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Win a Trip to Europe
To celebrate the release of Bunny and The Bull, NME Radio is giving you the chance to win a trip to one of the countries Stephen and Bunny visit on their road trip. For your chance to win listen to Samanthi and Chris Martin all next week or register your interest now by emailing ‘BULL’, your name and number to studio@nmeradio.co.uk or texting ‘NME BULL’ and your name to 65065. Good Luck!
Also, tune into Samanthi on Monday to hear interviews with the stars of the film, comedians Edward Hogg and Simon Farnaby, and The Director, Paul King.
Club NME
Plus, don’t forget Bunny and The Bull are taking over a room at Club NME at Koko in London on Friday 20th November and you could be there! Check out Chris Martin this week from 7pm to win a pair of tickets to this very special night alongside a Bunny and The Bull goody bag with a T-shirt, poster and seasons 1-3 Mighty Boosh DVD box-set.
The Film
From the Director of The Mighty Boosh and starring comedians Edward Hogg and Simon Farnaby, Bunny and The Bull is a funny and obscure road trip movie. Join best friends Bunny and Stephen as they embark on a road trip across a surreal European landscape. On their travels they encounter bizarre characters, fall in love, bet their passports in a crab eating contest and commit bear theft.
With cameo performances from Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt, Bunny and The Bull hits cinemas November 27th.
Watch the trailer or visit the website to find out more!
Also, tune into Samanthi on Monday to hear interviews with the stars of the film, comedians Edward Hogg and Simon Farnaby, and The Director, Paul King.
Club NME
Plus, don’t forget Bunny and The Bull are taking over a room at Club NME at Koko in London on Friday 20th November and you could be there! Check out Chris Martin this week from 7pm to win a pair of tickets to this very special night alongside a Bunny and The Bull goody bag with a T-shirt, poster and seasons 1-3 Mighty Boosh DVD box-set.
The Film
From the Director of The Mighty Boosh and starring comedians Edward Hogg and Simon Farnaby, Bunny and The Bull is a funny and obscure road trip movie. Join best friends Bunny and Stephen as they embark on a road trip across a surreal European landscape. On their travels they encounter bizarre characters, fall in love, bet their passports in a crab eating contest and commit bear theft.
With cameo performances from Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt, Bunny and The Bull hits cinemas November 27th.
Watch the trailer or visit the website to find out more!
Bunny and The Bull are taking over a room at Club NME at Koko in London on Friday 20th November.
Check out Chris Martin this week from 7pm to win a pair of tickets to this very special night alongside a Bunny and The Bull goody bag with a t-shirt, poster and Mighty Boosh DVD box-set.
From the director of The Mighty Boosh and starring comedians Edward Hogg and Simon Farnaby, Bunny and The Bull is a funny and surreal road trip movie. Join best friends Bunny and Stephen as they embark on a road trip across a surreal European landscape. On their travels they encounter bizarre characters, fall in love, bet their passports in a crab eating contest and commit bear theft.
With cameo performances from Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt, Bunny and The Bull hits cinemas November 27th. Check out the trailer on YouTube, or visit the official website.
Twilight Saga: New Moon
Chris caught up with the cast of the new Twilight film during their recent visit to London, so tune in from 7pm to hear interviews with Robert Pattinson (Edward), Kirsten Stewart (Bella), Taylor Lautner (Jacob) and Director Chris Weitz.
Wednesday 18th November
At 4pm, it's the NME Radio Forum - this week with music manager and promoter Steve Braines. Tracks up for discussion include The Postmarks – Go Jet Setter, Two Door Cinema Club – I Can Talk and Engineers – What Pushed Us Together
The Topman Takeover Show
Join us this weekend from 11am for the final two shows from Oxford Circus, featuring The XX (Saturday) and Passion Pit (Sunday). It'll be your last chance to win £200 to spend at Topman!
Check out Chris Martin this week from 7pm to win a pair of tickets to this very special night alongside a Bunny and The Bull goody bag with a t-shirt, poster and Mighty Boosh DVD box-set.
