Soho Radio

Never in fashion but never out of it, piratical pagan proto-punks, avatars of the underground, figureheads of the free festival scene, innovative heralds of the rave generation, cosmic space rockers with street fighter spirit - there is no one like them. We meet with Joe Banks author of “Hawkwind: Days Of The Underground – Radical Escapism In The Age Of Paranoia” (Strange Attractor Press) to explo...

Mohammed Yahya is a rapper, poet and educator based in South London. On this week’s show we discuss the importance of music in bridging cultural differences, how he brings his Islamic faith into his music and how he uses music to combat social injustice. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts form our online radio station, right from the heart Soho London. Across ou...

Attention witches, wyrdos and devotees of the wonderful and strange! The clock has struck midnight: time to light a candle, pour a cup and cosy up by the fireside for THE WITCHING HOUR, the monthly midnight show from writer, artist and resident rock ’n’ roll witch Zoë Howe. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts form our online radio station, right from the heart So...

We cut this live performance by Richard Spaven and Alfa Mist direct to vinyl, creating a one-of-a-kind dubplate. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts form our online radio station, right from the heart Soho London. Across our Music and Culture channels, we have a wide range of shows covering every genre, along with chat shows, discussions and special broadcasts. T...

Want to delve into the conspiracy world? Join Conspiracy Joe as he discusses all... This months episode: Celebrities under mind control. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts form our online radio station, right from the heart Soho London. Across our Music and Culture channels, we have a wide range of shows covering every genre, along with chat shows, discussions a...

21st Century Greats is all about celebrating great music post 1999. Marnie dives deep into the talent artists of our time and some of their best albums. This episode Marnie features Kacey Musgraves and her album Golden Hour. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts form our online radio station, right from the heart Soho London. Across our Music and Culture channels,...

Soho Garage is just that, a garage full of music. On this show Wendy James speaks to Chris Frantz from Talking heads and Tom Tom Club. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts form our online radio station, right from the heart Soho London. Across our Music and Culture channels, we have a wide range of shows covering every genre, along with chat shows, discussions and...

Journalist Tom O Neill author of 'Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA and the Secret History of the Sixties’ joins us to reveal the truths, untruths, secrets and conspiracy behind the most famous murders of the 60s. The monstrous Manson murders and the subsequent trial were among the events that marked the turning of the countercultural tide and the darkening of the hippy dream. Tom tells how a straigh...

Stress Test with hosts Joe Dunthorne, Martha Sprackland and John Osborne is like an anxiety dream made real, we invite writers to produce new work under timed conditions and make them read it aloud on the radio. Then we talk about what went wrong. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts form our online radio station, right from the heart Soho London. Across our Music...

In each episode of The Melting Pot, Terri Walker shines a light on individual people that have inspired her throughout her journey. There will be stories of their first connection. What inspired them to become who they are now and music to set the scene. Two hours of unapologetic but warm laughs filled music and conversation. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts f...

Matthew Richardson, Nancy Dewe Mathews, Alison Dennison and (when schedule permits) Christel Dee, offer up marvellous music and pompous pontification on international Pop Culture; discussing what’s new, what’s old and everything in between from the fantastic world of film. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts form our online radio station, right from the heart Soh...

Celine’s Salon was formed in November 2015 at The Society Club, an arts and culture bookshop in the daytime and a private members bohemian cocktail lounge in the evening featuring book launches and art shows. This perfect setting has allowed Celine’s Literary Salon to flourish and platform both new and established writers within a friendly and creative atmosphere to read their new works and gain p...

The Other Woman is a collective representing the best of alternative women in music and comedy founded by Ruth Barnes. Presenters include music journalist Cheri Amour, musician Piney Gir, comedian Hatty Ashdown, XRay BEX and Seb White – all playing the best of new music and lost gems from the archive, with guests and sessions too. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadca...

Enter the labyrinth. Perambulator and psycho-geographer Robert Kingham leads us down the twisting, turning tunnels and lost highways of the London labyrinth to meet author, mystic and cockney visionary Arthur Machen. We explore Machen’s odd life and books - and some strange parts of the city - as we uncover the ways he was to influence the folk horror movement and countercultural cult authors H P...

Fascinated by sound from an early age, Rob Lord was soon experimenting with synthesizers and honed his craft as a musician, composer and multi instrumentalist by touring with lots of bands. As Audio Director for Perfect Entertainment he scored for many video games and then as a freelancer worked for the likes of Marvel and Disney. Composing for advertising and short films led him to collaborate wi...

An exploration of the relationship between art, music and religion in London.  The Mikvah Project was a play in its first few weeks at the Orange Tree Theatre until it had to close as a result of the pandemic. It has been recreated for Radio 4 as part of Lockdown Theatre Festival and this week we speak to Georgia Green, the director, about what it means to make a ‘Jewish’ play and how it was...

Max Reinhardt's Late Lunch, from the heart of Soho, turns out to be what’s been missing from life, filled with an astonishing variety of guests and a playlist for the musically curious. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts form our online radio station, right from the heart Soho London. Across our Music and Culture channels, we have a wide range of shows covering...

Celine’s Salon was formed in November 2015 at The Society Club, an arts and culture bookshop in the daytime and a private members bohemian cocktail lounge in the evening featuring book launches and art shows. This perfect setting has allowed Celine’s Literary Salon to flourish and platform both new and established writers within a friendly and creative atmosphere to read their new works and gain p...

Max Reinhardt's Late Lunch, from the heart of Soho, turns out to be what’s been missing from life, filled with an astonishing variety of guests and a playlist for the musically curious. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts form our online radio station, right from the heart Soho London. Across our Music and Culture channels, we have a wide range of shows covering...

The Howl & The Hum are: Sam Griffiths, Bradley Blackwell, Conor Hirons and Jack Williams. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts form our online radio station, right from the heart Soho London. Across our Music and Culture channels, we have a wide range of shows covering every genre, along with chat shows, discussions and special broadcasts. To catch up on all S...

Cool Thing is an eclectic DIY record label based in Southend-on-Sea in Essex. Each week on 'Cool Thing Presents' Luke and Michael interview a different guest currently working in the creative arts and discuss their process, routes into work, the industry, and fantastic stories. On this episode they chat with James De Frond. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts for...

On the third episode of Love Music Hate Racism’s #SpeakUpThursday show the world-renowned Djembefola, percussionist, and all-around brilliant musician Weedie Braimah phoned in from New Orleans. The conversation was moving and the music he programmed was amazing. Follow Weedie Braimah on facebook and instagram to look out for the forthcoming album from his insanely talented band ‘The Hands of Time’...

Cool Thing is an eclectic DIY record label based in Southend-on-Sea in Essex. Each week on 'Cool Thing Presents' Luke and Michael interview a different guest currently working in the creative arts and discuss their process, routes into work, the industry, and fantastic stories. On this episode they chat with James De Frond. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts for...

Private View is a bi-weekly one hour show featuring interviews with individuals who are redefining the art world. Hosted by Art Critic Maeve Doyle, the radio show and podcast offers endless insights and a deep dive into art news, developments and stirrings in visual culture. Doyle looks for answers in lively conversations with artists, curators, critics, art dealers, gallerists and auction house e...

Gracie Convert is a singer, songwriter and all round music lover. Join as she takes you on a journey through the best R&B, HipHop, Rap and Reggaeton from around the globe. This is the Soho Radio podcast, showcasing some of the best broadcasts form our online radio station, right from the heart Soho London. Across our Music and Culture channels, we have a wide range of shows covering every genr...