Some good and bad news this month…. The good news is that it’s time for the Northern Soul Podcast. Lucy McNamara chats to author Paul Du Noyer who, for more than 30 years, was also a music journalist. His interviewees have ranged from Madonna to Pavaro...

Hurrah and huzzah! It’s the April Northern Soul Podcast. This month Lucy McNamara chats to James Holt, a singer/songwriter from Bolton who is receiving attention and praise from music industry giants and the listening public alike for his unique blend ...

Hurrah and huzzah! It’s the April Northern Soul Podcast. This month Lucy McNamara chats to James Holt, a singer/songwriter from Bolton who is receiving attention and praise from music industry giants and the listening public alike for his unique blend ...

Hurrah and huzzah! It’s the March Northern Soul Podcast. This month Lucy McNamara chats to Michelle Hussey and Natalie-Eve Williams from BBC Introducing in Manchester. The two presenters have established an impressive track record of spotting and promo...

Hurrah and huzzah! It’s the March Northern Soul Podcast. This month Lucy McNamara chats to Michelle Hussey and Natalie-Eve Williams from BBC Introducing in Manchester. The two presenters have established an impressive track record of spotting and promo...

Hurrah! It’s the February Northern Soul Podcast. This month, Lucy McNamara chats to MALKA, former 6 Day Riot front-woman Tamara Schlesinger’s new alt-pop project which, according to Clash magazine is “uproariously inventive music”.

Hurrah and huzzah! It’s the January Northern Soul Podcast. On this month’s podcast, Lucy McNamara chats to The Mantells. This three-piece indie collaboration was described as ‘Manchester’s most exciting new band’ in 2014.

On December’s Northern Soul Podcast, Lucy McNamara chats to The Slow Readers Club, a Manchester-based four piece who specialise in dark and brooding indie electro. Their music has drawn comparisons with Interpol, The Killers and The National.

This month Lucy McNamara chats to Easy Kill, a four-piece alternative rock band from Manchester, over a cuppa in The Art of Tea, Didsbury. This week’s playlist by Lucy features, among others, Depeche Mode, Ruby and The Rib Cage, Natasha Kmeto,

It’s September, a month of uncertainties. Is it Summer, is it Autumn? Is it a season for jumpers or for t-shirts with optional cardigans? Decisions, decisions. What is certain is the quality of the monthly Northern Soul Podcast.