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Towards the Point? Series Three, Show Two

In this show we consider the biopic and its focus on the casualties of our popular culture, look at life through the conceptual frame of a new exhibition of Jamie Shovlin's work and corner Turin Brakes at Southsea's Pie and Vinyl as they promote their new album' We were here'. 

'Time and Money' (Album version) appears courtesy of Turin Brakes/Cooking Vinyl and is copyright 2013. All rights are reserved by the artist.

'Towards the Point' is written and presented by Dave Allen, 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 28th October 2013.

With thanks to Pie and Vinyl.

Piecast October 2013

In this latest Piecast we catch up on September's releases including Nirvana's re-issue of' 'In-Utero' and offerings from Agnes Obel. We ponder what is coming up in the way of new vinyl for October. There's an exciting announcement about the shape of the shop and a big sale is coming! If that's not enough we also squeeze in an interview with Turin Brakes and an exclusive track from their recent in-store.

'Time & Money (Live at Pie and Vinyl)' by Turin Brakes appears courtesy of Cooking Vinyl and is all rights reserved. Live recordings are featured with the relevant artists permissions and copyright Turin Brakes 2013.

'Piecast' is a King of the Buttons Production for Pie and Vinyl.

Towards the Point? Series Three, Show One

In this is the first show of our third series we piece together the life and work of Eduardo Paolozzi at The Pallant House Gallery, we delve into the murky underworld of Victorian London with some help from local author William Sutton and his new book 'Lawless & The Devil of Euston Square', we preview some of the upcoming events for October's Portsmouth Book Fest and consider 'Access All Areas'- a new exhibition space at the Guildhall. 

The show is written & presented by James Sandy, Dave Allen and Simon Mobbs.

This show was first broadcast on Monday 30th September 2013.

'Towards the point?' is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM.

All about the songwriter : Loz Bridge

In the first of a new series of shows, we catch up with winners of Portsmouth 'All about the song' competition to discuss their influences and how their work has progressed since. First up is Loz Bridge who walks us through some of his favourite tracks, co-writes and solos, as well as talking us through the changing process of songwriting. We also capture some upcoming gigs across Portsmouth venues.

Due to copyright restrictions some music tracks do not appear in this podcast version. Loz Bridge's material and associated co-writes appear courtesy of the artist and are all right reserved. For more information go to https://soundcloud.com/lozbridge

The theme music for this show uses elements of 'Wired But Disconnected (ft. narva9, Pitx) by Duckett' used under license by ccMixter via creative commons.

'All about the songwriter' is written and presented by James Sandy & Steve Pitt and is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM.

This show was first broadcast on Monday 9th September 2013.

Piecast September 2013

In this Piecast for September we take a look back at our albums of August and scout out the best releases coming up for September. We also take stock of Portsmouth's Victorious festival and look ahead to Southsea Fest 2013. There are also some juicy rumours and pie recommendations to boot!

'Piecast' is A King of the Buttons Production for Pie and Vinyl 2013.

All about the songwriter Promo

In a new series of shows, we catch up with winners of Portsmouth's  'All about the song' competition to discuss their influences and how their work has progressed since. 

'All about the songwriter' is a King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM and is Written & Presented by James Sandy & Steve Pitt.

This promo uses elements of 'Wired But Disconnected (ft. narva9, Pitx) by Duckett' used under license by ccMixter via creative commons.

Sandy Talks to...Echobelly

In this show I catch up with Glenn & Sonya as they take to the road with an acoustic showcase of some classic Echobelly songs.  In a back room of The Cellars at Eastney we also discuss their 'Calm of Zero' incarnation, the fate of the indie scene and some interesting future plans. 

'Great Things' & 'Dark Therapy' by Echobelly and 'Something that remains' by Calm of Zero appear with kind permission of Sonya Maden & Glenn Johansson of the respective bands and all rights are reserved & copyright 2013.

This show was first broadcast Monday 5th August 2013.

'Sandy Talks to...' is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM.

Piecast August 2013

In this Piecast we take a look back at our favourite records for 2013 to date, consider treasured live performances we have found ourselves at so far this year and there is an interview with Chris & Keith of We Are Scientists, as well as an exclusive track from their recent in-store at Pie and Vinyl.

'Piecast' is A King of the Buttons Production for Pie and Vinyl 2013.

'We Are Scientists' appear courtesy of Trust Management and 'Nobody move nobody get hurt (live)' is copyright Masterswan Recordings/Virgin 2013 and all rights are reserved.

Towards the Point? Series 2, Show 10

In this last show of the current series we go mad in the country (metaphorically) as we take in three local exhibitions looking at the Land Art movement. We consider a retrospective of the genre, take on the work of Nancy Holt & Robert Smithson and examine the etchings of Paul Nash. A for musical relief there's a review of a new anthology of long gone Sheffield indie band 'Longpigs' and we point to some choice local activities for the summer break. 

Due to copyright restrictions 'Blueskies' by Longpigs is not included in this podcast version.

Towards the Point? is written and presented by James Sandy, Dave Allen & Simon Mobbs and is A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM.

This episode was first broadcast on Monday 24th June 2013.

Bully in the Alley

Extra Track from our bank holiday special exploring the shanty and songs of the sea. With thanks to  Tony Spender of local shanty group "Deck and Fo'c'sle" Studio Production by Ellie West-Thomas. A King of the Buttons Production for 93.7 Express FM