The Musical Circle Podcast
The Musical Circle Podcast

The Musical Circle Podcast

Rainbow Radio Wales - Presenters

The Musical Circle Podcast is a music podcast that provides a musical experience using good music and giving everyone good vibes. The host, Ben Charles, guides you all through some of the newest and best music possible to give you all the best experiences possible. There are special episodes which are announced by Ben himself when the occasion calls for it. New episodes every Thursday available on every podcast platform worldwide.

Fun Doesn't Cost Anything (Episode 62)
27 February 2025
Fun Doesn't Cost Anything (Episode 62)

Welcome to Episode 62 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben acknowledges all the support the Musical Circle has gotten in the last 3 weeks and throughout the entirety of the Musical Circle itself. Ben reveals that the next showcase episode for the Musical Circle will be revealed on episode 64 which is on the 13th of March or March 13th. This episode is the debuts (or first-time appearances) for the following musicians and performers: Dennis Lloyd, Chris Lake, Abel Balder, Röyksopp, Robyn, Liv East, Tiffy Vera, Akira Galaxy, and Amy Millan. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

Yearly Jams Section

1. Clearly - Alessia Cara (from her 2025 album Love and Hyperbole)

2. Velveteen - Oracle Sisters (from their 2025 album Divinations)

3. Chin Up - Sam Fender (from his 2025 album People Watching)

4. Mad World - Dennis Lloyd (2025, released February 21st, last Friday)

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

5. Ease My Mind - Chris Lake and Abel Balder (2025)

6. Do It Again (True Electric Remix) - Royksopp and Robyn (2025)

7. Lola's Theme - The Shapeshifters (from the 2004 album Sound Advice)

8. Lioness (Francis Mercier Remix) - Swedish House Mafia featuring Niki and the Dove and Francis Mercier (2024)

2010s Section

9. Charlie Brown - Coldplay (from the 2011 album Mylo Xyloto)

10. Pompeii - Bastille (from the 2013 album Bad Blood)

11. Come With Me Now - KONGOS (from the 2014 album Lunatic)

12. Love Me Harder - Ariana Grande featuring The Weeknd (from the 2014 album My Everything)

Free Space Song: Diamonds - Rihanna (from her 2012 album Unapologetic)

Under the Radar Section

14. All My Life - Liv East (2025)

15. Hit the Ground - Akira Galaxy (2025)

16. Don't Wanna Leave You - Tiffy Vera (2025, released February 11th)

17. Wire Walks - Amy Millan (2025, released February 12th)

Alternative/Indie Section

18. There's Always Gonna Be Something - Stereophonics (2025, released January 30th)

19. Little Talks - Of Monsters and Men (from the 2012 album My Head Is An Animal)

20. Mountain Sound - Of Monsters and Men (also from the 2012 album My Head Is An Animal)

21. Honey Sweet - Blossoms (from the 2016 album also called Blossoms)

Good Vibes Section

22. Too Sweet - Hozier (2024)

23. Is This How You Feel? - The Preatures (2013)

24. One More Time - Daft Punk (from the 2001 album Discovery)

25. Dance to the Music - Kylie Minogue (from the 2024 album Tension II)

The Musical Circle returns with episode 63 on the 6th of March, or March 6th, 2025, with the title, "A Musical Story To Tell"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Rose, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and all my friends. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle for the incredible support for the show.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Produced and Edited by: Melissa Rodriguez

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles

A Soul Experience III (3) (Episode 60)
13 February 2025
A Soul Experience III (3) (Episode 60)

Welcome to Episode 60 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben announces that episode 61 of The Musical Circle will go LIVE on the 20th of February which is the next Musical Circle episode. After the LIVE broadcast ends, it will be put on all streaming platforms immediately. This Musical Circle is an all-R&B and Soul showcase episode, highlighting all performers who are a part of that genre. This episode also marks the debuts of the following performers and musicians: Coco Jones, Reuben James, Nao Lauryn, the soul band Busty and the Bass, and Sabrina Starke. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

1. Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder) - Maxwell (from the 1996 album Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite)

2. Golden - Jill Scott (from the 2004 album Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Part 2)

3. Own Thing - Reuben James (2025)

4. Light Work - Elmiene (2024)

5. Take Your Hand - USHER (from the 2004 album Confessions)

6. Please Don't Make Me Choose - Noa Lauryn (2025)

7. Lucky (Song 7) - Busty and the Bass (2024)

8. Your Love is King - Sade (from the 1984 album Diamond Life)

9. Our Love - Curtis Harding and Jazmine Sullivan (from the TV show, series 1 of Arcane: League of Legends, released 2021)

10. Until the End of Time - Coco Jones and Leon Thomas (2023)

11. Another Life - SZA (from her 2024 album SOS DELUXE: LANA)

12. Made For Me (LIVE Soul Train Performance) - Muni Long (2024)

13. Little Things - Ella Mai (from her 2024 EP called 3)

14. Halfcrazy - Musiq Soulchild (from his 2002 album Juslisten)

15. Give Me Another Day - Jalen Ngonda (from his 2023 album Come Around and Love Me)

16. Think Of You - Ledisi (from her 2007 album Lost and Found)

17. Honey - Erykah Badu (from her 2007 album New Amerykah: Part 1)

18. I'm So Into You - SWV (from their 1992 album It's About Time)

19. Love The Mystery - Sabrina Starke (2023)

20. One In A Million - Aaliyah (from her 1996 album also called One In A Million)

21. Happy Feelin's - Maze and Frankie Beverly (1977)

22 and Closing Song: When I'm In Your Arms - Cleo Sol (from the 2020 album Rose in the Dark)

The Musical Circle returns on the 20th of February, or February 20th, 2025 with episode 61 being LIVE and the title for it will be named after the LIVE episode.

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and all my friends. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle for the incredible support for the show.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Produced by: Melissa Rodriguez

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles

Musical Circle Bonus Episode 5
08 February 2025
Musical Circle Bonus Episode 5

This is the 5th bonus episode as a part of the Musical Circle, hosted, curated, and produced by Ben Charles. In this bonus, Ben reveals the story of how he rediscovered a song he first heard when he was 8 years old. Ben also reveals the date for the next bonus episode at the end of this episode. Here are all the songs in order:

1. Show You The Way to Go - The Jacksons (1976)

2. 10% - KAYTRANADA featuring Kali Uchis (from the 2019 album BUBBA)

3. I Choose You - Melanie Fiona (2024)

4. Time's A Wastin' - Erykah Badu (from her year 2000 album Mama's Gun)

5. Charlene - Anthony Hamilton (from the 2003 album Comin' From Where I'm From)

6. Pretty Wings - Maxwell (from the 2009 album BLACKsummers'night)

7. Can't Love - Bea Maher (2024)

8. Love On The Run - Broken Bells (from the 2022 album INTO THE BLUE)

9. You Keep Me Hanging On - Kim Wilde (from the 1986 album Another Step)

10. Got To Be Good - Gotts Street Park featuring Pip Millett (from the 2023 album On The Inside)

11. Our Day Will Come - Amy Winehouse (from the 2011 album Lioness: Hidden Treasures)

12. Aviato - Home Alone. (from their 2025 album Chop Suey)

13. Rapture - Blondie (from the 1980 album Autoamerican)

14. You Are the Right One - Sports (2015)

15. Milk and Honey - Tash Sultana (2025)

16. My Everything - Braxton Cook (from his 2024 EP My Everything)

17. Stop Draggin' My Heart Around - Stevie Nicks featuring Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (from the 1981 album Bella Donna)

18. If Leaving Me is Easy - Phil Collins (from the 1981 album Face Value)

19. Jonny - Faye Webster (from the 2019 album Atlanta Millionaires Club)

20. Jonny (Outro and Reprise) - Faye Webster (also from 2019 album Atlanta Millionaires Club)

The next bonus episode of the Musical Circle is coming on the 24th of May, or May 24th, 2025 which will be Bonus Episode 6.

Hosted, Produced, and Directed By: Ben Charles

The Brighter Side of Life (Episode 59)
06 February 2025
The Brighter Side of Life (Episode 59)

Welcome to Episode 59 of the Musical Circle, hosted, produced, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben recaps a few of the winners of the 2025 Grammy Awards that happened on the 2nd of February. Ben also debuts a new section of the Musical Circle and the reveal of the lineup for Episode 60 of the Musical Circle which will happen on the 13th of February that Ben reveals at the end of this episode of the Musical Circle. Here are all the songs in order:

Pop Music Section

1. Wake Me Up - The Weeknd featuring Justice (from the 2025 album Hurry Up Tomorrow)

2. Abracadabra - Lady Gaga (2025)

3. Staring At the Wall - Norah Jones (from her 2024 Grammy-winning album Visions)

4. Good Luck, Babe! - Chappell Roan (2024)

Musical Medley Section

5. Neverender (Extended) - Justice and Tame Impala (2024)

6. Memories - David Guetta and Kid Cudi (from his 2009 album One Love)

7. Just Stay The Night - David Penn, Vintage Culture and Raphaella (2025)

8. Currency (Count On Me) - ANOTR (from their 2025 album On A Trip)

Coffee Shop Section

9. Sunshine In The Room - James Bay and Jon Batiste (2025)

10. Crosses - Jose Gonzalez (from the 2003 album Veneer)

11. Time With My Sins - The Head and the Heart (2025)

12. Shape Of My Heart - Sting (from the 1993 album Ten Summoner's Tales)

Free Space Song: Kingston - Faye Webster (from her 2019 album Atlanta Millionaires Club)

Dreamy Reflection Section (NEW SECTION)

14. May Ninth - Khraungbin (from their 2024 album A LA SALA)

15. Relax - Vacations (from their 2016 EP Vibes)

16. Nine Stories - Hazel English (2021)

17. Adversity - Beach Fossils (from the 2011 album What A Pleasure)

Rock Section

18. Shimmer - Fuel (from the 1997 album Sunburn)

19. Three Six Five - Shinedown (2025)

20. Hold It Steady - Circa Waves (2025)

21. Anytime - Journey (from the 1978 album Infinity)

Good Vibes Section

22. The Less I Know The Better - Tame Impala (from the 2015 album Currents)

23. Move - Saint Motel (from the 2016 album saintmotelevision)

24. ALL MY LOVE - Coldplay (from their 2024 album Moon Music)

25 and Closing Song: Coming Back - Jungle (from the 2023 album Volcano)

The Musical Circle returns next Thursday on the 13th of February, or February 13th, 2025 with the episode being called, A Soul Experience III (3)

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and to all my friends. A shoutout also to my older brother Mike, it's his birthday today, so Ben wishes his brother a happy birthday. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Produced by: Ben Charles (Melissa Rodriguez who normally produces the Musical Circle got the week off, she'll produce episode 60 next Thursday)

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles

A Simple Revelation (Episode 58)
30 January 2025
A Simple Revelation (Episode 58)

Welcome to Episode 58 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben reveals the next showcase episode for episode 60 of the Musical Circle on the 13th of February in 2025 called, A Soul Experience III (3), an all R&B and Soul only episode of the Musical Circle. Ben then debuts a new segment of the Musical Circle called the Album Report. Ben also reveals that there will be a new section of the Musical Circle coming on the 6th of February with episode 59 which is next Thursday. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

Yearly Jams Section

1. Slow Motion - Alessia Cara (2025)

2. Hopeless Romantic - Ashley Alisha (2025)

3. Not Your Man - Teddy Swims (from his 2025 album I've Tried Everything But Therapy Part 2)

4. Chasing Paradise - Kygo and OneRepublic (2025)

2010s Section

5. I Won't Let You Down - OK Go (from their 2014 album Hungry Ghosts)

6. Peace of Mind - Avicii featuring Vargas and Lagola (from his 2019 album TIM)

7. End of Time - Beyonce (from her 2011 album 4)

8. Million Years Ago - Adele (from her 2015 album called 25)

Album Report: Albums coming out on the 31st of January:

The Weeknd - Hurry Up Tomorrow

Kim Wilde - Closer

The duo Maribou State - Hallucinating Love

The Night Flight Orchestra - Give Us the Moon

Cymande - Renascence

helloworld - Heartpiece

Alternative/Indie Section

9. I'm Just Human - Tokyo Tea Room (from their 2025 album No Rush)

10. Nobody's Perfect - Tokyo Tea Room (from their 2025 album No Rush)

11. It's A Mirror - Perfume Genius (2025)

12. Two Weeks - Grizzly Bear (2009)

Free Space Song 1: Pray - Lauren Spencer Smith (2025)

Soul Section

14. Part of My Life - India.Arie (from the 2001 album Acoustic Soul)

15. Find A Way - Dwele (from his 2003 album Subject)

16. Focus - by the singer Aqyila (2025)

17. Fight For Love - SAULT (from their 2022 album 11)

New Waves Section (80s Music)

18. Party All The Time - Eddie Murphy (from the 1985 album How Could It Be)

19. You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) - Dead or Alive (1984 but also on 1985 album Youthquake)

20. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston (from the 1987 album Whitney)

21. Music and Lights - by the group Imagination (from the 1982 album In The Heat of the Night)

Instant Classics Section (HIP-HOP AND RAP)

22. Step Up - Pete Rock featuring INI (from his 1995 album Center of Attention)

23. Out Da Club (Instrumental) - People Under the Stairs (2003)

24. Luther - Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA (2024, from Kendrick Lamar's album gnx)

25 and Closing Song: Love Yourz - J. Cole (from the 2014 album 2014 Forest Hills Drive)

The Musical Circle returns on the 6th of February or February 6th, 2025 with episode 59 which will be titled, "The Brighter Side of Life"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and to all my friends. Another special thank you to the fans and listeners of the Musical Circle.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited and Produced by: Melissa Rodriguez

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles

Journey To The Center Of Music (Episode 57)
23 January 2025
Journey To The Center Of Music (Episode 57)

Welcome to Episode 57 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben continues hyping up the LIVE bonus episode which will happen LIVE on the 31st of January as well as another bonus episode coming on the 8th of February, or February 8th, 2025 which will be on streaming. Ben talks about recently having snow in his parts of the world which makes Ben excited, especially since it never happens a lot for him. Ben announces that next Thursday, on the 30th of January, he will announce the showcase episode for episode 60 which will happen on the 13th of February. Here are all the songs in order:

Pop Section

1. Classic - MKTO (2012)

2. Shut Up and Dance - WALKTHEMOON (from their 2014 album Talking is Hard)

3. Just Because - Matilda Mann (2025, will be on her album coming February 28th called Roxwell)

4. Can't Fight The Moonlight - Leann Rimes (2000)

Coffee Shop Section

5. Wanna Be Loved - Red Clay Strays (2024)

6. Rushmere - Mumford and Sons (2025)

7. Underdog - Alicia Keys (from her 2020 album ALICIA)

8. Upside Down - Jack Johnson (2006)

Around the World Section

9. Made Of - Goldielocks (2025) (Finland) (released last Thursday, on the 16th)

10. Running Wild - Jin of BTS (from his 2024 album Happy) (South Korea)

11. Love is Unkind - BANKS (2025, released last Friday, the 17th) (United States)

12. Bunga Maaf (Sorry Flower) - The Lantis (2024) (Malaysia)

Free Space Song: Can I Kick It? - A Tribe Called Quest (from the 1990 album People's Instinctive Travels and The Paths of Rhythm)

Jazzy Checkpoint Section

14. Umut (Hope) - Instabul West Side Collective (2025, released January 1st)

15. Dream Suite - Golden Hour (from their 2022 album In Transit)

16. Poeira Cosmica (Cosmic Dust) - BADBADNOTGOOD featuring Brazilian singer Tim Bernandes (2024)

17. Expensive - Ezra Collective (from their 2024 album Dance, No One's Watching)

Alternative/Indie Section

18. A Question of You - Inhaler (2025) (released January 17th)

19. Time Waited - My Morning Jacket (2025) (released January 15th)

20. Can I Call You Tonight? - Dayglow (from his 2019 album Fuzzybrain)

21. Driving Home The Long Way - Clara Mann (2025) (released January 8th)

Chill Lounge Section

22. Long Exposure - Bonus Points (2016)

23. The Best View - Loom Room (from the 2024 album Mirage of the Mind)

24. You're So Cool - Home Alone. (from the 2024 album Pure.)

25 and Closing Song: Pedal to the Metal - Home Alone. (2024)

The Musical Circle will return on the 30th of January, or January 30th, 2025, with episode 58 which will be titled, "A Simple Revelation"

Credits:

The Musical Circle wants to give Special Thanks to Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and all my friends. I also want to thank the fans and listeners of the Musical Circle.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited and Produced by: Melissa Rodriguez

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles

The Right Direction (Episode 56)
16 January 2025
The Right Direction (Episode 56)

Welcome to Episode 56 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben announces the next LIVE show for the Musical Circle which will happen on the 31st of January or January 31st, 2025. Ben also reveals the next bonus episode of the Musical Circle coming on February 8th, 2025 as well as 3 new sections of the Musical Circle with each section being different from the last. Ben hopes to continue with the Musical Circle in the right direction. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

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

1. I Look to You - Miami Horror featuring Kimbara (from their 2010 album Illumination)

2. Forever Baby - by the DJ Carlita featuring Janet Planet (from her 2024 album Sentimental)

3. Angel in the Dark - Anyma featuring Massano and Nathan Nicholson (2024, released December 27th)

4. Hypnotized - Anyma featuring the singer Ellie Goulding (2025, released last Friday on 10th January)

2010s Section (NEW SECTION)

