Uncharted Riffs with Josh Dixon and Nick Buxton

On the latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, Josh and Nick are joined by the incredibly talented classic rock band These Wicked Rivers. Following their latest album hitting #1 on the UK rock charts, lead guitarist Arran Day kindly joined us for our first studio episode to talk all things rock and roll. Add in a variety of chats ranging from lightbulbs to churches and you have yet another classic Uncharted Riffs episode.

These Wicked Rivers' Instagram - thesewickedrivers

These Wicked Rivers' Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GqHJdaaT0S1kjk3zhEVKu?si=Cz95M...

On the latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, we are joined by two top lads of Birmingham-based indie rock band Wooden Dog. With their headline Halloween show fast approaching, the band have been hot on their socials with all kinds of weird and wonderful posts, one of which made for a great early story in the episode. Mix in the hilarious origins of their name and numerous silly discussions around that, and you have one of our funniest episodes to date.

Wooden Dog's Instagram - woodendogmusic

Wooden Dog's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com...

On the latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, we were joined by three lovely lads from the upcoming Midlands indie band Drinking With Lucy. Hot off their self-funded European tour and a string of debut singles, the band had plenty of stories to pass on from their recent ventures. Add in the origins of their band name as well as the craziest meet-cute between Uncharted Riffs and a band member's dad and you have another classic UR episode.

Drinking With Lucy's Instagram - drinkingwithlucy

Drinking With Lucy's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/003...

On the latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, Josh and Nick are joined by the incredibly talented Tassie pop-punk band Offset Vision. Following an unprecedented upsurge in popularity after the release of their EP 'You're Not What I Need' back in September, drummer Keenan goes into detail about their technical style of modern heavy pop-punk. Nick was particularly excited for this episode, with their lead single 'Calm Down' looking to be his song of the year. Mix in some classic Aussie humour and a deep dive into the discography of infamous deathcore band 'Infant Annihilator' and you have a must-listen...

On the latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, the chaps are joined by their fellow Truckfest singer-songwriter Hannah Robinson. With the release of her new single 'You Won't Ever Know' happening just yesterday, it's clear that Hannah has been as busy as ever, with much more music seemingly on the way. With conversations ranging from future concept albums and her love for touring to Thorpe Park's Fright Night and milk, this is yet another Uncharted Riffs episode that's perfect for the move into spooky season.

Hannah Robinson's Instagram - hannahrobinsonmusic_

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On the latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, Josh and Nick are joined by two lovely lads from the Blackpool indie rock band ALRIGHT, both Joe and Brad respectively. While we sadly didn't get the chance to catch them at Truck Festival itself, this episode very much makes up for that lost time, with details about their newest singles and their upcoming EP at the forefront of the conversation. Mix in Nick's brief encounter with McFly's very own Danny Jones and a recurring administration-based joke (yes, really) and you have an episode that is better than just "alright"...

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On the latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, the boys are joined by upcoming indie rock band and good friends The Ariston. With a myriad of tour dates on their horizon, most notably their headline performance at The Dome in London, as well as the release of their new single 'Fire', The Ariston lads have been busier than ever. Talks about their future sound are hot on the cards, but if you're looking for the usual Uncharted Riffs tangents, an in-depth analysis of the Arctic Monkeys discography and Nick's depression are also equally as prevalent.

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On this latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, Josh and Nick were joined with the wonderful Dave Swillum from Maine-based pop-punk trio Broadwing. Following the release of their debut full-length album 'Duck And Cover' back in April, the band have had a whirlwind few months, with plenty more excitement to come in the near future. With new music and an autumn tour on the horizon, Broadwing are keeping themselves and the pop-punk world incredibly busy. Mix in Nick's record-breaking insomniac stories and post-holiday blues as well as a deep dive into the world of dairy, and you have yet another...

