The Musical Circle Podcast

Welcome to Episode 56 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben announces the next LIVE show for the Musical Circle which will happen on the 31st of January or January 31st, 2025. Ben also reveals the next bonus episode of the Musical Circle coming on February 8th, 2025 as well as 3 new sections of the Musical Circle with each section being different from the last. Ben hopes to continue with the Musical Circle in the right direction. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

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

1. I Look to You - Miami Horror featuring Kimbara (from their 2010 album Illumination)

2. Forever Baby - by the DJ Carlita featuring Janet Planet (from her 2024 album Sentimental)

3. Angel in the Dark - Anyma featuring Massano and Nathan Nicholson (2024, released December 27th)

4. Hypnotized - Anyma featuring the singer Ellie Goulding (2025, released last Friday on 10th January)

2010s Section (NEW SECTION)

5. Cheap Thrills - Sia (from the 2015 album This is Acting)

6. Sing - Ed Sheeran (from his 2014 album called x or Multiply)

7. Whatever It Takes - Imagine Dragons (from their 2017 album Evolve)

8. We Are Young - fun. featuring Janelle Monae (from their 2012 album Some Nights)

Rock Section

9. Open Your Eyes - Alterbridge (from their 2004 album One Day Remains)

10. Crazy Crazy Nights - KISS (from their 1987 album Crazy Nights)

11. Barracuda - Heart (from their 1977 album Little Queen)

12. Hard Times - Paramore (from their 2017 album After Laughter)

Free Space Song 1: Your New Favorite Song - Wallows (2025)

Free Space Song 2: What It Feels Like - Aly and AJ (2025)

Good Vibes Section (NEW SECTION)

15. So Fresh, So Clean - Outkast (from the year 2000 album Stankonia)

16. All Star - Smash Mouth (from their 1999 album Astro Lounge)

17. I'm So Excited - The Pointer Sisters (from their 1982 album So Excited)

18. Foreign Language - Flight Facilities featuring the singer Jess (2011)

Under the Radar Section

18. Stop Me If I've Told You This Story - Maddie Jay (from her 2025 album I Can Change Your Mind)

19. Roomful of People - Rosie Darling (2025)

20. Way Out From Here - Inside Voices (from their 2025 album If It Matters)

21. Mellow My Mind - Brigid Mae Power (from her 2025 album Songs For You)

Mystery Section (NEW SECTION)

22. Eyes Without A Face - Billy Idol (from his 1983 album Rebel Yell)

23. Home - Phillip Phillips (from his 2012 album The World From the Side of the Moon)

24. Ordinary People - John Legend (from his 2005 album Get Lifted)

25 and Closing Song: Only Time - by the singer Enya (from the year 2000 album A Day Without Rain)

The Musical Circle returns on the 23rd of January, or January 23rd, 2025 with episode 57 which will be titled, "Journey to the Center of Music"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner and CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and to all my friends. The Musical Circle also want to give a special thank you to the first responders over in California for saving lives and stopping the California wildfires. The Musical Circle shares our thoughts and prayers to those who have been affected by the fires in California. Another special thank you to the fans, friends, and listeners of the Musical Circle for being a part of the Musical Circle.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited and Produced by: Melissa Rodriguez

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 55 of the Musical Circle which is hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben reveals that he has 2 announcements and the reveals of 3 new sections for next Thursday's Musical Circle episode. Ben also talks about the recent weather he has been dealing with lately as he continues on with the Musical Circle. Ben shines light on some musicians including showcasing new songs that have been released so far in 2025. Here are all the songs in this episode (with timestamps):

Yearly Jams Section

1. Wish You Well - Ollie Wride (2025, released January 3rd) (3:57)

2. start all over - Alessi Rose (2025, released January 1st) (8:46)

