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
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 couple of bonus tracks from the last Albert's Mixtape, and new releases from awesome artists.
Playlist:
Heidi Browne - Crazy Ghost
Two Blank...
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?
Playlist:
Cower, Hounds! - Seasick (Live)
Andy Lower - N.O.M.B.
Mere Amore - Mask (Live)
Cat Damage - More of a Win
A Pig Called Eggs - Tiffin...
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 episode:
Gauche
Gemima Gallier
Mick Butler (Sicky)
Beth Prior's drumming workshop
Bryony Williams
Adult Play
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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!
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Artists in this episode:
Quantum Penguin
The Skate Punx
Versaints
Drave
Andy Mills
Gemima Gallier
The Cosmic Rays
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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 be special episodes from Loopfest in Shrewsbury on the way!
Playlist:
Quantum Penguin - Campervan
My Last Duchess - Solitaire (Live)
Esmé...
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 Quantum Penguin. Simon and Michaela are in a slightly silly mood, so there's plenty to enjoy. There's also a new jingle.
Playlist:
Quantum Pe...
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 Mixtape event.
The next Albert's Mixtape is live in Albert's Shed, Southwater on 28th March 2025 - join us!
Playlist:
Quantum Penguin - Rocks ...
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 track from the Local Release of the Series, from Quantum Penguin!
Playlist:
Quantum Penguin - Fisherman’s Story
Missink - Half Drunk Bottl...
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
Lavotal - I Feel So Good
Heidi Browne - Too High
Ez. - Dutty
Joshua Cooke & Ali Reece - Stay Close
Rowan Lawson - Dark Night
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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 New Year!
Playlist:
Quantum Penguin - Hurts Every Time
BumbleWasps - Don't Mess With Christmas
BassPhaze - Amnesia
SICKY - I'm Happy If Yo...
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 to love?
Playlist:
Quantum Penguin - Take Me Back
BumbleWasps - Now She's Got a Baby (Live)
Boom Boom Womb - We Got a Grrrl
Heards - Keep ...
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 Southwater, Telford, hosting three excellent artists!
You'll hear live music from each band, plus the final chance to hear from the Local Release...
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 Trademark Blud.
And a final reminder to come to Albert's Shed Southwater on Friday 11th October for the very first Albert's Mixtape!
This week...
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 The Ludlow Brewing Company
Thursday 3th October - Shropshire Music Awards at 757 Nightclub in Wellington
Friday 11th October - Albert's Mixt...
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 Trademark Blud.
Playlist:
Trademark Blud - My Girl Melissa Severn - Girl the Great Roundtrip to Tiny - The Dawn Spawned A Narcissist (Pain in t...
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 brilliant Local Release of the Series: Tetracyclics by Trademark Blud!
Playlist:
Trademark Blud - Carnage & Venom
Tidy & Dee - Not Th...
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 Prior has been on both ends of The Hive's projects, both as an artist receiving help, and as a artist giving back to the community.
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 Wellington, and Tubeway 2 in Bridgnorth.
Plus there's a real 'coo' with the finest music since The Pigeon Detectives...
Playlist:
Trademark Blud...
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 episodes...
If you or someone you know are making original music in Shropshire, go to TheSalopianMixtape.com and submit your music.
Playlist:
...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 Adele & Andy, and also Michaela getting distracted by Simon's dog.
Playlist:
Adele & Andy - Spread Your Wings
Mad Spanner - Pt. 2 One...
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