Thursday afternoons in Madrid. Vincenzo has been doing this for fifteen seasons — Lisbon first, then Scotland, Amsterdam, London, Dubai, a detour through Venice, another through Beirut, and for the last eight years, here. Every week, an hour of music and the kind of observation you only get from someone who's been watching a city long enough to stop being impressed by it.

This week: Al Green dismantling the Beatles in slow motion. The Specials making a 1950 novelty song feel like a warning. The quiet side of the Stone Roses' debut. Cocteau Twins. Soundgarden. Spiritualized refusing to end. And the story of Linda Lyndell, who recorded What A Man in 1968, watched it disappear, and had to wait for Salt-N-Pepa to remind the world she existed.

Madrid dispatches along the way — Rosalía coming home for four nights, almond trees in bloom in a park most people walk past without stopping, Zelensky at the Moncloa. News from Trieste and Pordenone, where spring arrives with documentary films and, apparently, Judas Priest.

In Italian. On Radio Fragola Trieste, 104.5/104.8 FM, every Thursday at 14:00. Everywhere else as a podcast.

Tracklist

1. Al Green - I Want to Hold Your Hand
2. The Specials - Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)
3. Nilüfer Yanya - Like I Say (I runaway)
4. Linda Lyndell - What A Man
5. Phoenix - Love Like a Sunset, Pt. II
6. The Stone Roses - Shoot You Down
7. Faithless - Baseball Cap
8. Beach House - Myth
9. Buddy Holly - Mailman Bring Me No More Blues
10. Geese - I See Myself
11. Soundgarden - Rusty Cage
12. Cocteau Twins - Cherry-coloured Funk
13. Spiritualized - I Want You
14. Mirage - Let's Kiss

Description: Back in Madrid, Vincenzo navigates the complex emotions of a changing season. As the 45th edition of ARCOmadrid opens with a royal visit, the world feels the weight of the fourth day of conflict in the Middle East. From drone strikes in Riyadh to the maritime deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz, we acknowledge the shadows but seek light through music.

This episode is a reflection on heritage. From the end-of-Olympics serotonin to the jazz-inflected tribute to the ancient city of Isfahan, this is an hour of radio that bridges the gap between the local and the global.

Featuring tracks by Danger Mouse, MF DOOM, Róisín Murphy, and Paul Simon.

Tracklist:

• Baseball Gregg - Nevertheless
• Nice Guys, Dumbo Gets Mad - Makes You Fly
• Phileas - Better Days
• Babyshambles - I Wish
• Mystic Jungle - Get Down On It
• Danger Mouse, Black Thought, MF DOOM - Belize
• PVA - Divine Intervention
• Purple Disco Machine - Emotion
• Solveig Slettahjell - Because
• Midnight Magic - Beam Me Up
• Antoine Drye - Isfahan
• Paul Simon - 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover

Recording from a sun-drenched Madrid, Vincenzo returns with a clear head and a heart full of Italian memories. This episode reflects on art and life through the current exhibition at Porcia’s Casello di Guardia,

As Madrid anticipates the opening of the ARCO art fair, we navigate the transition from the quiet intimacy of the Friulian countryside to the vibrant urban energy of the Spanish capital. We shake off the post-Olympics fog with a curated selection of "musical endorphins", from the Italian pop homages of Róisín Murphy to the orchestral grandeur of Andrea Laszlo De Simone.

Featuring tracks by Nicolas Jaar, Bonobo, and the dreamy textures of Coca Puma, this is an hour of radio about finding clarity, honoring those who paved the way, and embracing the "new fascination" of the present.

Tracklist:

• Ceri Wax - Passerà
• berlioz, Ted Jasper - nyc in 1940
• Addict Ameba - Caosmosi
• Róisín Murphy, DJ Koze - You Knew
• Bonobo - Rosewood
• Coca Puma - Quasi a casa
• Il Mago Del Gelato - Stracciatella
• Metronomy, Pan Amsterdam - Nice Town
• Friday, Saturday And Sunday - There Must Be a Better Way
• Romare - Je T’aime
• Drugdealer - New Fascination
• Nicolas Jaar - Can't See What Is Burning There
• Andrea Laszlo De Simone - Immensità
• Róisín Murphy - In Sintesi

Recording from a crisp, sun-drenched Northeast Italy, Vincenzo explores the necessity of stepping back to find clarity. We navigate the cultural currents from the massive global impact of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show to the quiet, intentional life of Erlend Øye in Sicily.

This week is a deep dive into Italian authenticity. From the raw, Pordenone-bred energy of Sick Tamburo to the sophisticated social irony of Tutti Fenomeni, we examine why modern life needs a "slow courting" rhythm. We also celebrate the Lunar New Year through the lens of Madrid’s vibrant Usera district, finding beauty in the contrast between traditional dragons and contemporary beats.

Featuring the cinematic vastness of Pink Floyd, the garage-psych of Habibi, and a triple spotlight on the ethereal talent of Coca Puma, this episode is a guide for those seeking a sense of "home" in the music.

