The Musical Circle Podcast

Welcome to Episode 52 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben surprises everyone at the Musical Circle by revealing a special Christmas section as Christmas is on Wednesday, December 25th of 2024. Ben also brings back the Around the World section highlighting international music that came out in 2024. This is the second to last show of the Musical Circle in 2024, and Ben hypes up the last show of 2024. This episode marks the debuts of the following people: Hope Tala, Common Saints, Calvin Harris, Sonny Fodera, The Blessed Madonna, Oracle Sisters, the band ONE OK ROCK, PAWSA, Samantha Crain, and the band Foals. Here are all the songs in this episode in order (with timestamps):

Soul Section

1. Stars - Kindred the Family Soul (from the 2003 album Surrender to Love) (3:05:00)

2. Golden - Elmiene (from his 2024 EP For the Deported) (8:47)

3. Survival - Hope Tala (from her 2024 EP Survival) (13:12)

4. Till It Happens To You - Corinne Bailey Rae (from the 2006 self-named album Corinne Bailey Rae) (17:32)

Around the World Section

5. Dream On - Common Saints featuring Taloula (from the 2024 album called Cinema 3000) (England) (23:06)

6. Riverside - Oracle Sisters (2024, released December 11th) (France) (28:15)

7. Ridin' Out The Storm - Samantha Crain (2024, released November 19th) (United States) (33:44)

8. Dystopia - by the rock band ONE OK ROCK (2024) (Japan) (39:49)

Musical Medley Section (Dance, Electronic, Techno, House Music)

9. Too Cool to Be Careless - PAWSA (2024) (43:55)

10. Somedays - Sonny Fodera, Jazzy and D.O.D. (2024) (47:59)

11. Free - Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding (2024) (51:57)

12. Carry Me Higher (7 Inch Version) - The Blessed Madonna featuring Joy Anonymous and Danielle Ponder (2024) (56:07)

Free Space Song 1: Dreaming - Smallpools (2013 but also on the 2015 album LOVETAP) (1:02:53)

Free Space Song 2: Mountain at My Gates - Foals (from the 2015 album What Went Down) (1:07:24)

Rock Section

15. Brick by Boring Brick - by the band Paramore (from the 2009 album Brand New Eyes) (1:12:02)

16. High Hopes - Panic! At the Disco (from the 2018 album Pray for the Wicked) (1:16:40)

17. Halo - by the rock band STARSET (from the 2014 album Transmissions) (1:20:29)

18. Sweet Child O' Mine - by the band Guns N' Roses (from the 1987 album Appetite for Destruction) (1:24:55)

Christmas Section

19. One More Sleep - Leona Lewis (from the 2013 album called Christmas, With Love) (1:32:05)

20. Driving Home for Christmas - Chris Rea (from the 1987 album Dancing With Strangers) (1:36:05)

21. This Christmas - Donny Hathaway (1971) (1:40:03)

22. Linus and Lucy - Vince Guaraldi Trio (from the movie A Charlie Brown Christmas) (1:43:50)

Chill Lounge Section

23. Night Blue Skies - Midnight Smoothie (2021) (1:48:34)

24. Flip Around - Eli Stewart (2021) (1:51:17)

25. Football Head - Flamingosis (2015) (1:54:26)

Closing Song: Swimming - Flawed Mangoes (2024) (1:59:20)

The Musical Circle returns on 26th December or December 26th, 2024, with the title, "It Comes Full Circle: 2024 Year In Review" (Episode 53)

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner and CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, and Patrick. Another special thank you to the fans, friends, and listeners of the Musical Circle. Also, a huge special thank you to the people in San Diego for finally making the second Musical Circle studio possible. Studio will be done in 2025, so look out.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited and Co-Produced by: Melissa Rodriguez and Ben Charles

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 51 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben highlights many musicians, performers, and artists who are on the rise, underground, underrepresented, and in some cases, unknown to the audience of the Musical Circle. Ben showcases musicians worldwide on this special Under the Radar showcase episode. Ben also talks about Storm Darragh and why Ben feels that it is very important to help out in crucial times. This episode serves as the Musical Circle debuts of everyone who is listed in this episode. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

