Northwest Connection

This week on Northwest Connection, we're joined by UK hardcore band Remote Viewing for a deep dive into the band's journey, the DIY hardcore scene, songwriting, live shows and everything that goes into creating modern hardcore music. We discuss how Remote Viewing came together, their influences, the importance of community within hardcore, memorable gigs, and the creative process behind th...

Leeds alternative rock band Versus join Northwest Connection for an in-depth conversation about their music, influences, songwriting process, live performances, and their journey through the UK alternative music scene. In this episode, we explore the band's roots in Leeds , the challenges and rewards of being an independent alternative rock band , and how they have developed their sound throug...

In this episode of Northwest Connection , we sit down with post-metal outfit Helve to explore the ideas, emotions and experiences that shape their powerful sound. Named after the handle of an axe, the part that channels force into purpose, Helve create music that balances crushing heaviness with atmosphere, patience and depth. We discuss songwriting, creative inspiration, the cathartic power of he...

In this episode of Northwest Connection , we sit down with Serena Cherry , vocalist of fantasy-inspired black metal project Noctule and former guitarist of Svalbard , for a deep dive into the worlds where heavy music, gaming, and storytelling collide. Drawing inspiration from games such as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim , Serena has carved out a unique space in metal, creating immersive music that fe...

his week on Northwest Connection, we dig into the world of Manchester rock outfit The Dirt . Known for their raw energy, hard-hitting riffs and no-nonsense approach to making music, the band join us to talk about their journey, the realities of life as an independent band, the Manchester music scene, and the passion that keeps them pushing forward. From songwriting and live shows to influences, ch...

On this episode of The Northwest Connection Podcast , I'm joined by UK post-metal and post-rock innovators Atotaso . Known for their blend of massive riffs, atmospheric soundscapes, math rock precision and post-hardcore energy, Atotaso have built a reputation as one of the most unique and forward-thinking bands in the underground heavy music scene. We discuss the band's creative journey, t...

In this episode of the Northwest Connection Podcast, we sit down with Manchester's Chrysalid Homo to explore the ideas, influences and experiences shaping their unique sound. We talk about the band's creative process, the realities of navigating the UK's underground music scene, and the challenge of turning personal expression into powerful, uncompromising art. From songwriting and liv...

In this episode of the Northwest Connection Podcast , Lee sits down with rising UK metal force Burner to discuss their explosive journey through the underground heavy music scene, their uncompromising approach to songwriting, and the release of their latest album, No One is Coming to Save Us Known for blending elements of metal, hardcore, sludge, death metal, and extreme music , Burner have built...

AV Sunset join me on this episode of The Northwest Connection Podcast for a deep dive into the world of post-rock, atmospheric songwriting, and those all-important odd time signatures. We chat about the band's journey so far, their creative process, the influences that shape their cinematic sound, and how they balance huge crescendos with intricate rhythms. From crafting immersive soundscapes...

Goodbye, Kings don’t just make music — they build vast, collaborative worlds , and this episode dives straight into the architecture of their sound. With a lineup large enough to feel orchestral, the Milan collective talks about how many hands, minds, and instruments come together to form their sweeping post‑rock landscapes. We explore the logistics and magic of being a big ensemble: how they writ...

Northwest Connection Podcast descends into the bleak, atmospheric world of Mourir , one of the most compelling forces in the French dark metal , blackened hardcore , and extreme underground scene. In this episode, we explore the band’s haunting sonic landscapes, the creative process behind their latest release, and the emotional weight that defines their sound. From suffocating ambience to crushin...

Death of Youth step into the Northwest Connection with a deep dive into the lifeblood of London hardcore — the people, the rooms, the nights, and the pressure that shapes every riff. This episode zooms in on the scene itself: the DIY spaces keeping heavy music alive, the promoters fighting to hold onto venues, the crews who show up rain or shine, and the bands pushing each other to get louder, tig...

Northwest Connection dives deep with Din of Celestial Birds as they unveil their new album Takeoffs and Landings — a towering blend of cinematic post‑rock, atmospheric heaviness, and emotionally charged instrumental storytelling. We explore the record’s themes of momentum, turbulence, and transformation, breaking down the dense textures, crushing crescendos, and electronic undercurrents that defin...

