Cool Britannia takes a look at one of the UK’s most influential bands. At the forefront of the Manchester music scene, and paving the way for the majority of the Britpop bands, the Stone Roses have just announced a new tour. Surely, the...
Today is the 23rd April. A special day for the English. It’s St. George’s Day AND Shakespeare’s birthday. Join us on Cool Britannia for a joint celebration of tunes related to two of England’s greatest cultural icons....
Bond is back in Innsbruck! Filming is over, Daniel Craig is no longer in Tirol, but Cool Britannia is here to whet your appetite for the upcoming movie release in Austrian cinemas on the 6th November. Grab yourself a martini (shaken, not stirred)...
Relax and enjoy some of the ‚dreamiest‘ songs around. With music provided by: Johnny Hates Jazz – Shattered Dreams New Order – Dream Attack The Monkees – Daydream Believer Dream Academy – Life in a Northern...
Whether you are a royalist or a republican, you cannot deny Queen Elizabeth II’s achievement of recently becoming the UK’s longest-ever serving monarch. However, this show is not a celebration of her life or achievements, but rather a...
What does ‚home‘ mean to you? Cool Britannia visited the ‚Neuer Heimatfilm‘ festival in Freistadt and put this question to a number of film directors, musicians and film fans. Tune in to hear their answers, supported by a...
Our latest show featured an interview with Iain McCallum, visiting Innsbruck on the final leg of his 5-week tour of the US and Europe. With the aid of his chosen tracks, Iain tells us why each song reminds of some of his selected destinations...
Tonight’s show takes you on trip to some of those memorable places mentioned by a selection of our favourite musicians. Featured tracks: Aztec Camera – Good Morning Britain Stiff Little Fingers – Alternative Ulster Electric Light...
Join Cool Britannia for a selection of the internet’s best musical mashups. With music from The Beatles, Van Halen, Tears For Fears, New Order, The Beastie Boys, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, Snow Patrol, The Police, Massive Attack,...
The sun is out and temperatures are rising. The ice cream shops are full and clothing is disappearing. Join Cool Britannia for a cool celebratory mix of summery tunes from the following artists: The Beatles – Here Comes The Sun Bad Manners...
Our follow-up show to ‚Cool Bro-tannia‘ goes to the USA and plays a wonderful selection of tracks by musical siblings. And girls are definitely allowed this time! With music from: The Beach Boys – California Girls The Ronettes...
Most musicians form bands with their schoolfriends, or even respond to adverts in the local press. These guys decided to keep it in the family. Join us for a selection of tracks by musical siblings. It’s not ‚Brothers in Arms‘,...
A film special, digging into the archives of classic tunes from the best of British and Irish cinema, coupled with an extensive interview with the IFFI’s festival manager, who’ll be giving us the lowdown on this year’s film...
The month of April is famous for its strange weather. Join us for a look at some the coolest tunes dealing with April’s weather. Garbage – Only Happy When It Rains Travis – Why Does It Always Rain On Me? Del Amitri – Spit...
