Music Shows
FromeFM music shows cover a huge diversity of genres. Here are a few of the highlights.
Use the A-Z menu on this page to find a show by name or try the Search in the top menu bar to find all the shows for a particular genre.
Crossing the Border - Presented by Anthony Bird. An eclectic mix of new and inspirational musical styles from around the world. Music is a constantly changing mix of styles. More music than ever before defies traditional categorisation and can go ignored. Classical merges with Jazz, Jazz merges with Hip Hop, Hip Hop merges with Rn’B, Rn’B merges with Pop…and so on. […]
Rob Bayly’s Eclectic Selection - Presented by Rob Bayly. Fancy your favourite chocolate from the box? Or perhaps a surprise you’ve never tasted before? Every Sunday* Rob Bayly offers you some irresistible treats in his Eclectic Selection. You’ll find familiar favourites alongside delights you’ve never heard before – and maybe a few you never want to hear again! Never know […]
Hart of Daftness - Presented by Alex Hart. Every fourth Monday evening 8 until 9.Playing music you didn’t know you liked from the obscure world of collaborator Jay and other friends of Alex’s. Underground, punk, unusual or simply ace – give it a go; then give it another go. We expect you’ll be pleasantly surprised! Click here to view […]
Sheer Isolation - FromeFM are airing a weekly programme under the name ‘Sheer Isolation’, which is built around the ‘Sheer Isolation Podcast’, a podcast produced by Sheer Music promotor Kieran Moore and ex-Treefest organiser Jon Ponting. The core ambition of the podcast is to promote the local music scene in the West of England, from bands to venues, […]
Inside Music - Presented by Helen Ottaway. Inside Music from local composer, Helen Ottaway, explores classical music from the inside. Helen specialises in the 20th and 21st Centuries but won’t hesitate to delve into other periods to make a point or a connection or to put contemporary music into context. If you have any suggestions for content, you liked […]
Variations on a Theme - Presented by Eleanor Talbot Every Friday morning from 10 until 12. Born into a family of geniuses in Ireland, the youngest of five girls, I was my parent’s last chance to create perfection. Tiring of rain-soaked greenery, my parents decided a change of environment was needed, so we headed to the north Highlands of Scotland, […]Nu-Classic Sounds - Presented by Ant Bird. An hour of magical soundscapes with Ant Bird. Nu-Classic Sounds explores the music that is based on traditional classical music but includes other sound textures such as ambient, electronic and folk. The show particularly features original scores by modern composers but also includes an old favourite, where it has been reinterpreted in […]
Elmer’s Rarebits - Presented by Elmer Thudd Elmer plays music strictly from CDs, playing rare tracks not usually heard on the radio. Punk, Ska, Dub and everything in between; industrial and tribal dance grooves from across the Globe. On the edge music to be played loud! Fortnightly on Monday nights 8-9pm. All Elmer’s Rarebits shows.