New Sounds Union

Episode #7: Transatlanticism, with the Glowworms

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we speak to Dov, Sam and Cass from indie-folk band The Glowworms.

We learn about their transatlantic history, gigging in London, world-building, and what exactly it means to 'Worm or Die'.

We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month.

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to the double single 'trench coat' and 'you do not matter' by The Glowworms here - https://album.link/s/4AeE7MDXpoHCNRFsi9vrmM Tracks of the Month Listen to 'Passing

Through The Western Lagoon' by Jeremy Tuplin - https://song.link/s/0MVrChQGgd4XhwxNKvYJMz

Listen to 'Hit!' by Canada Hill - https://song.link/s/0uvBXMFdWylYs6V1TBeMyC

Listen to 'To You' by Raine - https://song.link/s/1syl1of7dzumBiuRMXTil0

Episode #6: Off The Cuff, with DBL-A

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:53:00 GMT

In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we have a delightfully laid-back chat with Manchester-based rapper DBL A, discussing the lo-fi wonders of Soundcloud, freestyling, releasing music off the cuff and building a visual world alongside his music.

We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month.

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to 'Glass House' by DBL A here: https://album.link/s/5n5XYNzBF6RO82iDSmd5WH

Tracks of the Month

Listen to 'Beautiful Hands' by Big Fear - https://song.link/s/7uOgRXGJD7kHoZGjkjgkYA

Listen to 'Exploding!' by World Cub - https://song.link/s/0EVVEj7QHVm1w4MVIzR234

Listen to 'Thick as thieves' by KHI-P - https://song.link/s/6icoRNjlMndCzLC6FhFXZG

Episode #5: How To Tap Into The Music Community, With Bojockey

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:53:00 GMT

New Sounds Union chat to indie-folk five piece Bojockey and play some of our favourite tracks from the past month.

In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we sit down with Sam, Helena and Remi from Bojockey, an indie-folk five-piece from London. We discuss their recent live album recorded at St Pancras Old Church, delve into the world of horse-related merch and the simple joys of music making.

We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month.

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to 'Soon I'll Be Free (Live at St Pancras Old Church)' by Bojockey here - https://album.link/s/2J2bYayzFqPM1nmBOFyNCU

Tracks of the Month

Listen to 'Castles' by Gabriel Moreno - https://song.link/s/0amXvVUrI6dfEHDlhoPW2s

Listen to 'Panda' by Oh Voyage - https://song.link/s/4Tak20V0tHVJWOD5Fyk55L

Listen to 'I Put It In a Frame' by Neev - https://song.link/s/39Th9lDGt4KtNaDMwUI4h1

Slugline: New Sounds Union chat to indie-folk five piece Bojockey and play some of our favourite tracks from the past month.

Episode #4: How An Independent Artist Tops The Charts, With Penfriend

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:09:00 GMT

In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we chat to chart-topping DIY tour de force Penfriend about her numerous creative endeavours, how she's used the humble mailing list to build a community of music lovers and her plans for new record, 'House of Stories' (out 25 April 2025).

We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month.

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Delve in to the world of Penfriend here: https://penfriend.rocks/ and listen here: https://penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/music

Tracks of the Month

Listen to 'Counting' by Melina Blanco: https://song.link/s/2s2aeNFs96Xk8m9oJ2rPO8

Listen to 'Rapture' by We Are All Fossils: https://song.link/s/6gQodFKbDOA04EDEsHjMzY

Listen to 'Small Crumbs' by Carol Hodge: https://song.link/s/397dfz6ybSzKwZTgSgmkhP

Episode #3: Esme White

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:50:00 GMT

In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we sit down with American songwriter Esme White and end up chatting about the "toilet bowl" of social media and the importance of persevering even when you "f**k up". Plus, we are introduced to everyone's favourite new puppet…trash angels.

We also dig out a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month.

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to 'Dead End Daydreams' by Esme White here: https://album.link/s/1nn7gl1nXjNkqOXj3XBVat

Tracks of the Month

Listen to 'paper' by Amateur Theatre Group - https://song.link/s/6OM5SN1AetK3DnDmLWH9Zo

Listen to 'Colour Fade' by Alphabet - https://song.link/s/2ayNyyNa7ATfemotYBqUj2

Esme's Pick:

Listen to 'Tuesday' by mary in the junkyard - https://song.link/gb/i/1706946857

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:56 Tracks of the month
00:03:18 The Interview

Episode #2: SUDS

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:18:00 GMT

In the second episode of New Sounds Union, we chat with Jack and Harry from alt-rock four-piece SUDS. We discuss their formation, signing with Big Scary Monsters, the importance of nurturing and engaging with your local music scene, and "giving a shit".

We also play a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month.

