BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire
This podcast showcases the best upcoming music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire, presented by Dave Gilyeat and his team of music enthusiasts. Each episode features highlights of local bands and artists that listeners may not have discovered yet. It's a platform for new and emerging talent in the region, focusing on unearthing hidden gems from the local music scene.
Episodes
Nayar Collective + The Amazons
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave meets Nayar Collective - a group borne from the belief in the power of music to offer solace and renewal in a fractured world. Plus, hear Lauren's chat with The Amazons - before their headline gig at the O2 Oxford, and Alex catches up with Mr Speed at Reading's Purple Turtle.Here's this week's track list:
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Premium Leisure
Double Yellow Lines + The Bobo
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave meets Double Yellow Lines - "a throbbing expulsion of mariachi rock, psychedelic-doom metal and Balkan Jazz" - to hear about their debut EP 'Is There Anything Further?'.Plus, Alex catches up with Nick from Riverwolf and The Bobo after her gig at Other Space Arts in Windsor.Here's this week's track list:
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Mac Adams - Sunri
Sweet Giant
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave meets new-wave folk-rock band Sweet Giant to hear about their debut album, SHOW TEETH. Plus, hear about Reading's DIY label Hot Earth Records, and Alex catches up with Rose Rey to review Down at the Abbey - an independent festival held in Reading Abbey Ruins!Here's this week's track list:
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South Arcade - F.A.M.O.U.S
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Lost Velvet
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave speaks to Reading duo Lost Velvet about their debut album Dark Cells.Here's this week's track list:
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Joely June - Stronger Man
White Label - Don't Say Goodbye
Orchid - Elevator Eternal
Tommy Lyon - Hotel Room (feat SVEA)
Tilly Valentine - Taxi Ride
BLISSFOOL - waterfool (feat. Jake St Ange)
Ella McRobb - My Baby Can't Lo
Hugh Holbech + Max and Harvey
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by composer Hugh Holbech to hear about his album Narrowing Winter. Lauren catches up with electropop duo Max and Harvey, and we also hear from Jaz Imsky and The HorMones, and look back on Reading Festival.Here's this week's track list:
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rhys from the sticks - Coming Home
Big Fear - Tide Of The Evening
Joe Bray -
Monkeys With Internet
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave meets Maya from Swedish/Oxford indie band Monkeys With Internet to hear about her 100 songs project and debut EP Monkey Manifesto. Plus, Gavin Lombos - founder of Readipop's Yard Party - tells Alex about launching their new space with live music and studio tours.Here's this week's track list:
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Baby Maker - Big I Am
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Reuben Medlin
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast - making a mix of indie-pop, dream pop, and self-produced bedroom pop, Dave introduces you to Reuben Medlin!Plus, Alex catches up with ex-Reading Uni SU President Tiam Koravand to hear about the challenges facing student musicians and promoters.Here's this week's track list:
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You Talk Too Much - Big Thing
Maddie Ashman - Ambe
The Amazons
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with The Amazons to get the lowdown on the deluxe edition of their album 21st Century Fiction. Plus, Alex previews Reading Festival.Here's this week's track list:
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Nick Magenta - Underachiever
Young Knives - Everything's a PsyOp.
Mazawattee - Lonely with You
The Warriner Brothers - Love is the Enemy
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Richard Lewis + Stornoway
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to experimental indie duo Richard Lewis. Plus, Oli Steadman from Stornoway tells us about their newly announced album launch at Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre... and how YOU can volunteer to be part of their choir. And, Alex West catches up with Pete Wheeler to preview this year's Readipop Yard Party!Here's t
Truck Festival 2026
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, hear backstage interviews and live music from our BBC Introducing stage at TRUCK. Including: INDIYA, Bear Trap, Frannie B, Suspire, Josephine Illingworth, Mount St. Helen, Abi Farrell, Mazawattee, Tino, Kanadia, Getdown Services, Barricane, Danny Mellin and more!Here's this week's track list:
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The Dreaming Spires - 21st Centu
Mac Adams, Rusty Bicycle Street Party + Truck festival
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast: blending jazz, R&B, and pop - Dave introduces you Mac Adams ahead of releasing his new single GOLF.Plus hear what Lauren got up to at the Rusty Bicycle Street Party in East Oxford, and Alex is live at Truck as the festival gets underway!Here's this week's track list:
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V.I.C - Best in the World
Frannie B - So High
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al coffey + Sounds of the City
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, blending cinematic pop, warm emotive vocals with sharp lyricism, Dave meets al coffey!Plus, celebrating Oxford's music scene in the 90s and beyond - hear about Sounds of the City at the Museum of Oxford, Alex previews our excellent line up at TRUCK, and we take a deep dive into one musicians journey with BBC Introducing, this
Lydia Shute + Oscar Dunbar
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to indie pop singer Lydia Shute - to hear about her new single DOWN WE GO.Plus, Alex catches up with Oscar Dunbar, and Lauren has everything you need to know about avant-pop artist and composer, Maddie Ashman.Here's this week's track list:
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Mandrake Handshake - En Vol
Mr Speed - Sweet Sweet Rot
Orchid -
The Race
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by Jess and James from Reading's indie-rock band The Race - to hear about making music again after a 16-year break!Plus, there's an incredible live track from South Arcade at Glasgow's TRNSMT Festival, first play's on the show from Jazzthieves and Blockade - and tips from Jess, Jaguar and Alyx at BBC Radio 1.Her
Baby Maker + My Liberal Pony + Mackenzie
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, would he Rather Be In Berlin? Maybe, but tonight Baby Maker joins Dave to tell us about his new EP Packed Lunch! Plus, Alex hears about Chameleons's 'Music for MS' - a live music night at Reading's Purple Turtle supporting the Berkshire MS Therapy Centre. And, there's incredible live tracks and interviews with MacKenzie at th
Jody Prewett + Late Spring Folk Festival
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by Jody Prewett to hear about his new 10-track album, Places Beyond. Plus, Alex catches up with Baisingstokes Late Spring Folk Festival organiser, Samuel Austin, and there's tips from Jess Iszatt and Jaguar at BBC Radio 1.Here's this week's track list:
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Sebastian Reynolds - Glow Ball (feat. Jonas Torrance)
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Isabella Richardson + South Arcade + SISTRA
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to Isabella Richardson, who mixes country, folk and indie-pop, as we play her music for the first time. Lauren catches up with South Arcade as they get ready for Download festival and Kerrang's K! Pit show, plus Alex hears how SISTRA's debut album launch party went at Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes in Hackney!Her
Mount St. Helen + Rila's Edge
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by Mount St. Helen to hear how everything from religious iconography to black and white photography has influenced his music, plus what to expect when he plays our stage at Truck this year!Plus, Alex catches up with Rila's edge to hear about their gig at Reading's Purple Turtle, and there's a little taste of the
Richard Neuberg + May Kolta
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Richard Neuberg to hear about his new solo album 'The Vine'. Plus, Alex chats to May Kolta about her new music and gig at Pizza Express Live!Here's this week's track list:
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Premium Leisure - Afters
DJ Amricky - Burnin (feat. YK)
Mona Vale - Just
Danny Chaska & Oscar Grouch - Lights
Bidz Music - Arriv
rennie + Shock Horror + the last Nightshift magazine
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave meets rennie, who after working with some of the UK’s most respected live acts is now stepping forward with his own music on his debut EP. He also catches up with Ronan Munro from Nightshift magazine on the eve of the final ever issue. Plus, Lauren finds out about Henley Jazz Festival with Rebecca Poole and Denny Ilett,
