The Northern Chorus Podcast Northern Chorus
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Discussing the world of music with a variety of guests, including interviews and occasionally "Fantasy Pints"...
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49 - Blur at Coachella, Grassroots Venue Levy & English Teacher's Debut!
This week, we discuss Blur's performance at Coachella where Damon Albarn wasn't impressed with the American crowd...
We talk about the Grassroots Levy proposals for music venues.
And we discuss new music, with particular focus on English Teacher & Wunderhorse... -
48 - DANIEL BEDINGFIELD - Comeback Tour, Tech Start-Up & Surprising Fred Again!
This week is another special guest interview with noughties pop icon, Daniel Bedingfield.
We discuss his comeback shows in Manchester, London & Birmingham, and the legacy of "Gotta Get Thru This".
We also discuss his tech start-up to improve music distribution and plenty more! -
47 - Rating 2024 Festival Lineups! (Part 2)
We are wrapping up our festival previews with Part 2, including Kendal Calling, Y Not Festival, Truck Festival, Victorious, and TRNSMT!
We also talk the best and worst of new music, including more viral videos... -
46 - MIDGE URE - Greatest Hits Tour, Ultravox, Band Aid & More!
In our second guest interview of the year, we had the pleasure of chatting to music icon and songwriting genius, Midge Ure.
We discuss his upcoming UK Greatest Hits Tour, along with his work with Ultravox, Band Aid, Thin Lizzy, Rich Kids, and Visage.
Midge also explains in detail about two of his biggest hits - "Vienna" and "Do They Know It's Christmas?" -
45 - Rating 2024 Festival Lineups! (Part 1)
We start the episode celebrating St. Patrick's Day and discussing the best in Irish music.
We then move onto Part 1 of a 2 part special on 2024 festival lineups, where we review Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, and the Isle of Wight Festival.
As always, we end with some new music suggestions, and maybe one to avoid... -
44 - UMG v TikTok, Number 1 Albums, and the Relationship Between Sport and Music!
In this week's episode, we discuss the UMG v TikTok stand-off, what has caused it and will it be resolved?
We also talk about what number 1 albums really mean in the modern industry, and discuss current chart-toppers Liam Gallagher and John Squire's visit to the Jonathan Ross Show.
We discuss the relationship between sport and music following Manchester City's Oasis announcement and Mark Knopfler's reissue of "Going Home (Theme Of The Local Hero).
And as always, there is more new music chat!