New Sounds Union is dedicated to unearthing some of the freshest musical sounds and speaking to the people behind them. Every episode we sit down with an artist to learn about their creative journey, as well as the process of making, releasing and promoting their work.
Episode #12: Tapping into emotions with We Are All Fossils
In the latest episode of New Sounds Union, we speak to We Are All Fossils about the creation of his beautiful and evocative new record, 'Gravity in Grief'. We also share some of our favourite tracks that we've recently featured on New Sound Union.
To read and subscribe to New Sounds Union, visit: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com
Listen to 'Gravity in Grief' by We Are All Fossils here: https://album.link/s/3mSuIse2hJFrGkiJl7bmrE
Tracks of the Month
'Fforest Glud' by Jonathan Knowles: https://jonathanknowles.bandcamp.com/album/fforest-glud
'I Can't Sit Here and Not Be Your Lover' by Myles Morgan: https://song.link/s/2XAMNdnLYfcQMCQNpjpJJi
10 Oct 2025
Episode #10: Planetary Explorations, with Jeremy Tuplin
Singer-songwriter Jeremy Tuplin discusses his new record 'Planet Heaven,' exploring its cosmic themes, home recording experiences, and the importance of live performances and community in this interview.
12 Sept 2025
Episode #11: Audio-Visual Storytelling with Entropies
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: https://newsoundsunion.substack.com
Listen to 'The Harvest' by Entropies here: https://entropies.bandcamp.com/album/the-harvest-3
Tracks of the Month
'PowerCuts' by Half Naked Houseplants: https://song.link/s/5lyD22NV2zBkGX0EY9lmM6
'Through The Looking Glass' by Slump Culture: https://song.link/s/3yicQujbKaB3TpZedZjOVL
Sheida's 'Harmonic Entropy' playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Vw6z6pHq51wAD5ukKIE58?si=peD5Lp5VTCqq1toGROZo1g
12 Sept 2025
Episode #9: Persistence, Organisation and Punk Rock Legends with Tom Bright
Host Tom Bright shares insights on audience connection, organization, and punk rock legends in this interview episode of New Sounds Union.
15 Aug 2025
Episode #8: Tackling AI in creativity, with Seoul Metro
Host Chris Gibson of Seoul Metro discusses AI's impact on creativity and Manchester's music scene in this interview.
20 Jun 2025
Episode #7: Transatlanticism, with the Glowworms
Dov, Sam, and Cass from The Glowworms discuss their transatlantic journey, London performances, and creative philosophy in an interview, revealing their unique approach to indie-folk music.
16 May 2025
Episode #6: Off The Cuff, with DBL-A
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
17 Apr 2025
Episode #5: How To Tap Into The Music Community, With Bojockey
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.
14 Mar 2025
Episode #4: How An Independent Artist Tops The Charts, With Penfriend
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
13 Feb 2025
Episode #3: Esme White
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
15 Jan 2025
Episode #2: SUDS
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
17 Dec 2024
Episode #1: Mike Nisbet
In the inaugural episode of New Sounds Union, we chat with Scottish artist Mike Nisbet who discusses the importance of finding your own path and making mistakes along the way.
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
16 Dec 2024
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