The Northern Chorus Podcast
By Northern Chorus
The Northern Chorus PodcastJul 22, 2021
49 - Blur at Coachella, Grassroots Venue Levy & English Teacher's Debut!
48 - DANIEL BEDINGFIELD - Comeback Tour, Tech Start-Up & Surprising Fred Again!
47 - Rating 2024 Festival Lineups! (Part 2)
We also talk the best and worst of new music, including more viral videos...
46 - MIDGE URE - Greatest Hits Tour, Ultravox, Band Aid & More!
We discuss his upcoming UK Greatest Hits Tour, along with his work with Ultravox, Band Aid, Thin Lizzy, Rich Kids, and Visage.
Midge also explains in detail about two of his biggest hits - "Vienna" and "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
45 - Rating 2024 Festival Lineups! (Part 1)
44 - UMG v TikTok, Number 1 Albums, and the Relationship Between Sport and Music!
We also talk about what number 1 albums really mean in the modern industry, and discuss current chart-toppers Liam Gallagher and John Squire's visit to the Jonathan Ross Show.
We discuss the relationship between sport and music following Manchester City's Oasis announcement and Mark Knopfler's reissue of "Going Home (Theme Of The Local Hero).
And as always, there is more new music chat!
43 - BRITS Reaction, Figs & Honey, and The Beatles Cinematic Universe!
We talk all about the latest controversy surrounding The Last Dinner Party, including misquotes and their "favourite meals".
We discuss some new album releases, including Yard Act, Nadine Shah, and Liam Gallagher / John Squire.
And we delve into the news about the forthcoming Beatles' film releases, The Libertines comeback, and plenty more.
42 - JOHN ROBB - The First Person To Interview Nirvana!
We discuss:
- His new tour, "Do You Believe In the Power Of Rock And Roll".
- His book, "The Art Of Darkness: The History Of Goth".
- Interviewing Nirvana!
- Coining the phrase "Britpop"...
And plenty more!
41 - Showtime for Catfish, Camping for The 1975, and Industry Plants!
We are discussing the big topics in the world of music this week, such as:
- The Last Dinner Party, and are they an industry plant?
- Why are people camping out to see The 1975?
- The return of Catfish and the Bottlemen
- Soaring ticket prices.
40 - MILES KANE - New Album, Collaborations, Liverpool & More!
39 - SCOUTING FOR GIRLS - Festivals, New Music & Nostalgia!
The third of four special episodes this month sees us re-visiting last year's interview with Roy Stride of Scouting For Girls. We talk Neighbourhood Weekender, the history of the band, songwriting for One Direction and plenty more!
38 - GYLES BRANDRETH - Celebrity Gogglebox, This Morning & Theatre Shows!
The 2nd of our March special episodes sees us revisit our interview with broadcaster, writer, and former politician, Gyles Brandreth. We discuss Gyles' "Break a Leg" tour ahead of his Crewe Lyceum show in 2021. He shares plenty of anecdotes, including one about Dame Judi Dench!
37 - PALE WAVES - Moving To America, Pop Punk & Manchester!
In the first of four special episodes, we delve into the archives to release our interview with Heather Baron-Gracie from Pale Waves, recorded in October 2021 in the build up to their Victoria Warehouse show and third album release.
36 - RIANNE DOWNEY - Sold Out Shows, Scottish Crowds & New Music!
35 - CLINT BOON - Inspiral Carpets Return, XS Manchester & Noel Gallagher!
34 - LOTTERY WINNERS - Selling Out The Albert Hall & Working With Boy George!
33 - OMID DJALILI - Stand-Up Tour, Iranian Protests & Cancel Culture!
In this bonus episode, we talk to comedian and actor, Omid Djalili, about his upcoming show at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax. We discuss the current situation in Iran, the World Cup, cancel culture and plenty more. Head to https://www.northernchorus.co.uk/ for ticket information and more.
32 - THE REYTONS - Sheffield Arena, No Label & What's Rock And Roll?
31 - RED RUM CLUB - Touring The USA, Liverpool & How To Steal The World!
This week, we're joined by Simon and Neil from fast-rising Liverpool band, Red Rum Club. We discuss the band's latest album, 'How To Steal The World', Neighbourhood Weekender, the upcoming USA Tour & plenty more.
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