mxdwn.co.uk » Radio https://www.mxdwn.co.uk all that matters in music in the UK Wed, 13 May 2026 23:40:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1 BBC Radio 1: Jamie Laing Set To Replace Jordan North On Drivetime Show https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/bbc-radio-1-jamie-laing-set-to-replace-jordan-north-on-drivetime-show/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/bbc-radio-1-jamie-laing-set-to-replace-jordan-north-on-drivetime-show/#comments Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:09:01 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=99688 BBC Radio 1 have announced that host Jordan North will be replaced by presenter and Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing. North has presented on the station’s iconic drivetime show ‘Going Home‘ for more than a decade, and had been joined by co-host Vick Hope. BBC Radio 1 shared the news earlier this week in a post on social media, stating: “Radio 1 will be saying goodbye to Jordan North. Jordan has been behind some of the most hilarious and entertaining moments on air over the years, and has been a constant source of inspiration for younger presenters. Thank you for everything.”

Though the Burnley native had not initially announced or commented on his departure, he took to Instagram yesterday to break the silence and thank his colleagues, fellow presenters and listeners throughout the years. He said: “I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all my wonderful colleagues / talented producers at Radio 1 who many I consider to be friends for life and will miss greatly, you’ve all reached out to me over the past 24 hours and it really has meant a lot.”

He added: “To my amazing fellow presenters I wish I could thank you all personally, I’ve loved working with you it’s been an absolute blast! Big love to Katie Thisleton, Greg James, Arielle Free, Ricky, Melvin & Charlie, Dean & Vicky, Clara Amfo, Matt & Molly, Scott Mills, Grimmy, all the rest of you fantastic lot, and of course my partner in crime Vick Hope…I’ll miss being on air with you every day. MOST IMPORTANTLY the biggest of thank yous to the fantastic listeners who have been really generous and always made me feel welcome, your kind words & messages have been so lovely, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I’ll be back soon, and can’t wait to see you all again.”

The announcement marks a new era for the station, with Laing as the distinctive new voice of the primetime spot. The presenter rose to fame in the early 2010s during the height of the hit reality TV show Made in Chelsea. Laing has since founded multiple successful businesses such as Candy Kittens and JamPot Productions, as well as the incredibly popular comedy podcast ‘Newlyweds‘ who he hosts alongside his wife Sophie.

Having previously worked at the station during Mollie King’s maternity leave, Laing has referred to working at BBC Radio 1 and the new opportunity as “an absolute dream”, and promises to make it “the best show I possibly can for the listeners who love it so much.” Laing is expected to make his debut on the show alongside Vick Hope on Monday March 4. You can listen to the show from 15:30 – 18:00 every Monday to Thursday.

]]> https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/bbc-radio-1-jamie-laing-set-to-replace-jordan-north-on-drivetime-show/feed/ 0 Tim’s Listening Party Comes To An End After Three Years Of Success https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/tims-listening-party-comes-to-end-after-three-years-of-success/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/tims-listening-party-comes-to-end-after-three-years-of-success/#comments Sat, 02 Sep 2023 20:24:49 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=64214 Tim Burgess took to his official Twitter account on August 31st, to deliver the shattering news to fans that Tim’s Twitter Listening Party had come to an end after three years of success.

Tim Burgess, a member of The Charlatans, created this unique listening experience when the UK was plunged into lockdown in March 2020. Realising the loss of live music, he wanted to recreate this experience.

Tim used his Twitter platform to create the incredible show at the end of March 2020. Tim’s Listening Party saw huge success and in March 2023 he took the show to Absolute Radio.

Content Director for Absolute Radio, Paul Sylvester, said “Tim’s Listening Party has become a phenomenon. Giving audiences the chance to listen to the music and conversation while engaging with other fans on social media ties everything together.”

After 3 years of amazing success, at a time when the UK was down on its luck, Tim brought new meaning to live music. Inviting listeners to stream the album and follow along with him, joining other like-minded souls to converse about the songs and albums in real time.

