From The Bottom Of The Record Box

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Music for music lovers, with discussion and show notes, plus bonus material for subscribers

Episodes

  • WH Lung – humming synth-pop trio from Manchester

    13/04/2019 Duration: 43min

    Would you please help us improve the show by voting for your favourite track from this episode?You Found MeDon't Marry Too SoonThe Thing About ThingsSecond Death of My FaceI Am Not AfraidThem ChangesHummingbirdVote now! TweetPinShare WH Lung bring us some cracking slightly retro but forward looking dynamic synth-pop. Visionary in itself, the track Second Death of My Face is a truly beautiful piece of music. And there's more. A double LP has just been released on vinyl and you can get it here. We've got plenty more besides too, Willy Tea Taylor leaves his impressions upon first time listener Tobin. Listen on the get his full reaction. Hey, and while you're here we'd like to tell you about some exclusive content we've got coming up. To get to this extra bonus content you need to be on our mailing list otherwise it won't get to you. Show your loyalty to the show by signing up and you'll receive this exclusive show content not available anywhere else. Oh, and you'll receive a discount code too that you can use in

  • The Suncharms make us all shoegazey

    06/04/2019 Duration: 48min

    Would you please help us improve the show by voting for your favourite track from this episode?Walk On ByGod Bless the Ottoman EmpireBodyFilm SoundtrackHey LucianiDub Be Good To MeSailVote now! Welcome to the show with ex-Peel Session stars The Suncharms. Luckily for us the band has reformed following their split up in the '90s and are currently recording new material. There is an LP in the wings from The Suncharms. The band has been in touch and we are certainly looking forward to their upcoming release. Read on to discover more about the band and what to expect from them in the future. Also in the show we have Richard's father drop in on the studio and he stays for the entire show! Such is Old Man's musical taste that he offers a few nuggets of wisdom on the tracks in today's show. However, it's not all beer and skittles. After playing the Eastern European classic from A Hawk and A Hacksaw, he cites it obvious middle Eastern influences and then rambles on about Kashmir for a bit. Did you listen in Geography

  • Tom Grennan as suggested by ‘that’ Jamie

    30/03/2019 Duration: 48min

    Would you please help us improve the show by voting for your favourite track from this episode?If I'm UnworthyPrincess DiamondThe Monolith of PhobosHard Man Fe DeadThis is the Age(If I Can't Get No) SatisfactionSevenVote now! Tom Grennan is our Listener Recommendation on today's show and introduced by our listener Jamie. Jamie recommended this track and as a result is now firmly friend of the show. If you think you've got taste as good as Jamie's then you can place your Listener Recommendation right here - go right on ahead. So what did we learn today? Blake Mills has a producing pedigree second to none and he has played with some of the greats.Despite Sean Lennon's musical heritage Tobin thinks he is "contrived".Prince Buster has been a massive influence, and in fact even gave Madness their name.Devo are better than The Stones. Track Listing If I'm Unworthy Blake MillsPrincess Diamond (feat. Kelsey Bulkin & MADE IN HEIGHTS) Kero UnoThe Monolith of Phobos The Claypool Lennon DeliriumHard Man Fe Dead Princ

  • Laura Rain rocks, blues, souls and funks her way into the show

    23/03/2019 Duration: 43min

    Would you please help us improve the show by voting for your favourite track from this episode?Edge of TownSeasonsBurning Down the HouseFireflies1922 BluesWatussiLost FriendsVote now! Laura Rain and The Caesars mean business and remind us that Detroit can still rock your socks off. Their gritty, determined, funk-soul-blues is delivered with the power of a juggernaut. Listen on to join the bus. Also coming up on the show we have a bookend from Middle Kids - more about whom Tobin will share with us. A musical surprise is sprung on Tobin and we find out that he's already a fan. Talking Heads make their second appearance on the show and we have some good old Kraut-Rock from Harmonia. From the Bottom of the Record Box is also introducing you to John Grant. If you're not already familiar, this is the track Fireflies off of his Queen of Denmark LP. Come on in, it's a belter this week. Guaranteed - to our listeners around the globe. Track Listing Edge of Town Middle KidsSeasons Laura Rain & The CaesarsBurning Dow

