Introducing tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17 2007-10-17T16:18:35Z Introducing is a collective blog about unsigned music from the BBC. Movable Type 3.2 Here's a vid! tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17.19019 2007-10-17T16:17:27Z 2007-10-17T16:18:35Z Your INMWT video... Huw Stephens Your INMWT video

]]> NEW BLOGGERS! NEW SHOWS! tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17.19017 2007-10-17T15:58:22Z 2007-10-17T16:05:07Z Yes, it's true, as the new shows start tonight on Radio 1, I'm pleased there's a whole load of new bloggers from across the BBC's network of new music shows joining me on these pages. In case you didn't know,... Huw Stephens Yes, it's true, as the new shows start tonight on Radio 1, I'm pleased there's a whole load of new bloggers from across the BBC's network of new music shows joining me on these pages. In case you didn't know, there's a brand new In New Music We Trust show starting every Wednesday night at 9pm, with the emphasis on bringing together the best new music from all these shows.
The first one is tonight with fellow blogger and raido presenter Andrew Marston on the scene in Hereford and Worcester, The Model Horror in session and Dan le Sac vs Scroobious Pip letting us know who they're digging at the moment.
Then at 12am tonight - the new Introducing shows start with Beth, Vic, Rory and Me! It's all fantastic news and even more airtime to the very bext new music from wherever you're listening...

]]> Sam Isaac at the Electric Proms tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17.19011 2007-10-17T13:14:40Z 2007-10-17T17:19:34Z Congratulations to Malvern's Sam Isaac. After playing at Glastonbury on the BBC Introducing stage earlier this year, he's now been chosen to perform at the BBC Electric Proms. In fact, last time Sam went to the Glastonbury Festival - he... Andrew Marston http://www.bbc.co.uk/herefordandworcester/entertainment/friday_session Congratulations to Malvern's Sam Isaac. After playing at Glastonbury on the BBC Introducing stage earlier this year, he's now been chosen to perform at the BBC Electric Proms.

In fact, last time Sam went to the Glastonbury Festival - he hadn't even picked up a guitar!!

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]]> New shows, Kate Goes, Misty's tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17.18894 2007-10-15T00:14:50Z 2007-10-15T00:27:28Z My last Beth and Huw show on Thursday was a lot of fun. We played loads of session tracks and big tunes from the last eight years of the show. Best of luck to Beth with her new show that... Huw Stephens My last Beth and Huw show on Thursday was a lot of fun. We played loads of session tracks and big tunes from the last eight years of the show. Best of luck to Beth with her new show that starts this Wednesday - check out Beth's ace video and the show detals here. Vic Introducing in Scotland and Rory in Northern Ireland starts this week too - the Introducing massive bringing you the finest new, unsigned an emerging music there is out there!
I'm Introducing in England every Wednesday night, and the brand new In New Music We Trust show starts on Wednesday at 9pm!
Had a good weekend - just back from seeing Birmingham's Kate goes and the wonderful misy's Big Adventure play in Cardiff's Clwb Ifor Bach. Both bands were fantastically colourful with pop tunes you can quite easily fall in love with.

]]> Weeeeekend... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17.18892 2007-10-14T23:35:11Z 2007-10-14T23:43:39Z My last Beth and Huw show on Thursday was a lot of fun. We played loads of session tracks and big tunes from the last eight years of the show. Best of luck to Beth with her new show that... Huw Stephens My last Beth and Huw show on Thursday was a lot of fun. We played loads of session tracks and big tunes from the last eight years of the show. Best of luck to Beth with her new show that starts this Wednesday - check out Beth's ace video and the show detals here. Vic Introducing in Scotland and Rory in Northern Ireland starts this week too - the Introducing massive bringing you the finest new, unsigned an emerging music there is out there!
I'm Introducing in England every Wednesday night, and the brand new In New Music We Trust show starts on Wednesday at 9pm!
Had a good weekend - just back from seeing Birmingham's Kate goes and the wonderful misy's Big Adventure play in Cardiff's Clwb Ifor Bach. Both bands were fantastically colourful with pop tunes you can quite easily fall in love with.

]]> Last Beth and Huw show.... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17.18800 2007-10-11T20:24:52Z 2007-10-11T20:30:02Z I'm doing my last show with Bethan Elfyn tonight on Radio 1 in Wales. We've been doing it every Thursday night for the last 8 years. I've been doing it since I was 18! There's been a lot of fond... Huw Stephens I'm doing my last show with Bethan Elfyn tonight on Radio 1 in Wales. We've been doing it every Thursday night for the last 8 years. I've been doing it since I was 18! There's been a lot of fond memories, shared on the show tonight, and a lot of incredible music played. From GLC to SFA, Automatic to High Contrast, Funeral for a Friend to Future of the Left and so much more, it's been an absolute pleasure to present the show exclusively for Wales every Thursday night.
So a massive thanks to all th bands who'veplayed on the show and made it what it is, to Beth Elfyn and the team, and mostly to you for listening. Bethan Elfyn will present Introducing in Wales every Wednesday night 12-2am, same time I do my show across England.
All Change next week too - the new In New Music We Trust show starts at 9pm - I'll be bringing you the best new music from across the UK every week!

