Lucy McNamara

May 21, 2024 | northernsoul.me.uk | Helen Nugent |Robert Hamilton |Amy Stone |Lucy McNamara

What better way to round off a beautiful Sunday than by listening to the Northern Soul Podcast? This week Lucy McNamara chats to the splendid Shauna Mackin, a young singer from Dublin who has made her home in Manchester. Already a seasoned live act and much praised by BBC Introducing, Mackin is destined for big things. If you’ve not heard her music before, think Dusty Springfield meets Cat Power meets Peggy Lee meets Joni Mitchell.

May 21, 2024 | northernsoul.me.uk | Helen Nugent |Robert Hamilton |Amy Stone |Lucy McNamara

Spring has sprung and what better way to enjoy the sunshine than by listening to The Northern Soul Podcast? This week Lucy chats to Hatcham Social at Manchester’s Soup Kitchen. Hatcham Social have been described by The Guardian as ‘irrestistible’ while Tim Burgess calls them ‘a wonderful pop group with the world’s coolest drummer’ (Finnigan Kidd, formerly of Klaxons). Lucy also plays tunes by, among others, Francois & the Atlas Mountains, Shy Nature, Lucius and Boy & Bear.

May 21, 2024 | northernsoul.me.uk | Helen Nugent |Robert Hamilton |Amy Stone |Lucy McNamara

Hurrah and huzzah – it’s time for The Northern Soul Podcast!This week Lucy McNamara chats to Rupert Hill. Following an acting career which included Coronation Street and Eastenders, Hill now owns great pubs and music venues including The Eagle in Salford, The Castle and Gullivers in Manchester and The Parlour in Chorlton. His band, Biederbeck, is on the festival circuit – recent appearances have included Bestival and the Ramsbottom Festival.

May 21, 2024 | northernsoul.me.uk | Helen Nugent |Robert Hamilton |Amy Stone |Lucy McNamara

It’s Sunday night. Grab yourself a glass of wine, cuddle up to your special someone (perfectly OK if that means your cat) and listen to the Northern Soul Podcast. This week Lucy McNamara chats to Bolton-born James Holt, a 20-year-old singer/songwriter tipped for big things. We think this young guy has a bright future ahead of him. Lucy also plays tunes from, among others, Shauna Mackin, Vance Joy, Foals and Daughter.

May 21, 2024 | northernsoul.me.uk | Helen Nugent |Robert Hamilton |Amy Stone |Lucy McNamara

It’s that time again, time for the lovely jubbly Northern Soul Podcast. This week Lucy McNamara meets René. Over the past five years, this Manchester band has performed its original funk at venues across Britain. According to the band, its music is “fabulously freaky foot-tapping funk”. Listen to what they had to say to Northern Soul and enjoy tunes from, among others, Flyte, The Polyphonic Spree, The Coves and Kishi Bashi. Podcast: Play in new window | Download