Michaela and Simon share more brilliant music made by artists from Shropshire, including a couple of festive tunes to get you feeling Christmassy. Plus you'll hear from the Local Release of the Series artist: Quantum Penguin! The Salopian Mixtape wishes you a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Playlist: Quantum Penguin - Hurts Every Tim…

Michaela and Simon return with a new series of the podcast celebrating music in Shropshire! With it, they bring a brand new Local Release of the Series from Bridgnorth's own Quantum Penguin, and share live audio from the second Shed Mixtape. Plus more new music from Salopian artists! What's not to love? Playlist: Quantum Penguin - Take Me Back Bumb…

In the last of the series, Simon and Michaela bring the show from the very first collaborative gig between Albert's Shed and The Salopian Mixtape. Albert's Mixtape is a monthly gig showcasing brilliant talents from Shropshire and further afield too! This month, it was at Albert's Shed in Southwater, Telford, hosting three excellent artists! You'll …

Michaela and Simon head to Ludlow Brewery to host the first Moose Records Ltd concert! Hear from some of the artists performing on the night, and find out about the local label and their aims to support Shropshire's musicians. Plus a look at another track from the Release of the Series from Trademark Blud. And a final reminder to come to Albert's S…

Michaela and Simon run through some of the best new music from Shropshire artists. They bring you another track from the Local Release of the Series from Trademark Blud. Plus they give the lowdown on events they'll be at over the next few weeks: Friday 27th September - Moose Records Concert at The Ludlow Brewing Company Thursday 3th October - Shrop…

Simon and Michaela catch up in the Old Post Office in Shrewsbury to catch up on outstanding outstanding music made in Shropshire! They play some of the songs which they haven't had time to play on the podcast yet, and play another track from the Local Release of the Series: Tetracyclics by Trademark Blud. Playlist: Trademark Blud - My Girl Melissa …

Michaela and Simon give you some energy and motivation to get stuff done as the summer comes to an end. They bring this week's show from The Shrewsbury Club where you can either motivate yourself to work out, or just have the coffee and doughnuts. Plus as ever, there's another track from the brilliant Local Release of the Series: Tetracyclics by Tr…

Michaela and Simon chat with musician Beth Prior about the wonder that is The Hive in Shrewsbury, and why they need your help! The Hive is a charity in Shrewsbury which has touched the lives of so many creatives in the county over the years and need to raise money to keep the doors open. Beth Prior has been on both ends of The Hive's projects, both…

Michaela and Simon return for series three of the podcast bringing you the best new music from Shropshire! They introduce their brand new Release of the Series, which comes from Telford rapper Trademark Blud and his debut album Tetracyclics. Available to buy in Spinning Around Records in Wellington, and Tubeway 2 in Bridgnorth. Plus there's a real …

Simon and Michaela look back at the previous episodes of the series and share some of their favourites tunes from Shropshire, to wrap up the second series. They will return with series 3 very soon, and with it, a brand new Release of the Series! To find out what it is, listen back to previous episodes... If you or someone you know are making origin…

Michaela and Simon go all out with the music made by brilliant artists in Shropshire. Hear a wide variety of music from different genres and the people behind the music. It all showcases the breadth of talent in the county! Plus there's another track from the Local Release of the Series from Adele & Andy, and also Michaela getting distracted by Sim…

Michaela and Simon bring you the sounds of Parklands Festival in Telford. In a jam-packed show, you'll hear chats with artists who performed at the festival, and the music that they make. Including Starboi Senshi, Macy O, Connor B, Missink, Bridie, Trademark Blud, and Callum Doignie! Plus you can hear another track from the Release of the Series by…

Michaela and Simon bring you the finest music that Shropshire has on offer, and speak to some of the collective that is One Hand Clapping. They talk about their mission to bring a more varied array of bands from across the globe to Shrewsbury, and the fight to save the English Bridge Workshop. Playlist: Adele & Andy - Life Of Sin COFFEE - Puzzle xG…

Michaela and Simon bring the podcast from the basement of Oil in Shrewsbury. They head to the Unitarian Church to speak to Chris Taylor from Sy.gigs, who puts on very special gigs in special spaces. Plus there's loads of music made by artists from Shropshire. What's not to love? Playlist: Adele & Andy - Ghosts of The Past Drave - Keep Telling Yours…

Simon and Michaela's best laid plans get quickly scuppered, so take the show out on the road, literally... They speak to Sam Jenkins from Live In The House, who is responsible for putting on pop-up gigs in interesting places in Shrewsbury. There's also a sneak peek of Albert & Co. Fairground, the brand new venue opening in Telford's Southwater. As …

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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