In an unprecedented return to fame as the geniuses behind the Uncharted Riffs theme tune, The Expandables come back together one last time to join Josh/Nick on the Father's Day Special. Through a mix of blues, rock, jazz and Tina Turner, we explore the influences that went into the greatest 45sec intro music the Podcast world has ever seen! This is one that's been long overdue - remember to download, like and review us 5 stars!

The Expandables Instagram: @expandables_6

Uncharted Riffs Instagram: @unchartedriffs

Paul:

Fave live gig - Party in the Park, Hildenborough Rec

Perfect Song Mashup:

Lyrics - Never Tear us Apart (INXS)

Vocals - Brendan Urie (Panic! At The Disco)

Guitar Riff - Still Got the Blues (Gary Moore)

Bass - Level 42

Pete:

Fave live gig - Simple Minds, Morzine

Perfect Song Mashup:

Lyrics - Dignity (Deacon Blue)

Vocals - Addicted to Love (Tina Turner live version)

Guitar Riff - She Sells Sanctuary (The Cult)

Drums - Stewart Copeland (The Police)

Uncharted Song - One Way Street (Nine Below Zero)

This week's guest, Way More So, bring their swanky skate-punk style to the Uncharted Riffs podcast, giving us a flavour of alt-rock, groove metal and pop punk influences that shape their upcoming releases, as well as introducing us to their muse - Dandi the Bald Cat.

Way More So latest single "Yeah Yeah You're Right" - https://open.spotify.com/track/0y9w6Ri8bc7MhsFUYQcicn?si=IE8d56giTqGEVICmUXLKWA

Way More So Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5s55upXuPABL3ULEqgtLdD?si=OSOY89kYRg-ShAh1cNizEQ

Way More So Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/waymoreso?igsh=aHVpczliMzFsazRv

Uncharted Riffs Instagram - @unchartedriffs

Uncharted Riffs Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6o0XLUU6RbAXeF3kKNYzEZ?si=VvCGT0haTS6-SrnBiWgm1Q

Uncharted Riffs Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/uncharted-riffs-with-josh-dixon-and-nick-buxton/id1806415170

Tiz - Lead Vocals/Guitar

Fave Live Gig - Debut Way More So gig (Aug 2024)

Perfect Song Mashup:

Lyrics - My Hero (Foo Fighters)

Vocals - Bro Hymn (Pennywise)

Guitar Riff - Chelsea Smile (Bring Me The Horizon)

Drum/Bass - The Decline (NOFX)

Tito - Bass

Fave Live Gig - Debut Way More So gig (Aug 2024)

Perfect Song Mashup:

Lyrics - Gold Steps (Neck Deep)

Vocals - Dr Rock (Motorhead)

Guitar Riff - Psycho Holiday (Pantera)

Drum/Bass - Eddie the Butcher (Rancid)

Uncharted Song - Waking Up (Lucky Hit)

From the depths of Eastern Canada, Logan and Mike from Daysick join us this week to talk through their top Uncharted Riffs, with an eclectic mix of hardcore, punk and emo goth rock that encapsulates everything that's great about their music.

Daysick Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/daysickband?igsh=MXN6cnN6MXF6bmhlbg==

Daysick 'Good Riddance' track - https://open.spotify.com/track/7zCUJVfNxMDv4U2z9OlT81?si=Q_cSY2xdQda1M1iRUSpl6Q

Daysick Album Release Party (5th July) Tickets - https://www.instagram.com/p/DKZnDQDPM0g/?igsh=aG05dDRldnN4MDU=

Uncharted Riffs Instagram - @unchartedriffs

Mike:

Favourite Gig - Open Mic at Rock Bottom bar

Perfect Song Mashup

Lyrics - Swing Life Away by Rise Against

Vocals - Smooth Sailing (Live) by Queens of the Stone Age

Drums - White Washed by August Burns Red

Guitar Riff - Bulls in the Bronx by Pierce the Veil

Logan:

Favourite Gig - Solo show at Gus' pub

Perfect Song Mashup

Lyrics - Pieces by Sum41 and December [again] by Neck Deep

Vocals - Welcome to the Black Parade by My Chemical Romance

Guitar Riff - River Below by Billy Talent

Drums - Helena by My Chemical Romance

Uncharted Song - Firestarters by Sawyer Hill

After some last minute guest rearrangement chaos, Mike from OLD NEON stepped in to give us his Uncharted Riffs, filled with a combination of "pounding" post-hardcore, electric emo and just a sprinkle of Disco/Pop.

