Uncharted Riffs with Josh Dixon and Nick Buxton

On this special episode of Uncharted Riffs, we are joined by our first social media content creator Gigmouth Strikes Back. His focus on live music and short-form content made him a perfect guest for our show. From his early days with Oasis to Kasabian just last week, Gig has been busy exploring all forms of live music, and it made for a perfect new episode. Gigmouth's Instagram - gigmouthstri...

Uncharted Riffs are back with another fun-filled episode, this time with the grunge-gaze Connecticut outfit Splitview. Following the release of their debut EP back in April, band member Erik goes into details about their adventures as an upcoming band, the developments into the local live scene and the hope to get back into the studio. Also Nick was incredibly ill, so that definitely added some mu...

On this episode of Uncharted Riffs, Josh and Nick are joined by Austen, the frontman of Michigan alternative "yeeyeemo" outfit Potionseller. Following the release of their debut full-length album 'BUZZARD' back in May, Austin goes into details about its success, varying musical styles and the future of the band. If it's silliness you're looking for, discussions about...

On the latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, Josh and I are joined by Jack from the English alt-rock band Big Fear. Following the release of their latest single 'Darling Boy' just a few days ago, Jack went into great detail discussing the future of the band as well as their developments over the last year and a half. Whack in a mix of other conversations about mental health, surviving cance...

On the latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, we are joined by French/American emo duo subtitles. After the major success of the debut album back in March, both Jake and Alex join us to talk about all things emo. From their transatlantic experiences writing songs on a 9-hour time difference to their roles on the live scene, these boys are busier than ever. Mix in a number of terribly executed sponsors...

Following a cheeky holiday for both members of the team, Josh and Nick are back with another new episode of Uncharted Riffs. This time round they were joined by Ollie, Oscar and Will of East Midlands indie pop-rock outfit The Harbours. Having been crowned semi-finalists in the global unsigned pop awards, it was inevitable that the band and Uncharted Riffs would cross paths, and what a meeting it w...

On another solo episode of Uncharted Riffs, Nick chats to both Rebecca and Conner of the Irish alternative rock band Sick Love. Following the success of their 2024 full-length album 'Champagne' as well as brief hiatus, the band are back and looking to the future. Sprinkle in some classic rock tracks and a brief discussion about ice cream, and you have another great episode to love... and...

Uncharted Riffs are back with their latest guest, Nottingham-based pop-punk adjacent singer-songwriter hxrtleya. Following the release of his new single, hxrtleya spoke to Josh and Nick about where he sees himself in the scene, his upcoming musical experiments as well as his love for all things merch.  hxrtleya's Instagram -  hxrtleya hxrtleya's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/...

Happy (belated) Easter to one and all! For this latest bonus episode, Josh and Nick look back on a whole year of Uncharted Riffs. From the silliest titles to where the podcast is going, the journey they have been on has been nothing short of incredible. A huge thank you to everyone who has shared this experience with us and here's to many more years of podcasting nonsense! Continue to support...

On the latest solo episode of Uncharted Riffs, Nick takes the helm with Minnesota "everything-core" artist Wimbledon (Wimble) Alley. Having grown up within the easycore and heavy pop-punk scene, Nick and Wimble had plenty to talk about. From their latest EP 'Take Your Time' releasing back in January to their creative drink of choice, this is an episode for all you pop-punk fans...

Following a cheeky week off, Uncharted Riffs are back! This time round, we are joined by Ted from North-England indie rock band Mantle. With the release of their debut EP 'Silver Laced' just the other month, Ted enlightened us on the band's live experiences post-release, their eclectic mix of musical inspirations as well as the highs (and lows) of the legendary town of Telford. Mant...

On the latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, Josh and Nick are joined by Adam and Jason of Brighton metalcore quartet Glass Grave. With their debut EP releasing on Friday, discussions focused around the releases' influence, potential reception and surprisingly deep dive into our own mental health. However amongst the musical chat and genuine connections, the gang still found a way to bring in do...

On today's episode of Uncharted Riffs, Josh and Nick are accompanied by Charlie and Mike from Canadian alternative rock band Hotel Mira. Following the release of their 'After Party' EP back in November, the band have been busy on tour and prepping for some new music. Mix in some discussions about classic British sitcoms and you've got a cracking episode! Hotel Mira Instagram -...

