UKNY For March 12: SXSW Preview

Tonight's UKNY at 11 stands at the crossroads between Pepperland and Austin, Texas. On one hand, we'll honor the legacy of producer and mentor Sir George Martin, bouncing from Kate Bush to the Beatles to his own scores, reflecting a baroque sentiment.

However, the bulk of the show is devoted to the young British bands and artists who'll be galloping down Austin's Sixth Street next week with their gear, hoping for greater recognition via a half dozen (or more) SXSW showcases and parties. Our preview will include 16-year-old north Yorkshire songwriter Billie Marten, an acolyte of both Damien Rice and John Martyn; the Hampshire teenage rockers Blaenavon; the ferocious Welsh swagger of Estrons; and Cardiff's Gwenno, who won the 2015 Welsh Music Prize for album of the year for her magnificent solo debut, Y Dydd Olaf.

Did you know that Team FUV will be at SXSW? Yes, indeedy. Read all about our SXSW Radio Day Stage broadcast.

And, as always, a David Bowie track.

Out late or asleep early? You can catch up to UKNY on demand as of Monday in the FUV weekend archives up to two weeks after broadcast.

Songs played:

1. The Beatles, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Love Remix),” Love
2. Kate Bush and Larry Adler, “The Man I Love,” The Glory of Gershwin
3. The Action, “Shadows and Reflections,” Keep On Holding On
4. George Martin, “Pepperland,” Yellow Submarine
SXSW preview:
5. Gwenno, “Fratolish Hiang Perpeshki,” Y Dydd Olaf
6. Jones, “Hoops,” Hoops EP
7. Rozi Plain, “Best Team,” Friend
8. Billie Marten, “Roots,” As Long As
9. Blaenavon, “Destiny’s Mild,” Miss World EP
10. Younghusband, “She Lies Awake,” Dissolver
11. Oscar, “Sometimes,” Cut and Paste
12. Estrons, “Make A Man,” single
13. Commonwealth Cut (Perth, Australia): Methyl Ethel, “Shadowboxing,” Oh Inhuman Spectacle
14. David Bowie, “Fame” (live), A Reality Tour