S1 E1: There's A Bear in The Circle Pit!

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Shout Louder podcast! This new branch of the Shout Louder webzine is designed to bring new music, gig gossip and amusing anecdotes direct to you ears. Why is there a bear in the mosh pit? What's it like to play to a crowd of deaf people? What waxy horrors lurk inside Sarah's ears? How many tangents can Sarah drift off on? In this episode we talk about some of the bands we've seen recently, albums we're currently obsessed with and the worst gig Mark's ever played. Your hosts are Sarah Williams and Mark Bell. Sarah's the puppet master of the Shout Louder webzine and a certified gig-addict. Mark's an illustrator and guitarist who runs Umlaut Records, along with the other lovely guys from Mug. Check out the webzine www.shout-louder.com for more reviews, opinions and gig guides.Check out www.umlautrecords.co.uk for the fast and fun roster of Umlaut bands. Music Featured in this Episode: Arms & Hearts - Fortitude (Available on Real Ghost Records) F.O.D. - 41 (Available on Funtime Records, Effervescence Records, Bells On Records, Bird Attack Records) The Shell Corporation - Rooftops (Available on Gunner Records) Only Strangers - What Happened to You? (Available on Horn & Hoof Records)