and gig guide to keep you up to date too

This is is the second part of our 2 part special on our 20 Ones to Watch for 2019 - Tracks in this episode come from St. Martiins, Hyyts, Apache Darling, Indigo Velvet, Black  Honey, Annie Booth, Wotjek The Bear, Brownbear, Folda and Crash Club 

Ronnie, Laura and Ben return with The OffGrid Sounds Ones to Watch for 2019. We have 20 acts we think you should be looking out for in 2019. This episode we talk about the first 10 acts who made our list of 20. They are Free Love, Fiskur, Lucia, Vistas, Zoe Graham, Heavy Rapids, Bubbatrees, LoveSick, Pseudo Satellites and Wrest. The next set of acts will be out in a few days.

This is our Festive edtion of Offgrid Sounds Podcast, we'll have a couple of alternative Christmas tunes and Tracks this week come from Fallen Arches, Life Model, OK Button, DopeSickFly, Gordon Robertson and Katee Kross. We talk about upcoming festivals and we'll have the Gig Guide too!    

Breaking News!!!! OffGrid Sounds will now be released in shorter and weekly episodes. This weeks episode features Static Suns, Anna Sweeney, Home Economics, Black Dove, Amy Lou and Pseudo Satellites. Of course there will be The Gig Guide and The News Section. to keep you all up to date

Tracks from Indigo Velvet, Annie Booth, Matt Scott, The Ranzas, Fiskur, Derek J Martin and Brownbear. Ben chats to Matt from Brownbear and Ronnie catches up with Derek J Martin. We have the gig guide and news section. Laura tells us all about the plans for Live @ Troon 

Featuring Tracks from The Van'ts, Crash Club, Katee Kross & The Amberjax, Lisa Kowalski, Beerjacket, Mackenzie Fox, Retro Video Club, Mickey 9s, The 101, Stewart Bryden, Start Static and Lauren chat's to Heavy Rapids after their King Tuts show in Glasgow and we hear their latest track Stuck With. They'll also be The Gig Guide and our new feature "The News Section"

Featuring tracks from WWPJ, Vistas, Helix Vision, Michael Cassidy, Mt Doubt, Beta Waves, November Lights,  We also talk about the SAMAS and The Dirty Weekender in Kilmarnock  and our new feature The Gig Guide