Jessica 6 in 1967

You can now download my 1967 show as a podcast, available here

This month's show includes The Beatles, The Mothers of Invention, Martha & The Vandellas, Nina Simone, The Doors, Pink Floyd, plus many more.

The full playlist for the show can be found here

Next month I'll be in 2002 - if there are any songs you think I just must play, please contact me via Twitter - I'd love to hear from you!

Enjoy!

My brain is exploding

Life has been very absorbing lately, interesting for me, but rather too absorbing to allow me to post to my blog. I'm studying a couple of courses this year, as well as working full-time, and also trying to keep up with a monthly show for RadioNowhere. Life is busy!

I've just spent the last 5 days analysing data and writing up a project which in real life probably no-one will read, and none of the recommendations will be implemented. Joy.

And I have another essay on something criminology-ish due next week and I am two weeks behind on my reading... and I'm sitting here writing a blog post - can you see why I'm behind?!

Anyway, the highlight of the last few days has to be recording my 1967 show which goes out on Tuesday - I think there's something there for everyone. I know I'm biased, but I know I'll enjoy it! It will be available for podcast soon after broadcast, but I will also put a link up here (although I only noticed tonight that I got last month's ready and then never posted it - oh dear)

I love British Sea Power

I spent a wonderful night last night with Christopher Laird at the Cambridge Junction, meeting and chatting to one of my ALL TIME favourite bands, British Sea Power. Wow, I just love how life turns out sometimes.

Despite it being disgustingly cold, and (as usual) having a woefully inadequate 'coat', and the Junction being stuck out of the way of everything except crappy food places - and a Tesco Express - it was a grand night out.

Not only did I get to chat with the lovely Scott/Yan (centre left) and his brother Neil/Hamilton (centre right), who are just so down to earth and friendly and funny - honestly - I also got to see another one of their stunning live shows. They are amazing on record, and if you haven't heard their records BUY THEM ALL NOW, but live they do come into their own. With their self-created videos in the background (they were working on them backstage before the show) and the intricate and intelligent lyrics, which are so unique they remind me of Cardiacs, and their stage presence, layers of sound and musical qualities, they are hard to beat as a live act. Their version of Apologies to Insect Life (in my top 3 songs of all time) made me a very happy girl.

They have a fairly intimidating presence, but not at all in person. As I have loved them for a while I was of course slightly in awe, but they were just taking the piss out of each other the whole time, seemingly quite shy but also super friendly and happy to talk to us about our small, independent station.

They also have the best merchandise (which they said pays their electricity bill!) and if you haven't seen it, visit their website for a look. I am a sucker for good merchandise, and came home laden with lovely things (if you're interested, vinyl versions of 2 of their albums, a t-shirt, a set of badges and a mug).

Christopher Laird will be using his interview with the band for a special show on RadioNowhere, and I might even force my way on that show, if I get the chance! I'll post nearer the time with the details.

BSP will be on tour all over the place for the rest of this year, so if you have the chance: GO GO GO!

Jessica 6 in 1998

You can now download my 1998 show as a podcast, available here

This month's show includes Sonic Youth, Air, Marilyn Manson and Mercury Rev plus a few more.

The full playlist for the show can be found here

Next month, I'll be in 1967 - if there are any songs you think I just must play, contact me via Twitter

Enjoy!