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80 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -Get ready to dive into the pulsating world of music with MNPR Magazine! Founded in 2017 by the visionary music photographer Richard Bolwell, MNPR Magazine started as a humble online blog fueled by a passion for music. Since then, it has skyrocketed into a global sensation, captivating audiences worldwide.
What sets MNPR Magazine apart is its dedication to delivering the freshest Music News, captivating Photos, and insightful Reviews. With a team of talented photographers, reviewers, and writers scattered across the globe, MNPR Magazine has cemented its reputation as a go-to source for all things music.
From collaborating with industry giants to featuring the hottest bands and artists, MNPR Magazine is at the forefront of music journalism. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mnprmagazine and like our Facebook page @mnprmagazine to stay in the loop with the latest buzz and behind-the-scenes action.
Join us as we uncover the rhythm and soul of the music world, one beat at a time. Tune in, stay connected, and let the music take you on a journey like never before with MNPR Magazine!
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The Paul Bowe Interview With Dino Bedrocker
July 16, 2022 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBEx-Federal Charm guitarist Paul Bowe chats to Dino about the seemingly sudden disbandment of his previous band Federal Charm, his guitar playing hiatus, reinventing himself with Sam Jenkins as new alt-rock band GRAMMS, taking things one song at a time, and thinking very carefully about his next moves with the band. Support the Show.
The Sunjay Interview With Dino Bedrocker
July 14, 2022 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MBMulti-award-winning Sunjay has announced his long-awaited and highly anticipated new studio album, Black & Blues Revisited (the follow-up to 2015’s Black & Blues) is lined up for release on Friday 14th October 2022. The album is available to pre-order from Friday 22nd July 2022 on Mighty Tight Records via – https://linktr.ee/officialsunjay. Built For Comfort, the first single from Black & Blues Revisited is released on Friday 22nd July 2022 available to stream on Apple Music/Spotify/Amazon ...
The Milk Men Interview With Jamie Smy & Dino Bedrocker
July 04, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 9.67 MBSpin The Bottle is the stunning new album from London-based four-piece rock and blues band The Milk Men, a supergroup made up of the cream of UK blues rock talent. Released Friday 9th September 2022, the album can be pre-ordered from www.themilkmenmusic.com. The band’s first single from the album, Go Go Baby, was released on Wednesday 15th June - watch below. Vocalist & bad piano player Jamie Smy, discusses the new album, playing with Pirates, and sons of Pirates, Mick Green's famous Telec...
The Coolies Interview with Dino Bedrocker
July 02, 2022 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBAfter being friends for decades, former members of The Muffs, The Pandoras, and The Friggs, Kim Shattuck, Melanie Vammen, and Palmyra Delran, finally decided it was time to start their own band together. Kim and Melanie first played together in The Pandoras and went on to form The Muffs, meeting The Friggs’ Palmyra on a Pandoras tour. The uber-talented trio is now known as The Coolies—a female-fronted super group backed by decades of rock stardom, who are using their platform to combat ALS. ...
The Laura Evans Interview With Dino Bedrocker
June 30, 2022 23:00 - 11 minutes - 8.28 MBLaura Evans is a Welsh actress and singer from Aberdare, best known for her role as Madison Square-Gardens in the popular BBC television children's show The Basil Brush Show and more currently known as a country blues singer. Laura’s highly anticipated debut album State of Mind is out now, and Kaitlin Breslin had a pre-release listen and shares her thoughts on the highly-anticipated debut album. Read the review here. Evans, discusses her new album 'State of Mind', the songwriting process,...
The Dante Gizzi Interview With Dino Bedrocker
June 29, 2022 23:00 - 11 minutes - 7.8 MBGun are a hard rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. The band currently consists of brothers Dante Gizzi (lead vocals) and Giuliano "Jools" Gizzi (guitar), along with Paul McManus (drums), Andy Carr (bass) and Tommy Gentry (guitar). Starting in 1989 with Taking on the World, Gun have released seven studio albums, three of which have made the UK Top 20, and had eight UK Top 40 hit singles. The most successful of these was a cover of Cameo's "Word Up!", which reached the top 10 in 1994. Fronted b...
