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Radio show – Shoegaze at Norwich Arts Centre

Last week was Independent Music Venue week and BBC 6Music were broadcasting live from Norwich Arts Centre as part of the celebrations. Steve Lamacq was at the venue and discussing live on the radio the many bands who'd played there over the years. For this show I thought it'd be ...

Radio show – 1st February 2023

This show feature a round-up of new releases, reissues and some gig news. Tracks played in this show are: Sonic Boom & Panda Bear - DangerAir Formation - Daylight StormsAphex Twin - OnAdorable - Sistine Chapel CeilingDeary - FairgroundThe Telescopes - The TurnsThe Zephyrs - Can't Tell Us ApartMudhoney - ...

Radio show – 18th January 2023

The first show of the year featuring new releases and gig news as things start to pick up again after the festive period. Tracks played in this show are: Lucy Dacus - Kissing LessonsDaughter - Be On Your WayMogwai - Dry FantasySlowdive - SlomoM83 - Oceans NiagaraMolly - The Golden ...

Radio show – The slow hour

In this week's show we delve into the world of post rock, slowcore, alternative rock or whatever you wish to call it. With it being January and traditionally a slow month I wanted the sound of the show to match this, plus I recently read (and enjoyed immensely) Stuart Braithwaite ...

Radio show – The 1993 show

Over the last few years we've been looking back 30 years at what was going on musically, as we enter 2023 this show travels back 30 years to 1993. Ignoring the huge success of Meat Loaf, Take That and Mr Blobby the original shoegaze bands were releasing their second albums ...

Radio show – The 2022 mixtape

It's the end of year mixtape fuelled by Lemsip and leftover Christmas chocolates. Hardly any talking from me in this show, just back to back tunes featuring some of the best electronic tracks and remixes of the year. In this hour you can hear the following tunes: Andy Bell - ...

Radio show – Christmas tunes

At this time of year we hear the same old songs everywhere we go and usually by the time Christmas arrives (after hearing Band Aid for the 50th time) you feel like you're going crazy. This show aims to play some of the tracks you're less likely to hear in ...

Radio Show – The Best of 2022

Over these shows we look back at some of the best albums and singles of 2022, there were so many new releases this year following the strange years of the pandemic. Three hours featuring some of the best tunes of 2022. Part One Part one features the following tracks: Beach ...

Radio show – 23rd Nov 2022

In this show we round-up the latest music news and new releases. Tracks in this show are: Blonde Redhead - 23Horsegirl - BillyThe Cure - OpenScalping - FlashforwardMark Gardener - The Story of The Eye (Ulrich Schnauss remix)Andy Bell - Lifeline (Acoustic)Whitelands - Born In UnderstandingDIIV - When You Sleep ...
Rave Down - Cover versions

Radio show – Cover versions

As a child albums of cover versions were normal before the Now That's What I Call Music! series came along and changed everything. Loads of these albums were sold in Woolworths and despite the awful music sold well, maybe the Dads bought them for the sleeve! Cover versions don't have ...
Rave Down - 9th Nov 2022

Radio show – 9th Nov 2022

Following the terrible news that Mimi Parker from Low has died this show starts an ends with two of my favourite tunes by the band. We also featured the Spiritualized version of Lord Can You Hear Me? by Spacemen 3 with Mimi sang backing vocals on. There's also a track ...

Radio show – 2nd Nov 2022

This week's show features a heap of fantastic new releases alongside some terrible presenting from myself, my brain and mouth didn't seem to be coordinated in this show. Tracks played in the show are... Alvvays - PharmacistKnifeplay - Lonely SonVacant Garden - Three HeronsHoly Ship - Hail HazeAndy Bell - ...

Radio show – Debut albums

In this show we play tracks from great debut albums. National Album Day 2022 featured the best selling debut albums of all-time so I thought we'd focus on some decent debut albums instead. Tracks played on this show are: Ride - Vapour Trail (Nowhere)Velvet Underground and Nico - I'll Be ...

Radio show – 12th Oct 2022

Plenty of new releases, anniversaries and news this week. Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai released his book, Sigur Ros announced a 20th anniversary reissue of ( ) with bonus tracks, Andy Bell has announced three new EPs and a whole lot more. Tracks played in this show are: Beach House - ...

Radio show – 28th Sept 2022

This show features a round-up of new releases plus a preview of Norwich Psych fest which is happening this weekend. Tracks played on this show: Jay Som - SuperbikeWhite Flowers - Night DriveDaniel Avery - Wall of SleepPye Corner Audio - Warmth of The SunLush - Sweetness & LightSunda Arc ...

Radio show – The 2010s hour

The 2010s wasn't just about ugly politics, social media and skinny jeans, it was also the decade that saw shoegaze be taken seriously again. This was mainly due to the success of bands such as Beach House and DIIV alongside reunions from the original bands whom went on to release ...

Radio show – 14th Sept 2022

In this show we feature the new album from Mark Peters, Red Sunset Dreams features guest appearances from Dot Allison and BJ Cole on his second solo long player. We also play a track from Ride bassist Steve Queralt's new project alongside new tracks from The House of Love, XAM ...

Radio show – 7th September 2022

This show is a round-up of anniversaries, gigs and new releases. Sugar's Copper Blue turns 30, The Jesus & Mary Chain's Darklands turns 35. Kraftwerk and Daniel Avery played Field Day and there was a load of new releases. Tracks played in this show are: Alvvays - Easy On Your ...