Tracklist:

• C+C=Maxigross - Ferroviere solitario
• The Whitest Boy Alive - Fireworks
• Habibi - Somewhere They Cant Find Us
• Baustelle - Gomma
• Beaks - I dropped the bottle
• Tutti Fenomeni - La felicità del cane
• Sick Tamburo - Fuori
• GIIN - Come ti voglio
• Pink Floyd - On the Highway (Zabriskie Point Remix)
• Lumiero - Corteggiamento Lento
• Gaia Banfi - Piazza Centrale
• BASTA SESSION N°4 - BASTA, Goedi, Coca Puma...
• Marianne Mirage - Il Campo
• Coca Puma - Notte
• No Vacation - Yam Yam
• Coca Puma - Quasi a casa

On the eve of the Winter Olympics, Vincenzo ignores the snow forecasts and starts with a sun-drenched trip to the French Riviera. But the escapism doesn't last long. This episode is a sonic rollercoaster reflecting the manic energy of Madrid in February.

We move from the vintage cool of Marie Laforêt to the raw, blue-collar rock of Jack White and the infectious Afro-funk of Vaudou Game. Then, things get gritty: brace yourself for a heavy detour into Brazilian Baile Funk and Dominican Dembow—the true sound of the capital's late-night streets.

We decompress with the storytelling of Belle and Sebastian, the psychedelic grooves of Tame Impala, and the sophisticated jazz-fusion of The Blackbyrds. Finally, Bonnie Prince Billy closes the hour with an existential question that lingers long after the music stops.

Featured Tracks:

1. Marie Laforêt - Saint-tropez blues 
2. The Teskey Brothers - So Caught Up 
3. Jack White - That's How I'm Feeling 
4. Vaudou Game - Chérie Nye 
5. MC Teuzin PV, MC Skcot, DJ GH Sheik - Joga Essa Rabeta 
6. Lomiiel - PA QUE LO BAILES (BAILALO ROCKY) 
7. Khalil Chahine - El Melopongo 
8. Belle and Sebastian - The Boy With the Arab Strap 
9. Tame Impala - Is It True
10. Djo - Back On You 
11. The Blackbyrds - Mysterious Vibes 
12. IDLES - Grace 
13. Emanuele Triglia (feat. Davide Ambrogio & co) - Pacì
14. Helado Negro - LFO (Lupe Finds Oliveros) 
15. Bonnie Prince Billy - Is My Living in Vain?

Description: Vincenzo returns for another eclectic hour from the Spanish capital. In this episode, we navigate the deceptive winter sun of Madrid, discussing the city's obsession with the ongoing Padel Hexagon Cup and the looming tension of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympics.

Musically, the journey moves from the acoustic calm of the Kings of Convenience to the urban jazz strut of Roy Hargrove, touching on Lebanese cinema nostalgia, classic ska, and lo-fi hip hop beats along the way. It is a soundtrack for walking through changing cities and "insane times".

Tracklist:

1. Kings of Convenience - Rocky Trail
2. Ziggy Phunk - Give It to You
3. Elias Rahbani & Amal Tomb - Chitti Chitti
4. Aurra - A Little Love (Radio Edit)
5. Blasé - It Feels So Good
6. Bob Marley & The Wailers - Judge Not
7. Say She She - Prism
8. Thundercat - Them Changes
9. D'Angelo - Spanish Joint
10. 10cc - Art For Art's Sake
11. Roy Hargrove - Strasbourg / St. Denis
12. Vallanzaska - Spaghetti ska
13. Suzanne Vega - Headshots
14. Nujabes feat. Cise Starr - Lady Brown

Escaping the corporate noise of Madrid’s week, Vincenzo delivers a deeply curated hour of music and storytelling. This episode peels back the layers of the playlist, finding the grit behind the glamour.

Did you know soul legend Sharon Jones was a corrections officer at Rikers Island before finding fame? Or that HNNY wrote a house anthem about the imperfections of beautiful people? We dive into these stories, explore the "sad disco" of Rhye, and discuss why Neil Frances champions "dumb love" over overthinking.

From the chaotic tunnels of the M-30 to a surprising detour into the world of Bluey (yes, really), and finally landing on the biting social satire of Italy’s Rino Gaetano, this is radio for those who listen closely.

Featured Tracks:

1. Marlon Williams - My Boy
2. Amo Amo - Canta
3. Rhye - Black Rain
4. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - How Long Do I Have to Wait for You?
5. Polo & Pan, Channel Tres - Tunnel
6. Crazy P - Like A Fool
7. HNNY - Most Really Pretty Girls Have Pretty Ugly Feet
8. NEIL FRANCES - Dumb Love
9. Jungle - Casio
10. Arlo Parks - Softly
11. Flight Facilities, Jess - Foreign Language
12. Bluey, Joff Bush - Bluey Theme Tune (Instrument Parade)
13. Rino Gaetano - Al compleanno della zia Rosina
14. Julien Gasc, Forever Pavot, Chassol - Léger léger

Velázquez skies, the drip of Pollock and the silence of Matisse | Bombolone 15.01.2026

Under the sharp, unyielding light of a Madrid winter, Vincenzo navigates the intersection of creative systems and urban rhythm. This episode reflects on the dialogue between Jackson Pollock’s kinetic action and Andy Warhol’s serial icons at the Thyssen-Bornemisza, contrasted with Matisse’s pursuit of essential colour at CaixaForum.