3. Lonely Heat - Drew Sycamore (2025, released January 3rd) (13:20)

4. Ferry Lady - Panda Bear (2025, released January 6th) (17:27)

Alternative/Indie Section

5. Fortunes - HANYA (2021) (23:10)

6. I Can Be Wrong - Slow Coast (2025, released January 3rd) (27:43)

7. Tightrope - WALKTHEMOON (from the 2012 album Walk the Moon, self named album) (31:51)

8. Echo - Clairo (from her 2024 album Charm) (36:38)

Soul Section

9. Keep Looking - Sade (from her 1988 album Stronger than Pride) (41:15)

10. Nothing to Prove - Allysha Joy (from her 2024 album The Making of Silk) (47:24)

11. Just Friends (Sunny) - Musiq Soulchild (from the year 2000, his album Aijustwanaseing) (52:22)

12. Keep On Going - Vivian Green (from the 2002 album A Love Story) (57:27)

Free Space Song 1: This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody) -Talking Heads (from the 1983 album Speaking Tongues) (1:04:13)

Free Space Song 2: Marechiá - Nu Genea featuring Célia Kameni (2021) (1:09:53)

Jazzy Checkpoint Section

15. On the Move - Vincent Ingala (2021) (1:15:58)

16. Tale of Two Cities - Darren Rahn (from his 2009 album Talk of the Town) (1:20:51)

17. Islands in the Sky - Spyro Gyra (from the 1983 album City Kids) (1:25:43)

18. Right on Time - by the saxophonist Jessy J (2022) (1:33:17)

Coffee Shop Section

19. Understand - Shawn Mendes (from his 2017 album Illuminate) (1:37:44)

20. Breathing - Lila Dupont (2025, released January 3rd) (1:43:33)

21. Remembering it Wrong - Jordana Bryant (2025, released January 3rd) (1:48:31)

22. Autumn Leaves - Ed Sheeran (from his 2011 album called + or Plus) (1:52:50)

Closing Song: All of The Time - by the band Jungle (2021) (1:58:12)

The Musical Circle returns with episode 56 on 16th January or January 16th, 2025 with the title "The Right Direction"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner and CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, and Patrick, and a special thank you to my friend William for the Musical Circle hoodie as a gift. Another special thank you to the fans, friends, and listeners of the Musical Circle for being a part of the Musical Circle.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited and Produced by: Melissa Rodriguez and Ben Charles

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 54 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. Ben welcomes everyone into the new year with the first episode of the Musical Circle of 2025 with a brand new intro for the Musical Circle. Ben mentions plans for new and upcoming merch for the Musical Circle in the future, and he reminds everyone new who are listening to the Musical Circle for the first time in 2025 about the Musical Circle. There are no sections this week on the Musical Circle, but there will be sections on next Thursday's episode which will be on the 9th of January. Here are all the songs in this episode (with timestamps):

