REVIEW: Ones to Watch feat The Strypes, Martin Garrix, Snakehips & Charles Hamilton
Once again we have received another influx of new tracks which were hard to whittle down and select who gets a spot on our playlist. Here are the tracks to look out for over the next week on Smoke Radio.
4m Apr 15, 2015
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REVIEW: Paloma Faith - Beauty Remains
Paloma Faith releases her latest single from her most recent album 'A Perfect Contradiction' called Beauty Remains. Here is what our blogger Charlie Mathers had to say about it. Beauty Remains is currently on our C List.
4m Apr 13, 2015
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REVIEW: The Maccabees - Marks to Prove it
It has been a long three year wait but The Maccabees are back! Here is what Emma Halligan had to say about their newest track 'Marks to Prove it which is also currently on our C List.
3m Apr 13, 2015
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REVIEW: Ella Eyre - Together
Ella Eyre returns with her own single following on from her recent collaboration with DJ Fresh as well as 'Comeback'. Here is what our blogger Emma Halligan had to say about it. Together is currently on our C List.
4m Apr 13, 2015
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REVIEW: The Vaccines - Dream Lover
The Vaccines have released their second single to be released from their news album. Here is what our blogger Josh McKenna had to say about the track. Dream Lover is currently on our C List.
5m Apr 12, 2015
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REVIEW: Tame Impala - Cause I'm a Man
Tame Impala are back! Cause I'm a Man is the first single to be released off their newest album 'Currents'. Here is what our blogger Ali had to say about it. Cause I'm a Man is currently on our B List.
4m Apr 11, 2015
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REVIEW: GoldLink - Sober Thoughts
Bit of specialist music this Friday in the shape of GoldLink. Fairly new artist so who better to review this then our very own Head of Specialist Dafydd-Jones Morris. Sober Thoughts is currently on our own Specialist Takeover playlist.
3m Apr 10, 2015
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REVIEW: Kiesza - Sound of a Woman (Shift K3Y Remix)
Kiesza is back! Sound of a Woman is the 4th single from he debut album of the same name. Shift K3Y has released his own remix of the song which our blogger Ali Mulaga reviewed. Sound of a Woman is currently on our C List.
5m Apr 10, 2015
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Drama Society Does Monty Python
Yesterday evening saw the University of Westminster's Drama Society take on Monty Python in a aid of Comic Relief. Joining our entertainment reporter after the show to speak about the issues they had with their chair dropping out and to explain all about the production process in the lead up to the event was Yohana, Liam and Mike.
8m Apr 09, 2015
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UWSU Variety Show 2015
We went down to the #UWSUVarietyShow this year to watch all of the acts, Jack Everitt reports.
9m Apr 09, 2015
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REVIEW: First Aid Kit - Waitress Song
Waitress Song maybe the seventh track off 'Stay Gold' but we are still loving their music. Here is what our blogger Ali had to say about the track. Waitress Song is currently on our Specialist Takeover section of the playlist.
5m Apr 09, 2015
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REVIEW: Krept & Konan feat Rick Ross - Certified
Hp Hop themed blog today. Here is what our blogger Dafydd-Jones Morris had to say about the new Krept & Konan track. Certified is currently on our Specialist Takeover part of our playlist.
4m Apr 09, 2015
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REVIEW: Ones to Watch feat Kiesza, The Vaccines, The Macabees and Ella Eyre
This weeks Ones to Watch features a tonne of excellent new music including Shift K3Y's awesome remix of Kiesza and the return of The Macabees!
3m Apr 08, 2015
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Smoke Mastermind - Trellis Records Edition
Previously on Smoke Mastermind we put Conor from The Half Earth's knowledge on Lucy Rose to the test. As Stephen was attending Trellis Records 1st Birthday we thought we would pitch Mat, Brooke and Axel against each other to test their knowledge on how much they know about the label as well as each other.
6m Apr 06, 2015
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GIG REVIEW: Axel Flovent "It's very strange being on the same line up, hopefully I'm not gonna play at the same time"
Our last interview was with Axel Flovent who spoke about performing alongside the likes of Skream and Kelis at this years Secret Solstice Festival. Axel started off by telling us the thought process to releasing his current single 'Forest Fires'.
3m Apr 06, 2015
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GIG REVIEW: Brooke Bentham "I actually wrote it when i was 15 but I hated the recording cos I sounded so young so I re-recorded it last year"
Our blogger Stephen was busy on Saturday night because he also spoke to Brooke Bentham who also explained her favourite memories over the past year being part of Trellis Records, her support act for Rhodes last year and how she originally hated her single 'We'll Be Ghosts".
5m Apr 06, 2015
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GIG REVIEW: Mat Hunsley "From someone who prides themselves on being lyrically original it's really nice when people sit and listen"
As part of Trellis Records 1st Birthday our blogger Stephen Mitchell went don to The Islington in Islington funnily enough to have a chat with their acts. First up was Matt Hunsley who spoke about his fondest memories of the label over the pat year as well as lyrics he would never write about.
