Good Good Blood Live at Vibrations Studios
Good Good Blood performs “Will It Ever Burn Away” for our Kirklees Most Wanted Sessions.
Good Good Blood
His music is the product of trusting his ear and his creative vision alike, telling stories in his own interesting way. This is an attribute I am always drawn to in an artist, especially in a genre such as folk. The intimacy of each tale sat alongside his experimental recording techniques make for a unique listening experience, reminiscent of autumn in the countryside.
Good Good Blood & Eve Joné at The Workshop and Loft
He’ll be playing songs from his new album ‘Little Sparrow’ with support from the outstanding talent Eve Joné
Read MoreGood Good Blood & Eve Joné at The Workshop and Loft
Good Good Blood – Seagulls Beach
Nostalgic and sweet-sounding, ‘Seagull Beach’ is a song about “superstitions, and imagery that brings us strength, hope and a will to carry on”. Based in the North, Good Good Blood (also known as James Smith) uses his lyricism to remind us that beauty is everywhere, and that there is happiness in the recognition of this beauty. “The red breast of a robin, the kindness and joy of a rainbow, seagulls swarming on a beach; these types of things often remind me of the beauty that surrounds us and how lucky we are to be here, even when we don’t always feel it.”
Good Good Blood has honoured his folk influences like Bon Iver and Alex G whilst carving his very own path in the industry, and has formed a reputation “for beautiful, affecting and honest songwriting”. With the use of found sound, he sprinkles everyday noises into his music such as birds singing and children playing for a wholesome, grounded and atmospheric experience. Like magic, he conjures up songs from his minimal, lo-fi recording set up and blesses the ears of whoever is lucky enough to come across his work.
Listen here:
Good Good Blood & Georgie Buchanan
Good Good Blood (aka James Smith) has slowly, over the course of a number of EP’s and album releases, built a reputation for beautiful, affecting and honest song writing.
Good Good Blood – Our Bosses
Good Good Blood – Our Bosses: A Heartfelt Exploration of Grief
WRXL Afterparty at Amped
The Wilson’s Republic WRXL event, which celebrated a decade of fostering creative community with the theme of ‘Routes,’ culminated in an absolutely electrifying private afterparty at Amped in Huddersfield.
Seamlessly transitioning the day’s inspiration into a night of community and celebration, the party was curated by us, transforming the venue into a powerful showcase for local talent. Attendees were treated to a diverse and gripping line-up that kept the energy high well into the night. Highlights included the beautiful, honest songwriting of Good Good Blood, the alluring and soulful sounds of vocalist Hannah Rowe, and the complex, yet highly danceable, Psychedelic Rock fusion of Don Gonzo. The celebration reached its peak with Therealdemo, a staple of the West Yorkshire scene, spinning classic and new Funk, Soul, and Hip Hop that kept the floor moving.
Take a look at the Highlights from the event below;
More than just a concert, the afterparty was the perfect, vibrant finale—a powerful demonstration of the collective spirit of the Northern creative scene and a truly triumphant way to cap off Wilson’s Republic’s 10th-anniversary celebration.
Additionally take a look at the highlights from the day event at Bates Mill featuring six speakers from different creative disciplines, they delivered heard honest, inspiring and beautiful interpretations of the event theme ROUTES.
Missed WRXL? Don’t worry – we’ve got the soundtrack. A little gift from us to you.
If you couldn’t make it (or just want to relive the event), we’ve got an official WRXL playlist – featuring the incredible artists who brought the afterparty to life.
Plug in, press play and keep the WRXL energy going 🎧
The WRXL playlist
To celebrate 10 years of Wilson’s Republic special WRXL Routes event we’ve put together an exclusive playlist for the day which covers an epic selection or artists & bands from across the West Yorkshire region.
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/47FJyb7zcCqTWh59H0JGTB?si=sBmXARlyQcm6rvLv-kl4dQ
Get ready to groove to an amazing selection of artists and bands from right across the West Yorkshire region! It’s the perfect soundtrack for a full day of inspiration, insight, and creativity.
Individual event tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wrxl-routes-tickets-1612148482509?aff=oddtdtcreator
WRXL: ROUTES
✨ A full day event packed with inspiration and insight
✨ A line-up of 6 stellar speakers from across creative disciplines like; Lisa Maltby, James Ravenhall, Laura Wellington, James Carbutt, Benaiah Matheson & Anthony Burrill
✨ A live panel for you to ask questions and hear more
✨ Onsite vendors, bar and merch stall
✨ A private afterparty at Amped, Huddersfield with an evening packed with live music and performers brought you to by Huddersfield-based Kirklees Most Wanted featuring the talents of; Good Good Blood, Hanna Rowe, Don Gonzo & Therealdemo.
✨ Social, drinks and community – because that’s what we do.
Clear that schedule or tell your boss to buy you a ticket and pop this full-day event in your diaries:
📅 Thursday 23rd October 2025
Day Event;
📍 The Blending Shed, Bates Mill, Huddersfield ⏰ 11.00am – 6:00pm
Evening Event;
📍 Amped (formerly Brewdog), Zetland St, Huddersfield ⏰ 7.00pm – 11.00pm
WRXL. Routes.
Their theme is ROUTES. In a creative career, there is no one ‘golden path’. Routes will explore the pivots, twists and turns that shape creative careers.