THE HOST
Verity Petch
Verity is a music journalist, radio presenter and podcast host in the heart of the UK’s alternative community. Growing up immersed in the world of heavy music, gothic fashion, and creative rebellion, Verity found more than just a subculture — she found belonging. The alternative scene wasn’t simply about aesthetics or sound; it was a refuge for outsiders, a space where individuality is celebrated and vulnerability is strength. It shaped her identity, her voice, and ultimately her career.
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As a radio presenter, Verity uses her platform to spotlight emerging and established alternative artists, giving space to the voices that deserve to be heard. She has interviewed bands including Ice Nine Kills, While She Sleeps, and Rain City Drive, bringing both insight and genuine passion to every conversation. Her broadcasting style blends industry knowledge with lived experience — she isn’t reporting on the scene from the outside; she is part of it.
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To Verity, the alternative community is more than music. It is resilience. It is self-acceptance. It is a collective understanding that different is powerful. It’s the reason she creates, the reason she broadcasts, and the reason she continues to carve out space for others who never quite fit the mainstream mold.
THE CO-HOST
Karen
Hey, I’m Karen — and I truly believe my latest mission in life is to change the perception of “Karens” 😅
I’ve come full circle over the past 30 years. I started out as an art student, and now I’ve returned to my roots — painting jackets, bags, and pretty much anything I can get my hands on. And yes… my journey as a tattooist has officially begun!
I pole dance — not for tips, but I’ll gladly accept them haha. I love the gym, pushing my limits, and I’ve proudly run 9 marathons in my lifetime so far.
I’m also a mum to my amazing 26-year-old son. I live on the grounds of an old asylum (figures right!), and I’m recently a widowed dog mum 🥺
Life has been a wild, creative, challenging, and beautiful ride — and I’m just getting started.