Paul Askew, Matt Bianco and Mantel. Kicking off 2026 with THREE top acts!

Welcome to 2026... may your year be filled with amazing brand new music. If your new years resolution is to find your next favourite band then Freshly Squeezed is a brilliant place to start!

As we will do EVERY week this year, 3 top acts lined up and ready to deliver the musical goods into your ears with some tunes and chat from;

Max Bianco: Pete Doherty backed Max Bianco has a raw energy and sound that is difficult to replicate. New tune 'Its Cold Outside' fizzes in a way that is remittent of The Libertines themselves.

Paul Askew: The Kim Jong Un of indie rock! Liverpool singer/songwriter Paul Askew delivers the unexpected with new tune Asunder. A misty and nostalgic energy overlays some accomplished songwriting from a strong Merseyside talent.

Mantle: For fans of Arctic Monkeys and Courteeners, Mantel nail the North West Indie Rock sound! Big sing-along anthems from this festival ready band!

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'Freshly Squeezed: A New Music Podcast' is written, researched and hosted by Jim Salveson. Additional sound design and production support from Ant McGinley. The show's theme tune 'Blue Blazer' is from Manchester's Spin Klass.

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