Shows

The Joker and the Thief

2010-01-24T20:56:39Z

The second UCL band to grace the Rare Sessions was the energetic The Joker and the Thief, who played two songs for us. The first was the band's cover of the classic 'All Along the Watchtower' (from which, we assume, the band's name derives).

After that they played an original song called 'The Worm'.

Hear more Rare Sessions here, and more of The Joker and the Thief here.

The Bizets

2010-01-24T20:35:45Z

Building on the success of the first few Rare Sessions, we hooked up with UCLU Live Music Society to bring you exclusive sessions from three UCL bands. The first comes from The Bizets, who also played Rare's Pensioner's Yacht Club club night back in December. Make sure you also watch the sessions with The Joker and the Thief and Dave Dixon.

The Bizets, normally a three-piece, brought stripped-down acoustic versions of their songs, the first of which was 'Radio'.

This was followed up by 'Too Much To Ask'.

If you enjoyed what you've heard, then check out the band's Myspace page.

"You cut the legs off a desk with a breadknife?" - Saturday Jan. 23rd

2010-01-24T19:09:35Z

Big up the very first Closer Sound of 2010, with brand new tracks from People Under the Stairs, Bullion and Blockhead...

"You Cut The Legs Off A Desk With A Breadknife?" by The Closer Sound on Mixcloud

A New Year, A New Hope...

2010-01-23T14:38:19Z

A long time ago, in a studio far, far away from being fixed, Super Strings Theory returned for a brand new year of radio goodness. Here is the podcast of that show, replete with all the usual hilarity and genius. Enjoy!

Super Strings Theory - 16th January 2010 by Super Strings Theory on Mixcloud

Super Strings Theory's Top 20 Albums of 2009

2010-01-19T21:16:44Z

It's here, the podcast the world has been waiting for: Super Strings Theory's Top 20 Albums of 2009. Find out where your favourites appeared on our list and discover what you missed last year, all interspersed with the brilliant chatter you'd expect from Super Strings Theory.

Super Strings Theory - 19th December 2009 by Super Strings Theory on Mixcloud

Servers, Sufjan and Strings

2010-01-17T15:13:02Z

Here's another catch-up podcast for you all, this time from 12th December 2009, when Super Strings returned to the Rare FM studio after a three week long server-related break. Are we rusty? Are we hell, this is Super Strings Theory!

Super Strings Theory - 12th December 2009 by Super Strings Theory on Mixcloud

"So I went in and asked for silver king skins..." - Saturday Nov. 14th

2010-01-10T23:32:23Z

Yes, I know, we're waste. I'm only now catching up on with the podcasting (as per new year's resolutions and all that). Here's a Closer Sound Radio Show from 14th November. It has all the music included. Did I mention that it has all the music included? Because it does.

"So I Went In And Asked For Silver King Skins..." by Theclosersound on Mixcloud

Super Strings Theory Embraces the Digital Revolution

2010-01-04T14:16:13Z

For many months we've been intending to give our loyal listeners an insight into the daily musical adventures of the super strings boys. So join us in the deepest darkest crevasses of internet-blogs and webpages on our internet-spanning journey to find new alternative/folk/canadian music.

Join us today on Facebook - Super Strings Theory and get a golden-nugget of music every day, courtesy of youtube of course.

If you're not tempted yet. We'll start you off with a lovely youtube video and a free download.

'In This Shirt' from the debut album 'Mirror Mirror' by The Irrepressibles. This just takes me back to The Lake at Latitude festival every time I hear it. This is a discovery that made our festival, and the album is truly stunning!

Here is the free download I promised. Taken from the third Woodpigeon album 'Die Stadt Muzikanten', Empty-Hall-Sing-Along shows off all of Mark Hamilton's twisty-turny alt-pop charm. Loveliness at its loveliest!

Surely, every man would be sufficiently titillated by these New Year gifts to join us on air every Saturday from 2-4PM and to follow us on the aforementioned facebook group.

All the love in the world,

Your Super Strings Boys xxx

Who Said Titles Should Relate To Content?

2010-01-03T15:07:45Z

Super Strings Theory continue to guide you on your spiritual journey through the (university) year's shows so far. Here is our fifth, which promises a slightly darker vibe to accompany the usual twee.

Super Strings Theory - 21st November 2009 by Super Strings Theory on Mixcloud

It's Bigger Than Hip Hop Hip Hop Hip Hop

2010-01-01T20:57:55Z

Super Strings Theory would like to welcome you into the new decade with another cloudcast from times past. This one from November features our usual brilliance, along with tracks from our live session with Dan Mangan (watch the videos here). Enjoy!

Super Strings Theory - 14th November 2009 by Super Strings Theory on Mixcloud

Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough

2009-12-30T00:11:07Z

There's no such thing as too much Theory. Here's another podcast from the award-winning* Super Strings Theory.

Super Strings Theory - 7th November 2009 by Super Strings Theory on Mixcloud

* this is actually (sort of) true, our first cloudcast has been featured by Mixcloud

Technically Brilliant

2009-12-30T00:05:26Z

It's like Christmas come late: Super Strings Theory are continuing to release all their podcasts from this year, so here's another October classic.

Super Strings Theory - 10th October 2009 by Super Strings Theory on Mixcloud

Gideon Conn

2009-12-29T22:53:05Z

Continuing with the success of the Rare Sessions, Sam and Chuk from The Radio Show hooked up with folk-hop musician Gideon Conn, for an interview and a session. Gideon played seven songs for Rare in the 45 minute chat, including 'Londonderry', his new track 'Mighty Lightning' and his cover of Outkast's 'Ms. Jackson'. This session is a great chance to discover an emerging British talent.

You can hear more from Gideon Conn on his Myspace. Tune in to The Radio Show with Sam and Chuk on Saturdays from one o'clock.

A Whatcast?

2009-12-27T00:07:25Z

Super Strings Theory proudly return to the world of podcasting. Or, more accurately, the world of cloudcasting. Powered by the lovely people at mixcloud.com SST are producing podcasts of all their shows this year, with music included. So if you missed the show, or you want to relive the good old days of October, or if you're just feeling low on Canadian indie-folk, then visit our mixcloud site or stayed tuned to our blog here on Rare to get your fill of Strings.

To kick off the cloudcasting, here is our first show of the year, from way back at the start of October.

Super Strings Theory - 3rd October 2009 by Super Strings Theory on Mixcloud

'Loads of cheese mate, loads of cheese'

2009-12-10T17:28:14Z

Don't watch the shocking sound quality, blame the improvised server that's in use at the moment. Remember to tune in every Tuesday at 21:00 for your weekly dose of the finest and freshest dubstep from around the world.

Late Night Sessions 8/12/2009 by Theclosersound on Mixcloud