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Mercury Rev

Lauren Laverne presents the best bits of Mercury Rev performing at 大象传媒 Radio 6 Music Live from Maida Vale.

Lauren Laverne brings you the best bits of Mercury Rev performing at 大象传媒 Radio 6 Music Live from Maida Vale.

The band are no strangers to the historical corridors of Maida Vale, having played no less than four John Peel sessions. Catch live renditions of tracks, both new and classic, from Jonathan Donahue, Grasshopper and the boys, with new tracks reflecting the core relationship between Jonathan and Grasshopper, best friends since they were teenagers.

Lauren will also be talking to the band from Studio 3 at Maida Vale about their musical changes, band fractures, breakthroughs and latest work.

This show is part of the 6 Music Live series that has been coming to Maida Vale since 2012, with the likes of Spiritualized, Johnny Marr and La Roux.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 8 Oct 2015 19:00

Music Played

  • Mercury Rev

    Holes

  • Mercury Rev

    The Queen of Swans

  • Mercury Rev

    Autumn's in the Air

  • Mercury Rev

    Opus 40

  • Mercury Rev

    The Dark is Rising

Credits

Role Contributor
Performer Mercury Rev
Presenter Lauren Laverne
Executive Producer Neill Sullivan
Executive Producer Andy Wood
Director Tom George
Producer Michael Gray
Producer Jess Eldridge

Broadcast

  • Thu 8 Oct 2015 19:00

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