BBC Radio Podcasts from Music Uncovered
This is... Turn It Up: A Short History of Drum & Bass
DJ Flight, Storm and other genre-defining contributors tell the story of Drum & Bass.
1. The Birth
Where did D&B come from? Flight traces the music to its roots: the halcyon days of rave.
2. Metal Headz
A groundbreaking new record label and club night sets the scene for D&B’s next chapter.
3. D&B Pops
D&B steps into the spotlight with multi-platinum albums, awards, and major label love.
4. Rebirth
Drum & Bass enters the millennium with a renewed sense of unity and potential.
5. Xtra Bass!
D&B’s 'Mum, we made it' moment comes with the launch of a new radio station - BBC 1Xtra.
6. D&B Pops, Again
DJ Fresh gifts the scene its first number one – all of a sudden, D&B is on the main stage.
7. Renaissance
High profile remixes, more chart success, and fresh female talent revitalises 2010s D&B.
8. Staying Power
D&B emerges from the pandemic with more purpose. What lies ahead for this radical sound?
Coming soon... The Genius of Coldplay.
Greg James dives into Coldplay's remarkable journey in music and beyond.
1. Adventure of a Lifetime
Why should we appreciate Coldplay? Greg James dives into Coldplay’s firsts.
2. Head Full of Dreams
Greg James dives into the characters that make up the band Coldplay.
3. Sky Full of Stars
Greg James explores amazing Coldplay stories, the trouble, the success, and the fans.
4. Everyday Life
The reality of fame, how Chris Martin became THE frontman. With Greg James.
5. Kaleidoscope
Greg James uncovers the impact Coldplay have really had on music.
6. Hymn for the Weekend
Discovering the transformative journey of Coldplay's live performances. With Greg James.
7. Humankind
Greg James looks at the impact of Coldplay, from eco-advocates to innovation in touring.
8. Everglow
Greg James looks at what the genius of Coldplay really is.
Introducing - The UK Garage Story
During the 90s and 00s the sonics of UK Garage took the country by storm.
1. Bad boy Tunes!
Jamz and Spoony re-rewind through UK Garage’s genre defying and history defining bangers.
2. Broken glass and a kebab shop… where it started.
Jamz and Spoony discover the British ravers who turned UK Garage innovators.
3. Here come the pirates… spread the word!
Jamz and Spoony marvel at the creative and risky ways DJs spread the sound of UK Garage.
4. Put on your dancing shoes!
Jamz and Spoony take to the dancefloor and find out what make UKG parties so legendary.
5. Sweet sweet vocals
Jamz and Spoony sing-a-long to the chart-topping verses and hooks of UK Garage vocalists.
6. Rise and fall..new kids on the block.
Jamz and Spoony step aside as the Garage MCs take to the stage and create a new sound.
7. Wot do u call it?
Jamz and Spoony follow Grime’s journey from Garage subgenre to the world’s biggest stage.
8. Long live UK Garage.
Jamz and Spoony look towards the new stars creating their own UK Garage legacy.