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Andrew Marston introduces TheCfShow (Stourport)
Unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music, as recorded at the Hay Festival.
Last on
Sat 9 Jun 201820:00
BBC Hereford & Worcester
Music Played
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Daniel Trigger
One Way Mirror
New single
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Becky Hill
Sunrise In The East
- Polydor.
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Cherryshoes
Follow
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Lucia Nicole
It Feels Like Love
BBC Introducing takeover at the Wychwood Festival
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The Americas
Tenth Day Of May
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The Americas
Hot Minute
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Sœur
Left Living
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Sœur
Slow Days
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Vonhorn
The Process
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Rich Watson
Living Proof
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Dan Hattersley
Freefall
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AKA George
Blazing
Performing live at Biggest Weekend, Belfast
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Underworld
Bells & Circles (feat. Iggy Pop)
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Underworld
Born Slippy
Performing live at Biggest Weekend, Swansea
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Years & Years
Desire
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Years & Years
If You're Over Me
In session at the Hay Festival
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TheCfShow
Phoenix
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TheCfShow
Riot
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Red.Soul
Dreams Are High
In session
Chloe Ferguson is a 25-year-old songwriter from Wales, who now lives in Stourport after her parents relocated to the town.
Chloe, who was home-schooled, wrote her first song when she was just five-years-old.
She says: "I'm an ex-introvert and can only confront people in songs," but she's done modelling and acting since.
Her influences include Coldplay, Maroon 5, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Christina Perri, Vanessa Carlton and Katy Perry - and goes under the name of TheCFShow.
“A beautiful and haunting voice that just draws you in" - Andrew Marston.
Chloe, who was home-schooled, wrote her first song when she was just five-years-old.
She says: "I'm an ex-introvert and can only confront people in songs," but she's done modelling and acting since.
Her influences include Coldplay, Maroon 5, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Christina Perri, Vanessa Carlton and Katy Perry - and goes under the name of TheCFShow.
“A beautiful and haunting voice that just draws you in" - Andrew Marston.
Anti-terror measures in Upton
Anti-terror measures will be introduced at this year's Upton Blues Festival following safety advice from the police.
The High Street will be closed at certain times of day during the three-day event, with barriers being installed to prevent vehicles from being driven into the crowds.
It may seem an unlikely terror target, but Grahame Bunn, from the Anchor Inn, who's one of the festival's organisers, says they have to take the threat seriously.
The High Street will be closed at certain times of day during the three-day event, with barriers being installed to prevent vehicles from being driven into the crowds.
It may seem an unlikely terror target, but Grahame Bunn, from the Anchor Inn, who's one of the festival's organisers, says they have to take the threat seriously.
Wychwood Highlights: The Americas (Worcester)
Bonding over a mutual appreciation for '60s/'70s rock 'n' roll, punk and gospel, the Worcester three-piece, The Americas, dropped everything in their lives and decided to chase that thin wild mercury sound that howled out from the records that they love.
They're influenced by acts such as Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones and have just come back from a full UK tour.
When they played a live session for us at the Phoenix Theatre, in Ross-on-Wye, their musical performance was so tight it was like listening to a CD.
They're influenced by acts such as Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones and have just come back from a full UK tour.
When they played a live session for us at the Phoenix Theatre, in Ross-on-Wye, their musical performance was so tight it was like listening to a CD.
Wychwood Highlights: Sœur (Worcester)
The dual-fronted three-piece, which consists of Worcester's Tina V and Droitwich's Anya Pulver, also played Reading Festival, last year, after sending their tracks to us.
Sœur describe their music as "pop songs drenched in grunge-heavy noise, with math-rock seeping through the seams. With vocal lines that tangle and intertwine, riffs so substantial they’ve got their own post code, and a beat - provided by former Maybeshewill drummer James Collins - that ties everything down with industrial power, this is a sound of colossal proportions."
"Sœur have everything you want from your favourite new guitar band: power, poise and catchy-as-heck tunes. Tina and Anya are up front, belting out the riffs and riding the harmonies, whilst Jim sits at the back driving it all along - a no frills, foot-tapping cocktail. Look out, Sœur will make your head spin." - BBC Music Introducing.
Sœur describe their music as "pop songs drenched in grunge-heavy noise, with math-rock seeping through the seams. With vocal lines that tangle and intertwine, riffs so substantial they’ve got their own post code, and a beat - provided by former Maybeshewill drummer James Collins - that ties everything down with industrial power, this is a sound of colossal proportions."
"Sœur have everything you want from your favourite new guitar band: power, poise and catchy-as-heck tunes. Tina and Anya are up front, belting out the riffs and riding the harmonies, whilst Jim sits at the back driving it all along - a no frills, foot-tapping cocktail. Look out, Sœur will make your head spin." - BBC Music Introducing.