1. Armageddon - by the band Minimal Wind (2024, released December 8th) (Timestamp: 4:18)

2. god loves a trier - Lexie Carroll (2024, released November 22nd) (Timestamp: 8:21)

3. Again and Again - Jagged Jaw and MINOVA (2024, released December 1st) (Timestamp: 11:37)

4. Epiphany - DUKE and Saint Demarcus (2024, released November 22nd) (Timestamp: 16:20)

5. No Particular Hours - by the band The Upsides (from their April 2024 album also called No Particular Hours) (Timestamp: 19:47)

6. Nostalgia - by the band Cosmic Vice (2024, released September 20th) (Timestamp: 24:00)

7. Alarm - Million Dollar Weekend (2024, released December 6th, last Friday) (Timestamp: 27:54)

8. Lost In Myself - Erlichson (2024, released September 7th) (Timestamp: 31:55)

9. Just For Now - Beeson (2024, released August 23rd, but also on her 2024 EP Ritual) (Timestamp: 35:37)

10. Cranium - Lei Hope (2024, released November 13th) (Timestamp: 39:40)

11. Lately (LIVE from My Living Room version) - by the Welsh singer Mared (2024, released August 2024, but the normal version of Lately came out back in April) (Timestamp: 43:31)

12. Little White Chapel - by the group Amble (2024, released September 6th) (Timestamp: 50:27)

13. The Commons - also by Amble (2024, released October 4th) (Timestamp: 55:05)

14. Whisper - by the band Simple Things (2024, released October 4th) (Timestamp: 1:01:20)

15. Sunset of Your Love - Toni Cornell (daughter of the late Chris Cornell) (2024, released November 21st, 2024) (Timestamp: 1:05:37)

16. Until Now - Eelke (2024, released November 22nd) (Timestamp: 1:09:57)

17. Quite Simple - Olivia Reid (2024, released December 6th) (Timestamp: 1:16:29)

18. Most Of All - Hank Heaven featuring Renny Conti (from his 2024 album Loaded Dice) (Timestamp: 1:20:54)

19. Flowers Fell - Avery Friedman (2024, released November 19th) (Timestamp: 1:26:01)

20. Under These Conditions - Clover County (from her 2024 EP called Porch Lights) (Timestamp: 1:31:16)

21. Feel Something - Fraser Churchill featuring Alyssa Bonagura (2024, released December 6th) (Timestamp: 1:35:18)

22. Honestly - Madison Bailey (2024, released December 6th) (Timestamp: 1:39:33)

23 and Closing Song: Pushing East - Cornelia Murr (2024, released December 4th) (Timestamp: 1:46:53)

The Musical Circle returns with the next episode, next Thursday, 19 December or December 19th with the title, "Hope of A Brighter Future"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the Owner and CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, and Patrick. Another special thank you to all the performers, musicians, and artists in this episode who were showcased on the Musical Circle. A 3rd special thank you goes to the listeners, fans, and followers of the Musical Circle.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited and Produced by: Melissa

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 50 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben celebrates a milestone for the Musical Circle as this is Episode 50! Ben tells a story of how his friend Elizabeth helped him find a song that Ben almost forgot about when he was a kid. Also, Ben talks about the idea of having more merch coming to the Musical Circle real soon. Ben hypes up next Thursday's episode, episode 51, an Under the Radar showcase episode. That episode will showcase and highlight underground artists, musicians, and on-the-rise performers of the future. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

1. Good Feeling - Flo Rida (from the 2012 album Wild Ones)

2. Good Time - Owl City featuring Carly Rae Jepsen (from the 2012 album The Midsummer Station)

3. Chasing the Sun - The Wanted (from the 2012 album The Wanted)

4. Told You So - Martin Garrix featuring Jax (released 22nd November 2024)

5. Heaven Knows - Kaskade featuring Punctual and Poppy Baskcomb (released 21st November 2024)

6. Wild Long Lie - Sam Fender (2024) (released on December 2nd)

7. Let the Groove Get In - Justin Timberlake (from the 2013 album The 20/20 Experience)

8. Titanium - David Guetta featuring Sia (from the 2011 album Nothing but the Beat)

9. Good Old Days - The Revivalists (from the 2023 album Pour It Out Into the Night)

10. Small Changes - Michael Kiwanuka (from his 2024 album Small Changes)

11. Be Someone - Yuna (2024)

12. Never Let Me Go - Florence + the Machine (from the 2011 album Ceremonials)

13. Valerie (LIVE at Radio 1 LIVE Lounge, 2007) - Amy Winehouse (from her 2006 deluxe album Back in Black)

14. Mr. Magic (Through the Smoke) - Amy Winehouse (from the 2003 album Frank)

15. All The Stars - Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA (from the 2018 movie Black Panther 1)

16. Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve (from the 1997 album Urban Hymns)

