The Search For A Star (Episode 115)

Interview With Jasmine Myra (24 June, or June 24th, 2026)

Ben Charles interviews the jazz saxophonist Jasmine Myra to talk about her album, "Where Light Settles," coming off her album debuting at number one on the UK Jazz and Blues Albums in May of 2026. Ben asks Jasmine Myra about her reaction to her album showing up at number one on the charts and the reaction she had when people responded positively to the album. Ben also asks about her 2024 album Rising compared to her 2026 album, Where Light Settles. Ben then asks Jasmine about how she became inspired in preparation for the creative process of Where Light Settles. Jasmine gives her perspectives on how she creates the music and why the music has a deeper meaning to her. Jasmine also mentions a few musicians who inspired her to make music that is on Where Light Settles. Ben goes through almost the entire album with Jasmine Myra, during which Jasmine provides a unique perspective on each song, including Some Rain Must Fall, Echo, Fragments, Likeness and Shadow, and In an Instant. Jasmine then shares her thoughts on the future of jazz, as well as the new music she may release. Jasmine also talks about the landscape of albums and music all over the world, as well as the idea of the album being something like a movie. Ben then plays Where Light Settles at the end of the interview. Enjoy this interview! Produced by: Rhys Jones Host and Interviewer: Ben Charles Guest: Jasmine Myra

The Search For A Star (Episode 115)

Welcome to Episode 115 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben has a lot of news to tell, including the return of Musical Circle Unplugged on next Thursday's episode. Then, he reveals that a special interview will be uploaded tomorrow on the Musical Circle with a special guest. Also, Ben shares the news that the first-ever road trip episode is this Saturday, making this the busiest weekend in Musical Circle history. This episode also marks the debuts of Ben Ellis, Finley Lindfield, Maya Donovan, and the band Pleasure Systems. Anyway, here are the songs for this episode in order: Recent Releases Section 1. Stupid Song   -   Olivia Rodrigo (from her 2026 album You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl To Fall In Love)  2. What's Wrong With Me   -  Olivia Rodrigo featuring Robert Smith  (from her 2026 album You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl To Fall In Love)  3. Begged  -   Olivia Rodrigo (from her 2026 album You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl To Fall In Love) 4. My Mess   -  Myles Smith (from his 2026 album My Mess, My Heart, My Life)  2010s Section 5. All I Ask   -   Adele  (from her 2015 album 25)  6. Eye Of The Needle   -  Sia (from her 2014 album 1,000 Forms of Fear)  7. Castle On The Hill   -   Ed Sheeran (from his 2017 album Divide)  8. True Love   -   Coldplay (from their 2014 album Ghost Stories)  Musical Medley Section 9. Make Luv  -  Room 5 featuring Oliver Cheatham (from their 2003 EP Music and You) 10. Summer   -  Calvin Haris (from his 2014 album Motion) 11. Right Here, Right Now   -  Fatboy Slim (from his 1998 album You've Come A Long Way, Baby) 12. In Your Eyes    -    Alesso featuring OneRepublic (2026) Free Space Song: What's Done Is Done   -   Jorja Smith  (2026)  Under The Radar Section 14. Tough Love   -  Finley Lindfield (2026) 15. Georgia The Ceremonalist    -    Maya Donovan (2026)  16. When It's Leaving  -  Pleasure Systems  (2026) 17.  Where She Goes  -   Ben Ellis (from his 2026 EP The Train Where The Time Slows) Indie/Alternative Section 18. Cheers  -    Faye Webster (from her 2021 album I Know I'm Funny) 19. Get Away From Me (I Think I'll Love You Soon)   -   Julia Jacklin  (2026) 20. Dirty Paws   -    Of Monsters and Men (from their 2011 album My Head Is An Animal) 21. Love Is Everywhere   -  Magdalena Bay (from their 2024 album Imaginal Disk) Weekly Favorites Section  22. The Heat   -   Jungle (from their 2014 album also called Jungle) 23. You Need a Hero  -  Pages (from their 1981 album Pages) 24. Who's Crying Now   -   Journey (from their 1981 album Escape) 25. Comfortably Numb   -   Pink Floyd (from their 1979 album The Wall) The Musical Circle returns with episode 116 of the Musical Circle on the 2nd of July or July 2nd, 2026, with the title, Musical Circle Unplugged IV (4) Credits: Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Jasmine, Joshua, Derek, Kevin, Rose, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and all my friends. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle for the incredible support for the show. Hosted By: Ben Charles Produced By: Melissa Rodriguez Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes Advisors to the Director: Jasmine Nichols and Kevin Truman Special Contributors: John Rogers and Derek Williams Directed By: Ben Charles

