The Salopian Mixtape

Ben Edwards of ACROBVT, at The Turned Wood Café

Michaela and Simon head to The Turned Wood Café at the Flaxmill in Shrewsbury. They chat to Ben Edwards from ACROBVT about the rebrand and relaunch of the band once known as The Rainbreakers. Plus a selection of the best new music being made by Shropshire artists.
Playlist:
Manor Heights - Hasta La Vista
Ease the Artist - Soulsearchin ft. DOWORK
Sonya Smith - Dirt on My Toes & Knees 
ACROBVT - Neon
James Revitt & Billie Stockley - Forever Acoustic (Feat. Steve Eastment)
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The Shropshire Music Awards

Michaela and Simon take it back to 2020 with a remote recording, but still bring you the finest music that the county has to offer. Plus they have a chat with Tim Rogers (AKA Trademark Blud) from the Shropshire Music Awards about the voting process, which is now open!
Playlist:
Meg Chandler - Let Me Out
Dixie Narco - The Mines
THE SUNSET LIMITED - Deadbeat
Ez. - Bit bored 
Mad Spanner - Epiphanot
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CHRONO 87, PUKK, Amateur Theatre Group and more galore!

Michaela and Simon talk you through some of the latest new tunes from Shropshire artists, and work out a Chasing August covers band name.
 
Playlist:
Aliana Chambers - World of You
CHRONO 87 - Hold Me Down (ft. Equinox)
Reverie - Alive
Amateur Theatre Group - Coda
Chasing August - Pages (Live)
PUKK - Feckless
COFFEE - 222
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Community @ In Good Hands

Michaela and Simon head to Community @ In Good Hands Cafe in Shrewsbury to speak to Hannah Fermor about the open mic nights there, and the music that she's making.
There's also brand new music from Black Bear Kiss and Josh Lobley. #JustLobley #LobleyStuff
Playlist:
Black Bear Kiss - King for a Day
O.a.G. - Beauty So Deep
Phantoms in the Dusk - O Grave, Where Is Thy Victory
Adele & Andy - Whiskey on Your Breath (Live)
Pippin Henderson - Beautiful Poison
Josh Lobley - Glorious Mind
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Music Bros Special

Simon and Michaela are in Music Bros in Shrewsbury, speaking to Grant Pritchard about the connections made between the guitar shop and local musicians.
As always, there's a wide variety of music from Shropshire, and silliness galore. GUITAR!
Playlist:
Jonathan Markwood's Hoo-Hah Conspiracy - CO2
Emma Hide - Waiting
Adult Play - Ten Traits Every Successful Person Has
Greysha - Gold Glaze
Whiteice - Let Your Walls Down
COFFEE - Ring Size
Joshua Cooke - I.B.I.Z.A
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Spinning Around Records Special

Michaela and Simon are in Spinning Around Records in Wellington to speak to owner Emma Perks. They chat about the vinyl revival, what makes her shop different, and how she's supporting local musicians.
Plus hear a host of brilliant music made by artists from Shropshire!
Playlist:
Becky Peters - When You Find Love
Quantum Penguin - The Ones That You Call Home
AVIJÉ - Black Jungle
Dribbz - Be Fine (ft. Whitto)
STRICKLAND - Bleed With Us
Unit 47 - Rock and Roll Band
Chasing August - Echoes
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Albert’s Shed Special

In this special, Michaela and Simon speak to David Gregg and Jamie Smith, who are responsible for the local Albert's Shed venues and the musicians they showcase there. They into how they've expanded, despite covid, and what not to do to get a gig! Plus live music from Dan Owen!
Playlist:
Sierra - Bury
Manor Heights - Ctrl+Alt+Del
Dan Owen - Crash Landing (Live)
Dan Owen - Dead Man (Live)
Greysha - Bodies Down The Knife
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Jason Allan in conversation

Michaela and Simon are joined by busking social media star Jason Allan, who shares his new single.
Plus a preview of Dan Owen's live set from Albert's Shed in Shrewsbury, and more brilliant music being made in Shropshire!
Playlist:
Ease the Artist ft. Michaela Wylde - Rain
Kellebosi - Sunset Aesthetic
Jason Allan - Neverland
Amateur Theatre Group - Wake Up
Dan Owen - Call You Mine (Live)
Roundtrip To Tiny - Waves Aren't Proud
The Ronaldos - Sugarplum
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Christmas Special

A very merry Christmas from Michaela and Simon! Put on your favourite festive jumper, don the reindeer antlers and settle in for a musical treat. Lots of yuletide tunes and new single releases created by Shropshire artists, and Simon and Michaela chat about what makes a good Christmas song.
Playlist:
Macy O - Close This Christmas
E.L. Heath - Winter Wonderland
Luke Turner - Lottery Winner
BumbleWasps - Mr Christmas
Joshua Cooke - Moon Nights (ft. Niamh Turley Moon)
Cat Damage - A Perfect Christmas
Joseph Bell - Sweet Fantasy
Manor Heights - Ctrl+Alt+Del
The Happy Humans - Christmas Wrapped Up 
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Missink live in session and David Molby from Bad Fiancés

Simon and Michaela look back at Missink's performance at the launch night event, and look forward to Bad Fiancés' final gig, speaking with David Molby. Plus music from some of Shropshire's brilliant artists.
Playlist:
Missink - Don't Be Shy (Live)
Bad Fiancés - Possibilities
CHRONO 87 - Dimensions
Missink - Stranger (Live)
Missink - Lonely (Live)
Missink - Maggie In My Hand (Live)
Middle Space - Crocodile Tears
Julius Eastwood - Mirror (I Saw Me)
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