Rednex released ‘Glad Rags Jug’ at the end of October. Rednex celebrated their first worldwide hit with their début single ‘Cotton Eye Joe’ in 1994. It still fills dance floors and is played by radioRead More

ICR welcomes another new programme to it’s schedule this week with the debut of “The Get Down” presented by DJ Sledgehammer on Sunday between 1-2PM. In spite of his name, DJ Sledgehammer will be playingRead More

Attic Theory have released new single ‘Narrow Lines’ in aid of charity CALM. The award-winning alternative groove rockers release their moving new single ‘Narrow Lines’. It’s their second single from their highly anticipated forthcoming débutRead More

This Tuesday (22nd) sees the return of the Alan J Show after a 3 year hiatus to the ICR airwaves. Catch Alan 5-6PM with his blend of new & classic rock! More Posts for Show:Read More

On 28th October, Ellen Williams released ‘World in Union’. Welsh classical crossover star Ellen Williams brings a new and powerful take on the classic hit song ‘World in Union’, with a lush and emotional orchestralRead More

The Badly Behaved released ‘Govinda Jaya Jaya’ on 16th October. Richard von Kalmar was born in Cologne with German-South African roots, and grew up in the Lebanon, Italy, Malawi, Scotland and South Africa. At theRead More

The Tope team are a charity who support 13-18 year-olds in Ipswich who are currently in an abusive situation or are struggling with the memories of one. They can be reached via Instagram or byRead More

Jasmine Jethwa has recently released ‘Golden’. Jasmine Jethwa’s journey to singing begins in a melting pot of Western and Indian culture. She has a mesmerising, natural command for melody and harmonies. Influenced by the personalRead More

Ipswich Community Radio welcomes Andy’s Records presented by Andy Leggett to our airwaves on Mondays 9-10PM. For anyone of a certain vintage, the name Andy’s Records will evoke fond memories of pocket money spent atRead More

‘Far Away’ is by Chantz Marie. Chantz Marie is Ipswich born and now London based, and that’s all I know about this track.   On 30th September, Ives Electric released ‘Raw’. Ives Electric (/ˌiːv ɪˈlɛktrɪk)Read More

Tommy Stoneberg released his new single, ‘I’m Searching’ on 28th September. We’ve previously heard ‘This Time’ (Week 45, May 2022), ‘Praying’ (Week 52, June 2022) and ‘Dance’ (Week 59, August 2022) Singer-songwriter Tommy Stoneberg isRead More

Surrender Hill have released a double album, ‘Just Another Honky Tonk in a Quiet Western Town’. ‘Quiet Town is from that album. For years, Robin Dean Salmon and Afton Seekins made their living on theRead More

Last year Sarah McQuaid released her album ‘The St Buryan Sessions’. ‘Autumn Leaves’ is from that album. We’ve listened to three tracks from this album already. (‘The Tug of the Moon’ (Week 28, January 2022)Read More

Two of our recent trainees make their broadcasting débuts on ICR this Friday (30th). Wendy G (right) presents “Music, Memories & Moods” at 11AM with some classic soul, pop & jazz from some iconic artists.Read More

On 9th September, Starlett and Big John released ‘Straight 58’. It’s been just three years since guitarist Big John Talley and singer Starlett Boswell happened to meet. But in that relatively short time, they haveRead More

Back in August, beaux released ‘benadryl’. We’ve heard from beaux before – ‘Guard Down’ (Week 20, November 2021) and ‘Fall Forward’ (Week 22, November 2021). Rising alt-pop prodigy beaux returns with his first new musicRead More

Oliver Malcolm’s ‘Act Two’ EP is out on September 16th. ‘Martian Man’ is the first single from that EP. Musical disruptor, Oliver Malcolm, has released his new single ‘Martian Man’. The track introduces his upcomingRead More

Mason Via released ‘Big City’ on 25th August. Mason Via is proud to present his new album, ‘New Horizons’, from which ‘Big City’ is taken. You might know Mason as the newest member of OldRead More

