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I’m Nick Tann – musician, songwriter, and your guide to the best new music you haven’t heard yet.
In these notes I just asked chat gpt tidy up the links and check my spelling. The rest is all my writing. If you are new to the podcast, I play the whole track and then discuss at length what I like about them and sometimes offer a few comments. If I didn’t love these tracks and if I didn’t thing they were quality then they would’t make it on to the podcast. As in every episode, I do not favour any genres, simply playing songs that move me.
Here’s your Episode 28 show notes with all the text exactly as you wrote it, just reformatted for clarity and with all socials and web links made clickable in the same style I’ve used for past episodes.
Nick Tann’s Fresh Music Fix – Episode 28
In an episode that features bands in Liverpool, then Manchester, then back to Liverpool again, we kick off with Jamie Higgs – Peace In Your Sound, whose publicity describes him as:
“With soul-soaked vocals and floor shaking energy, the song captures the soundtrack to Jamie’s life, reflecting family and living in the music-driven city that is Liverpool.”
It continues:
“It features Jamie Higgs on lead vocals, Eddie Ponting (Rhythm Guitar), Jake Dooley (Drums), Zak Langford-Do (Bass) and Jack Ryan (Lead Guitar).
After a recent sell-out headline show in Liverpool, Peace In Your Sound is setting the building blocks of more music and live performances across the UK to come in 2025, including the Deaf Institute in Manchester, Sheffield Fringe Festival, The Ferrett Preston, the Bread Shed Manchester, Jacaranda Baltic Liverpool and more.
In Jamie’s words: “I want people to take a couple of minutes, press play, and just embrace it all. The noise, the mess and the madness, because one day, it’ll all be gone. Until then, find the Peace In Your Sound.”
You can find more of Jamie here:
YouTube
Instagram
Facebook
Second up is the wonderful DFK with a track Send Me Away that grows and grows – and we loved it.
From their bio:
“Digging for Kanky is a Manchester-based trio forging a moody, atmospheric sound rooted in alternative, downtempo, and trip hop influences. Named after local folklore about a grave robber from Middleton, Manchester, their name symbolizes a connection to their dark, mysterious origins.
Comprised of Ben Powell, Adam Smith, and Kat Brown, the band crafts haunting melodies layered with rich textures and brooding undertones. Their sonic palette draws from iconic artists such as The Streets, Massive Attack, Leftfield, and The xx, blending these inspirations into a unique sound that is both introspective and immersive.
With a penchant for storytelling and atmospheric depth, Digging for Kanky is carving out their space in the contemporary alternative scene, inviting listeners into a world where darkness and beauty intertwine.”
Find them here:
Instagram
Facebook
Next I chose a track from a band that I loved from my old podcast Is This Thing On — Olvine and their stunning jazzy instrumental Jesus Coloured Glasses. I just missed playing them and wanted to share them with you.
From their bio:
“Less than two years on from their formation, jazz fusion outfit Olvine are carving a path for themselves in the contemporary jazz scene. Building on their previous releases, Brady’s Caravan and All Yours Mate, their most recent offering Live On Tape At Starcruiser is a wonderful collaboration between the core band’s esoteric writing style and the traditional jazz sensibilities of a 4-piece horn section.
Recorded live to a Tascam 388 tape deck in a tour bus warehouse (Starcruiser) in Liverpool, the band has managed to capture the essence of what brings fans back to their live gigs time and time again: an undercurrent of something electrifying. The core band are adept at creating a captivating soundstage for the horns to exist in, spanning from textural ambience akin to electronic artists such as Floating Points & Svaneborg Kardyb, all the way to experimental, improvised grooves akin to 1000 Kings or Hiatus Kaiyote.”
More of their music:
Bandcamp
Finally, The Memos bring this northern powerhouse special to an end with their cracking track Born Again.
From their bio:
“Liverpool indie-rock band The Memos continue their rise with the release of their powerful new single Born Again. Known for their raw energy, heartfelt songwriting, and modern take on classic British guitar music, The Memos once again deliver an anthem that’s both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Born Again captures the essence of rebirth, exploring second chances, resilience, and finding new meaning in life’s setbacks.
Produced & Mixed by Ben Harper [Mysterines, The Zutons, The Sherlocks, Luka State] and recorded at The Motor Museum. Mastered by Graeme Lynch [Miles Kane, The Coral, Ladytron] at 209 Mastering.
Following a string of successful releases, including Standing There and the upcoming EP Futures Ours to Find, The Memos continue to build momentum, earning comparisons to the likes of Sam Fender, Catfish and the Bottlemen, and The Snuts. Their reputation for electrifying live shows has seen them sell out venues across Liverpool and share stages with acts such as The Lottery Winners, The Shambolics, and The View.”
So there we have it, thanks for listening and if you’ve read this far, good on ya! I wish I had started of some tradition of hiding things in these last comments a bit like after the titles on Rick and Morty are they called easter eggs I dont know, anyway till next time you little diamond!