48 episodes

Shout Louder is a podcast for modern punks; we've got interviews, anecdotes and the best underground music. On our radio episodes you can discover your new favourite punk band. In our hour-long interviews you can laugh, learn about the music community and feel like you've made some new friends.

We try to represent the diverse range of genres and individuals involved in the UK DIY punk rock community. All our chats are personal, relatable, funny and full of music banter.

The podcast is just one part of Shout Louder. Check out our books, blog, interviews and more over at shout-louder.com.

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Shout Louder is a podcast for modern punks; we've got interviews, anecdotes and the best underground music. On our radio episodes you can discover your new favourite punk band. In our hour-long interviews you can laugh, learn about the music community and feel like you've made some new friends.

We try to represent the diverse range of genres and individuals involved in the UK DIY punk rock community. All our chats are personal, relatable, funny and full of music banter.

The podcast is just one part of Shout Louder. Check out our books, blog, interviews and more over at shout-louder.com.

    S5 E4: Random Hand vs Faintest Idea - Live from Hand Fest

    S5 E4: Random Hand vs Faintest Idea - Live from Hand Fest

    The special episode is brought to you live from Hand Fest! Shout Louder took to the stage with Robin Leitch from Random Hand and Dani Rascal from Faintest Idea, with the aim of resolving the dispute between their bands once and for all. Even if you're not familiar with the UK ska-punk scene, you're guaranteed a laugh out of this hilarious episode.

    Stay tuned to learn about Norfolk Jesus, the rumours of the Rhubarb Triangle, and to discover which band member may or may not be a secret Tory. The episode had our live audience in stitches and culminates in an epic battle of the thumbs. 

    Celebrating 20 years of Random Hand, Hand Fest was an incredible two-day event at the Brudenell in Leeds, featuring bands like Sonic Boom Six, Riskee & The Ridicule and Popes of Chillitown. The event sold out in record time and the DIY punk community came out in force. Yorkshire's ska-core heroes Random Hand have an ongoing rivalry with Norfolk street-punks Faintest Idea, which began with a joke about cabbages but rapidly descended into online warfare. So, when the opportunity arose to debate this in front of a crowd, we simply couldn't resist.

    The episode also features a live version of Pack It Up by Random Hand, recorded at Hand Fest by the marvellous Andy Hawkins.

    Check us out at shout-louder.com or @shoutlouderzine on socials. You can find our book, featuring stories from both Robin and Dani, over at shoutlouder.bigcartel.com. We'll see you down the front!

    • 39 min
    S5 E3: Tim Loud Retrospective

    S5 E3: Tim Loud Retrospective

    This is a special episode of the Shout Louder Punk Podcast, delving deep into the history of Tim Loud. This anti-folk hero is calling time on his solo career, so we reflected on ten years of touring and six releases.

    I'm particularly proud of this episode. It's a rare opportunity to hear a truly honest, in-depth account of what it's like to grow in the DIY music community. From folk and blues roots, through speed and valium trials on the road, to recovery and recuperation - Tim Loud gives us an open account of how he's developed both as a musician and as a person.

    This isn't the end for Tim Loud: he plans to focus his creative energy on his new band, Terrorpins. October 2022 is your last chance to see him touring as a solo artist, though. He'll be accompanied by Ray Waters from The Zipheads and Barstool Preachers at shows in Warrington, Kirkcaldy, Dundee, Bradford, Scarborough, Canterbury, Eastbourne, Ipswich and London. Get off your sofa and down to one of his shows; it'll be a special experience.

    We played several tracks throughout the podcast, one from each of Tim Loud's major releases:

    No Gods, No Masters (2012)
    Not A Number (2014)
    I Don't Care What Everyone Else Says About You, I Think You're A C**t (2016)
    There, There (2018)
    Things That Matter (2019)
    Teachers (2022)

    Tim wrote a detailed track-by-track description of Salvation for Shout Louder back in 2018 that's well worth a read: shout-louder.com/deathorsalvation

    I'll see you down the front!

    • 1 hr 42 min
    S5 E2: Jordan & Conor from SKIV

    S5 E2: Jordan & Conor from SKIV

    This episode of the Shout Louder Punk Podcast features Jordan Harris and Conor Yates from London/Kent punk rockers, SKIV. Sarah talks to them about their newly released album 'No Context Bangers'.  

    The three discussed SKIV's development as a band, the fine work of producer Daly George and some of the best up-and-coming punk rock bands. Recorded in the back of a hot, sweaty tour van, this episode is also a great example of DIY music in action. The band were out on their album release tour with Greek punks The Overjoyed, so Jordan and Conor give us an accurate rundown of service station joys. We also crammed in plenty of puerile nonsense.   

