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Hello and welcome to the Riff Monkey's festival playlist I thought as all the festivals have been cancelled this year that I would play some of my favourite moments at festivals most of which I can proudly say I was actually at. So crack open a cider, put on your wellies and let's take a "trip" down memory lane With songs played at festivals such as Glastonbury, Reading, The Asian Dub Foundation, Eels, Faith No More, Jane's Addiction, Pink Floyd, Pixies, Pop Will Eat Itself, Public Enemy, Rage Against the Machine, Skunk Anansie, Cypress Hill, Dread Zeppelin, The Cure and of course the one and only Mr David Bowie. So enjoy yourselves and let's all look forward to being able to go to new festies very soon.

Hey guys, hope you are enjoying the sun as much as you can, it's as hot as hell here in Spain but don't worry coz we got some chilled out vibes for your ass in the form of "Rap en Español" That's right I will be joined by the very talented Rapper and artist Jazztufak aka Pierro from Gran Canaria to show us some of his favourite and most inspirational hip hop tracks of all time. We are currently working on a new album that will be available soon so at the end of the show I will be debuting the first single From the album "Oriental Flow", so tune in tonight to Mix106fm for the latest Riff Monkeys podcast and come chill with us Ya'll.

Hello guys. Yes are still on lockdown but we are getting closer to being allowed back to normality. The light is very much at the end of the tunnel. On tonight's show I will be spinning some of the best tracks I have heard during lockdown of the Dub Reggae and drum and bass variety from such talented people like Dub FX, brand new music from Dub Pistols, Asian Dub Foundation, Zombie Cat. Father Funk, Slynk. General Levy. Terrahawk, Ed Solo, Document One, to name a few, oh and some weirdo called Mrfreaklips. so remember Don't give up and stay strong and as they say in Spain "ya queda poco" Sending out truck loads of love to you all of you from the Riff Monkeys team at mix 106 fm ya'll Tune in tonight from 10 pm (9 pm UK) Gibraltar to Nerja on 106 fm or globally on www.radiomix106.com

Hi guys, Hope you are well. In today's show I have put together some great tracks that I think reflect the current situation quite nicely even though it's far from a nice situation. Things are definitely getting better though and we need to keep it positive so tune in tonight to Mix 106 fm or online at radiomix106.com for some great music with me Dj freaklips. BOOM! Tune in tonight from 10 pm (9 pm UK) Gibraltar to Nerja on 106 fm or globally on www.radiomix106.com

Hello hello once again from the Riff Monkeys podcast This week i will be chatting to some more Folks From around the world and finding out how everyone is coping in this unprecedented global event. I will be chatting to Gareth Owen/Dixon and Sami James from Estepona. Tomas Jeckyll Over in stockholm Sweden And Mr David Dalby up in Newcastle. With Tunes From the Likes of. Father Funk, Joe Cocker, Stevie Wonder, Die Antwoord, Ancient Astronauts And Beth Hart, this is Dj Freaklips Hoping you are all well. And remember, There is light at the end of the tunnel and we get by with a little help from our friends so keep in touch with each other. Tune in every Tuesday from 10 pm (9 pm UK) Gibraltar to Nerja on 106 fm or globally on www.radiomix106.com

Ok guys it's Tuesday again and time for another Riff Monkeys podcast. In this episode I will be calling some of the people closest to me and finding out how they are coping with being locked up for a month and playing the songs that make them feel better. So Join me Dj Freaklips and some very special people every Tuesday from 10 pm (9 pm UK) Gibraltar to Nerja on 106 fm or globally on www.radiomix106.com

Well guys believe it or not this is episode 50 and I wish it were under different circumstances and I could have some special guests in but unfortunately we are still on lockdown so, as you are all trapped in your house I thought why not play some house music which surprisingly as a DJ I don't really tend to play much but am gonna be mixing some of my favourites today just for you. So get up and dance or sit down and chill as i take you on a journey through MY house while you are stuck in yours. Every Tuesday from 10 pm (9 pm UK) Gibraltar to Nerja on 106 fm or globally on www.radiomix106.com

