The Salopian Mixtape

The Hive Special with Beth Prior

Michaela and Simon chat with musician Beth Prior about the wonder that is The Hive in Shrewsbury, and why they need your help!
The Hive is a charity in Shrewsbury which has touched the lives of so many creatives in the county over the years and need to raise money to keep the doors open. Beth Prior has been on both ends of The Hive's projects, both as an artist receiving help, and as a artist giving back to the community.
To help keep The Hive going, you can donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/thehivehmmartsltd 
Plus there's another track from the Local Release of the Series, Trademark Blud's brilliant album Tetracyclics.
Playlist:
Trademark Blud - Leegomery
Telford Young Carers - Re-Loved
Beth Prior Collective - Vibe Alright
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Introducing Trademark Blud's Tetracyclics

Michaela and Simon return for series three of the podcast bringing you the best new music from Shropshire!
They introduce their brand new Release of the Series, which comes from Telford rapper Trademark Blud and his debut album Tetracyclics. Available to buy in Spinning Around Records in Wellington, and Tubeway 2 in Bridgnorth. 
Plus there's a real 'coo' with the finest music since The Pigeon Detectives...
Playlist: 
Trademark Blud - Watch Ya Mouth
Manor Heights - Magic Seeds
Kasey - In This Life
Ez. - A Nice Day To Be Alive (Ft. Big Ted)
Weekend Dad - Mario's Fingers
Aliana Chambers - To the Moon
Joshua Cooke - Ultra ID
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Best of Series 2

Simon and Michaela look back at the previous episodes of the series and share some of their favourites tunes from Shropshire, to wrap up the second series.
They will return with series 3 very soon, and with it, a brand new Release of the Series! To find out what it is, listen back to previous episodes...
If you or someone you know are making original music in Shropshire, go to TheSalopianMixtape.com and submit your music.
Playlist:
Adele and Andy - Angels and Demons
Cat Damage - Hair
Heidi Browne - Dead Leaves
Kellebosi - Blush
Ez. - Wrong
Ether E and Dunsford - Our House (ft. Venessa Jackson)
Trademark Blud - Superheroes
Mad Spanner - Pt. 2 One Must Imagine
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All About The Music

Michaela and Simon go all out with the music made by brilliant artists in Shropshire. Hear a wide variety of music from different genres and the people behind the music. It all showcases the breadth of talent in the county! 
Plus there's another track from the Local Release of the Series from Adele & Andy, and also Michaela getting distracted by Simon's dog.
Playlist:
Adele & Andy - Spread Your Wings
Mad Spanner - Pt. 2 One Must Imagine
Sonya Smith - Thicker Than Water
Roundtrip to Tiny - The Dawn Spawned A Narcissist
E.L. Heath - Dovey Jungle
CHRONO 87 - Elements ft. Silvr Sage
PUKK - The Laurels
Ease the Artist & DOWORK - My World
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Parklands Festival Special

Michaela and Simon bring you the sounds of Parklands Festival in Telford. In a jam-packed show, you'll hear chats with artists who performed at the festival, and the music that they make. Including Starboi Senshi, Macy O, Connor B, Missink, Bridie, Trademark Blud, and Callum Doignie!
Plus you can hear another track from the Release of the Series by Adele and Andy.
Playlist:
Adele & Andy - Cut Loose
Macy O - Inside
James Revitt - Stay Awake (With Me)
Missink - Don't Be Shy (Live)
Bridie - Boys Cry Too
Trademark Blud - Superheroes
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One Hand Clapping

Michaela and Simon bring you the finest music that Shropshire has on offer, and speak to some of the collective that is One Hand Clapping. They talk about their mission to bring a more varied array of bands from across the globe to Shrewsbury, and the fight to save the English Bridge Workshop.
Playlist:
Adele & Andy - Life Of Sin
COFFEE - Puzzle
xGremlinsHavePicturesx - Kingfisher
Barney Durham - Mud / Dust
Drave - Mothers
Ether E & Dunsford - Our House (ft. Venessa Jackson)
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Chris Taylor from Sy.gigs

Michaela and Simon bring the podcast from the basement of Oil in Shrewsbury. They head to the Unitarian Church to speak to Chris Taylor from Sy.gigs, who puts on very special gigs in special spaces.
Plus there's loads of music made by artists from Shropshire. What's not to love?
Playlist:
Adele & Andy - Ghosts of The Past
Drave - Keep Telling Yourself Things
Kacey - Falling
The Death Particle - O Grave, Where Is Thy Victory?
EZ - Wrong 
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Live In The House, Albert & Co. Fairground, and a roadtrip!

Simon and Michaela's best laid plans get quickly scuppered, so take the show out on the road, literally...
They speak to Sam Jenkins from Live In The House, who is responsible for putting on pop-up gigs in interesting places in Shrewsbury. There's also a sneak peek of Albert & Co. Fairground, the brand new venue opening in Telford's Southwater.
As ever, there's brilliant music featured made by artists across Shropshire!
Playlist:
Adele & Andy - Love Is (Simply The Best)
Chasing August - Glow
Heidi Browne - Unemployed Blues
Kellebosi - Blush
The Dan Williams Band - Rainbow Bridge (feat. Dan Cassidy)
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Heidi Browne

Michaela and Simon recover from LOOPFEST antics by chatting to Market Drayton lass, Heidi Browne! She talks about her new album Spirits Alive, growing up in a musical family, and doing the crab.
Plus there's brilliant music from Shropshire artists, including another track from the Release of the Series: Angels and Demons by Adele and Andy.
Playlist:
Adele & Andy - That Look In Your Eye
Herb Singh - Been So Long
Heidi Browne - Dead Leaves 
Heidi Browne - Cheese Dreams
Ease The Artist - Better Than Me
Steve Carey - Alice's Eyes Pt II (Blues Version) 
Tidy - You & I
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LOOPFEST Special

Michaela and Simon are back with a new series!
They introduce their very first 'Release of the Series' from Adele and Andy, and bring highlights from the three day festival in Shrewsbury: LOOPFEST.
Plus there's more new music from talented Shropshire artists.
Playlist:
Adele and Andy - Angels and Demons
Jessica Thomas - Make It Worse
Cat Damage - Hair!
Paradiso - Birdwatch
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