Episodes
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Max Blansjaar to hear about his new album 'False Comforts', plus Nightshift Music Magazine Editor Ronan Munro recommends Wilderness States, and our Connections series continues - where bands recommend bands - as Hannah gets to know Masquerader.
Here's this week's tracklist:
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Kayda May - Caution
Orchid - Any Kind of Love
Noahfinnce - LOVELY LADIES
emily jeffri - INCUBUS
Tongue - Karaoke
Jarki Monno...
Published 06/07/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by CECIL to hear about her upcoming new music and her journey with BBC Introducing.
Plus, Alex has a 15 min house and Techno mix featuring Kash Karma, Flashmob + AndThen, IncA and Gange.
And, there's all the best under-the-radar local musical talent in Oxfordshire and Berkshire, here's this week's tracklist:
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Mackenzie - All They Talk About
feeo - tnteen
Wynona - Sink or Swim
Felicity A - Got2Remember...
Published 05/31/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Baroque 'n' Roll band, Naked Brunch to hear about their debut album Plague Dance.
Plus, Alex was at The Great Escape festival, hear about that, and the boycott of it - with Tendertwin and Gigi Williams.
Here's this week's tracklist:
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Dogmilk - What Can I Say?
Julia-Sophie - Numb
Rubberband Girl - South Suburban Weekend
Waves Rush In - Like A Hero
Jen Berkova - Promise
Ralfe Band - Momentary Collapse...
Published 05/24/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave meets punk rock band BEEF... did he inspire their track 'Dave'?!
Plus, Alex reviews Are You Listening? Festival with The Mezz and Masquerader, there's recommendations from BBC Radio 1, and first play's from Talk in Code and Cave Man.
Here's this week's tracklist:
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CECIL - Follow It Up
The White Lakes - Don't Call Me
Talk In Code - Something Of Nothing
Cave Man - Richest Man On Earth
Mid Air - Turned to Stone...
Published 05/17/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with former Dive Dive members Jamie & Nigel, now reunited as the Exact Opposite, to hear about their debut album Skill Issue.
Plus Alex previews Are You Listening? Festival with Rose Rey and festival organiser Dave Maul, there's first plays from Adders, West Street and recommendations from Jaguar and Jess Iszatt from BBC Radio 1!
Here's this week's tracklist:
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Gigi Williams - Boulder
Burney -...
Published 05/10/24
Welcome to two hours of excellent new music! This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with doctor and rapper Chima Anya to hear about being on Britain's got Talent! Plus, Alex meets rapper Leopard Boy at the Purple Turtle and there's first plays from Leighton Tongue, HYDE and some tips from Radio 1.
Here's this week's tracklist:
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Cameron Hayes - Spend The Night
SISTRA - not where i left u
Spring Major - Everything is Chess
KalemGR & Malvs -...
Published 05/03/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by Flights of Helios to hear about their new single Blame! Plus, Alex catches up with Split The Dealer to get the latest on his EP crowdfunding, and there's all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Here's this week's tracklist:
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Willie J Healey - The Apple
Kah'Nya - King Of The Palace
Dream Phone - fogo
Munboi - UNSAID
Self Help - Enrage Engage
the cloud - friday 22nd
Max Blansjaar - Burning...
Published 04/26/24
Hello from BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire! This week, Dave catches up with nostalgic duo Lilypads and Alex meets South Asian singer-songwriter Manpreet Kundi at Asian Tones. Noice.
Here's this week's tracklist:
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BeNNs - Velocity
Tendertwin - Asking
m4x - Summer Dress
Tilly Valentine - What You Go Through
BlckHry - Let The Sun Shine
Michy Tree - Noise
The August List - God Is In A Wire
Jonny Bombay - Sometimes I Worry
Zoe Badman - Power
dg - stay
Leopard Boy - Colour...
Published 04/18/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by alternative 4 piece South Arcade to hear about the new track riptide from their upcoming EP. Plus, Alex catches up with Ynxg Dave to breakdown his track Famoso, and a first play as Hannah meets Callum McNeill.
