PODCAST · music
Lancaster Unsigned With The Taphouse
by Nick Margerrison
A collection of conversations with people and bands who make up Lancaster's grass root music scene.
Episodes
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The AeroBees
The AeroBees are a four-piece alternative indie rock band from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. They do punchy, melodic rock. They're also fun to chat to. More? Go here: https://seahouserecords.com/the-aerobees/
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Aubrey Blakelidge
Aubrey Blakeledge is a Hampshire-based folk comedian, storyteller, musician, and radio DJ affectionately known as "Lord Bath of Southampton". He's loved in Lancaster after he came and dished out some of his "screaming folk". A blend of "Shakespeare and Robbie Williams", Blakeledge delivers…
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Ben Ruth
We asked AI about our guest, this is what it said: Ben Ruth – Lancaster Music Festival Founder & Ecologist The founder of the prominent Lancaster Music Festival and director of CME Artist Services. He holds a PhD in Aquatic Ecology and Genetics and runs "The Orchard Alchemist", a local...
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Listen Twice
Their profile on the Lancaster Music Co-Op website reads: "Original music at its best. From heavy guitar, banging drum beats and bass that makes you move; Listen Twice puts a focus on a collective sound that makes you want to know more. Taking inspiration from rock, indie and alternative styles…
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The Mandrills
The Mandrills are a young Blackpool/Over Wyre indie-rock band who have been building a name around the North-West grassroots scene. They already have a fairly substantial recorded catalogue and a reputation for strong live shows. We think they're great, worthy champions of the emerging New...
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Zoey Jones
Zoey Jones is a British singer, songwriter, DJ, producer, and independent record label owner who blends deep house electronic music with strong jazz, soul, and disco influences. Originally from Lancaster, UK, she began her career training as a ballerina before transitioning into a global music...
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Benni Beard
Benni Beard (the stage name of Ben Holloway) is an indie-pop singer-songwriter, guitarist, and performer based in Morecambe and Lancaster, UK. Known for his witty, melodic style influenced by 80s indie, Britpop, and DIY bands, he is a prominent figure in the local live music and open-mic scene....
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Lois Brooks
Delighted to welcome Lois Brooks, the young singer-songwriter from Blackpool, a UK independent alt-pop artist known for piano-led, emotionally driven songs. She began writing music as a child and won the Song Academy Young Songwriter competition with Girl in the Dress Find more:...
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Hail The Radiant
If local band Art Gallery is Ryan exploring goth/post-punk/psychedelic rock through a band, Hail The Radiant is Ryan exploring composition, guitar, electronics and surreal miniature pieces by himself. Stars From Afar is the clearest document of that side of his musical personality....
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Rachel Wyche
Rachel Wyche, after her acoustic folk-rock set, joins us on the show to play two of her self-penned tracks: the live-band studio recording "Something About You," made with a University of Surrey friend, and "Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right," which she recorded and produced herself in college. Wyche...
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Somethin Brewin
This chat with Ash from rock band Something Brewin' ahead of the Lancaster Unsigned Festival at The Tap House in Lancaster, featuring around 40 original acts. Ash confirms the band will play and will perform mostly new material, alongside songs from their 2024 debut album, Brewed to Perfection.…
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Joe Butler
Nich chats with Joe Butler at the Tap House after Joe joins Rachel onstage to perform a co-written song. Nick praises their voices together and promises to play the track once it's recorded. Joe shares how he started gigging by approaching bars on his first day at uni, without studying music...
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PAPER JONES
Nick Margerrison chats with Paper Jones after watching them play a packed, dance-filled gig at The Tap House for Beyond Radio's Lancaster Unsigned. The five-piece explain their name comes from a friend nicknamed "Paper Jones" because they're into origami, with bandmate Connor still able to fold a...
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Shelly's Bane
Nick Margerrison, Lancaster Unsigned on Beyond Radio, from the Tap House, chatting with returning favourites Shelley's Bane. The band share updates including a new single, "Greengrass," expected in about a month, with cover art planned from a specific spot in Barrow Park. They discuss the...
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COASTLINE
Nick Margerrison chats with James from Morecambe-based band Coastline on Beyond Radio's Lancaster Unsigned. They discuss the shift from a long-running covers setup into releasing original music. James explains the band's roots with Tom Woods and members Liam, Lucy and Stefan, and how past writing...
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Kristi Michelle
Kristi Michelle on Beyond Radio's Lancaster Unsigned, discussing how she moved from Los Angeles to Lancaster after being invited to tour the UK and stayed for the live music culture. She describes her folk and roots influences, songwriting as emotional processing, and the need to perform live.…
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Owen Saunders
Lancaster Unsigned, Nick Margerrison interviews Lancaster guitarist, songwriter, and performer Owen Saunders, recalling their first meeting when Owen's unassuming playing transformed the room. Owen says he started guitar at 16, began on electric, switched to acoustic, and was writing strong...