1. Oh My Stars - Eva Lazarus (2024) (3:30)

2. Love is the Answer - Aloe Blacc (from the 2014 album Lift Your Spirit) (9:15)

3. Know Who You Are - Pharrell Williams featuring Alicia Keys (from the 2014 album GIRL) (14:50)

4. Hall of Fame - The Script (from their 2013 album #3) (19:52)

5. Fire Under My Feet - Leona Lewis (from her 2015 album I Am) (24:19)

6. Desire - Cannons (from 2023 and also on their 2023 album Heartbeat Highway) (28:42)

7. Kiss From A Rose - Seal (from the 1994 album Seal II, arms out album) (33:26)

8. Her Light - Cleo Sol (from her 2020 album Rose in the Dark) (39:26)

9. That Was Then - Lalah Hathaway (from her 2008 album Self-Portrait) (44:49)

10. That's Life - Luna Li (from her 2024 album When A Thought Grows Wings) (51:26)

11. Paradise - Coldplay (from their 2011 album Mylo Xyloto) (56:01)

12. Mighty Wings - by the band Cheap Trick (from the 1986 movie Top Gun) (1:01:26)

13. Never Walk Alone - BLOND:ISH featuring Stevie Appleton (2024) (1:06:02)

14. Rhythm is Right - My Friend Catie featuring Wake the Wild (2024) (1:09:53)

15. Ain't No Stopping Us Now - McFadden and Whitehead (from the 1979 album McFadden and Whitehead) (1:14:45)

16. You Make My Dreams (Come True) - Daryl Hall and John Oates (from the 1980 album Voices) (1:23:31)

17. Happy Music - Supershy (2022) (1:27:25)

18. On My Way Home - Pentatonix (from their 2014 album PTX, Volume III) (1:32:22)

19. Not Today - Thee Marloes (from their 2024 album Perak) (1:36:47)

20. Maybe Tomorrow - Stereophonics (from the 2003 album You Gotta Go There to Come Back) (1:40:51)

21. The Fire - The Roots featuring John Legend (from the 2010 album How I Got Over) (1:46:23)

22. A Love International - Khraungbin (from their 2024 album A LA SALA which means To The Room) (1:50:48)

23. Summer Madness - Kool and the Gang (from their 1974 album Light of Worlds) (1:57:43)

The Musical Circle returns next Thursday on the 9th of January, or January 9th, 2025 with episode 55 and the title for it is "In the Musical Light"

Credits:

Special Thanks to Rhys Jones, the owner and CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, and Patrick. Another special thank you to the Musical Circle fans, friends, and listeners for being a part of the Musical Circle. Hopefully, all 2025, and Ben wishes everyone a great year.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited and Produced by: Melissa Rodriguez

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 53 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. This is the last show of the year 2024 for the Musical Circle, and Ben is in a good mood. In this episode, Ben reveals his own personal top 10 albums of the year and honorable mentions of different albums this year in 2024 that should be checked out. Ben talks about the support that the Musical Circle has gotten over the past year, and Ben thanks everyone who are a part of the Musical Circle for making the Musical Circle a great 2024. Ben also reveals goals for next year in 2025 and plans for a new intro which will debut next Thursday, on the 2nd of January in 2025. Here are all the songs in this episode in order (with timestamps):

1. Bright Lights Bigger City - Cee-Lo Green (from the 2010 album The Lady Killer) (3:39)

2. Lady - Hear Me Tonight - Modjo (from the 2001 album Modjo) (8:09)

3. Get Lucky - Daft Punk featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers (from the 2013 album Instant Access Memories) (15:19)

4. In Your Hands - Craig David (2024) (24:02)

5. There's A Place - Tokyo Tea Room (2024) (28:58)

6. Team - by the singer Lorde (from the 2013 album Pure Heroine) (32:36)

7. Nowhere Else to Go - Little Dragon featuring April and VISTA (from their 2023 EP Slipping Into Color) (41:39)

8. What the Water Gave Me - Florence + The Machine (from the 2011 album Ceremonials) (49:04)

9. BIRDS OF A FEATHER - Billie Eilish (from the 2024 album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT) (58:38)

10. I'll Be Waiting - Adele (from the 2011 album called 21) (1:03:06)

11. Second Nature - Clairo (from the 2024 album Charm) (1:08:10)

12. Colors - Black Pumas (from the 2019 album also called Black Pumas) (1:12:40)

13. The Door - Teddy Swims (from the 2023 album I've Tried Everything But Therapy Part 1) (1:17:59)

14. New Person, Same Old Mistakes - Tame Impala (from the 2015 album Currents) (1:23:07)

15. Smile - Jungle (from the 2018 album For Ever) (1:30:20)

16. Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis (from the 1995 album What's the Story, Morning Glory?) (1:34:40)

17. Good Life - OneRepublic (from the 2009 album Waking Up) (1:39:55)

18. Midnight City - M83 (from the 2011 album Hurry Up, We're Dreaming) (1:44:49)

19. Take Me Home - Phil Collins (from the 1985 album No Jacket Required) (1:49:39)

20 and Closing Song: The Final Countdown - Europe (from the 1986 album also called The Final Countdown) (1:59:00)

