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About Me

Hello! I run an mp3 blog called Keep Hope Inside which I launched in May 2006 because I had nothing to do until I ventured to university. In 2007, I branched into podcasting, which is basically like the radio but better. Over 100,000 webpage hits and 13,000 podcasts downloads later, I think it's going pretty well. Either way, Keep Hope Inside showcases the best new artists around and also some of the more underrated, journeyman bands who haven't achieved the success they deserve.I like to think of the blog as...err...Popjustice meets XFM? The emphasis is admittedly largely on new unsigned British acts - some of the acts I've mentioned have since gone onto sign fancy record deals, such as Cajun Dance Party, I Was A Cub Scout and These New Puritans - but more seasoned artists such as The National, Mark Ronson and the Manic Street Preachers have also featured on the blog. It's not all about "indie" either, I've featured acts like The Riff Raff, Estelle, Riz MC etc and hope to have a wider variety of bands in the future. And even the likes of Girls Aloud make sporadic appearances!If you'd like me to listen to your tracks, then just add me or message me politely. I always give bands a listen (eventually!), and if I like it, I'll probably get in touch about appearing on my blog or podcast. If I don't, I'll keep quiet - my blog's about celebrating music not trashing people for doing what they love doing.If anyone has any suggestions for exciting new (or old!) bands I should write about or appear on my podcast then feel free to send me a message/email me at dass695[at]yahoo.co.ukCheers! Saam x

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I'd like to meet:

People who say nice things like this: "what a gentlemen you are indeed" Alex (The Riff Raff) "nice podcast" Stephen Bass, co-founder of Moshi Moshi records "I really like your blog!" Whiskas (Forward Russia!/Dance To The Radio records head honcho) "well enjoyed yr last podcastthingy" Alexei (Johnny Foreigner) "Music For Robots, Keep Hope Inside and You Ain’t No Picasso are absolutely wonderful" tamboosh, onehundredb.com "Saam from 'Keep Hope inside' is a blogger, podcaster and all round top bloke who champions lesser known and 'underrated' bands." Deci (The Jane Bradfords) "I have been endlessly inspired by Keep Hope Inside and also Good Weather For Airstrikes. both are wonderfully coherent and have introduced me to some new artists well worth hearing." Jamila, fuckingdance.blogspot.com "you do realise that ure a massive cunt dont u? this blog is the biggest pile of shit ive ever seen. get a life u wanker" anon, January 2007

My Blog

Keep Hope Inside Podcast 9

Keep Hope Inside Podcast9 (33.4mb, 36:32)Intro (created from samples by Michael Oster)1) A Classic Education - Stay, SonMajestic orchestral Italo-Canadian pop2) Barringtone - Snakes In The Grass (Fran...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:46:00 GMT

Keep Hope Inside Podcast 8

Keep Hope Inside Podcast8 (30mb, 32.49mins)Intro (created with samples by Michael Oster)1) Super Tennis - Super Tennis Theme SongA bizzarely thrilling concotion of screamo, math and indie pop.2) Eugen...
Posted by on Mon, 02 Jun 2008 08:46:00 GMT

Keep Hope Inside Podcast 7

Keep Hope Inside Podcast7 (29.35, 27mb)Intro (created with samples from Michael Oster)1) Frightened Rabbit - The Modern LeperAnthemic Scottish folkpop with mega drum fills. Amazing.2) Esser - I Love Y...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 18:07:00 GMT

Keep Hope Inside Podcast6

Keep Hope Inside podcast6 (28.50, 26.4mb)Intro (created with samples from Michael Oster)1) The Joy Formidable - Cradle2) Marvins Revolt - Deliberate Deeds 3) My Amiga - Tongue Ties & Alibis4) Fanf...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:52:00 GMT

Keep Hope Inside Podcast5

Keep Hope Inside Podcast5(29.34, 27mb)Intro (with samples from Michael Oster).1) Jonquil - Lions 2) Make Model - Glasgow's No.1 Most Wanted 3) Nic Nell - It's A Trance Off4) Lo-Fi Culture Scene - Catc...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Oct 2007 09:21:00 GMT

Keep Hope Inside Podcast4

Keep Hope Inside Podcast4 (34.06, 31.2mbs)Intro (with samples from Michael Oster)1) 4 Or 5 Magicians - Forever On The Edge2) Safetyword - Skull Moneybox3) Jeniferever - Ashes To Ashes4) The Hot Puppie...
Posted by on Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:47:00 GMT

Keep Hope Inside Podcast#3

Now that I've finally finished exams and have nothing better to do, here's podcast number three. You can listen to it before downloading if you like at Keep Hope Inside, or download away below if you'...
Posted by on Sun, 20 May 2007 15:18:00 GMT

Keep Hope Inside Podcast#2

Here's my second podcast, for more details and a chance to listen to it before you download go to Keep Hope Inside. Hope you like it! Keep Hope Inside Podcast#2 (27.13, 24.9mbs)Intro (with sample...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:42:00 GMT

Keep Hope Inside Podcast#1

So this was the first of many (hopefully!) podcasts that I did for my Keep Hope Inside mp3 blog. You can either download below or go to my blog and listen there first before thinking about taking...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:11:00 GMT