The Soundsphere Magazine Podcast

Midge Ure talks Kate Bush, touring in 2026 and living in TWO WORLDS

There aren’t many artists left who can genuinely say they’ve seen every side of the music industry and still sound hungry. Midge Ure is one of them. From Slik, Rich Kids and Visage, through fronting Ultravox at their most ambitious and co-writing one of the most recognisable charity singles of all time, to a long and winding solo career, Ure’s story is woven into the fabric of British music. He’s been a chart star, a bandleader, a solo artist, a charity organiser, a producer, a survivor.
Yet as he prepares to head out on a substantial UK tour and release Just Words, a new project built around two distinct musical worlds – eight vocal songs and eight instrumentals, fused into one record – he doesn’t sound like someone easing into legacy mode. He sounds like an artist deliberately throwing himself into the deep end again.
There’s excitement in his voice. There’s also something else: nerves.
“No matter how often you’ve done this, and how many records you put out, it’s still flying by the seat of your pants,” he admits. “You’re not sure anyone’s going to like it or not, or get it or not, and especially after a 12-year period.”
For a musician of Ure’s stature to admit that is oddly reassuring. It’s not that the fear goes away; it just becomes part of the fuel.
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Rosemary talks resurrecting Allie in TNA, Raven's influence and Tatum Paxley's success

#tnawrestling #tatumpaxley #tna
As of March 2026, Rosemary is currently involved in a dark, cinematic storyline in TNA Wrestling focused on the resurrection of her former "Demon Bunny" partner, Allie. After spending years apart following Allie's storyline "death" in 2019, the two have reunited for a quest involving the collection of the "Seven Deadly Sins" to restore Allie to life. For more on this story, visit: https://www.soundspheremag.com/

John 5 on emotional Mötley Crüe shows, touring the UK solo and his FAVOURITE guitars!

#robzombie #mötleycrüe #john5
There’s something uniquely fitting about talking to John 5 while he’s stood up and in motion. Even offstage, he radiates the restless energy of someone who would rather be playing than doing almost anything else, except for talking to us about how excited he is, of course! Right now, life is moving pretty bloody fast for the guitar legend who has performed with countless rock, alternative and metal greats, including Rob Zombie, David Lee Roth and oh yeah, Mötley Crüe!
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Danny Garland and DREEM WEAPONS talk Phoxjaw and creative rebirth

#altmetal #alternativerock #phoxjaw
Dreem Weapons, one of the newest alternative metal bands in the UK, fully admit that their creative journey is fuelled by a lot of caffeine and approximately four hours’ sleep per night. In the space of a handful of months, the geographically scattered five-piece has rehearsed one weekend at a time. Members of Dreem Weapons, including vocalist Danny Garland, also known for his work in the band Phoxjaw, are dotted across the UK.  Rehearsals happen once a month.
They are writing some of the most technically demanding material of their collective careers. There is no room for winging it. After years fronting the proggy, metal powerhouse of Phoxjaw, Dreem Weapons is more of a reset for Danny. “It feels like this band is just about making music,” Danny explains. “We’re not interested in being part of any scene. It’s about the art and the music.” That ethos runs through everything they do. For more visit: https://www.soundspheremag.com/
This unique five-piece made up of experienced musicians from all corners of the UK, have already defied all odds to bring this band to life. Self-sufficient, the band are heading out to new areas of the UK to bring this vison to life in support of ‘Angels Of Rain’ releasing February 27th 2026.
The UK tour will be visiting … 5th March - Islington Mill / Salford 6th March - Dive HU5 / Hull 7th March - Mist Rolling Inn / Nottingham 8th March - Dead Wax / Nottingham

Interview: Shotzi Blackheart Is Ready to Make History in Women’s Super Strong Style 16

