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Send us Fan Mail What began as a family singing together in their living room during the COVID-19 lockdown quickly became an international phenomenon. Tony Mantor of the Live Wire Team welcomes members of the Marsh Family to share there incredible journey from viral videos to worldwide recognition. The family discusses their debut album, Hollow Chapters, the move into original songwriting, and how...

Send us Fan Mail The BAFTA-winning entertainer and television icon Grace Kennedy has released her highly anticipated album D-Zire through BBC Records (In collaboration with Demon Music Group).   Pre-Release Singles: The rollout for the album featured three primary singles: "Strong", "One Love", and the title track "D-Zire". The album is available to stream and downloa...

Send us Fan Mail Thirty years after the release of Donna's timeless hit 'I Love You Always Forever' her new album Wanderlust blends indie electronica and dream pop into a sparkling exploration of self-discovery, heartbreak, the search for connection and embracing freedom. The album also reflects Donna's battle with breast cancer with the singer emerging stronger and brighter th...

Send us Fan Mail Alison Wheeler - former singer of the British pop-group The Beautiful South has released her debut solo single, "If Life Could Always Be Summer." The track marks the first ever completely solo project of her career. She continues to tour with The South. You can find the track to stream and download across major music platforms. For more information on Alison Wheeler. Ple...

Send us Fan Mail Drummer and founding driving force behind Modern Romance , Andy Kyriacou , joins Tony Mantor for an entertaining and revealing conversation about the rise of one of Britain's most recognizable pop bands and the journey that has kept the music alive for more than four decades. Andy shares the incredible story of joining Modern Romance just as the band faced its final opportuni...

Send us Fan Mail The Reach For Health Centre secured two major honors at the SME Northamptonshire Business Awards.   This award targets organizations that place the local population at the core of their operations. Why they won? Reach For Health serves as a critical community asset. It provides specialized physical therapy and mental health rehabilitation. This model runs without NHS funding, rely...

Send us Fan Mail We had the pleasure of sitting down for a chat with British Icon Alan Warner, the original guitarist and founding member of The Foundations. Alan dives into the incredible history of the band. Alan was the one who actually came up with the name The Foundations. Tony and Alan talk about the stories behind their timeless, chart-topping global hits including: "Baby, Now That I&a...

Send us Fan Mail Belgian composer, producer, and virtuoso Yvan Guilini has teamed up with acclaimed Liverpool based vocalist Beverley Anne for his brand - new single, "Daystar". Yvan Guilini is best known globally for his instrumental classic, "Winter Memories", boasts an impressive catalogue of over 150 original compositions, built a massive international career with millions...

Send us Fan Mail Mari Wilson - The Girl About Town album will be released through Beehive Records and marks her first album of completely original material in more than a decade. "Just What I Always" was her breakthrough single which soared to number 8 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982. Stage Acting: Mari built a credible theatre profile, famously starring as Dusty Springfield in Dusty - T...

Send us Fan Mail Azaleas are releasing their new single called "Insomniac"  The key members: AZ (distorted vocals), Shay Lipyeat (clean vocals, bass), Leon Haworth (lead guitar), Harrison Wallace (rhythm guitar) and Matt Joiner (drums). Their genre is Melodic Metal - Metalcore, the music features heavy riffs, breakdowns, and a mix of melodic elements typical of modern metalcore.  They ha...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Live Wire Network.  Today Tony Mantor interviews Darren Harper. The topic is Universal Exercise Prescriptions. Darren Harper - Senior Rehabilitation Practitioner. With over 22 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Darren brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the team. His journey began with a deep interest in martial arts, and he studied various...

Send us Fan Mail Howard Jones is an English singer, songwriter, and keyboardist who became one of the defining figures of mid-1980s synth - pop. Fusing optimistic lyrics with catchy electronic hooks. He scored 15 international Top 40 singles between 1983 and 1992, he remains highly active today releasing studio albums and frequently touring the globe with his high-tech live band seups. Howard&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Vicki Peterson is a founding member of the 1980's group The Bangles, one of the most successful bands of that decade with over 6 million gold and platinum albums sold. Their music has been synced on screen in everything from Austin Powers to Stranger Things and transcended generations with more than 6 million current monthly listeners on streaming platforms, 420 million views...

