A mammoth record of 20 shows spanning 45 hours for June - in celebration of our 20th birthday. Simon joins in with his first show since 2009 and we have the first part of a 'documentary' looking back over our history.
After all the festive festivities I have been enjoying the January and February shows so far. But I must admit I was missing a little something, as a great meal that was in need of a little bit of salt.
And then I noticed Marcelle and Paul have left. This still leave Dandelion the best radio station I know but it is a big shame as they definitely added their own dimensions (apperently current thinking has it there might be up to 14 dimensions to form our universe and very existence).
But I do not want to take a away from the great work all the DJs past and present put into Dandelion every month. It is really appreciated and enjoyed time and time again.
Thank you all!
PS: is there a way to make a small donation to Dandelion?
Admin reply: Thanks for your message Joost.
Paul and Marcelle can still be heard via their other outlets (e.g. Paul is currently running a Winter Olympics themed set of shows on his Mixcloud account) - and you can relive their old shows (along with the rest our the 2 Dandelion Radio Mixcloud accounts) - but times change.
Our newest DJ - Kevin - has added some more variety and there might be a new voice coming over the next month or so.
Hi all, Good idea to pop over here Andrew Morrison, to say hello, and after a bit of His Electro Blue Voice - how bloody marvellous Hi to JD Meatyard too, another favourite! Paul
Regarding Dandelion listener's decision to vote Arcade Fire in at number 21 in the Festive 50 (with my personal favourite record of the year), it's worth noting that they have featured previously in the chart, netting 2 entries in 2007 and one in 2005). Although, much like Andrew Morrison, I must also confess I didn't particularly care for them until this record was released, either, it's clear that despite their globe-straddling status they ARE an act suited to Dandelion.
Added: Sunday, January 19, 2014, 10:19 PM
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Name: Syd Carrot
From: Manchester
re: "angry young man" what version was that you played in the FF50?
The played FF50 version goes "i used to think that tomorrow would last now my future is all in my past"
whilst
rocker session version goes "she was the most quiet girl you could meet now she plays to a rock n roll beat"
album version goes "i used to sit in confusion and cry now i laugh but i still don't know why".
Admin reply: The 2013 Short Stories album 'Send My Love To Everyone' contains two versions of 'Angry Young Man' - A full version and a shortened version. It was the full version that Pete played in the F50 show.
Added: Wednesday, January 08, 2014, 04:24 PM
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Name: Gary Jones
From: Harefield
Just listening to Rockers pick of the year. Is he taking the p***? A bloody novelty record. No wonder Marcelle and Paul left. When does this bloody track end? Ah! At last it's finally finished.
Admin reply: Hello Gary,
A Happy Christmas to you too!
Tastes vary - what did you think of the track that immediately followed it - by Sura Susso & Pete Josef from an exclusive recording of a live set that Mark Cunliffe chose or the one after that from Pissed Jeans that was selected by Yank Sizzler? There are not many stations with that variety in the first 20 minutes of a show?
Added: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 03:12 PM
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Name: Tristan Robinson
From: Manchester, UK E-mail: Contact
Is it that time of year already??? Thanks to everyone involved with Dandelion Radio for another brilliant year of broadcasting. You keep getting better and better. Have a great Christmas and a healthy & happy 2014.
Admin reply: Hi Tristan, and thanks for the positive feedback. Thanks for listening to Dandelion Radio. Hope you have a great Christmas and enjoy the Festie 50!
thank u marcelle, for your great tribute to challenge my life by the fascinating mixture of your music and also your speech in your shows!... And to console and comfort me at the same time!!!!
Good luck and profound thanks to Marcelle and Paul, and to all past, present, and future Dandelion DJs and helpers.
Added: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 12:49 PM
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Name: Olaf A. Schulte
From: Switzerland
Fully agree with what Guy Manchester says. Marcelle and Paul to me are/were closest to capturing what Peel was all about (except for the FF). And with Rocker playing the Wedding Present in the background, I would insist that despite the occasional breath of fresh air, the station runs the risks of being run by traditionalists, whether statistics make that "UK Indie" or not (which was a placeholder anyway).
Admin reply: We will not be responding to each point raised via the guestbook on this topic - since the reasons behind what has happened are not as simple as described and are more than musical choices.
Elsewhere we have pointed out that there are other places where the DJs can still be heard. We have also played out Marcelle's last show as recorded.
If listeners want to vote with their feet / ears and go elsewhere that would be a shame. Before you do it why not get in touch with some of the DJs and tell them what you like or dislike about their shows and if you have some particular artists that you would like to recommend then include that as well.
If you do not want to listen the the Festive 50 ... then don't! It is consistently the most listened to show of the year and our server usually hits maximum limits during it and is a driver to having more people listen to the shows around it ... so having a few people who tune out during it and either listen to shows on MixCloud or somewhere else or go off and do something else would actually help!