3m Apr 06, 2015
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REVIEW: Jamie xx feat Romy - Loud Places
One of the biggest tracks our bloggers loved this week was the return of Jamie xx! Loud Places is the firs single to be released from his upcoming album 'Colours'. Here is what our blogger Dafydd-Jones Morris had to say about the track.
5m Apr 05, 2015
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REVIEW: Nero - The Thrill
So Nero make a return to our lives this week! 'The Thrill' sees the first release for what seems like an age! Here is what our blogger Charlie Mathers had to say about the track. 'The Thrill' is currently on our C List.
4m Apr 03, 2015
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REVIEW: Duke Dumont - The Giver
So after successful chart topping hits with 'I Got U' and 'Won't Look Back' under his belt, Duke Dumont has decided to re-release his 2012 track 'The Giver'. Here is what our blogger Emma Halligan had to say about it. 'The Giver' is currently on our C List.
3m Apr 02, 2015
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REVIEW: iLL BLU feat James Morrison - Lonely People
James Morrison is back! Bit of a different sound from the usual singer-songwriter after collaborating with producer iLL BLU. Lonely People is currently on our C List and here is what our blogger Abby had to say about the track.
4m Apr 01, 2015
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REVIEW: Ones to Watch feat Duke Dumont, Jamie xx, Nero & iLL BLU
So we have updated our playlist once again and have some cracking new tracks which have been sent to us. Our bloggers have been writing their thoughts on the track so keep an eye out for those this week. Michael Lavin presents a quick run down of this weeks ones to watch.
3m Apr 01, 2015
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Hoodie Allen "I think we're pretty chill honestly, just some chips, some cookies and some water that's about it"
We sent our blogger Daisy Smith down to the Electric, Brixton to have a chat with Hoodie Allen ahead of his gig. Hoodie speaks about fans, gigs, favourite song to perform but he starts by talking about his latest album.
6m Mar 31, 2015
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‎Emmanuel Nwamadi: Ricky is the one I get starstruck about.
University of Westminster Student and #TheVoiceUK finalist Emmanuel Nwamadi talks to us about how it feels to be in the final.
4m Mar 30, 2015
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REVIEW: Culture Shock feat Bryn Christopher - City Lights
Culture Shock (no not the 80s punk band) released ‘City Lights’ a week ago - an up-tempo electro pop taste of his debut album dropping in May. A couple years ago it was indie music that got everyone up and dancing for the summertime, but now that EDM and drum and bass are taking the reins I wouldn’t be surprised if when everyone is trying to catch a tidal wave, ‘City Lights’ will be cruising th...
3m Mar 29, 2015
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REVIEW: Shift K3Y - Name & Number
Shift K3Y releases his follow up single to 'I Know' just in time for the summer months. Here what our blogger Gabby had to say about the track.
4m Mar 29, 2015
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REVIEW: Dr Kucho! & Gregor Salto feat Ane Brun - Can't Stop Playing (Oliver Heldens Remix)
So Oliver Helens has gone done done it again. It has almost been a year since the release of Gecko (Overdrive) hit the clubs and now Can't Stop Playing will get you dancing this weekend! Here is what our blogger Ben Fairclough had to say about the track.
3m Mar 28, 2015
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REVIEW: Wilkinson feat Thabo - Hopelessly Coping
To coincide with the release of Wilkinson's latest release our blogger Dafydd Jones-Morris has created a special mini mix for you!
18m Mar 28, 2015
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Coffee House Sessions with Hudson Taylor.
Our reporter Alice Marshall spoke to Hudson Taylor ahead of their special one off performance at the Coffee House Sessions.
6m Mar 27, 2015
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REVIEW: Tove Lo - Talking Body
You may remember Tove Lo from the infectious pop track 'Stay High'. Well she is back with her next catchy pop tune 'Talking Body' which is taken from her debut album set for release on the 11th May. Here is what our blogger Charlie Mathers had to say about the track.
4m Mar 26, 2015
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Coffee House Sessions with Josh Taerk.
Alice Marshall spoke to Josh Taerk on the phone after taking part in Coffee House Sessions yesterday.
4m Mar 26, 2015
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REVIEW: Passion Pit - Lifted Up (1985)
Passion Pit are back! Following on from their recent collaboration with Madeon they have released their own single 'Lifted Up (1985)'. Here what our blogger Abby Weaver had to say about it.
4m Mar 25, 2015
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REVIEW: Blur - There Are Too Many Of Us
Our first review this week is a big one. Blur have a new album coming out in a few weeks called 'The Magic Whip. Second single to be released from that album is 'There Are Too Many Of Us'. Here is what our blogger Richard Dent had to say about it.
4m Mar 24, 2015
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Sofar Sounds Podcast
Sofar Sounds visited the University of Westminster and we went along to cover the event.
