In tribute of Roberta Flack, who passed away recently aged 88, today's episode of Back to Back will feature her emotive, genre-blending ballads. Spanning R&B, jazz, folk, and pop, her music contributed to the birth of quiet storm. 

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Mr. Magic (Feel Like Makin’ Love) 

You’ve Got a Friend (ft Donny Hathaway) (Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway)

Come Together (Let It Be Roberta: Roberta Flack Sings the Beatles)

Tonight, I Celebrate My Love (w/ Peabo Bryson) (Born To Love) 

Back Together Again (ft Donny Hathaway) (Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway)

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (First Take)

Feel Like Makin’ Love (Feel Like Makin’ Love) 

Killing Me Softly With His Song (Killing Me Softly) 

The Closer I Get To You (ft Donny Hathaway) (Blue Lights in the Basement) 

If I Ever See You Again (Roberta Flack) 

In tribute of Roberta Flack, who passed away recently aged 88, today's episode of Back to Back will feature her emotive, genre-blending ballads. Spanning R&amp;B, jazz, folk, and pop, her music contributed to the birth of quiet storm.&nbsp;--Mr. Magic (Feel Like Makin’ Love)&nbsp;You’ve Got a Friend (ft Donny Hathaway) (Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway)Come Together (Let It Be Roberta: Roberta Flack Sings the Beatles)Tonight, I Celebrate My Love (w/ Peabo Bryson) (Born To Love)&nbsp;Back Together Again (ft Donny Hathaway) (Roberta Flack Featuring Donny Hathaway)The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (First Take)Feel Like Makin’ Love (Feel Like Makin’ Love)&nbsp;Killing Me Softly With His Song (Killing Me Softly)&nbsp;The Closer I Get To You (ft Donny Hathaway) (Blue Lights in the Basement)&nbsp;If I Ever See You Again (Roberta Flack)&nbsp;

Ep 141: Roberta Flack

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Fray's iconic album How to Save a Life, we're going back to back into their remarkable journey. From their beginnings in Denver to the chart-topping hits like "Over My Head (Cable Car)" and the title track "How to Save a Life," tune in as we reflect on how this album not only defined a generation but also continues to touch people’s hearts today.

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You Found Me (The Fray) 

How To Save A Life (HTSaL)

Syndicate (The Fray) 

Say When (The Fray) 

Over My Head (Cable Car) (How To Save A Life) 

Break Your Plans (Helios) 

Vienna (HTSaL) 

All At Once (HTSaL)

Heartbreak (Scars and Stories) 

Look After You (HTSaL) 

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Fray's iconic album How to Save a Life, we're going back to back into their remarkable journey. From their beginnings in Denver to the chart-topping hits like "Over My Head (Cable Car)" and the title track "How to Save a Life," tune in as we reflect on how this album not only defined a generation but also continues to touch people’s hearts today.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀--⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀You Found Me (The Fray)&nbsp;How To Save A Life (HTSaL)Syndicate (The Fray)&nbsp;Say When (The Fray)&nbsp;Over My Head (Cable Car) (How To Save A Life)&nbsp;Break Your Plans (Helios)&nbsp;Vienna (HTSaL)&nbsp;All At Once (HTSaL)Heartbreak (Scars and Stories)&nbsp;Look After You (HTSaL)&nbsp;

Ep 140: The Fray

In conjunction with Valentine's season and the 10th anniversary of American musician Father John Misty’s I Love You, Honeybear, we're going back to back into his discography. From J. Tillman to Father John Misty, join us as we explore his satirical lyrics and unique sound, and discover how his music continues to resonate with audiences today!



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I Love You, Honeybear (I Love You, Honeybear)

Funny Girl (Chloe and the Next 20th Century)

Chateau Lobby #4 (in C for Two Virgins) (I Love You, Honeybear)

I Guess Time Just Makes Fools Of Us All (Mahashmashana)

When You’re Smiling And Astride Me (I Love You, Honeybear)

Nancy From Now On (Fear Fun)

Real Love Baby (Pure Comedy)

Holy Shit (I Love You, Honeybear) 

Total Entertainment Forever (Pure Comedy) 

True Affection (I Love You, Honeybear) 

