Xpression FM: Recent Episodes
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Becca and Ollie managed to chat to Ed from the band before their sold out gig at Exeter's Great Hall. Promoting their fourth studio album, So Long, See You Tomorrow, Ed talks about their progression in their sound. Plus we ask how come the band have decided to use backing vocals by Rae Morris as well as Lucy Rose throughout the album. In just over ten minutes you will find out everything there is to know about one of the best break-through British bands of recent years...
Head of Music Chris went to chat to Rae Morris before her support slot for Bombay Bicycle Clubs gig at the Great Hall in Exeter. The two chat about Rae's style of music, the recording process of her debut album, an exciting collaboration with Clean Bandit and what is next instal for the up-and-coming singer-songwriter...
We managed to catch Newton before his gig at the Great Hall in Exeter. Sophie and Jo talk about Newton's transition from making pop songs to making songs that he now has a lot of input in as well as adding different techniques to the recording process. Newton also gives out some handy advice for those singer-songwriters out there...
Sophie and Jo caught up with the singer-songwriter before his support slot with Newton Faulkner...
Before his gig at Exeter Cavern on Saturday 8th March, Ollie caught up with the singer-songwriter, currently based in Bristol. They chat about his singing style, the guitars he uses, his experience at Glastonbury and his latest single Cassy O'...
Gemma was joined by Marcus and John from the band before their gig for Kink at Cavern. They talk about their 'dream' relationship with their record label Subpop and their festival style album, expect them to be everywhere this summer...
Ollie and Harry had a chat with James from the band before their gig at Exeter Cavern.They talk about the groups influences, their future plans of a new single and what James's preferred superhero is...
Becca chatted to the folk singer-songwriter Seth before his sold out gig at Exeter Cathedral. They talk about his latest record Word Of Mouth, how it is based on the South West and how the songwriting was based on interviews with people, as well as on stage nerves and advice to potential acts out there...
Ruth checked out Tom Odell's gig at Plymouth Pavilions in February. A highly anticipated and well received performance from the attendees and a glowing review from Ruth means anyone who has the privilege to see Tom on any remaining dates is in for a treat...
Saskia interviewed the Oxford based band before their gig at the Cavern in Exeter. They discuss the bands wide ranging influences, their touring schedule, including support slots with Crystal Fighters and also those embarrassing tour moments...
Before their gig at Exeter Cavern, Music Team members Sophie and Jo caught up with the Birmingham based surf poppers who are tipped for big things over the coming year..
Sophie Cross, XpressionFM Music Team member caught up with the up and coming indie rockers Amber Run before they played KINK nights in December. They chat about their latest single, their busy touring schedule and advice for bands just starting out...
Jo and Sophie caught up with the 5 piece indie-rock band from Buckinghamshire before their gig at the Cavern for Pearshaped Exeter back in December...
Luke from the music team caught up with Nine Black Alps, an alternative rock band from Manchester, a few weeks ago before their Exeter gig at the Cavern. Check it out.
Nikki Ellis and Nick Lawley caught up with Scroobius Pip before his performance with dan le sac at the Exeter Lemon Grove on 28th January. They talk about their latest album Repent Replenish Repeat, the making of the videos and surprisingly about Johnny Depp...
Sam caught up with Lizzy and Max who form the American indie-pop duo MS MR before their gig at Colston Hall in Bristol. They talk about how their tour across the UK this autumn is going, how they describe their sound in comparison to a wave of new credible pop acts and also give a shout out to the one and only Prince Harry who saw the band at Glastonbury...
Before the bands show supporting Mallory Knox, music team member Nikki Ellis caught up with the 4 piece rock band.
Before their gig at The Lemon Grove in Exeter, Ollie Knight caught up with lead vocalist Rob from the band. Rising stars in the rock world, Ollie asks about their latest single, You Wanna Know, how the recording for their second album is going and how their performances at Reading and Leeds felt for the band...
Head of Music, Chris, caught up with Ed and Justin from the band before their gig at Exeter Great Hall. Currently promoting their 4th album, The Weight of Your Love, they discuss the writing process of the album and how that compared to previous records. Also we find out more about the band changes and how Justin got involved with the band plus much more...
