Best BBC Radio Oxford Podcasts (2024)

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A Photographic Life-333: 'Sylvia Plachy, Is Theory Dead? And Good Advice' 20:01

41m ago20:01

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In episode 333 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and ed…

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Rubberband Girl, Mick Quinn, Neon Bloom & Hoof 2:00:01

26m ago2:00:01

2:00:01

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Rubberband Girl to hear about her debut album 'Profiterole Vision'. Plus, Alex has a gig report from Neon Bloom & Hoof at the Purple Turtle in Reading. And, Supergrass guitarist Mick Quinn tells us his memories of recording 'I Should Coco' on it's 30th anniv…

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A Photographic Life-332: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'Fragile Beauty, Billy Name, W J Kennedy' 44:52

14h ago44:52

44:52

In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.Fiona HayesFiona Hayes is…

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Tilly Valentine 1:59:32

11d ago1:59:32

1:59:32

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Tilly Valentine to hear about her new single 'Ghost Town, her upcoming EP, seasonal songs... and being big in Japan! Plus, Alex has a report from the Restore fundraiser gig at The Bell in Bicester with The Kokroachez... who are releasing something very refre…

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A Photographic Life-331: 'Jean Loup Sieff, Fred Herzog, Making Friends and Keeping Diaries' 20:21

8d ago20:21

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In episode 331 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and ed…

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Computer Echoes:0101!=IBM1130 4:46

5d ago4:46

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Another track inspired by a visit to the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park. the IBM1130 was one the first IBMs developed for the office.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_1130By TheOxfordAmbientCollective

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Hannah Jane Lewis + V.I.C 2:00:03

8d ago2:00:03

2:00:03

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to Hannah Jane Lewis for her first interview on the show and Alex West catches up with V.I.C at the Camden Assembly. Here's this week's tracklist:•DREAMA - Maybe Never Girl Joely June - CoolBertie - Friday StreetAlex Blyth - Into the SunsetLacuna Common - New…

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A Photographic Life - 330: A Photographic Conversation With Bill Shapiro 'Sports Photography' 53:26

14d ago53:26

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In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on sports photography.Bill ShapiroBill Shapiro served as the Editor-in-Chief of LIFE, the legendary …

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Computer Echoes: 0100 & EDSAC 5:41

13d ago5:41

5:41

Another track inspired by a visit to the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park. EDSAC was the one of the world's first digital computers.https://www.tnmoc.org/edsacBy TheOxfordAmbientCollective

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Kieran Crowley + Reading Festival 2:00:00

23d ago2:00:00

2:00:00

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Kieran Crowley, Alex reports from the Introducing stage at Reading Festival plus Hannah is with Moogieman for the next segment in our Connections series. Here's this week's tracklist:•Kat - ShoesKanadia - Hold It DownStill Pigeon - Too Much MilkSouth Arcade …

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A Photographic Life - 329: 'Bruce Gilden, Street Photography, Empathy and Getting Work' 19:01

16d ago19:01

19:01

In episode 329 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the big and small things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and ed…

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Camille Baziadoly + Reading preview 1:57:43

21d ago1:57:43

1:57:43

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave meets singer-songwriter Camille Baziadoly, Alex is at Reading Festival ahead of the big weekend with the BBC Introducing head honchos Kelly and Fuzz, plus hear about Reading's excellent 'Closer to Home' gig night at The Purple Turtle, and Hannah get's to know No Fret. What …

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A Photographic Life - 328: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'Tim Hetherington, Naomi Hobson, Roger Mayne' 51:19

24d ago51:19

51:19

In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.Fiona HayesFiona Hayes is…

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Alex West with Mona Vale & Ace Clvrk 1:59:54

29d ago1:59:54

1:59:54

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Alex West sits in for Dave! He's joined by Mona Vale to hear about their new EP "Give It Time", plus Ace Clvrk tells us about his time on Britain's Got Talent, and our Connections series continues - where bands recommend bands - this time its Bruno Meurte, what a show! Here's th…