5. Cheap Thrills - Sia (from the 2015 album This is Acting)

6. Sing - Ed Sheeran (from his 2014 album called x or Multiply)

7. Whatever It Takes - Imagine Dragons (from their 2017 album Evolve)

8. We Are Young - fun. featuring Janelle Monae (from their 2012 album Some Nights)

Rock Section

9. Open Your Eyes - Alterbridge (from their 2004 album One Day Remains)

10. Crazy Crazy Nights - KISS (from their 1987 album Crazy Nights)

11. Barracuda - Heart (from their 1977 album Little Queen)

12. Hard Times - Paramore (from their 2017 album After Laughter)

Free Space Song 1: Your New Favorite Song - Wallows (2025)

Free Space Song 2: What It Feels Like - Aly and AJ (2025)

Good Vibes Section (NEW SECTION)

15. So Fresh, So Clean - Outkast (from the year 2000 album Stankonia)

16. All Star - Smash Mouth (from their 1999 album Astro Lounge)

17. I'm So Excited - The Pointer Sisters (from their 1982 album So Excited)

18. Foreign Language - Flight Facilities featuring the singer Jess (2011)

Under the Radar Section

18. Stop Me If I've Told You This Story - Maddie Jay (from her 2025 album I Can Change Your Mind)

19. Roomful of People - Rosie Darling (2025)

20. Way Out From Here - Inside Voices (from their 2025 album If It Matters)

21. Mellow My Mind - Brigid Mae Power (from her 2025 album Songs For You)

Mystery Section (NEW SECTION)

22. Eyes Without A Face - Billy Idol (from his 1983 album Rebel Yell)

23. Home - Phillip Phillips (from his 2012 album The World From the Side of the Moon)

24. Ordinary People - John Legend (from his 2005 album Get Lifted)

25 and Closing Song: Only Time - by the singer Enya (from the year 2000 album A Day Without Rain)

The Musical Circle returns on the 23rd of January, or January 23rd, 2025 with episode 57 which will be titled, "Journey to the Center of Music"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner and CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and to all my friends. The Musical Circle also want to give a special thank you to the first responders over in California for saving lives and stopping the California wildfires. The Musical Circle shares our thoughts and prayers to those who have been affected by the fires in California. Another special thank you to the fans, friends, and listeners of the Musical Circle for being a part of the Musical Circle.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited and Produced by: Melissa Rodriguez

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles

In The Musical Light (Episode 55)
09 January 2025
In The Musical Light (Episode 55)

Welcome to Episode 55 of the Musical Circle which is hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben reveals that he has 2 announcements and the reveals of 3 new sections for next Thursday's Musical Circle episode. Ben also talks about the recent weather he has been dealing with lately as he continues on with the Musical Circle. Ben shines light on some musicians including showcasing new songs that have been released so far in 2025. Here are all the songs in this episode (with timestamps):

Yearly Jams Section

1. Wish You Well - Ollie Wride (2025, released January 3rd) (3:57)

2. start all over - Alessi Rose (2025, released January 1st) (8:46)

3. Lonely Heat - Drew Sycamore (2025, released January 3rd) (13:20)

4. Ferry Lady - Panda Bear (2025, released January 6th) (17:27)

Alternative/Indie Section

5. Fortunes - HANYA (2021) (23:10)

6. I Can Be Wrong - Slow Coast (2025, released January 3rd) (27:43)

7. Tightrope - WALKTHEMOON (from the 2012 album Walk the Moon, self named album) (31:51)

8. Echo - Clairo (from her 2024 album Charm) (36:38)

Soul Section

9. Keep Looking - Sade (from her 1988 album Stronger than Pride) (41:15)

10. Nothing to Prove - Allysha Joy (from her 2024 album The Making of Silk) (47:24)

11. Just Friends (Sunny) - Musiq Soulchild (from the year 2000, his album Aijustwanaseing) (52:22)

12. Keep On Going - Vivian Green (from the 2002 album A Love Story) (57:27)

Free Space Song 1: This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) -Talking Heads (from the 1983 album Speaking Tongues) (1:04:13)

Free Space Song 2: Marechiá - Nu Genea featuring Célia Kameni (2021) (1:09:53)

