No, you’re not imaging things, it’s actually Christmas time again…what happened to 2013? To celebrate the festive season Built for Speed does their traditional double act with the last two shows of the year. This week on Friday 20th December it’s the Built For Speed “Christmas Special” where we play some of our favourite Christmas songs from the likes of
Read moreThis week on Built For Speed we take a look at the inspiring story of opera singer Paul Potts as we review feel good film One Chance. Also, Vince Vaughan tones down the crazy guy shtick in his latest role as the remarkably fertile Delivery Man. There’s plenty of fine music with new tracks from American Punks Parkay Courts, some
Read moreThis week on Built For Speed we review the biggest blockbuster currently on our cinema screens The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. We also look at the fascinating documentary Twenty Feet from Stardom which examines the careers and aspirations of rock’s greatest back-up singers. There’s plenty of fine music including a tribute to Freddie Mercury and a fine selection of new music including
Read moreBuilt For Speed – Playlist – Friday 22nd November 2013 THE POWDERMONKEYS – I thank you. (Aus) THE BRONX – Ribcage. SUEDE – It starts and ends with you. KINGS OF LEON – Supersoaker. SEBADOH – Keep the boy alive. THE REPLACEMENTS – Alex Chilton. REM – South Central Rain. HUSKER DU – Don’t want to know if you are
Read moreThis week on Built For Speed we take a look at two very different films, the Wikileaks drama The Fifth Estate and the latest prank-fest from Johnny Knoxville of Jackass fame, Bad Grandpa. We also have plenty of fine music with a look at some of the great bands who defined the 1980’s as well as more contemporary tunes from
Read moreBuilt For Speed – Playlist – Friday 8th November 2013 THE RAMONES – The KKK took my baby away. REDD KROSS – Blow you a kiss in the wind. JEREMY NEALE – In tranger times. (Aus) THE VELVET UNDERGROUND – I heard her call my name. THE ARCADE FIRE – Afterlife. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN – Streets ofPhiladelphia. THE KILLERS – Shot
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