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Greater Manchester’s most in the know radio host Shell Zenner broadcasts the best new music every week on the UK’s Amazing Radio and Bolton FM. You can also catch Shell’s broadcast here now every Wednesday at TVD.

“We have a Manchester tipster this week! Mike Emerson returns with a hot tip for us! On the bandstand this week, Little Comets talks support acts and more!

Brighton has a bit of a reputation for rock, right? Theo Verney is a shining light in both realms and he’s chatting to me on this week’s show about his forthcoming EP.” —SZ

Greater Manchester’s most in the know radio host Shell Zenner broadcasts the best new music every week on the UK’s Amazing Radio and Bolton FM. You can also catch Shell’s broadcast here now every Wednesday at TVD.

“I’m on air tonight—for the final time—with my usual assortment of new artists and bands. On tonight’s show a Psych/Noise/Pop three-piece based in Oneonta, NY called Klozapin offer up this week’s Record of the Week on a silver platter—it’s COOL.

This week’s #shellshock is fuzzy and lo fi and I LOVE IT—it’s Chorusgirl with “No Moon.”

This week’s show will also feature northern soul dancing and some class old school tunes due to a CD malfunction. Oh the joy of being reactive!” —SZ

Greater Manchester’s most in the know radio host Shell Zenner broadcasts the best new music every week on the UK’s Amazing Radio and Bolton FM. You can also catch Shell’s broadcast here now every Wednesday at TVD.

“I’m on air tonight as usual with an unbelievable assortment of new artists and bands. On tonight’s show Panda Bear meets the Grim Reaper! No really—it’s this week’s ROTW by the outstanding electronic master Panda Bear.

This week’s #shellshock is dark and explosive—it’s A Place To Bury Strangers and ‘Straight’” —SZ

Greater Manchester’s most in the know radio host Shell Zenner broadcasts the best new music every week on the UK’s Amazing Radio and Bolton FM. You can also catch Shell’s broadcast here now every Wednesday at TVD.

“This week’s ROTW is the magnificent second album Fast Food by Nadine Shah. I’ll be spinning three tracks off it and you’d be daft to miss it!

This week’s #shellshock has an ‘Invisible’ involvement—it’s from London singer songwriter Eska and it’s called ‘Gatekeeper.'” —SZ

Greater Manchester’s most in the know radio host Shell Zenner broadcasts the best new music every week on the UK’s Amazing Radio and Bolton FM. You can also catch Shell’s broadcast here at TVD every Thursday.

“On the show tonight you can hear the northern vibes of Alex Turner on the new Mini Mansions single. I’ll be playing three tracks off it as my ROTW this week. The record is called The Great Pretenders.

Dinner offer up this weeks #shellshock—it’s a groover alright!” —SZ

Greater Manchester’s most in the know radio host Shell Zenner broadcasts the best new music every week on the UK’s Amazing Radio and Bolton FM. You can also catch Shell’s broadcast here at TVD every Thursday.

“Alright then, tonight you get to share the joy and your ears with a fabulous Scandinavian popstrel, Susanne Sundfor. She released her sixth album last month Ten Love Songs and I’ll be playing three tracks from it on tonight’s show as my Record of the Week.

This week’s #Shellshock is from The Chemistry Experiment who are releasing on the legendary home of indiepop Fortunapop who had some love from The Guardian recently HERE. So well deserved! Tonight’s track is called “Leo & the Magician” and I think you’re going to love the Norwich outfit’s vintage feel.” —SZ

Greater Manchester’s most in the know radio host Shell Zenner broadcasts the best new music every week on the UK’s Amazing Radio and Bolton FM. You can also catch Shell’s broadcast here at TVD every Thursday.

“My ROTW was released at the back end of 2014 and just sneaked into my fave records of the year, but did you miss it? It’s called Ganglion Reef and it’s a total garage psych stomper from WAND. I’m grooving just thinking about it!

This weeks #Shellshock is from that mystical Yorkshire electro wizard Brolin who has just landed Stateside to play his first shows over there.” —SZ

Greater Manchester’s most in the know radio host Shell Zenner broadcasts the best new music every week on the UK’s Amazing Radio and Bolton FM. You can also catch Shell’s broadcast here at TVD every Thursday.

“My ROTW is from a Geordie band that I’ve been a fan of for years and years. I first chatted to them back in 2010 and this time they’ve released a record on their own label—it is the smallest label and it’s perfect in every way! Little Comets’ Hope is Just a State of Mind is this week’s record of the week and I’ll be spinning three tracks off it.