Following on from his recent tweet, Tim reminded fans that there are over 1000 listening parties available to replay on their website.

He also added a further tweet, confirming there would not be a show on Absolute Radio this coming Sunday the 3rd September; however, the former Charlatan member told his listeners that next Sunday the 9th September at 10pm, there would be a special episode and he would be filling that guest spot and the show would be hosted by Danielle Perry.

It is still uncertain, if this will be the final Tim’s Listening Party show or not.

Fans and listeners took to Twitter in reply to Tim’s recent news, that it would be the end of Tim’s Listening Party.

One listener tweeted “A sad day if this is how it ends. You made a beautiful thing, Tim. I don’t think any of us who ever took part will ever forget it. A true beacon in dark days. Thanks so much and all at @LlSTENlNG_PARTY.”

Another fan added to say, “Aye, a wonderful experience! The very best thing to rise from 2020 without a doubt.

No further details have been release by Tim Burgess. at to what those new endeavour’s may be. Only to tune into Absolute Radio next Sunday for that special episode.

]]> https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/tims-listening-party-comes-to-end-after-three-years-of-success/feed/ 0 Paolo Nutini Delivers Stunning New Album ‘Last Night In The Bittersweet’ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/paolo-nutini-delivers-stunning-new-album-last-night-in-the-bittersweet/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/paolo-nutini-delivers-stunning-new-album-last-night-in-the-bittersweet/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:23:46 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=57130 Paolo Nutini has released his new album Last Night In The Bittersweet with new single “Radio” following in tandem with it’s release on Friday 1st of July. On first impressions it feels like a far more ambient and spacious record from Paolo’s previous offering Caustic Love. Still direct in it’s intention, it carries a great deal of heart in its reverberant surroundings mainly due to Paolo’s brilliantly dynamic and emotive vocal. Ever the magician with his impressive range, he effortlessly flips between several octaves throughout the album and utilises his deeper register more so than on previous releases, delivering several spoken word moments that deepen the intimacy of songs like “Afterneath”, “Stranded Words (Interlude)”, and “Lose It“.

Judging by the Official Charts midweeks, Nutini is set to claim his third UK number 1 album with Last Night In The Bittersweet, currently outselling his nearest rival 4:1. A recent article by the company explains “The 35-year-old Scottish singer-songwriter’s fourth studio album marks his first release in eight years and tracks to score him a hat-trick of Number 1 albums. Paolo has previously topped the Official Albums Chart with 2009’s Sunny Side Up and 2014’s record Caustic Love“.

I was lucky enough to get a preview of the new album back in May when Paolo played a run of 4 shows at London’s iconic 100 Club. It was hot ticket in town, selling out in seconds and crashing the server it was provided on, so when I say I was lucky to be there I really mean it. Aside from the maddening chatter that went on amongst the audience throughout anything that wasn’t “Iron Sky” or “Candy”, the gig was great and a real moment for me as a long time Paolo fan getting to see him in a room of only 350 people. Surprisingly he seemed incredibly happy and grateful to be back on stage, I always took him for a crippling introvert due to his complete disregard for social media and a public life, but here he seemed at home.

Bounding on stage with a grown out mop of hair and cheshire cat grin on his face, everything about his set screamed “I don’t give a f***”, tearing into songs like “Lose It” with the free abandon you’d expect from a singer that hasn’t released any music in 8 long years. The album flowed much then like it does through my speakers now, but for some reason it feels more powerful as I tune in today, perhaps sobriety is my ally, but today the richness and maturity of the record is really shining through. Classically old in its sound, from “Petrified In Love” onwards it’s almost hypnotic, fully pulling you into Nutini’s mind and experiences. The final song, “Writer“, plays everything out and is my personal highlight, in the last 20 minutes I’ve gone from never hearing it before to playing it nearly 10 times, from being fairly flat to almost being in tears. It’s a truly special song.

I’d say overall Last Night In The Bittersweet is a record that will likely benefit from multiple listens, but on the first alone I can already appreciate it as a stellar addition to Paolo’s legacy. Up the scots.

