New Sounds Union

New Sounds Union

New Sounds Union is dedicated to unearthing some of the freshest musical sounds and speaking to the people behind them. Every episode we sit down with an artist to learn about their creative journey, as well as the process of making, releasing and promoting their work.

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August 15, 2025 50 mins

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

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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

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May 16, 2025 20 mins

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

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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. 

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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. 

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February 13, 2025 36 mins

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. 

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January 15, 2025 43 mins

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

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December 17, 2024 34 mins
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. 

 


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December 16, 2024 23 secs

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