I was asked by Radio 1 to help out my fellow Northamptonian Jo Whiley by giving her listeners a guided-tour of the local music scene for her new radio show.
When BBC Radio 1′s In New Music We Trust show started on the station, they began to explore local music scenes around the UK. Jo Whiley was amongst the presenters, and this profile featured on her first show as a profile from her hometown.
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I interviewed a collection of local musicians, promoters and venue owners to compile this short round up of the Northampton music scene.