]]> https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/paolo-nutini-delivers-stunning-new-album-last-night-in-the-bittersweet/feed/ 0 BBC Announce Special Broadcast Schedule Dedicated To Glastonbury 2022 https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/bbc-announce-special-broadcast-schedule-dedicated-to-glastonbury-2022/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/bbc-announce-special-broadcast-schedule-dedicated-to-glastonbury-2022/#comments Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:17:47 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=56530 The BBC have announced a jam packed broadcast schedule dedicated to the long awaited return of Glastonbury. It will see a wide array of eclectic programmes, tributes, documentaries, and live coverage beamed out to millions across the country with a vested interest in Worthy Farm and it’s creative cohort. The live coverage in particular will be stepping up its game this year, with the BBC announcing last month that it will be showing live sets from the Pyramid Stage in ultra high definition across the weekend for the first time.

So if you’re not going and you’re harbouring some serious envy towards those that are, then have no fear, the BBC has got you covered with their festive and celebratory coverage of the event. A little home brand tomato sauce rather than Heinz Ketchup maybe, but at least it’s something. Or maybe not, I’m getting FOMO writing this right now to be honest.

Scheduled to take place from the 22nd – 26th June, this year will see headliners Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney, and Kendrick Lamar take to the stage and a suspected 210,000 people take to the fields, the grass bracing itself having enjoyed a nice 2 year lay off due to covid cancelations.

One of the programmes due to be broadcast across the BBC will be Glastonbury: 50 Years and Counting which has been described as a “kaleidoscopic portrait of Glastonbury and its social and musical history is given through the testimony of its principal curators, Michael and Emily Eavis, as well as artists who have appeared there“. Those contributing to the show will include; Aswad, Chris Martin (Coldplay), Dua Lipa, Ed O’Brien, Fatboy Slim, Florence Welch, Johnny Marr, Linda Lewis, Orbital, Noel Gallagher, The Levellers, Thom Yorke and Stormzy.

Also due to premier on Monday 20th June will be Stormzy: Road to the Pyramid Stage. It will be broadcast on BBC 1 and be a film in which “Stormzy reflects on the journey that led him to that iconic performance in 2019 at the festival” as reported by NME.

Speaking highly of their enduring relationship with the BBC, Glastonbury’s Emily Eavis said “It’s a joy to have the BBC and its brilliant team back and broadcasting live from Glastonbury for the first time since 2019 – continuing a special partnership that’s been evolving since 1997. I’m looking forward to Worthy Farm being filled with thousands of people once again and for millions more around the country being able to enjoy performances from our stellar line-up, courtesy of the BBC, wherever they are.”

Wherever you are, you can catch the BBC’s coverage of the world famous event live or in retrospect on iPlayer, and a full breakdown of the broadcast schedule here.

]]> https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/bbc-announce-special-broadcast-schedule-dedicated-to-glastonbury-2022/feed/ 0 Robyn Takes Over BBC Radio 6 Music to Host NYE Party https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/robyn-takes-over-bbc-radio-6-music-to-host-nye-party/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/robyn-takes-over-bbc-radio-6-music-to-host-nye-party/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2020 18:02:06 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=28897 The Swedish pop-icon Robyn has announced she will host BBC Radio 6 for a special New Year’s Eve radio party, starting tomorrow at 7pm GMT and ending at 9pm GMT. She will be taking on selector responsibilities, choosing the entire NYE playlist for 2 hours and when discussing her excitement for the radio party Robyn thanked BBC Radio 6 on social media for giving her maybe best gig ever. She continued with a quick remark about the Covid-19 riddled 2020 saying that it’s been a shitty year so it feels special to select music for this NYE which is always, whether we want or not, a symbolic day

BBC Radio 6 is just as excited for Robyn to host and when announcing the music style to be expected from the star, BBC Radio 6 explained it as effortlessly cool beats to loud and proud anthems, the Queen of the Sad Bangers takes charge of 6 Music for one night only, and we are delighted to embrace her wild, weird and wonderful world! Robyn’s tendency towards nostalgic and love-sick techno-pop bangers will ring in the new year with exactly the kind of tunes the UK is hungry for leading up to the end of 2020.