Charms Against The Evil Eye + Niki Kini + Are You Listening? Festival
They named their band after a cabinet in Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum, and once formed a band with Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood... this week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Charms Against The Evil Eye.Plus, Lauren meets Niki Kini at her immersive headline show... but did she have a sweet or spicy experience?! And, Alex has a report from Reading's e
The Samurai Seven + Danny Mellin + Natalie Gray
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by The Samurai Seven to talk about their brand new single Punching Down, their first release in 25 years! Plus Lauren meets Danny Mellin backstage at The Bullingdon in Oxford, and Alex speaks to Natalie Gray about her new music and headline gig at Wycombe Community Arts Centre.Here's this week's track list:
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Josephine Illingworth
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by Josephine Illingworth to hear about her new EP 'Bright Things I Found In The Dark', plus she's playing live in session too - tap here for the full live video - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0nhtljqWant to know what's planned at this years Are You Listening? festival - Alex West catches up with organiser D
Still Pigeon + f:sv
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with the energetic indie-pop band Still Pigeon to talk all about their brand-new self-titled EP. Plus, blending jazz, gospel and R&B, f:sv brought her distinctive sound to Reading’s South Street Arts Centre, where Alex joined her for a special listening party celebrating her debut EP GREEN TEARS. And Laure
Who Ate All the Crayons + Record Store Day
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Who Ate All The Crayons before they release their second EP ‘Evergreen’. Plus, Lauren finds out what's happening at the Bullingdon in Oxford for Record Store Day, and what Truck Store's plans are for their 15th birthday. And, Alex meets Tyler from RG Records - to hear how they are supporting artists in Re
Alto Alto + South Arcade + Phoebe Rae
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Ahead of their headline gig at Oxford's Jericho Tavern, Dave catches up with Alto Alto! Plus, Lauren meets South Arcade backstage at The O2 Arena in London before supporting 5 Seconds of Summer, and... she's blending contemporary jazz with art-pop and prog-rock - Alex chats to Phoebe Rea about her new EP Anybody Else?Here's t
My Liberal Pony + SISTRA
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to the music of "experimental freak pop" artist My Liberal Pony, plus Alex meets SISTRA to hear about their upcoming debut album and how their sisterly bond shaped it!Here's this week's track list:
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Si Noble - The Witching Hour
Still Pigeon - I Never Dreamt
White Label - Dance On My Own
Waves Rush In - C
Joe Bray + Girl Like That
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to the incredible music of singer/songwriter Joe Bray!Plus, why are they all in their pyjamas!? Alex West dons his finest dressing gown to catch up with Girl Like That after their gig at The Bullingdon in Oxford, and Lauren Skinner dives into the BBC Introducing uploader to bring you the journey of one of
Sebastian Croft + Royal 2000
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave speaks to Oxford singer songwriter and Heartstopper actor Sebastian Croft about his new single 'Better than ever'. Plus, Alex meets Royal 2000 to hear about his new track ft. Hak Baker. And, our Connections series continues - where bands recommend bands - this time Lauren gets to know folk/trip-hop trio Yellow County.Her
Jennifer Lourea
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave speaks to folk artist Jennifer Lourea for the first time, to discuss her album Reforest Your Dreams, which reflects on our relationship with the natural world. Plus, Alex meets Taz from After Hours promotions - hear about her new night at the Firefly in Reading. And... who does Lauren Love? She takes a deep dive into the
Lucy Leave + Shed Sessions
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Lucy Leave to discuss their double album: Feelings Explorer I & II, plus Alex visits Warren Rodel's garden shed in Botley - to get the lowdown on his creation, Shed Sessions!Here's this week's track list:
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Jack Goldstein - falling off the earth
JAZ IMSKY - LET GO OF ME
Nick Magenta - Change
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Black Hats + Barricane + Split the Dealer
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Black Hats are back! Dave catches up with the band to hear about their new single 'Witness to Everything'. Plus, Alex chats to Reading's Split The Dealer about the town bidding for UK City of Culture 2029, and how this could affect the local music scene. And, Connections continues - our series where bands recommend bands - la
Garfield & Nico + Rila's Edge + Movements Festival
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave meets Garfield & Nico - who bring together spirituality, alternative folk and Britpop.Plus, hear what Lauren got up to at Oxford's Movements Festival Valentine's all dayer with Mazawattee, FAWLERS and No Worries If Not, Alex catches up with Rila's Edge to find out about their new sound, and... find out what's planned
Drez Camino + Felix Ross + The Bobo + Deva St. John
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to the indie-soul soundscapes of Drez Camino.Plus, hear from Felix Ross after his sold out show at the Jericho Tavern, and Alex West is our matchmaker for Valentines Day - he brings together The Bobo and Deva St. John to talk all things music!Here's this week's track list:
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La Maison Française - I Know Yo
Joely June
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Joely June ahead of releasing her new EP, and she's playing live in session too - watch the video here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0mzgqxyPlus, hear how Only The Poets emotional headline gig went at Brixton Academy, and there's tips from Jess, Jaguar and Alyx at BBC Radio 1.Here's this week's track
BLISSFOOL
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to dance/electronic producer BLISSFOOL. Plus, Alex delves into the history of Independent Venue Week, and what's happening as part of it in Oxfordshire and Berkshire.Here's this week's track list:
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The August List - Ghost In The Head
Still Pigeon - Odd Sock
James Carter - Wounds
Blue Bayou - Carousel Song
Henry Grace + The Autumn Saints + Jessy Blakemore
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave meets Henry Grace to hear about his upcoming album ‘Things Are Moving All Around Me’, and Henry's playing live in session too - watch the video here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0mwm45zOur Connection series continues - where bands recommend bands - and this time Lauren gets to know The Autumn Saints, who bring toge
Danny Mellin + Rose Rey + MarysGarden
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by Danny Mellin to hear about his upcoming debut album ‘Ideas Above My Station’, and he's playing live in session too - watch that on the BBC Oxfordshire socials or here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0mv97xcPlus, hear about Only The Poets' battle of the bands to find a support for their Brixton Academy headl
Tino + Bone-Idle + SKINSHIP + The Bobo
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to rapper/producer Tino to hear about his new single Onto You. Plus, Lauren gets to know Korean/British songwriter SKINSHIP, Alex meets Bone-Idle... and hear Dave's chat with The Bobo at the Nighshift Music Magazine all-dayer 'In A Different Place.Here's this week's track list:
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Chima Anya - Time Flies
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Tracks of The Year 2025
It's time for our annual mixtape, a back to back mix of as many of the best tracks uploaded to us in 2025 that Dave could fit in two hours!Here's this week's HUGE track list:
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Only The Poets - I Keep On Messing It Up
Mackenzie - Drama Queen
The August List - The Duplex Phase
Jessy Blakemore - with you
Mazawattee - Waterslide
bedd - Walkie No Talkie
SISTRA - Things I Really Mean
Octavia Freud - N
Christmas special with South Arcade & V.I.C - Acts of the Year plus bedd
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave reveals South Arcade and V.I.C as our Oxfordshire & Berkshire Acts of the Year, plus he catches up with Jamie Hyatt from bedd and gets festive with Christmassy tunes!Here's this week's track list:
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Remorae - in the bleak midwinter
Dream Phone - sh*te xmas
Martha and the Fairy - Wait For December
Jenny Mahler - Follow
Clover + Beaver Fuel
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to Clover, a self-taught musician who combines indie-pop with elements of celtic folk. Plus, our connections series continues - where bands recommend bands - this time Lauren gets to know Beaver Fuel, and Alex finds out about Nicole Allan's incredible Open Mic at The Butler in Reading!Here's this week's trac
Jody & the Jerms
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Jody & the Jerms to hear about their new album Love Descends. Plus Alex meets Brad from Hot Cake, an independent world-wide merch company based in Reading, and there's tips from Jess, Jaguar and Alyx at BBC Radio 1.Here's this week's track list:
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CECIL- Zonin
pecq - no more trouble
Split The Dealer -
May Kolta
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to May Kolta, a pop musician inspired by classic hooks, electronic production and world music. Plus Alex meets Caversham-based music merch producers Allotment Productions, our Connections series continues - where bands recommend bands - this time it's Indica Blues, and Nightshift Music Magazine editor Ronan
doops
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by spacey post-punk/melancholic alt. rock band doops to hear about their new album ‘the space between', an excellent Gollum impression, plus they play 'milk slug' live in session too - watch the video here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0mhx7p6Here's this week's track list:
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Phoebe Rea - Walking Red Flag
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The August List
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by Martin Child from country/psych folk duo The August List - to hear about their new EP ‘Sun Pinned On Ghost Sky’. Plus, Alex takes you on an audio adventure through the more experimental electronic uploads.There's first plays on air from Si Noble, O.T.R.D, Ghost Cat. Emilia Quinn and tips from Jess Iszatt, Jagua
Genevieve Miles
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by Genevieve Miles to hear about her upcoming new EP ‘then it gets worse’... and she's live in session too - watch the video here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0mf665pPlus, Alex finds out about the fascinating Moth x Human project with violinist and composer Ellie Wilson - a composition harnessing data from mo
Harvey Lodge + Emily Jeffri
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to the music of Harvey Lodge, Lauren catches up with Emily Jeffri for a preview of her spooky new single THE THING. Plus, Nightshift Music Magazine Editor Ronan Munro picks a track, there's tips from Jess, Jaguar and Alyx at BBC Radio 1, and two first plays: from Pitchdrop, and Liam Vincent and the Odd Foxes
bedd + Ace Clvrk Maida Vale session
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Jamie Hyatt from bedd to hear about their new album Do Not Be Afraid.Plus, Alex and Lauren hear how Ace Clvrk's incredible live session went at the iconic BBC Maida Vale studios!Here's this week's track list:
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Scaefa - Test Chamber
South Arcade - Drive Myself Home
Mr Fogg - Close to the Surface
Cameron Ha
Mazawattee
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to Oxford-based indie band Mazawattee and Alex catches up with Berkshire's indie rock bands Who Ate All The Crayons and Bone-Idle at The Bullingdon.Here's this week's track list:
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Maddie Ashman - I hate goodbyes
Haints - Pocketbook
SISTRA - Things I Really Mean
Alto Alto - Honeycomb
Joe Hicks - Heart In T
Kamran Ramsden + Sundaughter
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, with a musical ambition to create a sonic world that is unapologetically unique - Dave introduces you to singer/songwriter Kamran Ramsden! Plus, Alex is at the please ban music gig at The Butler - with The Borough, Sundaughter and Mystery Biscuit. And our Connections series continues - where bands recommend bands - this time La
GIGSY + Unbelievable Truth + White Label
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave interviews GIGSY and Lauren catches up with Unbelievable Truth at their album launch in Oxford!Here's this week's track list:
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doops - witching hour
Hannah Jane Lewis - Good Sport
sundaughter - Upstairs
Sam Vaughan - Home
The Bobo - Old Neighbourhoods
New Nerve - Four Leaf Clover
Mom Tudie - Daylight Dreaming
Far From T
Octavia Freud + Orchid
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Octavia Freud to find out about his new concept album RLTNSHPS, plus Alex meets Orchid at all-female music festival Femmestival.Here's this week's track list:
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Mackenzie - Drama Queen
Bishopskin - Doggerland
Jess Fitz - Wasteman
The Kokroachez - Vampire Town
Frannie B - Can't Escape You
Jonathan Yeap - Sci
pixii + Gigi Wilde
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, mixing up EDM, R&B, chill pop and indie - Dave meets pixii as we play her music for the first time.Plus, Gigi Wilde gives us the rundown on her new 7 track concept album 'Life at the Kitchen Table', there's frist plays from Hot Jaw, Callum Gardner, Stephen Stringall and tips from Jess, Jag and Alyx at BBC Radio 1.Here's thi
Steady Habits
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by Steady Habits to hear about their upcoming debut album Deviate, we catch up with Finessa and Shy Zer0 at Reading's Riverbeats festival, and our Connection series continues - this time we get to know BarrelHaus.Plus, there's first plays from Martha May, PHIA, Spyrt Electra... and tips from Jess, Jaguar and Alyx
The Jacques + Only The Poets + Dolly Mavies
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by The Jacques for a chat and live session - watch the full live session on BBC Sounds here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0m118tnAlex catches up with Only The Poets to hear about their headline show at the O2 Academy Brixton - where tickets will be just £1, and Dolly Mavies tells us what happened after THAT m
Emma Hunter + South Arcade + Reading Festival
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Emma Hunter ahead of releasing her new album, Yolanda.Plus, hear what we got up to at Reading festival - including live tracks from The Amazons, V.I.C, Songer, Niki Kini and Dave's chat with South Arcade after their huge debut on the main stage!More festival, you want more?! Ok! Dave was also at The Big Fes
Kanadia + Felix Ross
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Kanadia ahead of releasing their new album 'The Fire That's Tearing Through Our Home', we get to know Felix Ross & Alex is at Reading as the festival gets going! Here's this week's track list:
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Cameron Hayes - Who Was I To Want you?