The Michael Des Barres Interview With Dino Bedrocker
June 28, 2022 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBMichael Philip Des Barres born 24 January 1948, the 26th Marquis Des Barres, is an English actor and rock singer. He appeared as Murdoc in the original MacGyver (1985 TV series), Nicholas Helman, Murdoc's mentor, on the new reboot of MacGyver (2016) and replaced Robert Palmer in the band the Power Station, fronting the band at the 1985 Live Aid concert. The only child of Marquis Philip and Marquise Irene Des Barres, Michael Philip Des Barres was born and brought up in Hove, Sussex. He atten...
The Joe Satriani Interview With Dino Bedrocker
April 01, 2022 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBJoseph Satriani (born July 15, 1956) is an American guitarist, composer, songwriter, and guitar teacher. Early in his career, Satriani worked as a guitar instructor, with many of his former students achieving fame, including Steve Vai, Larry LaLonde, Rick Hunolt, Kirk Hammett, Andy Timmons, Charlie Hunter, Kevin Cadogan, and Alex Skolnick; he then went on to have a successful solo music career. He is a 15-time Grammy Award nominee and has sold over 10 million albums, making him the bestselli...
The Dan Patlansky Interview with Dino Bedrocker
December 20, 2021 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MBWith 10 studio albums to his name, whilst receiving legendary status as a globally respected purveyor of the blues for over 10 years, South African guitarist, and singer/songwriter Dan Patlansky is one of the world’s finest blues-based storytellers of his generation. Voted the #4 Best Guitarist in the world, Dan remains the only artist in the world with two worldwide #1, as well as two worldwide #2, Best Blues Rock albums to his name, as voted by Blues Rock Review USA. His latest offerin...
JR Harbidge discusses new album 'Long Black River', recording techniques, and Nerf guns!
March 16, 2021 01:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBIf you’re hankering for some fresh Americana talent, with depth and edge, look to the work of UK-homegrown multi-instrumentalist J.R Harbidge. His brand-new album ‘Long Black River’ is due to drop on 30th April 2021, whilst the second, and most recent single from the album, ‘Break The Spell’ dropped on 19th Feb 2021, with JRH premiering its accompanying video. I an recent interview with MNPR, JR chats about the single, the new album, recording techniques, Harley Davison Adverts, and how his...
Ben Edwards of rock, soul, and blues band Rainbreakers, chats To MNPR about all things Rainbreakers, and why is taken so damn long to get new music out.
March 09, 2021 01:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBBen Edwards of rock, soul, and blues band the Rainbreakers, chats to Trace about all things Rainbreakers. Edwards discusses the new single 'Ashes', why it's taken so damn long to get new music out, falling asleep during a gig, and not caring what people think about the new album when it's finally released; sometime this year apparently. Ben may remain tight-lipped about the release date of their new LP, but their new single 'Ashes' is out now on CD, digital, and old-school 7" vinyl. Foll...
In Conversation With J Lee Stevens of J Lee and The Hoodo Skulls
March 02, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MBJason Lee Stevens, son of legendary artist Shakin' Stevens, discusses his band 'The Hoodoo Skulls', his father, new album 'Beggars Soul', and new single 'Baby Blue', released 5th March J Lee and the Hoodo Skulls formed when lead singer J Lee Barratt had a yearning to make a traditional rock n’ roll/blues album. J Lee has been around roots music all his life, what with having legendary singer Shakin’ Stevens as his father, and it’s this foundation that led to his love of roots and blues musi...
In Conversation with American Blues-rock Musician Alastair Greene
February 24, 2021 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBBlues Rock Musician Alastair Green discusses how he got into music, the importance of the heritage of the Blues, and how his October 2020 release "The New World Blues" is even more relevant today than when he wrote it in 2019. Follow Alastair: https://agsongs.com/ Facebook Twitter Follow MNPR Magazine: www.mnprmagazine.com Facebook Twitter Instagram Support the show (http://paypal.me/mnprmagazine)
In conversation with blues-rock guitarist Troy Redfern
February 17, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBBlues-rock guitar virtuoso Troy Redfern chats to Trace from MNPR Magazine about releasing numerous albums in 2020, his forthcoming album, Bandcamp Fridays, scouring his harddrive for hidden gems, and playing with his daughter. Troy also discusses the inspiration behind his album 'Islands' and trying something a little different on the album. Follow Troy Redfern: http://troyredfern.com/ https://troyredfern.bandcamp.com/ Facebook Twitter Instagram Follow MNPR Magazine: https://www.mnprmagaz...
