Local Distortion
Based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, Local Distortion is a vibrant media platform championing unsigned and emerging artists in rock, metal, and indie genres. Hosted by presenter Dan Kirk, it spotlights local talent through weekly podcasts, artist interviews, and live sessions.
Core Offerings
- Weekly podcast featuring fresh tracks from Cambridge-area artists, available on major podcast platforms.
- Regular interviews and full-band live sessions filmed and premiered on their YouTube channel.
- Submissions welcomed in WAV or MP3 format from rock, metal, and indie acts, added to the weekly playlist and the "We Are The Alternative" Spotify playlist.
Artist Development Highlights
- Weekly "Track of the Week" selection from submissions.
- Bimonthly public vote crowning the Top 3 bands.
- Grand prize: Free full-band live session at North Acre Recording Studio, professionally filmed by Sam J Lance Photography & Video.
With a strong online presence across podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, and social media, Local Distortion is the go-to hub for discovering and supporting the UK's alternative music scene.