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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 to be rubbish and this […]
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 from the new 4EPs album […]
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 – The Way Loved Used To […]
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 Your Mirror (Andy Warhol)Spiritualized – […]
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 – Once Twice MelodyAndy Bell – […]
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 – Distant SirenTVAM – SemanticsJames […]
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 new material. This show looks […]
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 Duo, Pixies and Gabe Gurnsey. […]
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 Own?Dummy – Angel’s GearWelcome Strawberry […]
30 years ago this week the 1992 Reading Festival took place, it was the year when Nirvana headlined and secured the festivals future for the next few decades. This show looks back at the festival and plays a selection of tracks performed over the weekend. Alongside Nirvana the festival had a strong line-up after several […]