Music Fishbowl

About Music Fishbowl

Welcome to Music Fishbowl - music chatter for all. Join music journalist and radio host, Dan Wicks, as he speaks to guests about the one thing we all love - MUSIC! Artists, musicians, songwriters, producers, promoters and music fans all speak to Dan - there is something.ething for everyone! Instagram: @musicfishbowl Listen to the podcasts playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BoSFLQSShT9aGn7aR33KS?si=qIkKzzvrSfCiNQXk-_KHTQ Check out Northern Exposure Magazine, here: https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/ Check out Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/

Publisher

Daniel Wicks

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Mar 2022

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

104 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   Saffron from Republica (Interview)

   Welcome to Music Fishbowl - Music chatter for all! Dan returns with another super episode of his podcast. Every episode, Dan welcomes a brilliant guest to the show. This week it's a Britpop legend, Saffron from Republica! Saffron and Republica have been hard at work since the 1990s, upkeeping their cultural relevance over many eras of the music world. In 1996 they released their debut self-titled album, thirty years ago from now! To celebrate, the band are reissuing the album onto a double red and black cornetto-colloured vinyl, with bonus love content. They have also embarked on their 30 Years of Ready To Go your, travelling around the UK in October and November. Dan discusses the anniversary with Saffron, their ability to maintain relevance and her musical upbringing. This is not one to miss! Lauren to Republica on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/06YQ6XwCdPUn8rAXV70gge?si=ENJLuEZ2S3Co3zpK-iwNDQ&utm_source=copy-link Follow Republica on Instagram: @republicaofficial Pre-order a copy of Republica's reissued debut album: https://republica.lnk.to/Republica30?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAU118xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAnNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzU2NzA2NzM0MzM1MjQyNwABp3enp0q6nWDJhJDA6ajCNSneZR_P_0C0CgzASd10lCUvBrxIa_8MPQY_1JZQ_aem_qliyVSGd1ghq82K2RZeOBw Access all of Republica's other links: https://linktr.ee/RepublicaOfficial?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcAU11_dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mAnNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzU2NzA2NzM0MzM1MjQyNwABp3enp0q6nWDJhJDA6ajCNSneZR_P_0C0CgzASd10lCUvBrxIa_8MPQY_1JZQ_aem_qliyVSGd1ghq82K2RZeOBw See Republica on Tour: OCTOBER 1 6th -Isle of Wight, Strings 17th -Southampton, The Brook 23rd - Kendal, Brewery Arts Centre 24th - Sheffield, Network 2 29th -Frome, Cheese & Grain 30th - Birmingham, Hare and Hounds 31st - Leeds, Brudenell Social Club NOVEMBER 5th - Tunbridge Wells, Forum 6th - Briahton, Chalk 7th - Norwich, Waterfront 12th - Guildford. Boileroom 13th - Exeter. Phoenix 14th - Cambridge, Mash 15th - Cardiff, Globe 20th - Manchester, Gorilla 21st - Glasgow, Oran Mor 26th - Nottingham, Rescue Rooms 27th - Bedford, Esquires 28th - London, The Garage 29th - Bristol, Thekla More information about the tour is available through the above LinkTree link. Dan would like to thank Saffron for being such a great guest. Her time was kindly given and Dan really appreciates that. If you would like to be a guest on Music Fishbowl, contact Dan on Instagram ( @musicfishbowl ) or email him ( musicfishbowl123@gmail.com ). Whether you are a musician, someone who works in the industry, you have a vinyl account or you are just a music fan who wants to talk about their favourite music - all are welcome! Dan would like to thank all the listeners of Music Fishbowl. Your time, kindness and sharing really does help keep the podcast running! Follow Dan on Instagram: @musicfishbowl Watch Music Fishbowl on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@musicfishbowl?si=mCQpPHbaBUWheQz9 Listen to the podcast's playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BoSFLQSShT9aGn7aR33KS?si=qIkKzzvrSfCiNQXk-_KHTQ Check out the magazine Dan reviews for, Northern Exposure Magazine, here: https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/ Listen to Dan's radio show on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Kat Button (The Return - Interview)