The London duo visited Exeter recently playing at the Phoenix. Becca caught up with Olly from the band about stage freight (despite being around for around 14 years), the consistency of their albums and the reviews of their latest We Were Here...
Music Team member Saskia caught up with Emily before her Gig at Exeter Phoenix. Currently touring the UK with her latest album, the two chat about her influences in particular about her Australian background, traveling and playing with Frank Turner at the Olympics...
Sam caught up with the band before their gig at Mama Stones in Exeter. Having played in Exeter a few times, they reminisce about an unfortunate incident before a gig in Exeter and also about their latest EP including the video for the single To Be Alive which was shot whilst on tour in America...
We caught up with rising stars Catfish and the Bottlemen before their gig at Exeter Cavern. Gemma chats with Van McCann about their love of live shows, their latest single Pacifier, tour bus antics and relationships....
Luke Deverson spoke to Kieran Hallet, Regional Organiser for the EDL in Devon and Cornwall.
He spoke about their motivations for coming to Exeter, the EDL without Tommy Robinson and if there was any threat to the University Campus during their march on Saturday (16.11.13)
Ollie Brookes caught up with Wolf Alice before their headline slot at KINK Night at the Cavern. They discuss their musical journey, influences and err, ice skating. Warning: There is swearing.
Our music team member Ollie Knight managed to chat to the band after their gig at the Cavern. They talk about their latest album, how their writing processes have change and breaking into the music industry.
Harriette caught up with Jay a.k.a Beans on Toast before his gig at the Phoenix. The political singer-songwriter talks about his controversial lyrics, releasing albums on his birthday and his good ol' friend Frank Turner!
Support act for John Grant at the Lemon Grove was Norwegian singer-songwriter Josefin Winther and music team member Gemma caught up with Josefin. Relatively unknown in the UK they talk of her upcoming plans, how she met John Grant in Iceland and her thoughts on the the Miley Cyrus debate.
Music team member Fiona interviewed the one and only Radio 1 DJ, Zane Lowe, before his set at the Freshers Ball. With chat on tips on how to get into radio, how to judge a crowd and the latest tips in new music...
Robin Thicke's Summer hit 'Blurred Lines' has been a matter of great controversy with many accusing the song of representing sexism and misogyny. On the 21st October a referendum began at the University of Exeter giving students three option: to condemn and remove the song from University outlets, just condemn the song without removing it or no change.
Xpression FM investigated what students thought and how the voting system actually works.
Produced and reported by Elia Shipton, Abi Paterson and Emma Chan
Music team member Ollie Brooks, caught up with the breakthrough indie-pop group before their performance at the launch night of KINK.
To mark the 90th anniversary of Walt Disney Studios, Luke Deverson goes on a journey to infinity and beyond to discover why Disney has been so successful! Looking back on it's history and talking to Exeter students about their favourite Disney animation, this is a fitting tribute to the studio behind the movies.
Music team member Luke Wilson caught up with the grunge rock duo, Drenge, before their gig at Exeter Cavern. Fresh from their T.V appearance on Jools Holland and the release of their debut album in August 2013, these guys are a band certainly on the up!
Our Music Team member Gemma Astbury caught up with the organiser of the brand new music event KINK nights, just before its launch night on Wednesday 9th October; where Mausi and Dive In will take to the stage. A fortnightly event showcasing the best in new music with bands until 11.15 followed by DJ's until 3am. Something completely new to the Exeter music scene! Listen in to XpressionFM to hear the interview on the following shows: Nikki Lloyd: Monday 4-6pm James Hitchings-Hales: Tuesday 2-4pm Then on The XpressionFM Music Show we will be reviewing the launch night. To keep up to date on all things KINK head over to their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KINKexe?fref=ts
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XpressionFM's Eleanor Loftie and Chris Waite went around town getting shoppers' opinions on Jazz singer and busker Jerri Hart, before talking to the big man himself (1:00).
First Broadcast: 21 March 2013, 6pm - 8pm, on the Exeter Busking Culture Show. Listen back: http://www.mixcloud.com/XpressionFM/exeter-busking-culture-show/
Xpression FM Sports Team's Joe Alexander interviews Ricky Hill (Tampa Bay Rowdies head coach, Ex-England International and Ex-Luton player).
