The Salopian Mixtape

In this special episode, Simon heads into Shrewsbury to experience LOOPFEST, the festival that takes over the town each year with live music from about 250 artists across 40 venues. You'll hear from some of the bands and artists at the event, including the Saturday night Castle Stage headliners: Panic Shack! Get your loops out! Playlist: Michael Randall (Mad Spanner) interview Mad Spanner - Pt 2....

In a bumper episode of the Mixtape, Michaela and Simon bring you live music from Albert's Shed in Shrewsbury, from dark synth pop powerhouse Greysha, and ska punk masters Manor Heights! Find out who is selling their pants... There's also another tune from the Local Release of the Series, brought to you by Offices! Their vinyl is available at Spinning Around Records in Wellington. Plus a new member...

Michaela and Simon introduce you to their new Local Release of the Series, from Offices! The Telford post-hardcore band's Human Resources / Research & Development release is to be featured throughout the series. A lovely vinyl is available in Spinning Around Records in Wellington! Plus there's live music and a chat with superb Bridgnorth musician Sicky (Mick Butler) recorded at Albert's Shed i...

Michaela and Simon start the new series as they mean to go on - by playing awesome music made by Salopians!  In this episode, they preview an artist playing an Albert's Mixtape live event, share brand new music from across Shropshire, and announce the new Local Release of the Series!  There are also cracker jokes. Again. Simon and Michaela are not sorry. Playlist: Offices - Lost and the Saved (Liv...

Michaela and Simon wrap up this series of the podcast with live music from Secret Elephant and Guns For Girls! Plus they share some great tracks from Shropshire artists, while also telling jokes from Michaela's daughter's joke box. If you're from Shropshire and making music, head to TheSalopianMixtape.com   Playlist: The Innocent - Omega Guns For Girls - Where Is The Sun (Live) Guns For Girls - Cr...

Michaela and Simon celebrate fantastic new music made by Salopians. In this episode, there's live music and chatz with Offices and Acübatz at Albert's Shed in Southwater, and another track from the Local Release of the Series - Heidi Browne's album Spirits Alive. Plus Simon and Michaela may have agreed to write a song... If you or someone you know is from Shropshire and making music, TheSalopianMi...

Simon and Michaela share more excellent music from Shropshire musicians. You'll hear a plethora of different genres from rap to ska to dance and beyond. There is a cameo appearance from Harry and Ali... Plus the Local Release of the Series from Heidi Browne focuses on the title track of the album Spirits Alive. If you or someone you know is from Shropshire and making music, send them to TheSalopia...

Michaela and Simon bring more brilliant Shropshire musicians together into one handy podcast! This time they don a number of different accents and share live music from Phwoar and Adult Play. Plus, you can hear another track from the Local Release of the Series artist Heidi Browne, and a couple of tunes sent to TheSalopianMixtape.com .  Playlist: Heidi Browne - Biscuits Phwoar - Surge (Live) Phwoa...

Michaela and Simon bring you some fine, fine music from Shropshire! Featuring music recorded at the Albert's Mixtape live event; hear live performances from Gauche, and Brad Hunter and the Afterparty. Broken bones included... Plus there's music released by brilliant Salopian musicians, including from the Local Release of the Series: Heidi Browne's album Spirits Alive. What more could you want? Pla...

Simon and Michaela share more musical magic from Shropshire in the podcast made to shout about music in the county.  This week they introduce you to the brand new Local Release of the Series: Spirits Alive by Heidi Browne. Pick up a copy in Spinning Around Records in Wellington! Plus there's a couple of bonus tracks from the last Albert's Mixtape, and new releases from awesome artists. Playlist: H...

To kick the new series off, Michaela and Simon head to Albert's Shed in Shrewsbury for some live music, where Cower, Hounds!, Mere Amore, and A Pig Called Eggs graced the stage. You'll also hear new music from Shropshire artists, and a guest appearance as a backing singer... Who could it be? Playlist: Cower, Hounds! - Seasick (Live) Andy Lower - N.O.M.B. Mere Amore - Mask (Live) Cat Damage - More...

Michaela and Simon wrap up their coverage of LOOPFEST, Shrewsbury's superb multi-venue music festival. In this episode, Simon explores more music venues and Michaela enjoys the festival with her family! Subscribe to the podcast to hear the new series as soon as it arrives! Artists in this episode: Gauche Gemima Gallier Mick Butler (Sicky) Beth Prior's drumming workshop Bryony Williams Adult Play -...

