The Salopian Mixtape

The Best So Far - Part 2

Simon and Michaela conclude their two-part special looking back at the brilliant music submitted since the start of the podcast. They also fell into a Reuben rabbit hole and considered hurling projectiles at a local musician's house.
The podcast is taking a break for a short time but will return soon!
Playlist:
Becky Peters - When You Find Love
COFFEE - Ring Size
Black Bear Kiss - King for a Day
Adele & Andy - Scars (Live)
Dan Owen - Crash Landing (Live)
Meg Chandler - Let Me Out
THE SUNSET LIMITED - Deadbeat
Ease the Artist - Soulsearchin ft. DOWORK
Joshua Cooke & Niamh Turley Moon - You
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The Best So Far - Part 1

Michaela and Simon take a look back at the brilliant music submitted over the course of the podcast's run so far. It's the first of two episodes reflecting on how the music has stuck with them since the first play.
Playlist:
Adult Play - Know It All
Phantoms in the Dusk – O Death, Where Is Thy Sting
AVIJÉ - Black Jungle
Chasing August - Electric (Live)
Bad Fiancés - Possibility
Manor Heights - Ctrl+Alt+Del
Jason Allan - Neverland
Greysha - Bodies Down The Knife
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The Wrekin Inn, Wellington

Michaela Wylde and Simon Berry are in The Wrekin Inn in Wellington, speaking to owner Peter Preston about the many, many gigs the pub puts on. Plus there's a feast for your ears with brilliant music from Shropshire musicians!
 
Playlist:
COFFEE - UP TO ME
Brunty_ladd - untitled
Dan Williams - Conspiracy Theory Dead
Aliana Chambers - Cosmos
Keylo - So Much Better (BassPhaze Remix)
Reverie - Butterscotch
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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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