From the director of The Mighty Boosh and starring comedians Edward Hogg and Simon Farnaby, Bunny and The Bull is a funny and surreal road trip movie. Join best friends Bunny and Stephen as they embark on a road trip across a surreal European landscape. On their travels they encounter bizarre characters, fall in love, bet their passports in a crab eating contest and commit bear theft.
With cameo performances from Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt, Bunny and The Bull hits cinemas November 27th. Check out the trailer on YouTube, or visit the official website.
Twilight Saga: New Moon
Chris caught up with the cast of the new Twilight film during their recent visit to London, so tune in from 7pm to hear interviews with Robert Pattinson (Edward), Kirsten Stewart (Bella), Taylor Lautner (Jacob) and Director Chris Weitz.
Wednesday 18th November
At 4pm, it's the NME Radio Forum - this week with music manager and promoter Steve Braines. Tracks up for discussion include The Postmarks – Go Jet Setter, Two Door Cinema Club – I Can Talk and Engineers – What Pushed Us Together
The Topman Takeover Show
Join us this weekend from 11am for the final two shows from Oxford Circus, featuring The XX (Saturday) and Passion Pit (Sunday). It'll be your last chance to win £200 to spend at Topman!
Win tickets to New Moon pre-release screening
Chris Martin is giving you the chance to see Twilight saga: New Moon before the official release at a special London screening on 18th Nov (official release 19th Nov). He has 10 pairs up for grabs, tune in on weekday evenings from 7pm.
Tuesday 10th November
LA-based band Gliss are currently in Europe on tour, and pop in to NME Radio this afternoon at 2:30pm (Tuesday) for a live interview with Samanthi. The band play at the Lexington tonight.
Then at 3:30pm, Jon Robb returns to talk about his new book 'Death To Trad Rock' with Iain.
Wednesday 11th November
This week's guests on the NME Radio Forum are Adam Ryan, London Barfly Promoter and NME's very own Steve Sutherland.
Topman Takeover
Tune in on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to hear James Theaker broadcasting live from the newly-refurbished second floor of Topman in Oxford Circus. This weekend he'll be joined by Ou Est Le Swimming Pool and Bombay Bicycle Club.
You can hear us 24 hours a day on nmeradio.co.uk, Sky Digital channel 0184, Virgin Media 975, Freesat 727 and DAB Digital Radio in London.
Chris Martin is giving you the chance to see Twilight saga: New Moon before the official release at a special London screening on 18th Nov (official release 19th Nov). He has 10 pairs up for grabs, tune in on weekday evenings from 7pm.
Tuesday 10th November
LA-based band Gliss are currently in Europe on tour, and pop in to NME Radio this afternoon at 2:30pm (Tuesday) for a live interview with Samanthi. The band play at the Lexington tonight.
Then at 3:30pm, Jon Robb returns to talk about his new book 'Death To Trad Rock' with Iain.
Wednesday 11th November
This week's guests on the NME Radio Forum are Adam Ryan, London Barfly Promoter and NME's very own Steve Sutherland.
Topman Takeover
Tune in on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to hear James Theaker broadcasting live from the newly-refurbished second floor of Topman in Oxford Circus. This weekend he'll be joined by Ou Est Le Swimming Pool and Bombay Bicycle Club.
You can hear us 24 hours a day on nmeradio.co.uk, Sky Digital channel 0184, Virgin Media 975, Freesat 727 and DAB Digital Radio in London.
Monday 2nd November
If you didn't tune in this morning, then you will have missed Firas kicking off the first ever NME Chart. Join him next Monday to hear the latest chart positions - this week's number one was Biffy Clyro - Captain.
At 4pm, it's RADAR with Ash Dosanjh.
Wednesday 4th November
The NME Music Forum starts at 4pm - this week we've got NME's Steve Sutherland, and Tom Baker from Eat Your Own Ears.
The Topman Takeover
Following on from Gallows, Esser and James' haircut last weekend, this weekend we've got two more fantastic bands joining us for the Topman Takeover. On Saturday we have Marina & The Diamonds, and then on Sunday James chats to Everything Everything. Make sure you tune in this weekend from 11am - or better still, come and see us on the second floor!