Hey guys, I hope you are all doing well and getting through this lockdown as best you can. In tonight's Riff monkeys podcast I will be playing some of my favourite chilled out tracks to make you feel calm and relaxed in these troubling times with tracks from the likes of: The Thievery Corporation, Easy Allstars, Urban Species, Snowy, Sublime Rinocerose, Prince Fatty, etc, etc, you get the idea. No subject, no politics, lot's of reggae (obviously) no ranting from me, just chilled out vibes for chilled out people, or should I say chilled "in" people. We are gonna get through this. Be strong. Bless you all. Peace and love from the Riff Monkeys team. Every Tuesday from 10 pm (9 pm UK) Gibraltar to Nerja on 106 fm or globally on www.radiomix106.com

Me and Jameson coming at you with requests tonight from some of our dear friends out there in quarantine. We are here for ya guys don't give in to Fear and stay safe, Oh and don't be a dick at the supermarket. Every Tuesday from 10 pm (9 pm UK) Gibraltar to Nerja on 106 fm or globally on www.radiomix106.com

Hello you wonderful people. It's Tuesday again and guess who has joined me in the studio???? Yes Sami is back for a cheeky little podcast and we are gonna be ruthlessly judging some new tracks covering various genres such as the return of Mr Eminem, Noel Gallagher, The DMA's, The Asian Dub Foundation, Talvin Singh, Rainbow Maniacs, Flapsandwich, Sleaford Mods, and the amazing Father Funk. And not forgetting The 'Twat of the Week' who this week is the recently incarcerated mr Harvey Weinstein. Tuesdays from 10 pm (9 pm UK) Gibraltar to Nerja on 106 fm or globally on www.radiomix106.com

Well ok here we are again. It's Tuesday evening so must be time for some more Riff monkey business. So let us continue the journey into the world of The mighty Public Enemy. Today I will be looking at the next 3 albums in the incredible Discography of one of the most prolific Hip Hop groups of all time. 'Fear of a Black Planet', 'Apocalypse 91 ... The Enemy Strikes Black' and 'Muse Sick n Hour Mess Age'. It's gonna be funky, it's gonna be political, but most of all it's gonna be REAL. Every Tuesday from 10 pm (9 pm UK) Gibraltar to Nerja on 106 fm or globally on www.radiomix106.com

Ok guys so today I'm gonna kickstart a new series. Last week was Part 3 of the "What the Funk" podcasts and this week sees the start of my "Gods of Rap" series starting with the one and only PUBLIC ENEMY. Inevitably at some point these two genres are going to meet as Hip Hop was overwhelmingly influenced by Funk and my god are we gonna have some fun along the way. Starting with tunage from the first 2 Public Enemy albums."Yo Bum Rush the Show" and "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back". Let me take you on a journey to the very heart of Hip Hop and Rap.

Ok guys. It's me again, Dj freaklips back once again like a lemonade plaster. To say this week's show is gonna be funky is a criminal understatement. For this show is all about Parliament, (And no I don't mean that bunch of entitled and out of touch private school toffs that claim to run the country) I am of course talking about George Clinton's "other band", So strap in to the mothership and get yourself connected as we explore outer space with the funkiest Mofos on (and off) the planet. Every Tuesday from 10 pm (9 pm UK) Gibraltar to Nerja on 106 fm or globally on www.radiomix106.com

Well I hope you like the funk because Part 2 of my funk odyssey is a little intro to the amazing talented and funky individual known as Mr George Clinton arguably one of the main pioneers of funk. A selection of his most influential work from a massive collection of songs. Sometimes strange, sometimes political but always damn funky. So join me and get your funk on with George Clinton and ONE of his bands Funkadelic.

Hello you beautiful people. Today's show is all about one of the best loved types of music out there. I am of course talking about FUNK. There are so many types of funk and so many derivatives that it is hard to keep up but don't worry for I am here to either clear things up or make the matter even worse so tune in at 10 pm local time to Mix 106 fm and get your funk on with the likes of. Father Funk, A Skills, Fort Knox Five. Funk Ferret. Kraak & Smaak. and the Flow Dynamics. You know where, We know how. Mix106fm ya'll.

