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Thursday 15th October
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1:00am - 2:30am
Artrocker Radio
[Repeated from Tuesday 10pm.] Paul from the influential Artrocker magazine previews all the latest releases from London and the UK's thriving indie rock scene and beyond. To listen to past shows visit Paul's Mixcloud page.
2:30am - 3:00am
From the Archives
[Repeated from Tuesday 11.30pm.] Unusual broadcasts and gems from our archives.
3:00am - 4:00am
Make Your Own Damn Music
[Repeated from Sunday 10pm.] An audio postcard from the artist Bob and Roberta Smith’s studio by the seaside in Ramsgate. This week's show is a heuristic, 'learn as you go' soundscape collage based on two 78rpm paper records bought in a thrift store in New York. Our art task is to take pencils to bed with you and make something unexpected. Visit @bobandrobertasmith on Instagram for more information.
4:00am - 5:00am
Sonoro
[Repeated from Wednesday 11am.] A series showcasing Mexican contemporary sound and radio artists, curated by Ana Martínez de Buen. This week: Cordiox by Ariel Guzik. Cordiox is a sonorous instrument made from fused quartz glass, taut strings and wood. It explores the reorganisation of signals from chaotic or entropic, thermal and electromagnetic sources using the principles of harmonic resonance. It is a large-scale mechanism that is proposed as an essay on the reversibility of chaos. Recorded at the church of San Lorenzo, 55th Venice Biennale, June 2013. Instrument design - Ariel Guzik; curatorial project - Itala Schmelz; sound production and sound engineering - Alejandro Colinas y Emilio Gálvez y Fuentes; executive producers - Catalina Juárez Oechler; texts - Karla Jasso and Ariel Guzik; translation - Teresa Carter; technical and electronic production - Leobardo Ramírez; graphic and editorial design - Maru Calva; photographs - Emanuele Basso, Marcela Chao, Laboratorio de Investigación en Resonancia y Expresión de la Naturaleza.
5:00am - 6:00am
The Organ presents The Other Rock Show
[Repeated from Sunday 8pm.] Progressive sounds and music using unusual time signatures, song structures and dynamics, breaking out of Western music's obsession with 4/4.
6:00am - 7:00am
Farside Radio
[Repeated from Wednesday 12pm.] Music from the catalogues of Far Side Music, the world's primary source for East Asian sounds, presented by Paul Fisher. Visit farsidemusic.com for more information.
7:00am - 9:00am
Day For Night
A selection of recent highlights, archival surprises, programmes that deserve a repeat and those that slipped through the net, taking you through from the wee hours to breakfast. With occasional forays into the Resonance Extra programme of new music and sound art - and further afield.
9:00am - 10:00am
The Naked Short Club
[Repeated from Monday 9pm.] Dr. Stu and his expert guests dance around alternative investments, markets, the economy and wider world.
10:00am - 11:00am
The Clint Show
[Repeated from Wednesday 8pm.] A series hosted by former synth-pop attempter Clint, commuting weekly from Reno, Nevada. Visit jamesoldham.net for press, questions and complaints.
11:00am - 12:00pm
Nostalgie Ya Mboka
[Repeated from Saturday 1.30pm.] Mundele Mafuta presents classic dance music of the two Congos.
12:00pm - 1:00pm
The London Ear
Moonlighting ghostwriter Ben Thompson shakes up a snowdome of real and imaginary sessions with guests from the far-flung frontiers of musical and literary endeavour. This week we’re exploring the power of three with Roscoe Mitchell, Tom Buckner and Gerald Oshita, and there are bonus poems from Jon Stallworthy and Sylvia Plath. For further information visit @btfoshizzle on X and find playlists at Ben Thompson's Facebook page. [Repeats Wednesday 3pm.]
1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Traditional Music Hour
Kevin Sheils presents an informed and judicious selection of recordings of traditional musics from Britain, Ireland and occasionally further afield. [Repeats Monday 12pm.]
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Open City Audio
Weekly programmes by Open City. Making architecture and cities more open, accessible and equitable. This week: Deconstructed. Al Manaar Mosque & Cultural Centre - Faith, Space and Community. In this episode, host Matthew Lloyd Roberts is joined by Shukri Sultan, a lecturer at Westminster University, to explore the story of Al Manaar Mosque in West London. They unpack how this unassuming building became a vital hub for faith, community and resilience – especially in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire. From its architectural form to its social function, Al Manaar offers a powerful lens into how buildings serve more than just physical needs – they shape and shelter the emotional and cultural lives of their communities. We examine the mosque’s design, its role in public life and what it reveals about the broader relationship between built space and belonging. The end quote is attributed to Mariyama Sanyang, Community Coordinator at Al Manaar, who speaks with Shukri about the wonderful things the centre offers the local community, as well as her personal connection to the space. Correction: masjid means "place of prostration" rather than "place of prayer”. [Repeats Tuesday 2.30am.]