Wychwood Highlights: Vonhorn (Ross-on-Wye)
Vonhorn was formed by Adam Daffurn (formerly of Dandelion Killers & God Save The King) and Dominic Luckman (ex-Cardiacs, Shrubbies, Flinch), with St. John Milinczuk (Troy Redfern, Will Killeen) completing the line up in the summer of 2017.
Stuttering through scratchy riffs, flitting from mellotron infused soundscapes and rousing cinematic choruses, to angular, abrasive pop hooks, Vonhorn's melting-pot of sounds can occasionally be likened to that of Bowie, XTC and Fantomas, as well as echos of their past bands.
The group made their live debut in September 2017, at the Worcester Music Festival, and are currently recording their first album.
Stuttering through scratchy riffs, flitting from mellotron infused soundscapes and rousing cinematic choruses, to angular, abrasive pop hooks, Vonhorn's melting-pot of sounds can occasionally be likened to that of Bowie, XTC and Fantomas, as well as echos of their past bands.
The group made their live debut in September 2017, at the Worcester Music Festival, and are currently recording their first album.
Features
- In the gig guide: Details of HopFest, Sonic Rock Solstice, Upton Ukulele Festival and MappFest.
The Biggest Weekend: Underworld
One of the kingpins of '90s dance music were Underworld, who actually formed in 1980 when Bewdley musician Karl Hyde met Rick Smith in Cardiff.
But it wasn't until the movie Trainspotting came out in 1996 that the electronica duo would achieve their highest success with the anthemic thumper Born Slippy.
That film was directed by Danny Boyle, the same chap that directed the Olympic Games in London, who commissioned the band to write some of the soundtrack to the 2012 event.
But it wasn't until the movie Trainspotting came out in 1996 that the electronica duo would achieve their highest success with the anthemic thumper Born Slippy.
That film was directed by Danny Boyle, the same chap that directed the Olympic Games in London, who commissioned the band to write some of the soundtrack to the 2012 event.
The Biggest Weekend: Years & Years
Performing in Swansea was Olly Alexander and his band Years & Years - who topped the BBC Music Sound Of 2015 list.
Olly studied at Hereford Sixth Form and Hereford College Of Arts and became the band's lead singer after meeting at a house party and was overheard singing in the shower!
He then went on to support the former year's BBC Music Sound Of winner - Sam Smith, who also appeared in Swansea.
Olly studied at Hereford Sixth Form and Hereford College Of Arts and became the band's lead singer after meeting at a house party and was overheard singing in the shower!
He then went on to support the former year's BBC Music Sound Of winner - Sam Smith, who also appeared in Swansea.
BBC Music Introducing at the Hay Festival
It's a pick 'n' mix shop that straddles the Herefordshire-Wales border and swells the population of Hay-on-Wye early each summer.
We were there, once again, with some of our favourite handpicked musicians from Herefordshire & Worcestershire, recording four sessions for broadcast.
We were there, once again, with some of our favourite handpicked musicians from Herefordshire & Worcestershire, recording four sessions for broadcast.
Musicians' Masterclass
This week, we discuss the different types of record deal with Frank Carter, who began his career as a rock singer in Gallows in 2005.
Two years later, he released his first studio album after signing a £1m deal with Warner Bros Records.
Frank eventually left the band, after the deal ended, going on to form Pure Love (who went on hiatus) so created Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes.
In 2015, they released their debut album and have taken the festival circuit by storm.
We also get top tips from The Hunna and their manager Carl Hitchborn.
After spending two years in the studio, their band achieved a top 20 album and sold out the 02 Academy in Brixton.
Two years later, he released his first studio album after signing a £1m deal with Warner Bros Records.
Frank eventually left the band, after the deal ended, going on to form Pure Love (who went on hiatus) so created Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes.
In 2015, they released their debut album and have taken the festival circuit by storm.
We also get top tips from The Hunna and their manager Carl Hitchborn.
After spending two years in the studio, their band achieved a top 20 album and sold out the 02 Academy in Brixton.
BBC Music Introducing at Hopfest, Bewdley
This will be their eighth annual event which takes place in the riverside town of Bewdley, featuring tonnes of local bands.
This year they are extending the festival over three days.
We will be there on the Sunday hosting a stage dedicated to Herefordshire and Worcestershire artists chosen from the BBC Music Introducing Uploader.
Each will record a live session for broadcast on the programme.
Broadcast
- Sat 9 Jun 201820:00BBC Hereford & Worcester
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Worcester’s rising star blends dark R&B and alternative pop, live at Hereford Cathedral.
Angelina X in session
The Ledbury Lyricist turning novels into music, live from Hereford Cathedral.
Miriam's live session
Cinematic, Bond-esque soul with Amy Winehouse & Raye vibes, live from Hereford Cathedral.
Planting new talent
Robert Plant reflects on Led Zeppelin and mentoring Worcestershire’s future stars.
Festivals
The biggest music events in Herefordshire & Worcestershire.
Gigs
Chloe Mogg's daily list of live music.
History
Tales of epic gigs and local legends.
Masterclass
Our top tips for new musicians.
Sessions
The best live performances since 2005.
