The Musical Circle Podcast

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

Welcome to Episode 43 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this show is the return of Coldplay with their number 1 album at the time of this episode called Moon Music to the Musical Circle with 2 songs from their album opening the Musical Circle. Also, Ben announces a special guest who will appear on episode 44 of the Musical Circle. There are sections in this episode, including the returning Jazzy Checkpoint, Instant Classics, Chill Lounge and the New Waves sections. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

Rock Section

1. Good Feelings - Coldplay and singer Ayra Starr (from the 2024 album Moon Music)

2. IAAM - Coldplay (also from the 2024 album Moon Music)

3. It's Only Natural - Red Hot Chili Peppers (from the 2022 album Unlimited Love)

4. The Show Must Go On - Queen (from their 1991 album Innuendo)

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

5. She's Gone, Dance On - Disclosure (2024)

6. Music Sounds Better With You - Stardust (1998)

7. One Track Mind - Late Night Alumni featuring Kaskade (from the 2019 album Silver)

8. Joy (Up the Street) - Joy Anonymous (2023)

Jazzy Checkpoint Section

9. Miles and Miles to Go - Larry Carlton and Paul Brown (from the 2021 album Soul Searchin)

10. Capitals - Ibrahim Maalouf featuring Trombone Shorty (from the 2024 album Trumpets of Michel-Ange)

11. Nights in Havana - Blue Lab Beats featuring Alex Blake (from the 2021 EP We Will Rise)

12. Love Proceeding - BADBADNOTGOOD featuring Arthur Verocai (from the 2021 album Talk Memory)

Free Space Song: Free - by the singer Deniece Williams (from the 1976 album This is Niecy)

New Waves Section (all songs from 1980s)

14. Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now - Starship (from the 1987 album No Protection)

15. Be Alright - Zapp (from their 1980 self-named album)

16. I Want to Know What Love Is - Foreigner (from the 1984 album Agent Provaceour)

17. I Cannot Believe It's True - Phil Collins (from the 1982 album Hello, I Must Be Going)

Instant Classics Section (Hip-Hop)

18. Take Your Time - Pete Rock (from the 1998 album Soul Survivor)

19. To Be Determined - by the rapper Evidence (from the 2008 EP The Lay Over)

20. George Wall - 9th Wonder and Give Em Soul featuring Terrace Martin (from the 2024 album One Forty Seven)

21. Our Song - by the producer Kenichiro Nishihara featuring the rapper Substantial (from the 2019 album Elastic Afterworlds)

Chill Lounge Section

22. Rebirth of Cool - DJ Cam (from the 2013 album Rebirth of Cool)

23. Keep it Alive (Instrumental) - Kero One (from the 2005 instrumental album Windmills of the Soul)

24. Reminisce - jazzbois featuring Dom Beats (2022)

25. Warm Nights - LAKEY INSPIRED (2017)

Closing Song: In The Living Room - Maggie Rogers (2024)

The Musical Circle will return on October 24th, 2024 with the title, "In A Musical World" (featuring a special guest)

Credits:

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

Hosted by: Ben Charles

Co-Produced and Edited by: Melissa and Ben Charles

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisors to the Director: Laisha Zaragoza (who is on break but we wish her well) and Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed by: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 42 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben hosts the 7th showcase episode of the Musical Circle. This is a special all-indie and alternative music-only episode with this episode being Part 2 of the Alternatives showcase series as a part of the Indie/Alternative Pillar of Harmony on the Musical Circle. Ben thanks everyone who has listened to the Musical Circle, especially in a world where life is very cruel. Ben shares a story about one song that gave Ben a few memories when he was 12. Ben then reveals at the end that in episode 43, Coldplay makes their return with 2 songs from their 2024 album Moon Music will open the Musical Circle. Here are all the songs in order on this episode:

1. Postcard from a Cloud - Kate Bollinger (from the 2024 album Songs From A Thousand Frames Of Mind)

2. I Hope to Be Around - Men I Trust (2017)

3. Awake - Electric Guest (from the 2012 album Mondo)

4. Friends - by the band Vacations (from the 2016 EP Vibes)

5. Heaven - by the band Culture Wars (2024)

6. Driver - by the singer Soccer Mommy (2024)

7. All Eyes on You - by the music group St. Lucia (2012)

8. Sun - by the band Two Door Cinema Club (from the 2012 album Beacon)

9. The Flow - by the band Vancouver Sleep Clinic (from the 2022 album Fallen Paradise)

10. Better Life - by the singer Jill Andrews (from the 2023 album Modern Age)

11. The Woods - Hollow Coves (from the 2017 album Wanderlust)

12. Lost in My Mind - The Head and the Heart (from their 2011 self-named album also called Head and the Heart)

13. Hope - James Bay (from the 2024 album Changes All the Time)

14. Within You, Within Me - Meltt (2022)

15. The Bay - Metronomy (from the 2011 album The English Riviera)

16. Tonight - Phoenix featuring Ezra Koenig (from the 2022 album Alpha Zulu)

17. How Far We've Come - by the band Palace (from the 2023 EP called When Everything Was Lost, Part 1)

18. Whatever You Want - by the singer Lucy Rose (from the 2024 album This Ain't the Way You Go Out)

19. A Trick of the Light - Villagers (from the 2018 album The Art of Pretending to Swim)

20. Ghostride - by the band Crumb (from the 2019 album Jinx)

21. I Know You - Faye Webster (from her self-named first album in 2017)

22 and Closing Song: Holding On - by the singer Angel Olsen (from the 2023 EP called Forever Means)

The Musical Circle returns on the date of Thursday, October 17th, 2024 with the title, "The Moments of Peace"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the main person of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, Tristen, John, Elizabeth, Melissa, and to all of my friends and a special thank you to listeners along with the fans and people who listen to the Musical Circle.

Hosted by: Ben Charles

Produced and Edited by: Melissa

Executive Producer: Ben Charles

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisors to the Director: Laisha Zaragoza (who is taking a break) and Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed by: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 41 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben tells the story of a fan giving him a gift as Ben was out of town in San Diego. Ben then brings in sections for this episode of the Musical Circle, which has many different sections, including Under the Radar, Around the World, Soul, Groove, and Uptempo Bass sections. This episode also serves as the Musical Circle debuts of the following: Alice Shone, Molly Seger, Ella Thompson, Esther Morgan, Snoh Aalegra, Jaz Karis, Ricki-Lee, Ben Böhmer, Isaac Delusion, and Lindsey Stirling. Here are all the songs in order on this episode:

--Yearly Jams Section--

1. Tell Me How - Tokyo Tea Room (2024)

2. Give It All - Tommy Richman (from the 2024 album COYOTE)

3. Die With A Smile - Lady Gaga featuring Bruno Mars (2024)

4. Stars Will Align - Kygo featuring Imagine Dragons (2024)

--Under the Radar Section--

5. face to face - Alice Shone (from August 2024)

6. Glass House - Molly Seger (from September 6 2024)

7. Omen - Ella Thompson (from September 13 2024)

8. Lessons Learnt - Esther Morgan (from her 2024 EP Letters to Past Lovers)

--Soul Section--

9. Sunset BLVD - Jaz Karis (released as a single but put on her 2024 album Safe Flight)

10. Lose Control - Amaria (from the 2021 album Bittersweet)

11. Back to Me - Raquel Rodriguez (from her 2024 EP called Back to Me)

12. Out of Your Way - Snoh Aalegra (from the 2017 album Feels)

Free Space Song: Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes (from the 2003 album Elephant)

