Tracks

This week we were lucky enough to be joined by fellow music fan, podcaster and bona fide American, Jaye Williams.

As is now Tracks tradition, his first appearance on the show consisted of an old, new, borrowed, blue selection, and we've got to say he absolutely smashed it, introducing us to a host of new acts and playing some stone-cold bangers.

A great guest, a new mate and all round good egg, be sure to check out Jaye's projects Sight & Sound (http://apple.co/2or971U) and In The Galaxy (http://apple.co/2pgjdlg), and give him a follow on Twitter @jayewilliams

We do not claim ownership of any of the music played in this episode. Our theme tune is Ice Cold by Audionautix and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Artist: http://audionautix.com/

For music fans, there are few better days of the year than Record Store Day. Started 10 years ago, it celebrates all that our culture has to offer with hundreds of independent record shops all across the UK getting involved, and 2017's event is just around the corner.

So, ahead of the big event on Saturday 22nd April, we're running through the special releases we're desperate to get our grubby little mits on. With picks from Fickle Friend, Cabbage and Say Sue Me, as well as RSD's King David Bowie, it's a bumper episode of huge tunes. What else would you expect?

So thanks for downloading, and be sure to head over to www.recordstoreday.co.uk to find out what's happening near you this coming Saturday. Enjoy!

We do not claim ownership of any of the music played in this episode. Our theme tune is Ice Cold by Audionautix and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Last week we sadly lost legendary Roland TR-808 drum machine inventor Ikutaro Kakehashi. An innovator who made an incredible contribution to modern music, and one fully deserving of a full Tracks Show tribute.

So this week we picked 3 songs each which feature a 808 beat, and went all the way from 1970s Japanese new wave to dance and hip-hop tunes from the last few years.

There are also musical highlights of the week from Glass Animals and, bizarrely, Right Said Fred, making it yet another bumper week. 

We do not claim ownership of any of the music played in this episode. Our theme tune is Ice Cold by Audionautix and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Tracks is back from a week-long hiatus, and we’re celebrating with our happiest episode ever. 

With smiles spanning from ear to ear, we’re marking the release of the World Happiness Report by picking songs that get our feet moving and fill our hearts with joy. No cheesy stuff though, with the likes of Charles Sheffield, White Denim and Future Islands ensuring that our record of never playing anything but big, big tunes continues.

With musical highlights of the week from Mr Jukes and Alexandra Saviour added into the mix, it’s a return to form for Brighton’s premier music podcast.

We do not claim ownership of any of the music played in this episode. Our theme tune is Ice Cold by Audionautix and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Mothers, eh? Can't live with 'em. Can't live without 'em. So as Mother's Day rolls round once again here in the UK, we're paying tribute to the ladies who brought us into the world.

Once again we've got three separate questions on our theme, and with the likes of Patti Smith, Rag'n'Bone Man and Donna Summer making the cut, it's your usual helping of complete bangers.

Away from the mum-in, we've got musical highlights of the week from the likes of Young Fathers and Beach House, and a story about a peanut butter sandwich that you won't want to miss.

So big thanks for downloading, and we'll see you next week.

We do not claim ownership of any of the music played in this episode. Our theme tune is Ice Cold by Audionautix and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Artist: http://audionautix.com/

15 years ago the wondrous city of Liverpool bestowed an enormous honour upon one of its most famous sons: renaming their airport as 'Liverpool John Lennon'. Fitting, touching and perfect, and an anniversary well worth celebrating.

So as our tribute to the great man, we decided to pick our favourite Lennon tunes, some new music influenced by his everlasting legacy and some artists who we feel may (or may not) deserve similar tributes in their hometowns.

Away from Liverpool, we've got musical highlights of the week and your usual helping of laughs, chatter and general nonsense. It's another bumper episode, and we're delighted you've chosen to tune in. Cheers.

We do not claim ownership of any of the music played in this episode. Our theme tune is Ice Cold by Audionautix and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Artist: http://audionautix.com/

March 8th is one of the most important dates in the Tracks calendar. It was the day in 2016 when we released our very first episode, “#001 - Hello”, and today we’re marking the occasion by dropping our 50th exactly a year later.

A long road, a lot of laughs and a half century. What a beautiful thing.

To celebrate such an occasion, the challenge was simple - we each had to give the other 3 musical anniversary gifts. 3 songs we knew the other wouldn’t have heard of. 3 songs we knew they’d love. With pressure and difficulty levels at an all time high, how would we fare? Tune in to find out.

While we’re here, we’d just like to say a big thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast throughout this debut year. We’re lazy people and we’d almost certainly have packed it in a long time ago if it wasn’t for you, so thank you for keeping us going. We love ya.

We do not claim ownership of any of the music played in this episode. Our theme tune is Ice Cold by Audionautix and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Artist: http://audionautix.com/

It’s Pancake Day in the UK, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how – by picking big tunes with unbelievably convoluted connections to the big event. 

This week, we’re talking about acts who won us over from a place of indifference (we couldn’t give a ‘toss’ – see the pancake connection now?!), to being fully-fledged fans. There’s recognition for tracks from the likes of The Stranglers, Christine and the Queens, TV On The Radio and Blossoms, and plenty of bad punning and good podcasting along the way.

Away from the main theme, there are musical highlights of the week from The Magic Gang and Thundercat. These are two acts who have got us super excited, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

So it’s a big thanks for tuning in, and we’ll see you next week.

We do not claim ownership of any of the music played in this episode. Our theme tune is Ice Cold by Audionautix and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Artist: http://audionautix.com/

As regular listeners will know, 1993 was a musical year befitting of the birth of our very own Harry. In honour of his birthday a few weeks ago we picked wall-to-wall bangers from the year of his birth, and as our other co-host Tim prepares to turn 26, we're heading back to 1991 to do the same for him.

It's a suitably retro playlist to celebrate the birthday of somebody who is fast approaching the big 3-0, but with tracks by the likes of Saint Etienne, Electric and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, there's more than enough to get you dancing.

So it's a big, massive happy birthday to Tim, and an even bigger thank you to you for tuning in. You and he are the best, and we'll see you next week. Peace.

We do not claim ownership of any of the music played in this episode. Our theme tune is Ice Cold by Audionautix and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Artist: http://audionautix.com/

It's Valentine's Day and love is in the air. We're back again this week with an episode to help you through this most romantic of days. Whether you're celebrating with another or you're flying solo, we've got your back.

Our mission statement for the episode was clear - pick romantic, love-filled music that isn't completely awful. No cheesy lyrics. No novelty factor. No sickly sweet sentiment. Just great tunes about the big L-O-V-E.

This week's selections included the likes Villagers, Arctic Monkeys, De La Soul, Billy Bragg and Wilco, and it makes for bloomin' beautiful listening.

Have a good one everyone. Until next week, we love ya x

We do not claim ownership of any of the music played in this episode. Our theme tune is Ice Cold by Audionautix and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Artist: http://audionautix.com/