Berkshire Unplugged

On this week’s show we bring you new music from Love Byte. Plus this week’s Unplugged Throwback from Phantom Booth. And also news of what’s happening on the gig and entertainment scene including events at The Purple Turtle and the Milk Bar in Reading.

Charlie and Oscar (in for Bray) bring you new music from DanDan and Shallowdaze. Plus this week’s Unplugged Throwback is an exclusive acoustic performance from Charlie Brown. And also news of what’s happening on the gig and entertainment scene including events at Renegade Brewery, South Street Arts Centre and The Purple Turtle.

Charlie and Bray are joined by the relaxed and humble singer/songwriter Luke Bates for this month’s Artist Takeover to chat about how he splits his team between Berkshire and Manchester. And Luke does an exclusive acoustic performance for us in the studio, with a bonus performance for this edition of the podcast. Plus there’s this week’s What’s On Gig Guide.

Charlie and Bray bring you new music from One Last Day and Salvador Scott. Plus this week’s Unplugged Throwback which comes from previous Are You Listening Festival performers, Eastgreen. And also news of what’s happening on the gig and entertainment scene with events at The Hexagon and Sub 89 in Reading.

Charlie and Bray bring you new music from Fat Salad and Braydz. Plus this week’s Unplugged Throwback which comes from previous Are You Listening Festival performers, Dakorra. And also news of what’s happening on the gig and entertainment scene with out of town performances from Bone Idle and The Stretch, and comedy at The Hexagon and in Spencer’s Wood.

This week on the show we bring you new music from an artist who sits between indie, pop and a bit of rock influence - Split The Dealer. Plus music from five piece female fronted alt-rock band, Purple Grace. Also this week’s Unplugged Throwback from Benny Page, and what’s happening on the gig and entertainment scene — including events at The Outlook, The Butler and The Purple Turtle.

Charlie and Bray spring forward with the clocks this week to bring you the brand new single from Berkshire’s country music princess, Nicole Allan. Plus the current single from White Label, and this week’s Unplugged Throwback from Echoic. And also news of what’s happening on the gig and entertainment scene over the Easter Weekend including events at The Bier Keller in Bracknell, and at Sub89 and Th...

Charlie and Bray bring you the radio world premiere of the brand new single from White Label. And new music from the jubilant indie rock band, Emerson. Plus this week’s Unplugged Throwback comes from Scott Vlassis. And also what’s happening on the gig scene — including events at South Street, Laughter Craft Comedy and at The Great Hall at Reading University with DJ Spoony.

Charlie and Bray bring you brand new music from the math rock band The James Webb Show, and music from an alternative indie band, Daphne. Also this week’s Unplugged Throwback comes from Berkshire R&B singer Deon Nathan, and what’s happening on the gig scene — including events at The Purple Turtle, The Hexagon and The Oakford Social Club.

Charlie and Bray bring you brand new music from a band with origins at Reading University, The Stretch, plus music from a singer/songwriter and film composer Benny Bellamacina. Also this week’s Unplugged Throwback from Borjad Luis, and what’s happening on the gig scene — including events at The Facebar with Heavy Pop and at The Hexagon.

Charlie and Bray are joined by Ghost Melody this week's edition of the show for the Artist Takeover for March. We learn more about this unique artist, and play three of his tracks chosen by him, and more. Instagram and Tiktok: @theofficialghostmelody Spotify: Ghost Melody

This week with Charlie & Bray — new music from Josh Singer, plus the brand new single from the four-piece indie rock band from Bracknell - The Outliers. Also this week’s Unplugged Throwback from Ace Bermuda ft. Nayttive, and what’s happening on the gig and entertainment scene — including events at The Hexagon, Sub89, and Bowl Central Reading.

This week with Charlie & Bray — new music from Luke Bates, plus the singer/songwriter from Winnersh, and previous Artist Takeover guest Frankie Bird. Also this week’s Unplugged Throwback from Rubee Rayne, and what’s happening on the gig scene — including events at The Face Bar, and a comedy night in Spencers Wood.

This week with Charlie & Bray — new music from Braydz, plus Grace Pounds ahead of the debut Soundcheck Magazine TV event at The Rising Sun Arts Centre. Also this week’s Unplugged Throwback from Calum Foad, and what’s happening on the gig scene — including events at South Street and with Goldust Radio.

Charlie and Bray are joined by White Label for this first Artist Takeover of the year to chat about energetic live performances, inspirations, plans for the year and more. Plus there’s this week’s What’s On Gig Guide.

On this week’s show we end January with music from a liquid drum ‘n’ bass artist Fate of The Sky. And also music from Hadley Burn, and this week’s Unplugged Throwback comes from a band who formed during the pandemic, Grandad.

On this week’s show we bring you music from a unique female artist who draws her influences from grime, rap and R&B, Lyrically Touched. Also a lively and energetic band bringing together the sub-genres of rock from Newbury and Thatcham A Dirty Soul. And this week’s Unplugged Throwback comes from a singer/songwriter with a captivating singing voice, Hollie Feltham. Plus the What’s On Gig Guide.

Charlie and Bray bring you more Artist Takeover highlights from The Rhythm Kartel, Nobodies Birthday and Launch Control. Plus the What’s On Gig Guide.

The Berkshire Unplugged guys kick off 2026 with Artist Takeover highlights from Bone Idle, 4Fingaz and Nolan Chenchery.

Charlie and Bray bring you Christmas afternoon festive radio with music, shoutouts from Berkshire and around the world. Plus the pilot episode of a brand-new radio soap in the making….Tilehursters!

Charlie and Bray kick open the festive season on the show with brand new Christmas singles from Eliza Beth and United Expressions. And a Christmas Unplugged Throwback from Berkshire punk rock stalwarts Launch Control. Plus the What’s On Gig Guide bringing you the best live music and festive events from The Purple Turtle, Sub89 and Siren Brewery.

Charlie and Bray are joined by Whitley’s no-nonsense rock band Sevasa to chat with them about their Greatest Hits album, the perception of their local communities, Berkshire bands of yesteryear, and the ever changing methods of promoting music today. Plus live music and entertainment recommendations from the Reading Community Gospel Choir, an open-mic night and a seasonal new metal and rock event...

Charlie and Bray are joined by ‘The Prince of Bass from Spencers Wood’ MC Inna for the first of two Artist Takeovers on the show this month to chat about the local drum and bass scene, his transition to becoming a vegan, calisthenics and caring for a loved one with dementia. Plus live music and entertainment recommendations including Bone Idle, Judge Jules and The Freemasons in the What's On Gig G...

Charlie and Bray end the month of November with brand new music from Love Byte the music project from the late Steve Dore from Nobodies Birthday. Plus music from a mysterious artist Ghost Melody. And this week’s Unplugged Throwback is from Adam & Elvis. Plus live music and entertainment recommendations in the What's On Gig Guide.

Charlie and Bray celebrate the 200th edition of the show with the radio world premiere of the brand new single from White Label, and two show exclusive unplugged performances from Kill Committee and Hot Property. Plus live music and entertainment recommendations in the What's On Gig Guide from Future Transmissions, Icey Music Presents and The Butler.