Hello you lovely people. This episode of the show is all about the immensely influential and pioneering musician and political activist that was Fela Anikulapo Kuti (15 October 1938 – 2 August 1997) An incredible multi-instrumentalist and creator of the Afrobeat genre. So join me tonight in a celebration of a very talented and much respected musician as I continue my mission to bring you some of the most important music known to man or woman (or whatever your chosen gender).

Happy New Year to one and all, we are officially in the future. This week I will be concluding my Talking Heads tribute and playing some of their best loved songs from the albums. Remain in Light (1980), Speaking in Tongues (1983), Little Creatures (1985), True Stories (1986), and Naked from 1988 So sit back and enjoy the Talking Heads in all their strange and wonderful glory. Every Tuesday from 10 pm (9 pm UK) Gibraltar to Nerja on 106 fm or globally on www.radiomix106.com

Hello and welcome once again to the Riff Monkey's podcast with me Bryan Wells. This week I am proud to bring you an introduction to the incredibly talented bunch of musicians known as The Talking heads. Formed when I was just one year old back in 1975 they have gone on to influence an incredible array of bands and are one of those groups that I just couldn't imagine life without if you know what I mean, Well if you don't then hopefully you will soon. So sit back and rel...... no, no, no, GET UP AND DANCE to one of the funkiest bands to ever come out of the 70's the Mighty Talking Heads and don't forget to click on the link to see one of the best performances ever captured on film.

This week on the Riff Monkeys podcast you are in for a treat (if you like drum and bass that is) I will be mixing a live session of some of the best drum and bass discoveries I have made this year while djing my set in Louie Louie in Estepona with such inspirational artists as. Shy FX. Basscoffee. Barrington Levy. The Prototypes, Chase and Status, Dealta Heavy, Father Funk, Rudimental, mixing James Brown, Tom Jones etc., etc., you get the picture. The most mixed mix I have ever mixed so tune in tonight at 10pm and give your ears a filthy dirty drum and bass treat with me Dj Freaklips. Gibraltar to Nerja on 106 fm or globally on www.radiomix106.com

This show is all about the Seattle Grunge scene from the mid 80s to the mid 90s With such incredible artists as Dinosaur Jr, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Blind Melon, Alice in Chains, Mad Season and of course the mighty Pixies. So join us tonight at 10 pm on mix 106 fm and give your ears a treat by blasting out the cobwebs with some of the most powerful music ever conceived. So join us and let us shine a light on some of the music you may have missed from the musically wonderful 1990s in the U to the K. Gibraltar to Nerja on 106 fm or globally on www.radiomix106.com

This show is all about the 90s british alternative indie/punk/rock scene. A broad genre we know but that's the nature of good music and we here at Riff Monkeys HQ are not shy of stepping outside the box. On the show are such luminaries as Skunk Anansie, Mansun with 808 State, Daisy Chainsaw, The Super Furry Animals, Carter USM, Compulsion and the Senseless Things. So join us and let us shine a light on some of the music you may have missed from the musically wonderful 1990s in the U to the K.

Hello all you lovely people. In this episode Kenny and I will be nattering on about the Isle of Wight again as there was too much to talk about for only one show. This week concentrating more on the festivals held on the island in 1968, 1969 and 1970. Featuring such heavyweights as The Who, Hendrix, The Doors, etc and we shall be playing tracks by The Lowlives. The Who, Leonard Cohen. Jimi Hendrix and Jackson Analogue. Very high ratio of chat to music content again but we got a LOT to say about our beloved island. So join us and get learning musical stuff ya'll!

Ok people it's that time again. In this episode of the Riff Monkeys' show is all about the Isle of wight, a subject close to our hearts as it is the place we both grew up and love dearly. Steeped in musical history (as well as the normal kind) and boasting a LOT of great talent and musical events for all genres and tastes. We will be delving into the isle of wight festivals old and new and playing some of our favorite tracks by such incredible artists as Level 42, Gweido, Gareth Icke, Champs, The Bees, The Operators and of course the ball of positive energy that is Mr Derek Sandy. So join us for an island odyssey you will never forget with those cheeky Riff Monkeys.