Interview with the band Yuuf (June 15, or 15 June, 2026)

In this episode of the Musical Circle, Ben Charles interviews members of the London band Yuuf, who are Hugo, the guitarist and Oliver (Oli) who is the drummer. The band gives out their origin story while also talking about how the band finally formed into a strong quartet. Ben asks the band about their creative process and mindset towards not only recording music but also releasing the music to the public. Ben also asks Yuuf about how the song Silky Spring and a YouTube Live Session in the forest finally gave them recognition. Yuuf explains how the viral video happened and how it was set up. Yuuf also gives an origin story on how their 2024 EP In The Sun came out and the reaction they received from it. Yuuf explains the reaction they get from international audiences and the differences between international audiences and those in the United States. Yuuf talks about how they met Ben and the story of how Ben interacted with the band itself. Yuuf also explained why they liked Ben to begin with, as they both share different music tastes. Ben also asks the band Yuuf about their songs Alma's Cove, Iman, Calima, Mesa Mesa, Moon Dive, and Night Air, and the process that went into all of these songs. Yuuf also reveals their music collection, and the different kinds of music they listen to, not only while they travel but also while they create new songs. Yuuf then gives a reminder that they will be working on new music and what their future goals are as they continue on their musical path. Enjoy this interview! Credits Produced by: Rhys Jones Host: Ben Charles Guests: Hugo Cottu and Oliver (Oli) Overgaard of the band Yuuf

Love, Happiness, Acceptance (Episode 114)

Welcome to Episode 114 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. In this episode, Ben creates a musical story that explores self-awareness and the importance of loving yourself and others. Ben reveals that he will announce the next showcase episode on next Thursday's show. Ben also reveals that a first-ever road-trip mixtape will be released next Saturday. Ben's in a good mood, and hopefully, all of you enjoy this episode. Here are all the songs in this episode in order: Recent Releases Section 1. The Feeling  -   Steve Lacy (2026) 2. Little More Time  -  Niall Horan (from his 2026 album Dinner Party) 3. Dinner Party  -   Niall Horan (from his 2026 album Dinner Party) 2000s Section 4. Whatever It Takes -   Leona Lewis (from her 2007 album Spirit)  5. World Of Our Own  - Westlife (from their 2001 album World Of Our Own) 6. Little L  -  Jamiroquai (from his 2001 album A Funk Odyssey) 7. This Love  -   Maroon 5 (from their 2002 album Songs About Jane)  Coffee Shop Section  8. Hold Back The River  -   James Bay (from his 2015 album Chaos and The Calm)  9. When You Say Nothing At All  -   Ronan Keating (from his 2000 album Ronan) 10. Porch Light  -   Noah Kahan (from his 2026 album The Great Divide) 11. Good People  -  Jack Johnson (from his 2005 album In Between Dreams) Free Space Song: Smooth  -  Santana featuring Rob Thomas (from his 1999 album Supernatural) Jazzy Checkpoint Section 13. Chi Ave/ A Love Letter to Salvador  -  Yussef Dayes (2026) 14. Together Again  -  Dave Koz and Cory Wong (from their 2021 album The Golden Hour)  15. Confessions Part II  -  BADBADNOTGOOD featuring Colin Stetson (from their 2016 album IV) 16. Beyond The Dawn   -   Lakecia Benjamin featuring Terence Blanchard (from her 2026 album We Dream)  Rock Section 17. (I Just) Died In Your Arms  -  Cutting Crew (from their 1986 album Broadcast) 18. Be Quiet and Drive Far Away  -  Deftones (from their 1997 album Around The Fur) 19. Baby Come Back   -   Player (from their 1977 self-named album) 20.  Gimme All Your Lovin'   -   ZZ Top (from their 1983 album Eliminator) Good Vibes Section 21. Where Is The Love?   - Black Eyed Peas (from their 2003 album Elephunk)  22. It Isn't Perfect But Might Be  -  Olivia Dean (from the 2025 movie Bridget Jones, Mad About The Boy)  23. No More Tears  -  Modjo (from their 2001 self-named album, Modjo) The Musical Circle will return on the 18th of June, or June 18th, 2026, with episode 115 titled, "The Search For A Star" Credits: Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Jasmine, Joshua, Derek, Kevin, Rose, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and all my friends. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle for the incredible support for the show. Hosted By: Ben Charles Produced By: Melissa Rodriguez Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes Advisors to the Director: Jasmine Nichols and Kevin Truman Special Contributors: John Rogers and Derek Williams Directed By: Ben Charles