7m Mar 24, 2015
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REVIEW: Ones to Watch feat Blur, Passion Pit, Wilkinson & Tove Lo
Recently we have had an influx of new music being sent out which has kept our music team busy, expect review from this lot over the next 7 days.
2m Mar 24, 2015
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Smoke Mastermind with Conor from The Half Earth
As Conor from The Half was supporting Lucy Rose on her tour our blogger Stephen decided to take inspiration from the popular BBC gameshow Mastermind to see how much he knew about her.
2m Mar 21, 2015
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The Half Earth "I have come up with a riff while I was having a wee"
Lucy Rose is currently making her way round the UK to perform some intimate shows to coincide with the release of her new album which is coming out soon. Our blogger Stephen Mitchell went down to the Dingwalls, Camden this week ahead of the gig to speak to the support act The Half Earth. Conor chats to Stephen about how the tour is going so far, EPs and album news as well as lyrics he would ne...
6m Mar 21, 2015
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REVIEW: Galantis - Runaway (U & I)
Every Friday we will be bringing you our review of a dance track you will be hearing in clubs over the weekend and coming weeks. Hear what our blogger Gabby Espinet had to say about the new Galantis track. Galantis - Runaway (U & I) is currently on our C List and is set to move up as we edge closer to summer.
4m Mar 20, 2015
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REVIEW: Catfish & The Bottlemen - Homesick
Catfish & The Battlemen have been a firm playlist favourite for the past six months so it was inevitable that we were going to review their next single. Homesick is great and here is what our blogger Charlie-Ann Mathers had to say about their latest single.
3m Mar 19, 2015
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REVIEW: Hozier - Someone New
You may know Hozier from his successful debut single 'Take Me To Church'. Take a listen to his debut album if you are a fan to discover that the whole album needs praise, 'Someone New' has recently been announced as his next single which has been added to our C List with A List on the horizon very soon. Hear what our blogger Abby Weaver had to say about the track
4m Mar 18, 2015
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REVIEW: Mumford & Sons - Believe
Our second ever audio blog comes from the return of the mighty Mumford & Sons. Believe is the lead single from their upcoming third album which is set for release on the 4th May. Here is what our blogger Richard Dent had to say.
4m Mar 17, 2015
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REVIEW: Major Lazer & DJ Snake feat MØ) - Lean On
Recently we recruited music bloggers from around the University of Westminster to come and write for us, as well as their written blog which you can read over on smokeradio.co.uk you can listen to our blogger Dafydd Jones-Morris who gives us his thoughts on the new Major Lazer track "Lean On". This track is currently on our A List playing across all our daytime shows.
3m Mar 16, 2015
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Covered in colour! Smoke Radio goes to Hindu Holi festival
Students from all over London came together for a one day celebration at the University of Westminster. Holi is traditionally a Hindu festival and it is celebrated all over the world by people throwing pots of powdered colour over each other. Listen to the podcast to find out more about the event. #hindu #holi #festival #colour #paint #festivalofcolours #london
3m Mar 16, 2015
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Society Takeover Trail March
It is that time of month where the societies from across Westminster takeover our specialist content. Tuesday 18th March sees not one but three new societies present an hour of radio to showcase what their society is all about.
1m Mar 10, 2015
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Student Pride Recap Trail
Missed any of the coverage of this years Student Pride? Check out our recap trail! If you want to catch up on the full tenth year celebrations then head to smokeradio.co.uk
1m Mar 06, 2015
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Samantha Durnan Coffee House Sessions
The Coffee House Sessions are a chance for you to see some of the country’s most exciting and upcoming artists perform at universities across the country, including at the University of London Union (ULU). 30 different universities across the country have taken part in the scheme where artists perform 30-minute acoustic sets at different student spots up and down the country. Our reporter Ste...
5m Mar 05, 2015
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#HeyWestminster Trail
A trail for our #HeyWestminster Campaign. Tweet in @Smoke_Radio with #HeyWestminster with what you're listening to for a chance to win a Spotify Premium Giftcard! Check out the #HeyWestminster video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF3p0AohmxY
1m Mar 04, 2015
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Scott Mills on his experience in the world's worst place to be gay.
In the build up to #StudentPride Sean Allsop spoke to Scott Mills about his trip to Uganda, including being hit by chickens in attempt to be 'cured' of being gay.
9m Mar 01, 2015
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Tom Robinson hopes we'll live in a world without boxes and categories for people.
Sean Allsop talks to Radio 6Music presenter Tom Robinson in the buildup to #StudentPride.
8m Mar 01, 2015
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EastEnders Producer Takes A Subtle Approach To LGBT Representation
Dominic Treadwell-Collins, Executive Producer of #EastEnders speaks to Stephen Mitchell at #studentpride about his personal experiences, the representation of LGBT people on television and coming out.
6m Feb 28, 2015
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