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12:00am - 1:00am
Grime for the Unconverted
[Repeated from Thursday 11pm.] Hosted and mixed by DJ BPM, showcasing Grime classics, new releases and unreleased dubs. This week: Grime classics by Mr Virgo, Syer B and Devlin, JT the Goon, Maniac, DJ Garna, Dot Rotten, HeavyTrackerz; exclusive dubs by Darx feat. Mr Traumatik; fresh dubs from Westy, Pakz and Filthy Gears; new releases from Real Grime Heads. Listen to archive shows on Mixcloud. Visit X @feraldubs.
1:00am - 2:30am
Adventures in Sound and Music
[Repeated from Thursday 9pm.] New music with The Wire magazine. This week, Shane Woolman hosts a special guest mix by shadowy trio Ak'chamel, The Giver of Illness as well as a slew of new and archive releases and reissues from Harju, Ervin Omsk, Dur-Dur Band, yeongrak, Upsetters, Bill Orcutt and La Tène. Visit thewire.co.uk for more information.
2:30am - 3:30am
Fog Cast
[Repeated from Wednesday 11.30pm.] A series of late-night isolationist soundtracks curated by Robin The Fog. This week, in a show crackling with noise and electricity, we open with a trip back to 2009, when Sparklehorse and Fennesz got together to create Volume 15 of the Konkurrent label's 'In the Fishtank' series. We then continue into even darker, noisier territory with 'Les attracteurs de particles', the second side of Jérôme Noetinger's wonderfully abrasive 'Outside Supercolor' from 2023. We also have an exclusive first play of 'Ancient Futures', the new album from Bana Haffar due next month on Touch, before closing with another extract from 'UFO Forest', composed by Argentinian tape music legend Beatriz Ferreyra. Come drift into the noisy night with us... Further details at: robinthefog.com.
3:30am - 4:30am
Sleeping Dogs Lie
Ambient music selected by Miguel Santos to help night owls relax. For more information visit Sleeping Dogs Lie on Facebook and Mixcloud. [Repeats Monday 12am.]
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4:30am - 5:00am
K-Pop Journey
[Repeated from Wednesday 11pm.] A weekly show dedicated to the phenomenon that is K-pop! Korean presenter Keissi takes you on a journey through Korean pop music from the 1990s to the present day. For more information visit K-Pop Journey on Facebook and @k_popjourney on X.
Listen live5:00am - 6:00am
Modulisme
[Repeated from Friday 11.30pm.] Modulisme (which translates as Modularism) is devoted to out of leftfield modular synthesis. This week: Allen Ravenstine - a key figure in the developing art and music scene in Cleveland in the early '70s and a founding member of Pere Ubu. The analogue abstraction for which Ravenstine became known remains a significant part of his current sound palette, but recent years have seen him turn increasingly toward outlandish eclecticism as his foundation. For more information visit modular-station.com.
6:00am - 7:00am
Late Lunch with Out to Lunch
[Repeated from Wednesday 2pm.] Polemic, politics, mouth jazz and spontaneous music with Ben Watson. This week, Ben provides a scripted show (increasingly rare as musical improvisation has gradually become the norm on Late Lunch), presenting tracks by James Chance, Xenochronic AMM All-Stars featuring Ciro Sagliano on bass (a major piece called "Xenochronic Chropractor"), Tiny Bradshaw's proto-rock'n'roll from 1951 and Betsey Trotwood recordings featuring newcomer Chariton from Greece on electric guitar. Of course, the script will not have the last word, and surprise remains an ever-present possibility.
7:00am - 8:00am
Langham Research Centre
[Repeated from Tuesday 9pm.] Langham Research Centre present musique concrète and electronic music from previous times along with recent releases. Rarely heard works along with little-known and neglected composers as well as those who are renowned and celebrated. Presented by Robert Worby, Philip Tagney and Iain Chambers. This month's playlist includes Oyvind Torvund, Jim O’Rourke & Eiko Ishibashi, Igor Stravinsky arranged by Saunier, Auguste Vickunaite, gamut inc, Hali Palombo, Karel Naessens, Earle Brown, Crys Cole, Kai Khachatryan.
8:00am - 9:00am
Electric Dish
[Repeated from Thursday 3.30pm.] 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.
9:00am - 10:00am
The Curtain Up Show
[Repeated from Friday 4pm.] Tim McArthur, Nathan Matthews and guests discuss London's vibrant theatre scene. Today’s guests: Steve Bond from 'CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation' at Stanley Arts Centre in South Norwood; and Michael Maloney from 'Twenty Thousand Streets Under The Sky' at Southwark Playhouse Borough. Follow on Facebook, X and Instagram for more information.
10:00am - 11:00am
Global Instruments
[Repeated from Tuesday 5pm.] Sofia Gaetani Morris presents a show that looks at instruments from around the world. The first two episodes after the summer break are special editions recorded at WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance), now held at Neston Park in Wiltshire. Launched by Peter Gabriel in 1982, WOMAD celebrates music, dance, art and cultural traditions from around the world. During this year's hot July weekend, Sophia spoke with several artists about their music and instruments. Hear interviews with German-Turkish vocalist and bağlama player Derya Yıldırım, traditional Japanese Edo-style punk collective Seppuku Pistols, Afro-Indigenous group the Garifuna Collective, and Belarusian accordionist Yegor Zabelov. Follow us on Instagram @global_instruments_fm_ and listen again on Mixcloud.