Stoke’s rising indie outfit Foarn join us for a warm, honest dive into their sound, their songwriting, and the local scene that shaped them. We talk origins, influences, the stories behind their latest tracks, and how they’re carving out a distinct voice in the Midlands indie landscape. Expect charm, creativity, and the kind of grounded humour only Stoke musicians can pull off. Perfect for listene...

n this Northwest Connection Podcast episode, North talks with Becky Laverty — one of the Roadburn Festival , team, and founder of Slowpoke Fanzine , and some of the most influential moves in the heavy music , post‑metal , experimental , and avant‑garde scenes. We dive into festival curation, underground culture, artist discovery, DIY publishing, community building, and how Roadburn continues to sh...

This episode of Northwest Connection drags you straight into the heaviest depths of the UK underground as we sit down with Humanfly , the Leeds post‑metal/doom/sludge force behind A God Among Insects , II , and Darker Later . We dig into their colossal riffs, their evolution from sludge‑soaked brutality to cosmic progressive heaviness, and their seismic return to ArcTanGent Festival 2026 — a comeb...

Northwest Connection dives into the UK’s sharpest edge of hardcore as Shooting Daggers join North for a full‑force conversation on punk, politics, queercore identity, and building community through noise. Expect fast riffs, raw honesty, and the kind of DIY spirit that keeps the underground alive. We get into their latest releases, their message, and the fire that drives their sound — all wrapped i...

The Northwest Connection Podcast returns with a world‑ending slab of heaviness as we sit down with Urzah , one of the UK’s most punishing and atmospheric sludge‑metal bands. Fresh off the release of their new album , Urzah drag listeners through a landscape of collapsing skies, tectonic riffs, and suffocating low‑end weight. This episode dives deep into their creative process, the bleak sonic arch...

Claw the Thin Ice join Northwest Connection for a dark, atmospheric deep dive into their signature blend of post‑hardcore, emo, and North‑West alternative music . In this episode, we explore the band’s songwriting process , the emotional weight behind their latest releases, and how their sound has evolved within the UK DIY scene . Expect conversations about lyric themes , production choices , live...

In this Northwest Connection episode, we sit down with Saberblood , one of Sweden’s rising heavy‑music acts pushing the next wave of Scandinavian metal. We dive into their songwriting process, the Swedish metal influences behind their sound, and how they blend modern aggression with classic northern heaviness. If you’re searching for new Swedish metal bands , underground heavy music , or fresh art...

Matador join the Northwest Connection Podcast for a high‑intensity deep dive into the UK heavy music scene , breaking down the precision, discipline, and red‑line energy that define their sound. In this episode, we explore the band’s evolution, their approach to songwriting , the architecture behind their riffs , and the tension‑and‑release dynamics that have made them a rising force in modern alt...

In this episode of the Northwest Connection Podcast , we sit down with Sigils , the post‑metal band turning ancient symbols , ritual energy , and heavy atmospheric soundscapes into something unmistakably their own. We explore how the band transforms the concept of a sigil — a symbol charged with intention — into music that feels carved from concrete and lit by neon . Sigils talk us through their w...

Mastering engineer Stephen Kerrison joins Northwest Connnection to crack open the science behind shaping some of the heaviest, most forward‑thinking records in the UK underground. From his work with bands like Kusanagi, Conjurer , Wren , Still , Pijn , and Slow Crush , Stephen talks about carving emotional depth out of distortion, why mastering is equal parts precision and chaos, and how he approa...

In the shadows of the Northwest, where metal shows spark to life in basements, back rooms, and half‑legal venues, Static Dissent have carved out a reputation as the promoters who don’t just book gigs — they ignite them . This episode pulls the curtain back on the chaos, devotion, and sheer stubborn willpower it takes to keep an underground scene alive when everything around it is built to grind yo...

In this episode of the Northwest Connection Podcast , we drift into the luminous, slow‑burn world of Million Moons , one of the most intriguing rising voices in the UK post‑rock scene. With their new album on the horizon, the band opens up about the emotional gravity behind the record — the long nights, the layered guitars, the quiet moments that shaped its atmosphere, and the sense of camaraderie...