OLD NEON latest 'Resolutions' EP - https://open.spotify.com/album/2y3PYR1RgTlb2MGmvygBHJ

You can find OLD NEON on Instagram @oldneonmusic

You can find Uncharted Riffs on Instagram @unchartedriffs

Uncharted Riffs Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4igfp5xxq0pB1oBqQvyHck?si=KFS6Ng4MSs21DgUEhETNzw&pi=VohomlL3Qi2f0

Favourite Live Gig - First Headlining Show at Club Cafe (June 2023)

Perfect Song Mashup:

Lyrics - Sunset by the Midnight

Vocals - Ask the Lonely by Journey

Guitar Riff - Daphne Blue by The Band Camino

Drum/Bass - Bury your Head by Saosin

Uncharted Song - Nothing Left by Rain City Drive

This week Ian from Midlands-based 4-piece indie rock band darkmaterial joins us to spill the proverbial beans about his Uncharted Riffs. Following the release of their latest single 'Juliet', Ian takes us through some of the band's best moments as well as the songs that have defined their sound - this is one you don't want to miss!

darkmaterial - @darkmaterial1

Latest Single 'Juliet' Out on all platforms NOW!!

Uncharted Riffs Instagram - @unchartedriffs

Uncharted Riffs Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4igfp5xxq0pB1oBqQvyHck?si=KFS6Ng4MSs21DgUEhETNzw&pi=VohomlL3Qi2f0

In a very special first bonus episode of the podcast, Nick talks us through his biggest 12 songs across his first 25 years of his life to celebrate his quarter-century birthday. Ranging from Busted through to Neck Deep, with a sprinkle of Uncharted Riffs weirdness, this episode has something for everyone.

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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6o0XLUU6RbAXeF3kKNYzEZ?si=VvCGT0haTS6-SrnBiWgm1Q

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/uncharted-riffs-with-josh-dixon-and-nick-buxton/id1806415170

Uncharted Riffs playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4igfp5xxq0pB1oBqQvyHck?si=tdCGkcPKQpKdZjnE9lW2jA&pi=6Acp75J6QLmRE

Nick's 12 songs playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7lKAGvV2whgqNumKImdlaX?si=4aw9wtpTTFqHgBwwrIdsBQ&pi=uCrNIkXnRgmyK

Punkstance podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/28z6L2E6dXVOsnu5yyZyXb?si=f3LiO-iKScS_QWmjbw0OrQ

This week Guinevere and Alex from Space Octopus Cartel join us to share their Uncharted Riffs, taking us from the sci-fi rock of their most recent MEGAFAUNA EP through to their influences from around the world - this is one you won't want to miss!

Space Octopus Cartel - @spaceoctopuscartel

Latest EP 'MEGAFAUNA' Out on all platforms NOW!!

Uncharted Riffs Instagram - @unchartedriffs

Uncharted Riffs Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4igfp5xxq0pB1oBqQvyHck?si=KFS6Ng4MSs21DgUEhETNzw&pi=VohomlL3Qi2f0

Guinevere:

Fave live gig - Camden Assembly

Drum/Bass - Against the fall of night (Sungazer)

Vocals - Way Too Long (Courney Swain/Bent Knee)

Lyrics - Salt (Caligula's Horse)

Guitar Riff - Pareidolia (Haken)

Alex:

Fave live gig - Camden Assembly

Drum/Bass - Hysteria (Muse)

Vocals - Funeral from Royal Albert Hall (Devon Townsend)

Lyrics - Being Sad in Canada :(

Guitar Riff - Triptych (Arcane Roots)

Uncharted Song - Mask Machine (Flying Colors)

This week both Mariusz and Deniz from Köln-based Synth Rock 5-piece CATTLEYA share with us their musical match-ups, with influences from Muse all the way to Beyonce - you won't want to miss this!

CATTLEYA Instagram - @cattleyaband

CATTLEYA Latest Single 'Cowboys in Space' - available on all streaming platforms now!

Uncharted Riffs Instagram - @unchartedriffs

Uncharted Riffs Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4igfp5xxq0pB1oBqQvyHck?si=KFS6Ng4MSs21DgUEhETNzw&pi=VohomlL3Qi2f0

Mariusz:

Favourite Live Gig - Billy Talent

Perfect Song Mashup:

Drums/Bass - Hysteria (Muse)

Vocals - Given Up (LinkIn Park - Chester Bennington)

Lyrics - Under your Scars (Godsmack)

Guitar Riff - Into the Drone (The Cost)

Deniz:

Favourite Live Gig - Faber

Perfect Song Mashup:

Drums/Bass - Runaway (Jamiroquai)

Vocals - Listen (Beyonce)

Lyrics - KraftKlub

Guitar Riff - Red Flag (Billie Talent)

Uncharted Song - Songs für Liam (KraftKlub)