This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast: Alex West sits in - he catches up with four piece alternative rock band Glass Bridges to hear about their new single 'Breathe' & playing live. Plus, there's all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Here's this week's track list: • Stud Farm Mafia - So Pretty Re:O - Crimson Desire Michy Tree - RIP Glass Bridges - Painted Skies Glass Bridges - Breathe haemoGOBLIN - NO WAY The Jacques - Ramona Beth Zero - Clo...
Aug 14, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast: Dave catches up with Niki Kini ahead of playing the BBC Introducing stage at Reading & Leeds! Plus, we're at Wilderness with Blue Bayou, Alex finds out about Reading's free Riverbeats festival, and there's tips from Jaguar and Alyx at BBC Radio 1. Here's this week's track list: • Caesar - Glow Rubberband Girl - Supercynical Unbelievable Truth - Funny Peculiar Haints - Punchline Blue Bayou - Hide & Seek Means of Produc...
Aug 08, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast: Dave's got live tracks and interviews from our stage at Truck Festival 2025! The team catches up with Jojo Blyth, Big Fear, Shock Horror, Tongue, Phoebe Rea, Baby Maker, Secret Rivals, Chima Anya, Arimea and Danny Mellin. Plus, hear from Richard Binning - the farmer who lets Truck Festival happen in his field, Festival Coordinator / Truck Trust manager Jasmine Dunston... and the brothers who started it all - Joe and Robin Ben...
Aug 01, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast: Powerful vocals, emotionally charged storytelling and infectious melodies - Dave meets Mackenzie ahead of releasing her upcoming debut EP. Alex catches up with The Kites, Better Heaven and Girl Like That - live at Truck as the festival gets underway! Plus, there's tips from Jess, Jaguar and Alyx at BBC Radio 1, and all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Here's this week's track list: • Hannah Jane Lewis - Ch...
Jul 25, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast: get ready to bounce off the walls with the latest track from Munboi’s ‘Weekends’ project. He's been teaming up with some of Berkshire’s finest and joins Dave to tell us all about it! Plus, Alex meets up with Lucy Leave at The Rusty Bicycle street party in Oxford to hear about their new double album, there's picks from Jess, Jaguar and Alyx at BBC Radio 1... and all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Here's t...
Jul 18, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast: Soft sung vocals, laid back rap, bouncy kicks and heavy bass - Dave catches up with the excellent Empress Linoleum to hear about her EP and new single 'One Way Road'. Plus, Alex meets electro producer MIETTÉ. at Windsor's Other Space Arts, we look forward to the always spectaular Wilderness Festival with Australia's The Jungle Giants, and why did Stornoway perform an impromtu gig beside side of a broken-down Eurostar? Find ou...
Jul 11, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Bethany Weimers to hear about her new EP - The Story I Breathe. Plus, Nightshift Music Magazine Editor Ronan Munro recommends a track from Girl Like That, we've a little bit of Glastonbury magic with Supergrass live on the Pyramid stage, Lunar Kites tell us about their upcoming Doctor Who-themed gig, there's tips from Jess and Alyx and BBC Radio 1.. and all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berksh...
Jul 04, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with The Mighty Redox to hear about their new album Love's A Demon... and plans for their 30th anniversary! Plus, Alex West has an excellent surprise for V.I.C - who will be playing on the BBC Introducing stage at Reading and Leeds! There's tips from Jess Iszatt, Jaguar and Alyx Holcombe at BBC Radio 1, and all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Here's this week's track list: • Zach Loizou - ...
Jun 27, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, blending emotional lyricism with hypnotic guitar melodies, Dave introduces you to Jessy Blakemore as she releases her debut single. Plus, Alex catches up with Shock Horror at their Truck store gig in Oxford, there's tips from Jess Iszatt and Jaguar at BBC Radio 1, and all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Here's this week's track list: • Big Fear - Mildew Ace Clvrk - You & I Gordo Francis - We could run...
Jun 20, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, bringing together an emotionally rich blend of celtic-infused cinematic pop, Dave meets Roseanna to hear about her first solo single... and acting in the Harry Potter films! Plus, hear what Alex West got up to at SXSW London with Alex Blyth, there's first plays from Pedro Santos, The Kode, RUDI and Luke Jones, tips from Jess and Jaguar at BBC Radio 1, news from YWMP on their new gig/performance space... and a lovely tribute t...