  • Neutral Milk Hotel give us the greatest Indie LP of all time

    16/03/2019 Duration: 48min

    Would you please help us improve the show by voting for your favourite track from this episode?The King of Carrot Flowers Parts I, II & IIIParisBlue Skies in Your EyesCuddly ToyBallerinaMy LoveGhost / UntitledVote now! Mercy, I've been waiting so long to unleash In The Aeroplane Over The Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel upon Tobin. Also you, our dear listeners. If you're not familiar with Neutral Milk Hotel then we hope that you will go away from the show and give the whole album a listen. It really is a masterpiece. More on Jeff Mangum and Neutral Milk Hotel later... Track Listing The King of Carrot Flowers Parts I, II & III from the vinyl Neutral Milk HotelParis MXMSBlue Skies in Your Eyes LemongrassCuddly Toy from the vinyl RoachfordBallerina from the vinyl Van MorrisonMy Love Until The Ribbon BreaksGhost / Untitled from the vinylNeutral Milk Hotel Subscribe for exclusive news about the show Neutral Milk Hotel born out of The Elephant 6 Recording Company Jeff Mangum formed The Elephant 6 Recording Company

  • The Heathens – earliest recording of garage music?

    09/03/2019 Duration: 51min

    Would you please help us improve the show by voting for your favourite track from this episode?Stop and GoStorms On The OceanOrdinary PleasureSteady GirlSex On FireTom's Gone To HiloOrange Claw HammerIn TransitVote now! Hello and welcome to the show notes for another episode of the show, brought to you by From the Bottom of the Record Box. Firstly, we are thrilled to be bringing you a true exclusive. The Heathens are spinning in the show. Secondly it is actually on the date that the record is officially released by Black & Wyatt Records. Read on to learn more about this fascinating track. If this takes your fancy, why not take a listen to Black & Wyatt's other recent release Fingers Like Saturn. What else will you learn in this episode? Albert Hammond Jr. is in fact Albert Hammond IIIThat the Appalachian Dulcimer is also known as The Hog FiddleChillwave is a thingDon Van Vliet - aka Captain Beefheart is the greatest musician ever to have livedRichard has invented the musical genre Pirate Music Please

  • Fingers Like Saturn – 10 years in the making – Finally released

    02/03/2019 Duration: 45min

    Would you please help us improve the show by voting for your favourite track from this episode?Candy's DeadThe Frog PrincessGod Knows I've TriedMary You Were WrongLaundry RoomI KnowGlam LiesVote now! Firstly Fingers Like Saturn are our point of interest in this show. It is a remarkable story. Rob and Dennis (Black and Wyatt Records) have played a massive part in this. We are delighted to be intertwined in this story from afar. Besides Fingers Like Saturn, Tobin brings us The Frog Princess, a cautionary tale by The Divine Comedy. Secondly, later on in the show we introduce Sammy Brue and his wonderfully rich voice. Further to that, we have a video from his recent gig in London where he and his guitarist KJ Ward were supporting Caamp. The impromptu trio of Sammy Brue, Taylor Meier and Matt Vinson covered The Avett Brothers classic Laundry Room and the video of that performance is right here in the show notes. Consequently we spin the original on the show as well. Sign up for more from Record Box HQ Track Listin

  • Gavin Clark reminds us we’re all just Spinning Round the Sun

    23/02/2019 Duration: 47min

    Please help us continue broadcasting £ Donation Amount: It's all I can afford, but you've got all my loveI've got a slightly deeper pocket, keep going guysYep, sure as hell got a spring in my step today - You're awesomeI am the King over all I survey - big me up on the showDang it, I'm so rich I won't even miss this amount - Good Luck!Hang on, I want to give an amount that suits me betterDonate Now Select Payment Method PayPal Personal Info First Name * Last Name Company Name Email Address * Make this an anonymous donation. Comment Donation Total: £10.00 Would you please help us improve the show by voting for your favourite track from this episode?Nobody's Dirty BusinessTo My Dearest WifeLet It RockNo More TearsSilence KidSpinning Round the SunNative SonVote now! Gavin Clark reminds us of our own futility with his statement "We're all just spinning round the sun". However, we've more besides. Firstly, Tobin has the bookend for the show with The Devil Makes Three. Secondly, we have a well-worn original 1959 vi

