Freshly Squeezed: A New Music Podcast
Freshly Squeezed is a podcast for new music lovers... a place where you can hear new sounds before anyone else and discover artists before they become the next big thing. Jim Salveson will introduce you to three new indie/rock artists every week, play you new tracks and tell the stories behind them! The Freshly Squeezed theme is used with permission from (the brilliant) Spin Klass.
British Birds, Idyllic and Young Martyrs with new tunes and new albums!
Normal service resumes with three new tracks from three up and coming bands who might just be your new favourite
Idyllic: find out why there's such a buzz around the music this band are bringing out of Liverpool
British Birds: discuss album number three and how often they encounter Twitchers at their gigs.
Young Martyrs: provide a little something different this episode with some Alt country Americana
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The Crooks 'Hypercell': Track by Track with the band.
Not every record gets the EP Playback treatment, but when a band returns with their strongest collection of songs to date, it's worth digging beneath the surface.
In this special episode, Jim Salveson sits down with Christian Duncan and Jack from The Crooks for a track-by-track journey through their brand new seven-track EP 'Hypercell'.
From the explosive energy of opener 'Madness' to the emotional finale 'High Horse', the band reveal how the record came together, the challenges of returning after a lengthy hiatus and why capturing the raw power of their live shows became the...
AKA, Filip Clements and Stella Wingfield with ACE new music!
STOP... step this way to find your next favouirte band and some brilliant new music.
Three more essential new artists, three more brilliant tunes and loads of chat as Jim talks to our chosen acts to dig below the surface of their latest musical creations. This week (guaranteed 100% indie poo free)...
AKA: Callum Thompson (The Mysterines) is taking his sound in a new direction with new project and pseudonym AKA. This is an exploration of a more artistic and adventurous side of Thompson's songwriting, taking inspiration from music trailblazers like Beck along the way.
<...Man/Woman/Chainsaw, Junior VP and Riley Marsh bring fresh sounds to the pod!
This is where YOU find your NEXT favourite band. 3 top acts with 3 top tunes on this weeks podcast as Jim Salveson heads down to the new music mines and drags another collection of diamonds to the surface. Shining bright this week...
Man/Woman/Chainsaw: Man/Woman/Chainsaw always have the ability to surprise, with a chameleon-like knack for becoming whatever kind of band they want to be. Creative, arty and gloriously unpredictable, they blur the lines between chaos and melody with an imagination few bands can match.
Junior VP: US college rock put through a...
Keyside prepare for their debut album plus Bone-Idle and Tiger Island enter the chat!
Dark grunge rock, jangly Indie-pop and angry-sounding punk all on offer on this weeks exploration through the world of brilliant new music!
Three bands, three songs, three interviews... one podcast and one Jim Salveson (thankfully) to guide you through it. This week Freshly Squeezed catches up with...
Bone-Idle: Reading indie-rockers Bone-Idle deal in grunge-infused guitar music packed with angst, atmosphere and huge hooks. Drawing inspiration from bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Sam Fender and The Amazons, they're one for anyone who likes their indie rock with a darker edge.
Keyside: Rapidly becoming one of...
Eyal Pik, The Certs and Seven Streets with some MASSIVE new tunes.
This week's episode packs quite the musical journey. From psychedelic storytelling and sharp-witted songwriting to punk-rock energy and stadium-sized ambition, we've got another trio of brilliant emerging artists ready for your ears.
As always, Jim Salveson sits down with three exciting new acts to find out more about their story, their inspiration and (of course) their latest tunes. This week;
Eyal Pik: London-based, Israeli-born singer-songwriter Eyal Pik creates colourful psych-pop that sits somewhere between Britpop, 60s rock 'n' roll and modern indie storytelling. Blending sharp observations, infectious melodies and more than a little psychedelic charm...
Disco In Sochi, Nico Cann and The Sick Fix; Three more reasons to fall in love with new music!
Freshly Squeezed is back with another juicy helping of the best new music around! Three more brilliant emerging artists, three cracking conversations and three tracks that deserve to be rattling around your headphones all week long.
Whether you're on the hunt for your next favourite band, searching for the best new indie music or just fancy discovering something fresh, you've squeezed your way to the right place.
On this week's new music podcast...
Disco In Sochi: Big grooves, shimmering indie hooks and enough dancefloor energy to make even the most stubborn wallflower start...
Huarinami, Masi Masi and The Falls deliver the new music goods!
Shall we give it a little squeeze? By "It" we mean the new music tree... to see what comes out. Jim is doing the squeezing and what is coming out is another three brilliant bits of fresh tunage!
On this weeks music discovery podcast...
