Episodes
Welcome to Episode 69 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben answers questions that he did not get the chance to answer on a Monday morning show, where he stops by to answer questions and talk about the Musical Circle. Ben also announces that he plans to have a LIVE bonus episode within the next two weeks or so. Ben reminds everyone that next Thursday, on the 1st of May, is episode 70. Here are all the songs in order for this episode: 2010s Section1. Treasure - Bruno Mars (from the 2010 album Unorthodox Jukebox) 2. Safe and Sound - Capital ...
Welcome to Episode 68 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben wants to provide a bit of an escape from the harsh truths of reality. Ben wants to give an experience for this episode of the Musical Circle. Ben also says that he will make an announcement on next Thursday on the Musical Circle. Here are all the songs in this episode for this episode:Dreamy Reflection Section1. Chamber of Reflection - Mac DeMarco (from the 2013 album Salad Days)2. Bad Dream - Cannons (2021, but also on their 2022 album Fever Dream)3. Leaveyourlove - Parcels (2024...
Welcome to Episode 67 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben reveals that another LIVE bonus episode of the Musical Circle is coming soon. Ben also has this episode with no sections, and he makes this a very uptempo and upbeat episode. There will be sections for the Musical Circle, including the debut of a brand new section next Thursday. Ben reveals his plans for episode 68 of the Musical Circle and plans for the future. This episode serves as the debuts of the following musicians and performers: Miley Cyrus, the rock band The Beaches, Fred V, Malcolm Todd...
Welcome to Episode 66 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben returns to the Musical Circle after a week off. Ben explains why he feels much better in this episode. Ben's excitement is noticed as he unleashes the 3rd part to the Living For the Moment showcase series, which is all rock music only episodes of the Musical Circle. Ben also reveals a story about his friend's playlist. Ben reveals for the first time the most embarrassing song he has in his playlist. Here are all the songs in order in this episode:1. Dream On - Aerosmith (from thei...
Welcome to Episode 65 of the Musical Circle, hosted, produced, written, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben talks about his recent trip to Tokyo and his experiences there in Japan. Ben also mentions a party that Ben was a part of which was a lot of fun. Ben brings back the Soul Section and the Under the Radar highlighting newer musicians who may be unknown or unrecognized to the general public. This episode marks the debuts of the following: Doechii, Mia Wray, Velvet Bloom, Iris Jean, Kirsteen Harvey, Jessie Alexandra, Tanika Charles, and Grace Enger. Here are all the songs in...
Welcome to Episode 64 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben announces the next showcase episode for episode 66 of the Musical Circle, which will happen on the 27th of March. The episode will be an all-rock-music-only episode, which means the 3rd episode of the Living For the Moment series will occur on that date. Ben also reveals more new merchandise for the Musical Circle. Ben acknowledges the incredible support for the Musical Circle as of late, and Ben even discovers songs that were once forgotten by others. This episode marks the debut...
Welcome to Episode 63 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben announces that on episode 64, next Thursday, the 13th of March, he will announce the next showcase episode for episode 66 of the Musical Circle on the 27th of March. Ben also brings back some sections of the Musical Circle, including the Jazzy Checkpoint, Dreamy Reflection, the Coffee Shop Section, and the Around the World Sections. This episode marks the debuts of the following people: Nao, APHACA, No Windows, Miss Monique, Susie Ledge, Cord Martin, Peter White, Tanhai Collective...
Welcome to Episode 62 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben acknowledges all the support the Musical Circle has gotten in the last 3 weeks and throughout the entirety of the Musical Circle itself. Ben reveals that the next showcase episode for the Musical Circle will be revealed on episode 64 which is on the 13th of March or March 13th. This episode is the debuts (or first-time appearances) for the following musicians and performers: Dennis Lloyd, Chris Lake, Abel Balder, Röyksopp, Robyn, Liv East, Tiffy Vera, Akira Galaxy, and Amy Millan....
This mix is during the LIVE Episode 61 which happened on the 21st of February or February 21st, 2025, where Ben hosts a LIVE episode of the Musical Circle. The episode was supposed to be on Thursday the 20th, but it got moved. Anyway, enjoy this LIVE episode with this Musical Mix! And by the way, every song that was played in this mix will be updated later on. The next episode is episode 62 which will happen on the 27th of February, 2025 or February 27th, 2025 with the title, "Fun Doesn't Cost Anything" Hosted, Produced, and Directed by Ben CharlesExecutive Producer: Melissa Rodriguez
Welcome to Episode 60 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben announces that episode 61 of The Musical Circle will go LIVE on the 20th of February which is the next Musical Circle episode. After the LIVE broadcast ends, it will be put on all streaming platforms immediately. This Musical Circle is an all-R&B and Soul showcase episode, highlighting all performers who are a part of that genre. This episode also marks the debuts of the following performers and musicians: Coco Jones, Reuben James, Nao Lauryn, the soul band Busty and the Bass, and...
