This week, we're guided through the What Song selections of Faux Real, a genre defying duo who have made one of the albums of the year. We discuss heelys, dance routines, whether the Walker brothers were on acid and a life changing concert experience at the Hollywood Bowl.

Don't sleep on this playlist of the songs discussed - it's full of gems:

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Go stream their album 'Faux Ever'. Watch the amazing video for 'Walking Away From My Demons'. Go catch them on tour with the fantastic Los Bitchos, tickets here.

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Welcome back! This week BBC 6 Music's Deb Grant is on the show to guide us through her What Song playlist. We chat about the song that soundtracked a life-changing trip to Memphis, her first hand experience in the boxing ring and the power of Irish trad music.

Dig straight into Deb's awesome selections at the playlist links below. I couldn't add the specified live version of Diana Ross' 'I Ain't Been Licked' to the playlist, so be sure to check it out in all its sparkling jumpsuit glory here:

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You can catch Deb's New Music Fix show with Tom Ravenscroft on BBC 6 Music where you'll be spoilt for tunes to add to your libraries.

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What up! We welcome Nick Llobet (otherwise known as youbet) to discuss their What Song playlist. We discuss a New York trip soundtracked by Ricky Martin, a run in with Patti Smith on the subway and the importance of strong fingernails when performing Flamenco guitar among many other things.

Listen to all the awesome songs discussed on the show at the playlists below:

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Check out 'Way To Be' by youbet, beautifully strange and super melodic music. Links to stream 'Way To Be' and purchase November 2024 US tour tickets here.

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This week we invite Professor Skye to take us through his What Song playlist. The French professor turned Youtube music reviewer discusses his love of Chewbacca, Isaac Hayes and what song he'd put on if Abraham Lincoln threw him the aux lead.

Listen to all the tunes discussed on the show at the playlists below:

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And be sure to check out Professor Skye's channel for his awesome, thoughtful takes on music here. Here are a few of my favourites:

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