Episodes

  • Episode #11: Audio-Visual Storytelling with Entropies
    Sep 12 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode #10: Planetary Explorations, with Jeremy Tuplin
    Oct 10 2025

    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

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    40 mins
  • Episode #9: Persistence, Organisation and Punk Rock Legends with Tom Bright
    Sep 12 2025

    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

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    44 mins
  • Episode #8: Tackling AI in creativity, with Seoul Metro
    Aug 15 2025

    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

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    51 mins
  • Episode #7: Transatlanticism, with the Glowworms
    Jun 20 2025

    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

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    44 mins
  • Episode #6: Off The Cuff, with DBL-A
    May 16 2025

    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

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    21 mins
  • Episode #5: How To Tap Into The Music Community, With Bojockey
    Apr 17 2025

    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.

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    47 mins
  • Episode #4: How An Independent Artist Tops The Charts, With Penfriend
    Mar 14 2025

    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

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    54 mins