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Leon Blanchard and The Tiny Giants, Nick Tann and the Whole Family, The British IBM, Paleblu and Laville

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You can listen to every episode of Nick Tann’s Fresh Music Fix right here on nicktannsfreshmusicfix.com or on your favourite podcast platform including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube or if you prefer RSS 

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I’m Nick Tann – musician, songwriter, and your guide to the best new music you haven’t heard yet.

As per usual, I threw all I could find about the artists into Chatgpt and it came up with this….

Welcome to another episode of Nick Tann’s Fresh Music Fix, where original music always takes centre stage.< /p>

We kick things off with a banger from Leon Blanchard and The Tiny Giants. The track is Astronaut and it absolutely soars. I didn’t get to share the full story on the pod, so here’s the deal. Leon first came to light fronting The Brightlights, an indie band that won Channel 4’s Road to V competition back in 2007. They landed a main stage slot at V Festival and grabbed attention across the UK music press. But just as things were taking off, the band vanished like a haddock at Steels Cornerhouse in Cleethorpes. (Trust me, that’s fast.)

Leon didn’t disappear though. He went deep into songwriting, quietly building his craft away from the spotlight. That journey really came into focus during the pandemic, when solitude became the creative spark. Working with legendary producer Dave Formula from Magazine, Leon shaped a full album that hits hard and feels honest.
If you want more, check out:
Leon on YouTube
Leon on Instagram
Leon on Facebook

Next up is a track from my own band Nick Tann and the Whole Family. This one’s I Believe in Love from our new live EP Live at the Bedford. You’ll find everything from videos to merch and more on my website: nicktann.co.uk

After that, we welcome back The British IBM with their killer new track Things Change. These guys have a fascinating story and even better music. Do yourself a favour and head over to their website, it’s packed with great content: thebritishibm.com

Rounding things off in style, we’ve got Paleblu and Laville bringing some top-tier drum and bass with Overseas. It’s smooth, punchy and totally addictive.
Explore more from these East London artists:
Paleblu on Facebook
Paleblu on Instagram
Paleblu on YouTube

If you’re enjoying the show, don’t keep it to yourself. Leave a comment, share your thoughts on the tracks, and let us know which artists you’re loving.

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Until next time – keep discovering.

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Grete, Mora and the Fabulous Wonderfuls, Berty – Meteor Street

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Welcome to another brilliant episode of Nick Tann’s Fresh Music Fix — your go-to place for discovering incredible unsigned and independent artists.

We kick things off with the phenomenal Grete and her new single JUICE. It’s the third track we’ve featured from the Lithuanian-turned-Mancunian artist, and this one absolutely grooves with a heavy bassline and smooth R&B vibes. Dive into more from Grete on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Next up, it’s a true family affair with MORA and the Fabulous Wonderfuls and their slow, blues-soaked tune Tool. The duo – George ‘Guitar’ Borowski and his daughter Mora – blend classic soul vocals with raw, expressive energy. Mora’s voice has been described as “Janis Joplin meets Nina Simone” and you’ll hear why. Explore their world across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

Third in the mix is a returning favourite – the ethereal Bristol-based artist Berty with her stunning new song I Hope It’s OK. This hauntingly beautiful track cements Berty as one of our standout regulars. Follow her journey at YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

To wrap things up, we welcome back the genre-defying Meteor Street and their latest offering Tell Me It’s Still Changing. Describing themselves as “a rock band fronted by the daughter/father duo Alison Belle and Aldo Riba, here to bring the world the dulcet, chaotic sounds of literary rock” – this track is wild, theatrical, and utterly unforgettable. Check them out at their official website.

If you loved what you heard, make sure to subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen – we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all the usual places. You can also subscribe at nicktannsfreshmusicfix.com to get an email alert every time a new episode drops.

Found a new favourite artist? Let us know in the comments, share this episode with a fellow music fan, and help us spread the word about these amazing musicians.

See you next time.

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Nick Tann and The Whole Family, Van Royale, Abz Winter, Doctor Black

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17You can listen to every episode of Nick Tann’s Fresh Music Fix right here on nicktannsfreshmusicfix.com or on your favourite podcast platform including Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube or if you prefer RSS 

While you’re here, hit subscribe and get a heads-up every Monday when a new episode drops.

I’m Nick Tann – musician, songwriter, and your guide to the best new music you haven’t heard yet.

As per usual, I threw all I could find about the artists into Chatgpt and it came up with this….

 

This week’s episode of Nick Tann’s Fresh Music Fix  opens with a track from my own band — Nick Tann and The Whole Family — and the first cut, Had It All, from our brand new live EP Live at The Bedford. Naturally, I think it’s brilliant — but you can judge for yourself. Watch the live video here and check out the rest via my website where you’ll find links to all my socials and releases.

Coming in next is Liverpool-based powerhouse Van Royale with the thundering Coming After You. This band has been shaking the North West for the last two years and shows no sign of slowing. Catch live clips and more on their Instagram and YouTube channel.

We then shift gears with Abz Winter and her firecracker of a single Tired of You. Fierce, honest and full of Paramore energy, this one hits hard. Find her on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook.

Finally, Doctor Black closes out the show with Drag Me Down — a track that’s been hiding in my inbox for too long. Rob Rees handles everything in the studio, but you’ll want to catch the full band live. Everything you need is right there in their Linktree.

PLUS – in this episode, I talk about my original podcast Is This Thing On, which I launched way back in 2008. I featured hundreds of brilliant unsigned artists — including Catfish and the Bottlemen, Men They Couldn’t Hang, and even Kajagoogoo. Yes, really. The entire archive is still live at isthisthingonpodcast.com and on all major podcast platforms.

I also chat passionately about the importance of live music and venues — the lifeblood of everything we celebrate on this show.

If you’re enjoying these discoveries, subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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