Win: Tickets to see The Soft Pack
The Soft Pack play the Barfly on Thursday, and Chris Martin has tickets to give away from Monday to Wednesday this week, starting from 7pm.
If you didn't tune in this morning, then you will have missed Firas kicking off the first ever NME Chart. Join him next Monday to hear the latest chart positions - this week's number one was Biffy Clyro - Captain.
At 4pm, it's RADAR with Ash Dosanjh.
Wednesday 4th November
The NME Music Forum starts at 4pm - this week we've got NME's Steve Sutherland, and Tom Baker from Eat Your Own Ears.
The Topman Takeover
Following on from Gallows, Esser and James' haircut last weekend, this weekend we've got two more fantastic bands joining us for the Topman Takeover. On Saturday we have Marina & The Diamonds, and then on Sunday James chats to Everything Everything. Make sure you tune in this weekend from 11am - or better still, come and see us on the second floor!
Win: Tickets to see The Soft Pack
The Soft Pack play the Barfly on Thursday, and Chris Martin has tickets to give away from Monday to Wednesday this week, starting from 7pm.
Topman Takeover Show
On Saturday and Sunday from 11am - 1pm, James Theaker is coming live from TOPMAN's flagship store at Oxford Circus, London. On Saturday, Esser join James live in the store for a chat.
James spoke to Gallows during the week - hear the interview in full on Sunday. James also heads to Sharps Barbers brand new parlor in the store for a well needed haircut... Tune in and see how he gets on!
Monday 26th October
Fresh from Brooklyn, New York, The Drums pop in to the studio at 2:30pm today for a chat with Samanthi. Then at 4pm, it's Radar where Jaimie introduces three brand new bands worth knowing about - including artists getting their first UK radio play.
Wednesday 28th October
All day, we're giving you another chance to hear the Kasabian session recorded earlier this month. Sarah, Samanthi and Iain will be playing session tracks across the day.
WIN: True Blood Series 1
This HBO hit series has just started broadcasting on Channel 4 but you can win the entire first series on DVD every night this week with Chris Martin (7-11pm, Monday - Friday).
You can hear us 24 hours a day on nmeradio.co.uk, Sky Digital channel 0184, Virgin Media 975, Freesat 727 and DAB Digital Radio in London.
Monday 19th October
Chris talks to Ezra from Vampire Weekend, who played Kings College University on Thursday 15th October. Tune in from 7pm to hear the interview.
Tuesday 20th October
The Chapel Club are one of the hottest unsigned bands around - hear their first session and interview on NME Radio from 4pm.
Wednesday 21st October
Wolfmother join Samanthi live in the studio from 12 noon for a chat. The band play the Coronet this evening.
Thursday 22nd October
The xx make a very special visit to NME Radio. Hear their session and interview from 4pm
Saturday 24th October
New Noise with Jon Hillcock (7 - 9pm)
This week, Jon has music from Brakes, Burial, The Horrors, Local Natives, The Cribs and The XX, (The) Tony Castles, Rainbow Bridge and Universal Studios Florida, and new UK music-makers Internet Forever, Two Door Cinema Club, Joy Orbison, Copy Haho, Kurran & The Wolfnotes.
Plus NME Radio's New Noise 5-a-Day blog is now three posts old, and continues on Monday at the NME Radio In The Studio blog, at http://nme.com/blogs.
You can hear us 24 hours a day on nmeradio.co.uk, Sky Digital channel 0184, Virgin Media 975, Freesat 727 and DAB Digital Radio in London.
Chris talks to Ezra from Vampire Weekend, who played Kings College University on Thursday 15th October. Tune in from 7pm to hear the interview.
Tuesday 20th October
The Chapel Club are one of the hottest unsigned bands around - hear their first session and interview on NME Radio from 4pm.
Wednesday 21st October
Wolfmother join Samanthi live in the studio from 12 noon for a chat. The band play the Coronet this evening.
