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The Beat Goes On - presented by Zaph Mann

Zaph Mann
John Peel
Music
New Music
Bandcamp
Festive 51
Electronic Music
Big Blood
Sea Lion Woman
Strange Fruit
Experimental Music
Prolapse
London
Clipping
Folk Music
Melbourne
Poundland
Cumbia
Wand
Stop the Cavalry
Politics

Great radio, as per Peel, doesn't mean giving people what they want, so much as exposing them to stuff they might hate.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes100Founded15 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Episode 1070: New music from The Fall, Cinder Well, Interpol and many you've yet to know

Episode 1069: "I remember Oranges... and you remember dust" - the earworms you need.

Episode 1068: Let the thoughts of what you have read soak in as you listen as it was live

Episode 1067: "There's no comparable source (for new music) in terms of variety and quality"

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Host

Zaph Mann
Host of The Beat Goes On (presented by Zaph Mann); long-running radio curator with a focus on indie, experimental, and international music; brings humor, context, and a global listening perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • Adventurous and eclectic dive into various genres, from found sounds to post rock to noise ... Great show, enhanced by the absolute inability of the host to pronounce anything in any language other than English which makes for fun guessing of French bands names...

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MiG
    3 years ago
  • Saph is the Man

    This is a true legacy keeping podcast. Every week (and in between) fresh sounds and underestimated classics compiled by a true selectah.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThePodcastGeek
    Germany8 years ago
  • Out of this world

    Wonderful stuff, have a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TelephoneThing
    Netherlands8 years ago
  • In Memory Of John Pee

    This show is really just what you want I started listening last year and am hooked , plus they do A Festive 51 at the end of the year.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goldiethesexy 69
    United Kingdom12 years ago
  • love it

    refreshing sounds of classic music

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pauljack13
    Ireland13 years ago

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The show is seen as a go-to for truly independent and experimental sounds.
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Listeners describe the show as a refreshing, discovery-driven music journey that captures the Peel-era spirit.
Fans appreciate the global scope and the blending of commentary with long-form listening.
Audiences note the consistency in quality and a sense of community around the music discoveries.

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#26
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A music-focused radio program curates a globe-spanning, often eclectic mix of indie, experimental, and archival tracks, paired with candid host commentary and context about scenes, labels, and artists. Episodes emphasize discovery, cross-cultural collaborations, and a Peel-era sensibility, with long-form listening experiences and occasional guest appearances or deep-dives into specific scenes. Noteworthy is the host's personal curatorial voice, the emphasis on complete tracks and immersive listening, and a consistent thread of global indie and experimental music exploring nuanced textures and stories behind each release.

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The Beat Goes On launched 15 years ago and published 100 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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