 
 
 
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Robyn recently reached a milestone in her career in 2020 as her world-wide epochal album Body Talk celebrated it’s 10th anniversary since sale. The platinum hit Dancing On My Own skyrocketed to the top of the charts in the UK in 2010 and surged again many times in the last 10 years leading Rolling Stone and many other acclaimed critics to name it the best song of it’s decade. The celebration of her most successful era of music and the winning of Songwriter of the Decade from NME last month, Robyn has had a monumental 2020 despite the lack of tour-dates or new music.

In 2018 Robyn officially released her critically acclaimed 8th studio album Honey, after first releasing it for the HBO series Girls finale. She then spent the majority of 2019 on tour in Europe, UK and North America. While there has been no new music from the sensational artist in 2020, Robyn has been working as an activist for climate change, attending events and playing shows to raise money and awareness for the global issue.

 

 

 

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When announcing the Robyn slot on social-media BBC Radio 6 stated that a lot of us might be dancing on our own at home this New Years Eve, but thankfully we have Robyn, the Queen of solo dancing supplying the soundtrack. Listen or download via @bbcsounds from tomorrow at 7pm to tune into Robyn’s NYE Radio Party.

]]> https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/robyn-takes-over-bbc-radio-6-music-to-host-nye-party/feed/ 0 KISS FM Reveals Line-Up for 2020 Haunted House Party Including Dizzee Rascal, Becky Hill and Joel Corry https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/kiss-fm-reveals-line-up-for-2020-haunted-house-party-including-dizzee-rascal-becky-hill-and-joel-corry/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/kiss-fm-reveals-line-up-for-2020-haunted-house-party-including-dizzee-rascal-becky-hill-and-joel-corry/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2020 11:59:03 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=24707 Today, UK radio station KISS FM announced the full line-up for the 2020 instalment of their annual Halloween Haunted House Party. The event will take place virtually on Saturday 31st October from 6pm BST – tune in on the official website.

KISS FM posted on Twitter to reveal the acts and other details, saying, “We’re throwing the UK’s BIGGEST Halloween party and you’re all invited!” There’s no need to purchase tickets as the live-stream is free, and will be the perfect way to spend the 31st this year, as Covid-19 has prevented people from going out to parties.

The line-up consists of rapper Dizzee Rascal, who was recently awarded an MBE, followed by Becky Hill, Joel Corry, KSI, Nathan Dawe, S1mba, Ashnikko, and 220 Kid. There will also be special guest appearances from featured artists Ella Henderson, MNEK, and Craig David. Joel Corry tweeted out to his followers about his appearance, saying that he will be bringing “a few special guests”, as did ‘Don’t Need Love’ singer 220 Kid. So perhaps there will be even more artists than have been announced so far.

Presenters of KISS Breakfast Show Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely discussed the line-up on this morning’s show, commenting, “A lot of Halloween parties may be off the cards right now, but fear not – KISS FM have got you. Bringing all the treats and maybe a few tricks, we’ve got some of the biggest KISS artists putting on a party just for you.”

Usually, the Haunted House Party is held at Wembley’s SSE Arena in London, but it has been altered to move online for the unique circumstances of 2020. In 2019, the incredible gig saw the likes of Stormzy, Sean Paul and Anne-Marie take to the stage.
]]> https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/kiss-fm-reveals-line-up-for-2020-haunted-house-party-including-dizzee-rascal-becky-hill-and-joel-corry/feed/ 0 Cillian Murphy Announces New BBC 6 Music Show ‘Limited Edition’ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/cillian-murphy-announces-new-bbc-6-music-show-limited-edition/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/cillian-murphy-announces-new-bbc-6-music-show-limited-edition/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:09:11 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=24321 Cillian Murphy is returning to BBC Radio 6 for a 12 part series called ‘Limited Edition’. These are songs for “after midnight”, from Cillian’s own personal collection. You can tune in between 12 and 2 am, from Monday 18th October, to hear a mix of genres including afrobeat, jazz, electronica and poetry, and a range of artists including Patti Smith, Iggy Pop and David Bowie.