This is the 5th bonus episode as a part of the Musical Circle, hosted, curated, and produced by Ben Charles. In this bonus, Ben reveals the story of how he rediscovered a song he first heard when he was 8 years old. Ben also reveals the date for the next bonus episode at the end of this episode. Here are all the songs in order:1. Show You The Way to Go - The Jacksons (1976)2. 10% - KAYTRANADA featuring Kali Uchis (from the 2019 album BUBBA)3. I Choose You - Melanie Fiona (2024)4. Time's A Wastin' - Erykah Badu (from her year 2000 album Mama's Gun)5. Charlene - Anthony Hamilton (from the 200...
Welcome to Episode 59 of the Musical Circle, hosted, produced, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben recaps a few of the winners of the 2025 Grammy Awards that happened on the 2nd of February. Ben also debuts a new section of the Musical Circle and the reveal of the lineup for Episode 60 of the Musical Circle which will happen on the 13th of February that Ben reveals at the end of this episode of the Musical Circle. Here are all the songs in order:Pop Music Section1. Wake Me Up - The Weeknd featuring Justice (from the 2025 album Hurry Up Tomorrow)2. Abracadabra - Lady Gaga (2025)3. Staring At th...
Welcome to Episode 58 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben reveals the next showcase episode for episode 60 of the Musical Circle on the 13th of February in 2025 called, A Soul Experience III (3), an all R&B and Soul only episode of the Musical Circle. Ben then debuts a new segment of the Musical Circle called the Album Report. Ben also reveals that there will be a new section of the Musical Circle coming on the 6th of February with episode 59 which is next Thursday. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:Yearly Jams Section1. Slow Motion ...
Welcome to Episode 57 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben continues hyping up the LIVE bonus episode which will happen LIVE on the 31st of January as well as another bonus episode coming on the 8th of February, or February 8th, 2025 which will be on streaming. Ben talks about recently having snow in his parts of the world which makes Ben excited, especially since it never happens a lot for him. Ben announces that next Thursday, on the 30th of January, he will announce the showcase episode for episode 60 which will happen on the 13th of February. H...
Welcome to Episode 56 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben announces the next LIVE show for the Musical Circle which will happen on the 31st of January or January 31st, 2025. Ben also reveals the next bonus episode of the Musical Circle coming on February 8th, 2025 as well as 3 new sections of the Musical Circle with each section being different from the last. Ben hopes to continue with the Musical Circle in the right direction. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:Musical Medley Section (Dance, Electronic, House, and Techno Music)1. I Look to ...
Welcome to Episode 55 of the Musical Circle which is hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben reveals that he has 2 announcements and the reveals of 3 new sections for next Thursday's Musical Circle episode. Ben also talks about the recent weather he has been dealing with lately as he continues on with the Musical Circle. Ben shines light on some musicians including showcasing new songs that have been released so far in 2025. Here are all the songs in this episode (with timestamps):Yearly Jams Section1. Wish You Well - Ollie Wride (2025, released January 3rd) (3:57)2. start all...
Welcome to Episode 54 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. Ben welcomes everyone into the new year with the first episode of the Musical Circle of 2025 with a brand new intro for the Musical Circle. Ben mentions plans for new and upcoming merch for the Musical Circle in the future, and he reminds everyone new who are listening to the Musical Circle for the first time in 2025 about the Musical Circle. There are no sections this week on the Musical Circle, but there will be sections on next Thursday's episode which will be on the 9th of January. Here are all the songs in...
Welcome to Episode 53 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. This is the last show of the year 2024 for the Musical Circle, and Ben is in a good mood. In this episode, Ben reveals his own personal top 10 albums of the year and honorable mentions of different albums this year in 2024 that should be checked out. Ben talks about the support that the Musical Circle has gotten over the past year, and Ben thanks everyone who are a part of the Musical Circle for making the Musical Circle a great 2024. Ben also reveals goals for next year in 2025 and plans for a new intro which ...
Welcome to Episode 52 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben surprises everyone at the Musical Circle by revealing a special Christmas section as Christmas is on Wednesday, December 25th of 2024. Ben also brings back the Around the World section highlighting international music that came out in 2024. This is the second to last show of the Musical Circle in 2024, and Ben hypes up the last show of 2024. This episode marks the debuts of the following people: Hope Tala, Common Saints, Calvin Harris, Sonny Fodera, The Blessed Madonna, Oracle...
Welcome to Episode 51 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben highlights many musicians, performers, and artists who are on the rise, underground, underrepresented, and in some cases, unknown to the audience of the Musical Circle. Ben showcases musicians worldwide on this special Under the Radar showcase episode. Ben also talks about Storm Darragh and why Ben feels that it is very important to help out in crucial times. This episode serves as the Musical Circle debuts of everyone who is listed in this episode. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:...
Welcome to Episode 50 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben celebrates a milestone for the Musical Circle as this is Episode 50! Ben tells a story of how his friend Elizabeth helped him find a song that Ben almost forgot about when he was a kid. Also, Ben talks about the idea of having more merch coming to the Musical Circle real soon. Ben hypes up next Thursday's episode, episode 51, an Under the Radar showcase episode. That episode will showcase and highlight underground artists, musicians, and on-the-rise performers of the future. Here are all th...
Welcome to Episode 49 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben talks about the journey and how far the Musical Circle has come as next Thursday is episode 50. Ben also talks about episode 51 of the Musical Circle being an Under the Radar section showcase episode highlighting and showcasing on the rise and up-and-coming musicians and performers worldwide. This episode serves as the debuts of the following: Gigi Perez, Shaboozey, Sam Fender, Wallice, RUBII, Butcher Brown, Emile Londonien, Ella More, Grace Gardner, and City Mall. Here are all the songs in...
Welcome to Episode 48 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben hosts the sequel to the Living for the Moment showcase series as a part of the Musical Circle. This is an all-rock music showcase episode of the Musical Circle. Ben also announces that episode 50 which happens on the 5th of December and episode 51 on the 12th of December will not have any sections for those specific episodes. Ben also fights through a cold and plays all rock songs in this episode. Here they are in order:1. Thunderstruck - AC/DC (from the 1990 album The Razor's...
Welcome to Episode 47 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben announces the plans for next Thursday's episode, episode 48, and for episode 51 coming up on the 12th of December or December 12th. Ben also shares his excitement concerning next Thursday's episode and why he feels that episode is a must-listen show. This episode serves as the Musical Circle debuts for the following: Michael Kiwanuka, Andy Grammer, ROSIE, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, X-Coast, John Summit, HAYLA, LP Giobbi, Jacob Banks, Joy Oladokun, and Nia Nadurata. Here are all the ...
Welcome to Episode 46 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben thanks everyone who listened to the birthday bonus episode on Sunday, November 3rd. Ben also talks about some of the Musical Circle episodes on Spotify not being available, but most of them are on Spotify and all platforms. Ben then gives a preview of the kind of rock music you will hear in episode 48 of The Musical Circle coming on November 21st. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:Soul Section1. Ode to Win - Elmiene (from his 2024 single but more of an EP called Anyway I Can)2. A...
This is Musical Mixtape 4, which also is Ben Charles's birthday episode, on November 3rd, 2024, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this bonus episode, Ben expresses his happiness about how the show has progressed so far and why Ben is happy. Also, Ben thanks everyone for the great year the Musical Circle has had so far, and Ben hopes to keep the good stuff going for the Musical Circle. Ben does share a story about his father and about a letter he received from a man who is alive and fighting cancer. We here at the Musical Circle share our thoughts and prayers with him as he goes through...
Welcome to Episode 45 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben announces the next showcase episode for episode 48 of the Musical Circle, coming on November 21st. Ben also announces a birthday episode for November 3rd which will be available on Spotify. Ben recaps what happened on episode 44 for those who missed it on the station. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:Alternative/Indie Section1. Changes - Soccer Mommy (from the 2024 album Evergreen)2. Blue Sky and the Painter - Bastille (from the 2024 album & Ampersand)3. Pattern...
Welcome to Episode 44 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles, with a special guest being the host of Certified Bangers, Kgabo Magongoa. In this episode, Ben brings a special guest to the Musical Circle, and Kgabo explains why Certified Bangers has been inactive lately. Ben announces that he will do a special birthday episode of the Musical Circle on the station on Sunday, November 3rd. Ben also mentions that on the next episode, episode 45, he will announce the next showcase episode of the Musical Circle for episode 48 on November 21st (or 21st November) and...
Welcome to Episode 43 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this show is the return of Coldplay with their number 1 album at the time of this episode called Moon Music to the Musical Circle with 2 songs from their album opening the Musical Circle. Also, Ben announces a special guest who will appear on episode 44 of the Musical Circle. There are sections in this episode, including the returning Jazzy Checkpoint, Instant Classics, Chill Lounge and the New Waves sections. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:Rock Section1. Good Feelings - Coldpl...
Welcome to Episode 42 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben hosts the 7th showcase episode of the Musical Circle. This is a special all-indie and alternative music-only episode with this episode being Part 2 of the Alternatives showcase series as a part of the Indie/Alternative Pillar of Harmony on the Musical Circle. Ben thanks everyone who has listened to the Musical Circle, especially in a world where life is very cruel. Ben shares a story about one song that gave Ben a few memories when he was 12. Ben then reveals at the end that in episode 43, ...