Tom Morello once said that ‘every successful, progressive, radical or revolutionary movement that has ever been seen has had a great soundtrack’. We bring you these soundtracks. Each week we have a different theme and movement, playing the songs that have provided impetus for change and given people a voice.
Each week I'll take a new up and coming band, group or artist and explore their music and the music that inspired their sound. Expect indie, folk, motown, rock, hip-hop, jazz, funk...anything goes.
We look back at the life and work of David Bowie, looking through URY presenters own personal memories, favourite songs and his amazing influence on the world of music today.
Looking from his earliest singles in 1967 all the way to his most recent album Blackstar, we'll dig deep in to our archives and find the best songs Bowie both sang on, produced and wrote.
Join Naomi as she journeys through playlists of musical significance from throughout her undergraduate years at York. A reflection on change, influence and the passage of time.
A music show taught like a history of art class, looking at how movements in history, politics, art, and fashion influenced different genres of music. And, much like in a history of art class, it effects you and what you listen to way more than you'd think.
Join us each week to take a trip back time uncovering the songs and influences that formed the beginnings of genres we now know and love
How many times have you stolen a song from a friend? I do it all the time. Want to tap into the playlist and the background story to each of the songs? Tune in! All the songs I've ever stolen from a friend with a special guest...the original owner of the playlist I've so gracefully made my own. There's only one condition: they have to come clean too and share the songs I've influenced them into blasting on repeat. First up: the poor soul that has to listen to ALL of my music; my housemate Abbie! It's only fair.
If you like blues, country and other early Americana, then this is the show for you! Let's enjoy the haunting beauty of this vast artform that has informed and influenced almost all popular music of the twentieth century. From the rural drones and tones of the delta blues to the swinging rhythms of western swing, we'll be exploring a whole range of music from this genre's family tree. I'll also be delving into the stories and myths that surround these mysterious musicians.
Science and technology span every aspect of our lives. In this show Sabina takes a deep dive into a big science topic and explores how it influences our lives and society as a whole.
Peter Brill is a URY and Nouse alumus who went on to have a 40 year long career in journalism, media relations, crisis management and content marketing. He's worked for BT, Toyota and RAC, lectured in public relations, and was Managing Director of his own communications company for 22 years. Hear him talk about how his involvement with student media at York influenced his career, and his thoughts on how to get into the industry today.
Join Harvey & Tolan, URY's resident soft-rock aficionados, as we sail the gentle ocean waves of the 1970s and explore the soothing sounds of yacht rock. In this two hour deep-dive special we explore yacht rock and the category's many influences, formations and ultimate demise. So sit back, relax, and let us transport you beyond the depths of winter back to a by-gone age where short-shorts and cuban cigars ruled the waves.
Set sail across the airwaves with Tolan and Harvey, as they take a deep dive into a type of music that is less a genre and more a legendary music style. From hawaiian shirts, to sailboats and margharitas, over the next two hours the station's sound will be exclusively Yacht Rock.
Daniel Howell and Phil Lester are a pair of British YouTubers active since 2009 who have had a cultural impact on a generation of young people, especially in a queer demographic. Alongside creating a variety of ‘storytime’, gaming, podcasting and other content, the duo have completed multiple global tours, released 3 books, and even hosted their own radio show on BBC Radio 1 in 2013.
In this URY podcast, Sunny speaks to members of the University of York’s Dan and Phil society about what the couple means to them, their influence and impact on individuals and wider communities, and experiences and memories based around Dan and Phil.
You can find Dan and Phil Society on Instagram & X: @uoydnpsoc
Join Harvey & Tolan, URY's resident soft-rock aficionados, as we sail the gentle ocean waves of the 1970s and explore the soothing sounds of yacht rock, but this time its literally from the middle of campus lake! In this deep-dive special we explore yacht rock and the category's many influences, formations and ultimate demise- whilst boating around ourselves. So sit back, relax, and let us transport you beyond the depths of winter back to a by-gone age where short-shorts and cuban cigars ruled the waves.