--Uptempo Bass Section--

14. Launchpad - Subsonic and Aleya Mae (2023)

15. Lift You Up - BlVCK CROWZ and ESKEI83 (2021)

16. Help You Stay - Ruth Royall featuring Technimatic (2023)

17. Elastic Soul - Alix Perez (from the 2024 album Entanglements)

--Around the World Section--

18. Point of No Return - Ricki-Lee (from her 2024 album On My Own) (Australia)

19. Night Cruise - by the jazz band T-Square (from the 2015 album Paradise) (Japan)

20. Lost and Found - Isaac Delusion (title track from the January 2024 album, also called Lost and Found) (France)

21. Blossoms - Ben Bohmer (from the 2024 album called Bloom) (Germany)

--Groove Section--

22. Back on the Market - Gavin Turek (from the 2024 album Diva Of the People)

23. Survive - Lindsey Stirling featuring Walk Off the Earth (from the 2024 album Duality)

24. Down on the Street (Dance Mix) - Shakatak (from the 1984 album also called Down on the Street)

25. The Night is Calling - MF Robots (from the 2018 album Music For Robots)

Closing Song: Oasis - Jordan Rakei (from the 2020 album Origin)

The Musical Circle returns on October 10th, 2024 with episode 42 titled, "The Alternatives: Part II (2)"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, John, and Tristen, along with the many people and fans who listen to the Musical Circle. Ben sends his regards and respect to his friend Laisha who he hopes is doing good and getting better with her life. He still cares about her and wishes her nothing but happiness. Also, Ben gives a special shoutout to a new friend of his from San Diego, Molly for a Musical Circle fruit basket he received on Saturday.

Hosted by: Ben Charles

Produced and Edited by: Melissa

Executive Producer: Ben Charles

Interim Advisor: Elizabeth Hughes

with respect to the Advisor to the Director: Laisha Zaragoza

Written and Directed by: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 40 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. Ben makes this episode a director's choice meaning that all the songs in the episode are selected by Ben himself for all of you. Ben also announces that episode 42 of the Musical Circle will be a showcase episode. That episode will be an all-indie and alternative episode meaning that The Alternatives: Part 2 will happen on October 10th. There are no sections in this episode, but on episode 41, there will be sections. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

1. Wish You Well - Sigala and Becky Hill (2019)

2. Dancing In The Flames - The Weeknd (2024)

3. Save My Life - Benny Mussa (2023)

4. Latch - Disclosure featuring Sam Smith (2012)

5. Superheroes - The Script (from the 2014 album No Sound Without Silence)

6. Dive - Olivia Dean (from the 2023 album Messy)

7. Give Up the Fear - Nia Smith (2024)

8. Billie Jean - Michael Jackson (from the 1982 album Thriller)

9. Another Lover - Little Dragon (A COLORS SHOW) (2020)

10. Kaleidoscope - Chappell Roan (from her 2023 album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess)

11. End of Beginning - Djo (from the 2022 album DECIDE)

12. Slow it Down - Benson Boone (from the 2024 album Fireworks and Rollerblades)

13. Cherry Delight - 1000 Beasts (2023)

14. Amanita - Cinnamon Gum (2024)

15. God Gave Me Feet for Dancing - Ezra Collective featuring Yazmin Lacey (will also be heard on Ezra Collective's new album Friday, September 27th called Dance, No One's Watching) (2024)

16. Stomp and Buck Dance - The Crusaders (from the 1974 album Southern Comfort)

17. I Bet My Life - Imagine Dragons (from the 2014 album Smoke and Mirrors)

18. Feel it Still - Portugal. The Man (from the 2017 album Woodstock)

19. Head Over Heels - Tears for Fears (from the 1985 album Songs from the Big Chair)

20. All Comes Back - Nelly Furtado featuring Charlotte Day Wilson (from the 2024 album 7)

21. Maria También - Khraungbin (from the 2018 album Con Todo El Mundo which is Spanish for With Everyone)

22. Back on 74 - Jungle (from the 2023 album Volcano)

23. She Won't Stay Long - Mac Ayres (previously released in 2017 but released officially in 2024)

24. Self - Cleo Sol (from the 2023 album Heaven)

25 and Closing Song: Kiss of Life - Sade (from the 1992 album Love Deluxe)

The Musical Circle returns with episode 41 of the Musical Circle on October 3rd, 2024, with the title, "The Changing Times"

Credits:

Special thanks to the following: Rhys Jones, the main person of Rainbow Radio Wales, to Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Elizabeth, Melissa, my many friends, and the many people who listen to and follow the Musical Circle.

