1 hour 58 minutes | Friday, 17 April 2026
Welcome to Episode 111 of the Musical Circle, hosted, co-produced, and directed by Ben Charles. This is the 2nd showcase episode of the year and our 4th Alternatives episode of the Alternatives showcase series on the Musical Circle. Ben puts together a musical story within this episode that not only deals with redemption but also reflection and the hope of satisfaction. Ben returns to 100% mental capacity as the Musical Circle returns to weekly episodes for real this time. Here are all the songs in this episode: 1. Heavy - The Marias (from their 2021 album Cinema)2. Trying Times - James Blake (from his 2026 album Trying Times)3. Green Eyes - Arlo Parks (from their 2021 album Collapsed In Sunbeams)4. Needed You - Active Child (2026)5. Echo From The Flames - Tom Misch (from their 2026 album Full Circle)6. How Hard Can It Be? - by the singer Slowe (2026)7. To Ease You - Men I Trust (from their 2025 album Equus Caballus)8. Don't Call My Name - Skinshape (from their 2017 album Live and Love)9. I Just Wanna Shine - Fitz and the Tantrums (from their 2019 album All The Feels)10. Bad Dream - Wallows (from their 2024 album Model)11. Carousel - Cannons (from their 2026 album Everything Glows)12. To Kingdom Come - Passion Pit (from their 2009 album Manners)13. Cherry Blossom - Empire Of The Sun (from their 2024 album Ask That God)14. Lucky Again - Lykke Li (2026)15. How Can I Make It Ok? - Wolf Alice (from their 2021 album Blue Weekend)16. Snap Out Of It - Arctic Monkeys (from their 2013 album A.M.) 17. Social Cues - Cage The Elephant (from their 2019 album Social Cues)18. Dashboard - Modest Mouse (from their 2007 album We Were Gone Before The Ship Sank)19. Ode To My Family - The Cranberries (from their 1994 album No Need To Argue)20. Heaven Or Las Vegas - Cocteau Twins (from their 1990 album Heaven Or Las Vegas)21. This Is The Life - Two Door Cinema Club (from their 2010 album Tourist History)22. It All Feels Right - Washed Out (from their 2013 album Paracosm)23. My Kind Of Woman - Mac DeMarco (from their 2012 album called Two or 2) 24. The Ghost Inside - Broken Bells (from their 2010 album Broken Bells)25. Birch Tree - Strawberry Guy (from their 2019 album Taking My Time To Be)The Musical Circle returns on the 23rd of April, or April 23rd, 2026, with episode 112 titled, "New Purpose, Same Mission"Credits:Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Jasmine, Derek (our new advisor), 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 CharlesProduced By: Melissa Rodriguez, Ben Charles, and Jasmine NicholsSound Engineer: Elizabeth HughesAdvisors to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes, Jasmine Nichols, and Derek WilliamsSpecial Contributors: John Rogers and Kevin TrumanDirected By: Ben Charles