East Anglia UFO Group present: Leo Lindsey and his dual talk. Towers on the Ground Leo’s first talk gives his opinion on the twin towers alleged structural failure. He was a building constructor for 58Read More

mUmbo released ‘Don’t Even Mind the Rain’ on August 12th. London-based band mUmbo was formed in 2021 by solo artists Doug MacGowan and Emma Semple. Their début album, ‘I Fly With Swallows’, released last year,Read More

SBTRKT, with Leilah, have released ‘Ghost’. Following the release of returning statement ‘Bodmin Moor’ and the ‘Ruff + Ready’ junglist excursion ‘Miss The Days’, SBTRKT reveals a new layer to this compelling chapter with theRead More

I remember listening in to VIC Radio’s first ever weekend broadcast from the caravan in Christchurch Park in 1989. I stumbled across Isaac’s show, loved the music & was very impressed that he read outRead More

L J Coon has released ‘Pretty Blue Eyes – Pretty Blue Eyes’. L J Coons says, “The Local Print use to post songs with chords above the lyrics every Sunday morning. So, Go ahead …Read More

On 1st July, Tom Collins released ‘Another Cigarette’. Tom Collins is a 24-year-old singer songwriter from nowhere town, North Wales. His heartfelt songs, infuse a youthful pop flavour with indie rock singalongs. Tom has becomeRead More

We Three Kings released ‘The Criminal’ on 22nd July. We Three Kings are a no-nonsense three-piece rock ’n’ roll band from Manchester, with a sound that blends fuzzed up blues-rock into three minute mini miraclesRead More

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of two figures who were instrumental in the development of Ipswich Community Radio. Isaac Turay (left) was involved with ICR from day one.Read More

Hotel California released ‘Greater Love’ on 18th July. We’ve previously heard ‘The World Wants Peace’ (Week 38, March 2022) by Hotel California. ‘Greater Love’ is the opening track and first single from Hotel California’s thirdRead More

Back in June, Jessy Howe released ‘Eternal’. We’ve heard previous tracks by Jessy Howe. (‘I Am Love’ with Valentina Velkova in October 2021 (week 18); ‘Soul Food’ with Vikings of Blue in September 2021 (weekRead More

On June 21st Dayglow released ‘Then It All Goes Away’ Dayglow is back with details of life-affirming new album ‘People In Motion’. It will be out on October 7th. New single, ‘Then It All GoesRead More

Back in May Alex Uhlmann released ‘Only For a Minute’. Alex Uhlmann has left his mark across Europe; gold and platinum records in Italy, music awards in the UK, and important recognitions for his restaurantRead More

Sunstroke Rain released their album, ‘Spark’, on 11th June. ‘Mad Men’ is from that album. New and distinctive, with deft craftsmanship and right on the nose lyrics, and all wrapped up in a refined andRead More

Tommy Stoneberg has recently released ‘Praying’. Singer-songwriter Tommy Stoneberg is originally from Africa but now lives in London. He’s been evolving his music career since singing in the school choir at the age of 7.Read More

‘Game of Life’ is by MP Grey and features Rudiger. We’ve previously heard ‘Me & You’ (Week 3, July 2021) and ‘Hunt for Attractions (Week 30, January 2022) by MP Gery and Rudiger Life isRead More

Monique Barry released ‘Time’ on 30th May. Monique Barry keeps her eye on the hourglass and her talents in music’s time zone with her latest single ‘Time’. Always a musical innovator and a tuneful riskRead More

The Toxic Avenger released his latest EP, ‘Carbone Toxique’ which includes 87.6%. Award-winning French DJ and producer The Toxic Avenger has released his latest EP, ‘Carbone Toxique’ on the 20th of May. The EP isRead More

Chris Stanley released ‘This Isn’t Like the Radio’ on 6th May. Chris Stanley is a singer-songwriter, who is known equally for his commanding solo sets and energetic performances with The Prison Club Band. He drawsRead More