17. Let the Drummer Kick - Citizen Cope (from the 2002 album Citizen Cope)

18. This Man - Common and Pete Rock (from the 2024 album The Auditorium Volume 1)

19. Other Side of The Game - Erykah Badu (from the 1997 album Baduizm)

20. In the Still Of the Nite (I Remember) - Boyz II Men (from the 1991 album Cooleyhighharmony)

21. Destiny (EDITED) - Zero 7 featuring Sia and Sophie Barker - (from the 2001 album Simple Things)

The Musical Circle will return on next Thursday, the 12th of December, or December 12th, 2024 with the title, "Under the Radar Showcase, Chapter 1"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, and Patrick. Another special thank you to the fans, friends, and listeners of the Musical Circle for celebrating 50 incredible shows with the Musical Circle.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited and Produced by: Melissa

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written By: Ben Charles

Directed By: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 49 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben talks about the journey and how far the Musical Circle has come as next Thursday is episode 50. Ben also talks about episode 51 of the Musical Circle being an Under the Radar section showcase episode highlighting and showcasing on the rise and up-and-coming musicians and performers worldwide. This episode serves as the debuts of the following: Gigi Perez, Shaboozey, Sam Fender, Wallice, RUBII, Butcher Brown, Emile Londonien, Ella More, Grace Gardner, and City Mall. Here are all the songs in order in this episode:

Soul Section

1. When I See U - Fantasia (from the 2006 album also called Fantasia)

2. Art of Getting By - RUBII (from her 2024 EP Change and Remain)

3. Love Somebody - Mac Ayres (from his 2024 album Cloudy)

4. It Gets Better With Time - The Internet (from the 2018 album Hive Mind)

Alternative/Indie Section

5. Flash In the Pan - Wallice (from her 2024 album The Jester)

6. People Watching - Sam Fender (2024)

7. A Dream of You - Far Caspian (2019)

8. Fable - Gigi Perez (2024)

Coffee Shop Section

9. Good News - Shaboozey (2024)

10. When The Night is Over - Lord Huron (from the 2018 album Vide Noir)

11. Letting Go - Hollow Coves (from the 2024 album Nothing to Lose)

12. Yellow - Coldplay (from the 2000 album Parachutes)

Free Space Song: No One - Alicia Keys (from her 2007 album As I Am)

Jazzy Checkpoint Section

14. Montrose Forest - Butcher Brown featuring Nicholas Payton (2024)

15. Catch the Light - Emile Londonien (from the 2024 album Inwards)

16. Crossing Path - Emile Londonien featuring FLUPKE and Jowee Omicil (also from the 2024 album Inwards)

17. The Whales - Low Poly Cactus featuring PNRDL and Mahealane (from the 2024 album LPC)

Under the Radar Section

18. Windy - City Mall (from their 2024 EP Lobby Songs, November 6th, 2024)

19. I'll Be Here - Ella More (released in October 2024)

20. Big Picture - Grace Gardner featuring buffchick (released on 15th November 2024)

21. Peace of Mind - Sunrise Academy (released in March 2024)

Chill Lounge Section

22. The Long Retreat - Birocratic (2022)

23. Ship Has Sailed - Soul Food Horns featuring Soren Sostrom and Slug (from the 2021 EP called Black Tea)

24. On and On - Saib featuring FloFilz (from the 2022 album Under the Stars)

Closing Song and 25. Lavender - Handbook (from the 2021 album Two Halves)

The Musical Circle returns on Thursday, December 5th or 5th of December, 2024 with the title, "To 50 Shows and Many More"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, and Patrick. A special thank you also to the fans and listeners of the Musical Circle.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited by: Melissa

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Produced and Written By: Patrick Larsen

Directed By: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 48 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben hosts the sequel to the Living for the Moment showcase series as a part of the Musical Circle. This is an all-rock music showcase episode of the Musical Circle. Ben also announces that episode 50 which happens on the 5th of December and episode 51 on the 12th of December will not have any sections for those specific episodes. Ben also fights through a cold and plays all rock songs in this episode. Here they are in order:

1. Thunderstruck - AC/DC (from the 1990 album The Razor's Edge)

2. Burning Heart - Survivor (from the 1985 movie Rocky IV)

3. Renegade - Styx (from the 1978 album Pieces of Eight)

4. Real Gone - Sheryl Crow (from the 2006 Disney movie Cars 1)

5. Show Me How to Live - Audioslave (from the 2002 album Audioslave)

6. Boom - P.O.D. (from the 2001 album Satellite)

7. Kingdom - Downstrait (2016)

8. CHAMPION - Bishop Briggs (from the 2019 album CHAMPION)

9. Something Cured - Allele (from the 2011 album Next to Parallel)

10. Dog Days Are Over - Florence + the Machine (from the 2009 album Lungs)

11. Muse - Flight by Nothing (2024)

12. Beautiful Day - by the band U2 (from the year 2000 album All That You Can't Leave Behind)

13. Over My Shoulder - Mike + the Mechanics (from the 1995 album Beggar On A Beach of Gold)

14. If I Saw You Again - Pages (from the 1978 album Pages)

15. Josie - Steely Dan (from the 1977 album Aja)

16. I Don't Want to Miss A Thing - Aerosmith (from the 1998 movie Armageddon)

17. Stressed Out - Twenty-One Pilots (from the 2015 album Blurryface)

18. Fire Inside of Me - by the band Skillet (from the 2024 album Revolution)

19. Rising Power - by rock band AC/DC (from the 1983 album Flick of the Switch)

20. Danger Zone - Kenny Loggins (from the 1986 movie Top Gun)

21. I Love Rock N' Roll - Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (from the 1981 album I Love Rock'N Roll)

22. Enter Sandman - Metallica (from the 1991 album Metallica)

23 and Closing Song: November Rain - Guns N' Roses (from the 1991 album Use Your Illusion 1)

The Musical Circle returns next Thursday on the 28th of November, or November 28th, with the title, "How to Be Grateful"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Kgabo, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, Laisha, and an extra special thank you to my friend Patrick for buying Ben an AC/DC hoodie. Ben is very appreciative of the kind gift. Another thank you to all of the fans and people who listen to the Musical Circle.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Co-produced and Edited By: Ben Charles and Ben's friend Melissa

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written By: Patrick Larsen

Directed By: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 47 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben announces the plans for next Thursday's episode, episode 48, and for episode 51 coming up on the 12th of December or December 12th. Ben also shares his excitement concerning next Thursday's episode and why he feels that episode is a must-listen show. This episode serves as the Musical Circle debuts for the following: Michael Kiwanuka, Andy Grammer, ROSIE, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, X-Coast, John Summit, HAYLA, LP Giobbi, Jacob Banks, Joy Oladokun, and Nia Nadurata. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

Yearly Jams Section

1. Celebrate - Jordan Rakei featuring STUTS (2024)

2. Stardust - ZAYN (from the 2024 album Room Under the Stairs)

3. The Rest of Me - Michael Kiwanuka (2024)

4. Waste - Myles Smith featuring James Bay (from his 2024 EP A Minute)

Pop Section

5. Try Again - ROSIE (from the 2024 album What Scares Me the Most)

6. Save You A Seat - Alex Warren (2024)

7. Rather Be - Clean Bandit featuring Jess Glynne (from the 2014 album New Eyes)

8. Magic - Andy Grammer (from his 2024 album called Monster)

Uptempo Bass Section

9. Shine On - Kaskade, Wilkinson, and Paige Cavell (released on October 30th, 2024, two weeks ago)

10. Never Alone - Delta Heavy featuring Hayley May (released in August 2024, but also on 2024 album Midnight Forever)

11. Solar System - Sub Focus (2019)

12. The One I Need - Pola and Bryson featuring Kelli-Leigh (released on November 1st, 2024, two weeks ago before this episode)

