TheSoundoftheBar

This week JB is joined by Niall and Shaun from emerging Liverpool band Seven Streets on your latest episode. We kick things off with how the band got together, what bands inspire them and their sound. The band only got together in December 2025 but have already managed to release two singles. There is a hint at what their next single might be and when we should expect it to be released. There is s...

This week Kai, Matthew and Cameron from Scottish band Paperhouse joined JB on the podcast. You can find them on Instagram @paperhouseband_ Make sure to keep an eye on their social media for future releases any any upcoming gigs and announcements. There is some discussion to begin with regarding influences within the band with a wide range of tastes. Leading on from this we chat about the recent ‘r...

This week we return as Piotr (Golem) and Krzysztof from our first band outside of the UK joins us. Native are a Polish band consisting of six members and are predominantly an instrumental band with roots in jazz, funk and movie soundtrack inspired. You can find them mostly on Instagram @nativefunkband so make sure to check them out there to keep up to date. We start by chatting about how the band...

This week JB is joined by Simon, Andy, Hoops, Jon and Tom from the band Vernons Future. For only the second time on the podcast we have the full band which makes for some fun times. There is discussion about how the band initially formed back in the 1980s when they were known as The Vernons and how they recorded an album back then too. Later on the podcast, we hear about how the band got back toge...

After a couple weeks off, JB is joined by Scottish singer songwriter Ryan Kershaw who earlier this month released his second album, ‘Less is More’ through the record company ‘Red Tangent Records’ who he also manages. Make sure to check out the album and keep up to date on his socials @ryankershawofficial Ryan gives us an insight in to the recording process, how the album has been received and the...

This week JB is joined by JP and AnneMarie from the fantastic Feet of Clay off the back of their album ‘After the Reign’ coming out on Friday 4th September and produced by Button Up Records. You can buy the album on the usual music platforms and also direct from Button Up Records: https://www.buttonuprecords.co.uk/product/feet-of-clay-after-the-reign-pre-order/ On the 9th October, they will have t...

JB is joined by Jade and Russ from Sonar Presents (@sonar_presents) who are strong supporters of grassroots music in a number of different ways. We talk to them fresh off being at the Reading and Leeds festival at the weekend. This leads to discussion around the lack of support for emerging acts at the festival and beyond. The pair give us an insight into their upcoming app Sonar Presents which wi...

On your latest episode, singer Jay Brannan joins JB to talk music and mental health. Jay starts off by telling us how he first picked up guitar, his solo career so far and supporting The Fratellis and Snow Patrol in his early music career. On Friday 28th August, he releases his next single 'Coming Home' which is about his own mental health journey. You can purchase the song on Bandcamp with all pr...

JB is joined by Dan and Jesse from the band Ic1s for your latest episode. We kick off by hearing about their influences in terms of some similar tastes and alternative ones. The band returned a couple of years ago after stopping previously around 2014. There is some chat about what is was like to be a band back then with a manager who promised them the world and the reason the band broke up. They&...

For our latest episode, JB is joined by Craig (singer and guitars) and Phil (bassist and vocals) from Dundee/Fife band Black Wolf Club. You can find the band on their socials on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. We kick off as the band give us an insight in to their sound, how they come up with their songs in terms of their writing process and their recent new addition to the band. They talk about t...

This week JB is joined by returning guest Ol from The Fods and The Goodstock Project. It's 30 years since Oasis played their legendary gigs at Balloch and Knebworth so we decide to take a look back at that and other memorable live moments. Ol gives us an insight in to one of his favourite early memories of going to gigs and festivals. There is chat about how gig habits seem to have changed ove...

For our latest episode, JB is joined by Sophie, Millie and Myls from Blackpool band Dead Sheep. The band make their podcast debut which we are delighted about. To kick things off we discover how they came up with the name of the band, how they got together and their singles that they have released so far. You can keep up to date with the band on Instagram @deadsheep.band If you're in the Black...

After a short break, JB is back with guests Gavin and Mark from dreamy pop band, Diving Horse. The band brought out their new single 'Feels Like Home' on 10th July and they give us an insight in to how the song came about with Gavin's daughter influencing the track. You can catch the band at Belladrum on 1st August and also on 20th August at Hug and Pint where they support Any Joy alon...

