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SECRET CIRCUITS

Secret Circuits came into the studio for the new "mini Y.U.B.S." edition of Lunchtime Live with Nick Phelps on Friday the 19th of February 2010.

The group (along with a small drum kit and the biggest keyboard some of the Phoenix staff have ever seen!) played live songs, and songs from their latest release.

Secret Circuits blend Trance, Indie and Epic Rock to create a sound which is both unique and memorable. For more information about the band click here and listen to the podcast here

Secret Circuits with Nick Phelps (Centre)

THE RED PILLS - EXCLUSIVE EP LAUNCH

Phoenix regulars The Red Pills came in to Lunchtime Live on Friday the 29th of January 2010 to talk to Nick Phelps about their brand new EP "Missiles", upcoming gigs and to play some exclusive live tracks.

The lads from The Red Pills came down to the studio for what turned into a mid-day edition of Y.U.B.S. (Yorkshire Underground Band Show)

Armed with two acoustic guitars, strong vocals and an empty tin of Celebrations(?) The Red Pills performed two songs...and you may even find footage of the tracks on our videos page soon!!!

Click here for the interview and exclusive tracks

Click here for a video of one of the tracks performed

For more information about The Red Pills and upcoming gig dates and venues, visit their website here

Use this widget to listen to more tracks from The Red Pills, or click here to download the tracks

Tom, Jim, Freddy and Nick

ARTHUR RIGBY AND THE BASKERVYLLES

The Leeds-based band came in to the Phoenix FM studio to talk to Trevor Dawson on the 17th of December 2009.

Arthur Rigby and the Baskervylles came in to talk about headlining their (then) upcoming gig at The Eiger Studios Festival in Leeds, a gig with bands from both Liverpool and Leeds, and their new single which was made available through iTunes and other mp3 download sites on Monday the 21st of December 2009.

Ben, Alex, Neil, Hannah and Jess came in with their new CD and a variety of instruments, including a keyboard, a tambourine, a guitar and 2 violins. Playing one track from their CD and one live track, Arthur Rigby showed why they headlined the gig.

Hear the interview and special acoustic session here

For band updates and more tracks click here

Ben, Alex, Neil, Hannah and Jess with Trevor

THE IDLES

The Liverpool-based indie band came in to Phoenix FM to talk to Trevor Dawson on the 17th of December 2009.

The Idles came in to talk about their gig at The Eiger Studios Festival in Leeds, a gig with bands from both Liverpool and Leeds, and their new EP 'Arrogance Through Ignorance' which will be available through iTunes.

Dan, Ben and Aaron of the band came in to drivetime, armed with their new EP and some acoustic tracks, recorded especially for Phoenix FM, including an outstanding cover of Slade's 'Merry Christmas'.

Hear the interview and their tracks here

Find out more about The Idles, hear more tracks and much more here

Dan, Ben and Aaron in the Snow

EXOTERIC

The rock/metal group from all over Yorkshire came in to Bad To The Bone to talk to Phil and Zab on the 9th of November 2009.

Exoterik talked to the guys about their old album and partnership with the producer that worked with the band HIM, and their new album that they produced themselves, playing through several exclusive tracks from their new album "Butterfly In Your Hand"

Listen to the full Bad To The Bone show here

Check out Exoterik's website here for more information and content.

JERZEY STREET BAND

The hugely popular band came to talk to Megan and play some songs, including one written for her, and while the whole band couldn't get all their instruments into the studio, the mix of music and band chat made for a great show.

Check out Jerzey St Band's MySpace

Listen to the Interview on Country Collections Here

SECRET IN TODAY

Secret In Today came in on Drivetime on 25th of September 2009. They had a chat with Trevor Dawson and performed a live acoustic set.

Mark, Simon and Tony spoke about how they formed, their popularity, gigs, plans, stalkers, their missed band member Shane (who was unable to make it) and much more!

Some brilliant acoustic tracks were peformed live by the band and you can hear them, plus the whole interview here

Also visit Secret In Today's website here

from left, Simon, Trevor Dawson, Tony & Mark

THE MCCARRONS

On the 24th of August, Richard O'Brien was joined in the studio by The McCarrons for a chat and some live acoustic tracks.

The McCarrons are an acoustic/indie/folk band from Halifax. Formed in 2004 by Michael and Louis McCarron on Joint Vocals and Guitars. Blair Murray was added as the bands drummer in 2008.