Send us Fan Mail The high-energy track has been performing well on independent charts, reaching number 17 on the Heritage Chart. Right Said Fred has several upcoming tour dates across Europe and the United Kingdom for 2006, including festival appearances and events.  The track is promoted and available on Spotify, Apple Music and Sound Cloud.   Many thanks to Phil Richards for interviewing the guy...

Send us Fan Mail Curt Smith is best known as the co-lead vocalist, bassist, and co-founding member of the pop rock band Tears for Fears along with childhood friend Roland Orzabal . Smith has co-written several of the band's songs, and sings lead vocals on the hits. "Mad World", "Pale Shelter", "Change", and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World".  For more...

Send us Fan Mail British music icons Fuzzbox (originally We've Got a Fuzzbox and We're Gonna Use It) have officially released their first-ever authorised biography, "We Had A Fuzzbox ... And We Used It", chronicling the band's trailblazing journey through the 80s pop and indie scene written by Birmingham author and long-time collaborator Martin Tracey.     Known for their...

Send us Fan Mail Garbage is a renowned Scottish-American alternative rock band formed in 1993 in Madison, Wisconsin, featuring lead vocalist Shirley Manson and producer/drummer Butch Vig. Known for hits like "Stupid Girl" and a blend of rock, electronic, and pop, they have sold over 17 million albums. The band has remained active for over three decades. Key Albums: Garbage (1995), Versio...

Send us Fan Mail Double Trouble and Rebel MC feat. Blackout JA & Kaya Fyah - Release A New Single - "This Is Ska". This release marked their first original collaboration in 35 years, following their late-'80s hits "Street Tuff" and "Just Keep Rockin'".  The song was accompanied by a music video filmed in a Caribbean restaurant, featuring appearances by a...

Send us Fan Mail Alison Limerick's new album Spirit Rising was released in December 2025, featuring previously unreleased tracks from 1998 and an exclusive version of her classic "Where Love Lives." While a 30th Anniversary reissue of "Where Loves Lives" also came out in late 2025 and was boosted by the John Lewis Christmas Advert, a career anthology celebrating 30+ years...

Send us Fan Mail Daniel stands among the great entertainers of our time. A national treasure in Ireland and a cherished star worldwide.  Daniel's warm, unmistakable voice and genuine connection with audiences have made him one of the most successful recording artists of his generation.     His new album 'Now and Then' - see's Daniel returning to the music that shaped him.  It&a...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Live Wire Network.  Today Phil Richards interviews Darren Harper. The topic is Strength and Balance. Darren Harper - Senior Rehabilitation Practitioner. With over 22 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Darren brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the team. His journey began with a deep interest in martial arts, and he studied various Kung Fu st...

Send us Fan Mail Hardwicke Circus became the first UK band to tour Ukraine since the war began , embarking on their “Songs of Freedom” tour. They started the journey in the Czech Republic and then headed into Ukraine, performing in cities like Lviv, Ternopil, Vinnytsia, Dnipro, Kharkiv (including at a military base where they recorded a live album), before concluding with a show in Kyiv. The tour...

Send us Fan Mail This is a novel about life, death and everything in between. Suzi says, "It started as a collection of tombstone quotes, but, as I was assembling them all together, it took on a whole different colour and I found myself immersed in a fictional story, connecting 6 students and a professor". "It was completely unexpected, and I delightedly followed the road wherever i...

Send us Fan Mail Music producer and broadcaster Tony Mantor host of popular Autism podcast Why Not Me The World, has announced a rebrand of his chart-topping podcast to Why Not Me? complete with a new logo and imagery.  Mantor also recorded and produced new theme music for the podcast, written by recording session T.Wild.  Mantor said he will expand the podcast's focus beyond Autism and into...

Send us Fan Mail Owen is a Sports Therapist. He graduated from The University of Northampton with an Upper Second Class Degree in Sport Rehabilitation. With nearly 10 years of experience in competitive football, Owen has a strong background in both playing and coaching younger players.  His true passion lies in helping others progress in their fitness and overall well-being.   He has started a bus...