This weeks #Shellshock is from a band called W I N T E R, they’re two brothers releasing on Wild Sound Recordings out of Cambridge.” —SZ

Greater Manchester’s most in the know radio host Shell Zenner broadcasts the best new music every week on the UK’s Amazing Radio and Bolton FM. You can also catch Shell’s broadcast here at TVD every Thursday.

“My ROTW is from a Leeds based band that I’ve been in love with for quite some time, Menace Beach! It’s called Ratworld and I haven’t been able to get my hands on the vinyl yet as it sold out?! The new pressing is said to be green on Nestor’s say so, so I’m looking forward to getting my hands on it, but in the meantime, three tracks on tonight’s show to rock your socks off!

This weeks #Shellshock is from a band releasing on the cool ass Beyond Beyond Is Beyond record label. They’re called Worthless and they’re from South Florida and describe their sound as a melancholy doomsday trip…perfect for winding down to bedtime then?! EEK.”
—SZ

Greater Manchester’s most in the know radio host Shell Zenner broadcasts the best new music every week on the UK’s Amazing Radio and Bolton FM. You can also catch Shell’s broadcast here at TVD every Thursday.

“My ROTW is from a band I Interviewed at The Great Escape in Brighton three years ago and they were so hung over the nearly threw up live on air! Spectres release their magnificent debut album Dying shortly and NME awarded it a 9/10, it’s THAT good. You can hear three slices of it pre-release on my show tonight, so make sure your ears are arranged correctly.

This week’s #Shellshock is from Sleater-Kinney. If you were lucky enough to get tickets for their UK tour then I’m MEGA JELS.” —SZ

Greater Manchester’s most in the know radio host Shell Zenner broadcasts the best new music every week on the UK’s Amazing Radio and Bolton FM. You can also catch Shell’s broadcast here at TVD every Thursday.

“My ROTW is from Viet Cong—it’s self titled and I’ll be playing three tracks on the show today!

This weeks #Shellshock is from a Liverpool band that I’m adoring at the moment, stationed in a vintage world taking me back in time, they’re called The Wicked Whispers and it’s called ‘Chronological Astronaut’ and is taken from their new album Maps Of The Mystic. You’re going to LOVE it!” —SZ

Greater Manchester’s most in the know radio host Shell Zenner broadcasts the best new music every week on the UK’s Amazing Radio and Bolton FM. You can also catch Shell’s broadcast here at TVD every Thursday.

“My ROTW is from Surf City. It’s called Jekyll Island and I’ll be playing three tracks on the show today! It’s not released yet so, SHHHHH!

This week’s #Shellshock is by Tuff Love—it’s called ‘That’s Right’ and it’s such a vibe, you’re going to love it!” —SZ

Greater Manchester’s most in the know radio host Shell Zenner broadcasts the best new music every week on the UK’s Amazing Radio and Bolton FM. You can also catch Shell’s broadcast here at TVD every Thursday.

“My ROTW is from BC Camplight—it’s called How To Die In The North and I’ll be playing three tracks on the show today!

This weeks #Shellshock is by Surf City. It’s called ‘Hollow Veins’ and it’s got Fire Records through and through soundwise—fuzzy, edgy, kooky, lovely!” —SZ

Greater Manchester’s most in the know radio host Shell Zenner broadcasts the best new music every week on the UK’s Amazing Radio and Bolton FM. You can also catch Shell’s broadcast here at TVD every Thursday.

“Tonight, my ROTW is from The Sundowners. It’s called If Wishes Were Horses and I’ll be playing three tracks on the show today!

This weeks #Shellshock is by All We Are—it’s called ‘Keep Me Alive’ and it’s got that easy-going lilt that just makes me go gaga.” —SZ

Greater Manchester’s most in the know radio host Shell Zenner broadcasts the best new music every week on the UK’s Amazing Radio and Bolton FM. You can also catch Shell’s broadcast here at TVD every Thursday.

“P-P-P-P-Pick up a podcast! The December brew is here: WICHITA. I’m putting together the January installment this weekend and what a week it has been with them announcing a new Waxahatchee record, Girlpool launching a documentary, Frankie & The Heartstrings announcing a tour, new Cheatahs and a new signing, Oscar!

My ROTW is from the raw Bass Drum Of Death it’s called Rip This and I’ll be playing three tracks on the show today. This week’s #Shellshock is by RONiiA—it’s called ‘Last Words’ and I fell hook, line, and sinker for it this week…” —SZ