Episode #4: How An Independent Artist Tops The Charts, With Penfriend
Release Date: 03/14/2025
Episode #11: Audio-Visual Storytelling with Entropies
New Sounds Union
In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we speak to Sheida and Sophie from cinematic folk-group Entropies, who discuss the creation of their new EP, ‘The Harvest’, which follows the stories of female tea pickers from the Black Sea coast of Turkey. We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month. To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: Listen to ‘The Harvest’ by Entropies here: Tracks of the Month ‘PowerCuts’ by Half Naked Houseplants: ‘Through The Looking Glass’ by Slump Culture: Sheida’s ‘Harmonic Entropy’ playlist:
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Episode #10: Planetary Explorations, with Jeremy Tuplin
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In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we speak to the delightful Jeremy Tuplin ahead of the release of his new record, ‘Planet Heaven’ which is out on 17 October - you can pre-order via Trapped Animal Records or on Bandcamp. We discuss the record’s cosmic themes, recording at home, the joys of playing live and finding your community. We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month. To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: Listen to Jeremy Tuplin here Tracks of the Month Listen to ‘Northern Nowhere’ by Novelty Island: Listen to...
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Episode #9: Persistence, Organisation and Punk Rock Legends with Tom Bright
New Sounds Union
In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we sit down with one of the hardest-working people in music, Tom Bright. Tom released his fourth full-length record earlier this year, ‘Young Old Bloke’, which was in fact an album from the vaults. We speak to Tom about the importance of making a connection with your audience, being super organised and how he ended up rubbing shoulders with some legends of punk rock. We also share a couple of our favourite tracks from the last month. To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: Listen to ‘Young Old Bloke’ by Tom Bright here:...
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Episode #8: Tackling AI in creativity, with Seoul Metro
New Sounds Union
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 -...
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Episode #7: Transatlanticism, with the Glowworms
New Sounds Union
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: 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 - ...
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Episode #6: Off The Cuff, with DBL-A
New Sounds Union
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 -...
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Episode #5: How To Tap Into The Music Community, With Bojockey
New Sounds Union
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...
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Episode #4: How An Independent Artist Tops The Charts, With Penfriend
New Sounds Union
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...
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Episode #3: Esme White
New Sounds Union
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: Listen to ‘Dead End Daydreams’ by Esme White here: Tracks of the Month Listen to ‘paper’ by Amateur Theatre Group - Listen to ‘Colour Fade’ by Alphabet - ...
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Episode #2: SUDS
New Sounds Union
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:...
info_outlineIn 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