11:00am - 12:00pm
Radio Public
[Repeated from Wednesday 5pm.] A monthly programme created by Workshop 24, a sound, visual and socially engaged art collective working in the Midlands. Each programme emanates from our experience of the local, creating a portal into sonic possible worlds. Episode #40: Samuel Beckett meets Das Tek and the Revolution Booth. This month we feature the voices of Glenn Hilton, Hal from 2001 and Rick Sanders, the field recordings and music of Bill Laybourne, and look forward to the upcoming exhibition of the Revolution Booth at General Office where we explore what a more-than-human revolution might be.
12:00pm - 1:30pm
The Ambrosia Rasputin Show
Freewheeling music series with Ivor Kallin. This week's show features new releases from the Clandestine Label Services: Bow and Arrow; Kee Avil; Micah Thomas; Ivo Perelman and Damon Smith; Ayman Fanoush; James Ilgenfritz and Thomas Buckner; Lukas Ligeti; Bentley Anderson; Ishmael Ali; Toni Geitani; Wilson Tanner Smith; Shoko Nagai; Brian House; Greg Jamie. For more episodes visit The Ambrosia Rasputin Show on Mixcloud. [Repeats Friday 1am.]
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Arty Facts
Arty Facts with Master J is a show about working in the arts. Today, Master J is joined Zoe Dunkley, Head of Performing Arts at Reigate College. Topics include: what it takes to get onto a Performing Arts course, why some students go on to successful professional careers while others don’t, and whether talent is important. We also ask if acting can really be taught and tackle the awkward question of whether pursuing a career in the arts is a financially sensible choice. Expect theatre, education and some uncomfortable truths about trying to make a living as a performer. For more information visit Master J on Facebook. [Repeats Friday 3.30pm.]
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Calling All Pensioners
[Repeated from Monday 1pm.] Magazine programme with Tim Hamilton, addressing issues which affect pensioners across London. This week: England-based pensioners’ charity, Independent Age estimates that pensioner poverty would be reduced by 15% with a total take up of state support and save the NHS and social care services almost a billion pounds. Age UK’s campaigner, Jade, updates us on the charity's new report on the digital world. Plus, we hear from Independent Age’s campaigner, Chris, with the latest on their campaign calling for a single social tariff for water to create a fairer system of support, no matter where you live. Our further musical tribute is to Dolly Parton, the iconic American country music singer-songwriter, actress and philanthropist. Produced by Deptford Action Group for the Elderly.
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Sitting With Gianluca
Interviews and informed portraits of contemporary American musicians with our stateside correspondent Gianluca Tramontana (in temporary and voluntary exile in Marseille). [Repeats Tuesday 12pm.]
4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Outerglobe
[Repeated from Thursday 6pm.] Debbie Golt FRSA takes African music and wider arts and culture as her starting point. Today: Debbie’s special guest is Louisa Le Marchand, co-founder/director of Global Fusion Music and Arts aka GFMA and musician/griot, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Charlton-based GFMA – a community arts and culture organisation with a diverse wide network and a record label. Debbie also speaks to LC Killa Mic of Sanchaba Sulay Jobe Community Development Association (SSJCDA) Gambia, about their upcoming community cleanup day and its significance for Gambian youth. Plus, news of an exciting new festival in Folkestone and new music from Antou Adi Sparky, Josephine Oniyama and Baka Beyond. For more details follow @outerglobe on Instagram.
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Around The World With The Lallas
[Repeated from Tuesday 1.30pm.] Laura Pradelska and Lara Fraser share their international cultural interests, stemming from their respective careers as actor and producer as well as their joint DJ career as The Lallas.
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lucky Cat
If Wong Kar Wai had a radio show. Lucky Cat is a spicy chop suey of music and culture produced and presented by Zoë Baxter. [Repeats Tuesday 4am.]
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Isotopica
Cultural sonic detours with artist Simon Tyszko. Visit theculture.net/ for more information. [Repeats Wednesday 5am.]
8:00pm - 9:00pm
The Organ presents The Other Rock Show
Marina Organ presents an hour of music that uses unconventional structures and 'other' time signatures – gathered from the worldwide undergrounds of math rock, avant prog, weird electronica and strange pop. Find the playlist, archives and links to all the bands at otherrockshow.wordpress.com. [Repeats Thursday 5am.]
9:00pm - 10:00pm
Robyn Rocket's Zoom Zoom
A monthly show with interviews and music charting the musical life of artists. Robyn's Rocket is a semi-regular night of live music and visual art at Café OTO. [Repeats Wednesday 6am.]
10:00pm - 11:00pm
Make Your Own Damn Music
An audio postcard from the artist Bob and Roberta Smith’s studio by the seaside in Ramsgate. This week's art task is to engage in "culture jamming” - crash one form of art into another form of art. We are imitative beings, we learn from each other. Bob sings a song about shoplifting. Visit @bobandrobertasmith on Instagram for more information. [Repeats Thursday 3am.]
11:00pm - 12:00am
framework
Field recording, phonography, and the art of sound-hunting, presented by Patrick Tubin McGinley. This week's regular edition features Mark Peter Wright, Karen Power, Shaun Robert and Roxanne Turcotte; sounds from the Aporee Maps by Esther Boamah Ocloo (Ghana), Felix Blume (French Guyana) and Tsan-Cheng Wu (Taiwan); and a framework introduction recorded in Italy by Mark Gorney. Visit frameworkradio.net for more information. [Repeats Tuesday 6am.]
12:00am - 1:00am
Sleeping Dogs Lie
[Repeated from Sunday 3.30am.] Ambient music selected by Miguel Santos to help night owls relax. For more information visit Sleeping Dogs Lie on Facebook and Mixcloud.