The Uncharted Sounds Podcast

The Uncharted Sounds Podcast

by Martin Bull & Noel Dinneen

Season 1

Compilation Episode Part 2 - "So Close You Could taste It"

Part 2 of our compilation episodes featuring clips of The Photos, The Vapors, The Passions, The Cheaters, Nine Below Zero and The Darling Buds. We have recorded a new episode to share clips from these episodes. It was so great to pull this together and of course if you want to listen to these and the other 42 episodes then please go to our podcast platforms or Youtube channel and listen away. We also have a website www.uncharted-sounds.co.uk where you can read more about them too. Keep an eye and ear out for the next series of episodes coming again in November 2026.

Hue And Cry - Interview With Pat & Greg Kane

This episode features the brilliant Hue and Cry who for are a Scottish pop duo formed in 1983 in Coatbridge by the brothers Pat Kane and Greg Kane. The duo are best known for their 1987 single "Labour of Love" which spent 16 weeks on the UK chart. They mix soul, jazz, politics and sophisticated pop quite like Hue and arrived during an era dominated by polished pop and indie guitar music — yet somehow carved out a sound that blended Marvin Gaye-style soul, jazz improvisation, working-class politics and sophisticated songwriting. many of our listeners may know them for “Labour of Love”, but the real story is far richer: jazz collaborations with world-class musicians, political activism, adventurous albums that confused record labels, and a fiercely loyal live audience that has stayed with them for more than four decades. They have recently released their new album Everybody and this episode covers their whole career right up to and including their new album. Their website is on the link below:- https://hueandcry.co.uk/ The interview with Pat & Greg starts at 24.54 minutes Check out the podcast website for details of all our previous episodes and info about all the bands we have featured so far. www.uncharted-sounds.co.uk

Young Knives - Interview with Henry Dartnall

This Episode features Young Knives (originally THE Young Knives) formed in the early 2000’s in Oxford. If you havent heard of them they are acclaimed for their witty and sometimes surreal songwriting and observations of mundane life. Their first album in 2006 “Voices of Animals and Men” reached No. 21 in the UK Album Charts and was nominated for the MercuryPrize for best UK album. They are touring the 20th anniversary of the album later this year. In this episode we feature a short bio of the band as usual and a chat with Henry Dartnall who is the vocalist and guitarist and songwriter in the band. He has some terrific stories and the fact they are still around today to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album is testament to their longevity and ability to survive in the Music Industry. The interview with Henry starts at 24m 57s The bands website is https://young-knives.com/

Boy Kill Boy - Episode #39 - A Chat with Chris Peck

This episode features the band Boy Kill Boy. Formed in 2003. The band are Chris Peck – vocals/guitar, Kevin Chase – bass, Pete Carr – keyboards and Shaz Mahmood – drums. We chat to Chris Peck who talks about the reunion concert this year in October, the band, what happened and how they eventually split up and the reunion. he talks about the highs and the low's and the changing face of the music industry when streaming, downloads and the Internet all impacted on bands around that time. if you don't know the band, they blend indie rock, synth-driven post-punk and dance-punk influences. A big part of the 2004 East London indie scene. Their songs include Suzie, Back Again, Civil Sin and many others. Their songs featured on the video game FIFA 07 and an they also had an appearance on Top Of The Pops. This is an opportunity to hear their music and their story and if you don't know them I think you may want to hear more and if you do know them then its worth reminding yourself or catching up on how everything unfolded. The Interview with Chris starts at 18:02 minutes

Brinsley Schwarz - Bonus Episode (#38)

Welcome to this bonus episode of the Uncharted Sounds Podcast featuring the brilliant Brinsley Schwarz. His career spans six decades — from pub-rock pioneer and bandleader to essential sideman of Graham Parker & the Rumour, to luthier and solo artist in later life. His legacy includes cultivating the pub rock movement and influencing British rock’s move toward direct, roots-based music. Brinsley Schwarz, the band created the infrastructure for UK punk & the working model of grassroots touring. Brinsley Schwarz, both the band and the individual helped shape British new wave songwriting With Nick Lowe and in our view laid the foundation for power pop from 1970's pub rock, punk and New Wave. Brinsley tells many stories on this episode and we sample some of the great music from the band and his solo career. If you havent heard Brinsley chat before then you are in for a treat and if you have then you know whats coming!. You can read the story of Graham Parkers debut album Howlin' Wind in Jay Nachmans brilliant book which deals with the creation of the Rumour from the bands Kippington Lodge and of course Brinsley Schwarz. Link below https://jaynachman.com/graham-parkers-howlin-wind/ Brinsleys Website is also linked below and on our website too (www.uncharted-sounds.co.uk) https://www.brinsleyschwarzofficial.com/ Brinsleys Interview starts after a short Bio on 20m:21s in to the episode.

