Throughout January we're bringing you the best new UK music, picked for you by some very special guests, exclusively for 1Xtra.

In case you're wondering what a podcast is, we've also got a few handy tips from 1Xtra's podcast kings, Ras Kwame and Twin B.

Here's what's happening:




7th Jan: Rio Ferdinand's podcast

Rio's picked two artists from his White Chalk collective based in Manchester: NJ and Melody. Fresh North West pressure - be the first to hear it and keep for ever.
www.whitechalkmusic.com
NJ on MySpace
Melody on MySpace
Check the latest sports stories on Rio



14th Jan: Simon Webbe's podcast

Representing his "UK Team" from Manchester, Simon brings an exclusive selection of some of their forthcoming material, featuring Hoodman, H20, Hayes and Riddla. Quality upfront hip hop.
UK Team on MySpace
Hoodman on MySpace
Hayze on MySpace




21st Jan: Lemar's podcast

The UK's soul man presents a live showcase of 4 of the most exciting up and coming singers from the UK: Selah, Bridgette, DT & Candy and Nicole Jackson. They're performing tracks from the BBC's Maida Vale studios in london. Representing new UK artists to the fullest.
Selah on MySpace
Bridgette on MySpace
DT & Candy on MySpace
Nicole Jackson on MySpace

28th Jan: Best of Podcast Month

We look back over the last month and select some extra special tracks from our guests, exclusively available on the last podcast of the month.