New Sounds Union – Details, episodes & analysis

We also play a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month, and explore the role physical records can play for DIY artists. 

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to ‘Get Dead’ by Mike Nisbet here: https://album.link/s/6o18FdOECSQyXMmBFrsco8 

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In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we speak to Seoul Metro, which is the musical project of Manchester-based artist Chris Gibson.

He chats about the musical spirit of Manchester, the rise of AI, juggling creativity with parenthood and Ian Brown’s bakery advice. 

We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month. 

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to ‘Bring Back The Good Times’ by Seoul Metro - https://song.link/i/1820172897 

Tracks of the Month

Listen to ‘Secret Sun’ by Mike Nisbet - https://song.link/s/4gnJxcoSt0b7GgNMYTPzHD

Listen to ‘Afrodream’ by Afrotrip - https://song.link/s/4QHLBX6VLAfz1S3RpSHBDK

Listen to Mejor Contigo (Homesick) by Nina Cobham - 

https://song.link/s/4rnwzEzpevndgzBpyBH5fD 

In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we speak to Dov, Sam and Cass from indie-folk band The Glowworms. 

We learn about their transatlantic history, gigging in London, world-building, and what exactly it means to ‘Worm or Die’.

We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month. 

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to the double single ‘trench coat’ and ‘you do not matter’ by The Glowworms here - https://album.link/s/4AeE7MDXpoHCNRFsi9vrmM Tracks of the Month Listen to ‘Passing

Through The Western Lagoon’ by Jeremy Tuplin - https://song.link/s/0MVrChQGgd4XhwxNKvYJMz

Listen to ‘Hit!’ by Canada Hill - https://song.link/s/0uvBXMFdWylYs6V1TBeMyC 

Listen to ‘To You’ by Raine - https://song.link/s/1syl1of7dzumBiuRMXTil0

In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we have a delightfully laid-back chat with Manchester-based rapper DBL A, discussing the lo-fi wonders of Soundcloud, freestyling, releasing music off the cuff and building a visual world alongside his music. 

We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month. 

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to ‘Glass House’ by DBL A here: https://album.link/s/5n5XYNzBF6RO82iDSmd5WH 

Tracks of the Month

Listen to ‘Beautiful Hands’ by Big Fear - https://song.link/s/7uOgRXGJD7kHoZGjkjgkYA 

Listen to ‘Exploding!’ by World Cub - https://song.link/s/0EVVEj7QHVm1w4MVIzR234 

Listen to ‘Thick as thieves’ by KHI-P - https://song.link/s/6icoRNjlMndCzLC6FhFXZG 

New Sounds Union chat to indie-folk five piece Bojockey and play some of our favourite tracks from the past month.

In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we sit down with Sam, Helena and Remi from Bojockey, an indie-folk five-piece from London. We discuss their recent live album recorded at St Pancras Old Church, delve into the world of horse-related merch and the simple joys of music making. 

We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month. 

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to ‘Soon I’ll Be Free (Live at St Pancras Old Church)’ by Bojockey here - https://album.link/s/2J2bYayzFqPM1nmBOFyNCU 

Tracks of the Month

Listen to ‘Castles’ by Gabriel Moreno - https://song.link/s/0amXvVUrI6dfEHDlhoPW2s 

Listen to ‘Panda’ by Oh Voyage - https://song.link/s/4Tak20V0tHVJWOD5Fyk55L

Listen to ‘I Put It In a Frame’ by Neev - https://song.link/s/39Th9lDGt4KtNaDMwUI4h1

Slugline: New Sounds Union chat to indie-folk five piece Bojockey and play some of our favourite tracks from the past month.

In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we chat to chart-topping DIY tour de force Penfriend about her numerous creative endeavours, how she’s used the humble mailing list to build a community of music lovers and her plans for new record, ‘House of Stories’ (out 25 April 2025). 

We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month. 

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Delve in to the world of Penfriend here: https://penfriend.rocks/ and listen here: https://penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/music 

Tracks of the Month

Listen to ‘Counting’ by Melina Blanco: https://song.link/s/2s2aeNFs96Xk8m9oJ2rPO8 

Listen to ‘Rapture’ by We Are All Fossils: https://song.link/s/6gQodFKbDOA04EDEsHjMzY  

Listen to ‘Small Crumbs’ by Carol Hodge: https://song.link/s/397dfz6ybSzKwZTgSgmkhP 

In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we sit down with American songwriter Esme White and end up chatting about the “toilet bowl” of social media and the importance of persevering even when you “f**k up”. Plus, we are introduced to everyone’s favourite new puppet…trash angels. 

We also dig out a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month. 

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to ‘Dead End Daydreams’ by Esme White here: https://album.link/s/1nn7gl1nXjNkqOXj3XBVat 

Tracks of the Month

Listen to ‘paper’ by Amateur Theatre Group - https://song.link/s/6OM5SN1AetK3DnDmLWH9Zo 

Listen to ‘Colour Fade’ by Alphabet - https://song.link/s/2ayNyyNa7ATfemotYBqUj2 

Esme's Pick:

Listen to 'Tuesday' by mary in the junkyard - https://song.link/gb/i/1706946857

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro
00:00:56 Tracks of the month
00:03:18 The Interview

In the second episode of New Sounds Union, we chat with Jack and Harry from alt-rock four-piece SUDS. We discuss their formation, signing with Big Scary Monsters, the importance of nurturing and engaging with your local music scene, and “giving a shit”. 

We also play a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month. 

To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com

Listen to ‘The Great Overgrowth’ by SUDS here: https://album.link/s/3NT51V1sRBGBIFVAoQGhEL 

Tracks of the Month:

Listen to ‘Bling’ by DBL A here: https://song.link/s/6N1jzsMoTWMRcrVeW0jGaq 

Listen to ‘These Words’ by Colin Manson here: https://song.link/s/746nSTtqmX6LrphAW8DwAf 

Listen to ‘Big Steve’ by Pet Symmetry here: https://song.link/s/587LBOHfkybUGpe9XE8s4I

0:00:00 Intro
0:00:47 Headlines
0:02:07 Tracks of the Month
0:04:19 Interview - SUDS
0:40:39 SUDS Recommend
0:42:57 End Credits