The Musical Circle returns next Thursday on the first Thursday of the new year, the 2nd of January, or January 2nd, 2025 with episode 54 and the title for it is "2025, Time To Be Alive"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner and CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, and Patrick. Another special thank you to the fans, friends, and listeners of the Musical Circle for an amazing 2024 and hopefully an even better 2025.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited and Produced by: Melissa Rodriguez

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 52 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben surprises everyone at the Musical Circle by revealing a special Christmas section as Christmas is on Wednesday, December 25th of 2024. Ben also brings back the Around the World section highlighting international music that came out in 2024. This is the second to last show of the Musical Circle in 2024, and Ben hypes up the last show of 2024. This episode marks the debuts of the following people: Hope Tala, Common Saints, Calvin Harris, Sonny Fodera, The Blessed Madonna, Oracle Sisters, the band ONE OK ROCK, PAWSA, Samantha Crain, and the band Foals. Here are all the songs in this episode in order (with timestamps):

Soul Section

1. Stars - Kindred the Family Soul (from the 2003 album Surrender to Love) (3:05:00)

2. Golden - Elmiene (from his 2024 EP For the Deported) (8:47)

3. Survival - Hope Tala (from her 2024 EP Survival) (13:12)

4. Till It Happens To You - Corinne Bailey Rae (from the 2006 self-named album Corinne Bailey Rae) (17:32)

Around the World Section

5. Dream On - Common Saints featuring Taloula (from the 2024 album called Cinema 3000) (England) (23:06)

6. Riverside - Oracle Sisters (2024, released December 11th) (France) (28:15)

7. Ridin' Out The Storm - Samantha Crain (2024, released November 19th) (United States) (33:44)

8. Dystopia - by the rock band ONE OK ROCK (2024) (Japan) (39:49)

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

9. Too Cool to Be Careless - PAWSA (2024) (43:55)

10. Somedays - Sonny Fodera, Jazzy and D.O.D. (2024) (47:59)

11. Free - Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding (2024) (51:57)

12. Carry Me Higher (7 Inch Version) - The Blessed Madonna featuring Joy Anonymous and Danielle Ponder (2024) (56:07)

Free Space Song 1: Dreaming - Smallpools (2013 but also on the 2015 album LOVETAP) (1:02:53)

Free Space Song 2: Mountain at My Gates - Foals (from the 2015 album What Went Down) (1:07:24)

Rock Section

15. Brick by Boring Brick - by the band Paramore (from the 2009 album Brand New Eyes) (1:12:02)

16. High Hopes - Panic! At the Disco (from the 2018 album Pray for the Wicked) (1:16:40)

17. Halo - by the rock band STARSET (from the 2014 album Transmissions) (1:20:29)

18. Sweet Child O' Mine - by the band Guns N' Roses (from the 1987 album Appetite for Destruction) (1:24:55)

Christmas Section

19. One More Sleep - Leona Lewis (from the 2013 album called Christmas, With Love) (1:32:05)

20. Driving Home for Christmas - Chris Rea (from the 1987 album Dancing With Strangers) (1:36:05)

21. This Christmas - Donny Hathaway (1971) (1:40:03)

22. Linus and Lucy - Vince Guaraldi Trio (from the movie A Charlie Brown Christmas) (1:43:50)

Chill Lounge Section

23. Night Blue Skies - Midnight Smoothie (2021) (1:48:34)

24. Flip Around - Eli Stewart (2021) (1:51:17)

25. Football Head - Flamingosis (2015) (1:54:26)

Closing Song: Swimming - Flawed Mangoes (2024) (1:59:20)

The Musical Circle returns on 26th December or December 26th, 2024, with the title, "It Comes Full Circle: 2024 Year In Review" (Episode 53)

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner and CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, and Patrick. Another special thank you to the fans, friends, and listeners of the Musical Circle. Also, a huge special thank you to the people in San Diego for finally making the second Musical Circle studio possible. Studio will be done in 2025, so look out.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited and Co-Produced by: Melissa Rodriguez and Ben Charles

