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Nick Ashton Photography
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Photographer specialising in live music & gig photography. Supporter of grassroots music.
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Pete fires up your Saturday night at 6pm with #Pete'sPicks - a little bit of everything from the world of rock and metal.
Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk. If you can't tune in live, catch up on Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 7pm #ERBRadio #NewRock #EmergingRock #RockMusic #RockMusicRadio
November 15, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. VICTOR HUGO
November 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Join Wrighty and Wardy #OnTheRocks tonight at 7pm as they take you from Maid of Stone and beyond.
Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk. If you can't tune in live, catch up on Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 8pm #ERBRadio #NewRock #EmergingRock #RockMusic #RockMusicRadio #EmergingRockBands
November 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Lee takes over the airwaves at 8pm with #FridayNightRockz where he will be spinning the best new rock tracks around
Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk. If you can't tune in live, catch up on Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 10pm #ERBRadio #NewRock #EmergingRock #RockMusic #RockMusicRadio
November 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Kaz has picked up some awesome tracks on her #RockRadar that she is going to share with you at 7pm
Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk. If you can't tune in live, catch up on Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 8pm #ERBRadio #NewRock #EmergingRock #RockMusic #RockMusicRadio #EmergingRockBands
November 13, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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@cryformercy.bsky.social at Grand Central, Manchester on Tuesday evening, for @frflashpointfan.bsky.social Not sure what spooked Kev!
November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Chris brings you his midweek #RockRevelation tonight at 8pm with music from the best emerging rock acts.
Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk. If you can't tune in, catch up on Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 10pm #ERBRadio #NewRock #EmergingRock #RockMusic #RockMusicRadio #EmergingRockBands
November 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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“The Matt Long Tribute - With a Little Help From My Friends” is now available for pre-order! 💿✨

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With A Little Help From My Friends
Tribute album in memory of Matt Long, frontman and guitarist of multi award winning UK blues rock band Catfish
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November 7, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Whether doom metal or space rock is your bag, Craig has his monthly roundup of what's hot on #StonedToDeaf at 6pm
Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk or catch up on Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 8pm #NewRock #EmergingRock #RockMusic #stonerrock #doommetal #desertrock #psychrock #spacerock
November 7, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Lee makes sure your #FridayNightRockz tonight at 8pm with 2 hours of absolute bangers.
Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk or catch up on Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 10pm #ERBRadio #NewRock #EmergingRock #RockMusic #RockMusicRadio #EmergingRockBands
November 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Join Steve and Sam for #NoLemons at 7pm tonight for a Rochester Rocks Festival special featuring all the bands on the line up, along with new releases that have hit the inbox.
Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk or catch up on Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 8pm #ERBRadio #NewRock
November 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Halloween is finally here. The things that live in the dark, forgotten corners will venture out to feed tonight, so beware of the shadows or you may become one of the undead condemned to roam for eternity.
October 31, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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🎶MUSIC REVIEW🎶
The Hot One Two - Virtues
Release date: OUT NOW

“…...'Virtues' is a belter. There’s not even a hint of it being a tricky second album...”

Read the full review on the ERB website.

#NewMusic #MusicReview

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Music Review: The Hot One Two – Virtues
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October 25, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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Some say that listening to #TheSchizophonicShow is like having a musical pinball machine in your head. Join Luke at 6pm to find out if this is true.
Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk. If you can't tune in, catch up on Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 9pm #ERBRadio
October 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Pete has picked the perfect soundtrack to get your Saturday night off to a rocking start, so join him tonight at 6pm for #Pete'sPicks live at www.erbradio.co.uk or listen at your leisure on #Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 7pm #ERBRadio #NewRock #EmergingRock #RockMusic #RockMusicRadio
October 18, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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It's a Schizophonic Saturday on ERB Radio tonight from 6pm as Luke brings you tunes from the worlds of rock, punk, grunge and beyond on #TheSchizophonicShow
Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk. If you can't tune in, catch up on Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 9pm
October 11, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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Evelyn is back tonight at 7pm to rock your world with the #EmpressOfRockShow. Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk. If you can't tune in live, listen at your leisure on #Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 8pm #ERBRadio #NewRock #EmergingRock #RockMusic #RockMusicRadio #EmergingRockBands
October 6, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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In a scene dominated by soundalike bands, Ward XVI not only provide something different but make you remember them by having enough variety in their music to stand by itself as well as taking their staging far beyond others going down the costumed route

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October 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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LIVE REVIEW - RockWich Festival 24 August 2025, Witton Albion Football Club

As the lineup for next year is announced, relive the 10th anniversary of this small but perfectly formed festival and learn why this hidden gem is a must on the emerging rock circuit

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October 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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It's time once again to join the #RockRevelation as Chris returns tonight at 8pm with a packed show. Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk. If you can't tune in live, listen at your leisure on #Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 10pm #ERBRadio #NewRock #EmergingRock #RockMusic #RockMusicRadio
October 1, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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September 28, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Fancy some Pagan Speed Folk, or some Classical/Experimental crossover with Black Sabbath style riffs? We've got you covered. Join Dave and Sam at 8pm tonight for #TheDiscomfortZone. Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk or listen at your leisure on #Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 10pm.
September 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Join Tony tonight at 8pm as he leads you once again into the darkest recesses of #TheRockZone. Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk. If you can't tune in live, listen at your leisure on #Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 10pm #ERBRadio #NewRock #EmergingRock #RockMusic #RockMusicRadio
September 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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What's that you say Steve? There are still #NoLemons on your show tonight at 7pm? Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk. If you can't tune in live, listen at your leisure on #Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 8pm #ERBRadio #NewRock #EmergingRock #RockMusic #RockMusicRadio #EmergingRockBands
September 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Join Evelyn tonight at 7pm for another installment of the #EmpressOfRockShow. Listen live at www.erbradio.co.uk. If you can't tune in live, listen at your leisure on #Mixcloud www.Mixcloud.com/erbradio from 8pm #ERBRadio #NewRock #EmergingRock #RockMusic #RockMusicRadio #EmergingRockBands
September 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM