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This week Andy Bell eyes his first-ever solo Albums Chart entry with his third studio LP Ten Crowns. As a member of English synth-pop duo Erasure alongside Vince Clarke, Andy’s already earned five UK Number 1 albums, he will be telling us about his latest venture. We will also be hearing from Andrew Cushin who is a singer-songwriter hailing from Newcastle in the UK. His debut album, Waiting for the Rain, was released under The Libertines' Pete Doherty's record label Strap Originals in September 2023, with additional support from One Direction star Louis Tomlinson's 78 Productions Limited label. He has just returned with his second. We also have music from James, Ed Sheeran, Skye Newman and Jorja Smith. Plus, wel find out of Alex Warren can extend his run at the top of the singles chart to 8 weeks with the song Ordinary. Presenter: Kim Robson Producer: Alan Rowett A Rotation Media production for BBC World Service (Photo: Singer Andy Bell of Erasure live on stage at The O2 Arena, 17 October, 2021, London, England. Credit: Simone Joyner/Getty Images)
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