Waiting for Smith - Kindness & Love (I Feel Safe)
Orchid - Nylon
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Glass Bridges
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast: Alex West sits in - he catches up with four piece alternative rock band Glass Bridges to hear about their new single 'Breathe' & playing live. Plus, there's all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire.Here's this week's track list:
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Stud Farm Mafia - So Pretty
Re:O - Crimson Desire
Michy Tree - RIP
Glass Bridge
Niki Kini + Blue Bayou
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast: Dave catches up with Niki Kini ahead of playing the BBC Introducing stage at Reading & Leeds! Plus, we're at Wilderness with Blue Bayou, Alex finds out about Reading's free Riverbeats festival, and there's tips from Jaguar and Alyx at BBC Radio 1.Here's this week's track list:
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Caesar - Glow
Rubberband Girl - Supercynical
Truck Festival 2025
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast: Dave's got live tracks and interviews from our stage at Truck Festival 2025! The team catches up with Jojo Blyth, Big Fear, Shock Horror, Tongue, Phoebe Rea, Baby Maker, Secret Rivals, Chima Anya, Arimea and Danny Mellin.Plus, hear from Richard Binning - the farmer who lets Truck Festival happen in his field, Festival Coordinat
Mackenzie + Truck Festival preview
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast: Powerful vocals, emotionally charged storytelling and infectious melodies - Dave meets Mackenzie ahead of releasing her upcoming debut EP. Alex catches up with The Kites, Better Heaven and Girl Like That - live at Truck as the festival gets underway! Plus, there's tips from Jess, Jaguar and Alyx at BBC Radio 1, and all the late
Munboi + Lucy Leave
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast: get ready to bounce off the walls with the latest track from Munboi’s ‘Weekends’ project. He's been teaming up with some of Berkshire’s finest and joins Dave to tell us all about it! Plus, Alex meets up with Lucy Leave at The Rusty Bicycle street party in Oxford to hear about their new double album, there's picks from Jess, Jag
Empress Linoleum + MIÉTTE.
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast: Soft sung vocals, laid back rap, bouncy kicks and heavy bass - Dave catches up with the excellent Empress Linoleum to hear about her EP and new single 'One Way Road'. Plus, Alex meets electro producer MIETTÉ. at Windsor's Other Space Arts, we look forward to the always spectaular Wilderness Festival with Australia's The Jungle
Bethany Weimers + Lunar Kites
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Bethany Weimers to hear about her new EP - The Story I Breathe. Plus, Nightshift Music Magazine Editor Ronan Munro recommends a track from Girl Like That, we've a little bit of Glastonbury magic with Supergrass live on the Pyramid stage, Lunar Kites tell us about their upcoming Doctor Who-themed gig, there'
The Mighty Redox + V.I.C
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with The Mighty Redox to hear about their new album Love's A Demon... and plans for their 30th anniversary!Plus, Alex West has an excellent surprise for V.I.C - who will be playing on the BBC Introducing stage at Reading and Leeds! There's tips from Jess Iszatt, Jaguar and Alyx Holcombe at BBC Radio 1, and all
Jessy Blakemore + Shock Horror
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, blending emotional lyricism with hypnotic guitar melodies, Dave introduces you to Jessy Blakemore as she releases her debut single. Plus, Alex catches up with Shock Horror at their Truck store gig in Oxford, there's tips from Jess Iszatt and Jaguar at BBC Radio 1, and all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire.Here
Roseanna + Alex Blyth + YWMP
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, bringing together an emotionally rich blend of celtic-infused cinematic pop, Dave meets Roseanna to hear about her first solo single... and acting in the Harry Potter films!Plus, hear what Alex West got up to at SXSW London with Alex Blyth, there's first plays from Pedro Santos, The Kode, RUDI and Luke Jones, tips from Jess and
Jack Goldstein + Danny Mellin
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with the incredible Jack Goldstein as he releases his new album, which he describes as a 'hyper-country' odyssey through the backwoods of love, identity and resilience in the face of a world turned upside down. Alex West meets Danny Mellin, backstage at The Grace in Islington, to hear about what he's been up to,
Eliza Flynn