In conjunction with Valentine's season and the 10th anniversary of American musician Father John Misty’s&nbsp;I Love You, Honeybear, we're going back to back into his discography. From J. Tillman to Father John Misty, join us as we explore his satirical lyrics and unique sound, and discover how his music continues to resonate with audiences today!--I Love You, Honeybear (I Love You, Honeybear)Funny Girl (Chloe and the Next 20th Century)Chateau Lobby #4 (in C for Two Virgins) (I Love You, Honeybear)I Guess Time Just Makes Fools Of Us All (Mahashmashana)When You’re Smiling And Astride Me (I Love You, Honeybear)Nancy From Now On (Fear Fun)Real Love Baby (Pure Comedy)Holy Shit (I Love You, Honeybear) Total Entertainment Forever (Pure Comedy) True Affection (I Love You, Honeybear)

Ep 139: Father John Misty

Last weekend saw the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony where records were broken, history was celebrated and some artists marked major firsts in their fields. On this episode, we go Back-to-Back - digging up stories from the music of the artists who were crowned winners.



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Best New Artist: Chappell Roan - Good Luck Babe! 

Best Dance Pop Recording: Charlie xcx - Von Dutch

Best Dance/Electronic Recording: Justice & Tame Impala - Neverender

Best Pop Solo Performance - Sabrina Carpenter - Espresso

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile 

Best R&B Song: SZA - Saturn 

Best Rock Song: St Vincent - Broken Man 

Best Rock Performance: The Beatles - Now & Then 

Album Of The Year, Country Album Of The Year: Beyonce - Cowboy Carter
Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Music Video : Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us 

Last weekend saw the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony where records were broken, history was celebrated and some artists marked major firsts in their fields. On this episode, we go Back-to-Back - digging up stories from the music of the artists who were crowned winners.--Best New Artist: Chappell Roan - Good Luck Babe!&nbsp;Best Dance Pop Recording: Charlie xcx - Von DutchBest Dance/Electronic Recording: Justice &amp; Tame Impala - NeverenderBest Pop Solo Performance - Sabrina Carpenter - EspressoBest Pop Duo/Group Performance: Lady Gaga &amp; Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile&nbsp;Best R&amp;B Song: SZA - Saturn&nbsp;Best Rock Song: St Vincent - Broken Man&nbsp;Best Rock Performance: The Beatles - Now &amp; Then&nbsp;Album Of The Year, Country Album Of The Year: Beyonce - Cowboy Carter Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Music Video : Kendrick Lamar - Not Like Us&nbsp;

Ep 138: 2025 Grammy Special

This week, we celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Sea, the sophomore album by British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae. With its smooth blend of soul, R&B, jazz, and pop, the album reflects her heartfelt music and explores themes of love, loss, and healing. Join us as we dive back to back into her music and discover how The Sea continues to resonate with audiences, making a splash in the world of contemporary sound.




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Closer (The Sea) 

The Sea (The Sea) 

Like A Star (Corinne Bailey Rae)

Put Your Records On (Corinne Bailey Rae)

Paris Nights / New York Mornings (The Sea) 

He Will Follow You With His Eyes (Black Rainbows) 

Feels Like The First Time (The Sea) 

Are You Here (The Sea) 

Al Green - Take Your Time (ft Corinne Bailey Rae) (Lay It Down) 

I’d Do It All Again (The Sea)

This week, we celebrate the 15th anniversary of&nbsp;The Sea, the sophomore album by British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae. With its smooth blend of soul, R&amp;B, jazz, and pop, the album reflects her heartfelt music and explores themes of love, loss, and healing. Join us as we dive back to back into her music and discover how&nbsp;The Sea&nbsp;continues to resonate with audiences, making a splash in the world of contemporary sound.<ul><li>--</li><li></li><li>Closer (The Sea)&nbsp;</li></ul>The Sea (The Sea)&nbsp;Like A Star (Corinne Bailey Rae)Put Your Records On (Corinne Bailey Rae)Paris Nights / New York Mornings (The Sea)&nbsp;He Will Follow You With His Eyes (Black Rainbows)&nbsp;Feels Like The First Time (The Sea)&nbsp;Are You Here (The Sea)&nbsp;Al Green - Take Your Time (ft Corinne Bailey Rae) (Lay It Down)&nbsp;I’d Do It All Again (The Sea)

Ep 137: Corinne Bailey Rae

This week we take a deep-dive into the work of Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand who played a big role in the post-punk revival of the 2000s. Emerging alongside acts like the Strokes and the Libertines, they reignited appreciation for the timeless appeal of catchy, guitar-driven music - which blends rock and dance music with a sleek, stylish flair - Franz Ferdinand have infused indie rock with a witty sophistication, earning their place as one of the U.K.'s most beloved bands.