Joining us on today's episode of Uncharted Riffs is the four wonderful members of indie rock band Suncharmer. Paul, Mike, Josh and Dan all jumped on the show to talk about the changes to the band over the years, their many musical influences and the hundreds of inflatable balls that have scattered their live shows. Suncharmer Instagram - suncharmerband Suncharmer Spotify - https://open.spotif...

After a record-breaking appearance on Josh's 'Weald Discovers - Spotlight Session' on Weald Radio, singer-songwriter Tom Fleur joins the boys for a hearty conversation around all things gigworthy, finding his feet in solo performing and some  very  small audience attendances. Tom Fleur Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tomfleurband/ Tom Fleur Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/a...

This week on Uncharted Riffs we are joined by Will and Sam of Nottingham-based hardcore outfit Blight Town. From their exploration into new styles of rock to Nick and Will recalling their latest weird dreams, this is an episode full of silliness and brand new sentences, something the band is very familiar with.  There were so many potential titles for this episode, I felt obliged to share the best...

This week on Uncharted Riffs we have a very special first rollover episode... with Domesticated Riot!! Since they featured in our Man from the Box episode, we have been excited to bring these guys on and we weren't disappointed - Pontus, Rudolf, you outdid yourselves! Domesticated Riot Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MP3VJLYdsVq3hhbZbSKSI Domesticated Riot Instagram - https://www.i...

After many months of discussions, the Uncharted Riffs team had a joyous conversation with the frontman of New Jersey indie rock quintet The Haunting. On this episode, Casey takes us through his inspirations from across the years, his personal opinions of their latest record "WIGHTNOISE" as well as his excitement to try the perfect Guinness, with the UR team of course. If you love indie,...

On our first solo episode of 2026, Nick has on both Ollie and Elly from the Falmouth shoegaze trio Fallowed Ground. Having released their debut EP just last week, the duo had plenty of stories talking about their influences, live experiences and just a few drops of hidden subtext within their songs. Add in some talk about condiments, Cornish traditions and the slagging off of Slough, and you have...

To kick off our next season of episodes, we have indie emo Norwich quartet SUDS, who walked us through their sophomore album 'Tell me about your day again'. This record as well as their previous work blends a range of influences and genres, flipping between everything from emo and shoegaze to indie and folk, thus crafting a sound that has something for everyone. SUDS Instagram - @suds.ba...

To round off the Uncharted Riffs Christmas, we have brought to you a very special New Years episode where we delve into our top live gigs of the year, our most notable "uncharted" songs of the year AND we learn how Nick really got pinkeye... all whilst together for our FIRST STUDIO RECORDING. A huge thank you to every single one of you that has supported us in our debut year! It's b...

Merry Christmas one and all from each and every one of us at Uncharted Riffs. We've got just two more episodes before the end of the year, each as special as the last! Up first is our Christmas Special, specifically our Band Names episode, where Josh and Nick spend a painfully long time giggling at silly band names from across history as well as their own creations. This one is particularly f...

Continuing our Christmas episode train, Josh and Nick were welcomed by Joe and Dan from the Irish post-funk quartet Scustin. Their 2025 album 'Confessions of a Pub Talker' was a top release for Josh, so the Christmas train very much became the hype train. From their chance encounter with Matt Damon in Ireland to the origins of their visceral band name, this is an episode for all you funk...

On the latest festive episode, Josh and Nick reunite to talk all things pop-punk with Nevada quartet Too Close For Comfort. With two new singles under their belt this year, we felt it wise to make them the focal point of discussion, however mentions of coffee shop destruction and fire safety legislation still managed to find a way in. There's plenty more coming from Uncharted Riffs in these l...

Continuing our first Xmas run of episodes, this week Nick welcomes "a pop-punk band with breakdowns" - it's Protect Your Heart! Fresh off the back of their sophomore record Gradients, keep an eye on these guys for 2026! PYH Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3GUobk4gLGjpqT8gJc1hJ0 PYH Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pyh_band/?hl=en Matty: Fave Live Gig - Oracle Arena wi...