Huarinami: Having coined the phrase "Lush Punk" to describe their music it's hard to imagine a better term to describe the music of this French London-based band. With a lyrical delivery occasionally reminiscent of Wet Leg the band effortlessly switch from etherial soundscapes to attitude fill psyche out!
Masi...
Andrew Cushin, Ryan Redwood and Deltamanic bring the NOISE!
A bit eclectic collection of brilliant new music bunched together on this Episode of Freshly Squeezed: A New Music Podcast, as we take in music from Newcastle, Alloa and Norfolk!
Jim Salveson sits down for a bit of chat and a whole loads of tunes this week from:
Andrew Cushin: Having once channelled raw, restless energy and grief into every line, Andrew Cushin now sounds like an artist who’s found his stride. Leaning into a broader, more assured indie rock sound (without losing his northern grit). This sounds like an artist truly enjoying his cr...
TOOTH GORE, Bank Holiday and SKORTS... New music ahoy!
Wow, there are a lot of capital letters going on in today's episode title, but thats cool, because the acts on this weeks show are 100% worth shouting about.
As always, Jim Salveson sits down with a trio of brilliant emerging artists to find out a little about their story, their inspiration and (of course) their latest tunes. This week;
SKORTS: Super cool band ripped from the New York underground rock scene. Florence and the Machine meets Queens of the Stone Age, meets Jefferson Airplane all knitted together with a undeniably funky bass line. Ace.
<...Barbara, Fragile Animals and The Radio Addicts return with new music!
Are you ready kids? Heeeeee.... has a load of top new tunes ready to go... FRESH! LEE! SQUEEZED! POD!
Jim's at it again, three awesome acts lined up and waiting to be discovered on the podcast ALL with top (and very fresh) new tunes for you to check out.
Barbara: Pure pop that pulls no punches. A bit of Bowie, a bit of Beach Boys and a whole lot of fun. Barbara are a band that aren't trying to be cool, they're making the music that they love and they want you to love it...
Martial Arts, Poesie and Isaac Neilson with an UNBELIEVEABLE musical challenge.
Lock in, volume up, let's get lost in a world of new music with another three brilliant acts on this latest episode of Freshly Squeezed: A New Music Podcast.
Jim Salveson is behind the mic as he catches up with this weeks artists...
Martial Arts: Hot new Manchester band... that we're formed on a bus but are now one of the most promising acts in the North West. Music with a punk attitude but a indie pop heart where rage is wrapped up in catchy melodies and crunchy guitar hooks - one for fans of...
Embrace, McGrath and Pihka Is My Name x IanGX all with new music!
Ready for a musical journey! All three of this weeks featured acts have very different musical styles but all have one thing in common, they're bloody awesome.
Switch on, lock in, this is some of the good stuff...
Embrace: 30 years making music has not dulled the flame for Embrace. ‘Avalanche’ is an album brimming with a confidence that only 3 decades of mastery can bring. It somehow manages to push the bands sound to a fresh new place whilst being quintessentially “Embrace” at the same time.
McGrath: Stunning songwriting with a traditional Irish heart its almo...
The Gulps, Untold River and Reverend and the Makers
One podcast, three bands... we go again! Jim Salveson is back to introduce you to some awesome new music. This week it includes a band backed by a A&R legend, a great act trying something new stateside and ACTUAL INDIE ROCK ROYALTY. Here's what's on the pod...
Rev and Makers: The latest offering from Jon McClure is a record that sounds both confident in its songwriting ability and comfortable in its own skin. The Rev is turning up the Northern Soul inspiration for new album ‘Is This How Happiness Feels’ and the result is a stand out...
MOSAICS, Asgard Raven and James Holt bring the new tunes!
James Holt: The best songwriter you've (probably) never heard of! James is swapping Beatles-esq harmonies for a heavier, Doors-esq, almost psychedelic sound for his new project and 'Sanguine On The Rocks' proves he's equally accomplished in either form.
MOSAICS: Leaning into a classic late 00s indie vibe, MOSAICS layer big vocals, bright guitars along with a juxtaposed lyrical dread. "Heaven Knows" is taken from a triumphant debutEP from the London 4 piece.
Asgard Raven: Developing his Brit-pop inspired sound into something more complex, mature and maybe even psychedelic, Asgard Raven is back after a brief musical...
SHADER, Felix Hill and new music from Jacob Reddy's new project Know One!
A day spent listening to new music is a day well spent, and this episode of Freshly Squeezed is going to help you reach that goal.
Hit play and another new music showcase will introduce you to three great artists that COULD become your next favourite band. This week Jim chats too...
