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The Salopian Mixtape
by The Salopian Mixtape
Bringing Shropshire’s best music together, showcasing new unsigned music and reflecting the music industry in the county. Hosted by Michaela Wylde and Simon Berry.
Episodes
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The Raging Mabels & Anna Silvers
David Molby makes his full debut alongside Simon Berry, celebrating the best music Shropshire has on offer. Hear live music from The Raging Mabels and their homemade guitars, and Anna Silvers pitching her music as a new James Bond theme. Plus some brilliant releases from Shropshire artists,...
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LOOPFEST '26 - Part 2
The second part of the LOOPFEST special, covering just a fraction of the sprawling festival that takes over Shrewsbury each year. Simon chats to War Gun, Drave, A Pig Called Eggs, Trademark Blud and LOOPFEST director, Jamie Smith. Playlist: War Gun interview Chasing August - Midnight Drave...
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LOOPFEST '26 - Part 1
In this special episode, Simon heads into Shrewsbury to experience LOOPFEST, the festival that takes over the town each year with live music from about 250 artists across 40 venues. You'll hear from some of the bands and artists at the event, including the Saturday night Castle Stage headliners:...
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Greysha and Manor Heights, Live!
In a bumper episode of the Mixtape, Michaela and Simon bring you live music from Albert's Shed in Shrewsbury, from dark synth pop powerhouse Greysha, and ska punk masters Manor Heights! Find out who is selling their pants... There's also another tune from the Local Release of the Series, brought…
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Offices, Sicky, and musical excellence
Michaela and Simon introduce you to their new Local Release of the Series, from Offices! The Telford post-hardcore band's Human Resources / Research & Development release is to be featured throughout the series. A lovely vinyl is available in Spinning Around Records in Wellington! Plus there's…
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A New Series!
Michaela and Simon start the new series as they mean to go on - by playing awesome music made by Salopians! In this episode, they preview an artist playing an Albert's Mixtape live event, share brand new music from across Shropshire, and announce the new Local Release of the Series! There are…
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Secret Elephant and Guns For Girls at Albert's Mixtape
Michaela and Simon wrap up this series of the podcast with live music from Secret Elephant and Guns For Girls! Plus they share some great tracks from Shropshire artists, while also telling jokes from Michaela's daughter's joke box. If you're from Shropshire and making music, head to...
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Offices and Acübatz live at Albert's Shed
Michaela and Simon celebrate fantastic new music made by Salopians. In this episode, there's live music and chatz with Offices and Acübatz at Albert's Shed in Southwater, and another track from the Local Release of the Series - Heidi Browne's album Spirits Alive. Plus Simon and Michaela may have...
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Manor Heights, Mazawattee, Fido and more!
Simon and Michaela share more excellent music from Shropshire musicians. You'll hear a plethora of different genres from rap to ska to dance and beyond. There is a cameo appearance from Harry and Ali... Plus the Local Release of the Series from Heidi Browne focuses on the title track of the album...
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Smutty But Wholesome: Phwoar and Adult Play, live!
Michaela and Simon bring more brilliant Shropshire musicians together into one handy podcast! This time they don a number of different accents and share live music from Phwoar and Adult Play. Plus, you can hear another track from the Local Release of the Series artist Heidi Browne, and a couple…
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Gauche, and Brad Hunter and the Afterparty at Albert's Shed!
Michaela and Simon bring you some fine, fine music from Shropshire! Featuring music recorded at the Albert's Mixtape live event; hear live performances from Gauche, and Brad Hunter and the Afterparty. Broken bones included... Plus there's music released by brilliant Salopian musicians, including...
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Heidi Browne, Manor Heights, Versaints and more!
Simon and Michaela share more musical magic from Shropshire in the podcast made to shout about music in the county. This week they introduce you to the brand new Local Release of the Series: Spirits Alive by Heidi Browne. Pick up a copy in Spinning Around Records in Wellington! Plus there's a...
