Northwest Connection

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...

Seventeen‑year‑old Walton Vale breakout artist Harry Fazakerley joins the Northwest Connection Podcast for a fast‑paced, story‑packed episode diving into his rising music career and the buzz around his latest track “Temptress.” Known for his nonstop chat, sharp riffs, and raw talent, Harry talks about growing up in Walton Vale, finding his sound, and navigating the Northwest scene at just 17. Gues...

In this episode of the Northwest Connection Podcast, we sit down with Trial Tapes , the Liverpool post‑punk/noise band known for their lo‑fi textures, analog grit, and cinematic atmosphere. Fresh off the release of their new EP , the band talks about the creative process behind the project — from tape‑machine hiss and DIY recording techniques to the themes that shaped the record’s mood and tension...

On this episode of the Northwest Connection Podcast, we sit down with SLAB , the heavy, minimalist, Manchester‑born band reshaping the UK underground with their concrete‑thick riffs and industrial tension. We dive into the roots of their sound, the influence of Manchester’s post‑industrial landscape, and the creative process behind their heaviest tracks. From repetition and weight to atmosphere an...

Welcome to NWC Podcast — this episode we step into the shadows with Liminal Project , an electronic trio emerging from Liverpool’s underground scene. Known for their dark synth textures, glitch‑driven rhythms, and cinematic sound design, Liminal Project craft music that lives between worlds: analog and digital, memory and distortion, signal and noise. In this episode, we explore their creative pro...

Bristol chaos‑merchants Sugar Horse join the Northwest Connection Podcast to tear open the world behind their new album Not A Sound in Heaven . This episode dives into the band’s explosive sound, experimental heavy music approach, and the emotional wreckage that fuels their songwriting. Expect conversations about noise, distortion, creative destruction, and the strange beauty of making post‑metal...

Swiss heavy‑music disruptors Coilguns join the Northwest Connection Podcast for a raw, high‑intensity dive into the world of hardcore, post‑metal, and noise‑driven chaos. Fresh from a run of explosive live performances, the band talks creative pressure, physicality on stage, and the strange poetry behind their signature sound. From the weight of Millennial Violence to the catharsis of the pit, thi...

Step into the neon jungle with this episode of Northwest Connection Podcast , we feature the brilliantly chaotic math‑rock outfit Wot Gorilla? Known for their angular riffs, unpredictable time signatures, and infectious energy, Wot Gorilla? join us for a playful deep‑dive into their creative process, their influences, and the wonderfully weird world of modern math rock. In this episode, we talk ab...

In this episode we are joined by 601 — a band in the middle of a full‑blown sonic rebellion. Their sound is shifting fast: heavier synths, sharper textures, and a raw electronic energy that’s tearing away from their earlier work. We get into the evolution behind their new direction, the risks they’re taking in the studio, and how they’re reshaping their identity inside the UK electronic music scen...

In this episode of the North West Connection Podcast , we sit down with Bad Owl Presents , one of the most respected DIY music promoters in Leeds and the wider UK underground music scene . We dive into how they’ve built a reputation for left‑field bookings , independent live music , and creating a genuine community for emerging artists , touring bands , and fans of alternative, experimental, and h...

Test Plan step into the Northwest Connection lab for a high‑ into their creativeenergy deep dive process, their evolving sound, and the experimental approach that’s been shaping their latest releases. In this episode, we explore how the band blends heavy riffs, glitch‑driven textures to build a style, and raw DIY production that feels both chaotic and meticulously engineered. From songwriting meth...

Step into the heart of the UK heavy‑music scene as Northwest Connection sits down with Deathbloom , the all‑female metal band redefining what power, precision, and presence look like onstage. In this high‑energy festival‑style conversation, we dive into their creative process, their rise through the underground, and the raw intensity behind their signature sound. Expect stories from the road, behi...

On this episode of Northwest Connection Podcast , we’re diving straight into the heart of Ireland’s heavy underground — a scene built on sweat, distortion, and the kind of cathartic chaos you only understand when you’re shoulder‑to‑shoulder in a packed room. And at the center of that storm is Worn Out , the Cork metallic hardcore band turning raw emotion into something explosive, honest, and unfor...

Step inside this week’s episode of Northwest Connection as we sit down in conversation with She the Throne , the rising industrial band shaping Manchester’s underground music scene. We talk about their creative process, the mythology and imagery that inspire their sound, and how they’re carving out a distinct identity in the world of industrial music , dark electronic , and alternative culture . W...

Cold In Berlin step into the Northwest Connection Podcast for a conversation carved from shadow, grit, and the stark honesty that defines their sound. We talk creative survival, the pull of the darker aesthetic, and the emotional weight behind their latest album — a record that pushes their gothic intensity into sharper, colder territory. From windswept stages to the quiet corners where songs are...

Step into the dust and distortion with Dimscua , one of the most intense rising forces in the underground metal scene. In this episode of the Northwest Connection Podcast , we dig into the bleak, crushing world behind their track “Dusteater” — exploring the band’s creative process, sonic influences, and the raw emotion that fuels their heaviest work. From riff construction to lyrical themes, Dimsc...

UK experimental metal outfit Under sit down with Northwest Connection for a rare, in‑depth conversation about the long road to their upcoming album — a project shaped by years of writing, reworking, and rebuilding. Known for their abrasive, avant‑garde approach to heavy music , the trio discuss the creative dead ends, breakthroughs, and evolving philosophies that pushed their sound further into th...

You’ve seen their work on releases from Coldbones, Blanket, Din of Celestial Birds, Blanket, A Burial at Sea, and a growing list of post‑rock and metal artists who trust them to define the first impression of their sound. Their covers don’t just decorate a record — they build the world around it. We dig into how visuals shape identity, how artwork influences the way listeners experience a band, an...