Speaking about his new programme in a press release, Cillian said: “Over the last few months, radio in general, and 6 Music specifically, has kept me going, so it’s lovely to be able to give something back in the form of these shows.” This has been a common comment levelled at radio during the months of isolation and lockdown. Murphy’s timeslot, from midnight to 2am, seems especially to establish and welcome companionship for those who don’t or can’t sleep during those hours.

Samantha Moy, the Head of BBC Radio 6 Music, declared that “we consider Cillian part of our family, so it’s a joy to have him back home on 6 Music. His passion for music is inescapable, his story telling sublime and I know he will make Sunday nights very special for 6 Music listeners.” Indeed, for Murphy, this is a return to familiar ground; he has been presenting on 6 Music since 2013. One of his earliest radio appearances was ‘The Sound Of Cinema’, where he played some of his favourite musical moments in cinema, including Ennio Morricone, Alexandre Desplat and The War on Drugs. He presented a one-off, memorable Christmas special in 2018, tracking some of his favourite songs of the year. Following these appearances, he stood in for Guy Garvey with ‘Cillian Murphy’s Music Mixtape’ in 2019, which you might have caught again this year as it was rebroadcast during the early weeks of lockdown.

His collection is usually pretty varied, but there is a strong 1960s influence that always seems to run through his choices.  Across all of these radio appearances, he has maintained the same calm vibe with his gentle voice and his chilled taste, all of which points to this new series being perfect for Murphy’s radio persona.


Cillian Murphy is best known and well loved for his role as Tommy Shelby on critically acclaimed tv show Peaky Blinders – in fact some newer fans of the show might be surprised to learn that Murphy is not originally from Birmingham at all, but from County Cork, Ireland. Before his acting career, Murphy was the guitarist for a number of bands, with his brother Páidi, who was still in secondary school at the time. Their music career was poised to take off, but they never signed the contract offered by Acid Jazz Records. During his first term as a law student at University College Cork, Murphy had set his sights on acting, and the rest is history.

In advance of the premiere of ‘Limited Edition’ next Monday, you can catch Murphy on Steve Lamacq’s show on 6 Music, this Thursday, 4-7pm.

]]> https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/cillian-murphy-announces-new-bbc-6-music-show-limited-edition/feed/ 0 Massive Wagons Singer Barry ‘Baz’ Mills To Appear In Charity Radio Show https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/massive-wagons-singer-barry-baz-mills-to-appear-in-charity-radio-show/ https://www.mxdwn.co.uk/news/massive-wagons-singer-barry-baz-mills-to-appear-in-charity-radio-show/#comments Thu, 07 May 2020 08:08:22 +0000 http://www.mxdwn.co.uk/?p=17623 The band updated their Instagram feed with the news that their lead singer will participate in the Primordial Radio’s Lockdown All-Dayer charity event on May 9. The event is part of the NHS Charities Together association and donations will be accepted.

Primordial Radio is a British premium online radio platform specialising in rock and metal music. The station was founded in January 2017 by Hugh Evans, Russ Collington, Peter ‘Pete’ Bailey and Benjamin ‘Mark’ Woodhouse, all formerly of Team Rock.

Meanwhile, Massive Wagons are about to release their new album ‘House of Noise’  on July 17. The album is available for pre-order purchase CD or Vinyl from the band’s official online store, HMV, Recordstore, Rought Trade as well as in all music streaming services.

 

 

 

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The single for the album, ‘In It Together’ was released on March 27. It can be heard on the official Earache Records YouTube page.

The band discussed their upcoming album in an interview for Classic Rock Magazine, saying:“House Of Noise is absolutely our best songwriting yet. It feels like 10 years in the making and through being signed with Earache we were able to record it at a dream studio with one of the best engineers, Mr Chris Clancy and for us possibly the best producer in the biz, Mr Collin Richardson.”

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