Three bands whose brilliant names are only matched by their ability to make banging tunes on this week's Freshly Squeezed!

Once more, Jim Salveson is primed to introduce you to some brilliant emerging artists from the UK indie rock scene... and beyond. Here is what is on the way...

Heavy Salad: A 90s-inspired punk pop banger... fizzing with energy and rich in melody, new tune 'Memories' is 2 minutes and 30 seconds of nostalgic fun!

The Marras: Sing-along North West indie rock from The Marras... a band formed from the ashes of The Notion & Callow Youth. Big anthems and Smiths-esque guitars on offer with new tune 'Echoes'.

Reluctant Bob and the Lonely Lovers: Robert Baker's (The Crayon Set) musical side project is allowing him to spread his musical wings! Like listening to the Flaming Lips covering the Beach Boys in the neighbour's garden whilst you take a summer nap!

As promised, if you want to check out Nathan Wrigley on Freshly Squeezed you can check out this back episode (you probably should).

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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.