On July 13th 1985 the world’s TV screens were tuned to one of the biggest events in music history, Live Aid. Created by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, this massive concert which included all-star gigs in Britain and the US as well as Australia’s Oz for Africa contribution provided millions in famine relief for the people of Ethiopia. This week on
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ Arnie’s back as we review action blockbuster Terminator: Genisys. We also take a look at the biopic of Beach Boys legend Brian Wilson in Love and Mercy. Accordingly, we’ll play some classic Beach Boys and some bands who were clearly influenced by Brian Wilson’s genius. We’ll also take a selection from Sonic Youth’s classic
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at two of the more interesting films currently in our cinemas: Pixar’s latest animated extravaganza Inside Out and an exploration of the Church of Scientology in Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief. There’s plenty of fine music with a selection of new releases including tracks from Teeth and
Read moreThink the weather’s just a freezing misery or a boring topic of conversation well think again buddy because ‘Built For Speed’ are about to prove it can be a riot. This Friday ‘Built For Speed’ play a special theme show of raucous, melodic and even thought-provoking songs all about the weather and the seasons. This has actually been a topic
Read moreBuilt For Speed – Playlist Friday 15th May 2015 CAVE – WUJ TV ON THE RADIO – Wolf like me. (Forum June 12 & 13) BEST COAST – This lonely morning. (Corner July 26) THE VACCINES – No hope. (Corner Jul 27) EVERCLEAR – Santa Monica COSMIC PSYCHOS – Thank your mother for the rabbits. (Aus) SUPERSUCKERS – Born with
Read moreBuilt For Speed – Playlist Friday 22nd May 2015 THE DATSUNS – Gold Halo. EX HEX – Waterfall. LIAM HAYES – Fokus. BOB DYLAN – Oh Sister. RYAN ADAMS – To be young. THE SMITHS – Big mouth strikes again. BLUR – Charmless Man. DARK FAIR – (Aus) BOB CARPENTER – Silent Passage. C.W. STONEKING – Brave son of America.
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