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Everyone Is Invited
Goldsmiths' MFA Alessandro Paiano presents a weekly arts talk show with live guest interviews. This week: Alessandro's guests are Laura Caparrotti and Tobia Rossi. [Repeats Wednesday 2.30am.]
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Restart Radio
[Repeated from Tuesday 4pm.] A different kind of gadget show, discussing the work and philosophy of the Restart Project, a London-based social enterprise that encourages people to use their electronics longer, to prevent waste, save money, and make people happier. This month, we hear how Fixing Factories are breathing life back into local high streets and building connections in our communities. If you can help support Fixing Factories visit fixingfactory.org/partnerships. Please fill in our Radio Restart Listener Survey! For more information visit therestartproject.org.
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Electric Dish
Sophie Darling plays a plethora of new music from all corners of the world. With discussion, food for thought, live guests and interviews. Visit Instagram @djsophiedarling. [Repeats Sunday 8am.]
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hard Drive
Hard Drive is an extension of the label of the same name, operating as a public archive of current works and influences. Spearheaded by Tom, Jo and Haydn of the band BC (Borough Council). [Repeats Monday 7am.]
5:30pm - 6:00pm
Pull The Plug
Promos and new releases spun and sometimes speared by Johnny Seven. This week: Blood is extracted. Urine is collected. The body submits to a series of investigations. Its cooperation is taken for granted. The results are awaited. The politics of ennui remain unchanged. Nothing further is reported. Email pulltheplugseven@gmail.com. Visit Pull The Plug on Facebook. [Repeats Saturday 11am.]
6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Outerglobe
Debbie Golt FRSA takes African music and wider arts and culture as her starting point. Today, Debbie talks with David Katz about his monumental new book, Dub Revolution published by White Rabbit, which dives deep into the roots and soars with the shoots of dub, the revolutionary remix sounds originating in Jamaica. David is a respected reggae DJ and promoter and will also share news of upcoming events. Sura Sousso discusses his new album and major tour with Habib Koite, culminating at Rich Mix on 1st November. More new African/inspired music completes the show. For more details follow @outerglobe on Instagram. [Repeats Sunday 4pm.]
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Rogue Planets
Presented by Frank Malachi, Rogue Planets explores ideas, culture and conversations through interviews and field recordings. Visit Instagram @rogueplanets_fm104.4. [Repeats Monday 3am.]
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8:00pm - 9:00pm
Clear Spot
Luscombe's Choice: Adrian Sherwood. In this episode, Will Luscombe presents an extensive interview with Adrian Sherwood, legendary British record producer, remixer and founder of On-U Sound. They explore Sherwood's extraordinary career and his pioneering role in shaping reggae, dub and electronic music. The conversation is interwoven with music from Prince Far I, African Head Charge, Twinkle Brothers, Dillinger, Scientist, Shabba Ranks, Congo Natty, Kode9 and The Congos, reflecting Sherwood's remarkable production work, musical collaborations and influence across generations. [Repeats Friday 10am.]
Listen live9:00pm - 10:30pm
Adventures in Sound and Music
New music with The Wire magazine. This week's show is hosted by Misha Farrant playing tracks by Otomo Yoshihide & Quentin Rollet, Willow Swan & Ellis Berwick, Kill Alters, Coil, Ans M, Squid Pisser, Liquid DnB-like Ambient Grime 2, Klein, Godflesh and more. Visit thewire.co.uk for more information. [Repeats Sunday 1am.]
11:00pm - 12:00am
Grime for the Unconverted
Hosted and mixed by DJ BPM, showcasing Grime classics, new releases and unreleased dubs. This week: kicking off the show with Arabian Nights, a fresh dub from Grime MC/producer/actor Foxamous. Also, unreleased new tracks from Dubstance, Griminal, Darx and Ash Bash. Listen to archive shows on Mixcloud. Visit X @feraldubs. [Repeats Sunday 12am.]
12:00am - 1:00am
Tunes From Turtle Island
New releases and old favourites from the indigenous musicians of North America. Selected by multi-disciplinary sculptor Andrew GJ. This week’s show has country, hip-hop, rap, R&B, blues, indie, cumbia, goth and techno from the music makers of the Mohawk, Ojibwe, Squamish, Tɫingit, Mi’kmaq, Cree, Saulteaux, Navajo, Nisenan, Washoe and Inuk Nations. For more info see facebook.com/tunesfromturtleisland and tunesfromturtleisland.eu. [Repeats Saturday 5am.]