In this cross-Atlantic interview, Joe asked Ricky about his professional footballer career, playing at Luton, coaching the Rowdies to win the North American Soccer League Championship, and the sensitive issue of race in football.
First Broadcast: Saturday, 10 November 2012, 11am - 2pm Listen back: http://www.mixcloud.com/xpressionsport/saturday-sport-show-episode-7/
In this clip... - The Sports Team announced the total amount raised by the Charity Football Match in aid of the Adam Stansfield Foundation. - Our Heads of Sport do their on-air handover. - Dougie Says No - a feature we just made up - a preview of what you can expect from us in the next year...
First Broadcast: Saturday, 23 March 2013, 11am - 2pm Listen back on: http://www.mixcloud.com/xpressionsport/saturday-sport-show-episode-20/
Xpression FM News Team Member and Yorkshireman Nick Howe looks into the issue of the Exeter student demographic.
First Broadcast: Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 4pm - 5pm. Listen back: http://www.mixcloud.com/xpressionnews/the-scoop-12-december-2012/
Gareth Jones and Laurence Foreman (Wake and Bake) spoke to some of the members of Reggae Dub band Easy Star All-Stars at their recent gig in the Exeter Phoenix.
First Broadcast: Sunday, 11 November 2012. 10am - 12noon. Listen back to the full show: http://www.mixcloud.com/wakeandbakeradio/wake-bake-week-5-gigs-and-guests/
A Mini-mashup of the tracks played in Episode 1 of The Mix and Mash Show during Strip Programming Week.
Icona Pop ft. Charlie XCX: I Love It (Cobra Starships Remix) Empire of the Sun: Alive (Zedd Remix) Daft Punk: Get Lucky (WBBL Remix) Armin van Buuren ft. Trevor Guthrie: This Is What It Feels Like (W&W Remix) Sub Focus ft. Alex Clare: Endorphins (Sub Focus vs Fred V & Grafix Remix) Alesso vs OneRepublic: If I Lose Myself Phoenix: Trying To Be Cool (The Chainsmokers Remix) Bastille: Laura Palmer (RAC Remix) Dan Croll: Complement My Soul (Fake Brothers Remix) Gabriella Aplin: Panic Cord (Hucci Remix) M83: Outro (Gabriel Lukosz Dream Remix)
New to the Xpression Playlist this term! http://www.xpressionfm.info/music
- Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams: Get Lucky
- Alesso vs OneRepublic: If I Lost Myself
- Armin Van Buuren ft. Trevor Guthrie: This Is What It Feels Like
- Bastille: Laura Palmer
- Macklemore & Ryan Lewis ft. Ray Dalton: Can't Hold Us
- Empire of the Sun: Alive
- The 1975: The City
- John Newman: Love Me Again
In this half of the interview Louis and Will discuss about touring with Muse and Foo Fighters and how the bands latest single Little Blimp sounds like Gangham Style!
Will Jones and Louis Jones from our music team caught up with Rhydian and Matt from The Joy Formidable before their sold out gig at Exeter Phoenix
Tom Reed and Becky Malone caught up with Benjamin Francis Leftwhich when he visited Exeter to play the Phoenix in October.
Our music team member Phil Smith caught up with Folk/rock band Brother & Bones before their gig at MamaStones in term 1.
Our co-Head of Music Eleanor Loftie caught up with Andy or Mr. Scruff before his set at Exeter Lemon Grove last November.
On Sunday 17th March, Xpression FC will be taking on the University Staff in a battle of skill and determination, and it’s all in aid of the Adam Stansfield Foundation.
We’re kicking off at 11am on the Rubber Crumb, so please come and join us, DONATE, and also experience: - Cake sale - Raffle - Auction - Chance to take part in a penalty shootout
Featuring lecturers, SABBs and other staff of the University of Exeter, and of course all of your favourite Xpression FM presenters and pundits…
Even the smallest donations go a long way; so whether it’s 10p or £10, please do get donating at:
http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/xpressionfmsportsteam
(Produced by Alex Manning. Voiced by Douglas Wilson & Freya Godfrey)
Our Co-Head of Music Chris Waite, went to interview Matt from Modestep before their sold out gig at Exeter Lemon Grove. #Modestep #Sunlight #ReadingFestival #Dubstep #Electronic #Rock