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No You Girls (Tonight) 

Black Eyelashes (The Human Fear) 

The Dark Of The Matinee (Franz Ferdinand) 

Ulysses (Tonight) 

Tell Her Tonight (Franz Ferdinand) 

Stand On The Horizon (Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action) 

Do You Want To (You Could Have Had It So Much Better) 

Take Me Out (Franz Ferdinand) 

Audacious (The Human Fear)

Lazy Boy (Always Accending) 

Bullet (Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action) 

This week we take a deep-dive into the work of Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand who played a big role in the post-punk revival of the 2000s. Emerging alongside acts like the Strokes and the Libertines, they reignited appreciation for the timeless appeal of catchy, guitar-driven music - which blends rock and dance music with a sleek, stylish flair - Franz Ferdinand have infused indie rock with a witty sophistication, earning their place as one of the U.K.'s most beloved bands.<ul><li>-</li></ul>No You Girls (Tonight)&nbsp;Black Eyelashes (The Human Fear)&nbsp;The Dark Of The Matinee (Franz Ferdinand)&nbsp;Ulysses (Tonight)&nbsp;Tell Her Tonight (Franz Ferdinand)&nbsp;Stand On The Horizon (Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action)&nbsp;Do You Want To (You Could Have Had It So Much Better)&nbsp;Take Me Out (Franz Ferdinand)&nbsp;Audacious (The Human Fear)Lazy Boy (Always Accending)&nbsp;Bullet (Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action)&nbsp;

Ep 136: Franz Ferdinand

In celebration what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday, today's episode is in honour of the "King of Rock and Roll," whose performances and unique blend of musical styles transformed the music landscape in the mid 20th century. Join us as we explore the timeless tracks that reinforces his status as a musical pioneer and an unforgettable cultural icon!

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Blue Suede Shoes

Suspicious Minds

It’s Now Or Never

Can’t Help Falling In Love

Jailhouse Rock

All Shook Up

Viva Las Vegas

Hound Dog

Heartbreak Hotel

Love Me Tender

Always On My Mind

Burning Love

A Little Less Conversation

In celebration what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday, today's episode is in honour of the "King of Rock and Roll," whose performances and unique blend of musical styles transformed the music landscape in the mid 20th century. Join us as we explore the timeless tracks that reinforces his status as a musical pioneer and an unforgettable cultural icon! –Blue Suede ShoesSuspicious MindsIt’s Now Or NeverCan’t Help Falling In LoveJailhouse RockAll Shook UpViva Las VegasHound DogHeartbreak HotelLove Me TenderAlways On My MindBurning LoveA Little Less Conversation

Ep 135: Elvis Presley

Leaders in the first wave of British punk rock, The Clash is credited for revolutionising punk and bringing the genre to the UK with music that addressed social alienation and protested against the political climate of the time, giving an angry, compassionate voice to a generation of unrest. To celebrate their third studio album London Calling turning 45 this week- often labelled one of the most influential albums of all time- we go Back To Back through the work of "The Only Band That Matters".



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Brand New Cadillac (London Calling)
Revolution Rock (London Calling)
Straight to Hell (Combat Rock)
(White Man in) Hammersmith Palais (The Clash)
London Calling (London Calling)
Should I Stay Or Should I Go? (Combat Rock)
Death Or Glory (London Calling)
I Fought The Law (The Cost Of Living)
Spanish Bombs (London Calling)
Rock the Casbah (Combat Rock)
Train In Vain (Stand By Me)

Leaders in the first wave of British punk rock, The Clash is credited for revolutionising punk and bringing the genre to the UK with music that addressed social alienation and protested against the political climate of the time, giving an angry, compassionate voice to a generation of unrest. To celebrate their third studio album London Calling turning 45 this week- often labelled one of the most influential albums of all time- we go Back To Back through the work of "The Only Band That Matters".--Brand New Cadillac (London Calling) Revolution Rock (London Calling) Straight to Hell (Combat Rock) (White Man in) Hammersmith Palais (The Clash) London Calling (London Calling) Should I Stay Or Should I Go? (Combat Rock) Death Or Glory (London Calling) I Fought The Law (The Cost Of Living) Spanish Bombs (London Calling) Rock the Casbah (Combat Rock) Train In Vain (Stand By Me)

