LOW SLUNG: THE PODCAST

Episode 18 of the Low Slung Podcast features the upbeat jangles of Smokey Angle Shades, the hook-filled rock of Thinking For Tuesday, the punk-tinged noise-pop from The Muscle Club, the atmospheric hugeness of Kidnapper Bell, the fantastic songwriting of Adam Smith and the beats-soaked avanguardia of Ex Libras. Enjoy! http://www.myspace.com/lowslungradio

Episode 17 of the Low Slung Podcast features the summery pop of Citadels, a stomping blast of Slideshow Freak's emotionally-charged rock and the synthy pop noir of Ou Est Le Swimming Pool, as well as the life-affirming acoustic musings of Small Engine Repair, the joyous balladry of Audra Connolly and an electro-core banger from The X Why. PLUS! Don't forget this episode's competition question: - What is the French word for 'swimming pool'? Send your answer to lowslungradio@gmail.com, to get the chance to win a copy of Ou Est Le Swimming Pool's debut single.

After taking July off, the Low Slung Podcast is back for its 16th episode! Featuring all-female London three-piece Tiny Tigers, heart-on-sleeve pop-folksters Cat Mouse Cat, the manic whirlwind of Johnny Foreigner and the lo-fi synth rock of Countryside, followed by some very accomplished songwriting from the superb Kicaberry and the wonderful Seerauberjenny. Plus a look back at a rather windy Benicassim festival in Spain. Enjoy! www.myspace.com/lowslungradio

Episode 15 of the Low Slung Podcast features the brilliant return of Moving Targets, the razor-sharp rock blast of Heels Catch Fire, the memorable storytelling of Trip, the catchy, emotion-fuelled musings of Lost Without Lacie and the electropop goodness of Panic Point. Plus, hear an interview with Post War Years recorded at the Great Escape Festival in Brighton. Enjoy!www.myspace.com/lowslungradio

The first few months of 2009 have seen some amazing new artists assert themselves in the ever-frantic world of new music. Episode 14 of the Low Slung Podcast celebrates six of them. Charlie Ashcroft presents The Spivs' catchy oi-punk, the wonderfully-crafted indie pop of The Guilty Hands and Buick McKane's utterly superb two-man racket. You'll also be treated to Caesura's gorgeously-produced atmospheric rock, alongside a dose of acoustic-strummed brilliance from Tragic O'Hara and a tune from Rodeo Death Burger which embodies the type of full-on sonic blast that ears were made to be deafened by. Enjoy. www.myspace.com/lowslungradio

Episode 13 of the Low Slung Podcast has music from six ruddy marvellous new bands. We've got the punk energy of Mathematics, the brooding melodies of The Goodness, the stunning lo-fi of Another Day On Earth, some huge modern pop from Lunar Youth, an aggressive blast by The Drowners and the self-styled industropop of Hot Beds. PLUS: the wrongful arrest of Don McLean, your favourite Steve Buscemi movies revealed + reasons why Akon and T-Pain are going out for lunch. Enjoy! www.myspace.com/lowslungradio

Episode 12 of the Low Slung Podcast features the highly accomplished London trio Sundayschool, the delicate musings of The Pale Corners, the sixties-inspired lo-fi of Philadelphia's Drink Up Buttercup, some R'n'B-tinged pop from Magdalena Konefal, a slice of brooding electronica courtesy of I Have Clones and some full-on pop-punk from Love, She Wrote. Enjoy! www.myspace.com/lowslungradio

2009 brings Episode 11 along with it! Featuring the melodic rock of Sensible Pets, the soulful stylings of Fuzzface, the noise pop of Canterbury, the garage punk of No Mad, the joyous return of Copy Haho and the electropop grooves of Dear Martin. Happy New Year! www.myspace.com/lowslungradio

Into double figures we go... Episode 10 of the Low Slung Podcast travels all over the globe - you'll encounter England's next pop-punk heroes in the shape of Long Story Short, some awesome Swedish lo-fi courtesy of DoublePark and some quality high-energised rock 'n' roll from Moving Targets. We've also got one of Canada's best up-and-coming singer-songwriters in Adaline, not to mention some superb grunge-soaked aggression from Genghis and the brooding, catchy tones of Californian new wave duo Pop Noir. Enjoy the ride! www.myspace.com/lowslungradio

Hello autumn... Episode 9 brings you a stadium-sized piece of rock magic from Rubber Kiss Goodbye, some catchy-as-hell electro pop from Ruby Isle and a dizzy slice of indie punk goodness from Lego Castles, not to mention Taunton's finest in the shape of Royal Males, Birmingham's new hardcore heroes Blakfish and the wonderful ambient electronica of Green As A Primary. Cheers m'dears! www.myspace.com/lowslungradio

Episode 8 of the Low Slung podcast features The Matchstick Men's new party anthem 'Lose Control', some hi-Q beats for the summer-that-never-was courtesy of The Voodoo Trombone Quartet and the sweeping acoustic wizardry of Kitty Hawk. You've also got a slice of Bristolian ska-funk to look forward to from the wonderful Scubaroots, not to mention a couple of top-drawer offerings from two of the best young indie bands around, namely The Little Villeins and Rook & The Ravens. Happy listening! www.myspace.com/lowslungradio

On the show this time around you'll encounter the summery tones of new Mancunian heroes Reemer, the infectious indie pop of Pretty Jacks and the adrenaline-fuelled magic of Kidnapper Bell, as well as Copy Haho's anthem-in-waiting 'You Are My Coal Mine', the superb storytelling of London singer-songwriter Thomas J. Speight and the sheer might of up-and-coming Danish band Striving Vines. Enjoy the ride.

After a short hiatus, Low Slung is back! Episode 6 sees Charlie Ashcroft look back at the past few months, and pick out five stand-out tracks from the ever-changing world of new music. The show features the cowbell-drenched dance funk of Professor Murder, the spiky floorcore of Crystal Fighters, the sample strewn electro pop of Boy Eats Drum Machine, the upbeat indie pop of Barefoot Confessor and the haunting folk balladry of Mumford & Sons. Enjoy!

Episode 5 is here, just in time for Christmas! The show features the simply brilliant God Love You For A Liar, the top-drawer comeback from the Futureheads, some wonderfully breezy lo-fi pop from Mike Lord, a glorious slice of disco brightness from Those Dancing Days, the inspirational songwriting of Ant Noel, and a beautiful recent freebie from the Mystery Jets. May it soundtrack your festive period.

Episode 4 of the Low Slung podcast features the anthemic recent single from the awesome King Jacks, the fragile yet uplifting beauty of I Am Not Lefthanded, the raw, sing-a-long indie punk of The London Fractures, the gentle acoustic-led musings of Jay Jay Pistolet, a breezy, guitar-driven jam courtesy of Ockhams Raiser, and some marvellous Hammond-soaked nu-jazz from Edinburgh trio Hookt-Up. Happy listening!