SHADER: Another song with swagger from Stoke's leading exporter of Indie Rock. A slight classic rock twist to the latest from SHADER that showcases what they do best; Big, stadium ready, anthems!
Felix Hill: Having spent time recently writing with Liam...
Eugene McGuinness returns!!! Plus Big Fear and John Blaylock share new music.
We're back!!! Your weekly dost of new music is ready to be devoured and who knows, this episode could well contain your NEXT favourite band.
Once more, Jim Salveson has scoured the UK for 3 amazing emerging artists and is bringing you the very best of their new tunes, along with some of the stories behind them.
Ear buds in, volume up and check out...
John Blaylock: A truly unique artist from Wythenshawe, Manchester. John Blaylock combines spoken world, emotive, honest songwriting and finger-picked guitar on his debut album 'Sounds of the Dreadnought'. A...
New tunes from Adult Leisure and Feral Family whilst Frances Murray celebrates a new album!
Did you hear? Freshly Squeezed has been nominated for an Audio Academy ARIA award, which is like an audio version of the Oscars (no doubt more on that in this week's podcast). BUT, you're not here to hear about that, you're here to hear some brand new music. That's exactly what we've got...
Frances Murray: Shaking off the musical constraints of her previous incarnation, Blab, Frances Murray goes on a poetic and nostalgic journey with her new tune 'Holiday The Sea' and accompanying debut album 'Dreamer'.
Adult Leisure: Living somewhere between Tears for Fears and...
Hector Gannet, Blue Cabs and The Frowns squeeze some new music into the podcast!
Freshly Squeeze is back with another dose of awesome new music and hot new bands!
Get settled, grab a brew (or something stronger), whack the volume up and check out these little beauties:
Blue Cabs: Edgy, spiky, raw punk! Blue Cabs are a band with heritage but still with plenty to say and a sharp ear for a big tune.
The Frowns: The latest hot property off the thriving Glasgow music scene, The Frowns are not a band to sleep on... Indie rock with heart!
Hector Gannet: Widescreen Americana from the...
The Kellows, The Rolling People, Park View; 3 bands with some awesome new music!
New music ahoy! Welcome aboard the good ship Freshly Squeezed, destination some banging tunes from some of the best new indie/rock acts going.
Another trio of bands ready to chat with Jim Salveson on this weeks podcast and if you like what you hear, these are the links you need...
The Kellows: The Sheffield four piece are leasing us in no doubt as to why they are existing musical tastemakers everywhere! Frenetic, energetic, 00s tinged, indie rock that is ready for the summer festival season.
The Rolling People: TRP have once again...
Ruby Mae, Luna Rosa and Brook Fox bring the brand new tunes!
Squeezers! Are you ready? Ready for another three brilliant acts on this weeks new music podcast... Freshly Squeezed!
Jim Salveson is once again bringing you the very best in new sounds covering indie, rock, soul, motown, pop and everything in-between. Hit that play button this week to hear...
Ruby Mae: You'll have to be feeling brave to bet against Ruby Mae being anything other than massive! Smokey soulful vibes that will undoubtedly draw (well earnt) comparisons with Amy Winehouse and Raye.
Luna Rosa: Raw and raucous rock music from the town of Corby...
THUMPER, James Munro with new tunes and The Utopiates talk album number 2
Fancy some indie bangers in your ears? As always Freshly Squeezed delivers!
Tunes and chat this week from another three hot properties on the new music scene and Jim Salveson sits down with them all to get the low down on their latest musical ventures... get stuck into the podcast, and make sure you are following if you like what you hear from this weeks trio;
THUMPER: New music has been a long time coming from THUMPER but it's proven worth the wait. Big, loud, fuzzy and everything we've come to love about the Irish...
The Souls, The Delta Sound and The Deep Hour with some fresh tunes!
Three bands, three very different vibes on this weeks drop of brand new music!
Jim is back to delve into the latest news, the creative drive and the stories behind three brilliant acts and their brand new tunes. This week we're hearing from...
The Souls: Indie rock from Switzerland with a transatlantic vibe! "Secrets" from new album "The Whippet Inn" somehow manages to be complex and simple at the same time and is reminiscent of Arcade Fire at their best.
The Deep Hour: Powerful and Heartfelt songwriting wrapped up in and Indie anthem...
The Rooks, Michael Gallagher and Malcom (a band, not a guy) hop onto the Musical Express (Whoo Whoo!)
Hop onto the new music train (as long as your have the correct ticket for the whole of your journey) and hop off at the three awesome stops that are on the route for todays Freshly Squeezed.
I'm going to stop the train thing now.
