Episodes
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, ...
Welcome to Episode 41 of the Musical Circle, hosted, written, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben tells the story of a fan giving him a gift as Ben was out of town in San Diego. Ben then brings in sections for this episode of the Musical Circle, which has many different sections, including Under the Radar, Around the World, Soul, Groove, and Uptempo Bass sections. This episode also serves as the Musical Circle debuts of the following: Alice Shone, Molly Seger, Ella Thompson, Esther Morgan, Snoh Aalegra, Jaz Karis, Ricki-Lee, Ben Böhmer, Isaac Delusion, and Lindsey Stirling. Here are all the so...
Welcome to Episode 40 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. Ben makes this episode a director's choice meaning that all the songs in the episode are selected by Ben himself for all of you. Ben also announces that episode 42 of the Musical Circle will be a showcase episode. That episode will be an all-indie and alternative episode meaning that The Alternatives: Part 2 will happen on October 10th. There are no sections in this episode, but on episode 41, there will be sections. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:1. Wish You Well - Sigala and Becky Hill (2019)...
Welcome to Episode 39 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben reveals to everyone the new official Instagram page for the Musical Circle which is listed at the bottom of this description. Also, Ben announces the two announcements that he will make for episode 40, one of them is a LIVE bonus episode coming soon, and the reveal of the next Musical Circle showcase episode for episode 42. Ben then renames a section that used to be called the Lofi Lounge Section. That section is now the newly renamed Chill Lounge section. This episode serves as the Musical...
Welcome to Episode 38 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. This episode is the aftermath after the one-year anniversary episode of the Musical Circle as the Musical Circle heads forward into the future. The host, Ben Charles, explains what has been going on with the Musical Circle over the last 2 weeks, including having an interview last Wednesday in which Ben was asked fan questions for the first time. There are 6 sections in this episode, with 4 songs each in all of them. This episode marks the third time that all 4 pillars of harmony (Jazzy Checkpoint, Alternative/I...
Welcome to Episode 37, the 1st anniversary of the Musical Circle, hosted, produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben throws a special celebration episode to celebrate one full year of the Musical Circle's existence as a whole. Also, Ben talks about what it means for the Musical Circle to reach a big milestone, especially with the support it has received over the last few months. Ben thanks the many people who have listened to the Musical Circle over this entire time and promises that there will be many more good things to come for the show in the near future. There are no s...
Welcome to the 3rd Musical Circle bonus episode of the Musical Circle, hosted and curated by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben talks about the journey of the Musical Circle as the show is about celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Musical Circle. Ben talks about the love he has gotten for the show over the past 9 months and hopes to make the show better every week. Ben then reveals the next bonus episode at the end of the episode which falls on a special day for Ben. Here are all the songs in this episode:1. Fortunate - Common and Pete Rock (2024)2. I Feel It Coming - The Weeknd feat...
Welcome to Episode 36 of the Musical Circle, hosted, produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben makes this episode an all-jazz episode of the Musical Circle called Jazzy Checkpoint II as a part of the Jazzy Checkpoint Series. This is the 2nd showcase episode of the Jazzy Checkpoint Pillar of Harmony which is a staple and pillar of the Musical Circle. Ben talks about the increase of support he has gotten over the past month, including last week where Ben mentions that he did a LIVE bonus episode of the Musical Circle which went really well. Ben announces also that he will do...
Welcome to Episode 35 of the Musical Circle, hosted, produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben surprises everyone by doing the 3rd ever LIVE episode of the Musical Circle. While this is happening, Ben reminds everyone of when he will be on the air on the radio on Wednesday. Ben also reminds people about Musical Mixtape 3, the Jazzy Checkpoint II (2) episode next Thursday, and many more. Ben mentions a lot of things in this episode, but the music must play and go on. This serves as the Musical Circle debuts of Leon Bridges, The Staves, Rex Orange County, Holly Arrowsmith, T...
Welcome to Episode 34 of the Musical Circle, hosted, produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben talks about the small changes that have been to the Musical Circle, instead of 3 songs in every section, it's now 4. Ben also talks about when the next Jazzy Checkpoint episode will be, coming August 29th, but before that date, Ben breaks the news about a special LIVE broadcast on Rainbow Radio Wales on August 28th. In this episode, there are the following sections: Under the Radar Section, New Waves (80s songs), Rock, Soul, Uptempo Bass, and the Yearly Jams Section highlighting ...