Here's this week's tracklist:
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Sketch - The Show
Still Pigeon - Pub Gardens
Who Ate All The Crayons - Tired
GIGSY - I WANT GLORY, BUT I GOT GORE (REPRISE)
Artemas - Cross My Heart
Rose Rey -...
Published 04/11/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Bicester's alt/dark pop musician MANNERS, to hear about her new EP 'Malfunctioning Machine', and being picked to play our line up at Truck!
Plus, there's all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire, here's this week's tracklist:
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BSEARL - Radio (James Hiraeth & Local Remix)
Remorae - Johnny's On The Water
THE MEZZ - Now I Found You
emily jeffri - VERSE
James Carter - Tomorrow
Danny...
Published 04/05/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to the frenetic energy of Tongue, plus Alex catches up with Cameron Hayes at Loud LDN and our Connections series contiues as Hannah meets HööF.
Here's this week's track list:
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Fin Callender - Waiting Here For You
6Nova - O2
Bertie - Retract
pecq - Closer
DEE - Nevermind
Harry Bodley-Scott - King Kong
Lost In Long Play - When You're Near
HooF - Houseplants
Yarni & Give Me Monaco - 6-4
Black Cat...
Published 03/29/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave meets rootsy duo Taylor & Girish, Alex catches up with alternative 4 piece South Arcade at the O2 Academy in Islington and there's a first play from the electro jazz influenced Marble Sun.
Here's this week's track list:
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Dogmilk - Apathy
Wynona - Tell Me What Comes After
Benza - Bars for Days
feeo - it was then that i
Planky - Always Gonna Be Me
Dani Sylvia - You Broke My Mirror
Free House - 22
Jess Tuthill -...
Published 03/22/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave meets post-punk/indie rap genre-blending maverick Leopard Boy, and Alex catches up with electronic producer and DJ Scaefa.
Plus, hear from Zahra Tehrani from YWMP (Young Women's Music Project) as she celebrates 20 years running the charity!
Here's this week's track list:
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RMDYZ and CHAR - Breathe Again
V.I.C - 4am
Orchid - heaven/jealous
Mid Air - Waiting for You
Rhymestar and Telomic - Solero
Namvula - The Crossing...
Published 03/15/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, alternative rock/pop punk artist Noahfinnce tells us about his debut album 'Growing Up On The Internet'.
Plus, Alex catches up with Praise Lubangu and Burney at the Purple Turtle.
And our Connections series with bands recommending bands continues as Hannah meets Empires, Empires.
Here's this week's track list:
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Giant Party - Winning At Losing The Game
Oh Dear - Stuck On You
Tomorrow Bird - Don't Count Me Out
The Nations...
Published 03/08/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave meets pop punk emo band Scene It All, plus Alex catches up with Here At Last after their gig at the O2 Indigo, and there's all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Here's this week's tracklist:
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SISTRA - Never Change
Martha and the Fairy - What I'd Do For The Summer
Ralfe Band - A Day a Week a Month a Year
Alex Butler - Mechanical Bull
Girl Like That - Bad Boys In Bands
Danny Mellin - Midnight...
Published 03/01/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave meets Oxford-based Ecuadorian singer/songwriter Helmut Rhode, Alex catches up with Tom Webber and Hannah's Conneciton's series contineus with doops!
Here's this week's tracklist:
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Prolix & Biometrix (feat. Rhi’N’B) - Let Ur Body Sink
Self Help - Spaceman
Max Blansjaar - Anna Madonna
munboi - Feelings
Waiting for Smith - Small Things
Dolly Mavies - Drown Me Out
doops - Fever Tree
Emma Hunter - Awaken Me
Eliza...
Published 02/23/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with postpunk/synthwave band In-Flight Movie to hear about their new single and adventures in Wales!