Jazzy Checkpoint Section

15. On the Move - Vincent Ingala (2021) (1:15:58)

16. Tale of Two Cities - Darren Rahn (from his 2009 album Talk of the Town) (1:20:51)

17. Islands in the Sky - Spyro Gyra (from the 1983 album City Kids) (1:25:43)

18. Right on Time - by the saxophonist Jessy J (2022) (1:33:17)

Coffee Shop Section

19. Understand - Shawn Mendes (from his 2017 album Illuminate) (1:37:44)

20. Breathing - Lila Dupont (2025, released January 3rd) (1:43:33)

21. Remembering it Wrong - Jordana Bryant (2025, released January 3rd) (1:48:31)

22. Autumn Leaves - Ed Sheeran (from his 2011 album called + or Plus) (1:52:50)

Closing Song: All of The Time - by the band Jungle (2021) (1:58:12)

The Musical Circle returns with episode 56 on 16th January or January 16th, 2025 with the title "The Right Direction"

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, and a special thank you to my friend William for the Musical Circle hoodie as a gift. Another special thank you to the fans, friends, and listeners of the Musical Circle for being a part of the Musical Circle.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited and Produced by: Melissa Rodriguez and Ben Charles

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles

2025, Time To Be Alive (Episode 54)
02 January 2025
2025, Time To Be Alive (Episode 54)

Welcome to Episode 54 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. Ben welcomes everyone into the new year with the first episode of the Musical Circle of 2025 with a brand new intro for the Musical Circle. Ben mentions plans for new and upcoming merch for the Musical Circle in the future, and he reminds everyone new who are listening to the Musical Circle for the first time in 2025 about the Musical Circle. There are no sections this week on the Musical Circle, but there will be sections on next Thursday's episode which will be on the 9th of January. Here are all the songs in this episode (with timestamps):

1. Oh My Stars - Eva Lazarus (2024) (3:30)

2. Love is the Answer - Aloe Blacc (from the 2014 album Lift Your Spirit) (9:15)

3. Know Who You Are - Pharrell Williams featuring Alicia Keys (from the 2014 album GIRL) (14:50)

4. Hall of Fame - The Script (from their 2013 album #3) (19:52)

5. Fire Under My Feet - Leona Lewis (from her 2015 album I Am) (24:19)

6. Desire - Cannons (from 2023 and also on their 2023 album Heartbeat Highway) (28:42)

7. Kiss From A Rose - Seal (from the 1994 album Seal II, arms out album) (33:26)

8. Her Light - Cleo Sol (from her 2020 album Rose in the Dark) (39:26)

9. That Was Then - Lalah Hathaway (from her 2008 album Self-Portrait) (44:49)

10. That's Life - Luna Li (from her 2024 album When A Thought Grows Wings) (51:26)

11. Paradise - Coldplay (from their 2011 album Mylo Xyloto) (56:01)

12. Mighty Wings - by the band Cheap Trick (from the 1986 movie Top Gun) (1:01:26)

13. Never Walk Alone - BLOND:ISH featuring Stevie Appleton (2024) (1:06:02)

14. Rhythm is Right - My Friend Catie featuring Wake the Wild (2024) (1:09:53)

15. Ain't No Stopping Us Now - McFadden and Whitehead (from the 1979 album McFadden and Whitehead) (1:14:45)

16. You Make My Dreams (Come True) - Daryl Hall and John Oates (from the 1980 album Voices) (1:23:31)

17. Happy Music - Supershy (2022) (1:27:25)

18. On My Way Home - Pentatonix (from their 2014 album PTX, Volume III) (1:32:22)

19. Not Today - Thee Marloes (from their 2024 album Perak) (1:36:47)

20. Maybe Tomorrow - Stereophonics (from the 2003 album You Gotta Go There to Come Back) (1:40:51)

21. The Fire - The Roots featuring John Legend (from the 2010 album How I Got Over) (1:46:23)

22. A Love International - Khraungbin (from their 2024 album A LA SALA which means To The Room) (1:50:48)

23. Summer Madness - Kool and the Gang (from their 1974 album Light of Worlds) (1:57:43)

The Musical Circle returns next Thursday on the 9th of January, or January 9th, 2025 with episode 55 and the title for it is "In the Musical Light"

Credits:

Special Thanks to 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 Musical Circle fans, friends, and listeners for being a part of the Musical Circle. Hopefully, all 2025, and Ben wishes everyone a great year.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited and Produced by: Melissa Rodriguez

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles