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
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 interview
Drave - Mothers (Live)
Drave - White Wine (Live)
A Pig Called Eggs interview
A Pig Called Eggs - Tiffin Time For Tarquin (Live)
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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: Panic Shack! Get your loops out!
Playlist:
Michael Randall (Mad Spanner) interview
Mad Spanner - Pt 2. One Must Imagine
Nick Robinson (LF)...
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 to you by Offices! Their vinyl is available at Spinning Around Records in Wellington.
Plus a new member of the Salopian Mixtape team is in...
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 live music and a chat with superb Bridgnorth musician Sicky (Mick Butler) recorded at Albert's Shed in Shrewsbury, and some new releases...
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 also cracker jokes. Again. Simon and Michaela are not sorry.
Playlist:
Offices - Lost and the Saved (Live)
Nikki Rous - Lonely Wa...
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 TheSalopianMixtape.com
Playlist:
The Innocent - Omega
Guns For Girls - Where Is The Sun (Live)
Guns For Girls - Crystal Ball (Live)
James Revitt ...
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 agreed to write a song...
If you or someone you know is from Shropshire and making music, TheSalopianMixtape.com is where to go!
Pla...
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 Spirits Alive.
If you or someone you know is from Shropshire and making music, send them to TheSalopianMixtape.com!
Playlist:
Heid...
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 of tunes sent to TheSalopianMixtape.com.
Playlist:
Heidi Browne - Biscuits
Phwoar - Surge (Live)
Phwoar - Reckless (Live)
Josh Lob...
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 from the Local Release of the Series: Heidi Browne's album Spirits Alive. What more could you want?
Playlist:
Heidi Browne - Scarf
Gauche ...
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 ...
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!
Subscribe to the podcast to keep in the loop with new episodes as and when they arrive!
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)
...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:
Quant...
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 - R...
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 ...
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...
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