The Age Of Expansion (Episode 88)

Welcome to Episode 88 of the Musical Circle, hosted and directed by Ben Charles. Ben calms down after a crazy 2nd anniversary episode to give everyone some interesting music. Ben finally announces that on episode 90 of the Musical Circle, there will be a 2nd Musical Circle Unplugged episode on the 25th of September, which will be in 2 weeks. Ben also introduces and debuts two brand new sections of the Musical Circle, with the sections being named The British Scene Section and the Fall Favorites Section, respectively. Ben debuts new musicians on this episode as well. including the following: Venna, Jasper Hodges, Alicia Clara, Hope Winter, and the band Coral Moons. Here are all the songs for this episode:Weekly Favorites Section1. Don't Cry, Put Your Head On My Shoulder - Tom Odell (from his 2025 album called A Wonderful Life)2. Divine Feelings - Vance Joy (2025)3. Demons - Imagine Dragons (from their 2012 album called Night Visions)4. The Dead Dance - Lady Gaga (2025)British Scene Section (NEW SECTION) (All Songs from England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, all in this section)5. You Got A Friend - Elmiene (from his 2025 album called Heat The Streets)6. If You Love Her (Slowed Version) - Tokyo Tea Room (2025)7. Twisting - Venna featuring Leon Thomas (from Venna's 2025 album called MALIK)8. Eternal Reflections - Venna featuring Yussef Dayes (from Venna's 2025 album called MALIK)Soul Section9. On and On - Erykah Badu (1996, but on her 1997 album Baduizm)10. Share My World - Mary J. Blige (from her 1997 album also called Share My World)11. Save Room - John Legend (from his 2006 album called Once Again)12. The Power - Curtis Harding (from his 2025 album called Departures and Arrivals: Adventures Of Captain Curt)Free Space Song: Give A Little Bit - by the band Supertramp (from their 1977 album Even In The Quietest Moments)Fall Favorites Section (NEW SECTION)14. Come A Little Closer - Cage The Elephant (from their 2013 album called Melophobia)15.  Just Like A Movie - Wallows (2019)16. Fade Into You - Mazzy Star (from their 1993 album So Tonight That I Might See)17. Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer (from their 1997 album also called Sixpence None The Richer)Under the Radar Section18. Here And Now - Jasper Hodges (from his 2025 EP called British Summertime) 19. Apartment - Coral Moons (2025)20. Small Talk - Hope Winter (2025)21. So Cool - Alicia Clara (from her 2025 album called Nothing Dazzled)Good Vibes Section22. Fire + Ice - Purple Disco Machine featuring Jake Shears (2025)23. Take Me Home (Tiesto Remix) - Jess Glynne and Tiesto (2015)24. She Sells Sanctuary - The Cult (from their 1985 album called Love)The Musical Circle returns on the 18th of September, or September 18th, 2025, with episode 89, titled, "All In The Game"Credits:Special Thanks to the Following: Rhys Jones, the owner of Rainbow Radio Wales, Alex, Michael, John, Tristen, Jasmine, 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 CharlesProducers and Editors: Melissa Rodriguez, Jasmine Nichols, Kevin Truman, and Elizabeth Hughes Sound Engineer: Elizabeth HughesAdvisors to the Director: Elizabeth Hughes, Kevin Truman, and John RogersDirected By: Ben Charles