Free Space Song: Freedom of the Night - Sophie Ellis-Bextor (2024)

Free Space Song 2: Breakadawn - De La Soul (from the 1993 album Buhloone Mindstate)

Musical Medley Section

15. Tokyo Honeymoon - George Reid and AlunaGeorge (from his 2024 EP called 0-6M)

16. Desert Storm - by the musician X-Coast (from the 2024 album the Riviera Collection)

17. Shiver - John Summit and Hayla (released in February 2024)

18. Feel - LP Giobbi featuring Jacob Banks (released in May 2024)

Alternative/Indie Section

19. I Won't Let You Down - Curtis Harding (from his 2021 album If Words Were Flowers)

20. Taking Things for Granted - Joy Oladokun (from her 2023 album Proof of Life)

21. Practice - Nia Nadurata (dropped last Thursday, November 7th, 2024)

22. Live Well - Palace (from the 2016 album So Long Forever)

Closing Song: Right Down the Line - Gerry Rafferty (from the 1978 album City to City)

The Musical Circle returns next Thursday on the 21st of November or November 21st, 2024 with the title, "Living For the Moment, Vol. 2"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner and CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, Tristen, John, Patrick, Melissa, Elizabeth, and the many people and fans who listen to the Musical Circle.

Hosted by: Ben Charles

Co-Produced and Edited by: Melissa and Ben Charles

Executive Producer: Ben Charles

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed by: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 46 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben thanks everyone who listened to the birthday bonus episode on Sunday, November 3rd. Ben also talks about some of the Musical Circle episodes on Spotify not being available, but most of them are on Spotify and all platforms. Ben then gives a preview of the kind of rock music you will hear in episode 48 of The Musical Circle coming on November 21st. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

Soul Section

1. Ode to Win - Elmiene (from his 2024 single but more of an EP called Anyway I Can)

2. All I Want - by the R&B group 702 (from their 1996 album No Doubt)

3. Blue Lights - Jorja Smith (from her 2018 album Lost and Found)

4. Little Red Car - Nia Smith (from her 2024 single, released last month, October 2024)

Coffee Shop Section

5. Windows - Lewis Watson (from the 2014 album called The Morning After)

6. To The Mountains - Lizzy McAlpine (from the 2020 album Give Me A Minute)

7. Missing Piece - Vance Joy (2021)

8. Heart of Gold - Shawn Mendes (2024)

Under the Radar Section

9. Bloom - by the Wales indie band Half Happy (released September 10th, 2024)

10. What's On Your Mind - Delights (released last Thursday, October 31st, 2024)

11. Mountain With You - Harrison Gesser (released on October 16th, 2024)

12. The Answer - Stephen Becker (released in September 2024 and also on his 2024 album Middle Child Syndrome)

Free Space Song: Sleepwalking - James Arthur (2023 but also is on his 2024 album Bitter Sweet Love)

Jazzy Checkpoint Section

14. Tunnel - Huntertones featuring Cory Wong (from their 2024 album Motionation)

15. Gonna Have A Good Time - Boney James (from the 2024 album Slow Burn)

16. Breezin - George Benson (from the 1976 album also called Breezin')

17. Catalina Nights - The Braxton Brothers (2022)

Rock Section

18. Rock the Night - by the band Europe (from the 1986 album The Final Countdown)

19. Can't Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers (from the 2002 album By the Way)

20. Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) - by the band Journey (from the 1983 album Frontiers)

21. Way Down We Go - KALEO (from the 2016 album called A/B)

Closing Song: Warm Sound - Zero 7 featuring Mozez (from the 2004 album When It Falls)

The Musical Circle returns on November 14th, 2024 for episode 47 with the title, "A Musical Harvest"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following People: Rhys Jones, the owner and CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, Tristen, John, Melissa, Elizabeth, my sister, and the many people and fans who listen to the Musical Circle.