Hosted by: Ben Charles

Produced by: Melissa

Editor: Melissa

Interim Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Directed by: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 39 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben reveals to everyone the new official Instagram page for the Musical Circle which is listed at the bottom of this description. Also, Ben announces the two announcements that he will make for episode 40, one of them is a LIVE bonus episode coming soon, and the reveal of the next Musical Circle showcase episode for episode 42. Ben then renames a section that used to be called the Lofi Lounge Section. That section is now the newly renamed Chill Lounge section. This episode serves as the Musical Circle debuts of Snow Patrol, London Grammar, Demae, Alesso, Madison Love, Peggy Gou, Ben Howard, Phoebe Bridgers, SIREN, and Polar Youth. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

Yearly Jams Section

1. Bad Dreams - Teddy Swims (2024)

2. Hold Me in the Fire - Snow Patrol (from their 2024 album The Forest is the Path)

3. Bloody Bouquets - by the R&B singer from London, Demae (from her 2024 EP called Deliver Me)

4. Kind of Man - London Grammar (a 2024 single but also on London Grammar's 2024 album Greatest Love)

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

5. Never Going Home Tonight (Extended) - David Guetta, Alesso and Madison Love (2024)

6. Find The Way - Peggy Gou (2024)

7. Lifetime - SG Lewis (2022)

8. Can't Get Enough - Purple Disco Machine featuring Sahara Beck (from the 2021 album Exotica)

Coffee Shop Section

9. England - Ed Sheeran (from the 2023 album Autumn Variations)

10. Keep Your Head Up - Ben Howard (from the 2011 album Every Kingdom)

11. Scott Street - Phoebe Bridgers (from the 2017 album Stranger in the Alps)

12. Heart of Gold - Neil Young (1972)

Free Space Song 1: Desperado - Rihanna (from the 2016 album ANTI)

Uptempo Bass Section (Drum and Bass)

14. All Night (Metrik Remix) - Polar Youth featuring Georgie Allen (2018)

15. Collective Thoughts - Koven and Shockone (2023)

16. Power - SIREN (2024)

17. Angel - Sub Focus, Dimension and NGHTMARE (2024)

Chill Lounge Section (NEWLY RENAMED)

18. Footsteps - Vanilla (from the 2015 album Origin)

19. Hanging Lanterns - Kalaido (2018)

20. Evening Cool - Timothy Infinite (2024)

21. When It Falls - Zero 7 (the title track of the 2004 album When It Falls)

New Waves Section (all 1980s songs in this section)

22. Livin on a Prayer - Bon Jovi (from the 1986 album Slippery When Wet)

23. Before I Let Go - Maze and Frankie Beverly (from the 1981 album Live in New Orleans)

24. Maniac - Michael Sembello (from the 1983 movie Flashdance movie soundtrack)

25. Last Night A DJ Saved My Life - Indeep (1982)

Closing Song: Viva La Vida - Coldplay (from the 2008 album Viva La Vida, or Death and All His Friends)

The Musical Circle will return with episode 40, on September 26th, 2024 with the title, "The Chase Towards Peace"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the main person of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Elizabeth, Melissa, and the many people who listen and follow the Musical Circle. Also, Ben gives a shoutout to all of his friends who are busy and doing well. The list is too long, so Ben wants to extend another thank you to all of his friends.

Hosted by: Ben Charles

Produced by: Melissa

Editor: Melissa

Interim Advisor to the Director (until Laisha comes back): Elizabeth

Directed by: Ben Charles

Instagram: @musicalcircle (underscore) world