Future Hits Monthly – September 2025Unlock the full mag (extended interviews, discount codes & extras) on Patreon — we’re listener-powered and we need our listeners to survive.
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What’s New
• Submission process = simpler. We’ve partnered with Top40poll.com for a single, streamlined form so nothing gets missed.
Submit your music: futurehits.co.uk/submissions
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New & Returning Shows
• The Just Noise Show with Alissa — every 2nd Sunday, 1pm (vibrant interviews + emerging artists).
• In The Studio with Dieter — fortnightly deep-dives.
• Lottie Macro — alternating with Dieter, Sundays 5–7pm (fresh voices, fresh finds).
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Top 10 Tuesdays
Each Tuesday, we reveal the 10 most-played tracks from a featured genre (last 4 weeks).
“You’re not just listening — you’re shaping the charts.”
See this week’s full Top 10 inside the Patreon edition.
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Artists to Watch (by Songs Behind The Music)
Daniel Marshall spotlights five essentials for your queue:
• Holly Nicholson — “george harrison”
After weeks of cryptic “7” teases, Holly delivers a cathartic, career-best bridge — heartbreak turning to clarity.
• Shannon Gillespie — “One For The Road”
A sparkling re-entry: glittering riffs, full-band punch, and giant choruses from one of the UK’s most underrated voices.
• Rosie Gault — “When I Drink Wine” (from Songs From Winter)
Late-night honesty and self-forgiveness; the kind of lyric that sits with you long after the fade.
• Aimie Fleur — “No More”
A soft-spoken boundary-setting anthem — first taste of debut EP Kiss.
• Vienna — “Half Past Red”
DIY Midwest-emo grit, tongue-in-cheek spirit, and a propulsive, candid hook.
Daniel’s full notes and links are in the Patreon edition.
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Feature Interview: Prides — Stewart Brock on healing, control, and starting again
“Now I understand that writing songs will always be my way of processing things… the only language where I can be truly myself.”
“Brand New Start was inspired by a lot of endings… I didn’t release it because I was busy putting myself back together.”
“For the first time it’s something I have total control over — for better or worse.”
“Writing alone was somewhere between giddy freedom — nobody saying ‘don’t do that’ — and the terrifying loneliness of ‘is this even any good?’”
“Funding is real — we didn’t make enough money, so we had to quit. Producing myself is about being self-sufficient.”
“Don’t be precious with your music. People want to connect, so let them.”
“Consistency matters — as consistent as you can be, while still connecting.”
“What I want people to leave with? Joy. Even if you’re crying at the lyrics, if your feet are moving, that’s enough.”
“I have ADHD; my long-term memory is terrible… but my mum at Hampden Park for the Commonwealth Closing Games — she loved it.”
“I’m working on an album with Ash Krajewski — be ready next year.”
Advice to younger self: “Stop beating yourself up… you’re meant to do this. Crack on.”
Full 12-question deep dive — creative risks, independence, and studio notes — in the Patreon edition.
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Get to Know: Harry Wearing (Saturday Showcase)
“I never thought I’d be doing radio… it started with finding tracks I deeply felt — that almost nobody knew.”
“My mum said, ‘just be how you are,’ so I went with that.”
“There was no pressure — I had no clue apart from production, so it didn’t matter if it didn’t work out.”
Most fun moments? “Interviews — 100%. Letting a fan in during the Beth McCarthy chat… and Mackenzie is the funniest interviewee yet.”
Three words for the show: “Energetic, informal, vibes.”
One forever spin: ‘Keep Up’ — Distance Over Time.
Dream guest: David Attenborough — icon.
Off-air surprise: “I used to be in every planespotter group going… also Air Cadets. XD LOL.”
Full Q&A — first-link jitters, on-air growth, and a week-long fantasy festival lineup — in the Patreon edition.
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Partner Spotlight: Bandmade Merch
For unsigned artists, less pain — more gain.
Tim: “The same issues came up again and again: storage, cashflow, and minimum order quantities.”
“Our print-on-demand model keeps upfront costs tiny — low-risk, eco-friendly, and no boxes of unsold tees.”
Loti: “Onboarding is simple — send artwork and preferences; we set everything up. Orders ship within ~10 days, and artists keep the profit.”
“One band recouped setup costs in 30 minutes.”
“We’re UK-made, sustainable where possible, and fair on price.”
2025 trend watch: tees & hoodies lead; try ringer tees — and socks!
Origin story, setup guide, success stats — plus an exclusive £10 off code — are in the Patreon edition.
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Podcast Pick
The Support Act Podcast — Saturdays, 9am
Neave and Caitlin bring stories and honest reviews of live music — with the occasional chatty top 10 list.
Starter episode recs in the Patreon edition.
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Community Love
We’ve just hit 10,300 on Instagram — thank you! Come hang: @FutureHitsRadio
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Keep Future Hits Alive
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