Joanna Connor discusses new Chicago Blues album '4801 South Indiana Avenue'
February 11, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 8.54 MBChicago-based slide guitar virtuoso and singer-songwriter, Joanna Connor, releases her 14th album ‘4801 South Indiana Avenue’ on Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping The Blues Alive label on 26th February 2021. The new album, the follow up to her critically acclaimed studio album Rise, was produced by Joe Bonamassa, and Josh Smith at Ocean Way Recording Studios in Nashville, Tennessee. Joanna, Joe, and the rest of the musicians on the album dug deeply and conjured up an authentic, alive-and kicking non-...
Dutch Psychedelic trio DeWolff Chat New Album "Wolffpack"
January 28, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MBDutch Psychedelic trio DeWolff Chat New Album with Tracey from MNPR. Psychedelic Southern-Rock trio Dewolff chat to Tracey about the new album WolffPack, their influences, curating the tracklisting with their fans, COVID inspirations, the best song they ever wrote, Tascam tapes, a 48000 people live stream, and touring, maybe. DeWollfs new studio album WolffPack is out on 5th February with a free livestream launch party. Wolffpack is released on 5th February 2021, via Mascot Records, as it...
Tracey Fellows Chats to Lead Singer Jack Stiles from Rock Band Vambo
January 18, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBMNPR Magazine interviewer Tracey Fellows chats to Jack Stiles, the lead singer from British rock band Vambo. Jack discusses how he got into music, having famous parents in the music industry, coping with lockdowns, the issues faced working in the studio with his father, winging it in the studio, the songwriting process, Download festival, the VAMBO Deluxe album, and whats lies ahead for the band. Follow Vambo: https://vamboofficial.com/ https://www.facebook.com/vamboofficial/ https://twit...
Cornish Folk and Blues Musician James Dixon in Conversation with MNPR Magazines Dan Reid
December 30, 2020 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBMNPR's Dan Reid chats with Cornish folk and blues musician James Dixon. Dixon & Reid chat freely about the future of music, how James got started, and his love of bespoke instruments. In this very entertaining, and intelligent chat, Dixon eloquently voices his opinion on the state of the music industry, the music streaming crisis, how COVID has been the great leveler, how attitudes will and NEED to change, his future approach to releasing music, and watching a revolt from afar. Follow Jame...
MNPR Presents Jono McCleery In Conversation With Dan Reid
December 12, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBMNPR's Dan Reid chats with Jono McCleery about his new releases. "Here I am and there you are" and "To Keep a memory." We dive deep back into his discography and chat about old bandmates and influences. Follow Jono: https://www.jonomccleery.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jonomccleery http://www.twitter.com/jonomccleery https://soundcloud.com/jonomccleery http://www.youtube.com/user/jonomccleery https://jonomccleery.bandcamp.com/ Follow MNPR Magazine: https://www.mnprmagazine.com/ https://...
MNPR Presents - Dan Reid in Conversation with Fabrizio Grossi
November 12, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBMNPR's Dan Reid chat's with legendary L.A bassist and producer Fabrizio Grossi. Dan and Fabrizio discuss his new project 'Soul Garage Experience', and the up and coming single ‘Right Down Below’. Fab says of the song "It’s about keeping on pushing to uplift oneself out of dire straits, and the fight against social and income disparity, homelessness & discrimination, especially in a city like Los Angeles where I live. This can be felt all across the world and we must work with each other ...
MNPR Presents Derek "King of Riff's" Day
October 07, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBMNPR's Dan Reid chats with the king of Riff's Derek Day. We chat about the dystopian future, Kerouac, Thompson, and the blackest of mirrors. Dereks New single "Click on me", is available here: http://bit.ly/DDClickOnMe Find Derek at: https://www.derekdaymusic.com/bio You can watch the video to "Click on me" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaWdi... Find more MNPR Podcast Interviews: https://www.mnprmagazine.com/podcast Support the show (http://paypal.me/mnprmagazine)
Dan Reid chats to Southwest based modern rock trio Firekind about the impending new release "What I have found Is Already Lost"
September 10, 2020 12:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBMNPR Magazines Dan Reid chats with legendary Torbay based brothers. Jas and Dan Morris from Devon-based modern rock trio Firekind. Firekind are preparing to release their new album "What I have found is already lost" on October 30th across all digital platforms. The brothers wax lyrical with Dan about the "rock fist", and the significance of not going in dry! The gents explain all about how the trio came to be, and the recording process of working in L.A, and bumping into some Rock and Rol...