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 51 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben highlights many musicians, performers, and artists who are on the rise, underground, underrepresented, and in some cases, unknown to the audience of the Musical Circle. Ben showcases musicians worldwide on this special Under the Radar showcase episode. Ben also talks about Storm Darragh and why Ben feels that it is very important to help out in crucial times. This episode serves as the Musical Circle debuts of everyone who is listed in this episode. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

1. Armageddon - by the band Minimal Wind (2024, released December 8th) (Timestamp: 4:18)

2. god loves a trier - Lexie Carroll (2024, released November 22nd) (Timestamp: 8:21)

3. Again and Again - Jagged Jaw and MINOVA (2024, released December 1st) (Timestamp: 11:37)

4. Epiphany - DUKE and Saint Demarcus (2024, released November 22nd) (Timestamp: 16:20)

5. No Particular Hours - by the band The Upsides (from their April 2024 album also called No Particular Hours) (Timestamp: 19:47)

6. Nostalgia - by the band Cosmic Vice (2024, released September 20th) (Timestamp: 24:00)

7. Alarm - Million Dollar Weekend (2024, released December 6th, last Friday) (Timestamp: 27:54)

8. Lost In Myself - Erlichson (2024, released September 7th) (Timestamp: 31:55)

9. Just For Now - Beeson (2024, released August 23rd, but also on her 2024 EP Ritual) (Timestamp: 35:37)

10. Cranium - Lei Hope (2024, released November 13th) (Timestamp: 39:40)

11. Lately (LIVE from My Living Room version) - by the Welsh singer Mared (2024, released August 2024, but the normal version of Lately came out back in April) (Timestamp: 43:31)

12. Little White Chapel - by the group Amble (2024, released September 6th) (Timestamp: 50:27)

13. The Commons - also by Amble (2024, released October 4th) (Timestamp: 55:05)

14. Whisper - by the band Simple Things (2024, released October 4th) (Timestamp: 1:01:20)

15. Sunset of Your Love - Toni Cornell (daughter of the late Chris Cornell) (2024, released November 21st, 2024) (Timestamp: 1:05:37)

16. Until Now - Eelke (2024, released November 22nd) (Timestamp: 1:09:57)

17. Quite Simple - Olivia Reid (2024, released December 6th) (Timestamp: 1:16:29)

18. Most Of All - Hank Heaven featuring Renny Conti (from his 2024 album Loaded Dice) (Timestamp: 1:20:54)

19. Flowers Fell - Avery Friedman (2024, released November 19th) (Timestamp: 1:26:01)

20. Under These Conditions - Clover County (from her 2024 EP called Porch Lights) (Timestamp: 1:31:16)

21. Feel Something - Fraser Churchill featuring Alyssa Bonagura (2024, released December 6th) (Timestamp: 1:35:18)

22. Honestly - Madison Bailey (2024, released December 6th) (Timestamp: 1:39:33)

23 and Closing Song: Pushing East - Cornelia Murr (2024, released December 4th) (Timestamp: 1:46:53)

The Musical Circle returns with the next episode, next Thursday, 19 December or December 19th with the title, "Hope of A Brighter Future"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the Owner and CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, and Patrick. Another special thank you to all the performers, musicians, and artists in this episode who were showcased on the Musical Circle. A 3rd special thank you goes to the listeners, fans, and followers of the Musical Circle.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited and Produced by: Melissa

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written and Directed By: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 50 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben celebrates a milestone for the Musical Circle as this is Episode 50! Ben tells a story of how his friend Elizabeth helped him find a song that Ben almost forgot about when he was a kid. Also, Ben talks about the idea of having more merch coming to the Musical Circle real soon. Ben hypes up next Thursday's episode, episode 51, an Under the Radar showcase episode. That episode will showcase and highlight underground artists, musicians, and on-the-rise performers of the future. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:

1. Good Feeling - Flo Rida (from the 2012 album Wild Ones)

2. Good Time - Owl City featuring Carly Rae Jepsen (from the 2012 album The Midsummer Station)

3. Chasing the Sun - The Wanted (from the 2012 album The Wanted)

4. Told You So - Martin Garrix featuring Jax (released 22nd November 2024)

5. Heaven Knows - Kaskade featuring Punctual and Poppy Baskcomb (released 21st November 2024)

6. Wild Long Lie - Sam Fender (2024) (released on December 2nd)

7. Let the Groove Get In - Justin Timberlake (from the 2013 album The 20/20 Experience)

8. Titanium - David Guetta featuring Sia (from the 2011 album Nothing but the Beat)

9. Good Old Days - The Revivalists (from the 2023 album Pour It Out Into the Night)

10. Small Changes - Michael Kiwanuka (from his 2024 album Small Changes)

11. Be Someone - Yuna (2024)

12. Never Let Me Go - Florence + the Machine (from the 2011 album Ceremonials)

13. Valerie (LIVE at Radio 1 LIVE Lounge, 2007) - Amy Winehouse (from her 2006 deluxe album Back in Black)

14. Mr. Magic (Through the Smoke) - Amy Winehouse (from the 2003 album Frank)

15. All The Stars - Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA (from the 2018 movie Black Panther 1)

16. Bittersweet Symphony - The Verve (from the 1997 album Urban Hymns)

17. Let the Drummer Kick - Citizen Cope (from the 2002 album Citizen Cope)

18. This Man - Common and Pete Rock (from the 2024 album The Auditorium Volume 1)

19. Other Side of The Game - Erykah Badu (from the 1997 album Baduizm)

20. In the Still Of the Nite (I Remember) - Boyz II Men (from the 1991 album Cooleyhighharmony)

21. Destiny (EDITED) - Zero 7 featuring Sia and Sophie Barker - (from the 2001 album Simple Things)

The Musical Circle will return on next Thursday, the 12th of December, or December 12th, 2024 with the title, "Under the Radar Showcase, Chapter 1"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, and Patrick. Another special thank you to the fans, friends, and listeners of the Musical Circle for celebrating 50 incredible shows with the Musical Circle.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited and Produced by: Melissa

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written By: Ben Charles

Directed By: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 49 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben talks about the journey and how far the Musical Circle has come as next Thursday is episode 50. Ben also talks about episode 51 of the Musical Circle being an Under the Radar section showcase episode highlighting and showcasing on the rise and up-and-coming musicians and performers worldwide. This episode serves as the debuts of the following: Gigi Perez, Shaboozey, Sam Fender, Wallice, RUBII, Butcher Brown, Emile Londonien, Ella More, Grace Gardner, and City Mall. Here are all the songs in order in this episode:

Soul Section

1. When I See U - Fantasia (from the 2006 album also called Fantasia)

2. Art of Getting By - RUBII (from her 2024 EP Change and Remain)

3. Love Somebody - Mac Ayres (from his 2024 album Cloudy)

4. It Gets Better With Time - The Internet (from the 2018 album Hive Mind)

Alternative/Indie Section

5. Flash In the Pan - Wallice (from her 2024 album The Jester)

6. People Watching - Sam Fender (2024)

7. A Dream of You - Far Caspian (2019)

8. Fable - Gigi Perez (2024)

Coffee Shop Section

9. Good News - Shaboozey (2024)

10. When The Night is Over - Lord Huron (from the 2018 album Vide Noir)

11. Letting Go - Hollow Coves (from the 2024 album Nothing to Lose)

12. Yellow - Coldplay (from the 2000 album Parachutes)

Free Space Song: No One - Alicia Keys (from her 2007 album As I Am)