  • Jade Bird gives us something new

    16/02/2019 Duration: 49min

    Would you please help us improve the show by voting for your favourite track from this episode?April the 14th (Part I)Love Has All Been Done BeforePull It TogetherBitter EndHandmade CardYou Keep It All InBilly (Live)Vote now! Yeah! Get on. You arrived at another episode of the show. Thanks, your continued slavish devotion to the show that champions the undiscovered and under represented musicians of the planet known as earth is admirable, and appreciated. Jade Bird brings us a reason to rethink our idea of modern music, with the wonderful Love Has All Been Done Before. Our usual bookend is taken care of by Gillian Welch and Tobin gives us a double New Music Header by Someone and Young & Sick. A Record Box Classic from The Beautiful South rounds it all out. Friend of the show Jerry G blows his harp and our minds Thank you so much to the guys over at Musicians in the Mountains. Jerry wrote this impromptu harp piece for the show. What a harp player Jerry really is - we are truly thankful for this amazing pie

  • Jonathan Richman and The Velvet Underground

    09/02/2019 Duration: 44min

    Would you please help us improve the show by voting for your favourite track from this episode?Song For WinnersEver Fallen In LoveJohnny Boy's BonesA Little RespectSpirits AbandonedVelvet UndergroundTracyVote now! Welcome to the show! Thanks for dropping by the website to catch up on more information about this episode. Don't forget our other content on Instagram and Facebook. Today we have a fantastic cover by Nouvelle Vague, a Classic Vinyl play from Erasure and an excellent Listener Recommendation from Pete in Harpenden. Thanks Pete. We have Jonathan Richman and The Velvet Underground song that'll really put a smile on your face, as does all of Jonathan's amazing catalogue. Furthermore, listen on to hear Tobin's apocalyptic review of Six Organs of Admittance... Track Listing Song For Winners Nick WaterhouseEver Fallen In Love Nouvelle VagueJohnny Boy's Bones (feat. The Dead South) Colter WallA Little Respect Erasure (played direct from the vinyl)Spirits Abandoned Six Organs of AdmittanceVelvet Underground 

  • Indigo Morgan lights the touchpaper

    02/02/2019 Duration: 56min

    Would you please help us improve the show by voting for your favourite track from this episode?All the Debts I OweGetting To MeYou Make Me FeelNobodySeqinitta QinngorpaatitNeed a Little TimeJumping At Shadows26Send the FishermanVote now! Firstly, Indigo Morgan is our surprise catch on the show today. She currently has 3 albums out, the latest released as recently as this month. You can check her out on Spotify. Secondly, we also have newish music from the likes of Caroline Rose, Mitski and Courtney Barnett. Welcome to the show, let's dive straight in. First up it's Caamp... Track Listing All the Debts I Owe CaampGetting To Me Caroline RoseYou Make Me Feel Indigo MorganNobody MitskiSeqinitta Qinngorpaatit NanookNeed A Little Time Courtney BarnettJumping At Shadows Duster Bennett (original 1969 vinyl play)26 CaampSend the Fisherman Caamp Indigo Morgan - the three LP wonder The intriguing and wonderfully mystic Indigo Morgan is our under-represented artist in this episode of the show. She has three LP's currentl

  • Best undiscovered music podcast

    26/01/2019 Duration: 46min

    Would you please help us improve the show by voting for your favourite track from this episode?2 Song SetPlastic WrapLemonadeMellotronStewballSpace CowboyThe Acid SongVote now! Welcome to the best undiscovered music podcast available! Thanks for listening with us to Loudon Wainwright III. Loudon has had such a prolific output of acerbic, funny, heart-wrenching and cleverly written songs that choosing just 3 tracks of his was a difficult choice. Because of this, we would urge you to investigate his catalogue yourselves to find your favourites. You can visit his official website here. Track Listing 2 Song Set (feat. Slow Train) Loudon Wainwright IIIPlastic Wrap Joy DownerLemonade CocoRosieMellotron StereolabStewball Loudon Wainwright IIISpace Cowboy Kacey MusgravesThe Acid Song Loudon Wainwright III Loudon is the best undiscovered music Why do we say this? Loudon Wainwright III is hugely well known and a man of prolific output. Because of this, as a young lad every time I watched the Old Grey Whistle Test he se

  • The Libertines kick our front door in!