Carter USM - Interview With Jim Bob

Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine or Carter USM were a South London band around From 1988 - initially splitting after 10 years in 1998. In that time they achieved a number 1 album, headlined the Glastonbury pyramid stage and sold over a million records. Their sound was a soundscape of energy - layering thrashing guitars over backing tracks of samples, sequenced basses and drum machines. The lyrics were rich in social commentary and loaded with clever wordplay. Their gigs were riot of blinding white light, crowd-surfing mayhem. Formed by Jim Bob and Fruitbat in this episode we chat to Jim Bob about the band, his solo career and everything in between. The Interview and chat with Jim Bob starts at 25.11 minutes. Please check out our website www.uncharted-sounds.co.uk for more info on the podcast and all the details of the previous 36 episodes.

The Bluetones - Mark Morriss - Episode 36

Today’s episode is about a band who, for a brief moment in the mid-1990s, were right at the centre of British music — and yet somehow in our opinion never quite get spoken about in the same breath as the biggest Britpop names. This is the story of The Bluetones. The band has scored thirteen top 40 singles and three top 10 albums on the UK charts. They also in 1996 knocked Oasis off the top spot with their debut album. We feature a career spanning interview with Mark Morriss who shares many stories and anecdotes and also talks about the 30th Anniversary of Expecting to Fly and their plans for 2026. Details are on the link below on their website and this also includes details of their new album Atlas which is released in May this year 2026. https://bluetones.band/ This is an episode with great music and great stories and the Interview with Mark starts at 23:36 minutes in to the episode after a short biography of the band.

Graham Parker - Episode 35

This episode features an Interview with Graham Parker, its a career spanning interview that hopefully covers questions that he doesn't often get asked (check out the Clowns one !) Graham Parker began his recording career in 1976 with Howlin’ Wind, backed by The Rumour, quickly establishing himself as one of the leading figures of the UK pub-rock and early new-wave era. Over the next five years, Graham Parker and The Rumour released a run of albums including Heat Treatment, Stick to Me, The Up Escalator, and Squeezing Out Sparks, all of which charted in the UK, with several reaching the Top 40, while Squeezing Out Sparks became his highest-profile release in the United States and his strongest performer on the Billboard 200. After leaving The Rumour in 1981, Parker continued as a solo artist, releasing a steady stream of albums throughout the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s on both major and independent labels. He reunited with The Rumour for new albums beginning with Three Chords Good in 2012, followed by additional studio and live releases, while also maintaining an active solo career. Through the 2020s, Parker continued to release new material, tour, and collaborate, remaining an active recording and performing artist through 2025, with a catalog spanning nearly five decades. His Howlin' Wind debut album is subject of a terrific book by Jay Nachman (link attached...https://jaynachman.com/graham-parkers-howlin-wind/) As usual the episode has a short biography of Graham and the Interview starts at 28:31 Minutes

Crashland - Bonus Episode - The Journey Continues...

This episode features the Band Crashland as a follow up and companion to Episode 21 of the Podcast. Following the episode their old record company contacted us and were interested in releasing a new album of the re-mastered demos a short clip of which had been shared on the Episode. Alex Troup, and Nick Fowler of the band tell the story on this episode of the events that happened and the subsequent release coming at the end of this week. Its a story where newfound awareness of the band has generated new listeners and a new record. Most fans would not have expected it least the band themselves. Alex and Nick tell how it came about. Theres also another EXCLUSIVE play of an unheard demo from the band too... you can order the new album from the link below on limited coloured vinyl. I hope you enjoy this story which is the second part of an episode that we never thought would have 2 parts ! https://www.roughtrade.com/product/crashland/the-famous-five-session#53319863861579

Cry Before Dawn - Interview With Vinnie Doyle

Cry Before Dawn are a four-piece rock band originally from Wexford in Ireland. They released several singles and two albums in the late 1980s and toured Ireland, the UK and US. Their biggest chart placing was 67 for the track Witness for the World, 2 albums that went double platinum and they were winners of the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA) Best Newcomer in 1987 and best Irish Group in 1989. Original Lineup · Brendan Wade – vocals, acoustic guitar, uilleann pipes and whistle · Vince Doyle – bass guitar · Pat Hayes – drums, percussion, backing vocals · Tony Hall – electric and acoustic guitars Formed in 1982 but achieved attention in 1987 in the UK when they released their album Crimes of Conscience on the CBS label. This Episode features an Interview with the Bass guitarist Vinnie Doyle who tells their story and is a really engaging listen. Whilst you may not have heard of the band, I hope you enjoy their story in the spirit of a truly Uncharted Band. They are still touring and releasing new music. Vinnies interview starts at approx 21:40 minutes

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