Jazzy Checkpoint Section

14. Montrose Forest - Butcher Brown featuring Nicholas Payton (2024)

15. Catch the Light - Emile Londonien (from the 2024 album Inwards)

16. Crossing Path - Emile Londonien featuring FLUPKE and Jowee Omicil (also from the 2024 album Inwards)

17. The Whales - Low Poly Cactus featuring PNRDL and Mahealane (from the 2024 album LPC)

Under the Radar Section

18. Windy - City Mall (from their 2024 EP Lobby Songs, November 6th, 2024)

19. I'll Be Here - Ella More (released in October 2024)

20. Big Picture - Grace Gardner featuring buffchick (released on 15th November 2024)

21. Peace of Mind - Sunrise Academy (released in March 2024)

Chill Lounge Section

22. The Long Retreat - Birocratic (2022)

23. Ship Has Sailed - Soul Food Horns featuring Soren Sostrom and Slug (from the 2021 EP called Black Tea)

24. On and On - Saib featuring FloFilz (from the 2022 album Under the Stars)

Closing Song and 25. Lavender - Handbook (from the 2021 album Two Halves)

The Musical Circle returns on Thursday, December 5th or 5th of December, 2024 with the title, "To 50 Shows and Many More"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, and Patrick. A special thank you also to the fans and listeners of the Musical Circle.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Edited by: Melissa

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Produced and Written By: Patrick Larsen

Directed By: Ben Charles

Welcome to Episode 48 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben hosts the sequel to the Living for the Moment showcase series as a part of the Musical Circle. This is an all-rock music showcase episode of the Musical Circle. Ben also announces that episode 50 which happens on the 5th of December and episode 51 on the 12th of December will not have any sections for those specific episodes. Ben also fights through a cold and plays all rock songs in this episode. Here they are in order:

1. Thunderstruck - AC/DC (from the 1990 album The Razor's Edge)

2. Burning Heart - Survivor (from the 1985 movie Rocky IV)

3. Renegade - Styx (from the 1978 album Pieces of Eight)

4. Real Gone - Sheryl Crow (from the 2006 Disney movie Cars 1)

5. Show Me How to Live - Audioslave (from the 2002 album Audioslave)

6. Boom - P.O.D. (from the 2001 album Satellite)

7. Kingdom - Downstrait (2016)

8. CHAMPION - Bishop Briggs (from the 2019 album CHAMPION)

9. Something Cured - Allele (from the 2011 album Next to Parallel)

10. Dog Days Are Over - Florence + the Machine (from the 2009 album Lungs)

11. Muse - Flight by Nothing (2024)

12. Beautiful Day - by the band U2 (from the year 2000 album All That You Can't Leave Behind)

13. Over My Shoulder - Mike + the Mechanics (from the 1995 album Beggar On A Beach of Gold)

14. If I Saw You Again - Pages (from the 1978 album Pages)

15. Josie - Steely Dan (from the 1977 album Aja)

16. I Don't Want to Miss A Thing - Aerosmith (from the 1998 movie Armageddon)

17. Stressed Out - Twenty-One Pilots (from the 2015 album Blurryface)

18. Fire Inside of Me - by the band Skillet (from the 2024 album Revolution)

19. Rising Power - by rock band AC/DC (from the 1983 album Flick of the Switch)

20. Danger Zone - Kenny Loggins (from the 1986 movie Top Gun)

21. I Love Rock N' Roll - Joan Jett and the Blackhearts (from the 1981 album I Love Rock'N Roll)

22. Enter Sandman - Metallica (from the 1991 album Metallica)

23 and Closing Song: November Rain - Guns N' Roses (from the 1991 album Use Your Illusion 1)

The Musical Circle returns next Thursday on the 28th of November, or November 28th, with the title, "How to Be Grateful"

Credits:

Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the CEO of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Kgabo, Tristen, Michael, Melissa, Elizabeth, Laisha, and an extra special thank you to my friend Patrick for buying Ben an AC/DC hoodie. Ben is very appreciative of the kind gift. Another thank you to all of the fans and people who listen to the Musical Circle.

Hosted By: Ben Charles

Co-produced and Edited By: Ben Charles and Ben's friend Melissa

Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes

Advisor to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes

Written By: Patrick Larsen

Directed By: Ben Charles

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