Merseyrail Sound Station's Podcast

Presenter Jay Hynd looks back at 2016 with guests Christopher Torpey and Sam Turner of Bido Lito! - the Liverpool music magazine. Together, they pick out the artists, gigs, festivals which have stood out in a great year of music on Merseyside. There are also tracks which represent the finest moments from the likes of HOOTON TENNIS CLUB, FUSS, THE VRYLL SOCIETY, XAMVOLO, THE STRANGE COLLECTIVE and BEACH SKULLS. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation and Facebook

For the November 2016 podcast, we've recorded direct from Moorfields Station at the Merseyrail Sound Station Festival with our host Jay Hynd. We bring you interviews with some of the people involved. As well as a special live session from this years winner. There's also tracks from SCARLET, TOSIN SALAKO, ATLAS EYES and SEAFOAM GREEN. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation and Facebook

In the October 2016 podcast from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd, we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For this edition of the podcast we are delighted to be joined by garage rockers STRANGE COLLECTIVE for an explosive live session. We also chat to them about the Liverpool live scene, their beginnings and what's in store for the future. Elsewhere, we have great music from FUSS, Her's, HAARM and The Shipbuilders. And Bido Lito! magazine's Christopher Torpey joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in October and November. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation and Facebook

It's the September 2016 podcast from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For this edition of the podcast we are delighted to be joined by Indie pop five-piece AZTEX for an amazing live session. We also chat to them about LIPA, Liverpool and a certain Beatle who gave them a helping hand for the future. Elsewhere, we have great music from ALEX HULME, I SEE RIVERS, FUSS and SALTA MAI. And Bido Lito! magazine's Christopher Torpey joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in August and September. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation and Facebook

Welcome to the August 2016 podcast from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For this edition of the podcast we are delighted to be joined by rising solo star LUKE CUSATO for a fantastic live session. We also chat to him life in LIMF Academy and his plans for the future. Elsewhere, we have great music from HALEM, PURE JOY, PSYCHO COMEDY and JALEN N'GONDA. And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in August and September. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation and Facebook

Welcome to the July 2016 podcast from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For this Liverpool International Music Festival special we are delighted to be joined by alt-pop auteur L U M E N for a fantastic live session. We also chat to him life in LIMF Academy and his plans for the future. Elsewhere, we have great music from BLACK MOUNTAIN LIGHTS, THE WOMBATS, THE VRYLL SOCIETY and AZTEX. And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in July and August. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation and Facebook

Welcome to the June 2016 podcast from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For this Africa Oyé festival special we are delighted to be joined by soulful sounds of XAMVOLO for a fantastic live session. We also chat to him about their plans for the year ahead and his appearance at Sefton Park for Africa Oyé. Elsewhere, we have great music from PSYCHO COMEDY, PEANESS and RED RUM CLUB. And Bido Lito! magazine's Christopher Torpey joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in June and July. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation The new music network

Welcome to the May 2016 podcast from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For this Sound City festival special we are delighted to be joined by bright young indie rockers THE STAMP for a fantastic live session. We also chat to them about their plans for the year ahead and of course their slot at this years Sound City. Elsewhere, we have great music from THE NIGHT CAFÉ, SHE DREW THE GUN, FERAL LOVE and BLUE SAINT. And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in February and March. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation The new music network

It's the April 2016 podcast from Merseyrail Sound Station, a special edition of the series recorded at THRESHOLD FESTIVAL. This month, our host Jay Hynd introduces five fantastic artists and chats to various people direct from The Baltic Triangle. On the Merseyrail Sound Station stage this year were: ANNA HOUGHTON, SHAMONA, HER'S, A LOVELY WAR and DAN WILSON and there's a live track from each on this podcast! Jay is also joined by Bido Lito!'s Chris Torpey for the monthly gig guide and festival organiser Kaya Herstad tells us all about what goes on behind the scenes at this fantastic event.

