BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire - The Samurai Seven + Danny Mellin + Natalie Gray

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This week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by The Samurai Seven to talk about their brand new single Punching Down, their first release in 25 years!

Plus Lauren meets Danny Mellin backstage at The Bullingdon in Oxford, and Alex speaks to Natalie Gray about her new music and headline gig at Wycombe Community Arts Centre.

Here's this week's track list:
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Tom Caro - Until Eventually
Orchid - DRIP
V.I.C - 40 Doors
Almost Alice - Okay, Tomorrow
Sebastian Croft - Better than ever
Camille Baziadoly - Unlikely Places
Felix Green - Forgot To Love You
Gen and the Degenerates - Favourite Jumper [tipped by Alyx Holcombe at BBC Radio 1 Rock]
Conor McLain - In My Nature (People Pleaser)
TRASHCAT - GOSPEL
Danny Mellin - Meet Me in the Afternoon
Shiny Brain Crayons - So Alive
Jess Tuthill - Until You Tell Me Not To
The Samurai Seven - Bonnet
The Samurai Seven - Punching Down
Yung Toro - no regrets [tipped by Jess Iszatt at BBC Radio 1]
The Covasettes - Honeymoon Forever
Cherry Mint Koala - Slow Motion Nineteen
Natalie Gray - Favourite
Megan Wroe - Lovestep [tipped by Jaguar at BBC Radio 1 Dance]
Civil Villains - Punching Down
Benza - Back Down Memory Lane (feat. Swali)
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Published on Friday, 8th May 2026.

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