Thursday 22nd October
The xx make a very special visit to NME Radio. Hear their session and interview from 4pm
Saturday 24th October
New Noise with Jon Hillcock (7 - 9pm)
This week, Jon has music from Brakes, Burial, The Horrors, Local Natives, The Cribs and The XX, (The) Tony Castles, Rainbow Bridge and Universal Studios Florida, and new UK music-makers Internet Forever, Two Door Cinema Club, Joy Orbison, Copy Haho, Kurran & The Wolfnotes.
Plus NME Radio's New Noise 5-a-Day blog is now three posts old, and continues on Monday at the NME Radio In The Studio blog, at http://nme.com/blogs.
You can hear us 24 hours a day on nmeradio.co.uk, Sky Digital channel 0184, Virgin Media 975, Freesat 727 and DAB Digital Radio in London.
Tuesday 13th October
Danny and Gaz from Hot Rats came into NME Radio recently. You can hear their session and interview with Iain Baker from 4pm.
Then from 9pm, it's part one of our Spiritualized interview. Chris caught up with Jason Pierce for an extensive interview as he prepared for his residency at the Royal Festival Hall.
Wednesday 14th October
This week we're joined in the NME Music Forum by Band of Skulls drummer Matthew Hayward and Didz Hammond, formerly of Dirty Pretty Things.
At 9pm, it's the second half of our Spiritualized interview.
Thursday 15th October
Chris caught up with French duo Air - hear the full interview tonight from 7pm.
The HP Uni Tour rolls on
To celebrate the release of HP's new Artist Edition notebook, combining, music, pictures and videos all in one stylish exterior, NME Radio presents The HP Uni Tour. It's been going brilliantly so far - here are the dates yet to come:
Danny and Gaz from Hot Rats came into NME Radio recently. You can hear their session and interview with Iain Baker from 4pm.
Then from 9pm, it's part one of our Spiritualized interview. Chris caught up with Jason Pierce for an extensive interview as he prepared for his residency at the Royal Festival Hall.
Wednesday 14th October
This week we're joined in the NME Music Forum by Band of Skulls drummer Matthew Hayward and Didz Hammond, formerly of Dirty Pretty Things.
At 9pm, it's the second half of our Spiritualized interview.
Thursday 15th October
Chris caught up with French duo Air - hear the full interview tonight from 7pm.
The HP Uni Tour rolls on
To celebrate the release of HP's new Artist Edition notebook, combining, music, pictures and videos all in one stylish exterior, NME Radio presents The HP Uni Tour. It's been going brilliantly so far - here are the dates yet to come:
- Mon 12th October
University of Swansea - Does It Offend You, Yeah? - Fri 16th October
University of Birmingham - VV Brown - Tues 20th October
University of Surrey - Reverand & The Makers and Band of Skulls - Thurs 22nd October
University of Gloucestershire - Bombay Bicycle Club
This week, we welcome Jon Hillcock, plus we've got Editors and Kasabian in the studio, and Pixies tickets to give away.
Jon Hillcock
Jon Hillcock
We're very pleased to say that Jon Hillcock is joining NME Radio as of 10am today! He will present the 10am to midday morning show, and New Noise on Saturday evenings between 7pm and 9pm.
Monday 5th October
Jon kicks off his first week with a pair of tickets to the sold out Pixies shows (taking place in Brixton on Wednesday 7th October) to give away.
Tuesday 6th October
At 5pm, Iain Baker has Editors live in the studio for a chat about their forthcoming third album, 'In This Light And On This Evening'.
Wednesday 7th October
Kasabian join Samanthi in the studio from 2pm, and you can hear session tracks performed and recorded earlier in the day. The band have a tour starting in November and a new single ‘Underdog’ out 26th October.
Then from 4pm, it's the NME Music Forum - this week with NME photographer Danny North, and Mark Sutherland from Billboard magazine. This week they'll be discussing Editors – 'Papillon', The Raveonettes – 'Bang', General Fiasco – 'We Are The Foolish', Windmill – 'Big Boom' and Amazing Baby – 'Kanka'.
Thursday 8th October
Charlie Fink from Noah & The Whale came in to NME Radio recently for a chat with Samanthi, and you can hear the interview in full from 2pm.