Jim Salveson once again brings you tunes and chat from a trio of emerging artists with some top new tunes. This week you are going to hear from...
The Rooks: White-hot Scottish bands, The Rooks are firmly in the 'Ones To Watch' camp. A phenomenal rise over the...
Honey Motel, Movin' On and The Rogues
Fancy a new music hit... well that's lucky , cos that's what we've got on the latest episode of Freshly Squeezed, a New Music podcast.
It's an oasis of indie rock this week as Jim Salveson sits down for some tunes and chat from...
Honey Motel: A brand new EP with more gears than a Ford Mustang. Honey Motel bring all their live energy to new record 'Motel FM' and you need to experience the combination of soaring vocals and fuzzy guitars for yourself.
Movin' On: A debut tune and a debut on the...
Sherlocks talk "whats next" plus Brontë's and ALRIGHT with new music.
Some MIGHTY new tunes on this weeks podcast. Stap in, turn your headphones up a notch and great ready to lock into some brand new music!
Jim is back and bringing with him tunes and chat from 3 top acts... some emerging, some established but with cracking new tunes into the world.
The Sherlocks: The band continue to do what they do best. Massive, anthem, stadium ready, indie rock! The band are flying out of the blocks with their first new music since 2025's top5 album 'Everything Must Make Sense'.
Brontës: Shimmery, 90s i...
Stanleys are back, plus Televised and White Star Line offer up brand new tunes!
Big, anthem, North West, indie rock is the order of the day on this weeks Freshly Squeezed as Jim sit's down with another three outstanding bands for this weeks dose of new music.
Get stuck into this weeks episode (after you've hit that follow button) to hear awesome new tunes from...
Stanleys: Stanleys are back after a short hiatus with brand new music. Brimming with the confident sound of a band in full flow and ready to move it up another gear.
Televised: 'Solve Me' is the third single from Manchester band and...
Billobuckers, The Otherness and The NSO feature on this week's new music picks.
Freshly Squeezed hits Leicester, Yorkshire and Argentina on this weeks quest to find the very best in new music.
Another trio of bands locked in and ready to go as Jim Salveson grabs tunes and chat from three emerging artists. On the playlist this week...
Billobuckers: Alright muckers... it's Billobuckers! The Leicester band are pushing aside the usual big indie bangers for the latest tune which has a touch of The Streets spoken word about it. Big tune with a big message.
The Otherness: Defying expectations of what you might assume would come...
We go punk with Pet Needs, get new music from John Denton and gear up for album three from Pina Palau.
Americana folk, pop-punk and Manc-indie all on the menu for this episode of Freshly Squeezed... all plucked fresh off the new music market. If you like your tunes at just the right type of ripe, you are in the right place.
This week Jim Salveson chats to another three awesome acts...
Pina Palau Beautiful, county-folk from Switzerland. Shimmery Americana with an almost Scandi edge! Stunning.
Pet Needs Buzzcocks-esq pop punk with big melodies at its heart. The band are gunning for a top 10 with album number 4 and new tune "Hey You (Are You...
New tunes from VENUS GRRRLS, Greet The Chief, and Samuel Taylor with his debut EP.
A new music smorgasbord on this weeks podcast with three more acts with some brilliant new tunes curated for you on this weeks fresh music podcast.
Samuel Taylor Has released his debut into the world and it's a stunning, heartfelt collection of tunes. 'Lost & Overgrown' is a beautiful, expansive and yet subtle collection of songs.
VENUS GRRRLS Bringing the rage alongside (maybe) the greatest bass line of the year so far with their new track '3x3'... Siouxsie Sioux meets Hole and a whole load of attitude.
Greet The Chief Offers up...
Jasmine Power, Manchester's Mayflower and Crystal Tides on their debut album.
In the words of Arthur Conley "Do you like good new music"? If so, then Freshly Squeezed is here to sort you RIGHT out!
Another three acts with some brilliant new tunes for you to check out on this weeks freshly music podcast. Get stuck in to hear...
Jasmine Power: Stunning, uplifting, cinematic and theatric sounds from this Welsh artist. Heartfelt and honest songwriting for fans of Kate Bush and Last Dinner Party.
Mayflower: Mancunian shoe-gaze with notes of the city's great musical heritage. Mayflower are back in the saddle after an almost...
Cable Boy, Mariae Cassandra and Park View hop on the new music train!
This is a good one! If you love new music then you probably already know that Freshly Squeezed is the place to get the heads up on some of the hottest up and coming bands around the world... and this episode WILL NOT disappoint.
Three bands to get your ears stuck into on this weeks show...
