Music Uncovered

The UK Garage Story: Introducing - The UK Garage Story

During the 90s and 00s the sonics of UK Garage took the country by storm. In a short few years the genre emerged from underground events and transformed into Britain’s #1

The UK Garage Story: 1. Bad boy Tunes!

The UK Garage 30th birthday celebrations starts with a bang(er). Jamz Supernova and DJ Spoony rewind through the genre’s hits and the party-starting classics. From Ms Dyn

The UK Garage Story: 2. Broken glass and a kebab shop… where it started.

Have you ever wondered how a genre gets made? You’re in the right place, because Jamz and Spoony explore the origins of UK Garage and meet the people who started it all.

The UK Garage Story: 3. Here come the pirates… spread the word!

Jamz and Spoony discover the creative methods DJs used to launch UK Garage from the underground and reach people across the country. Ignored by the mainstream and evading

The Genius of Coldplay: 1. Adventure of a Lifetime

Why should we appreciate Coldplay? Greg James dives into Coldplay’s firsts; first radio appearance, first Glastonbury, first award. And, of course, their first top ten hi

The Genius of Coldplay: 2. Head Full of Dreams

Greg James gets personal with Coldplay, exploring the characters that make up the band: Chris, Jonny, Will and Guy. And talk directly to their mysterious fifth member, Ph

The Genius of Coldplay: 3. Sky Full of Stars

Greg James explores amazing Coldplay stories, the trouble, the success, and the fans.

The Genius of Coldplay: 4. Everyday Life

The reality of fame, how Chris became THE frontman, not just on stage but in everyday life. How the band as whole reacted to this and how they stand now on their opinion

The Genius of Coldplay: 5. Kaleidoscope

In this episode, we talk about inspirations and the inspired. We begin to understand the impact Coldplay have really had on music. Presented by Greg James.

The Genius of Coldplay: 6. Hymn for the Weekend

We chart the transformative journey of Coldplay's live performances, from their humble beginnings to the groundbreaking spectacles they're known for today. With Greg Jame

The Genius of Coldplay: 7. Humankind

Greg James delves into Coldplay's transformative impact, highlighting their commitment to philanthropy, environmental stewardship and innovative approach to music and tou

The Genius of Coldplay: 8. Everglow

In our final episode, Greg James concludes what the Genius of Coldplay is and hear what they really mean to people.

A Short History of Drum & Bass: 1. The Birth

D&B is the fast-beating pulse of everything from workouts to nights out, but where did it come from? DJ Flight steps back into the halcyon days of rave, when techno and h

A Short History of Drum & Bass: 2. Metal Headz

As jungle rapidly morphs, a groundbreaking new record label and club night becomes a nerve centre for this dynamic new movement: Metalheadz, founded by Goldie, Kemistry a

A Short History of Drum & Bass: 3. D&B Pops

After a period of being shunned by the press, the mainstream makes its first step towards accepting the music. Goldie’s debut album is heralded as a masterpiece, Roni Siz

A Short History of Drum & Bass: 4. Rebirth

Drum & Bass approaches the 2000s on the brink of disaster: the spirit has left the music, eaten up by the major labels and the money. Kemistry’s death has torn a hole in

A Short History of Drum & Bass: 5. Xtra Bass!

When BBC 1Xtra launches in 2002, DJ Flight finds herself at the frontline of a radio station committed to broadcasting 11 hours of drum & bass a week. Music festivals exp

A Short History of Drum & Bass: 6. D&B Pops, Again

When Dubstep invades dance floors in 2008, it’s like UK garage all over again. What happened to all the D&B lovers? Where did they go? But as those in the underground pon

A Short History of Drum & Bass: 7. Renaissance

D&B’s reputation continues to grow, thanks to high profile remixes and more chart success from the likes of Rudimental - who score the music’s second UK number one. As so

A Short History of Drum & Bass: 8. Staying Power

30 years on from the birth of the genre, drum & bass is still adapting. When the global pandemic closes nightclubs in 2020, a period of soul searching follows - but D&B e