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Andrew Marston introduces Poppy WS (Worcester)

Unsigned, undiscovered and under-the-radar music, as recorded at the Railway in Redditch.

2 hours

Music Played

  • SEYD

    This Ain't Easy

  • Simpli

    And Then It Just Flew

  • Performed live

    • Bren Haze

      Let Her Go

  • Seasons Hollow

    I Was Blind

  • Frankie & Adam

    Gone Away Blues

  • Featured artist

    • Before She Calls

      The World (feat. Candy)

  • TriskelionMusik

    Gathering

  • In session at The Railway in Redditch

    • Poppy WS

      Waves

    • Poppy WS

      Mother Nature

  • Gogglehed

    Running Away

  • Liberty Artillery

    Fallen Angel

  • Peter Sanford

    I.L.Y.

  • Joe Mitchell

    Hard Rains Will Fall

  • Track of the Week

    • Sam Ostler

      I Guess It Needs You

  • Sir Real

    Chore

  • In session at The Railway in Redditch

    • Poppy WS

      Risky Business

    • Poppy WS

      In The Sun

In session

In session
Poppy WS is originally from Brighton, but has lived all over - Leeds, Manchester and here in Worcester.

A few years ago, she decided to quit the day job and took up busking; you may have seen the video of her performing alongside Seal, last year! That chance meeting inspired her to compile all of the songs she's written and record them for a debut album.

"Beautifully intricate music, mixing mellow acoustic vibes with a reggae-twist that just sparkles." - Andrew Marston.

New album

New album
A Hereford singer/songwriter - known for playing two guitars on stage - is about to release his third official album.

Bren Haze, who's been our 91福利社 Introducing Track Of The Week, played the 91福利社 Stage at LakeFest 2015 and Chris Evans' CarFest, spent just under three years living in Austria but returned back to the UK after a failed relationship.

He's also lived and worked in France, Germany, Chicago and Miami.

But a new found love has inspired some brand new songs - enough for an album!

Midlands support

Midlands support
A Bromsgrove duo has been featured on various local radio stations across the Midlands after sending their music into 91福利社 Introducing.

Before She Calls, which features Matt Owen, a music blogger, and Harry Hudson, who's in the army, have recently released 0SEVEN9, their debut EP.

Influenced by Drake, The Weeknd, Michael Bubl茅 and Wretch 32, they say: "We're trying to create our own unique style and sound within RnB and modern music."

Andrew Marston describes them as "RnB and soul delivered with a slick live show that is of top drawer quality."

91福利社 Introducing in Redditch

91福利社 Introducing in Redditch
This month's sessions were recorded at the Railway in Redditch, which has become one of the main go-to venues for live music in the area.

Every month, we pitch up to one of our leading local venues at towns and cities across the region to reflect what's hot on the local scene.

This month, you can hear performances from Insomniacs (6th), Poppy WS (13th), Hide Your Eyes (20th) and Lost Tiger To The Wild (27th).

Features

  • Norman Jay returns to Herefordshire.
  • 听What's on and where in our region.

Track of the Week

Track of the Week
Sam Ostler is a singer/songwriter from Redditch who's had his tracks featured on all 39 local radio stations across Britain.

He's influenced by artists such as The Beatles, Elton John, U2, Keane, The Killers, Madness, ELO, Kenny Rogers & Coldplay.

"A pin-drop performance from one of our most promising artists, who's turning a lot of heads nationally among key music figures." - Andrew Marston

91福利社 Introducing at the Hay Festival

91福利社 Introducing at the Hay Festival
It's a pick 'n' mix shop that straddles the Herefordshire-Wales border and swells the population of Hay-on-Wye early each summer.

We'll be in the 91福利社 Tent at the Hay Festival, this year, showing what 91福利社 Introducing is all about during the 11 days of famous scientists, authors and entertainers.

Hand-picked Herefordshire & Worcestershire artists, from the 91福利社 Introducing Uploader, will be showcased in two separate sessions and their performances recorded for broadcast.

Other musical acts on the lineup include听Will Young, Brian May and Amy MacDonald, but elsewhere at the event you can expect appearances from Eddie Izzard, Sir Ken Dodd, Stephen Fry, Graham Norton and chess champion Garry Kasparov.

Broadcast

  • Sat 13 May 2017 20:00

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Connor B in session

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Rubii in session

Rubii in session

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Hay Festival special

Hay Festival special

Coverage of events this weekend, at a festival that sells more tickets than Glastonbury.

Bewdley's Becky Hill to play Worcester's Marrs Bar

Bewdley's Becky Hill to play Worcester's Marrs Bar

The two-time BRIT-winner's homecoming show sold out in minutes.

Festivals

Festivals

The biggest music events in Herefordshire & Worcestershire.

Gigs

Gigs

Chloe Mogg's daily list of live music.

History

History

Tales of epic gigs and local legends.

Masterclass

Masterclass

Our top tips for new musicians.

Sessions

Sessions

The best live performances since 2005.

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