Michaela and Simon recover from LOOPFEST antics by chatting to Market Drayton lass, Heidi Browne! She talks about her new album Spirits Alive, growing up in a musical family, and doing the crab. Plus there's brilliant music from Shropshire artists, including another track from the Release of the Series: Angels and Demons by Adele and Andy. Playlist…

Michaela and Simon are back with a new series! They introduce their very first 'Release of the Series' from Adele and Andy, and bring highlights from the three day festival in Shrewsbury: LOOPFEST. Plus there's more new music from talented Shropshire artists. Playlist: Adele and Andy - Angels and Demons Jessica Thomas - Make It Worse Cat Damage - H…

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 COF…

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 (L…

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…

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 So…

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 - …

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 ----------------------------…

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 Gr…

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 Suc…

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…

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 L…

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 -…

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 - Winte…

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) M…

The latest music from Shropshire's finest artists, brought to you by Michaela Wylde and Simon Berry. Recorded at Albert's Shed in Southwater, Telford, Simon and Michaela discuss physical releases vs streaming, and play music from Chasing August performing at the launch event. Get in touch with the show! thesalopianmixtape@gmail.com Playlist: AVIJÉ …

Michaela and Simon run through some of the excellent music submitted, plus look back at the launch night event at Albert's Shed in Shrewsbury, with live music from Adele & Andy. Playlist: TrippleJayy - F.U.N.K BumbleWasps - Real Things Aliana Chambers - World Of You Adele & Andy - Scars (Live) Adele & Andy - I Got You (Live) Rowan Lawson - No More …

In the very first Salopian Mixtape, get to know and love the brilliant artists making music in Shropshire, with Michaela Wylde and Simon Berry. Playlist: Chasing August - Echoes Macy O - Love Rampage Adult Play - Know It All Meg Chandler - Woodland Recall The Remains - Lifetaker Kellebosi - Poison Ease The Artist & WEZEN - Glory Becky Peters - Crow…

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