The Northern Chorus Podcast

In this episode, we delve into the Co-op Live Arena and the chaos surrounding their opening events in Manchester. We also discuss the Misogyny in Music Report which has been provided to the government. In the new music section, we talk Sean Dyche & Blossoms, Fontaines DC's Starburster, and plenty more!

This week, we discuss Blur's performance at Coachella where Damon Albarn wasn't impressed with the American crowd... We talk about the Grassroots Levy proposals for music venues. And we discuss new music, with particular focus on English Teacher & Wunderhorse...

This week is another special guest interview with noughties pop icon, Daniel Bedingfield. We discuss his comeback shows in Manchester, London & Birmingham, and the legacy of "Gotta Get Thru This". We also discuss his tech start-up to improve music distribution and plenty more!

We are wrapping up our festival previews with Part 2, including Kendal Calling, Y Not Festival, Truck Festival, Victorious, and TRNSMT! We also talk the best and worst of new music, including more viral videos...

In our second guest interview of the year, we had the pleasure of chatting to music icon and songwriting genius, Midge Ure. 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?"

We start the episode celebrating St. Patrick's Day and discussing the best in Irish music. We then move onto Part 1 of a 2 part special on 2024 festival lineups, where we review Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, and the Isle of Wight Festival. As always, we end with some new music suggestions, and maybe one to avoid...

In this week's episode, we discuss the UMG v TikTok stand-off, what has caused it and will it be resolved? 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!

In this episode, we discuss Saturday's BRIT Awards, and wonder if are we out of touch? 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.

For our first interview episode of the new series, we are joined by John Robb. John is a founding member of post-punk band, The Membranes, and is a highly regarded author, music commentator, and journalist, owning the Louder Than War magazine and website. 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!

New year, new series, new era! 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.