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New music podcast hosted by Ronnie McGhie, Laura Mac and Producer Ben Grant. This podcast takes off where Wednesday Night Sessions ended. The team will play you the best in unsigned and under the radar music from all across Scotland.

Offgrid Sounds


    • Jan 31, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 2m AVG DURATION
    • 49 EPISODES


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    #46 PRIMES, Chris Greig & The Merchants, Sean C Kennedy, The Novacs, Alex Amor, Club Beirut,

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 64:51


    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

    #45 False Friends, Nicol & Elliott, MOY, Konner, Rachel Jack, Bemz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 75:09


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

    #44 Black Lives Matter with Matt Hickman & Bemz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 86:16


    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

    #43 White Novels, Maya Maya, Hannah Slavin, Sean C. Kennedy, Quiche, Dancing On Tables

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 58:53


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

    #42 Wrest, Billy Mitchell, Ranzas, Johnny Graham, False Friends, Luke La Volpe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 70:13


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

    Mixtape #3 Graeme Easton

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 23:12


    #41 Dogtooth, Megan Black, Weekend Debt, Siights, Refuge Island, Static Satellites

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 73:36


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

    Mixtape #2 Ross Leighton from Fatherson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 38:26


    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.  

    Offgrid Sounds Mixtape #1 - Matt Hickman from Brownbear

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 42:38


    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.

    #40 LOCKDOWN TIME - VanSleep, Alice Bentley, Crooq, Kendama, Spyres, Check Masses

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 66:33


    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

    #39 Brownbear, Vistas, Swim School, Amy Lou, Mitchell Museum, Dreamkids

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 74:08


    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

    #38 Connor Fyfe, Ella's Brother, Joesef, Lisa Kowalski, No Franco, Kitti

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 63:50


    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

    #37 10 For 2020 - Nicol & Elliott, SHEARS, Pale Fire, Magnum Haus, Tamzene

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 63:16


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

    #36 The Eves, King of Birds, Folda, Swim School, Kier Gibson, Spyres, 100 Fables, Wrest, One Nine, Karine Polwart, There Will Be Fireworks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 94:05


    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

    #35 False Friends, The Rain Experiment, Seil Lein, Shuna Lovelle, Wojtek The Bear, The Snuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 60:59


    Latest episode from The Offgrid Gang!

    #34 Kendama, Sub Violet, The Girl That Cried Wolf, Pale Fire, Swim School, Edwin Organ

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 59:52


    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!

    #33 Anna Sweeney, Neon Seas, Go To Girl, D R I F T, Carly Connor, Seaside Sons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 71:46


    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.

    #32 The Novacs, One Nine, Siights, Liquid Spirit, Sean C Kennedy Victoria's Flight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 58:45


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

    #31 Folda, The Naked Feedback, Kitti, Megan Black, Magpie Arc

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019 46:56


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

    #30 Winter Springs, Julia And The Doogans, Ophelia Lies, Kodak Ghosts, Ninth Wave, Dead Sea Souls

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 53:24


    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

    #29 Where are they now Special - Make Sparks, Endor, Scarlett Shift, Imagineers, When I Was Young, Common Ground, Blue Sky Archives

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 74:35


    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

    #28 Hannah Slavin, One Nine, C Duncan, Keir Gibson, False Friends, Spyres

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 46:39


    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

    #27 Start Static, Tamzene, Wojtek The Bear, Sean C.Kennedy, Lilura, Cameo Habitat

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 56:57


    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. 

    #26 Culann Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 51:15


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

    EP25 Post TRNSMT - Swim School, Catherine McGrath, Stephanie Cheape, Interviews with Swim School and Retro Video Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2019 78:23


    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!

    #24 TRNSMT SPECIAL - Inhaler, The Snuts, Sundara Karma, whenyoung, Retro Video Club, SAHARA, Gerry Cinnamon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 59:11


    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  

    #23 Fuzzy Sun, Crystal, Dogtooth, Cameron Barnes, Malcolm Middleton, Primes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 53:42


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

    #22 Karine Polwart, The Vanities, Liam Doyle, Ranzas, Kyle Falconer, A. Wesley Chung

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 67:05


    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

    #21Female Special Nicola Taylor, The Eves, Annie Booth, Goodnight Louisa, 100 Fables, Swim School

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 61:29


    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

    #20 King Tuts Summer Nights Special - Lakyoto, Josephine Sillars & The Manic Pixie Dream, Edwin Organ, Anna Sweeney, Luke La Volpe, Carly Connor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 67:05


    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!

    #19 SAY Award Special - Carla J.Easton, Caezar, Stillhound, Dean Owens, Kundalini Genie, Strike The Colours

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 70:46


    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. 

    #18 Wojtek The Bear, Bubbatrees, Matt Scott, JOG, Wrest, Losing Ground

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 56:51


    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!

    jog losing ground matt scott wrest wojtek the bear say award
    #17 Fauves, You Tell Me, Culann, Megan Black, Hyyts, The Ronains

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 58:49


    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!

    #16 Honeyblood, Stara Zagora, Liimo, Luna The Professor, Scarlett Randle, The Statler Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 66:29


    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!

    #15 Tapedeck 45, Refuge Island, Red Hearted Vibrations, Mickey 9s, Louise Connell, Skerryvore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 73:23


    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!

    #14 KATIE PALMER, Mt DOUBT, ANNIE BOOTH, FALSE BLISS, NICOL & ELLIOTT and DEREK J MARTIN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 64:22


    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!

    #13 Robbie Hutton, Lunir, Heavy Rapids, ONR, Jordan Stewart, Blue Rose Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 48:21


    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

    #12 he Ranzas, Nina Nesbitt, Colin Hunter, Be Charlotte, Dogtooth, Foreignfox

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2019 61:28


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

    #11 Lilias Hobson, Tom McGuire & The Brassholes, Tiderays, Mickey 9s, Dancing On Tables, Super 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 38:36


    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

    #10 The Ronains, Neon Seas, Moonlight Zoo, Daryl Speirs, Kendama, The Zangwills

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 51:34


    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.

    Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2019 49:56


    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

    Offgrid Sounds Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 57:54


    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

    Episode 7 Ones To Watch 2019 Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 55:54


    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 

    Offgrid Sounds Episode 6 Ones To Watch 2019 Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 64:41


    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.

    Offgrid Sounds Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 44:13


    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!    

    Offgrid Sounds Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 48:03


    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

    Offgrid Sounds Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 107:29


    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 

    Offgrid Sounds Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 91:29


    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"

    Offgrid Sounds Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 69:31


    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

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