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