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CHLOE JANE HIRST
Nick Margerrison chats with returning guest Chloe Jane Hirst at The Tap House in Lancaster, after a live performance. They discuss music as connection rather than perfection, concerns about arts education being cut or judged, and optimism about Lancaster's music scene. She talks about recording...
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Betty Kendrick
Betty Kendrick is an independent folk/blues/indie artist from North West England known for a "hauntingly distinctive sound" blending dark folk, blues, soul, and indie influences. Her music features rich vocals and guitar work that moves between intricate fingerpicking and heavier chord-driven...
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The Cherished Times
The Cherished Times are a Lancashire-based alt/folk/rock band formed around singer-songwriter Kev Scott. The project evolved from Scott's solo studio albums into a full live band in 2023. We caught up with them at The Taphouse after a splendid gig where they played their original material. They...
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Scott Millington joins Arcane Hope
Everyone in Lancaster loves Arcane Hope, they're a local phenomena. Music lovers like us were ecstatic at the news that they've recruited a new member, Scott Millington. Already a huge star on our show Scott joined us with Alice to explain how and why Arcan Hope are ready to make more fantastic...
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Kind Hearted Thieves - Jamie
Kind Hearted Thieves are a 5-piece cinematic folk rock (grunge) band from Blackpool, England, fronted by singer-songwriter Jamie, whose voice has been described as roaring like the sea on a stormy winter night. We chat to him about the band after an AWESOME solo set at The Taphouse in #LANCASTER...
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Jackson Ward
The charismatic Jackson Ward introduces us to a side of the local music scene which seems to be growing in stature all the time, Americana! Our guest performs both solo and with the Jackson Ward Trio, mixing classic-country storytelling with rock 'n' roll energy. If you only do one thing with…
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GREENHOUSE
These guys are AWESOME live. They've got some real MC5 energy in there, a real treat. Strong reccommend from us at Lancaster Unsigned. Go here for more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvx4vr0E6oaTV1TwNX-cn7Q And then follow them on Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/greenhousebandlancs/
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Oliver Mercer
From his Facebook page: "Hi, I'm Oliver, a 17 year old musician from Preston/Chorley area. I gig locally, doing covers and I am currently working on a lot of original work. Hope you enjoy what you see". We got Oliver to promise to bring some recorded work to our next interview. He's got a real...
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KAT from CHIMPS OF THE FUTURE
CHIMPS OF THE FUTURE frontwoman Kat sits in for a chat. We cover off the new song from the Discordian rock outfit, Ascenscion, and then play a track from fellow Lancaster act "dull". More on CHIMPS OF THE FUTURE here: https://www.instagram.com/chimps_of_the_future/ More on dull here:...
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HAWKMEN DIVE
Hawkmen dive make music to move your soul. They're an alternative rock / indie band from the Lancaster music scene who have been active for several years and are known for mixing indie rock with heavier and more atmospheric influences, plus some introspective songwriting. Their music has been...
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Brendan Cleary
Brendan Cleary is a young singer-songwriter based in Lancaster who impressed the crowd at The Taphouse where we do our regular Unsigned night. More on him here: www.facebook.com/brendanclearymusic
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Matthew from Alsation Eyes
Alsation Eyes are an interesting band, this interview catches them at a moment of transition. Expect to hear more from them on the radio show and podcast soon. More here: https://www.instagram.com/newdelphi80/
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indifferentMonKeY
indifferentMonKeY are an award-winning UK-based alternative "Trip Hop Rock" band formed in 2022 by Joe Lowe, known for blending deep grooves, dark moods, and edgy guitars. They won "Best Band 22" at the Radio Wigwam awards and are actively gigging through 2026, including shows in Manchester,...
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Violet Cry
Violet Cry made a huge impact on us at The Taphouse, when they played the Unsigned Night there (every Weds, 8pm) recently. This is our first interview with them. More here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUmfjq2tSpYbj2enEs8radA
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Early Darts
One of the groups we affectionately name "the big four", Early Darts are making world class music right now, right here in Lancaster. They're one of the City's big hitters, you need to become a fan immediately! https://www.instagram.com/earlydarts/
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SHELECTRO
Shelectro creates a beautiful sonic world and then invites you to join them! We're fans, this interview is a good introduction to an important side of the Lancaster Music Scene. Find more here: https://www.instagram.com/shelectromusic/
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Hiroshima Twinkie
Legendary Lancaster and Morecambe act Hiroshima Twinkie join us for a chat about this an' that. Find more here: https://www.hiroshimatwinkie.com/
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Art Gallery
Art Gallery—Ryan (vocals/guitar), Joe (drums), and Ralph (bass). Legendary Lancaster band who have built a solid live show and reputation around gigs at The Ferret, The Golden Lion and Lancaster University. This is their first appearance on the show. INSTA:...