Another Musical Dream (Episode 113)

Welcome to Episode 113 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. Ben returns after a two-week hiatus and finally comes back to the Musical Circle, where he not only debuts new music but also new musicians. Ben also tells a few experiences and stories of his own about why he was away for a bit and why it was the right time to return. Ben is in a great mood, as all of you will recognize in this episode, so have fun and enjoy this episode. This episode also serves as the debuts for WILLOW, Odd Individuals, Julia Campbell, Brandon Ross, Jon Onabewu, Anatole Muster, and Grace Tyler. Here are all the songs in this episode in order: Pop Section 1.  The Cure -  Olivia Rodrigo (2026) 2. I'm Not The Only One  - Sam Smith (from his 2013 album In The Lonely Hour) 3. Runaway Baby  -  Bruno Mars (from his 2009 album Doo-Wops and Hooligans) 4. Girl -  Jonas Blue (2026)  Weekly Favorites Section 5. The Wave  -  by the band Jungle (2026)  6. Talk On The Hill   -   WILLOW (2026) 7. Material Lover  -  SIENNA SPIRO (from the 2026 movie Devil Wears Prada 2)  8. Hurricane  -  Infinity Song  (2026) New Waves Section 9. I Wish It Would Rain Down   -   Phil Collins (from his 1989 album But Seriously..) 10. You're My Heart, You're My Soul  -  Modern Talking (from their 1985 album The First Album) 11. Out Of Touch   -   Hall and Oates (from their 1984 album Big Bam Boom)   12. Human Nature  -   Michael Jackson (from his 1982 album Thriller)  Free Space Song:  Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger  -  Daft Punk (from their 2001 album Discovery)  Under The Radar Section  14. Falling Apart   -  Odd Individuals (from their 2026 EP called 01) 15. When The Light Finds Us  -  Jon Onabewu featuring Brandon Rose and Anatole Muster (2026) 16. Backseat  -  Julia Campbell (2026) 17.  Fear Of Flying  -   Grace Tyler (2026) Indie/Alternative Section 18. Under Cover of Darkness  -   The Strokes (from their 2011 album Angles)  19. Club Foot  -  Kasabian (from their 2003 album Kasabian) 20. Holy Grail  -   Vacations (2026) 21. No More Regrets  -  .almost monday (2026) Inspirational Section 22. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road   -   Elton John (from his 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road) 23. Chasing Cars   -  Snow Patrol (from their 2006 album Eyes Open) 24. Somewhere Only We Know  -  Keane (from their 2004 album Hopes and Dreams) 25. The Scientist  -  Coldplay (from their 2002 album A Rush Of Blood To The Head) The Musical Circle will return on the 11th of June, or June 11th, 2026, with episode 114 with the title, "Love, Happiness, Acceptance" Credits: Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Jasmine, Joshua, Derek, Kevin, Rose, Melissa, Elizabeth, Patrick, and all my friends. Another special thank you to the many fans and listeners of the Musical Circle for the incredible support for the show. Hosted By: Ben Charles Executive Producer: Ben Charles Produced By: Melissa Rodriguez and Ben Charles Sound Engineer: Elizabeth Hughes Advisors to the Director: Jasmine Nichols and Kevin Truman Special Contributors: John Rogers and Derek Williams Directed By: Ben Charles