    SKIV's debut album 'No Context Bangers' is out not on INiiT Records. The track played on the podcast is 'Thumbprint'.

    • 1 hr
    S5 E1: Tommy Morris from Bruise Control

    S5 E1: Tommy Morris from Bruise Control

    This week's guest is the infamous Tommy Morris from Bruise Control and Terrorpins! Bruise Control are a new garage punk band from Manchester who have garnered a lot of well-deserved hype. They're about to be unleashed upon their first UK tour, in the company of Sniff, one of the UK punk scene's most exciting new acts. To celebrate, Sarah decided to chat to Tommy about all things touring.

    Tommy's been playing in DIY bands since he was a teenager and has a wealth of stories, experience and anecdotes ... but instead of discussing music, we went on a rant about Christmas presents and homophobic songs from the 1980s. We did manage to cover various death-defying tour experiences, wax lyrical about how much we both love Sniff, and Tommy tells us all about that last-minute Pizzatramp set at Manchester Punk Festival.

    Tommy supplied the olives. Sarah vaguely tried to keep things on track. Daisy, the cat, offered a series of distractions.

    The closing track is 'Taxman' by Bruise Control.



    For articles, interviews, reviews and more, head to shout-louder.com.

    Follow us on socials: @shoutlouderzine.

    • 1 hr 14 min
    S4 E10: Kaz & Big Hands - Manchester Punk Fest 2022 Special

    S4 E10: Kaz & Big Hands - Manchester Punk Fest 2022 Special

    This is a bumper episode to celebrate Manchester Punk Festival 2022 in pseudo-review format. Sarah got together with Kaz & Big Hands to talk about all the highs and lows of MPF 2022. All three work behind the scenes at Manchester Punk Fest, so they've got a slightly different take on the event. They squeezed in a lot of bands alongside a lot of work, and they had a bloody wonderful time.

    Kaz is in Follow Your Dreams, who played two sets on Saturday, and Chris 'Big Hands' Hinsley is in Knife Club, and previously Revenge of The Psychotronic Man. They're an important part of the TNS family and the MPF team - two wonderful people who work pretty tirelessly for the world of DIY punk rock.

    They reminisced about all the bands we fell in love with, including the likes of Nosebleed, Snatch Game, Random Hand, Electric Press, Fatalist, Going Off, Forever Unclean, NEXO, Sewer Cats, Smoking Gives You Big Tits, Corrupt Vision, PMX and literally heaps more. We also discussed towels.

    It's a tad late because Sarah caught a horrendous MPF flu and has only been physically capable of movement or thought in the last week or so. Hopefully, everyone else fared better!

    Check out our full write-up of MPF2022: shout-louder.com/mpf2022

    • 1 hr 39 min
    S4 E9: Kieran Kelly from Manchester Punk Fest & Moving North

    S4 E9: Kieran Kelly from Manchester Punk Fest & Moving North

    What better way to get geared up for Manchester Punk Festival than a conversation with one of the organisers? Kieran Kelly has been putting on gigs for over 15 years. He's one of the most established Manchester promoters who's still within the DIY scene, promoting under the name Moving North. He's also in the band Throwing Stuff, however, I don't think we talked about that at all!

    Kieran's known as one third of the Manchester Punk Fest team, which he puts on alongside Anarchistic Undertones and TNSrecords. Now in its sixth year, MPF has evolved and grown since its inception in 2015. Kieran gives his top tips for enjoying the festival to the fullest, describes some of the stresses of organising such a large event, and talks about the DIY ethos at its core.

    Although this is an unofficial MPF2022 special, we talk about a lot besides the festival. Kieran tells us about some of the best gigs he's put on, as well as some of the most calamitous. We discussed the economy of punk rock gigs and tours, why he's dedicated so many years of his life to promoting gigs, and some of his dream bookings.


    Keep an eye on all of Kieran's gig booking over at movingnorth.bigcartel.com
    You can find all things MPF at manchesterpunkfestival.co.uk
    Manchester Punk Fest takes place on April 16th-18th. It's sold out, but there are some resale tickets available via Twickets. 
    The closing track on the podcast is Scram by Jeff Rosenstock, from his album No Dream

    Check out our other MPF-themed content at shout-louder.com! We'll see you down the front.

    • 1 hr 25 min

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Best punk rock podcast around

Fundamental listen for UK punk rock lovers. Some hidden gems, some classics, and great presenters

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