Martyn Walsh from Inspiral Carpets on 37 years of recording & performing: YNot Series 2026
Arts & Toast with Kirsty Corbett
Monday, 3 August 2026 - 6 minutes
Kirsty from Arts & Toast chats with Martyn Walsh about an incredible 37 years with Inspiral Carpets, reflecting on the band’s journey, the music industry and everything that has changed along the way.Martyn shares his thoughts on how the music industry has evolved, from the early days of Inspiral Carpets to the very different landscape musicians navigate today. But despite all the changes, one thing remains the same: grit, determination and hard work can still take you a long way.It’s a fascinating conversation about music, longevity, the Manchester music scene, perseverance and what it takes to keep going in an ever-changing industry.🎧 Tune in to hear Martyn Walsh and Kirsty from Arts & Toast talk about 37 years of Inspiral Carpets, the realities of the music business and why hard work never goes out of fashion.
