Emily Volt talks fragility, fury, and the heavier world ahead
Emily Volt’s songs turn raw feeling into sharp-edged rock theatre, where anger, trauma and self-acceptance all become part of the…
Interview
TuneFountain interviews independent artists, emerging talent and established names with fresh perspectives to share. Our conversations explore the people behind the music, covering songwriting, production, influences, creative decisions and the experiences shaping each artist’s work.
These interviews go beyond release announcements to give musicians space to speak in their own words. You will find honest discussions about new singles, EPs and albums, alongside wider reflections on live performance, collaboration, career development and the realities of building a life in music.
This archive brings together TuneFountain’s latest artist interviews across pop, indie, rock, folk, country, soul and alternative music. New conversations are added regularly as we continue discovering and supporting the artists helping to shape tomorrow’s music scene.
Laura Jayne talks Front Row Festival, North East music and finding her own voice
Laura Jayne has become one of those people who makes independent music feel more connected. Ahead of Front Row Festival,…
Ami Alex: From Blackburn to Blackpool
We catch up with Ami Alex as she starts the year off with a HMV in store gig.
Bring the Noise Set to Pack Sheffield with Grassroots Talent and Future Indie Stars
We talk to Dean Lawrence the man behind the award winning Bring the Noise Festival.
Picture This: Seeing Gigs Through a Lens
We celebrate the audio here as we hear brilliant new new artists every day. However, to bring this to life…
Feelin’ Holy
We travel to Cheltenham for an uplifting gig where the fans pick the bands. The story of how a Facebook…
Can Matilda Pratt find the right Valentine in 2026?
Hi Matilda thanks for making the time to talk to us. Last year, you released...
Emma McCarthy on Petty, petty stories, and her standout year
Emma McCarthy shares the stories behind Petty and reflects on the moments that shaped her year.
Etaoin: A Golden Voice That Redefines Modern Irish Pop
When Etaoin Rowe first began releasing music in 2021, it became clear almost immediately that...
Natalie McCool: Crafting Emotion and Memory Through Sound
Growing up in Widnes, Natalie McCool didn’t just listen to music. She absorbed it. Her...
Mabes on reclaiming her voice with bold comeback single ‘No Regrets’
We chat with Mabes ahead of the release of her comeback single.
MOA: Finding Home in the Hurt – A Profile
Swedish alt-pop artist MOA is no stranger to emotional honesty. From the raw vulnerability of...
Natalie McCool on ‘I Fantasise’, creative independence and a bold new era
After captivating audiences with Memory Girl, Natalie McCool returns with her most dynamic work to...
MOA on rebirth, radical honesty, and what comes next after ‘Born Again’
MOA is stepping into a new chapter.
Introducing Zara Smile…
Last month non-binary musician Zara Smile released their EP Happy and it was instantly one...
Introducing Holly Rolfe…
Midlands-based Holly Rolfe released on of our favourite EPs last year – it came close...
“My relationship with music over the years has been so complicated and intense” – Beth McKenzie Interview
We first spotted Beth McKenzie last year in one of our regular shout-out fests and...
Introducing Georgia Johnson – the humble sunflower’s biggest fan
We’re really excited to catch up with one of our biggest musical hopes – at...
A chat with our fave Cornish export Bailey Tomkinson
Bailey Tomkinson needs no introduction, if you’ve been paying the slightest bit of interest to...
Introducing Jodie Mellor
We catch up with Jodie Mellor to talk about her music
We talk to MOA, the phenomenon behind the best EP of the year
Every year there’s one release that, for us, soundtracks our year. It becomes the album...
We chat to Ria Hanley following the release of her recent single
You’d better get used to hearing the name Ria Hanley. The Liverpool-based country-rock artist might...
Claudia Kate on taking on the system
‘BIG TALK, little girl’ is the best protest song we’ve heard this year, and the...
Catching up with Malka ahead of the release of her new single – ‘Not Alone’
Tamara Schlesinger has had a varied career – from being an accomplished gymnast to featuring...
Catching up with Jemma Johnson on the cusp of what could be her breakthrough year
Jemma proves she's definitely shatterproof
Looking forward with Memory Girl, Natalie McCool
We talk to Natalie McCool about her new album, Memory Girl, her podcast, upcoming tour AND find out who would…
Gabriella Cilmi: Embracing Change and Musical Evolution
As Gabriella Cilmi reflects on her career, it’s clear that her journey has been marked...
A quick catch up with Natalie Holmes
Natalie Holmes is fast making a name for herself in the South West. The Bristol...
Introducing… Abi Hudson
Time to meet seventeen year old star-in-the-making Abi Hudson
Catching up with Natalie McCool
A quick chat with Natalie McCool ahead of the release of her second album