   Welcome to Music Fishbowl - Music chatter for all! Dan returns to your ears to bring you another brilliant episode. Every episode, Dan brings a special guest onto the spotlight and this time it is the turn of Kat Button! Kat Button is a returning guest to Music Fishbowl. On her first appearance Kat discussed the release of her album, Refocus. Now, Kat is back with a brand new album, Relabel. Kat is a unique songwriter who finds her voice in sharing the reality of mental health and wellbeing, while also offering a positive message to those in need. Dan speaks to Kat about Relabel, the songs and the writing! This is not one to miss... Listen to Kat Button on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0m85NeX9HNMNiviAp0fe0b?si=qvS2ST7zSmyIGuds3bU7OQ Follow Kay Button on Instagram: @katbutton_songwriter Follow Kat Button on Tik Tok: kat.button.songwri Check out Kat Button's other links: https://linktr.ee/katbutton_songwriter?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLfJ7FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp1GA3xAKiHuJWDUb_yz6RJo8-qKL9pyrr74_PGC72VMDPT0T_5E1-c6TcT21_aem_mgCpkxAcWbErvvWvkQibGg Dan would like to thank Kat Button for being such a great guest. Her time was kindly given and Dan really appreciates that. If you would like to be a guest on Music Fishbowl, contact Dan on Instagram ( @musicfishbowl ) or email him ( musicfishbowl123@gmail.com ). Whether you are a musician, someone who works in the industry, you have a vinyl account or you are just a music fan who wants to talk about their favourite music - all are welcome! Dan would like to thank all the listeners of Music Fishbowl. Your time, kindness and sharing really does help keep the podcast running! Follow Dan on Instagram: @musicfishbowl Watch Music Fishbowl on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@musicfishbowl?si=mCQpPHbaBUWheQz9 Listen to the podcast's playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BoSFLQSShT9aGn7aR33KS?si=qIkKzzvrSfCiNQXk-_KHTQ Check out the magazine Dan reviews for, Northern Exposure Magazine, here: https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/ Listen to Dan's radio show on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/

3. 

   24 Aug 2026

   Nocturne Bloom (Interview)

   Welcome to Music Fishbowl - Music chatter for all! Dan returns with another great episode for you. Every episode has a very special guest and this week it is the brilliant Nocturne Bloom! Hailing from Scotland, Nocturne Bloom is a super singer-songwriter. An ambient folk artist, she brilliantly merges great storytelling, dark imagery and intimacy perfectly. In 2026, she released her debut single called Aching and it is fantastic. Dan speaks to Nocturne Bloom about her musical upbringing, influences and her songwriting. Listen to Nocturne Bloom on Sporify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/35Qu4t6dmZSiMB7fOxqPMn?si=jFVdwgBQSourC2C51rqXeg Follow Nocturne Bloom on Instagram: @nocturne_bloom_music Follow Nocturne Bloom on TikTok: @nocturnebloommusic Dan would like to thank Nocturne Bloom for being such a great guest. Her time was kindly given and Dan really appreciates that. If you would like to be a guest on Music Fishbowl, contact Dan on Instagram ( @musicfishbowl ) or email him ( musicfishbowl123@gmail.com ). Whether you are a musician, someone who works in the industry, you have a vinyl account or you are just a music fan who wants to talk about their favourite music - all are welcome! Dan would like to thank all the listeners of Music Fishbowl. Your time, kindness and sharing really does help keep the podcast running! Follow Dan on Instagram: @musicfishbowl Watch Music Fishbowl on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@musicfishbowl?si=mCQpPHbaBUWheQz9 Listen to the podcast's playlist with Thomathy Entertainment: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/693GXMGKb8JtJIX01iHy3g?si=ne4lEWzYT86AS-2GEV7QRQ&pi=gWpGcG4GQ5KBt Read the podcasts blog: https://musicfishbowlreviews.wordpress.com/ Check out the magazine Dan reviews for, Northern Exposure Magazine, here: https://northernexposuremagazine.co.uk/ Listen to Dan's radio show on Islington Radio: https://www.mixcloud.com/IslingtonRadio/

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• Amos And Riot Night
• Alice Armstrong
• Eve Selis
• Alan Dreezer
• Andrew E Pearce

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

210

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

19 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

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Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

64

Engagement

71

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