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with singer/songwriter Eliza Flynn to hear about her debut album Dirty Angel. Plus, hear Alex's report from the Late Spring Folk Festival at Dummer Down Brewery in Basingstoke, our Connections series continues - where bands recommend bands - this time Rilee gets to know Panic Button, and we've got a live track f
Maddie Ashman + The Great Escape Festival
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave gets to know the amazingly talented Maddie Ashman, Alex hears from The Jacques at The Great Escape Festival, there's first plays from Kathryn MacLennan, Kelly Michaeli and Revenant, plus tips from Jess and Jaguar at BBC Radio 1!Here's this week's track list:
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Ace Clvrk - Addicted
Jess Fitz - Fool's Gold
Baby Maker - Rathe
Low Island
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by Low Island to hear about Bird - their 10-track new album. Plus, Alex West reviews Reading's Are You Listening? Festival with Shock Horror and doops, and there's all the latest new music from Oxfordshire & Berkshire!Here's this week's track list:
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Gigi Wilde - becky
Mackenzie - State I'm In
montykeates - WO
Kah'Nya, The Amazons + Are You Listening? Festival
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast... Kah'Nya joins Dave for a chat and live session - watch her playing Number 1 here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l94407Plus, Alex catches up with The Amazons for a deep dive into their 21st Century Fiction album - hear the full version on BBC Sounds here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0l9484k, we hear what's planned
Isaac Stuart + Rubberband Girl
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast... Dave's joined by Isaac Stuart for a chat and live session - watch the video here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l7r24bPlus, Alex catches up with Rubberband Girl after her gig at Servant Jazz Quarters in London, there's a first play from Bang Mary, and tips from Jaguar and Alyx at BBC Radio 1!Here's this week's tracklist:
Zerowe + Radiohead Reimagined + montykeates
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast... Dave catches up with Zerowe ahead of releasing his new album 'The Ferry Falling from the Sky' - and he played Parallel Lines - live in session for us - watch the video on BBC Sounds here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l6c0ntPlus, hear about 'Radiohead Reimagined’ with the London Concertante, and Montykeates gig at The Un
Rose Rey + The Amazons + Readipop Fiesta
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast... Alex West sits in for Dave - he's joined by Rose Rey for a chat and live session! Watch her play Wasted on You (midnight version) live in session here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l52lfsPlus, we catch up with Matt from The Amazons, Pete Wheeler from Readipop Fiesta, hear how Record Store Day went in Reading, and there'
Toby Sebastian
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast... You might know him from Oxford's Cowley Road.. you might know him from Game of Thrones! Dave's joined by musican and actor Toby Sebastian to hear about his new album 'Eyes Light Up'.. and he plays the title track live in session, watch that on BBC Sounds here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l3pjwrPlus, Alex takes you beh
HööF + Mount St. Helen + Split the Dealer
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast... Dave's joined by HööF for a chat and live sesssion ahead of releasing their new single 'Paisley'. Watch them playing Funfair for us live in session! https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0l29y40Plus, Alex catches up with Mount St. Helen and Split The Dealer at The Bullingdon, there's a first play from Maud’s Dog, tips from Jess,
Juliette The Band + Baby Maker + Shock Horror
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast...Dave meets Newbury's Juliette The Band ahead of releasing their debut album 'Little Bits of Everything We Like'. Plus, hear Alex's report from the Oxfordshire Music Scene night at Common Ground Oxford with Shock Horror and Baby Maker. And, there's all the lastest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire, here's this week's tra
Unbelievable Truth
This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast...Blending introspective lyrics, melodic sensibilities & memorable hooks - Unbelievable Truth join Dave for a chat & live session! Watch the live recording here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0kzgknzPlus, hear our report from the Electronic Music Open Mic at Firefly in Reading, there's tips from Jess, Jaguar and Alyx
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