In this episode the Riff Monkeys will be bringing you some of the best music known to man from a little black country town called Stourbridge in the West Midlands which in the early 80's churned out 3 of the best indie punk bands ever to grace the airwaves and creating their very own scene within a scene called Grebo. Kicking off with the incredible Pop Will Eat Itself aka PWEI aka The Poppies. Then moving on to Ned's Atomic Dustbin and finishing up with the unstoppable Wonder Stuff aka The Stuffies. Great bands and lots of new music to discover for you lucky listeners on the best Radio station the costa del sol has to offer Radio Mix 106fm.

Oh my! What a show we got, you lucky, lucky monkeys. Join The Riff Monkeys as we will be presenting to you the genius of music and musical genius in all its many forms and spaces. Music such as the incredible Pegboard_Nerds, Lowlives, Soften The Glare, Sleaford Mods, The Prodigy, Terrence & Phillip, The Defiled and Dj Shadow. Warning: May contain elevated amounts of dirty, filthy drum and bass ....... and monkey nuts. Join in the fun from 10 pm (9 pm UK time) from Gibraltar to Nerja on 106 fm, or worldwide on www.radiomix106.com.

Hello You Lucky people. On tonight's show join me Bryan Wells (dj freaklips) and my good friend Mr Kenny Lyon as we play some of our favourite game changing tracks, pushing through as many genres as we possibly can in one hour. We have some amazing tunes on tonight's show from the likes of Carter the Unstoppable Sex Machine, Skindred, Cycle, Battles, Prophets of Rage, Tribal Seeds, The Joy Formidable, Marie Davidson with Soulwax, and Chinese Man Basically our mission (which we totally accept) is to play some of the best and most original music out there from independent unsigned acts right through to stadium filling supergroups and we cordially invite all of you along for the ride. So get in and get ready for some musical treats from the Riff monkeys team here at Radio Mix 106

Tonight's episode of Riff Monkeys is the last of three shows focusing on British alternative electronic punk, dub, Ragga, drum and bass collective known as the Asian Dub Foundation. Politics you can dance to. Such an amazing and critically underrated band that I just had to do a show (or 3) about them. Never has a band spoken to me as much as the ADF and i really hope they hit a chord with all you.

Hello you lucky people. In tonight's show join me, Bryan Wells, as I bring you part 2 of the Asian Dub Foundation special and hear some of the best music I personally have ever heard in my life. From the raw politics, genius lyricism and award winning "Community Music" and the groundbreaking and forward thinking "Enemy of the Enemy" to the hard hitting metamorphosis that is "Tank". With Collaborations such as Sinead O'Connor, Ghetto Priest and Adrian Sherwood of On U sound system. It's gonna be a veritable treat for your ears and as the anarchist Emma Goldman once said "If I can't dance, It's not my revolution" Enjoy.

Tonight's episode of the Riff Monkeys podcast is the final of our 3-part Smashing Pumpkins specials. And what a show we got for you. It's slightly longer than usual because we had a lot of music to squeeze in so sit back and relax as my good friend Kenny Lyon and myself dive into the strange and wonderful world of Mr Billy Corgan and Co. WARNING. High doses of Alternative rock that may change your perspective of contemporary music forever. The Riff Monkeys are Bryan Wells Wells (djfreaklips), Sami James and Kenny Lyon. New shows EVERY week where we chat about the best music known (or unknown) to man and beast, and occasional band specials (like this one) to highlight the back catalogues of amazing overlooked music in a world full of Pop icon emptiness. Real Music by Real People, Cheers. The Riff Monkeys gang

This week's episode is all about the first 2 albums by the incredibly powerful British/Asian punk/rock/Ragga/Jungle/Dub/drum and bass collective known as the Asian Dub Foundation This Band helped shape my musical tastes and influenced me immensely throughout the 90's and 2000's and still stay strong to this very day. So if you like conscious lyrics and political statements in your music and like to have a nice dance doing so then tune in tonight and you can hear for yourself exactly why the ADF are one of Great Britain's best kept secrets.