Hosted by: Ben Charles

Co-Produced and Edited by: Melissa and Ben Charles

Executive Producer: Ben Charles

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisors to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes and Laisha Zaragoza

Written and Directed by: Ben Charles

This is Musical Mixtape 4, which also is Ben Charles's birthday episode, on November 3rd, 2024, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this bonus episode, Ben expresses his happiness about how the show has progressed so far and why Ben is happy. Also, Ben thanks everyone for the great year the Musical Circle has had so far, and Ben hopes to keep the good stuff going for the Musical Circle. Ben does share a story about his father and about a letter he received from a man who is alive and fighting cancer. We here at the Musical Circle share our thoughts and prayers with him as he goes through tough times. In the meantime, Ben turns the prime age of 23 years old, and he celebrates this special day with some music. Here are all the songs in order on this episode:

1. Let's Get It Started (Spike Mix) - Black Eyed Peas (from the 2003 album Elephunk)

2. Better Place - NSYNC and Justin Timberlake (from the 2023 movie Trolls Band Together)

3. Brand New - Pharrell Williams (from the 2014 album Girl)

4. Around the World - Daft Punk (from the 1996 album Homework)

5. Feel Good Inc. - Gorillaz (from the 2005 album Demon Days)

6. Fear When You Fly - Cleo Sol (released on November 1st, 2024, two days before November 3rd, 2024)

7. Be Happy - Mary J. Blige

8. My Home - Myles Smith (2023)

9. High Speed - Coldplay (from the year 2000 album Parachutes

10. Rock With You - Michael Jackson (from the 1979 album Off the Wall)

11. Don't Stop Me Now - Queen (from the 1978 album Jazz)

12. On Top of the World - Imagine Dragons (from the 2012 album Night Visions)

13. Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody - by the band Brick (from the 1977 album also called Brick)

14. Alright - Jamiroquai (from the 1996 album Travelling Without Moving)

15. Always Tomorrow - Tokyo Tea Room (from the 2019 EP called Dream Room)

This is the last Musical Mixtape of the year in 2024, but Ben will return with Musical Mixtape 5 in 2025. Ben will announce the next date for Musical Mixtape 5 on the first episode of the New Year in 2025, January 2nd, 2025, on the 1-year anniversary show of the Musical Circle being on Rainbow Radio Wales.

Hope you all enjoy this episode, Happy Birthday to Ben Charles, and thank you for listening to this show.

Welcome to Episode 45 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben announces the next showcase episode for episode 48 of the Musical Circle, coming on November 21st. Ben also announces a birthday episode for November 3rd which will be available on Spotify. Ben recaps what happened on episode 44 for those who missed it on the station. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

Alternative/Indie Section

1. Changes - Soccer Mommy (from the 2024 album Evergreen)

2. Blue Sky and the Painter - Bastille (from the 2024 album & Ampersand)

3. Patterns - Laura Marling (from her 2024 album Patterns in Repeat)

4. As Good As It Gets - Katie Gavin featuring Mitski (from her 2024 album What A Relief)

New Waves Section

5. Steppin' Out - Kool and the Gang (from the 1981 album Something Special)

6. Waiting For Your Love - by the band TOTO (from the 1982 album TOTO IV)

7. Listen to Your Heart - Roxette (from the 1988 album Look Sharp)

8. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For - U2 (from the 1987 album The Joshua Tree)

Musical Medley Section (Dance, Electronic, Techno, House Music)

9. Gravity - Martin Garrix featuring Sem Vox and Jaimes (2024)

10. Golden Touch - Gee Lee featuring Essosa (2024)

11. Sweet Devotion - TSHA featuring Caroline Byrne (2024)

12. Other Side - Maribou State featuring Holly Walker (2024)

Free Space Song 1: Almost Home - Mac Ayres (From the 2021 album Magic 8Ball)

Free Space Song 2: Oh Honey - Delegation (from the 1977 album The Promise of Love)

Galactic Destiny Section (NEW SECTION)

15. Illusions - C152 (2024)

16. Legacy - Waveshaper (from their 2019 album Artifact)

17. Daydreaming - The Neon Syndicate (from their 2024 album Wishful Thinking)

18. Yesterday's Gone - Fury Weekend (from the 2021 album Signals)

Chill Lounge Section

19. Look Inside (Extended DJ Mix) - 4hero (released in 2008)

20. Mental Acupuncture - Jazzinuf (from the 2019 album Harlem Barber Swing 2)

21. Lone Moment - Sofi Tones (2024)

22. Find A Way - LAKEY INSPIRED (2017)

Closing Song: Triumphance - Nubya Garcia (from the 2024 album Odyssey)

The Musical Circle returns on November 7th, 2024 with the title, "Aftermath of a Celebration"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following People: Rhys Jones, the owner and CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, Tristen, John, Melissa, Elizabeth, my sister, and the many people and fans who listen to the Musical Circle.

