Uncharted Riffs with Josh Dixon and Nick Buxton
Do you struggle finding your next favourite band? Do you spend hours listening to the same old tunes because you don't know what else is out there? Then look no further!
Welcome to Uncharted Riffs, the home of new music. We provide a platform for new, upcoming Music professionals and artists to showcase their craft, personality and ultimately, their favourite Uncharted song.
Episodes
40 episodes
Season 2 Episode 5 - Schizophrenic Simulation (Blight Town)
This week on Uncharted Riffs we are joined by Will and Sam of Nottingham-based hardcore outfit Blight Town. From their exploration into new styles of rock to Nick and Will recalling their latest weird dreams, this is an episode full of sillines...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:29:00
Season 2 Episode 4 - Tasty Bassline (Domesticated Riot)
This week on Uncharted Riffs we have a very special first rollover episode... with Domesticated Riot!!Since they featured in our Man from the Box episode, we have been excited to bring these guys on and we weren't disappointed - Pontus, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:09:58
Season 2 Episode 3 - Heroic Chug (The Haunting)
After many months of discussions, the Uncharted Riffs team had a joyous conversation with the frontman of New Jersey indie rock quintet The Haunting. On this episode, Casey takes us through his inspirations from across the years, his personal o...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:17:18
Season 2 Episode 2 - Red Wine Project (Fallowed Ground)
On our first solo episode of 2026, Nick has on both Ollie and Elly from the Falmouth shoegaze trio Fallowed Ground. Having released their debut EP just last week, the duo had plenty of stories talking about their influences, live experiences an...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:08:01
Season 2 Episode 1 - Dynamite (SUDS)
To kick off our next season of episodes, we have indie emo Norwich quartet SUDS, who walked us through their sophomore album 'Tell me about your day again'. This record as well as their previous work blends a range of influences and genres, fli...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:30:17
NEW YEARS SPECIAL - Live Live Show Show 2025 with George Rutt
To round off the Uncharted Riffs Christmas, we have brought to you a very special New Years episode where we delve into our top live gigs of the year, our most notable "uncharted" songs of the year AND we learn how Nick really got pinkeye... al...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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2:04:16
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Open Up That Cupboard
Merry Christmas one and all from each and every one of us at Uncharted Riffs. We've got just two more episodes before the end of the year, each as special as the last!Up first is our Christmas Special, specifically our Band Names episode...
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Episode 34
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52:26
Episode 33 - Sloppy Seconds (Scustin)
Continuing our Christmas episode train, Josh and Nick were welcomed by Joe and Dan from the Irish post-funk quartet Scustin. Their 2025 album 'Confessions of a Pub Talker' was a top release for Josh, so the Christmas train very much became the ...
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Episode 33
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1:25:48
Episode 32 - Whipped Cream Everywhere (Too Close For Comfort)
On the latest festive episode, Josh and Nick reunite to talk all things pop-punk with Nevada quartet Too Close For Comfort. With two new singles under their belt this year, we felt it wise to make them the focal point of discussion, however men...
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Episode 32
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1:09:48
Episode 31 - Lil Tony Bag-a-donuts (Protect Your Heart)
Continuing our first Xmas run of episodes, this week Nick welcomes "a pop-punk band with breakdowns" - it's Protect Your Heart!Fresh off the back of their sophomore record Gradients, keep an eye on these guys for 2026!PYH Spotify ...
