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Andrew Marston delivers unmissable stories: Cher Lloyd’s heartfelt return, O.a.G.’s cross-continental connection, Tom Frees’ rise to ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 1 and Eve Buckley’s performs live.

Warning: This show may contain future chart-toppers! Andrew Marston introduces the best new music from our area, including:

• We put on our hard hats and wellies and head to the site of Worcester’s historic Scala. Opening next year, this £17.9m project will transform this iconic space into a vibrant arts hub for live music, films, workshops and more.

• Special guest Cher Lloyd is on the show - who not only returns to Malvern, but returns to music. Reflecting on the town's special place in her heart, she discusses her emotional return to the spotlight, motherhood, and heartfelt moments with music icons like Taylor Swift.

• How do you make music with someone you’ve never met? Hear from O.a.G., the duo uniting Shropshire and North Carolina in a musical journey that stretches across continents.

• From loyal fans to millions of streams - discover how to fuel your journey, stay authentic and find balance as you navigate the highs and lows of the record industry in this week's Musicians' Masterclass.

• Every music venue that shuts down silences a stage, a voice and a community. We'll hear from a Nantwich volunteers who, on Monday, will be celebrating and fighting for their future as part of Independent Venue Week.

• From Nantwich to national radio - Tom Frees is just one of three from our region to feature on Radio 1 this week. We'll meet the man behind the music.

• In our Music News: Busted, Rag'n'Bone Man, Texas, Natalie Imbruglia and Kula Shaker are the latest headliners heading to our area this summer.

• Revealing the stars of tomorrow who'll be performing at our ´óÏó´«Ã½ Introducing showcase at The Complex in Burton this Sunday.

• If you're a fan of intricate jazz and soul, a silky smooth session from Shropshire musician Eve Buckley who forged her music career studying and performing at open mic nights in Stoke-on-Trent.

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Music Played

  • Released this month

    • George Moir

      Yesterday

      • Burton Chapel Records.
  • Appearing at our ´óÏó´«Ã½ Introducing session at The Complex, Burton | Sunday, 26 January from 2pm

    • Samvl

      Gone

  • Featured Artist

    • The Bartells

      Piece By Piece

  • Paurosi & Beka Barz

    Caroline

  • Featured on ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 1

    • Tom Frees

      Easy To Love

  • Released this month

    • Lycio

      I Feel Like Being In Love

  • In Session

    • Eve Buckley

      Big Shot (Live from 757 Nightclub, Wellington, Telford)

    • Eve Buckley

      Piece Of Mind (Live from 757 Nightclub, Wellington, Telford)

  • Featured on UEFA Champions League on ´óÏó´«Ã½ One

    • Solar Eyes

      She Kissed the Gun

      • Fierce Panda.
  • Released last month

    • Chrono 87

      Interstellar

  • Interviewed

    • Cher Lloyd

      Head Down

  • Appearing at our ´óÏó´«Ã½ Introducing session at The Complex, Burton | Sunday, 26 January from 2pm

    • Genius Of The Crowd

      What Is Now

  • Performing at Independent Venue Week

    • Oli Ng

      You're Not On Your Own

  • Rayah

    Forfeit

  • Interviewed

    • O.A.G

      All The Money In The World (Geoff Pinckney Remix)

      Remix Artist: Geoff Pinckney.
  • Featured Artist

    • Lower Loveday

      Sold My Soul

  • In Session

    • Eve Buckley

      Tongue Tied (Live from 757 Nightclub, Wellington, Telford)

    • Eve Buckley

      Engrained (Live from 757 Nightclub, Wellington, Telford)

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