Welcome to the February 2016 podcast from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For our second broadcast of the year we are pleased to be joined by two members of the shimmering psych pop outfit GULF for a brilliant live session. We also chat to them about their plans for the year ahead. Elsewhere, we have great music from CLEAN CUT KID, LÅPSLEY, MINOR MOGULS and MONO SIDEBOARDS. And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in February and March. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation The new music network

Welcome to our first podcast of 2016 from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For our first broadcast of the new year we're overjoyed to be joined by the bright hopes and stunning surf pop talents of THE ORIELLES for a brilliant live session. We also chat with the band about their plans for 2016.. Elsewhere, we have great music from TRUDY, SHE DREW THE GUN, MICHAEL SEARY ft. LUKE CUSATO and HALEM (who are fronted by our 2015 MSS Prize winner Katy Alex). And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in January and February. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation The new music network

Welcome to our twelfth and final podcast of 2015 from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For December's instalment we are delighted to be joined by the winner of the Merseyrail Sound Station Prize 2015, KATY ALEX, for a brilliant live session. We also chat with Katy about her year ahead as winner of the Prize, and report live from the final at Moorfields Station on 21st November 2015. Elsewhere, we have great music from HOOTON TENNIS CLUB, THE VRYLL SOCIETY, ZUZU and last year's winner BLUE SAINT. And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in December. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation The new music network.

Welcome to our eleventh podcast of 2015 from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For November's instalment we have a stunning live session from future pop pioneer TOM LOW. Elsewhere, we have great music from MARVIN POWELL, ETCHES, THE SHIPBUILDERS and THE NIGHT CAFE. We also unveil the 10 finalists who will play at the Merseyrail Sound Station Festival on 21st November at Moorfields, to battle it out for the Merseyrail Sound Station Prize 2015! And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in November and December. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation The new music network.

Welcome to our tenth podcast of 2015 from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For October's instalment we have a stunning live session from classy duo DELIAH. Elsewhere, we have great music from BILL RYDER-JONES, LOUIS BERRY, THE SKELLUMS and XAMVOLO. And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in October and November, with a special look ahead to Liverpool Music Week.

Welcome to our eighth podcast of 2015 from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For August's instalment we bring you a preview of LIVERPOOL INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL, with a live session from troubadour THOM MORECROFT who is part of the LIMF Academy this year. We also have a competition to win tickets to three of LIMF's Commissions in August. Elsewhere, we have great music from PADDY CLEGG, LEWIS MAXWELL, JOHN JOSEPH BRILL and LUNA. And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in August and September, with a special look ahead to Above The Beaten Track.

Welcome to our seventh podcast of 2015 from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For July's instalment we bring you a special from Farm Feast Festival with a live recording of SCARLET's live set from the festival's main stage. We also have news of an Upload Day on 26th July at Central Station for entry to the Merseyrail Sound Station Prize 2015. We also have music from JAMES CANTY, BATHYMETRY, THE LEVONS and IDLE FRETS. We also have news of how you can win a slot to play on the itsLiverpool Stage at Liverpool International Music Festival on 30th August, by entering the MSS Prize before 20th August. Listen in for further details. And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in July and August, with a special look ahead to Liverpool Loves festival.

Welcome to our sixth podcast of 2015 from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For June's instalment we bring you news of the MERSEYRAIL SOUND STATION PRIZE 2015, which is now live! Get along to one of our upload sites and film yourself playing a song to enter. Full details described within. We also have music from OUTFIT, JOHNNY SANDS, RONGORONGO and SUNSTACK JONES, plus we have yet another fantastic live session, this time from MERKI WATERS. And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in June and July, as well as looking back at a successful Liverpool Sound City festival.
 We also look ahead to Africa Oyé and Astral Coast festivals. Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation The new music network

Welcome to our fifth podcast of 2015 from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For May's instalment we've got a LIVERPOOL SOUND CITY festival special, with all the music coming from artists playing this year's festival: STEALING SHEEP, STRANGE COLLECTIVE, DAVE MCCABE AND THE RAMIFICATIONS and SPRING KING. Plus we have yet another fantastic live session, this time with SHE DREW THE GUN, who is the winner of the Critic's Choice Award with the #NewWirralSounds project between ourselves, Farm Feast and Bido Lito!. And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in May and June, as well as looking in depth at Sound City (21st-24th May).
 Remember to send us your thoughts on the podcast via Twitter: @MRSoundStation

Welcome to our fourth podcast of 2015 from Merseyrail Sound Station, recorded at Tankfield Studios with our host Jay Hynd. In these monthly podcasts we bring you all you need to know about the most exciting new music in the Merseyside area. For April's instalment we've got a Threshold Festival-themed special, with all the amazing music on this month's podcast taken from live performances on our stage at Threshold (29th March) at Baltic Creative. You can hear a live track from each of COLOUR, SCARLET, VYNCE, BLACK MOUNTAIN LIGHTS, THE MONO SIDEBOARDS and SEATTLE YACHT CLUB, who played great sets on the day And Bido Lito! magazine's Craig G Pennington joins us as usual to look ahead to some great live music coming up in the area in April and May, with the main focus being an in depth at LIVERPOOL SOUND CITY festival (21st-24th May).