Hosted by: Ben Charles

Co-Produced and Edited by: Melissa and Ben Charles

Executive Producer: Ben Charles

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisors to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes and Laisha Zaragoza (who is on hiatus but will still get credited)

Written and Directed by: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 44 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles, with a special guest being the host of Certified Bangers, Kgabo Magongoa. In this episode, Ben brings a special guest to the Musical Circle, and Kgabo explains why Certified Bangers has been inactive lately. Ben announces that he will do a special birthday episode of the Musical Circle on the station on Sunday, November 3rd. Ben also mentions that on the next episode, episode 45, he will announce the next showcase episode of the Musical Circle for episode 48 on November 21st (or 21st November) and a new section will be added to the Musical Circle. This episode is the debuts for the following people: Majid Jordan, Dean Lewis, Sienna Spiro, Ashley Anne, and the duo Caroline Says. Here are all the songs for this episode:

Yearly Jams Section

1. Life 2 - Majid Jordan (2024)

2. Good As Gone - Kylie Minogue (from her 2024 album Tension 2)

3. Eyes and Mouth - by the band The Smile (from their 2024 album Cutouts)

4. N29 to Berlin (A COLORS PERFORMANCE) - Ezra Collective (released last Thursday)

Soul Section

5. Find You - Charlotte Day Wilson (from the 2016 album CDW)

6. Look Up To The Sky - Nicole Bus (from her 2019 album KAIROS)

7. On My Mind - Thee Sacred Souls (from their 2024 album Got A Story to Tell)

8. Dropping Keys - Allysha Joy (from the 2024 album The Makings of Silk)

Uptempo Bass Section (With Kgabo Magongoa)

9. The Chance - Grafix (from the 2022 album Half Life)

10. Everybody - DC Breaks (2017)

11. Healing - Kove (featuring Charlotte Haining) (2020)

12. Bluebird - Makoto (featuring Hugh Hardie) (2019)

Free Space Song: Cranes in the Sky - Solange (from the 2016 album A Seat At The Table)

Pop Section

14. Unstoppable - Sia (2016)

15. Lights - Ellie Goulding (2009)

16. All the Right Moves - OneRepublic (from the 2009 album Waking Up)

17. Rest - Dean Lewis featuring Sasha Alex Sloan (from the 2024 album called The Epilogue)

Under the Radar Section

18. Taxi Driver - Sienna Spiro (2024)

19. Higher - Classixx featuring Panama (2024)

20. call me when you land - Ashley Anne (2024)

21. Roses - Caroline Says (2024)

Coffee Shop Section

22. Tunnel Vision - Flawed Mangoes (from the 2024 album The Unwavering Hand)

23. Leaf Off / The Cave - Jose Gonzalez (from the 2015 album Vestiges and Claws)

24. Things Behind Things Behind Things - Bon Iver (from his 2024 EP called Sable)

25. Collide (Acoustic Version) - Howie Day (from the 2003 album Stop All the World Now, Special Edition)

Closing Song: Wind of Change - by the rock band Scorpions (from the 1990 album Crazy World)

The Musical Circle returns on October 31st, 2024 with the title, "The Fall Winds of Music"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner and CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, Tristen, John, Melissa, Elizabeth, Kgabo, my sister, and the many people and fans who listen to the Musical Circle. Also, another special thank you to my friends Melissa and Elizabeth for consistently producing and doing great work for the Musical Circle. Both of their contributions have been amazing and the director, Ben Charles credits them for giving the Musical Circle great sound and music.

Hosted by: Ben Charles

Special Guest: Kgabo Magongoa

Co-produced and Edited by: Melissa and Ben Charles

Executive Producer: Ben Charles

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisors to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes and Laisha Zaragoza (who is on hiatus but will still get credited, hope she is doing great)

Written and Directed by: Ben Charles