Welcome to Episode 33 of the Musical Circle, hosted, produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben surprises everyone with the introduction of a brand new section of the Musical Circle called the Groove Section, highlighting new and older funk and disco. At the end of the episode, Ben announces a slight but important change to the format for the Musical Circle, with 4 songs in every section of the Musical Circle starting next Thursday in episode 34. Also, Ben talks about why he is in a good mood and wishes one of his friends a special happy birthday. This episode serves as the...
Welcome to Episode 32 of the Musical Circle, hosted, produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben makes an announcement about the next showcase episode of the Musical Circle being August 29th, the week before the anniversary episode which will happen on September 5th. That August 29th episode will be named "Jazzy Checkpoint II". Ben also mentions when Musical Mixtape 3 gets released, and what to expect on that episode. This episode marks the debuts of the following in this episode: Muse, FKJ, Thundercat, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Amel Larrieux, TWICE (K-POP GROUP), Rud...
Welcome to Episode 31 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, for the first time ever, a brand new Musical Circle intro is introduced. Ben brings back some of the Musical Circle sections in this episode, including the Jazzy Checkpoint Section, Alternatives Section, Pop Section, and many more. Ben also runs down what may be on the next episode of The Musical Circle which is episode 32. This episode serves as the debuts of Griff, Avicii, James Blake, INXS, Spandau Ballet, Clairo, Emilee Moore, and Washed Out. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:...
Welcome to Episode 30 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. This episode is the 2nd ever-showcase episode of the Soul Section which is a part of the 4 Pillars of Harmony of the Musical Circle. These are ALL-R&B and SOUL songs only in this episode. There will be the return of multiple different sections of the Musical Circle in episode 31. Also, Ben updates everyone on what has been happening for the Musical Circle in general lately. Ben then announces the 1st anniversary show of the Musical Circle which is coming on September 5th, 2024. Ben teases a special surprise for...
Welcome to the 2nd-ever bonus episode of the Musical Circle which is hosted and curated by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben explains his current thought process, while also giving some inspirational words about life, and the things that happen in it. There are 23 songs in this episode, with different kinds and varieties of music in the episode. Here are all the songs in this episode in order:1. Cherry Blossom - Empire of the Sun (2024)2. Automatic - Roosevelt (from May 2024)3. Outside (Oliver Heldens Remix) - Calvin Harris featuring Ellie Goulding (2014)4. In Too Deep - Franc Moody (2017)5...
Welcome to Episode 29 of the Musical Circle, hosted, produced, and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben does a director's choice episode of the Musical Circle, and all songs in the episode are chosen by Ben himself. Also, Ben talks about the interview with Topps which happened last night, and the excitement that the future will bring. Ben announces who will be on the next episode (episode 30) of The Musical Circle which will be an all-R&B and Soul only episode. Ben does remind everyone about a 2nd bonus episode coming this Saturday. This episode marks the Musical Circle debuts of t...
This is a LIVE interview which Ben Charles interviews Topps Chanzo where Topps and Ben talk about the inspirations that Topps had while making the songs Social and Say Yes Or Say No. Topps also talks about the backstory behind the music video of Social, and how did he end up on TV shows such as Line of Duty and other short films. Topps also talks about his acting career, as well as the moment his song appeared on the TV show EastEnders. Topps teases new songs, a music video, and a future album in store, so look out for all of those good things and so much. Hope you all enjoy this interview.
Welcome to Episode 28 of the Musical Circle, hosted by both Ben Charles and Kgabo Magongoa. This episode is also directed by Ben Charles. This is the FIRST-TIME EVER CROSSOVER EPISODE that the Musical Circle has ever had. The host, Ben Charles has joined forces with Kgabo's show Certified Bangers with the simple task of giving you all the best music possible. There are no sections at all in this episode and the next episode of the Musical Circle. Speaking of episode 29, it will be a special director's choice episode of the Musical Circle. Ben also reminds everyone of the interview with Topp...