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ELEANOR BENNETT
We catch up with the enchanting Eleanor Bennett after her Tap House set and play her tracks "Breathe Light" and "So Full." She describes her music as "folk acoustic ambience," discusses writing original material (initially poetry set to music, now lyrics and melody together), and says her songs...
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MORE MUSIC MORECAMBE
Darren Leadsom from More Music Morecambe pop in to tell us more about the a community music charity based in Heysham's West End that has operated since 1993. They run inclusive workshops for all ages and abilities, work in schools, host gigs and community festivals, and use music to build...
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XOX - ones to watch for 2026
Sometimes you just know a band is on the verge of something special, that's the vibe we got from XOX after thier TRIUMPHANT gig at The Taphouse where this interview was recorded. Since then the band have been making good on that promise with showcases and gigs around the North West. "That's one…
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RUTH ELIZA
Ruth Eliza joins us, an acomplished songwriter and performer. Hear her how taking up five-string clawhammer banjo, after hearing Darrell Adams perform, and learning through lessons and Sore Fingers summer schools, where she formed the band Blue Lass. Her solo work blends bluegrass and old-time...
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Derek on THE LANCASTER MUSIC COOP and also VEX MESSAGE
Derek Meins has a chat to us about THE LANCASTER MUSIC COOP where he is both a Director and Volunteer. Hear about the student-founded hub for rehearsal and recording, its closure during lockdowns, and how post-lockdown disrepair prevented reopening. Hear about our efforts to secure a permanent...
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CHLOE JANE HIRST
The wonderful effervescent CHLOE JANE HIRST joins us. Do make sure you go and listen to her music, a fantastic vocal range and powerful lyrcis. She talks about her new as yet unreleased song "Soldier Boy," inspired by concern for men experiencing pain and lack of support, a possible summer 2026...
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LAST DAN STANDING
Lancaster artist Last Dan Standing (Dan) on Beyond Radio's Lancaster Unsigned. We discuss his move to Lancaster and impact on our music scene. Explore alternate guitar tunings and playing exclusively in C major nine (C-G-E-G-B-D) for about 15 years Discuss rebuilding after relocating and…
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Alice - ARCANE HOPE
ARCANE HOPE are an enigmatic ever evolving musical wonder that has been part of the Lancaster Music scene for years now. Alice Evans explains the band and gives us more reasons to binge on their fantastic back catalogue of tunes. Go here now: https://www.arcanehope.co.uk/
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MASSIVE WAGONS - STEPHEN
Stephen, lead guitarist from Massive Wagons, pops in to chat about Promanade Music. Every great City has a cool guitar shop where you can buy (or try) out an axe worthy of your calibre. If you're from Lancaster you generally make the trek to a town also known as the home of rock. Morecambe, rock....
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JOE BUTLER
This charismatic chap is an interesting new voice on the #LancasterMusicScene With the promise of recorded material on the way we chat about what it's like to decide to go out into our City armed only with a guitar and some tunes. Turns out it's quite fun. Expect big things from Joe Butler next...
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LOIS BROOKS talks about her new single
One of the most powerful young voices in the region, Lois Brooks joins us for an update. Her new single is out now. Go listen: https://open.spotify.com/album/6sY9K3jGl7FDeQFRmGY559 And if you've not already heard it, check out our previous interview with Lois here:...
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LUCAS WILLIAMS
Lucas Willaims has a talent that goes way beyond his years. A confident performer in a crowded pub on a Wednesday night, this chat is him right after he finished his gig. The description of his music on his Spotify page puts it in context: "I started gigging at various events and venues at age 12...
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THE MANDRILLS
Indie rock upstarts, The Mandrills, joined us on the show. These guys are on a mission and it's one we're happy to help with. They do shows that have an indie-rock energy, with DIY / alternative influences. Strongly suggest you go find them online: https://www.instagram.com/the_mandrills_band/…
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SOMEONE ELSE'S RADIO
Someone Else's Radio are three musicians who nail energetic alternative rock into orbit. They hail from the more eclectic side of the Lancaster music scene. You can buy their music on Vinyl here: https://elasticstage.com/someoneelsesradio Find them here: https://someoneelsesradio.bandcamp.com/…
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ADAM - COYOTE BLACK
Adam Lucas, drummer from Coyote Black drops in to introduce the five piece rock band to your ears, many formerly of the acclaimed local act, Philip James and The Crow Mandala. The super group is composed of band members who have all gained a fearsome reputation on the Lancaster Music scene. View...
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A collection of conversations with people and bands who make up Lancaster's grass root music scene.
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