Brett Anderson, Carl Barat and Jon ‘The Reverend’ McClure form the line up for the annual Birthday JD Set gig at Village Underground in East London. Iain is coming live from the venue from 3pm, with interviews from all the artists featured including members of the New Silver Coronet Band.
Friday 9th October
Last, but by no means least, Peter Hook joins Iain at 4pm to talk about his new book, 'The Hacienda: How Not To Run A Club'.
To celebrate the release of HP's new Artist Edition notebook, combining, music, pictures and videos all in one stylish exterior, NME Radio presents The HP Uni Tour. The tour hits 6 cities across the country featuring performances from Bombay Bicycle Club, VV Brown, Reverend & The Makers, Does It Offend You, Yeah?!, Band of Skulls and a DJ set with Mike Fielding of The Mighty Boosh. Join Samanthi and Chris Martin on NME Radio this week to find out how to win tickets...
For more information go to http://nme.com/hptour/
Tour Dates
- Sat 3rd October
University of St Andrews – Mike Fielding from the Mighty Boosh DJ Set - Thurs 8th October
University of Sheffield - Does It Offend You, Yeah? And Band of Skulls - Mon 12th October
University of Swansea - Does It Offend You, Yeah? - Fri 16th October
University of Birmingham - VV Brown - Tues 20th October
University of Surrey - Reverand & The Makers and Band of Skulls - Thurs 22nd October
University of Gloucestershire - Bombay Bicycle Club
Monday 21st September
4pm – Radar with Jaimie Hodgson
Tuesday 22nd September
12 noon – Charlotte Hatherley
Charlotte joins Samanthi live in the studio for a chat and gives her new single ‘Alexander’ (out 2nd November) its debut NME Radio spin. Charlotte plays the Garage this evening.
4pm – Band Of Skulls
The Southampton band came into NME Radio recently. Hear the session and interview, including session tracks ‘Fires’ and ‘Diamonds & Pearls’, plus Iain has a pair of tickets to any tour date (1 pair) and 5 albums to be won. Band also play London this evening
Wednesday 23rd September
4pm – The NME Music Forum
Joining us this week is NME’s Ben Patashnik. Up for discussion this week is: Bad Lieutenant – 'Sink or Swim', Bombay Bicycle Club – 'Magnet', The Drums – 'Lets Go Surfing', The Enemy – 'Be Somebody' and Boy Crisis – 'Fountain Of Youth'.
Friday 25th September
12 noon – Alberta Cross
US band Alberta Cross join Samanthi in the studio for a chat, as they promote their new album ‘Broken Side Of Time’
You can hear us 24 hours a day on nmeradio.co.uk, Sky Digital channel 0184, Virgin Media 975, Freesat 727 and DAB Digital Radio in London.
4pm – Radar with Jaimie Hodgson
Tuesday 22nd September
12 noon – Charlotte Hatherley
Charlotte joins Samanthi live in the studio for a chat and gives her new single ‘Alexander’ (out 2nd November) its debut NME Radio spin. Charlotte plays the Garage this evening.
4pm – Band Of Skulls
The Southampton band came into NME Radio recently. Hear the session and interview, including session tracks ‘Fires’ and ‘Diamonds & Pearls’, plus Iain has a pair of tickets to any tour date (1 pair) and 5 albums to be won. Band also play London this evening
Wednesday 23rd September
4pm – The NME Music Forum
Joining us this week is NME’s Ben Patashnik. Up for discussion this week is: Bad Lieutenant – 'Sink or Swim', Bombay Bicycle Club – 'Magnet', The Drums – 'Lets Go Surfing', The Enemy – 'Be Somebody' and Boy Crisis – 'Fountain Of Youth'.
Friday 25th September
12 noon – Alberta Cross
US band Alberta Cross join Samanthi in the studio for a chat, as they promote their new album ‘Broken Side Of Time’
You can hear us 24 hours a day on nmeradio.co.uk, Sky Digital channel 0184, Virgin Media 975, Freesat 727 and DAB Digital Radio in London.