12:00 to 15:00 - Samanthi

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Samanthi

10:00 - 14:00 Monday to Wednesday; 16:00 - 19:00 Sunday

Music news, gig guides and special guests along with the best indie alternatives.

First record bought
The Bangles' 'Different Light' in 1986

Favourite ever album
Nobody on Earth can answer that question. An example of an album that is perfect from start to finish would be Spiritualized's 'Ladies And Gentlemen We Are Floating In Space' from 1997

First gig
Oasis at the London Astoria, August 18, 1994. Support from 60ft Dolls and Ocean Colour Scene.

Best gig
Belle And Sebastian at The Hollywood Bowl with the LA Philharmonic, July 6, 2006.

First festival
Does Oasis at Knebworth (August 1996) count?

Best ever festival
'The Bowlie Weekender' curated by Belle And Sebastian, Pontins Holiday Camp, Camber Sands, Sussex, April 1999.

Favourite ever band
Obviously far too hard, but if I just say Belle And Sebastian no one will be shocked.

The band that should have achieved more
Just the one? Camera Obscura should be the most beloved and treasured band in the country, but there's still time.