As the city vibrates with the arrival of Inverfest — featuring James Blake and Rufus T. Firefly — we also look towards the horizon as the countdown to the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics begins. From the surrealist roots of the Pixies to the "strange overtones" of David Byrne, this is an hour of curated sound for the curious mind, broadcast from the heart of Spain to the world.

Tracklist:

1. Baxter Dury, JGrrey – Allbarone
2. Sonya Spence – Let love flow on
3. The Whitest Boy Alive – Golden cage
4. Thee Sacred Souls – Running away
5. Sleaford Mods, Aldous Harding – Elitest g.o.a.t.
6. Darondo – Didn't i
7. Tom Misch, De La Soul – It runs through me
8. Metronomy, Biig Piig – 405
9. Peven Everett – Heat up
10. Pixies – Debaser
11. David Byrne – Strange overtones
12. Scott Walker – The amorous humphrey plugg
13. Baby Rose, BADBADNOTGOOD – Caroline

Bombolone: Season 15. Stay curious. No excuses.

Dalle bellezze elettriche di Beirut ai fuochi d'artificio di Puerta del Sol visti da una finestra di Madrid. Il primo Bombolone del 2026 è un diario di bordo sonoro per chi ha ancora le valigie in corridoio e nessuna voglia di accelerare il passo.

In questa puntata, Vincenzo traccia una diagonale geografica e culturale che unisce il Libano di Saint Levant e Charif Megarbane con l'underground madrileno. Analizziamo l'agenda della settimana a Madrid: dalla retrospettiva di Jackson Pollock al Museo Thyssen all'attesa per il garage rock dei The Limiñanas alla Riviera (aspettando Adam Green a febbraio).

Un'ora di musica, visione e strategia urbana. Da Madrid a Trieste passando per il mondo.

Tracklist Completa:

1. Saturno 4000 – Ma Belle Fille
2. Saint Levant – NARI NARI NARI
3. Alsarah & The Nubatones – Habibi Taal
4. Kazdoura – and then?
5. Charif Megarbane – Stella Marina
6. Punkin Machine – I Need You Tonight
7. Purple Disco Machine ft. Nile Rodgers – Honey Boy
8. Midnight Magic – Beam Me Up (Jacques Renault Remix)
9. Miel De Montagne – Tu me nargues
10. Obongjayar ft. Little Simz – Talk Olympics
11. Alleh & Yorghaki – capaz (merengueton)
12. X-Press 2 ft. David Byrne – Lazy
13. Little Dragon – Slugs of Love
14. berlioz – peace
15. Gal Go – des hecho

Sintonizzati: Ogni giovedì alle 14:00 su Radio Fragola Trieste (104.5 / 104.8 FM) e in streaming ovunque.

Keywords: Bombolone, Radio Fragola, Vincenzo, Madrid, Beirut, Podcast Musica, Indie Pop, Italo-Disco, Jazztronica, Cultura Madrid, Jackson Pollock, David Byrne, Saint Levant, Little Simz, Nuova Musica 2026.

È il 4 dicembre e Madrid è nel pieno della frenesia pre-ponte della Costituzione, con un sacco di valigie sui marciapiedi, traffico impazzito e luci di Natale che si riflettono sull'asfalto. In questo nuovo "Weekly Edit", Vincenzo propone una via di fuga alternativa: il teletrasporto sonoro.

Mentre tutti cercano di partire, noi restiamo e viaggiamo attraverso una selezione che mescola disco, house ed elettronica raffinata. Un percorso che tocca anche gli eventi culturali che accendono la città in questi giorni: dalle visioni psichedeliche del festival ANIMARIO al Matadero, alla nostalgia letteraria per il centenario della Cuesta de Moyano, fino alle atmosfere di casa del Festival del Cinema Italiano.

Un'ora di musica per staccare la spina, ballare in salotto e guardare la città con occhi diversi.

La colonna sonora della fuga:

• Midnight Magic - Beam Me Up
• Moodoïd, Melody's Echo Chamber - Only One Man
• Elia y Elizabeth, Yuksek - Alegría (Yuksek Remix)
• Folamour - These Are Just Places To Me Now
• Purple Disco Machine, Kungs, Julian Perretta - Substitution
• Páula, Povoa, Jerge - Primavera
• ESG - Dance
• Róisín Murphy - Incapable
• DjeuhDjoah, Lieutenant Nicholson - El niño
• DJ Fudge, Hallex M, Omar - Simpatico
• Gilligan Moss - Special Thing
• Phil Kieran, Bush Tetras - Snakes Crawl (East Village Mix)

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