King of the Buttons

Towards the Point? Series 2, Show 6

In this show we delve into the world of Transformism, consider the latest album from Mancunian underdogs "I am Kloot" and we Dance on the edge into the Jazz age. Towards the Point? is a king of the buttons production for 93.7 Express FM. This show was first broadcast on Monday 25th February 2013. Due to copyright restrictions the music track does not appear in this podcast.

Towards the Point?- Series Two, Show Five

In this show we examine the meaning of life by way of the "Human made things" exhibition at the Aspex Gallery, consider the great cultural thaw of 1963 & all that- as well as its influence today. We also catch up with local cartoonist and illustrator Owen Devine to discuss his work and the health of British satire. "Towards the Point?" is presented by Simon Mobbs, Dave Allen and James Sandy and is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM. This show was first broadcast on Monday 28th January 2013.

Towards the Point?- Series Two Xmas Show 2012

In this festive pot of culture we consider the nature of Christmas song and film, the idea of a black Christmas, get lost in Outsider Art and there's an interview with Brooks Williams & Boo Hewerdine as they stop off in "State of the Union" mode. This show was first broadcast on Monday 24th December 2012. "Towards the Point?" is a King of the Buttons production for 93.7 Express FM, presented by James Sandy, Simon Mobbs & Dave Allen. "23 Skidoo" appears in this podcast with the permission of the artists and courtesy of Reveal Records & Ripley Music. All rights are reserved. "Sleigh Bells Ringing" Recorded by Mike Koenig and used in relation to Creative Commons Attribution 3.0, downloaded from http://soundbible.com Our thanks to The Cellars @ Eastney & Pie and Vinyl for their continued support.

Towards the Point?- Series Two, Show Three

In this show Dave Allen gives us an insight into the local 60's mod scene through a review of a new book "The Action- In the Lap of the Mods", James Sandy speaks to Wedding Present frontman David Gedge as the band stop off in Portsmouth on their "Valentina" tour and Simon Mobbs considers the geometric offerings of John Mynott at a new exhibition at The Aspex Gallery. Our thanks to The Wedding Present for the use of their music in this podcast which is copyright 2012 of Scopitones and all rights are reserved. Thanks also to Pie and Vinyl and The Wedgewood Rooms for their support. This show was first broadcast on Monday 26th November 2012. "Towards the Point?" is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM.

Towards the Point?- Series Two, Show Two

In this show Dave Allen tackles the B's (Beats, Beatniks, Bond) and stands up for Bob Dylan's latest offering- New Album "Tempest", Simon Mobbs takes us "Beyond Dickens" with a new exhibition of artists books at Southsea Library and James Sandy considers the legacy of Alan Turing by getting lost at the current "Codebreaker" exhibition at the London science museum. "Towards the Point?" is A King of the Buttons Production 2012 for 93.7 Express FM. This show was first broadcast on Monday 22nd October 2012. Due to artists copyright the music tracks have been removed from this podcast version.

Towards the Point?- Series Two, Show One

In this show we extend to a whole hour, add a presenter and delve into- The fate of the summer festival, the work of Edvard Much through a new exhibition and we have an interview with the Smoke Fairies as they stop off at Southsea's Pie and Vinyl as part of their UK tour. "Towards the Point?" is written & presented by James Sandy, Simon Mobbs and Dave Allen and is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM. "Let me know" by The Smoke Fairies is included with the permission of the artist and all rights are reserved. This programme was first broadcast on Monday 24th September.

Towards the Point? Show 6- "Fire & Acetate""

In this show we explore the depths of Ridley Scott's new Alien offering "Prometheus", touch on a new retrospective of Pete Blake's work in the world of pop art and check out Southsea's new "Pie 'N' Vinyl" record cafe. "Towards the Point?" is written & Presented by James Sandy and Simon Mobbs and is a King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM. This show was originally broadcast on Monday 9th July 2012 and is the last in the current series. TTP returns in September.

Towards the Point?- "Ebb & Flow""

In this show we explore "Ebb & Flow" a nautical theme with many a comings and goings. There's music in the shape of the Jubilee Edition of John Hopkins & King Creosote's "Diamond Mine", Art via Suki Chan's  "A Hundred Seas Rising" exhibition at The Aspex Gallery, poetry from Maggie Sawkins of Tongues & Grooves fame and we consider the death of disco with the passing of Donna Summer. "Towards the Point?" is Written & Presented by James Sandy & Simon Mobbs and is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM. This show was originally broadcast on 11th June 2012.

Towards the Point?- "Origins & Location"

In the this show we explore the theme "origins & location" in the form of the first rock'n'roll record, the Quarantania exhibition at Southampton's Hansard Gallery and we consider the relocation of the British media. We are grateful to rock 'n' roll sage Dr Dave Allen for his contribution to this programme. "Towards the point?" is presented by James Sandy & Simon Mobbs and is a King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM. This show was originally broadcast on Monday 14th May 2012.

Towards the Point?- Spiritualized, Stannard & Egan

In this programme we look at the themes of "Time & Nostalgia" through the new album & live set of space rock outfit Spritualized and a review of Jennifer Egan's novel "A Visit from the Goon Squad". There is also a Question & Answer session with local poet and creative writing lecturer Julian Stannard recorded at his recent performance at  "Tongues & Grooves" (Portsmouth's poetry & music group). "Towards the Point?" Is written & presented by James Sandy and Simon Mobbs and is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM. This show was first broadcast on Monday 9th April 2012.