It's a banger of an episode as JB is joined by returning guests Aaron and Violeta from THe folk Drama and Colin and John from Mellow Party. Colin also releases material under his own name of Colin Hunter and you may know John better as the front man of Colonel Mustard and the Dijon 5. John's son also joins us for a cameo appearance. We recorded just over 24 hours before Scotland play Brazi...

On The Sound of the Bar this week, JB is joined by Martin and Andrew from Glaswegian (with a hint of Geordie) band Point Pleasant. To begin we get an insight in to how the band got together, their sound and influences. We ask Martin what the indie music scene is in Newcastle and the influence that Sam Fender has had in the area in terms of guitar based music. The guys reflect on their gigs so far...

This week we're joined by James and Jake from The Velvet Room who you can find on Instagram @thevelvetroom_official You can keep up to date with information regarding upcoming gigs and single releases. We discuss the music scene in their local area of Aberdeen where they give some shoutouts to other bands such as The Castros and Sister October. Music and fashion is often linked together with a...

A bit of World Cup fever takes over at The Sound of the Bar as JB is joined by singer Nick Morgan. You all remember No Scotland, No Party from Euro 2024, well he is back with another belter of a tune in Scotland's on Fire. We discuss his recent tour visiting numerous schools within Scotland and the impact it is having on the kids that he has met. Making memories they will never forget as Scotl...

JB is joined by Ols from the band 'The Fods' for your latest episode of The Sound of the Bar. We kick off with the background of the band and their alternative way of recording and making songs with the band being mostly based in the Manchester area and one of the members being based in New York. There is some chat about an emerging project which is musician focused called Subvert which al...

JB is joined by singer Jack and keys player Lewis from Jack Brodie and the Niddrie Boys. Jack gives us an insight in to how being drunk during covid helped inspire him to pick up guitar again and begin to start writing songs. We here from both the guys about how the band got together through a chance meeting. We hear from Lewis about his passion for being able to identify chords and getting involv...

Our latest episode is hosted by JB and he is joined by singer and guitarist, Ross from Junior VP. You can find their socials @juniorvpband on the likes of Instagram and TikTok. We discuss the planning that goes in to recording, playing gigs and promoting the band online to begin with. Amazingly, Ross reveals he had a 15 year gap between stopping playing guitar again as a result of Covid. He is ope...

In a first for the podcast we are joined by an artist as Scottish artist, Jack Sutton joins JB. It's his first appearance as a guest on a podcast and is a natural. Check out his fantastic work on his website which is https://jack-sutton-draws.myshopify.com/ Jack talks about who and what inspires him as an artist including musical influences in terms of some of his favoutite bands. We discuss t...

JB is joined by our first English band as emerging band, The Mandrills are on as guests. In a first for the podcast, the full band join us as Gabe, Nat, Noel and Will are in the hotseats. There is some discussion around musical influences, upcoming gigs and the next single release, 'Behind Closed Eyes' which comes out on 30/4/26. Keep an eye out on their Instagram and Tiktok for the latest...

We're back after a week off as JB is joined by singer, David from Sooth who can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube under (SoothmusicScotland). David gives us an insight in to the band's sound and talks about the recent EP release, 'Six Months On' which was released in March. Make sure to check it out. The band split up in 2009 and we get an insight in to how the music indu...

On our latest episode, JB is joined by singer Joe Goodall who can be found on most social media platforms @joegoodallmusic Make sure to keep your eye on socials for upciming gigs and news on when his upcoming EP will be released. There is plenty to discuss as we discuss 2026 so far which has inculded the release of single, 'If You Want it (Make ir Right)', supporting Wrest at Oran Mor and...

Tony and Callum from Flair (@flairband on most socials) join JB for the latest drop of The Sound of the Bar. The guys give us an insight in to their sound, how the tunes come together and different ways to promote the band. Make sure to check out their recent release 'Nausea'. We hear about upcoming gigs including an announcement about their headline gig at King Tuts on 17/7/26. Keep an ey...