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A Photographic Life - 327: 'Man Ray, What Is Real? Sports and Subject Matter' 19:35

1M ago19:35

19:35

In episode 337 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and ed…

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Waiting For Smith 1:59:47

1M ago1:59:47

1:59:47

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by Waiting for Smith to hear about touring his new album 'Raised Up', plus he's live in session playing "White Light of Love" - watch that on our insta here https://www.instagram.com/p/C-bBloEvIdB/ Plus, Alex was at Oxford Contemporary Music with An-Ting hearing ab…

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A Photographic Life - 326: A Photographic Conversation With Bill Shapiro 'How To Tell a Photo Story' 46:50

1M ago46:50

46:50

In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they respond to a listener's question and discuss how to create a narrative based series of images.Mentioned in t…

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Computer Echoes:0011 # The W.I.T.C H 6:06

1M ago6:06

6:06

Another track inspired by a visit to the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park. W.I.T.C.H was the one of the world's first digital computers.https://www.tnmoc.org/witchBy TheOxfordAmbientCollective

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Truck Festival 2024 1:59:58

1M ago1:59:58

1:59:58

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, we take you back to a sunny weekend in Steventon as Dave's got all the highlights, interviews and live tracks from our stage at Truck - including interviews with Willie J Healey, The Amazons, pecq, Cameron Hayes and Mandrake Handshake! Here's this week's tracklist:•Mackenzie - It'…

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A Photographic Life - 325: 'Karsh, Coffee, Photo Bears and Holidays' 19:25

2M ago19:25

19:25

In episode 335 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and ed…

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Truck Festival preview + Biaboy + Octavia Freud 1:59:53

2M ago1:59:53

1:59:53

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave has all the latest from Truck as the festival kicks off! Alex and Hannah are there catching up with Jonny Payne, HooF, The Bobo, The Kokroachez & Girl Like that! Plus we introduce you to the afrobeats RnB sounds of Biaboy. And, hear Dave's interview with Octavia Freud at Ri…

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A Photographic Life - 324: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'Okamura, Ernest Cole, Beyond Fashion...' 44:04

2M ago44:04

44:04

In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.Fiona HayesFiona Hayes is…

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Julia-Sophie, Emily Fields + Readipop 2:00:03

2M ago2:00:03

2:00:03

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with electro-pop artist Julia-Sophie to hear about her new solo album 'Forgive Too Slow'. Plus, Alex has all the action from Readipop fesitval with Adomania and Elucidate. And, Hannah catches up with soul pop singer Emily Fields. Here's this week's tracklist:•The H…

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A Photographic Life 323: 'Harry Borden, Photofairs, Photo Ethics and Photo Talk' 19:34

2M ago19:34

19:34

In episode 318 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Mentioned in this episode:Fred and Harry Borden: Photoshoot Breakdown https://www.youtube.com/@fredandharrybordenDr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography book…

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Emerson + LAKE ACACIA + Readipop Festival preview 1:59:58

2M ago1:59:58

1:59:58

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave introduces you to melodic indie band Emerson, as we play their tunes for the first time! Plus, Alex previews Readipop festival with Marble Sun, Martha and the Fairy and Leopard Boy. And, Hannah catches up with Lake Acacia to hear about their new single 'We Don't Want You Now'…

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A Photographic Life 322: 'The Leica Look, Finding a Story, Big Macs and The Fear of Narrative' 19:36

2M ago19:36

19:36

In episode 318 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his garage reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and …

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Secret Rivals + Lee Switzer-Woolf 1:59:56

2M ago1:59:56

1:59:56

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with energetic indie-pop band Secret Rivals to hear about their new album 'Amor Fati'. Plus our Connections series continues - where bands recommend bands- this time Hannah meets indie-folk artist Lee Switzer-Woolf. And, Alex chats to Kia who runs Groove Cult Shind…

