Unsigned singer songwriter Alex Johnson popped into Mixtape for an interview and a live session. This track is called 'Birds and Bees' and Alex played it exclusively on the show. It's not even been recorded yet. Alex is hoping to get his latest songs onto his second EP very soon.

For now enjoy this live track. Share it. It's brilliant. 

'Birds and Bees' by Alex Johnson - LIVE on Mixtape

Unsigned singer songwriter Alex Johnson from Blackburn played a live set and chatted to Mixtape all about his influences and he revealed that he listens to lots of different genres. He really enjoys playing covers and one that particularly means a lot to him is this track 'Let the Sun Shine' by Labrinth. He says "It's got a really good message behind it". 

So here goes. Enjoy and share this live track from Alex Johnson performing a cover of 'Let the Sun Shine'. 

Labrinth 'Let The Sun Shine' (Cover) by Alex Johnson - LIVE on Mixtape

Singer songwriter Alex Johnson from Blackburn popped into Mixtape to chat about his music, what influences him and all about the writing process. 
Here's an exclusive track only performed on our radio show. It's called 'Fall Away' and it's not even been recorded yet. So have a listen, share and enjoy. 



'Fall Away' by Alex Johnson - LIVE on Mixtape

I spoke to The Reverend - Jon McClure for my radio show Mixtape.

Here's we talk all about his love for twitter, the new album from the band '@Reverend_Makers' and why he loves the Sheffield music scene. 

Plus he talks about how touring with Red Hot Chili Peppers all came about. 

Take a listen, download and enjoy. 

Q&A: Talking with Jon McClure from Reverend & The Makers

After trawling the net for new and emerging music I will provide my top 3 tracks of the week from musicians in Sheffield. 

I'm open to your recommendations and thoughts on my choice so please get in touch. 

Here's this week TOP 3... 

This week's top 3 tracks

Here I chat to pop-power trio from the 90s - Dodgy - while they were at Sheftival.
Just after they performed a secret gig on the Buskers Barge I asked them about their music and what it felt like to make some of the catchy 'anthems' of the time. 

They were a good laugh. Enjoyed talking with them. 

Q&A: Talking with Dodgy @ Sheftival

Lo-fi blues punk band Wet Nuns are set to have an amazing 2013. They're about to release their debut EP 'Broken Teeth', out on 18th Feb, put on their own festival in March and head overseas to SXSW! I caught up with drummer Alexis Gotts and started off by asking him what's on the new EP... 

Interview with Wet Nuns

Hello, I'm Emily! A TV & Radio Producer, Music Journalist & Presenter, living in Manchester.


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