Jun 13, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with the incredible Jack Goldstein as he releases his new album, which he describes as a 'hyper-country' odyssey through the backwoods of love, identity and resilience in the face of a world turned upside down. Alex West meets Danny Mellin, backstage at The Grace in Islington, to hear about what he's been up to, his upcoming album... and what he thinks about headlining our stage at Truck festival this year! Pl...
Jun 06, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with singer/songwriter Eliza Flynn to hear about her debut album Dirty Angel. Plus, hear Alex's report from the Late Spring Folk Festival at Dummer Down Brewery in Basingstoke, our Connections series continues - where bands recommend bands - this time Rilee gets to know Panic Button, and we've got a live track from Artemas at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend! Here's this week's track list: • Axwell - Lights Go Out (f...
May 30, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave gets to know the amazingly talented Maddie Ashman, Alex hears from The Jacques at The Great Escape Festival, there's first plays from Kathryn MacLennan, Kelly Michaeli and Revenant, plus tips from Jess and Jaguar at BBC Radio 1! Here's this week's track list: • Ace Clvrk - Addicted Jess Fitz - Fool's Gold Baby Maker - Rather Be In Berlin Kelly Michaeli - Pylones Kanadia - Going Nowhere Camille Baziadoly & The Filthy ...
May 23, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by Low Island to hear about Bird - their 10-track new album. Plus, Alex West reviews Reading's Are You Listening? Festival with Shock Horror and doops, and there's all the latest new music from Oxfordshire & Berkshire! Here's this week's track list: • Gigi Wilde - becky Mackenzie - State I'm In montykeates - WORTH LESS Eliza Flynn - Angel Pet Twin - I Want to Win Remember Monday - What the Hell Just Happened...
May 16, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast... Kah'Nya joins Dave for a chat and live session - watch her playing Number 1 here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l94407 Plus, Alex catches up with The Amazons for a deep dive into their 21st Century Fiction album - hear the full version on BBC Sounds here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l9484k, we hear what's planned at Reading's multi-venue Are You Listening? Festival with organiser Dave Maul, there's tips from Je...
May 09, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast... Dave's joined by Isaac Stuart for a chat and live session - watch the video here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l7r24b Plus, Alex catches up with Rubberband Girl after her gig at Servant Jazz Quarters in London, there's a first play from Bang Mary, and tips from Jaguar and Alyx at BBC Radio 1! Here's this week's tracklist: • Pandar - Angel Numbers (feat. Dono Sio) Zahra Haji Fath Ali Tehrani - Say Something Hannah Jane...
May 02, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast... Dave catches up with Zerowe ahead of releasing his new album 'The Ferry Falling from the Sky' - and he played Parallel Lines - live in session for us - watch the video on BBC Sounds here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l6c0nt Plus, hear about 'Radiohead Reimagined’ with the London Concertante, and Montykeates gig at The Underworld in Camden! Here's this week's tracklist: • Matilda Pratt - Ruin Our Friendship bedd - Walk...
Apr 25, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast... Alex West sits in for Dave - he's joined by Rose Rey for a chat and live session! Watch her play Wasted on You (midnight version) live in session here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l52lfs Plus, we catch up with Matt from The Amazons, Pete Wheeler from Readipop Fiesta, hear how Record Store Day went in Reading, and there's all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Here's this week's tracklist: • FIVER - ...
Apr 17, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast... You might know him from Oxford's Cowley Road.. you might know him from Game of Thrones! Dave's joined by musican and actor Toby Sebastian to hear about his new album 'Eyes Light Up'.. and he plays the title track live in session, watch that on BBC Sounds here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l3pjwr Plus, Alex takes you behind the scenes at the annual BBC Introducing Maida Vale away day - including a live track from Fiona...
Apr 11, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast... Dave's joined by HööF for a chat and live sesssion ahead of releasing their new single 'Paisley'. Watch them playing Funfair for us live in session! https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l29y40 Plus, Alex catches up with Mount St. Helen and Split The Dealer at The Bullingdon, there's a first play from Maud’s Dog, tips from Jess, Jaguar and Alyx at BBC Radio 1 and all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Here's ...