Visit The McCarrons website here

Listen to Richard O'Brien's Little Bit Of Ireland with the McCarrons by clicking here

The McCarrons (left to right) Michael McCarron, Blair Murray and Louis McCarron

EXTRA CURRICULAR

Ruby, Thabo, Jack and Noah from the 8-piece Extra Curricular joined Mike Sharman in the studio on the 28th of August's edition of Coffee Culture for a chat and some exclusive acoustic tracks.

Extra Curricular are a Hip-Hop / Soul / Funk group from Huddersfield and features some of Huddersfield's finest musicians. All the members are involved in other musical projects but have teamed up to create an exciting new fusion of sounds.

Listen HERE to the interview performance on Coffee Culture

Visit Extra Curricular's website: www.extra-curricular.net/

Or their myspace music page: www.myspace.com/extracurricularband

(left to right) Thabo, Jack, Ruby and Noah of Extra Curricular with Mike Sharman

OPERATOR SIX

Bradford band Operator Six joined Trevor Dawson on the 16th of July 2009.
Originating from Bingley and Keighley, Operator Six played an acoustic set of new songs, and spoke about their upcoming list of gigs, kicking off in Sunderland on 17 July 09. Songs from their self-titled EP were also played.

The band have worked with Paul Weller on many occasions, supporting him at his gigs.

Listen HERE to the Drivetime interview of Operator Six

Visit Operator Six's website: www.myspace.com/operatorsix

Adam Boyce (left) & Darren Akeroyd

THE RED PILLS

The Red Pills, from Leeds, appeared on Friday 22 May 09's Drivetime with Trevor Dawson. The band spoke about the release of their new EP - Awakening.
They performed an acoustic set from their new EP.
Nick and Fred spoke about where they were from, and Tom brought in a toy, that Tommy from the band Space had signed. Jim was the quiet one.

Listen HERE to the interview of The Red Pills on Drivetime

Visit The Red Pills website: www.myspace.com/redpillsrock

The Red Pills - (from left) Nick, Tom, Fred, Jim
(Trevor Dawson in the middle)

THE SAILMAKERS

Keighley band - The Sailmakers - came onto Drivetime with Trevor Dawson, on the 8th of May 2009.

The band played an acoustic set and spoke about how they have recently started and also where they would like to be in acheiving goals.

Listen to The Sailmakers interview here

Visit The Sailmakers website: www.myspace.com/thesailmakers

The Sailmakers - Tom, Ryan and John

D:REAM

Trevor Dawson (Drivetime) caught up with D:Ream on Easter Sunday (12th April 2009) in Oldham, whilst on their new tour of gigs around Great Britain. One of their most famous songs, 'Things Can Only Get Better' reached Number 1 in the UK Charts back in the 90s, and now D:Ream are making a comeback with a dance indie sound.

With a planned new D:Ream album on the way later in 2009, the fellas spoke about why D:Ream disbanded and what they'd been up to since 1997. They also spoke about how they had a chance meeting in a park and decided to reform as a band, and what their future aims are.

Listen to the whole interview here- Two of their new tracks ('Gods In The Making' and 'All Things To All Men') also feature in the interview.

Visit D:Ream's website: www.d-ream.co.uk

DAVID TYRELL

All the way from Liverpool, the band David Tyrrell joined Trevor Dawson on Drivetime on the 8th of April 2009.

David Tyrrell (vocals/guitar/piano), Chris McKeown (bass) and John Mulholland (guitar) chatted about their music, their aims and also played accoustic live in the studio.

They enjoyed being on the show so much, they returned on Trevor Dawson's Drivetime on Friday 24th April 09 - they played another acoustic set and also spoke about gigs, photoshoots and producers!

Listen to the show here

For more info on the band visit: www.myspace.com/davidtyrrellmusic

From the left) John Mulholland,
David Tyrrell and Chris McKeown

LADYBOYS, THE SAILMAKERS and NORTHERN GLORY

Three West Yorkshire bands, Ladyboys (from Leeds), The Sailmakers (from Keighley), and Northern Glory (from Calderdale), came in to the studio on 2nd April 2009, to join Trevor Dawson on Drivetime.

They each played two songs accoustically, and they also promoted their gigs (dates being 3rd and 4th April) and the launch of a new music venue in Leeds.