Plus, hear Alex's review from Beam Me Up Festival, Hannah brings together the world of love and pancakes... and there's all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Here's this week's tracklist:
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Wilderness States - Split
NAYTiiVE - The Beat
Deyah - Socials
The Kite Society - Powder Keg...
Published 02/16/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave meets metal band Sylosis, Alex previews Beam Me Up festival, and there's the 2nd part of Hannah's guide to producing music in your bedroom with Frannie B!
Here's this week's tracklist:
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Ace Clvrk - Make Sure
Zerowe - 4AM
The Kokroachez - Heroes & Gods
montykeates - Unavailable
Praise Lubangu - Midnight Hour
L!ES L!ES L!ES - Nineteen Ninety Five
Big Drink - Bottle Things Up
Vanessa Van Ness - True True Shot
TV...
Published 02/09/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave meets digital fusion band den of dog, Alex catches up with The Mezz and Adomania at Reading Uni and there's part one of Hannah's guide to producing tracks in your bedroom with Frannie B!
Here's this week's tracklist:
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Empress Linoleum - Fruit
Royal 2000 - Like You’re Mine
Mackenzie - Twenties
Barricane - Night Out
Freddie Bailey - Tides
Elmiene - Open Light (Live from Eurosonic)
Kabir & Finn Flood - Can't Hold...
Published 02/02/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to the woozy indie music of iiis & emerging pop artist Zahra as we play their music for the first time.
Plus, Alex hosts a round table discussion on the Berkshire music scene with Rhiannon from Reading Uni SU Events Team, Dave from Heavy Pop and artist Deva St. John.
And, our connections series continues with bands recommending bands - this week Hannah catches up with Third Lung!
Here's this week's...
Published 01/26/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by reggae and funk band Dubwiser, plus Hannah decodes confusing music industry jargon and Alex hosts a round table discussion about the Oxford music scene with Paul from The Bullingdon, Aiden from Divine Schism and Tamara from All Tamaras Parties.
Here's this week's tracklist:
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Sylosis - Absent
South Arcade - Nepo Baby
Dogmilk - Elephant Man
Noahfinnce - 3 DAY HEADACHE
LVRA - pressure (feat. twst)
Dani...
Published 01/19/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Still Pigeon to hear about their new single '23:10', plus hear what alex got up to on board a secret boat party single launch with Songer, Nightshift Music Magazine Editor Ronan Munro recommends Killer Kowalski and there's loads of new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Here's this week's tracklist:
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Wynonna - Feeling For Edges
m4x - Day by Day
Remember Monday - Laugh About It
Frannie B -...
Published 01/12/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave meets Maddie Ashman to hear about her upcoming EP ‘Something Small’, plus Alex catches up with Rila's Edge and Cameron Hayes at The Gig House, and there's all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
Here's this week's playlist:
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pecq - Closer
Premium Leisure - Choosey
Leah Tolksdorf - Where 2 Go
Joely June - End-All
Logan Cannon - What It Seems
The Bobo - Nonsense
PYCIZ - FREAKY! (feat. Yoshe Rose)
The...
Published 01/05/24
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, it's our Tracks of the Year special, a two-hour mixtape filled with our favourite tunes from Oxfordshire and Berkshire in 2023, it's the compilation album of the year!
Here's this week's tracklist!:
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Willie J Healey - Woke Up Smiling
Wynona - Hurting My Head
The Bobo - Wish I Knew
PLAIINS - Pushing Pins
pecq - Left Behind
Who Ate All the Crayons - Supper
Erin Snape - Lullaby
Dani Sylvia - Feathers
The People Versus -...
Published 12/28/23
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, it's our Christmas special! Dave catches up with Oxfordshire's Act of the Year: Elmiene, and Alex meets Berkshire's Act of the Year: Only the Poets.
Plus, hear from The August list at the In 'A Different Place' all-dayer at The Bullingdon in Oxford, we introduce you to Eliza Flynn as we play her tunes for the first time and there's a sack full of festive tunes from Oxfordshire and Berkshire!
Here's this week's track...
Published 12/21/23