Welcome to Episode 81 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. Ben addresses why there was no episode last Thursday, but Ben returns on this episode of the Musical Circle. Ben announces that on episode 84 of the Musical Circle, in 3 weeks, there will be another showcase episode of the Musical Circle. Ben announces that the Alternatives III (3) will happen on the 14th of August. Ben brings back a couple of sections, including the Around the World Section, the Alternative/Indie Section, and the Uptempo Bass Section. Ben also debuts a couple of musicians on this episode. Here are all the songs in order:
Yearly Jams Section
1. The Sofa - Wolf Alice (2025)
2. Lady Lady - Olivia Dean (2025)
3. Time After Time - Grace Power (2025)
4. Hard To Be Happy - Rob Thomas (2025)
Musical Medley Section
5. All This Time - Sonny Fodera featuring the singer Jazzy (2025)
6. Groovejet (If This Ain't Love) - Spiller featuring Sophie Ellis-Bextor (2000)
7. Lovers on the Sun - David Guetta featuring Sam Martin (from the 2014 album called Listen)
8. Where The Party At - Jagged Edge featuring Nelly (from the 2001 album Jagged Little Thrill)
Alternative and Indie Section
9. Yes I'm Changing - Tame Impala (from their 2015 album called Currents)
10. Steady - by the band Vacations (from their 2018 album called Changes)
11. Sidewinder - Richy Mitch and the Coal Miners (from their 2025 album No Silent Monks)
12. Buses Replace Trains - Matt Maltese (from his 2025 album called Hers)
Free Space Song: Disturbia - Rihanna (from the 2007 album Good Girl Gone Bad)
Around the World Section
14. My Heart - Odeal (from their 2025 album The Summer That Saved Me) (England)
15. Da Du Dah - Kokoroko (from their recent 2025 album Tuff Times Never Last) (England)
16. Dim The Lights - James Alyn (2025, released in May) (Singapore)
17. Iman - by the band Yuuf (from the 2025 EP called Alma's Cove) (England)
Uptempo Bass Section
18. Bloodstream - Kanine (2025)
19. Real Life - Friction (2025)
20. Miracle - Sub Focus featuring Culture Shock and Fragma (2025)
21. Love Is The Answer - by the producer 1991 featuring Magatu and Mali-Koa (2025)
Good Vibes Section
22. You Get What You Give - New Radicals (from the 1998 album Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too)
23. Rollercoaster - Modjo (from the year 2000 album called Modjo)
24. Murder On The Dance Floor - Sophie Ellis-Bextor (from her 2001 album called Read My Lips)
25. Fashion Beats - Black Eyed Peas (from the 2010 album The Beginning)
The Musical Circle returns on the 31st of July, or July 31st, 2025, with episode 82, which will be titled, "Music, I'm Coming Home"
Credits:
Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Rose, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and to all my friends. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle for the incredible support for the show.
The Musical Circle shares our condolences and prayers to the legendary rock singer Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away on Tuesday, the 22nd of July. May he rest in peace, and next Thursday's episode's titled, Music, I'm Coming Home will be dedicated in his memory.
Hosted By: Ben Charles
Produced by and Editor: Melissa Rodriguez
Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes
Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes
Written and Directed By: Ben Charles