Summer...well almost

Evening campers

Another week gone, another week closer to a well deserved Easter break and it looks like the suns come out to play. It'll be time to head down the beach soon!

So hello to everyone reading this blog...thanks for coming. Do feel free to comment, or contact us in someway and let us know your thoughts about the show. You can get in contact with us over facebook of course, or the email address when we are on air is studio@xpressradio.co.uk so get involved.

Also check out this video for Fatboy Slim's 'Praise You'...



I hadn't seen it until the other day, but its pretty much genius, in fact Fatboy has a few cracking vids! I challenge you to tear your eyes away from this one, Definitely some moves I'll be taking to the Welsh Club floor.

Here's the tracklisting for March 17th
1. Mr Confuse - Lookout Weekend
2. Cat Power - Rockets
3. Gideon Conn - I want you around
4. DJ Shadow - Influx
5. Junior Walker and the Allstars - Shotgun
6. Jurassic 5 - Freedom
7. Toninho Horta - Aquelous Ooisas Todas
8. Blackalicous - The Sky is Falling
9. Jimmy Cliff - Wild World
10. Da Cruz - Sarah
11. Fionn Regan - Snowy Atlas Mountain
12. Flying Lotus - Camel
13. Peter Bjorn and John - Paris 2004
14. Cut Copy (Superdiscount remix) - Lights and Music
15. Tanya Winley - Vicous Rap
16. Eryka Badu - Certainly
17. This is the Kit - Come a Cropper
18. I cube feat Rza - Can You Deal With That?
19. Billie Holiday - I didn't know what time it was


Thanks to everyone who listened in!!
G xx

Last weeks show & Jon Kennedy

Hey guys
Can I recommend this guy Jon Kennedy. He's a DJ and producer from Stockport well worth looking up. He was playing in the basement in town last week and he put out a wicked set, hats off to him. He was previously on our old favorite Tru Thoughts Records, now on Grand Central with this excellent album Useless Wooden Toys.


Here's the music from the 10th march show, pretty late,
Good selection though:
1. Hocus Pocus- Onandon Part 2
2. Mr Ronz- Eskimo
3. Alice Russell- Seven Nation Army (Grant Phabao Remix)
4. Martha Reeves and the Vandellas- Heatwave
5. Pete Rock- We Good
6. Benjamin Zephaniah- Rong Radio Station
7. Souls of Mischief- 93 to Infinity
8. Life Without Buildings- The Leanover
9. Jazzanova- Bohemian Sunset
10. Beastie Boys- Shake Your Rump
11. Thom Yorke- Black Swan
12. Soul & Pimp Sessions- Suffocation
13. Yesterday's New Quintet- Sunrays
14. Gladys Knight & the Pips- It should've Been Me
15. Danca Do Daniel- Parabens
16. LCD Soundsystem- All My Friends
17. Ali Faka Toure with Ry Cooder- Soukora
18. Elbow- One Day Like This
19. Cinematic Orchestra feat. Roots Manuva- All Things to All Men

Great Selection. That last one's blinding.

Jonny

Aim & Herbaliser. What a Night

Listen Again, Worldwide Festival and Future Shorts

WOOOOO

Finally you can listen to our old shows whenever and wherever you like. Unfortunately they arn't in a snazzy little player (which is mainly why its taken me so long to get the shows up), I've given up on the player idea so now its just a simple link to the shows. Of course however the advantage now is that you can download the shows onto your computer and then listen to them whenever and wherever you like, perhaps on your mp3 player, on the bus, or in the car... Ideal!!

Simply move your mouse across to the right-hand panel and get downloading some of our past shows. It doesn't look snazzy but at least the shows are top quality *cough cough*. On the March the 3rd show make sure you skip the first 6 minutes, as we had a few technical troubles and I haven't had the chance to edit them out. So for now just skip forward 6 minutes.

Secondly: Giles Peterson is an amazing DJ and a encyclopedia of jazzy, funky, beats, breaks and hip hop.

Now if you've never heard of him or his radio 1 show I urge you to check out his show, you're sure to find loads of great music, I know I do. Its on 2am till 4am on wednesdays, but of course you can listen to it at more sociable hour via the listen again feature.

Now I'm talking about Giles Peterson because he has what looks like an absolutely sublime festival in Sete in the south of France, and its really quite cheap for a festival. Cheaper than glasto and with a lot better weather. Me and Jonny are considering hitching down there, going to the festival, then hitching back. If anyone fancies it do get in touch. Check out the website here...http://www.worldwidefestival.com/ and see what you think!

