Todays playlist is based around the theme of New York City. From St Vincents new take on a classic to the one and only Velvet Underground.

Around the globe with the A&E show - from India and Russian, all the way to Japan!

It is forty years since the release on 2Tone records, and Vapour Trails delves into the roots and influences behind this iconic Coventry-based label.

More progtastic music in johns 2nd volume of his new show

Todays playlist is made up of music released in the last year... ish. New and old bands including Hot Chip, Kate Tempest and Adrianne Lenker.

Why not join me for a complete guilt trip in the company of Lou Reed, The Cowboy Junkies, Mariana & the Diamonds, Vic Chesnutt, The National, Olafur Arnalds, Al Clauser & His Oklahoma Outlaws and many others I'm too lazy to type? It's definitely guilty party time!

Coming up on this week's show - Pixx, David Sylvian and Grace Jones.

This is my 1st show ...enjoy

Playing you the best in alternative and electronic music from around the globe. Coming up this week - Clan of Xymox, the Au Pairs and Juniore.