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to 'The Great Overgrowth' by SUDS here: https://album.link/s/3NT51V1sRBGBIFVAoQGhEL

Tracks of the Month:

Listen to 'Bling' by DBL A here: https://song.link/s/6N1jzsMoTWMRcrVeW0jGaq

Listen to 'These Words' by Colin Manson here: https://song.link/s/746nSTtqmX6LrphAW8DwAf

Listen to 'Big Steve' by Pet Symmetry here: https://song.link/s/587LBOHfkybUGpe9XE8s4I

0:00:00 Intro
0:00:47 Headlines
0:02:07 Tracks of the Month
0:04:19 Interview - SUDS
0:40:39 SUDS Recommend
0:42:57 End Credits

Episode #1: Mike Nisbet

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:00:00 GMT

In the inaugural episode of New Sounds Union, we chat with Scottish artist Mike Nisbet who discusses the importance of finding your own path and making mistakes along the way.

We also play a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month, and explore the role physical records can play for DIY artists.

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to 'Get Dead' by Mike Nisbet here: https://album.link/s/6o18FdOECSQyXMmBFrsco8

Episode #12: Tapping into emotions with We Are All Fossils

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we speak to We Are All Fossils about the creation of his beautiful and evocative new record, 'Gravity in Grief'. We also share some of our favourite tracks that we've recently featured on New Sound Union.

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to 'Gravity in Grief' by We Are All Fossils here: https://album.link/s/3mSuIse2hJFrGkiJl7bmrE

Tracks of the Month

'Fforest Glud' by Jonathan Knowles: https://jonathanknowles.bandcamp.com/album/fforest-glud

'I Can't Sit Here and Not Be Your Lover' by Myles Morgan: https://song.link/s/2XAMNdnLYfcQMCQNpjpJJi

Episode #11: Audio-Visual Storytelling with Entropies

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:17:00 GMT

In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we speak to Sheida and Sophie from cinematic folk-group Entropies, who discuss the creation of their new EP, 'The Harvest', which follows the stories of female tea pickers from the Black Sea coast of Turkey.

We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month.

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to 'The Harvest' by Entropies here: https://entropies.bandcamp.com/album/the-harvest-3

Tracks of the Month

'PowerCuts' by Half Naked Houseplants: https://song.link/s/5lyD22NV2zBkGX0EY9lmM6

'Through The Looking Glass' by Slump Culture: https://song.link/s/3yicQujbKaB3TpZedZjOVL

Sheida's 'Harmonic Entropy' playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Vw6z6pHq51wAD5ukKIE58?si=peD5Lp5VTCqq1toGROZo1g

Episode #10: Planetary Explorations, with Jeremy Tuplin

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we speak to the delightful Jeremy Tuplin ahead of the release of his new record, 'Planet Heaven' which is out on 17 October - you can pre-order via Trapped Animal Records or on Bandcamp. We discuss the record's cosmic themes, recording at home, the joys of playing live and finding your community.

We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month.

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to Jeremy Tuplin here https://jeremytuplinmusic.bandcamp.com/album/planet-heaven

Tracks of the Month

Listen to 'Northern Nowhere' by Novelty Island: https://song.link/s/4ZfhQrTr8l7ypbNB5Gqzc1

Listen to 'Mango Season' by Peter Cat: https://song.link/i/1822746704

Photo of Jeremy by Suzi Corker

Episode #9: Persistence, Organisation and Punk Rock Legends with Tom Bright

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we sit down with one of the hardest-working people in music, Tom Bright. Tom released his fourth full-length record earlier this year, 'Young Old Bloke', which was in fact an album from the vaults. We speak to Tom about the importance of making a connection with your audience, being super organised and how he ended up rubbing shoulders with some legends of punk rock.

We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month.

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to 'Young Old Bloke' by Tom Bright here: https://album.link/i/1794581749

Tracks of the Month

Listen to 'I Hate My Collarbones' by Tooth Gore: https://song.link/s/1JlBjta6QkMgP1o70KkhCm

Listen to Thurston's Nightmare' by Big Other: https://song.link/s/2c2mHsTw9nSTxlrGinnJe6

Tom's Recommended track:

Listen to 'Home (S)' by Lilla Shy https://song.link/i/1750276761

Episode #8: Tackling AI in creativity, with Seoul Metro

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT

In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we speak to Seoul Metro, which is the musical project of Manchester-based artist Chris Gibson.

He chats about the musical spirit of Manchester, the rise of AI, juggling creativity with parenthood and Ian Brown's bakery advice.

We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month.

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to 'Bring Back The Good Times' by Seoul Metro - https://song.link/i/1820172897

Tracks of the Month

Listen to 'Secret Sun' by Mike Nisbet - https://song.link/s/4gnJxcoSt0b7GgNMYTPzHD

Listen to 'Afrodream' by Afrotrip - https://song.link/s/4QHLBX6VLAfz1S3RpSHBDK

Listen to Mejor Contigo (Homesick) by Nina Cobham -

https://song.link/s/4rnwzEzpevndgzBpyBH5fD

Teaser

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:29:00 GMT

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