Cable Boy: The new band you are going to tell all your mates about. Big guitars and big tunes from this gritty and urgent Dublin band. One for fans of Bloc Party.
Mariae Cassandra: Super cool. Super...
Heavy Salad, The Marras and Reluctant Bob and the Lonely Lovers all with new music.
Three bands whose brilliant names are only matched by their ability to make banging tunes on this week's Freshly Squeezed!
Once more, Jim Salveson is primed to introduce you to some brilliant emerging artists from the UK indie rock scene... and beyond. Here is what is on the way...
Heavy Salad: A 90s-inspired punk pop banger... fizzing with energy and rich in melody, new tune 'Memories' is 2 minutes and 30 seconds of nostalgic fun!
The Marras: Sing-along North West indie rock from The Marras... a band formed from the ashes of The Notion & Callow...
Paul Askew, Matt Bianco and Mantel. Kicking off 2026 with THREE top acts!
Welcome to 2026... may your year be filled with amazing brand new music. If your new years resolution is to find your next favourite band then Freshly Squeezed is a brilliant place to start!
As we will do EVERY week this year, 3 top acts lined up and ready to deliver the musical goods into your ears with some tunes and chat from;
Max Bianco: Pete Doherty backed Max Bianco has a raw energy and sound that is difficult to replicate. New tune 'Its Cold Outside' fizzes in a way that is remittent of The Libertines themselves.<...
The best new music of 2025!
What a debut year it's been for Freshly Squeezed: A New Music Podcast. We've listened to 1000s of amazing music submissions over the last year and featured 100s of our favourite tracks on the podcast.
For this special episode, Producer Ant has been let out of his usually securely locked sound booth to chat to Jim about some of the highlights from the first year of this music discovery podcast.
Get stuck in and hear some of the brilliant moments you may have missed and, if that leaves you wanting more, then these past episodes...
Paul Nazole, a.gris and The Bernadette Maries with new music as Freshly Squeezed goes BACK INTO EUROPE!
A special guest appears on todays Freshly Squeezed alongside another 3 top indie/rock acts... with a European twist this week!
a.gris: Folk-Glitch is the new genre under which France's Alex Delamard (Hoorsees) is flying the flag of his new solo project. It's folk meets electronica for debut tune 'Oblivion', which has hints of Linkin Park meets Smashing Pumpkins, performed at a folk club and put through a 2025 filter!
The Bernadette Maries: Feeling a bit like a chilled Fontains DC at times, this Belgium band have firm roots in 90s indie! 'The Closer You Look...
The Now, Dubinski and The Zangwills brining new sounds to the show!
Do you want to discover your next favourite band... they could well be hiding in amongst this weeks trio of emerging acts on another episode of Freshly Squeezed a new music podcast!
Each week Jim Salveson introduces you to some of the best new music going inside and outside the UK, usually with a bit of an indie rock vibe.
Here is who you can catch on this weeks podcast.
The Now: The Now have gone ALL IN on the funk for their new tune 'Wild Curse'. The band are adding to their...
Eddie Brett, Lunar Keys and credits with more great new music.
We're back with three outstanding emerging artists on Freshly Squeezed.
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Here's who's on the show this week:
Eddie Brett: With echoes of Just Jack and The Streets, Eddie Brett is a hell of a songwriter, with a hell of a story to tell.
The Lunar Keys Classic 80s inspired songwriting put through a modern alt rock filter. With big vocals and gritty guitars new tune 'Pure...
The Ansells, Lewis Knaggs and The Radio Addicts rock up on the podcast with new music!
Indie Rock, Troubadour Americana and Retro Punk all served up on this weeks Freshly Squeezed new music podcast from three outstanding emerging artists.
Before you get stuck into this weeks episode make sure you are FOLLOWING the podcast wherever you are listening now and help support the show.
Here's who's on the show this week:
The Ansells: A new line up and new energy from the Birmingham band with new tune 'Work It Out'. An anthemic and raw slice of Brit indie rock!
Lewis Knaggs: For fans of Sam Fender and...
Manchester music special with Ventrelles, Madame Claude and Sixth Day.
Manchester la la la. We're off to he music capital of the UK (if not the world) on this episode of Freshly Squeezed as Jim goes deep with three brilliant artists from the North West, each adding a different textures to the Manc music scene.
This weeks Bangin' bands...
Madame Claude: Fun, hectic and witty new-wave Ska from Oldham. Huge energy and infectious tunes from this highly-original five piece.
Sixth Day: An unsigned band who bring dirty, classic, 90s sensibilities to their indie sound. Big guitars, big choruses, big potential.
Ventelles...
