2 hours 3 minutes | Friday, 15 August 2025
Welcome to Episode 84 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. This is the 3rd edition of the Alternatives showcase series, with this episode being the 3rd all-indie and alternative music episode of the Musical Circle. Ben showcases both indie and alternative music throughout this episode. Ben also announces that next Saturday, on the 23rd of August, there will be another Musical Circle bonus episode available through streaming and everywhere else. Ben does mention that the Musical Circle is coming up on its 2nd anniversary show in September. Here are all the songs in this episode in order: 1. Can't Slow Down - by the band Almost Monday (from their 2024 album called DIVE)2. Half Mast - Empire Of The Sun (from their 2008 album called Walking On A Dream)3. Feel Good Inc. (Incorporated) - Gorillaz (from their 2005 album Demon Days)4. New Gold - Gorillaz featuring Tame Impala (2022)5. Something Good Can Work - Two Door Cinema Club (from the 2010 album Tourist History)6. Jupiter - by the band Almost Monday (from the 2024 album called DIVE)7. Car - by the band Royel Otis (2025)8. White Horses - Wolf Alice (2025)9. Right Back - by the band Poolhouse (2025)10. You Didn't Have To Go - Luna Li (from her 2025 album When A Thought Grows Wings: Reimagined) 11. Amoeba - by the singer Clairo (from her 2021 album called Sling)12. Palm Trees - by the band Jungle (from their 2023 album called Volcano)13. Linger (Cover Version) (Originally By The Cranberries) - Royel Otis (2024)14. Equal Mind - by the band Beach House (from their 2017 album called B-Sides and Rarities) 15. Space Song - also by the band Beach House (from their 2015 album Depression Cherry)16. Hoagy's Place - Oracle Sisters (2025)17. Home - by the band Vacations (from their 2016 EP called Vibes)18. Found Out About You - by the band Gin Blossoms (from their 1992 album called New Miserable Experience)19. Somebody Told Me - by the band The Killers (from their 2003 album called Hot Fuss) 20. Smile Like You Mean It - also by the Killers (from their 2003 album Hot Fuss) 21. My Heart's A Crowded Room - The Fray (2025)22. Stand By Me - by the band Oasis (from their 1997 album called Be Here Now)23. She Needs Him - by the group Her's (from their 2018 album Invitation to Her's) 24. Bad Blood - by the group Bastille (from their 2013 album Bad Blood) (Ben says 2014 in this episode, but to be fair, even Ben makes mistakes too) 25. Colours - GROUPLOVE (from their 2011 album called Never Trust A Happy Song)26. Dancing In The Moonlight - by the group Cannons (from their 2023 album called Heartbeat Highway) 27. Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap (from their 2009 album called Conditions)The Musical Circle returns with episode 85 of the Musical Circle on the 21st of August, or August 21st, 2025, with the title, "Music For Confidence" Credits:Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Jasmine, Kevin, Rose, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and all my friends. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle for the incredible support for the show.Hosted By: Ben CharlesProducers and Editors: Melissa Rodriguez, Jasmine Nichols, Kevin Truman, and Elizabeth Hughes Sound Engineer: Elizabeth HughesAdvisors to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes, Kevin Truman, and John RogersDirected By: Ben Charles