Apr 04, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast...Dave meets Newbury's Juliette The Band ahead of releasing their debut album 'Little Bits of Everything We Like'. Plus, hear Alex's report from the Oxfordshire Music Scene night at Common Ground Oxford with Shock Horror and Baby Maker. And, there's all the lastest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire, here's this week's tracklist: • Remember Monday - What The Hell Just Happened? Georgie O'Brien - Breathe (feat. Indigo Eye...
Mar 28, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast...Blending introspective lyrics, melodic sensibilities & memorable hooks - Unbelievable Truth join Dave for a chat & live session! Watch the live recording here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0kzgknz Plus, hear our report from the Electronic Music Open Mic at Firefly in Reading, there's tips from Jess, Jaguar and Alyx at Radio 1, artists played for the first time... and all the latest new music from Oxfordshire &...
Mar 21, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast... fusing together dreamy synth and pop-punk sounds, Dave introduces you to the music of Nick Magenta. Plus, there's first plays from HIFEELINGS and Louis C. Skellern, tips from Jess, Jaguar and Alyx at BBC Radio 1... and all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Here's this week's tracklist: • Mandrake Handshake - Hypersonic Super-Asterid Gigi Wilde - eye to eye emily jeffri - Normal Steady Habits - Stay Sim An...
Mar 14, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to Kohjak as we play his music on air for the first time! Plus, hear Alex's chat with Girl Like That after their gig at The Bullingdon in Oxford, there's a How To from Hannah with Turntable Media's tips on networking with other artists and using socials to connect with fans... and Dave celebrates 20 years on air with former presenter Tim Bearder! Here's this week's tracklist: • Lease - White House Only The...
Mar 07, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to the solid grooves of Alibi as we play their music for the first time! Plus, Alex catches up with Masquerader and Skunkworm at Reading SU's Punk & Queerness night, and there's tips from Jess, Jaguar and Alyx at BBC Radio 1. Here's this week's tracklist: • Cruel Hearts Club - High Waist Jeans Rose Rey - Baddest Habit Low Island - follow your direction Praise Lubangu - midnight hour (feat. Ale Fdz) Fre...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 59 min
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Matilda Pratt to hear about her new single 'All That I Want'... and getting featured on Love Island! Plus, Alex meets Sundaughter and The Amazing Tiger Band at the Purple Turtle Underground, and our series where bands recommend bands continues, this week in Connections Hannah gets to know The Borough. Here's this week's tracklist: • Season of Ghosts - LIFELINE Flo Blue - Original Sinner Emmeline - Spirals...
Feb 21, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave speaks to one of the most talked about acts in Oxford, new wave/chamber pop band Blue Bayou, as they release their debut single December Flowers. Plus, Alex sets up a Valentine's themed musical date with Lucy from Girl Like That and Sweep. And Hannah catches up with country artist Brook Ellingworth, and gets some of our finest musicans to tell us which artists they recommend on Galentine's day! Here's this week's trackli...
Feb 14, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, blending nu-jazz, alternative, and pop into a unique, genre-defying sound, Dave introduces you to Phoebe Rea. Plus, Alex catches up with Tom Webber and promoters Club Velocity & New Mind to hear about their Independent Venue Week show at the Face Bar in Reading. And, if you're making music and want to keep on the right side of the law - there's the second part of 'Hannah's How to... keep it legal' - this time about giggin...
Feb 07, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Walking the wire between 90s rock influence and modern pop - Dave catches up with Split the Dealer. Plus, Alex has an excellent roundup of some of the funding options available to musicians right now and - if you're making music and want to know the law - Hannah's here with an unmissable "How To... keep it legal". Here's this week's tracklist: • In-Flight Movie - Passenger Emmeline - Wild Horses, Running Free Kieran Crowley -...
Jan 31, 2025•2 hr
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave meets TRASHCAT to hear about her debut single 'I KNOW YOU LOVE ME', and Alex goes behind the scenes at Sherwood Studios near Maidenhead with Tarun Puri. Plus there's first plays from Worst Wishes, Glitch, DNNY, New Private Windows and tips from Jess Iszatt and Alyx Holcombe at BBC Radio 1! Here's this week's tracklist: • Young Knives - CAUSE & EFFECT Lilith Ai - McDonald's Money Bethany Weimers - Heartbreaker Police ...
Jan 24, 2025•2 hr