Ep134: The Clash

Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski has become a vital voice in indie music for her genre-fluidity, raw emotionality, and deeply introspective lyrics often infused with themes of anxiety, identity, and yearning that have made her one of the most compelling artists of this generation. As her breakthrough third studio album Bury Me At Makeout Creek turns ten this month, we take a Back To Back journey through her unique brand of melancholy.



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My Love Mine All Mine (The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We)
Francis Forever (Bury Me At Makeout Creek)
I Bet On Losing Dogs (Puberty 2)
Brand New City (Lush)
Working For the Knife (Laurel Hell)
Jobless Monday (Bury Me At Makeout Creek)
Crack Baby (Puberty 2)
First Love / Late Spring (Bury Me At Makeout Creek)
Washing Machine Heart (Be The Cowboy)
Your Best American Girl (Puberty 2)
Nobody (Be The Cowboy)
Last Words of a Shooting Star (Bury Me At Makeout Creek)

Japanese-American singer-songwriter Mitski has become a vital voice in indie music for her genre-fluidity, raw emotionality, and deeply introspective lyrics often infused with themes of anxiety, identity, and yearning that have made her one of the most compelling artists of this generation. As her breakthrough third studio album Bury Me At Makeout Creek turns ten this month, we take a Back To Back journey through her unique brand of melancholy.--My Love Mine All Mine (The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We) Francis Forever (Bury Me At Makeout Creek) I Bet On Losing Dogs (Puberty 2) Brand New City (Lush) Working For the Knife (Laurel Hell) Jobless Monday (Bury Me At Makeout Creek) Crack Baby (Puberty 2) First Love / Late Spring (Bury Me At Makeout Creek) Washing Machine Heart (Be The Cowboy) Your Best American Girl (Puberty 2) Nobody (Be The Cowboy) Last Words of a Shooting Star (Bury Me At Makeout Creek)

Ep133: Mitski

Legendary American hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest redefined the boundaries of hip-hop with their innovative fusion of jazz-infused beats and socially-conscious lyrics that helped spread Afrocentrism to a new mainstream generation of listeners during an era dominated by party anthems and gangsta rap. Regarded as a pioneer of alternative hip hop and merging jazz with hip hop, the group made history as the 12th hip hop inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month. We go Back To Back through their work and legacy.



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Jazz (We’ve Got) (The Low End Theory)

Get A Hold (Beats, Rhythm & Life)
Can I Kick It? (J.Cole Remix) (People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm)
The Space Program (We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service)
Footprints (People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths Of Rhythms)
Award Tour (feat Trugoy The Dove) (Midnight Marauders)
Butter (The Low End Theory)
Check The Rhime (The Low End Theory)
Find A Way (The Love Movement)
Electric Relaxation (Midnight Marauders)
Bonita Applebum (People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths Of Rhythms)

Legendary American hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest redefined the boundaries of hip-hop with their innovative fusion of jazz-infused beats and socially-conscious lyrics that helped spread Afrocentrism to a new mainstream generation of listeners during an era dominated by party anthems and gangsta rap. Regarded as a pioneer of alternative hip hop and merging jazz with hip hop, the group made history as the 12th hip hop inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month. We go Back To Back through their work and legacy.--Jazz (We’ve Got) (The Low End Theory)Get A Hold (Beats, Rhythm &amp; Life) Can I Kick It? (J.Cole Remix) (People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm) The Space Program (We Got It From Here… Thank You 4 Your Service) Footprints (People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths Of Rhythms) Award Tour (feat Trugoy The Dove) (Midnight Marauders) Butter (The Low End Theory) Check The Rhime (The Low End Theory) Find A Way (The Love Movement) Electric Relaxation (Midnight Marauders) Bonita Applebum (People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths Of Rhythms)

Ep132: A Tribe Called Quest

Join Daryl Ong & Othniel Ting as they take you through the discography of our artist of the week, playing some of their most iconic and memorable hits back to back. 

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