Connor Bracken Discusses New Album 'Nightbird Motel' with MNPR's Dan Reid
September 03, 2020 09:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBConnor Bracken and The Mother Leeds Band are pleased to announce the release of their second studio album "Nightbird Motel" on Friday 25th September 2020. Two years in the making, the album captures the band’s intent to blend their live show energy with the superior sound of the studio. The album is available to pre-order here. The new single "Dream Of You And Me" is released on Friday 21st August and is available here. Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band prepare to launch their album...
The Allman Betts Band Talk New Album 'Bless your Heart'
August 19, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBDevon Allman & Duane Betts of The Allman Betts Band talk to MNPR Magazine's Dan Reid about the New album 'Bless your Heart', to be released 28th August 2020. In this entertaining interview, Devon & Duane talk about the new album, their influences, lockdown live stream, guitars, the importance of not sitting on your art, and how AAA analog recording is the order of the day. The new album is available to pre-order from https://theallmanbettsband.lnk.to/BlessYourHeart and https://amzn.to/2NKW...
Savoy Brown's founder Member & Band Leader Kim Simmonds 'Ain't Done Yet'!
August 03, 2020 08:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBLead guitarist Kim Simmonds of legendary British blues rock band Savoy Brown certainly 'Ain't Done Yet'. The band are set to release their exciting new album 'Ain't Done Yet' on August 28th, 2020 via Quartovalley Records. Founder member and band leader Simmonds talks to MNPR Magazines Dan Reid about the new album, recording techniques, becoming too polished, studio vs live performances, the joys of replacing band members, the death of his long term friend and engineer, and reminisces about ...
Blues Legend Kirk Fletcher Talks New Album 'My Blues Pathway' with Dan Reid
July 29, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBFormer guitarist with the Fabulous Thunderbirds, and award-winning American blues guitarist Kirk Fletcher is to release his sixth album 'My Blues Pathway' via Cleopatra Records. The 10 tracks will be released on CD, vinyl and digital on Friday 25th September 2020. The album is available to pre-order from https://amzn.to/3hrTMVX. 'My Blues Pathway' follows hot on the heels of Kirk’s 2018 Blues music award nominated album 'Hold On' and features a mix of originals, covers and two co-writes wit...
Scottish rock cellist Calum Ingram on new double A side vinyl single & John Martyn
July 16, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBAlternative rock and roots cellist, singer and multi-instrumentalist Calum Ingram launches his long-awaited double A side 7” inch vinyl single “Dancing in The Moonlight” and “Demon Eyes” on Friday 31st July 2020. In this entertaining episode, Ingram chats to MNPR Magazine's Dan Reid about the new 'double A side' single, how he crafted his sound, touring, lockdown live streams, and his love of John Martyn. Calums 7" vinyl is avaliable to pre-order now from https://calum-ingram-music.myshopi...
Dan Reid Talks to Brighton based Blues-Rock-Soul guitarist Ben Poole about his new live double album
November 28, 2019 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBMNPR Magazines Dan Reid chats to Brighton based Blues-Rock-Soul guitarist Ben Poole about his new double live album, relentless touring, the music industry, gear, his writing techniques, playing with Jeff Beck & Gary Moore, and what he's up to next year. Find more information on fantastic bands at: www.mnprmagazine.com/ www.facebook.com/mnprmagazine You can follow Ben Poole at: http://benpooleband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/benpooleofficial Support the show (http://paypal.me/mnprmagazine)
Wille Edwards talk to Dan Reid
November 14, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBMNPR presents Wille Edwards. Wille and Dan chat about Wille's up and coming solo tour, new band mates, new record and charity single. Find more information on fantastic bands at: www.mnprmagazine.com/ www.facebook.com/mnprmagazine You can follow Wille Edwards at: https://www.willeandthebandits.com/ www.facebook.com/willeandthebandits.official/ https://www.facebook.com/willeedwardssongs/ Support the show (http://paypal.me/mnprmagazine)
Pattern Pusher talk to Dan Reid
November 14, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThe Devon based indie-disco trio 'Pattern Pusher' join MNPR's Dan Reid to chat about their upcoming gigs, heavy amps, Radiohead fanboying, their endless energy, and have a giggle, and wax lyrical about their favourite things. Find more information on fantastic bands at: www.mnprmagazine.com/ www.facebook.com/mnprmagazine You can follow Pattern Pusher at: www.patternpusher.com www.facebook.com/patternpusher/ Support the show (http://paypal.me/mnprmagazine)