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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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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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Gig Goin – Pyrogaric LIVE at McCanns

Pyrogaric’s “The Serpent” Album Launch Gig: A Night of Metal Majesty Friday, November 8, 2024. For some, just another day—but for me, it was pure metal bliss. The night was all about Pyrogaric, celebrating their sophomore album *The Serpent* with an electrifying show right here in Newport at McCann’s. Packed, intimate, and seething with raw energy, it was a night I won’t soon forget. The evening kicked off with Skunkyard, a last-minute addition to the bill, filling in for We […]

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Gimme 5: Mark Watkin Price

What do you remember about the first song you ever wrote? Do you still play it? This question prompted me to dig out my first books of scribblings. The earliest poem was March 1969 age 16. The first with guitar chords written alongside was June 69. It was a very simple and naive: crave for freedom/liberty/liberation involving seagulls soaring and the like. I haven't seen this in decades and I have it recorded on a cassette somewhere. I have no […]

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Gimme 5 – Craze The Jack

Craze the Jack was a visitor to Newport City Radio's Pure Local Extra show. He is a country music loving rapper who has been known to play Baby Shark & Incy Wincy Spider on the kazoo.....it's true! Here are 5 extra things you should know about Craig Lewis aka Craze The Jack. When did you give your first public performance? My first performance was in 2016 I believe in Swansea. There was a local label named Pryme Cut that were […]

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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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Jam Sullivan & Rob Pennington on Pure Local Extra

Jam & Rob joined Kym & Amber in the Newport City Radio studio to chat about their music. On the 5th of October, the Pure Local Extra show at Newport City Radio was joined by solo artist Jam Sullivan and Rob Pennington of The Flying Spider Revival for a chat about their latest music news and an insight into their experience with music. The two musicians had only met each other last week as they played together in a show […]

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