Listen to the programme here

For more on any of the bands, check out their websites:

Ladyboys: www.myspace.com/lsladyboys

The Sailmakers: www.myspace.com/thesailmakers

Northern Glory: www.myspace.com/northerngloryuk

Ladyboys

MISPELT TWO POINT ZERO

On the 28th of March 2009 Punk and Disorderly's Steve Blackman brought in punk band Mispelt Two Point Zero for Trevor Dawson to talk to.

Dance, Punk and chat... an unusual mix you might say, though Mispelt Two Point Zero had come from Northampton to perform in Halifax and were on a small tour of gigs, and Phoenix FM managed to grab an interview with them before they performed live!

Listen to the interview here

More info on the band can be found at Mispelt Two Point Zero website

Mispelt 2 Point Zero

THE MAYBES?

Drivetime's Trevor Dawson caught up with Liverpool indie band The Maybes? in Leeds, whilst on their tour around Great Britain.

The Liverpool band spoke about who they were and how they are unique in the music scene, and also what made them into who they are as a band.
They also spoke about their music, singles, albums, and their influence on the listening public.

To listen to the interview click here

Visit the The Maybes? website here

CHAO:SPHERE

Industrial Death Metal Band, Chao:Sphere appeared on Bad to The Bone on the 8th of December 2008

Chao:Sphere came all the way from Glasgow, Scotland, to perform live in the studio and chat with the boys.

The guys that came in were "The Wolfman" Sully (Vocals), 4BZ (Guitars / Programming), Craw (Guitars / Programming), Pash (Bass) and Stevil P (Drums).

For more info on the band‏ visit their website

THECLECTIX

Drivetime's Trevor Dawson interviewed Calderdale indie band, Theclectix, in December 2008 just before the The Farm gig in Leeds (which was then unfortunately cancelled).
Being the major support for Merseyside band The Farm, the lads discussed the gig, future plans, future gigs, and what they hoped for in 2009.

Here's the interview Click to listen

Visit the Theclectix website

THE BOGIEWHEELS BAND

The Bogiewheels Band
with Zoe, Lioma & Danny

SOUND SANCTUARY

Sound Sanctuary, a band from Sevenoaks in Kent popped into the studio for a live set on Phil's Drivetime, when they were touring in the West Yorkshire Region.

Click to listen to interview

www.myspace.com/soundsanctuary

JOSH MEEK

Gary interviewed local musician Josh Meek on his music and influences.

Interview Podcast

Acoustic session: Podcast

ROSEWOOD

Paul in the studio with local acoustic duo Rosewood. They perform live and give details of forthcoming gigs, including spots in a variety show at Bradford Bulls' stadium the week of 1-3rd November 2007.

Click here to listen or here to link to Rosewood's website

PETROSS

Howard Priestley interviewed local indie band Petross. Petross were the winners of Calderdale Battle of the Bands 2007.

Podcast of interview

ROLLER6

Howard interviews local indie band Roller6 on their influences and music.

Roller6's interview - listen here

SONGS FOR DESPERATE DOGS

Jonathan Taylor performs, live in the studio, two track from his CD 'Debut - the collection'. It's a compilation put together from tracks on previous releases, and is being sold to raise money for BSAPP, a dog sanctuary in Bulgaria, where Jonathan has a studio.

The sanctuary desperately needs new premises, as the current neighbours consider it a nuisance and have killed three dogs and vandalised the power supply. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of 'Debut' will go to the appeal fund.

Interviewed between the songs, Jonathan tells how he became involved with the cause and talks about his music and his hopes of bringing together British and Bulgarian musicians.

Click here to listen.

To help the dogs: BSAPP website
or find out more at: Friends of BSAPP Myspace page

Click here to buy Jonathan's music CDs and help the dogs

To find out more about Jonathan: Jonathan's Myspace page

ROB GALLOWAY

Will be one of the 13 live acts at 'Stokestock' that will be playing live at the George pub in Halifax, Halifax on the 28th July 2007 to commemorate the life of Helen Stokes.

Listen to his interview and one of his orginal songs.

16 DAYS

This 4 piece local band came in to talk about their diverse influences from Funk to Indie. Whilst visiting us they not only let us hear their studio tracks but they also treated us to an acoustic number.

If your taste lies somewhere between Al Green and Gnarls Barkley with just a hint of Indie Rock thrown in to the mix then you need to be hearing out for these guys!

16 Days interview podcast - listen here

RED STAR

Listen now to 'RED STAR' - local rising group's interview and live set Interviewed by Liam McCormick and Howard Priestley!

Listen to the podcast here