]]> Peel Day... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17.18749 2007-10-10T17:35:34Z 2007-10-10T17:43:01Z Tomorrow, October 11th, is Peel Day, celebrating the life of the Radio 1 dj whio never failed to surprise. There's a lot of gigs going on everywhere to celebrate, and countless more too. So tonights show will concentrate on the... Huw Stephens Tomorrow, October 11th, is Peel Day, celebrating the life of the Radio 1 dj whio never failed to surprise. There's a lot of gigs going on everywhere to celebrate, and countless more too. So tonights show will concentrate on the Peel day gigs, whizzing round the place finding out who's playing where and when.

Kate Goes, who played my night at the Social recently, has some gigs soon - click here to find out about this ace band...

]]> Cats and Cats and Cats and Oxjam tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17.18499 2007-10-04T01:37:33Z 2007-10-04T01:43:18Z No, I haven't gone all feline on your collective you know whats. The band were in session on the show this week, along with This Town Needs Guns, two bands who have a split album out on Big Scary Monsters... Huw Stephens No, I haven't gone all feline on your collective you know whats. The band were in session on the show this week, along with This Town Needs Guns, two bands who have a split album out on Big Scary Monsters records as of......now! They both hav a post-rock groove about them - emotional, inventive, big and beautiful. Listen again if you missed it, and it was nice to have live music from Maida Vale in sesison.
I compered an Oxjam gig tonight in London - Members of Me , Get Cape.Wear Cape.Fly and Hot Chip all played, and our very own mr Bobby Friction was djing - and all sounded absolutely brilliant. Oxjam has started, with gigs and events happening all over the place. You know that Oxfam is a charity that does important work - get involved with these gigs and music events through their site.

]]> Weekend... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17.18330 2007-09-29T23:47:30Z 2007-09-29T23:54:59Z Dan le Sac vs Scroobious Pip were great the other night in Cardiff - bouncy brilliance with wise words and a fresh flow. 'The Beat that My Heart Skipped Sounded like THIS!' On Friday I went to Derby to play... Huw Stephens Dan le Sac vs Scroobious Pip were great the other night in Cardiff - bouncy brilliance with wise words and a fresh flow. 'The Beat that My Heart Skipped Sounded like THIS!' On Friday I went to Derby to play music inbetween bands at the Stressed Records night. Stressed put out music by the finest Derby bands and have three compilations that showcase some of the best tracks. The gig at the First Floor venue was great - nice to meet everyone there and thanks for all the cd's! You Slut, Dragon Flies Draw Flame, Plans and Apologies and You No Go Die, topped off byt he brilliant Fixit Kid were a joy to hear. Derby rocks, and Stressed captures the energy and enthusiasm for you to sample, so do it!

Radio 1 turns 40 this weekend. A happy birthday to the station, and how brilliant it feels to be part of something so special, and have the pleasure of playing and sharing so much great new music on the shows that I do with everyone who listens to the show. Hip hip!

]]> Roman Numericals..... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17.18274 2007-09-27T19:06:14Z 2007-09-27T19:11:12Z I'm rubbish at maths, and Roman Numericals. Clean George IV are in session on this week's show. That's fourth in case you didn't know (like me. I'm ashamed). They're a brilliant band, as loved by Vic Galloway and Colin Murray,... Huw Stephens I'm rubbish at maths, and Roman Numericals. Clean George IV are in session on this week's show. That's fourth in case you didn't know (like me. I'm ashamed). They're a brilliant band, as loved by Vic Galloway and Colin Murray, and the session sounds mighty fine: rambling, eloquent, angry and soulful. Had a blast on the show, lots of new hip hop by Raw Linx, Forbidden Tongues and Frequencies of Life to check out.

Before the show I popped out to see Threatmantics, the viola playing threesome from Cardiff. I like them a lot, it was good to see them on top form last night supporting Euros Childs. My view on Euros is that he's a musical genius, his songs take me to another dimension. So good.

