TheSoundoftheBar

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...

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...