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Kym, Greg and Nia in NCR

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Pure Local Extra: Nia John and Greg Ryan

Today on the Pure Local Extra show, we were joined by local musicians Nia John and Greg Ryan Both artists have been interviewed on the show before when we were located at the Corn Exchange. This morning was the first time they had been to our current location at the Kingsway Centre. To start the show, we listened to their new songs as both have recently released something new. We started with Nia’s ‘Lift Me Up’ and she gave us some […]

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Headliners for Newport Music Trail

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Newport Music Trail: Headline Acts Announced for City’s First Free Music Festival

Newport is about to make musical history with the first-ever Newport Music Trail, and the headline acts have just been revealed! A Welsh-language indie rock sensation, a six-piece band with links to Welsh music royalty, and a homegrown rapper fresh off a major award win are all set to take centre stage.Adwaith, CVC, and Lemfreck have been confirmed as the headline acts for this groundbreaking event, happening on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th March. Music lovers will be able to […]

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Joe Kelly and Shiftypop in Newport City Radio's HQ.

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Joe Kelly and Shiftypop on Pure Local Extra

Today on the Pure Local Extra show, Kym was joined by Joe Kelly and Shiftypop (Sarah). As usual, they talked about themselves, their music and anything in between. Our guests Joe and Sarah are not new to Newport City Radio, Sarah had come as a guest around 10 years ago and Joe used to volunteer here. Joe Kelly describes himself as an ‘itinerant blues singer’. His songs range from blues and country with an Americana sound to it. He is backed […]

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Kori, Kym and Cole sat in Newport City Radio HQ.

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Forsaken Duo on the Pure Local Extra show

Kym was joined by Kori and Cole of Forsaken Duo for a chat about themselves Today on the Pure Local Extra show, Kym was joined by Kori and Cole the musical group ‘Forsaken Duo’. The duo is a dark country acoustic band duo known for their hauntingly atmospheric sound and raw, emotional storytelling. The duo features deep, gravelly vocals paired with acoustic guitars, creating a stripped-down yet powerful musical experience.The first time they’ve come down to the studio, they gave […]

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Gimme 5: Milly Mason

Milly Mason is just 16. She writes and performs her own songs and was recently a guest on the Pure Local Extra show. Here are 5 things you might like to know about Milly. Tell us about the first song you ever wrote The first song that I wrote was a song called ‘Different’. I wrote it on an instrument I now rarely play- the ukulele! It was written on the classic theme of feeling like you don’t fit in, […]

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Milly, Kym and Matt sat together.

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Milly Mason and Matt Kiano on Pure Local Extra

Milly & Matt joined Kym & Amber in the Newport City Radio studio to chat about their music On the 19th of October, the Pure Local Extra show here at Newport City Radio was joined by Milly Mason and Matt Kiano, two local musicians, to talk about themselves, their music and anything else. Firstly, we talked about their first music influences, the artists they listened to when they were younger. Matt told us that he listened to all sorts of music […]

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Gimme 5 – Rob Pennington

Which bands & artists have influenced your own music? Loads! I really admire artists that are authentic - the greatest thing a singer can do is make you believe them, everything else is secondary to that. Personality goes a long way too! I really like Howe Gelb, The Handsome Family, Tom Waits, and Warren Zevon. Bruce Springsteen and Willie Nelson also fit into this category. Locally, Rebecca Richards and Bob Fitzgerald both have such a crystalline high quality to their […]

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Ryan Keyse & Casey Maunder on The Pure Local Extra Show

2 Guys, 20 Guitars & a Whole Stack of Superb Music! Today, on the 28th of September, The Pure Local extra show at Newport City Radio was once again joined by guests to talk about themselves and their music. This week, we were joined by Ryan Keyse and Casey Maunder, two local musicians who had never met before and have very different musical styles. Throughout the show we played many of their songs. Casey’s music takes a more rock style […]

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Gimme 5 – Casey Maunder

5 things you should know about local musician, Casey Maunder. Do you come from a musical family? Yes I’m from a very musical family. My dad plays guitar and piano and has been in bands from the 60s and still plays to this day. The house was always full of instruments and so myself and my brother were able to play from a very young age.  How old were you when you gave your first live performance?  I was probably […]

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