Two days of Bowie-inspired radio programming
November 21, 2017 5:12 PM Subscribe
Last weekend, NTS and Sonos presented a full weekend of programming celebrating the David Bowie, broadcasting direct from the new Sonos London store on Seven Dials in Covent Garden. Hosts included Dev Hynes, Iggy Pop, Thurston Moore, Connan Mockasin, Neneh Cherry, and many more. The full archive is here; descriptions of individual shows (as provided by the NTS website), with links to each show, follow.
Dylan Jones (show link)
Dylan Jones, perhaps best known as editor of GQ magazine, will be kicking off the two-day broadcast by reading excerpts of interviews from his recent oral history, titled David Bowie: A Life.
Dev Hynes (show link)
The New York-based pop auteur and songwriter Devonté Hynes (also known by his stage name, Blood Orange), is compiling an intricately constructed audio-collage slash soundscape dedicated to the life and work of David Bowie.
Ross Allen (show link)
NTS stalwart, music buff and all around good guy Ross Allen will be examining the R&B and soul influences in Bowie's work during the mid-seventies, particularly around the album 'Young Americans'.
Tim Noakes (show link)
Tim Noakes is the synthesizer fanatic behind the monthly Synth Hero show on NTS Radio. Tim will be exploring Bowie's lasting influence on electronic music live from Sonos London on Seven Dials.
Michael Rother (show link)
The founding member of legendary krautrock band, Neu!, Michael Rother will be using his extensive back catalogue to illustrate the pull East Berlin had on David Bowie and his interaction with the krautrock and kosmische scene.
Nabihah Iqbal (show link)
The NTS regular and Ninja Tune-signed artist Nabihah Iqbal (formerly known as Throwing Shade) will be exploring the creation and inspiration of Bowie's eleventh album, Low, originally released in 1977.
Leyla Pillai (show link)
Leyla is the genius behind the longstanding NTS show 'Who's That Girl'. Expect a deep dive into Bowie's psyche as Leyla paints an expressive and illuminating audio-portrait of the iconic star.
Franz Ferdinand (show link)
The Glaswegian indie outfit will be compiling their own hour-long tribute to the Brixton-born songwriter.
Iggy Pop (show link)
As a long-time friend and collaborator of David Bowie, Iggy Pop will take listeners on an intimate journey through his songs and the influences that helped create them.
Bat For Lashes (show link)
Natasha Khan, a.k.a Bat For Lashes, will be looking at David Bowie as a visual artist, actor and musician, by revisiting the soundtracks of the films in which he took part as well as other inspirational cues.
Bullion (show link)
"Pop, not slop!" Nathan Jenkins, a.k.a Bullion, is the man behind London label DEEK Recordings. For his NTS x Sonos show Nathan will be picking apart Bowie's '77 album, Heroes, and exploring his collaborative relationship with Brian Eno.
Charlie Bones (show link)
The NTS breakfast host Charlie 'Eagle' Bones will be playing a two-hour tribute to the great David Bowie, guiding listeners through a selection of his favourite Bowie and Bowie-adjacent records.
Neneh Cherry (show link)
The Swedish songwriter and artist Neneh Cherry will be playing a varied selection of obscure and rare David Bowie covers from all corners of the globe.
Thurston Moore (show link)
After sharing a stage with Bowie for his fiftieth birthday in Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore will be sharing his own experience of the pop icon and champion of the avant-garde.
Connan Mockasin (show link)
Connan Mockasin will be sharing his formative Bowie experiences through his love of the 1996 Australia-only CD compilation, London Boy, which Mockasin listened to repeatedly on first moving to London.
David Holmes (show link)
The acclaimed composer and NTS hosts David Holmes will be looking at David Bowie the magpie - looking closely at the influences he picked up and reinterpreted throughout his career.
Dylan Jones (show link)
Dylan Jones, perhaps best known as editor of GQ magazine, will be kicking off the two-day broadcast by reading excerpts of interviews from his recent oral history, titled David Bowie: A Life.
Dev Hynes (show link)
The New York-based pop auteur and songwriter Devonté Hynes (also known by his stage name, Blood Orange), is compiling an intricately constructed audio-collage slash soundscape dedicated to the life and work of David Bowie.
Ross Allen (show link)
NTS stalwart, music buff and all around good guy Ross Allen will be examining the R&B and soul influences in Bowie's work during the mid-seventies, particularly around the album 'Young Americans'.
Tim Noakes (show link)
Tim Noakes is the synthesizer fanatic behind the monthly Synth Hero show on NTS Radio. Tim will be exploring Bowie's lasting influence on electronic music live from Sonos London on Seven Dials.
Michael Rother (show link)
The founding member of legendary krautrock band, Neu!, Michael Rother will be using his extensive back catalogue to illustrate the pull East Berlin had on David Bowie and his interaction with the krautrock and kosmische scene.
Nabihah Iqbal (show link)
The NTS regular and Ninja Tune-signed artist Nabihah Iqbal (formerly known as Throwing Shade) will be exploring the creation and inspiration of Bowie's eleventh album, Low, originally released in 1977.
Leyla Pillai (show link)
Leyla is the genius behind the longstanding NTS show 'Who's That Girl'. Expect a deep dive into Bowie's psyche as Leyla paints an expressive and illuminating audio-portrait of the iconic star.
Franz Ferdinand (show link)
The Glaswegian indie outfit will be compiling their own hour-long tribute to the Brixton-born songwriter.
Iggy Pop (show link)
As a long-time friend and collaborator of David Bowie, Iggy Pop will take listeners on an intimate journey through his songs and the influences that helped create them.
Bat For Lashes (show link)
Natasha Khan, a.k.a Bat For Lashes, will be looking at David Bowie as a visual artist, actor and musician, by revisiting the soundtracks of the films in which he took part as well as other inspirational cues.
Bullion (show link)
"Pop, not slop!" Nathan Jenkins, a.k.a Bullion, is the man behind London label DEEK Recordings. For his NTS x Sonos show Nathan will be picking apart Bowie's '77 album, Heroes, and exploring his collaborative relationship with Brian Eno.
Charlie Bones (show link)
The NTS breakfast host Charlie 'Eagle' Bones will be playing a two-hour tribute to the great David Bowie, guiding listeners through a selection of his favourite Bowie and Bowie-adjacent records.
Neneh Cherry (show link)
The Swedish songwriter and artist Neneh Cherry will be playing a varied selection of obscure and rare David Bowie covers from all corners of the globe.
Thurston Moore (show link)
After sharing a stage with Bowie for his fiftieth birthday in Sonic Youth, Thurston Moore will be sharing his own experience of the pop icon and champion of the avant-garde.
Connan Mockasin (show link)
Connan Mockasin will be sharing his formative Bowie experiences through his love of the 1996 Australia-only CD compilation, London Boy, which Mockasin listened to repeatedly on first moving to London.
David Holmes (show link)
The acclaimed composer and NTS hosts David Holmes will be looking at David Bowie the magpie - looking closely at the influences he picked up and reinterpreted throughout his career.
Just started on the David Holmes. Perfect posting for a long weekend. Many thanks, carrienation!
posted by the sobsister at 7:29 PM on November 21, 2017
posted by the sobsister at 7:29 PM on November 21, 2017
Neneh Cherry — now there’s someone who knows how to intimidate bison from upstate NY.
posted by panama joe at 11:28 PM on November 21, 2017
posted by panama joe at 11:28 PM on November 21, 2017
The commentary from Connan Mockasin at the beginning of his episode is bizarre and hilarious in its own right.
Oh man, if this is how Metafilter discovers Connan Mockasin I will be very pleased. "Bizarre and hilarious" is kind of his thing.
posted by capricorn at 7:02 AM on November 22, 2017
Oh man, if this is how Metafilter discovers Connan Mockasin I will be very pleased. "Bizarre and hilarious" is kind of his thing.
posted by capricorn at 7:02 AM on November 22, 2017
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