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A Photographic Life - 321: A Photographic Conversation With Bill Shapiro 'Teaching Photography' 42:05

2M ago42:05

42:05

In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on teaching photography and the role of the teacher.Bill ShapiroBill Shapiro served as the Editor-in…

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Krissy Matthews 2:00:00

3M ago2:00:00

2:00:00

Dave meets Bicester's blues guitarist and singer Krissy Matthews, Dolly Mavies tells us what to expect as she looks forward to her set at Glastonbury and Alex catches up with Who Ate All The Crayons and Nineteenth Hour after their gig on Oxford's Cowley Road. Plus, there's all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Here's this week's …

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A Photographic Life 320: 'Talking Vivienne Maier, Analogue Smartphones and Artist or Journalist?' 19:32

3M ago19:32

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In episode 320 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Mentioned in this episode:www.vivianmaier.comImage: Vivienne Maier, Self-Portrait, 1953Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as El…

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Remorae + Tape It Shut 2:00:09

3M ago2:00:09

2:00:09

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave meets Remorae, a collective of folk and electronic musicians who bonded over a love of ‘genre-bending’ folk music. Hear about how they got together, their fishy name, the fate of Dunwich... and their new EP 'Flourishing Green'. Plus, our Connections series continues - with …

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A Photographic Life - 319: See/Saw with Fiona Hayes 'Burtynsky, Waplington, Strizzi, Deakin...' 41:10

3M ago41:10

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In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with art director, lecturer and creative director Fiona Hayes. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Fiona comment on the photographic environment as they see it through the exhibitions, magazines, talks and events that Fiona has seen over the previous weeks.Fiona Hayes is an art dir…

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Self Help + The Bobo + South Arcade 1:59:59

3M ago1:59:59

1:59:59

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Self Help to hear about their excellent upcoming album 'Enrage Engage', and they play the new single 'I Want You All to Myself' live in session - watch that here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j494dp Plus, Hannah finds out what's next for The Bobo as sh…

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A Photographic Life - 318: 'Photo Clichés, Robert Adams and The End of the Photo School!' 19:57

3M ago19:57

19:57

In episode 318 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Image: © Robert Adams, Colorado Springs,1974Mentioned in this episode:https://fraenkelgallery.com/artists/robert-adamshttps://www.uarts.eduwww.bristol247.com/news-and-features/n…

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Max Blansjaar 1:59:07

3M ago1:59:07

1:59:07

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Max Blansjaar to hear about his new album 'False Comforts', plus Nightshift Music Magazine Editor Ronan Munro recommends Wilderness States, and our Connections series continues - where bands recommend bands - as Hannah gets to know Masquerader. Here's this w…

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A Photographic Life - 317: A Photographic Conversation With Bill Shapiro 'Learning Photography' 45:54

4M ago45:54

45:54

In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on teaching/learning photography and the role of the teacher and the student.Bill ShapiroBill Shapir…

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CECIL 1:59:56

4M ago1:59:56

1:59:56

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by CECIL to hear about her upcoming new music and her journey with BBC Introducing. Plus, Alex has a 15 min house and Techno mix featuring Kash Karma, Flashmob + AndThen, IncA and Gange. And, there's all the best under-the-radar local musical talent in Oxfordshire …

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A Photographic Life - 316: 'Camera Bags, W. Eugene Smith, and The Corruption of Social Media' 19:44

4M ago19:44

19:44

In episode 315 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and magazines such as Elle and Tatler, Scott began to work as a photographer for a number of advertising and ed…

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Computer Echoes:0010 => Dreams of Colossus 4:20

4M ago4:20

4:20

Another track inspired by a visit to the National Museum of Computing at Bletchley Park. Colossus was the world's first digital computer.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossus_computerBy TheOxfordAmbientCollective

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Naked Brunch + Tendertwin + Gigi Williams 2:00:01

