This week on Built For Speed we take a look at two of this year’s most provocative films: Irish religious drama Calvary and Australian documentary All This Mayhem which reveals the tumultuous lives of Aussie skateboard champs Tas and Ben Pappas. Also, with Bastille coming up this Monday, we take a look at our favourite French films and we play
Read moreAfter our classic live album extravaganza last week, we return to more recent recordings on Built For Speed with new music from Bob Mould, Halfway, Jack White and many others. On the movie front we review documentary The Last Impresario which examines the remarkable life of theatre producer Michael White. We also take a look at the latest cinematic adaptation from
Read moreThis week on Built For Speed we bring you the thrill of live rock’n’roll (just recorded, engineered and re-played via CD and digital download) as we play tracks from our favourite live albums. There’ll be classics from Cheap Trick, Thin Lizzy, Roky Erickson and many others. On the movie front we let you know whether the latest collaboration between Drew Barrymore
Read moreThis week on Built For Speed we take a look at films featuring two of Hollywood most glamorous female stars in unusual and sinister roles, Angelina Jolie in Maleficent and Scarlett Johansson in Under the Skin. We also play a fine selection of music including a tribute to the late Doc Neeson from The Angels. CJ will also have plenty
Read moreThis week on Built For Speed we feature new bands including The Corsairs, touring artists like the mysterious chanteuse Anna Calvi and a selection of classics from the greatest lyricist of all, Bob Dylan, who recently celebrated his 73rd birthday. On the movie front we look at two films that couldn’t be more different: special effects, action extravaganza X-Men: Days
Read moreBuilt For Speed – Playlist – Friday 9th May 2014 DALLAS CRANE – Marsanne. (Aus) BOB MOULD – Hey Mr Grey. TEMPLES – Mesmerise. SASKWATCH – Left me to die. (Aus) ARCTIC MONKEYS – Teddy Picker ARCTIC MONKEYS – Suck it and see. ARCTIC MONKEYS – The view from the afternoon. GREEN DAY – Letter bomb. MY MORNING JACKET –
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