Tonight on Radio 1 in Wales, Beth and me have the pleasure of Dan le Sac vs Scroobious Pip's company. Can't wait

]]> Bovine.... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17.18177 2007-09-25T23:58:30Z 2007-09-26T00:05:05Z You wait for one song with the word 'bovine' int he title, then two come along at once. I'm on about the brilliant Cribs song Our Bovine Public, and a track by Mclusky which is on one of my favourite... Huw Stephens You wait for one song with the word 'bovine' int he title, then two come along at once. I'm on about the brilliant Cribs song Our Bovine Public, and a track by Mclusky which is on one of my favourite albums of this year thus far, Curses. just got back from seeing them playing a mighty fine show. First time I saw them in Cardiff two weeks back was great, tonight's show at Water Rats in London was ace also. They're tight, have genius lyrics, and should get recognition soon! And when a member of the audience suggested to singer Andy Falkous "get an office job", you should have heard theminutes of abuse cominf rom the singer's mouth.
Last night I caught Menomena playing a show, a band whos album I really like, another highlight from this year, and then headed to a Shifty Disco night. The Oxford label contine to release great indie records (they brought us the Young Knives first, back in the day), and I saw the end of Brighton's My Device set. Played them a bit on the show, and I saw The Cages headline - their rock n roll demanding attention.

]]> Kotki Carnage down the Social! tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17.17950 2007-09-20T11:05:18Z 2007-09-20T11:12:17Z Kotki dwa have had a good week! The brilliant band from Milton Keyes won the Tate Tracks competition I wrote bout in previous post, and last night there was general beautiful chaos at their gig down the Social for my... Huw Stephens Kotki dwa have had a good week! The brilliant band from Milton Keyes won the Tate Tracks competition I wrote bout in previous post, and last night there was general beautiful chaos at their gig down the Social for my 2nd Introducing night, with the wonderful Kate Goes opening up, the drummer-less Texas Radio Band sounding top and scratching-beatboxing genius Red sounding amazing. And George Pringle turned up and played an impromptu set! Word of the day that, impromptu. Thanks to everyone who came down to see the bands - hope to see you in October!
Loved this weeks show - Noah and the Whale sounding so good in session - listen again if you missed it, from 1am onwards. And check out the Cats and Cats and Cats, Grammatics, Miaoux Miaoux and Riz MC tracks for some highlights!

]]> His Art said one thing, his head another.... tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17.17810 2007-09-17T14:30:42Z 2007-09-17T14:43:23Z Back in January on a particularly cultured day out I went to the Tate Modern in London and heard a track by Roll Deep which accompanied an amazing work of art, as part of Tate Track Other artists who've made... Huw Stephens Back in January on a particularly cultured day out I went to the Tate Modern in London and heard a track by Roll Deep which accompanied an amazing work of art, as part of Tate Track Other artists who've made a piece of music inspired by art include Klaxons, Basement Jaxx, The Chemical Brothers, Graham Coxon, The Long Blondes and Lethal Bizzle - all in the Tate and available to listen to. They wanted an extra track though, and so invited unsigned musicians to record and send in a track. Online votes picked the top 20 from the Tate Tracks Myspace site, and today down the AMAZING Tate gallery it was announced that Kotki Dwa won with their track La Beau Charcutier. Well done to them, they did a brilliant session for the show recently, and are such an exciting band. It's an interesting competition, has brought a lot of talented people together and all details are available form the links on this blog. I'll be Playing the winning Kotki Dwa track on Wednesdays show, straight after they play my night at the Social in London!

]]> More gigs! tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17.17759 2007-09-15T10:38:15Z 2007-09-15T11:08:21Z The Steers have some anthemic indie tunes that they're gonna be pushing on us for the forseeable future. I went to see them play the Barfly in London this week, and they have some tunes just as colourful as their... Huw Stephens The Steers have some anthemic indie tunes that they're gonna be pushing on us for the forseeable future. I went to see them play the Barfly in London this week, and they have some tunes just as colourful as their cartoon t-shirts. Formed in Cardiff, their debut single is out this week called Rewind/Repeat on the Kids label, the very same one that brought us the first Wombats singles. Steers were in sesison on Radio 1 Wales on Thursday, and are suportng Stereoponics very soon. Yup, the Stereophonics.
Also saw ace LA hip hop/electro producer Daedelus play (the fourth time I've seen him play in about a month!) and he was fatastic, weaving beats and melodies, rap vocals and spoken word to create this epic dance experience. Supporting was unsigned grindcore mash-up producer Wav. I'll be playign a track of his on the Introducing show this week.

]]> gigs tag:www.bbc.co.uk,2007:/blogs/exposed//17.17660 2007-09-13T00:33:47Z 2007-09-13T00:41:22Z Got to see Future of the Left playing last week, an incredible band with a new album coming out on Too Pure soon called Curses. Live they're one of the best and I was pleased to see them 'cos I've... Huw Stephens Got to see Future of the Left playing last week, an incredible band with a new album coming out on Too Pure soon called Curses. Live they're one of the best and I was pleased to see them 'cos I've been trying to catch them live for about a year. Last night I saw the end of Cheeky Cheeky and the Nosebleeds at Club Fandango at the Dublin Castle - great band with ace quirky pop tunes - I've asked them to do a session too for the show. Sweet!

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