4M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with Baroque 'n' Roll band, Naked Brunch to hear about their debut album Plague Dance. Plus, Alex was at The Great Escape festival, hear about that, and the boycott of it - with Tendertwin and Gigi Williams. Here's this week's tracklist:•Dogmilk - What Can I Say?…

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Computer Echoes:0001<> The Bombe 5:27

4M ago5:27

5:27

This track is influenced by a recent visit to the National Museum of Computng at Bletchley Park here in the UK. The track was created in AUM and used apps such as Stria and ID700 with MIDI notes from Harmony Bloom and effects from Bleass Motion EQ, Bleass Delay and Otherdesertcities. Here is where to find out more about The Bombe. https://en.wikipe…

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A Photographic Life - 315: '90s Photography, The Photo GOAT? Camera Brand Loyalty' 19:03

4M ago19:03

19:03

In episode 315 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the small and big things that impact on the everyday engagement we all have with photography.Mentioned in this episode: https://www.martinparrfoundation.org/events/british-photography-in-the-1990s/Dr.Grant ScottAfter fifteen years art directing photography books and mag…

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BEEF + Are You Listening? Festival review 2:00:06

4M ago2:00:06

2:00:06

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave meets punk rock band BEEF... did he inspire their track 'Dave'?! Plus, Alex reviews Are You Listening? Festival with The Mezz and Masquerader, there's recommendations from BBC Radio 1, and first play's from Talk in Code and Cave Man. Here's this week's tracklist:•CECIL - Fo…

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A Photographic Life - 314: Plus Holly Revell 19:45

4M ago19:45

19:45

In episode 314 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the need for change, and explains how the podcast will be evolving now it is coming from a garage and not a shed! He aslo reads a short extract from his latest book Inside Vogue House: One Building. Seven magazines. Sixty years of stories...Plus this week, photographer …

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The Exact Opposite 1:58:56

4M ago1:58:56

1:58:56

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with former Dive Dive members Jamie & Nigel, now reunited as the Exact Opposite, to hear about their debut album Skill Issue. Plus Alex previews Are You Listening? Festival with Rose Rey and festival organiser Dave Maul, there's first plays from Adders, West Stre…

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A Photographic Life - 313: Plus Tria Giovan 19:27

5M ago19:27

19:27

In episode 313 UNP founder and curator Grant Scott is in his shed reflecting on the importance of being professional and not egotistical when working with clients and discovering who you really are through photography.Plus this week, photographer Tria Giovan takes on the challenge of supplying Grant with an audio file no longer than 5 minutes in le…

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Chima Anya + Leopard Boy 1:59:49

5M ago1:59:49

1:59:49

Welcome to two hours of excellent new music! This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave catches up with doctor and rapper Chima Anya to hear about being on Britain's got Talent! Plus, Alex meets rapper Leopard Boy at the Purple Turtle and there's first plays from Leighton Tongue, HYDE and some tips from Radio 1. Her…

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A Photographic Life - 312: Plus The Conversation with Bill Shapiro 'Editorial Photography: Part 3' 44:31

5M ago44:31

44:31

In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photographic environment as they see it. This month they reflect on where the magazine industry and editorial photography are today from the photographer’s perspecti…

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The Far Tower In Fluorescence (with Soundpainter) 20:18

5M ago20:18

20:18

A few weeks ago my music friend Soundpainter (aka Andrew Janik) got in touch about using one of my tracks from my Sound Installations album as he thought that it would work well with the track that he was producing. This is the result. It has been great fun going back and forth with Andrew exchaning ideas.…

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Flights of Helios 1:58:17

5M ago1:58:17

1:58:17

This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by Flights of Helios to hear about their new single Blame! Plus, Alex catches up with Split The Dealer to get the latest on his EP crowdfunding, and there's all the latest new music from Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Here's this week's tracklist:•Willie J Healey - The…

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