Lastly: I thought while I'm on a role I'd tell you about one of my favourite thursday night events; Future Shorts. Admittedly I haven't been for sometime now due to other commitments but I really, really love going. Its the last thursday of every month at the wonderful Chapter Arts Centre - undoubtedly the best place in Cardiff to watch cinema, both arthouse and commercial.

Future Shorts it's basically a short film label and they show loads of great shorts from around the world from music videos to really wierd documentaries about Sword fishing. Its really arty, playing loads of great little graphic and art films alongside mini stories and more. Its amazing and well worth checking out. They've released a DVD too which is well worth a look.

Below I've put a couple of videos just to whet your appetite, there's loads more to see on the Future Shorts YouTube page so take a look.

Last show and catch up on past and present events.

Evening All,

I haven't put a post on here for ages so I thought it about time I got my finger out and typed up a post. First of all i'd like to thank everyone who tuned in to our show on tuesday, we hope you enjoyed it.

It's thursday already, and this week seems to be rapidly slipping through my fingers. Tomorrow looks like its going to be a day chained to the library desk reading about the Cold War; should be fun. Jonny and I are heading to Mr Scruff on Saturday so a part of me is glad the week is rapidly disappearing.

Talking of gigs, Jonny and I, accompanied by Beth, Jake and Gosha (spelling questionable), went to GLAM on wednesday to catch Aim and The Herbaliser. They both played massive 2 hour sets, rammed with amazing tunes, beats, mixing and such like. Both Aim and The Herbaliser played some stonking tunes mixing up all sorts of funk and soul tunes with some heavy beats.

It was quality, quality show, but it would have been nice to have seen a few more people there to appreciate the music and have a good time.

Of course this didn't stop us from busting a groove. In fact I think it probably helped. I woke up today with extremely sore body parts from all the dancing. I honestly urge you to check Aim and The Herbaliser out, whether djing or playing their own stuff. Well worth it.

Anyway enough of my rambling here is tuesdays tracklisting

1. Willie Bobo (dorfmeister mix) - Spanish Grease
2. Bon Iver - The Wolves (Act 1 and 2)
3. DJ Format - We Know Something
4. Os Mutantes - A Minha Menina
5. Joe Tex - A Sweet Woman Like You
6. Aim - The Force Featuring Q n C
7. The Herbaliser - Mr. Holmes
8. The Isley's - Work To Do
9. TM Duke Feat Alice Russell - Knee Deep [Nostalgia 77 treatment]
10. Phoenix - (you can'tblame it on) Anybody
11. Lee Perry - Jungle Lion
12. Mr Scruff - Kalimba
13. Mr Scruff - Music Takes Me Up
14. Hot 8 Brass Band (Diesler remix) - Get Up
15. Kings Of Convenience - I'd rather dance with you
16. Chriss T-T - Preaching to the Converted
17. Pepe Camacho - La Tarara
18. Avalanches - Since I Left You
19. Fat Freddie's Drop - Pull The Catch
20. Midlake - Young Bride

Cheers guys, see you all next week
G x

Hello there

I'm about to jump on a minibus and head into deepest darkest Wales but thought I should get this up first.

Do have a listen to this amazing Camille album- Le Fil.

It's beautiful and very creative. Le Fil means The Thread and a sung note runs right through the album. Most of the sounds, including the percussion, are built up from layers of her voice and her French lyrics fly over the top. Fantastic sound.

Here's the tracklisting from the 24th:

1. Toumani Diabate- Toumani

2. Emiliana Torrini- Tuna Fish

3. The Black Keys- Strange Times

4. Mint Royale (feat. Lauren Laverne)- Don't Falter

5. Bulgarian Radio and Television Choir- Di-Li-Do

6. David Shrigley- Don'ts

7. Camille- La Jeune Filles aux Cheveau Blancs

8. The Rolling Stones- Wild Horses

9. Radiohead (DJ Shadow Remix)- The Gloaming

10. Westbound Train- Please Forgive Me

11. Blackalicious (feat. Gil Scott-Heron)- First in Flight

12. Lamb- I Cry

13. Simian Mobile Disco- Hustler

14. Katzenjammers- Cars

15. Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson- We almost Lost Detroit

16. Le Tigre (LCD Soundsystem Remix)- Deceptacon

17. Lemon Jelly- 75' aka Stay With You

18. Willy Mason- Fear No Pain

19. Jarvis Cocker- Big Julie

20. Orchestre African Fiesta- I Got That Feelin'

21. John Martyn- May You Never

Aim & The Herbaliser playing in Cardiff!

This is big news.

Absolutely legendary music creators and DJs Aim and the Herbaliser are taking to the stage on the 4th March in Cardiff. That would be quite a starting line up at a decent festival never mind our little Glam nightclub! It's thanks to those guys at Cassette Quality who seem to be cropping up more and more. They brought us Ugly Duckling in January and DJ Yoda in February so they know what they're doing!

This could be the best yet though, if you're in the area, make it.

To prove it was just meant to be, I found this Aim EP where he is combining our pigeon and astronaut themes.

Excellent work.

See you there

Jonny

Soul Rebels

Alright there ladies & gentlemen, boys & girls.

I'm feeling pretty good right now; i've just booked my ticket for mr scruffs residency up in manchester. We're taking a pigeon hole road trip, hopefully via some record shops and some greasy food.

Happy Days.

Another extended show went out on fm and xpress last night.

Here's the tracklisting:

1. Bob Marley - Soul Rebel

2. Kings of Convenience - I Don't Know What I Can Save You From (Royksopp Remix)

3. Dave Pike - Mathar

4. Jazz Brothers - Beatitude

5. Fdel - Dusty Fingers

6. Al Green - You've Got The Love I Need Babe

7. Mos Def (RIGHT) - Quiet Dog

8. Barbara Lynn - You Make Me So Hot

9. Regina Spektor - Fidelity

10. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - They Reminisce Over You
11. The Quantic Soul Orchestra - Something That's Real

12. Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (Beedle Remix)

13. Positive Force feat. Ade Olatunji - African In Winter

14. DJ Format feat. Abdominal - I'm Good

15. Joan as Policewoman - Christobel

16. Aaron Jerome - Dancing Girls

17. Badly Drawn Boy - Stockport

18. Neutral Milk Hotel - Two Headed Boy Pt.2

19. Common - The Corner

20. Norah Jones (RIGHT)- Cold Cold Heart

Another fantastic collection I'm sure you'll agree

We'll be back next week 11pm tuesday night

Return of the Welsh Kiddy

Last night made it two weeks in a row in the same slot, incredible stuff. Should mean we're staying there as well so Tuesday 11-12something is official.
Last night G and I were joined once again by the delightful company of Lloyd 'who's the welsh kiddy?' Griffiths, all the way from Curly Joe and Gingers Countdown Conundrums. We were enjoying it way too much to stop yesterday so we kept going til 1, meaning we got a fat load of great music in:

1. Roots Manuva- Dreamy Days
2. Plans & Apologies- Birthday (For G's elderly sister)
3. Zero 7- Warm Sound
4. Natural Self- Shake Down
5. Jose James- Blackeyed Susan
6. Belleruche- Anything You Want (Not That)

7. The Black Keys- So He Won't Break
8. Mr Confuse- Immovel
9. C-Drill, Juice & Mr Rhed- Mbaogu
10. The Go! Team- Bottle Rocket
11. The Bamboos- Can't Help Myself
12. Feist (left)- My Moon My Man (Boyz Noize Remix)
13. Unforscene- This is London
14. Wayne Gorbea Y Su Conjunto Salsa- Dejame Un Lado
15. Belle & Sebastian- The Blues Are Still Blue
16. DJ Shadow- Building Steam with a Grain of Salt
17. Herbie Hancock- A River (feat. Corinne Bailey Ray)

Thanks to the guys that voted in for that last track, it was a close run thing between 'A River' and 'Watermelon Man' in the feature we never intend to try again; Herbie-Hancock-Off

These tracklistings will make a lot more sense when we get the past shows up on here, maybe not long now...

Jonny

Cinematic Orchestra Film

G sent this film my way a while ago and I thought it should be shared again, its incredible.
It's a really original music video over two of cinematic orchestras bestest songs, To Build a Home and Breathe. do check it out.
This link also has an interview with the director to explain the deal in more detail

http://www.creativereview.co.uk/crblog/cr-blog-hosts-new-cinematic-orchestra-film/

The group involved, Up The Resolution, has also done a really cool video for Coldcuts 'Sound Mirrors', worth searching for