TheSoundoftheBar

Our latest episode features host JB and lead guitarist, Baz from Box of Trash @boxoftrashmusic on social media. There is discussion regarding their upcoming gig at The Attic in The Garage in Glasgow on Saturday which will launch their new EP. Baz gives us an insight in to their sound and what has shaped it and their plans for 2026. We discuss how a gig in Newcastle, with another band led to them r...

JB is joined by Eve, aka Wytchwound (@Wytchwound on socials) for our latest episode. Keep up to date on socials for the latest news about the upcoming EP, gigs and more. To kick things off we discuss International Women's Day which took place on 8/3/26. We cover safety for women at gigs, representation, inspirations and organisations who are supporting the cause. There is discussion about the...

On our latest drop, Ciaran, Gordon and Susan join JB to talk about their music career so far. You can find them on most social media as @whytenoiseband and their website where you will find music, merch and upcoming gigs - https://www.whytenoiseband.com/ To kick off, the band give us an insight in to their sound, musical background, how they like to entertain at gigs and their musical ability. The...

JB is joined by singer, Jim Wilson (@jim_wilson_music on Instagram) and music promoter Ross Coutts (@itsrossx on Instagram) of Xfire Live (@xfire.live on Instagram and xfire.live/ which is their website. On Friday, Xfire Live put on a show at Oran Mor with Wrest headlining and Jim as a support act along with future guest Joe Goodall (@joegoodallmusic on Instagram). Jim talks us through what it&#39...

Our latest episode sees JB joined by two members of up and coming Scottish band, Pindrop (@Pindrop_band2112 on Instagram and Pindropband on TikTok. Keep your eyes out on their socials for upcoming gigs in 2026. Daniel (bass) and Robbie (drums) introduce how the band got put together, the idea for the name of the band and more. The band played their first gig in November so they give us an insight...

JB and Matt aka Brownbear are joined by singer, songwriter Jude from exciting new band The Claes. There is discussion surrounding what it is like to start a new band in modern times with some interesting chat about how social media can be both a blessing and a curse. Jude gives us an insight in to what the band's highlight have been so far with some great support slots already and an appearanc...

Our latest episode of The Sound of the Bar has JB hosting with Pg Ciarletta and Jac, singer from Dark Hearts. Check out both of them on social media where you'll find PG as @PGCiarletta and Jac and her band are @DarkHeartsMusic There is discussion around upcoming gigs and new music from Jac plus some interesting discussion on streaming platorms, promotion and more. PG talks about his plans for...

JB is joined by Krys from Scottish Football Forums Podcast (@sffpodcast) and singer Evan Keen (@evankeenmusic on Instagram) The theme this week is classic albums where we discuss some classics that Krys has listened to recently for the first time and some of his old favourites. Meanwhile, Evan has been attempting to listen to a new album once a week in 2026. We discuss changes to gaming with pals,...

JB is joined by the duo Aaron and Violeta of the FOLK DRAMA for the latest edition of The Sound of the Bar. There is discussion around a potential release date for their album, upcoming gigs and other plans for 2026. They give us an insight in to how they got together with some lockdown love forming the basis of the creation of the band. We discuss their recent trip to London for Tim Burgess's...

Welcome to volume 1 of The Sound of the Bar with JB, Matt aka Brownbear and special guest Mark Sharp and the Bicycle Thieves. Let's get nostalgic and go back to a time where we played Snake on our phone, sent text messages and didn't express ourselves with emojis. We chat about the current state of the music industry, accessibilty requirements for people to be able to attend all venues and...