Simon and Michaela bring you the first of their special LOOPFEST episodes, covering the goings on at Shrewsbury's multi-venue music festival. You'll hear some live music, chats with artists and festival goers! Subscribe to the podcast to keep in the loop with new episodes as and when they arrive! Artists in this episode: Quantum Penguin The Skate Punx Versaints Drave Andy Mills Gemima Gallier The...

In the last of the series, Michaela and Simon bring you music from Shropshire uploaded to The Salopian Mixtape, plus live music from Albert's Shed in Southwater!  Plus the final track from the Local Release of the Series from Quantum Penguin's album Adélie. Subscribe to the podcast, as there will be special episodes from Loopfest in Shrewsbury on the way! Playlist: Quantum Penguin - Campervan My L...

Michaela and Simon are back at Albert's Shed in Southwater, Telford, hosting some more live music! You'll hear some of the recorded performances from the evening mixed in with brilliant music made by Shropshire artists.  As ever, there's another track from the Local Release of The Series from Quantum Penguin. Simon and Michaela are in a slightly silly mood, so there's plenty to enjoy. There's also...

Michaela and Simon talk through some excellent music made by artists from Shropshire, with a healthy dose of silliness along the way. They feature another track from their Local Release of the Series: Adelie by Quantum Penguin. Plus they play another live track from the most recent Albert's Mixtape event.  The next Albert's Mixtape is live in Albert's Shed, Southwater on 28th March 2025 - join us!...

Simon takes the podcast to Albert's Shed Southwater in Telford for a collaboration with the venue - another Albert's Mixtape live night. Expect live music and chat from Missink, Trademark Blud and TrippleJayy! Plus a mix of great music released by musicians from Shropshire.  There's also another track from the Local Release of the Series, from Quantum Penguin! Playlist: Quantum Penguin - Fisherman...

Michaela and Simon return from an extended break with ore fantastic music made by artists in Shropshire, and they get awful giddy in the process. Plus there's another track from the Local Release of the Series from Quantum Penguin. Playlist: Quantum Penguin - Sweet Music Adult Play - Slip Disk Lavotal - I Feel So Good Heidi Browne - Too High Ez. - Dutty Joshua Cooke & Ali Reece - Stay Close Ro...

Michaela and Simon share more brilliant music made by artists from Shropshire, including a couple of festive tunes to get you feeling Christmassy. Plus you'll hear from the Local Release of the Series artist: Quantum Penguin! The Salopian Mixtape wishes you a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year! Playlist: Quantum Penguin - Hurts Every Time BumbleWasps - Don't Mess With Christmas BassPhaz...

Michaela and Simon return with a new series of the podcast celebrating music in Shropshire! With it, they bring a brand new Local Release of the Series from Bridgnorth's own Quantum Penguin, and share live audio from the second Shed Mixtape. Plus more new music from Salopian artists! What's not to love?  Playlist: Quantum Penguin - Take Me Back BumbleWasps - Now She's Got a Baby (Live) Boom Boom W...

In the last of the series, Simon and Michaela bring the show from the very first collaborative gig between Albert's Shed and The Salopian Mixtape. Albert's Mixtape is a monthly gig showcasing brilliant talents from Shropshire and further afield too! This month, it was at Albert's Shed in Southwater, Telford, hosting three excellent artists!  You'll hear live music from each band, plus the final ch...

Michaela and Simon head to Ludlow Brewery to host the first Moose Records Ltd concert! Hear from some of the artists performing on the night, and find out about the local label and their aims to support Shropshire's musicians.  Plus a look at another track from the Release of the Series from Trademark Blud. And a final reminder to come to Albert's Shed Southwater on Friday 11th October for the ver...

Michaela and Simon run through some of the best new music from Shropshire artists. They bring you another track from the Local Release of the Series from Trademark Blud. Plus they give the lowdown on events they'll be at over the next few weeks: Friday 27th September - Moose Records Concert at The Ludlow Brewing Company Thursday 3th October - Shropshire Music Awards at 757 Nightclub in Wellington...

Simon and Michaela catch up in the Old Post Office in Shrewsbury to catch up on outstanding outstanding music made in Shropshire! They play some of the songs which they haven't had time to play on the podcast yet, and play another track from the Local Release of the Series: Tetracyclics by Trademark Blud. Playlist: Trademark Blud - My Girl  Melissa Severn - Girl the Great Roundtrip to Tiny - The D...

Michaela and Simon give you some energy and motivation to get stuff done as the summer comes to an end. They bring this week's show from The Shrewsbury Club where you can either motivate yourself to work out, or just have the coffee and doughnuts. Plus as ever, there's another track from the brilliant Local Release of the Series: Tetracyclics by Trademark Blud! Playlist: Trademark Blud - Carnage &...