    19/01/2019 Duration: 50min

    Dear listener, we'd really appreciate your help in getting the show absolutely perfect. What do you think of the length of the show?It's too darn short - add some more musicIt's too darn short - talk some moreIt's pretty well balanced - about rightIt's too long - lose a trackIt's too long - don't talk so muchVote now! Welcome to another show of exceptional high brow musical integrity. The Libertines give us two pearlers today and, as a consequence, have both of us shoop da langa-langing in the studio! Gil Scott-Heron drops by with his wonderful apartheid tale of startling depth and beauty. Our Listener Suggestion this week is of such staggering brilliance that it, therefore, produces a surprise at the very end of the show, just as we thought we were wrapping up. Join us for a very different cover version of what turns out was a cover version to start with. If that doesn't make any sense, listen on and it will. Finally, music from up north from the magical The Oriellesturns your grey, humdrum day into somethin

  • JP Paulsen, Annsofi and Jerry Geraldi breeze in from Norway

    12/01/2019 Duration: 51min

    Welcome to the show! We have a real mixed bag for you this week. Saint Motel are our bookend artists for this show. In addition we have the privilege of showcasing JP Paulsen, Annsofi and Jerry Geraldi. They also have an interesting sideline project called Musicians in the Mountains. Read on to find out more. Secondly, we offer you music from The Shacks and the wonderful Afro-beat set up KOKOROKO. If this wasn't enough, we revisit St. Paul and The Broken Bones with their recent release Young Sick Camelia. What are you waiting for? Hit that play button below and let's dive straight in. Track Listing Move Saint MotelI'm Not in Love Fun Lovin' CriminalsThis Strange Effect The ShacksAbusey Junction KOKOROKOSt. Mary JP Paulsen, Annsofi and Jerry GeraldiGotItBad St. Paul and The Broken BonesHappy Accidents Saint Motel JP Paulsen and Jerry Geraldi are Musicians in the Mountains For the last 3 years, JP Paulsen, a well established musician and school teacher from Arendal, Norway and Jerry Geraldi, a lifelong outdoors

  • The Decemberists and Shakey Graves are our Listener Recommendations

    05/01/2019 Duration: 54min

    Welcome to the first show of 2019! Happy New Year to all our listeners. We have some fantastic music and review for you this week. Tremendous Taste Dave from Preston, UK sends us his Listener Recommendation - The Decemberists with Carolina Low. Listen on to hear what we think of this. We also have another Listener Suggestion from Jamie - the quite unique one man band Shakey Graves with the track Roll the Bones. Unknown Mortal Orchestra from New Zealand give us quite a diverse bookend for the show. In addition, we have a Record Box Classic from Art of Noise and more from the truly wonderful Jenny Lewis (of Rilo Kiley fame). Let's bring in 2019 together. Track Listing Major League Chemicals Unknown Mortal OrchestraTry to Change Mother MotherCarolina Low The DecemberistsRoll the Bones (Audiotree Live Version) Shakey GravesClose (to the Edit) Art of NoiseAcid Tongue Jenny LewisHunnybee Unknown Mortal Orchestra More about Shakey Graves... Shakey Graves (Alejandro Rose-Garcia) is a very interesting character and mu

  • New Year’s Eve playlist 2018

    31/12/2018 Duration: 50min

    Thanks for listening throughout 2018. Welcome to our New Year's Eve playlist. We really value your continued support. This is our "Best of the Best" 2018. We had such a wealth of great music that it was very hard to decide which tracks to include within our usual format of around 45 minutes - or there about. We just couldn't include everybody. However, you all did get airplay in 2018 and will continue to do so throughout 2019. Say "Hello"... Please do get in touch, you can contact us here or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram

  • Cat Power brings her sombre excellence to the show

    29/12/2018 Duration: 46min

    Welcome to the magic. Experience the masterful songwriting and musical genius that is Cat Power (Charlyn Marie "Chan" Marshall). With 10 studio albums to her name, she's a musical force to be reckoned with. As a result of Karl Lagerfeld seeing her smoking a cigarette outside the Mercer Hotel in New York she became the spokesperson for a line of Chanel jewellery. In addition, Cat Power has been featured in commercials for Cingular and De Beers. Her version of Space Oddity by David Bowie was used in a commercial for a Lincoln car and she was involved in advertising for GAP. Apple used her version of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas in their 2013 Christmas commercial campaign. Furthermore, she has had numerous film roles. Chan also narrated the film Janis: Little Girl Blue which premiered at the 2015 Venice Film Festival. Track Listing The ex-love of my life - Cat Power Marshall has also had tragedy galore in her life. Before coming to prominence whilst working as a waitress in Atlanta her boyfriend died.

  • Christmas Special 2018

    22/12/2018 Duration: 01h10min

    Merry Christmas one and all. Welcome music lovers to our yuletide look at festive musical treats. No overt analysis or opinion this week. Join your hosts, Richard and Tobin, as we chat through our Christmas thoughts and wishes. It's a great chance to get to know us a little better. Firstly, we have some great alternative music choices for your Christmas listening pleasure. Secondly, we're just having a chat in the studio over a glass of wine. Consequently, you'll feel like you're right in there with us, in the thick of the conversation. For instance, did you know there is an annual black pudding throwing World Championship in a small Northern town in England? Track Listing Dirt Sledding The KillersChristmas Shine Christmas Treasures Series and The Clarke FamilyRiver Joni MitchellDo You Hear What I Hear? Bob DylanLittle Drummer Boy Joan Jett and The BlackheartsThe Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot Nat King ColeSilent Night, Holy Night John FaheyA Junky's Christmas William S. Burroughs Christmas Music Special

  • Caamp shake up the show – listen now to hear why

    15/12/2018 Duration: 40min

    Let us introduce you to CAAMP - or rather, let Duncan introduce you to CAAMP. Firstly, friend of the show Duncan calls into the studio and recommends Vagabond by CAAMP. Duncan then goes on a good old ramble about camping and watching caveman TV. Secondly, Richard and Tobin give their thoughts on Vagabond and a new friendship is forged. Intrigued? Then listen on! Furthermore, we have a second Listener Recommendation from Carter in New York City, USA. Stay tuned and you will hear two Record Box Classics, one from Lisa Loeb and one from The Rolling Stones. In addition, Magic Bronson and Russian Red complete today's line up. Track Listing Evil Plans Magic BronsonCigarettes Russian RedVagabond CaampSeasons (Waiting On You) Future IslandsStay (I Missed You) Lisa LoebCrazy Mama The Rolling StonesNervous Magic Bronson CAAMP is a folk trio from Ohio, making beautiful noise Duncan called into the show to introduce his Listener Recommendation. If you'd like to do the same you can recommend your favourite tracks here. Th

  • Rilo Kiley bookend the show – Breakbot is our Listener Suggestion

    08/12/2018 Duration: 51min

    Finally Rilo Kiley smash two belters into the show! Tobin has been snouting around for some New Music again and has offerings from Vök and Filous - we'll find out more about these two artists later in the show. After that, we have a Vinyl Spin live in the studio of a classic from Ellis, Beggs & Howard. Furthermore, Alex Newell fills out the show with a disco spine-tingler with the help of Nile Rodgers. Do you have a Listener Suggestion that you'd like us to play on the show? Well how do you make that happen? Firstly, go register on our website. Secondly, recommend your track. Also, check out our social channels for what's going on here at the studio. It's by far the easiest way to get the latest news and insights to Record Box HQ. You can connect via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Track Listing Portions for Foxes Rilo KileyBaby I'm Yours BreakbotNight & Day VökBicycle (feat. Klei) FilousBig Bubbles No Troubles Ellis, Beggs and HowardKill the Lights (with Nile Rodgers) Alex Newell and DJ CassidyDoes

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