Katrina Swift has recently released her début single, ‘I walk the Earth’. Katrina is on Facebook.   Tone Ranger released his new album ‘Desert Rose’ on May 6th. ‘Palominio’ is the fourth track from thatRead More

Judy Pearson released ‘My Guiding Key’ at the end of April. After honing her skills in song writing over the past few years, Judy Pearson now releases her new single ‘My Guiding Key’. Judy isRead More

Lolo Zouaï has released ‘Give me a Kiss’ on 27th April. Fresh off the Future Nostalgia Tour, with Dua Lipa and Caroline Polachek, Lolo Zouaï has released her new single ‘Give Me a Kiss’. ARead More

‘Swimming Pool’ was released by Ports on 21st April. Ports show here their great sense of melody, strong lyrical ability and song writing craftsmanship, whilst maintaining their haunting signature sound. ‘Swimming Pool’ was written whilstRead More

Rhys Lewis released ‘Alone’ on April 8th. Rhys Lewis has already caught the attention of the public with his songs of heartbreak. Many of those songs have featured on some of the biggest shows onRead More

Fishburn has recently released ‘The Other Side’. Fishburn is a dance artist out of Chicago. He produces contemporary pop, electronic, dance & chill Christian music. Fishburn features various singers, styles & messages all geared towardsRead More

 The Cathodes have released ‘Dr Fell’. The Cathodes are a synth-rock band based near Manchester. They officially came up with the band name on 21st March 2020, two days before the first lock-down here inRead More

Jessy Howe has collaborated with Felix Waldispühl to record ‘Sea of Humanity’. We’ve heard previous tracks by Jessy Howe in collaboration with a other artists. ‘I Am Love’ with Valentina Velkova in October (week 18)Read More

‘London’ by The Vanities is out now. ‘London’ is the first single to be taken from the brand-new album by The Vanities entitled ‘2001’. Originally formed in Cardiff back in 2001 by Rhys Bradley (vox/guitars)Read More

 Telefis released their début album, ‘a hAnon’ on March 3rd. That album includes ‘We Need’. Telefís is a collaboration between composer/mixer/producer Garret “Jacknife” Lee and singer-lyricist-composer Cathal Coughlan. (Telefís is the Irish Gaelic word forRead More

 Heidi Serwer has released her new album ‘Palm Tree on the Drywall’ and this is the title track. Heidi Serwer is a long time performer at fund-raisers, open mics, and parties. This Chicago singer-songwriter beganRead More

‘Magic Dreamers’ by Milliel Featuring Acalântis opens the show. Milliel does have a website, at milliel.com but it’s in Portuguese! He is also on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, SoundCloud and YouTube.   On 18th February ParisRead More

Rachel Davie Lee’s EP ‘Barely Concealed’ is out now. ‘Love is in the Air’ is on that EP. It’s no secret that versatility adds an extra string to any player’s bow. For vocalist Rachel DavieRead More

Bianca released ‘Forever’ on 14th February. This is being released through THPSongs who were formed in the winter of 2010. Their sole purpose is creating new exciting music including Dance, Pop and R&B under theRead More

On January 28th ‘Strong was released by Herbie Frame. It features May Noriega. With a keen understanding for trendy and popular beats, complementary melodies and the right singing partner Herbie Frame creates high-quality, harmonious songsRead More

Tom A. Smith has released his new single ‘Dragonfly’ on 21st January. On 25th February Tom A. Smith will release his impending EP. ‘Dragonfly’ is the title track on that EP. Speaking about his débutRead More

At the end of last year Fundamental Truth released ‘Warning’. Fundamental Truth is the concept and creation of singer and songwriter Richard Wayler. The project was inspired by a long-held desire to express his feelingsRead More

OOF released Métaphysique on 10th November. It features Mike Ladd. Métaphysique is a spiritual track glorified by cult MC, Mike Ladd. It declaims an introspective plea of gratitude to God(?) between a chorus on quantumRead More