Episodes

  • Harry Fazakerley:From the Vale to the Spotlight
    May 3 2026

    Seventeen‑year‑old Walton Vale breakout artist Harry Fazakerley joins the Northwest Connection Podcast for a fast‑paced, story‑packed episode diving into his rising music career and the buzz around his latest track “Temptress.” Known for his nonstop chat, sharp riffs, and raw talent, Harry talks about growing up in Walton Vale, finding his sound, and navigating the Northwest scene at just 17. Guest host Dan from Kusanagi jumps in with his own insights from years in the post‑rock world, making this a lively, funny, and surprisingly deep conversation about ambition, creativity, and the future of Northern music. Perfect for fans of emerging artists, Liverpool music culture, and behind‑the‑scenes stories from the next wave of talent.

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    30 mins
  • Liverpool’s Trial Tapes on Tape Hiss, Atmosphere & DIY Recording
    Apr 27 2026

    In this episode of the Northwest Connection Podcast, we sit down with Trial Tapes, the Liverpool post‑punk/noise band known for their lo‑fi textures, analog grit, and cinematic atmosphere. Fresh off the release of their new EP, the band talks about the creative process behind the project — from tape‑machine hiss and DIY recording techniques to the themes that shaped the record’s mood and tension.

    We dive into how Trial Tapes build their signature sound, the influence of Liverpool’s underground scene, and why imperfection, distortion, and raw energy are central to their approach. If you’re into post‑punk, noise rock, experimental music, or the Liverpool DIY scene, this conversation is packed with insight, stories, and inspiration straight from one of the city’s most exciting rising bands.

    Discover the world behind the new EP, the band’s evolving sound, and the creative rituals that keep Trial Tapes pushing boundaries.

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    54 mins
  • Under the Weight: A Conversation with SLAB
    Apr 20 2026

    On this episode of the Northwest Connection Podcast, we sit down with SLAB, the heavy, minimalist, Manchester‑born band reshaping the UK underground with their concrete‑thick riffs and industrial tension. We dive into the roots of their sound, the influence of Manchester’s post‑industrial landscape, and the creative process behind their heaviest tracks. From repetition and weight to atmosphere and intent, SLAB break down how they build music that feels architectural, physical, and unmistakably northern.

    If you’re into UK heavy music, Manchester underground bands, post‑punk, noise rock, industrial‑influenced metal, or discovering the next wave of boundary‑pushers, this episode is for you. Expect raw honesty, creative insight, and a deep look into the machinery behind SLAB’s sound.

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    45 mins
  • Liminal Project: Dark Currents from Liverpool
    Apr 13 2026

    Welcome to NWC Podcast — this episode we step into the shadows with Liminal Project, an electronic trio emerging from Liverpool’s underground scene. Known for their dark synth textures, glitch‑driven rhythms, and cinematic sound design, Liminal Project craft music that lives between worlds: analog and digital, memory and distortion, signal and noise.

    In this episode, we explore their creative process, the city that shaped them, and the liminal spaces that inspire their sound. Expect conversations about modular synths, ambient production, darkwave influences, and the emotional circuitry behind their latest work

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    57 mins
  • Sugar Horse: Not A Sound in Heaven, Not A Safe Amp on Earth
    Apr 6 2026

    Bristol chaos‑merchants Sugar Horse join the Northwest Connection Podcast to tear open the world behind their new album Not A Sound in Heaven. This episode dives into the band’s explosive sound, experimental heavy music approach, and the emotional wreckage that fuels their songwriting. Expect conversations about noise, distortion, creative destruction, and the strange beauty of making post‑metal that feels like the sky collapsing. If you’re into UK heavy music, Bristol metal bands, post‑metal, experimental rock, or the rising wave of British alternative heavy music, this is the episode that sets your feed on fire.

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    39 mins
  • Thrown to the Noise: Coilguns Unleashed
    Mar 30 2026

    Swiss heavy‑music disruptors Coilguns join the Northwest Connection Podcast for a raw, high‑intensity dive into the world of hardcore, post‑metal, and noise‑driven chaos. Fresh from a run of explosive live performances, the band talks creative pressure, physicality on stage, and the strange poetry behind their signature sound. From the weight of Millennial Violence to the catharsis of the pit, this episode captures Coilguns at their most visceral — loud, uncompromising, and built for fans of underground heavy music.

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    45 mins
  • Wot Gorilla? Unleashed
    Mar 23 2026

    Step into the neon jungle with this episode of Northwest Connection Podcast, we feature the brilliantly chaotic math‑rock outfit Wot Gorilla? Known for their angular riffs, unpredictable time signatures, and infectious energy, Wot Gorilla? join us for a playful deep‑dive into their creative process, their influences, and the wonderfully weird world of modern math rock.

    In this episode, we talk about how the band craft their signature sound, the challenges and joys of writing complex rhythms that still feel fun, and what it’s like to build a loyal fanbase in the UK alternative scene. We also explore the stories behind their latest releases, how they approach songwriting as a collective, and why embracing experimentation keeps their music fresh.

    Expect plenty of laughs, unexpected tangents, and a few gloriously nerdy moments as we chat about odd time signatures, gear obsessions, glitchy textures, and the bands that shaped their musical DNA. Whether you’re a long‑time fan of Wot Gorilla?, a math‑rock enthusiast, or someone discovering the genre for the first time, this episode is packed with insights, personality, and pure creative joy.

    If you’re into math rock, UK alternative bands, progressive rock, experimental guitar music, or discovering new artists pushing boundaries, this is the perfect episode to jump into.

    Tune in, turn up the neon, and get ready for a wild ride with Wot Gorilla? — a band who prove that technical musicianship and playful chaos can absolutely coexist.

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    44 mins
  • 601: Tearing Up the Blueprint
    Mar 16 2026

    In this episode we are joined by 601 — a band in the middle of a full‑blown sonic rebellion. Their sound is shifting fast: heavier synths, sharper textures, and a raw electronic energy that’s tearing away from their earlier work. We get into the evolution behind their new direction, the risks they’re taking in the studio, and how they’re reshaping their identity inside the UK electronic music scene.

    Expect talk of production experiments, creative chaos, live performance energy, and the mindset behind pushing electronic music into louder, wilder territory. If you’re into evolving sound design, underground electronic acts, or artists who refuse to stay in one lane, this conversation hits hard.

    Keywords: 601, electronic music, UK electronic scene, evolving sound, synth music, electronic band interview, music production, sound design, artist evolution, North West Connection Podcast.

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    43 mins