Soundsphere’s exclusive PROGRESS Wrestling interview with Shotzi Blackheart ahead of Women’s Super Strong Style 16, discussing her GCW deathmatches, UK wrestling, and horror-inspired persona.
When PROGRESS Wrestling announced that Shotzi Blackheart would be entering the first-ever Women’s Super Strong Style 16 tournament, it was a historic moment for British wrestling.
For those new to the British scene, PROGRESS Wrestling has been central to British wrestling since its founding in 2012. Known for its wild crowds and talent pipeline that has helped launch stars onto global stages, Super Strong Style 16 has long been its flagship tournament. This year’s Women’s edition represents a landmark evolution for the promotion, and Shotzi Blackheart is front and centre of the tournament.
“This is pretty awesome,” she says, speaking ahead of her participation in the Women’s Super Strong Style 16. “It’s such a historic tournament, so it’s fantastic that women’s wrestling is in the spotlight for PROGRESS 2026. I’m completely humbled. I feel so good just to be a part of it.”
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Tom Hannifan talks TNA's top UK talent, the key to Rosemary's longevity, the future of Leon Slater

#tnaimpact #tnawrestling #nxtna
Total Nonstop Action broadcaster, Tom Hannifan gives Soundsphere his views on modern wrestling journalism, his favourite UK talent and much more in this revealing interview about TNA's new AMC era, the NXT/WWE partnership and his own career.
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Chris Jericho talks reinventing himself in 2026, Fozzy's UK tour, future acting roles

Chris Jericho is set for an incredible year in 2026. Here, he chats to Soundsphere's Dom Smith about his plans for the rest of it, ageism in music and wrestling, his happiness and much more!
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Ryan Nemeth comments on a potential feud with big brother Nic in TNA, partnerships with AMC and WWE

#tnaimpact #tnawrestling #amc
Ryan Nemeth is an American professional wrestler, actor, and writer, known for his work in TNA (Total Nonstop Action) Wrestling as "The Hollywood Hunk," and as the brother of fellow wrestler Dolph Ziggler (Nic Nemeth). He's wrestled under various names like Briley Pierce, held titles in OVW and FCW, and gained recent prominence in TNA, especially after teaming with his brother, experiencing success like pinning Jeff Hardy.
Key Aspects of His Career:
Early Career: Trained at Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) and Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), winning tag team championships in both. Ring Names: Known as Briley Pierce (WWE developmental) and Ryan Nemeth (main roster/indies).
TNA Wrestling: Joined TNA, finding significant success, including tag team gold with his brother. Recent Success: Felt his success was growing with TNA's partnership with AMC and growth in viewership, as noted in early 2025. Brotherly Bond: His partnership with his brother Dolph Ziggler (Nic Nemeth) was a successful experiment in TNA.

Rick Maguire discusses Pile’s sonic growth, the power of political protest music

Rick Maguire of Pile chats to Soundsphere's Dom Smith about the impact of the band's earlier material, the power of protest songs and much more!

Kevin Smith reflects on Dogma’s legacy, Tusk and Moose Jaws similarities between comedy and horror

Soundsphere’s Christina Brennan chats to actor, director and comedian Kevin Smith about the 25th anniversary of his iconic film Dogma (1999).
It’s been twenty-five – or as Kevin Smith jokes, “twenty-six, but like the Catholic Church, we stretch our truth a little” – years since the release of Dogma. The film’s brilliant and eye-catching blend of theology, satire, and slapstick first satirized Catholic theology, and scandalized the devout, and delighted cinephiles in equal measure.
Now returning to cinemas for its anniversary release, Dogma remains a lightning rod for debates about faith on film and the limits of free speech. When I catch up with Smith over Zoom, he’s relaxed and sipping from a giant mug emblazoned with “Clerks Forever” (a nod to the film that cemented his place in indie cinema history). He’s just wrapped a U.S. tour celebrating Dogma’s re-release, and though he’s older and mellower, he’s still the same compelling storyteller he’s always been.
More here: https://www.soundspheremag.com/features/interviews/kevin-smith-on-faith-satire-and-25-years-of-dogma-1999