Glasgow guitar bands, 90s anthems, and one killer new single – Allan and Colin from BEHR reveal the songs that shaped their sound and songwriting. If you love Oasis, The Stone Roses, Guns N’ Roses, or the thrill of discovering a new band that still feels dangerous, this episode hits the sweet spot.

What starts as a chat about influences turns into a candid, funny, and surprisingly emotional tour through the records that made them. From “Don’t Cry” getting them through grief, to “Whatever” as a lifelong favourite, to the Stone Roses moment that changed the direction of a musical life, the conversation keeps landing on the songs that don’t just sound good – they mean something.

You’ll discover:

• Why Allan and Colin describe BEHR as “Glasgow punk” and what that really means

• The songs that formed their taste, from post‑punk and baggy to Britpop, hard rock and indie

• How a handwritten tape, a bootleg cassette and an old radio session sparked a songwriting obsession

• Why live music still matters most when a crowd starts singing back

• What made “Start Tonight” connect immediately, and how their upcoming release “Social Media” is building momentum

Allan shares the long road from first guitar chords to drums, band line‑ups, lost years, and finally getting BEHR into shape with real intent. Colin brings the brotherly fire, the gig memories, and the kind of blunt honesty only a sibling in the same band can get away with. Together, they argue the great musical debates – Oasis vs The Stone Roses, the power of a perfect anthem, and why some songs become part of your life forever.

This episode is for anyone who still gets excited by a great chorus, still believes small venues can feel bigger than stadiums, and still thinks music is about memory as much as melody. Perfect listening if you’re into British guitar music, band stories, or an episode that leaves you with a playlist full of songs to revisit.

Listen to the playlist on Apple & Spotify at the links below;

https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/the-behr-playlist/pl.u-DdANN5BIaq3B11

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/09sHehJ0B9eOBcF9P2j1Br?si=xuCFxviiSQ2sNlsLEWZxaQ&utm_source=copy-link&pi=q13gT9IhRi6xt

Ash, the other Wilson sister, joins me from her home in Vancouver to talk about her love of music, her musical influences and teased some future musical projects.

Listen to Ash’s choices & some of her own music

Here on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/43nfyFrvVCnuKaxH2KMvAq?si=lzmBe4T1TFOCcD10zT_FlQ&pi=uGyl1lNeSu6Kj

Or here on Apple:

https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/ashs-playlist/pl.u-11zBBE3C8bl9PP

iC1s are a London indie rock band known for their energetic live shows and gritty, guitar-driven sound. They first built a following in the early 2010s before a long break, then returned with a reunion and a long-awaited debut album, *What Took You So Long?* Their story is one of unfinished business, comeback spirit, and loyal support from the UK indie scene. If you like your bands with attitude, history, and a proper London edge, iC1s fit the bill.

In this episode I’m joined by Frontman Dan Coburn & Guitar Jesse James as they take time out of working of their second album to talk about the songs that shaped them.

Listen to Dan & Jesse’s choices and their album “what took you so long here on Apple Music :

https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/dan-jesse-from-ic1s/pl.u-11zBB7mi8bl9PP

Or here on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4m4EcWHtMJAnB2IXuWePXH?si=eLeIEaSjR5qMB-iWw3Vehw&pi=_2kRBYcpQGqYj

In this episode Gemma Turl shares her fantastic song choices and her amazing memories attached to each.

Listen to Gemma’s choices here:

On Apple:

https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/gemma-turl/pl.u-aZb00o9TPo3Jxx

On Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7wosMcIHzQxcGLYbP1IFVh?si=Z8sCnRuBS4O-ztkKjgGdiw&pi=hDElNMp1SriaH

In this episode, which is part of this years Podcasthon, I talk to Jamie Tyson about his music choices and his recent fundraising activity for the charity “Sands” who support people through the loss of a child.

** please be aware the episode discusses the sensitive subject of child loss.

If you would like to donate and support Sands follow the link below.

https://fundraising.sands.org.uk/s/64648/69475/i

listen to Jamie’s song choices on Spotify here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4j0o7tNTpPuxn386lQxiLl?si=fFAWYRUeSUGMvZsg4jDBPA&pi=SxGXg9zNQuizg

Or listen to his choices in Apple music here:

https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/jamie-tysons-playlist/pl.u-JPAZZlPFDGVb22

In this episode, Mark Pike discusses cover versions, ones he likes to ones that should never be covered.

You can listen to the songs discussed

Here on Spotify :

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Nhx08MweZQbPriEjbIb6W?si=qRKxkEUdR_2hbB45b131Yg&pi=4580FFuwTV23R

Or Here on Apple Music:

https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/marks-covers/pl.u-11zBB6oc8bl9PP

Mark Healy joins me to talk Christmas

This episode was recorded before the sad new of the passing of Chris Rea, so we dedicate this episode to him.

Lister to the Christmas playlist here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0W7jjAQrKboIitGlg55kXf?si=xbCQeFD2RKitAGM8yqZ6mw&pi=fEY8FsEdTqKqN

Or here:

https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/christmas/pl.u-11zBX4BI8bl9PP

Robyn runs through her favourite Christmas songs, even the one she can’t say without singing!

Listen to the Christmas playlist here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0W7jjAQrKboIitGlg55kXf?si=nBi0vzuIR_S-ljUc2yzTng&pi=UoPVzH2PQnqI9

Of here:

https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/christmas/pl.u-11zBX4BI8bl9PP

Local music student and Jazz Musician Jude Kay shares five picks that have a deeper meaning for him. He talks future hope and dreams, philosophy and his passion for his music shows through.

Find a play list of Jude’s picks here,

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5bpDZB3hUyHFeZAvnnWhlJ?si=v2i3ZiDgTWSFVieZsboR9g&pi=6RFU-iIoSB28B

Or here,

https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/jude/pl.u-d2b00lLFM482JJ

In this episode I am joined by Cumbria musician James “Max” Maxwell, Guitarist and Vocalist with Void Below. We discuss his musical influences and some of the songs that took him on his journey to where he is today!

Find Jame’s choices he

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1hyZdjeGF2rZynn5Z4XN6u?si=zvtlOhP9SZ6ocqydBcIhEg&pi=dGioPiWvSTyH3

https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/james-maxwell/pl.u-11zBBVVF8bl9PP