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Episode 31
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2:09:47
Episode 30 - Completed It Mate (Black Lounge)
On the latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, Josh returns for a solo run with indie rock outfit Black Lounge. From their recent experiences and interviews with the BBC to their return from hiatus, Black Lounge has had quite an exciting year, with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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57:37
Episode 29 - Crispy Fosters (Look What Happened)
On the most unhinged episode of Uncharted Riffs to date, Josh and Nick are joined by Brighton pop-punkers Look What Happened. With the conversation ranging from early 2000s pop-punk influences to the world of human/animal relations, this was ea...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:40:23
Episode 28 - Stress Cheese (Start from Scratch)
Despite coming out a day late, this week Josh and Nick welcome Fennella from Start from Scratch, an upcoming Glaswegian "glittercore" punk-rock band. Fave Live Gig - Ep launch at Classic Grand Perfect Song Mashup:...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:07:41
Episode 27 - Melting Pot of Surprises (Slackrr)
This week Josh and Nick are joined by the wonderful members of UK pop-punk trio Slackrr. Following a string of gigs and festival performances (838 in total), Scotty and Cait discuss everything from their many European tour stories all the way t...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:36:39
Episode 26 - You Can Break People (Man from the Box)
On the latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, it was Josh's turn to take the helm on his first solo episode. This time, Josh chatted to the Swedish alternative rock band Man from the Box. With everything from a deep delve into the modern Swedish me...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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1:22:45
Episode 25 - If the Throne Breaks (NARIA)
This week Josh and Nick welcome our Italian friend, Serena from NARIA, to join us on Uncharted Riffs with her diverse mix of pop, rock and alternative picks.Naria Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/naria_band/?hl=enNaria Spotif...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:17:26
Episode 24 - Double-Parked On Transfusions (Lansdowne)
On this week's episode of Uncharted Riffs, Nick and Josh were joined by the very wonderful Glenn, the drummer for the modern rock band Lansdowne. With discussions ranging from their European tour with Ice Nine Kills to recreating a very specifi...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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1:27:25
Episode 23 - Promiscuous Groove (The Howlers)
This week Adam from the Howlers joins us for a fun-packed episode filled with whimsical tales, pub chat and some absolutely cracking riffs.The Howlers Instagram -
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:28:17
BONUS - Ripping Your Knees Off Your Legs (Josh's 25th Birthday)
In the latest edition of "BONUS" episodes, birthday boy Josh and Nick have a hand at creating their perfect festival setlist. Everything from location, food and bands is covered in this extensive look at the ideal music festival. From an underg...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:27:51
Episode 21 - Garish Style (Oxford Symphony Orchestra)
This week on Uncharted Riffs, Grace and Nick from the Oxford Symphony Orchestra join us in a monumental genre shift, giving an education in everything from Truck Festival organisation to Richard Strauss and Beethoven - this was something specia...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:03:03
Episode 20 - Disco Sadness (Wired For Havoc)
This week on Uncharted Riffs, Josh and Nick are joined by Utah-based easycore band Wired For Havoc. Having worked in the underground pop-punk scene for over a decade, both Andrew and Houston enlightened us on their adventures throughout the yea...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:41:07
Episode 19 - Giddy with Excitement (Cheap Suits)
George and Felix from the electric Indie Rock band 'Cheap Suits' join us following their Truck festival success, bringing with them a range that stretches from IDLES and Royal Blood to Sinead O'Connor. Their newest EP 'Kiss Up' is out now on al...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:32:17
Episode 18 - Therapeutic Solace (Kennedy Wallace)
After a brief weekend away trotting around Truck Festival, Josh returns alongside Nick to speak with the wonderful Kennedy Wallace, who walks us through her eclectic mix of indie pop, folk, heavy metal and acoustic - she certainly covered all b...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:27:35
Episode 17 - Embracing The Silliness (Junior Circuit)
On the latest episode of Uncharted Riffs, Nick takes the helm on his first solo interview with "swank elevator" electronic jam rock solo artist Junior Circuit. With his latest album releasing back in June, both Nick and Adam discuss his idiosyn...
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1:28:30
Episode 16 - Gestation of an Elephant (Sam Lambeth)
This week on the Uncharted Riffs podcast we are joined by Sam Lambeth, who brings a 60s/70s mix of classic, glam and acoustic pop rock that reflects his inimitable style that "apparently" sounds like Jake Bugg... we'll let you be the judge!...
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Episode 16
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1:10:14