On the latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, Josh takes the reins on his lonesome with the incredibly talented Sunderland-based singer-songwriter Patrick Gosling. With his newest single 'Resembles Heaven' releasing just the other day as well as the success of his EP 'The Summit Push' just last year, Patrick has been incredibly busy crafting his unique northern indie rock sound. Josh himself is a veritable fanboy of Patrick's work, so he had plenty of questions to make this another classic UR episode.

Patrick Gosling's Instagram - patrickgoslingmusic 

Patrick Gosling's Spotify - https://open.spotify.co...

On this latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, Nick once again rides solo with the Irish punk rock outfit Adore. After their release back in 2025 as well as a show on The Nest stage at Truck Festival, Adore are looking into the future of their work, with a variety of collaborations, shows and new music just over the horizon. Add in discussions about classic 90s punk, the "Green Wave" sweeping the world and a few local ghost stories, and you have another classic solo show to listen to.

Adore's Instagram - adorethebandofficial

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On this latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, Josh and Nick are joined by the very wonderful singer-songwriter Finn Forster. Following his newly released single 'Strangers' and a myriad of numerous successful live shows, Finn discussed his future plans and upcoming events in great detail. Mix in the advocation of Stevie White from the JaackMate podcast as well as our latest game "Fart or Hotbox" and you have a classic Riffs listening experience.

Finn Forster's Instagram - finnforstermusic

Finn Forster Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5wNzkW6AOF8pl4tCuPdVZh?si=Dk8XHyBAR3...

This week, Josh and Nick continue their romp through Truck Festival as they invite fan-favourites Montello to join for their full Uncharted Riffs runthrough, with a plethora of choices making their way into the episode, including a heated debate on RAYE... we'll let you make your own mind up!

Uncharted Riffs Instagram: @unchartedriffs

Montello Instagram: @montello.band

Buy Tickets to Montello's 'Band on the Wall' headliner (Fri 23rd Oct 2025) - https://bandonthewall.org/events/montello/

Stream Montello's latest single 'Eleanor (When Will You Learn?) out on the 28th August!!

On the latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, Nick is back on a solo adventure with singer/songwriter Opal Mag. Following a successful Truck Festival performance and the release of her latest EP 'Goodbye Lavender', Opal Mag is looking into the future with new music and new shows on the way. Mix in some conversations about audience demographics and losing luggage on the train, and you have a great return to form for the Uncharted Riffs team.

Opal Mag's Instagram - opalmag_music

Opal Mag's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/04DSTB4v2...

In this bonus episode, Josh and Nick talk about their first-time experiences at Truck Festival. From the food to the people, this long weekend was nothing short of spectacular, with plenty of giggles along the way.

Thank you to everyone who made this possible and be sure to stick around for more Truck-related content - follow us on @unchartedriffs for more!

If you'd like to watch the video of this episode, then click the link below to check out our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/jRfTwnVTwCQ

On this much shorter episode of Uncharted Riffs, we have a very big announcement for you all. 

We will be heading to Truck Festival this weekend to meet as many people as possible. Josh can give more details, but needless to say, we are very excited.

Be sure to stay tuned over the next few days for more details!

On this latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, we are joined by the wonderful lads of Manchester-based indie post-punk outfit Spangled. With the release of their first 2026 single 'Whirlwind', the band are looking into the future with their sights on festivals, countless live shows and a potential new release on the horizon. Mix in discussions about soap operas, pizza toppings and silly town names across the UK, and you have one of Uncharted Riffs' most unhinged podcasts to date.

Spangled's Instagram - spangledband

Spangled's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/27TZ3PeOHJ6y6i...

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 - gigmouthstrikesagain

Uncharted Riffs' Instagram - unchartedriffs

Favourite Live Show - Oasis Wembley Stadium 2nd August 2025

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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 much-needed silliness.

Splitview Instagram - splitview.ct

Splitview Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ZjcTj1vxM9i0f7QDfRPuZ?si=kjXl95RMTHau5Z6EQBJ5yA

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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 dive bar culture, offensively strong alcoholic drinks and a major tangent into suburban Michigan structural integrity will hopefully mitigate that need.