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Albert’s Mixtape - Dogs Love Eggs
To kick the new series off, Michaela and Simon head to Albert's Shed in Shrewsbury for some live music, where Cower, Hounds!, Mere Amore, and A Pig Called Eggs graced the stage. You'll also hear new music from Shropshire artists, and a guest appearance as a backing singer... Who could it be?...
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LOOPFEST Speciale Part 2
Michaela and Simon wrap up their coverage of LOOPFEST, Shrewsbury's superb multi-venue music festival. In this episode, Simon explores more music venues and Michaela enjoys the festival with her family! Subscribe to the podcast to hear the new series as soon as it arrives! Artists in this…
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LOOPFEST Speciale Part 1
Simon and Michaela bring you the first of their special LOOPFEST episodes, covering the goings on at Shrewsbury's multi-venue music festival. You'll hear some live music, chats with artists and festival goers! Subscribe to the podcast to keep in the loop with new episodes as and when they arrive!...
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A Riot Grrrl Albert's Mixtape
In the last of the series, Michaela and Simon bring you music from Shropshire uploaded to The Salopian Mixtape, plus live music from Albert's Shed in Southwater! Plus the final track from the Local Release of the Series from Quantum Penguin's album Adélie. Subscribe to the podcast, as there will…
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An Indie Albert's Mixtape
Michaela and Simon are back at Albert's Shed in Southwater, Telford, hosting some more live music! You'll hear some of the recorded performances from the evening mixed in with brilliant music made by Shropshire artists. As ever, there's another track from the Local Release of The Series from...
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Left To Reign, sicky, and The Raging Mabels
Michaela and Simon talk through some excellent music made by artists from Shropshire, with a healthy dose of silliness along the way. They feature another track from their Local Release of the Series: Adelie by Quantum Penguin. Plus they play another live track from the most recent Albert's…
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Albert's Mixtape - Love and Hip Hop
Simon takes the podcast to Albert's Shed Southwater in Telford for a collaboration with the venue - another Albert's Mixtape live night. Expect live music and chat from Missink, Trademark Blud and TrippleJayy! Plus a mix of great music released by musicians from Shropshire. There's also another...
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Adult Play, Ez., Rowan Lawson and more!
Michaela and Simon return from an extended break with ore fantastic music made by artists in Shropshire, and they get awful giddy in the process. Plus there's another track from the Local Release of the Series from Quantum Penguin. Playlist: Quantum Penguin - Sweet Music Adult Play - Slip Disk...
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Merry Christmas
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...
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A New Series and The Shed Mixtape #2
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…
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The First Albert's Mixtape
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...
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Moose Records Concert Special
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...
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Connor B, AVIJÉ, Bumblewasps, and events!
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…
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Albert Jones, Melissa Severn, STRICKLAND and more!
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...
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Upbeat Energy Mix
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...
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The Hive Special with Beth Prior
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…
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Introducing Trademark Blud's Tetracyclics
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...
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Best of Series 2
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...
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All About The Music
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…
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Parklands Festival Special
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...
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One Hand Clapping
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....
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Chris Taylor from Sy.gigs
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 &...
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Live In The House, Albert & Co. Fairground, and a roadtrip!
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...
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Heidi Browne
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...
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LOOPFEST Special
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...
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The Best So Far - Part 2
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...
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The Best So Far - Part 1
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...
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The Wrekin Inn, Wellington
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 -...
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Ben Edwards of ACROBVT, at The Turned Wood Café
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…
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The Shropshire Music Awards
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...
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CHRONO 87, PUKK, Amateur Theatre Group and more galore!
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…
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Community @ In Good Hands
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…
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Music Bros Special
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...
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Spinning Around Records Special
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 -...
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Albert’s Shed Special
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 -...
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Jason Allan in conversation
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...
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Christmas Special
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....
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Missink live in session and David Molby from Bad Fiancés
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…
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Bringing Shropshire’s best music together, showcasing new unsigned music and reflecting the music industry in the county. Hosted by Michaela Wylde and Simon Berry.
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Bringing Shropshire’s best music together, showcasing new unsigned music and reflecting the music industry in the county. Hosted by Michaela Wylde and Simon Berry.
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