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London-based electronic producer and DJ Sam Shepherd, better known as Floating Points, stepped up to the world-renowned decks at BBC Radio 1 to share his much anticipated Essential Mix this Thanksgiving weekend. -
David Guetta Essential Mix: 'Hey Mama' DJ Reveals Classic Influences
In celebration of his performance over the weekend at BBC Radio One's Big Weekend event in Norwich, David Guetta was asked to come on to the air and deliver an "influences" essential mix. The "Hey Mama" DJ packed his two-hour mix with timeless classics from the likes of Marshall Jefferson, Danny Tenaglia, Masters at Work, Laurent Garnier and others. -
BBC Radio 1 Numbers Down after Zane Lowe Exit, Fearne Cotton Leaving
It's been a hectic year for BBC Radio 1 and viewership numbers are down as a result of a shift in demographic dynamics and a shuffle of DJs, notably the leaving of Zane Lowe and the exit of Fearne Cotton this week. The British radio channel has lost more than 800,000 viewers from the same period during 2014, dropping from 10.5 million tuning in last year to 9.7 million this year. It's the lowest listening totals since 2003. -
Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus Interview: 'To Pimp A Butterfly' Rapper Talks Recurring Dreams, Influences, Advice With "Wesley's Theory" Producer On BBC Radio 1 [LISTEN]
As promised, Flying Lotus took the time last night during his current residency with BBC Radio 1 to interview his frequent collaborator Kendrick Lamar about his latest album, To Pimp A Butterfly, for which FlyLo produced the opening track "Wesley's Theory," which he called "a future classic" during their conversation. In the interview, Lamar spoke about the ideas and influences that went into making the album a success and gave advice to his fans, urging them "put your heart over a number or a dollar sign." He also talked about recurring dreams he has. Here's what he had to say: -
Flying Lotus To Interview Kendrick Lamar About New Album 'To Pimp A Butterfly' During BBC Radio 1 Residency Tonight (April 9)
Throughout his current residency with BBC Radio 1, Flying Lotus has not only gifted listeners with new music, including songs from Joey Bada$ and Thundercat, and old gems, such as Herbie Hancock classics, but he's also provided some interesting exchanges with other artists. Following interviews with Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood and Hancock, FlyLo will be sitting down for a conversation with his frequent collaborator Kendrick Lamar, the DJ/producer revealed on Instagram this morning. -
Madonna Kicks Off 'Ellen' Residency With "Living for Love"
Madonna kicked off her week-long residency on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' Tuesday, March 17, performing the single "Living for Love" from her new album 'Rebel Heart.' -
Zane Lowe Explains His Decision to Leave BBC Radio 1 for Apple in New Interview
News surfaced recently that Zane Lowe would be leaving BBC Radio 1 to take a position with Apple. The announcement came as a surprise to fans and even Lowe himself sounded a little unsure of the move in a recent interview with The Guardian. The host joined the BBC in 2003 to take over the evening show and his tenure will come to an end next month. He is reportedly joining Apple to work on the company's new radio service. -
Zane Lowe Leaving BBC Radio 1 to Work at Apple, New Role at Company Unknown
Apple is adding a big name to its crew in March. BBC Radio 1 host Zane Lowe will be leaving his longtime DJ position to work with the tech company in a new, unknown role. The move will end Lowe's impressive 13-year run at the radio station where he became one of the most respected names in the business. -
Taylor Swift Lip-Syncs 'Blank Space' in a Car with BBC Radio's Greg James, Pair Get Goofy for '1989' Tune [WATCH]
Even the biggest Taylor Swift fan can't out do the singer when it comes to lip-syncing her own songs. That's probably why the new video of the "Shake It Off" performer miming words to her recent hit "Blank Space" in a car is so great. -
James Blake announced for BBC Radio 1 Residency
James Blake has been slotted to take over one of the segments in BBC Radio 1's Residency series in January 2014. The series will feature one selected DJ to play a two-hour set each Thursday, and Blake (recent winner of the Mercury Prize) will be the artist taking the Jan. 23 spot right after a set from T Williams. -
Miley Cyrus covers Lana Del Rey 'Summertime Sadness', performs 'Wrecking Ball' acoustic in BBC Radio 1 Lounge [LISTEN]
It may quickly be turning to winter, but LA girl Miley Cyrus still has that "Summertime Sadness." This morning (Nov. 12), the "We Can't Stop" singer performed a cover of the Lana Del Rey song on the BBC Radio 1 Lounge, along with an acoustic version of her latest Bangerz single "Wrecking Ball." -
Chvrches Cover Whitney Houston's 'It's Not Right But It's Okay'
Chvrches stopped BBC Radio 1 earlier this week and recorded a cover of Whitney Houston’s “It’s Not Right But It’s Okay.”
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