Potionseller Instagram - potionsellermi

Potionseller Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3UL7CUnASj1xKh8...

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 cancer and getting lost on a motorway and you have one of our favourite episodes in recent months.

Big Fear Instagram - _bigfear

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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 sponsorships and Josh's inadvertent appearance halfway through and you have one of the channels most chaotic episodes to date.

subtitles. Instagram - subtitles_official

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 was. From their humble beginnings on TikTok Live to the in-depth details of Ollie's "vocal warm-ups", this is an episode for fans that love all things indie.

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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 be sick to.

Sick Love Instagram - wearesicklove

Sick Love's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/08WUbbIzHJ003HDxCRdpaB?si=d-Uc2V_wSsaY3EiX4h6DfQ

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/7zIWrSp9c3eEeIylJY2N0j?si=6j6ohvQORaOraIKxB2RQhA

Uncharted Riffs Instagram - unchartedriffs 

Favourite Live Gig - Opening for Trash Boat in Nottingham

Perfect Song Mas...

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 independent music and we'll see you very soon for more shenanigans.

Uncharted Riffs Instagram - unchartedriffs 

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 out there.

Wimbledon Alley Instagram - wimbledonalley

Wimbledon Alley Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/493q9CX6Jfqz84BMKeE1pT?si=9QJkJIPFRSajl_iIP3F3kA

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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.

Mantle Instagram - _mantle_official

Mantle Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2FdK8JbELFJByWgBeN3p6x?si=pKYHmH_BSb-bGcYqm4GsNg

Uncharted Riffs Instagram - unchartedriffs...

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 dogs, audience members mooning the band mid-gig and even managed to slag off Portsmouth, so be sure to listen in for all of the good stuff.

Glass Grave Instagram - glassgraveuk

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 - hotelmiramusic 

Hotel Mire Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7hd3XnjENIMw13Dmn8hEYw?si=BqlPcRkeTjyA-woIV2HPEA

Uncharted Riffs Instagram - unchartedriffs

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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.spotify.com/artist/47Zi6wq8nvcqxBChRB3TIE?si=BheMYt2MTo-WQ129PsKjdQ

Uncharted Riffs Instagram - unchartedriffs 

Favourite Live Gig - Sold out headline s...

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/artist/1kP30cbNZeeJULhAtKAWYL

Uncharted Riffs Instagram - @unchartedriffs

Fave Live Gig - Paper Dress Vintage in London

Lyrics - Waterloo Sunset (The Kinks)

Vocals - Ain't No Wa...

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 with you without any context. They were:

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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.instagram.com/domesticatedriot/

Uncharted Riffs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unchartedriffs/

Pontus:

Fave Live Gig - Black Pearl in Kungsbacka

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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, rock, or just music in general, you'd be doing yourself a disservice not listening to this episode.

The Haunting Instagram - @thehaunt.ing

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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 a fantastic episode to lose yourself in.

Fallowed Ground's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JghFXG4LXev5a70WW9zWx?si=4RiCbAC4S662TBm96YMv-A

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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.band

SUDS 'Tell me about your day again' Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4u6gl0WUBFGfLaBABuqIA5

Uncharted Riffs Instagram - @unchartedriffs

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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 been a rollercoaster that we're thrilled to be on, and we can't wait to see what comes with 2026.

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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 fruity, so be sure to jump in knowing the very literal language barrier. Following this is a very special New Year episode, so be sure to...

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 funky punky Rifflings out there.

Scustin Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Juxt3ZhI6vYen8xQLTMWe?si=WxUHPiTrSbKqjqbTmN4wog

Scustin Instagram - scustinism

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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 last few weeks of 2025, but for now enjoy this talk with TCFC!

TCFC Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4gw5S48U7kXzZfTsJ9xwUS?si=MIwTVbI2Q-mRFgra5AXpOQ<...