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With the first month of 2017 having already flown by, we're setting our sights firmly on the future; specifically, Summer Twenty Seventeen ™.

Festival line-ups are popping out left, right and centre and we can barely contain our excitement about them all. So, this week, we're previewing the best destinations for music, mates and madness. There are shouts for festivals from New York to Yorkshire, meaning there's no chance of missing out on the fun.

Aside from all that festival malarky, we've got some stone-cold bangers for you. Sampha, Snail Mail, Toots and the Maytals, Honeyblood, Sinkane and Isaiah Rashad all get a spin in 1 hour and 18 minutes of unadulterated podcasting excellence. 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/

With the first month of 2017 having already flown by, we're setting our sights firmly on the future; specifically, Summer Twenty Seventeen ™.

Festival line-ups are popping out left, right and centre and we can barely contain our excitement about them all. So, this week, we're previewing the best destinations for music, mates and madness. There are shouts for festivals from New York to Yorkshire, meaning there's no chance of missing out on the fun.

Aside from all that festival malarky, we've got some stone-cold bangers for you. Sampha, Snail Mail, Toots and the Maytals, Honeyblood, Sinkane and Isaiah Rashad all get a spin in 1 hour and 18 minutes of unadulterated podcasting excellence. 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/

Choose a life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a podcast. Choose Tracks. Choose episode 45.

Trainspotting is one of the most iconic British movies of all time, and is remembered almost as much for the soundtrack as for the picture itself. So, with the long-awaited sequel T2 Trainspotting finally hitting out screens last weekend, we decided to pay tribute to the original by putting together a soundtrack to our own meandering existences thus far.

Featuring tracks from the likes of Gorillaz, The Vaccines, Ghostpoet and Loyle Carner, it's a big, big episode. Cheers for tuning in. 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/

January can be a tough month - the money's low, the weather's cold and he post-Christmas glow is well and truly gone - but fear not, because Tracks is here to guide you through this turbulent time in one piece. Allow us to deliver our songs and tips for January survival.

There are huge tracks from the likes of Bonobo, The xx, Little Richard and The Jam as well as your usual helping of inane babble from us. It's a good'un. 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/

January can be a tough month - the money's low, the weather's cold and he post-Christmas glow is well and truly gone - but fear not, because Tracks is here to guide you through this turbulent time in one piece. Allow us to deliver our songs and tips for January survival.

There are huge tracks from the likes of Bonobo, The xx, Little Richard and The Jam as well as your usual helping of inane babble from us. It's a good'un. 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/

Many remarkable things happened in 1993. Bill Clinton was elected President. Whitney Houston spent nine weeks at number one. Tom Hanks won his first Oscar. Most important, however, was the birth of a little fella in Brighton, UK. Our very own Harry turned up, and this week we're celebrating his 24th birthday.

To honour such an occasion, we went way back to '93 and took a look at the best music from that year. There are huge tunes that still stand up today from the likes of Nirvana, Cypress Hill and Ace of Bass, and a load of Harry-based chat too.

So it's a thanks from us for downloading, and many happy returns to the main man.

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/

We kick off 2017 by setting ourselves three musical resolutions for the year to come. These will play a big part shaping what we listen to this year, so will have a big impact on Tracks. Make sure you're in at the start so you know what the heck is going on for the next 12 months!

There's great music in the episode from the likes of Radiohead, The Get Rids, Deap Vally and Billie Holiday in what is a perfect episode to kick off the year.

So thanks for joining us at the start of what we're certain is going to be an amazing year for Tracks.

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 was the debut year for Tracks, and one we'll never forget. Throughout 2016, we met up every week and shared the music we love, had a beer or two and laughed our little socks off. This episode contains the best bits of those conversations and our year.

If you've joined us on that journey, then this episode will hopefully contain some of your favourite moments too. If you've only just arrived, then this will give you a taste of what you've missed.

We'll be back next week with our first brand new episode of what promises to be an amazing year. Until then, have a great start to 2017. 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/

This time of year is all about being with the ones you love, and whilst we do indeed love each other, our parents and siblings had to take president this week. We've both headed home and that means, sadly, there is no full episode for you guys today.

Instead, we recorded a quick message for you all, so enjoy 5 minutes of chaos as the one and only Ben Brooks rejoins us in the studio to wish each and every one of you a happy, fun-filled, joyous festive season.

We'll be back next Tuesday with a full episode, but until then, peace and love, Tim and Harry 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/

The Tracks Awards 2016 draw to a close this week, with our album of the year nominees serving up a fitting finale.

For us, this was the most prestigious award we could possibly bestow, and therefore a huge amount of consideration went into the selection of our final 20 acts. From Kane Strang to Kanye West, The Avalanches to Thee Oh Sees, we scoured our 2016 libraries to find the most deserving winners and came out with a shortlist that encapsulates everything that was great about the music scene in 2016.

But, ultimately, only one thing matters: who will win? Who's taking home that gleaming, glistening trophy? Tune in to find out.

As this is our last episode until the new year, we just wanted to take a moment to thank each and every one of you who has tuned in during our debut year of 2016. Your support has meant the world to us. THANK YOU. We wish you the merriest of Christmases and a very happy new year.

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/