In this week's episode of the Riff Monkeys podcast Sami James and Bryan Wells will be listening to some of this summer's hottest alternative song releases (pun intended) and judging them accordingly. It's so hot here on the Costa del Sol right now that we can hardly even speak but we managed to string a few sentences together just for you guys and even returned to our irregularly scheduled Twat of the Week who this week is Jeffrey Epstein. "topical" with Songs by Tool, DJ Shadow ft De La Soul, Of Monsters and Men, Volbeat, City and Colour, Half Moon Run, Cage the Elephant, Belle and Sebastian and a cheeky track from the new Chase and Status album.

This is part 2 of the Riff Monkeys Smashing Pumpkins special. Join Bryan and his good friend and Pumpkins fan Mr Kenny Lyon as they indulge their way through ADORE and MACHINA. The fourth and fifth albums by one of the most amazing alternative rock bands ever conceived. And then some tracks that didn't see the light of day of which there are so so many. Join us at 10 tonight on Radio Mix 106 fm or online at www.radiomix106.com, TuneIn, etc...

This episode of Riff Monkeys is part one of a Smashing Pumpkins special focusing on the early years and the first three albums. 1990's Gish. 1992's Siamese Dream and 1995's Mellon Collie and the infinite sadness while delving in to the tempestuous and chaotic relationship between all members of the band which spawned some of the best music not only that "they" ever made but some of the best alternative music of the 1990s. Join us at 10 tonight on Radio Mix 106 fm or online at www.radiomix106.com, TuneIn, etc...

This is the second part of my beastie boys special. I will be playing select songs from the last 3 albums and some collaborations/remixes Featuring Nas, Santigold and De La Soul. I will also be reading from the new beastie boys book about their Bestival appearance on the Isle of Wight in 2007.

Tonight on Riff Monkeys sees DJ Freakips shamelessly promoting his Saturday night slot at Louie Louie in Estepona Port. Tracks include the likes of. Gay Dad, Funk ferret, A Skills, Faithless, Slyde, Croatia Squad, Pendulum ft Tenor Fly, DC Breaks, Delta Heavy, Sub Focus, Roni Size, Dub Pistols and a track from the new Chase and Status album 'Back to the Jungle'. Tune in from 10pm (9 pm UK time) on 106 fm or online at www.radiomix106.com

Tune in to this episode of Riff Monkeys, which is part 2 of the lyrical genius special and we will be playing tracks from the likes of Beck, Black Grape, the Foo Fighters, Foals, Tricky, Public Enemy, AC/DC, Senser, Avicci and of course Riff Monkey favourites Sticky Fingers No Twat of the Week this week as we are tired of negativity. Sorry gang. Next week we shall get our hate on! You can listen online on www.radiomix106.com, TuneIn, Kodi, and most of the popular online radio platforms. Or listen again at www.radiomix106.com/mix-106-reloaded/, Spotify, TuneIn and other podcast directories.

Awesome episode today all about genius lyrics that sometimes get overlooked. Sami and Bryan will be playing their favourite tracks with lyrics to die for by artists such as: Sticky Fingers, Ian Brown, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Public Enemy, Scroobius Pip and Dan Le Sac. The Kings of Leon. Ben Howard and the mighty De La Soul They are Joined by Mr Kenny Lyon for the Twat of the Week which this week is future British prime minister Boris Johnson. Tune in from 10 pm on Radio Mix 106 fm (9 pm UK time) or online at www.radiomix106.com. You can also listen to previous episodes at www.radiomix106.com/mix-106-reloaded/ or on Spotify, TuneIn, and other major podcast platforms.

Tune in to this episode of Riff Monkeys This episode is all about the Beastie Boys I will be playing tracks from all of their albums and throwing in some facts and figures. Plus Mr Freaklips will be playing his own version of Sabotage that he made as a tribute to the late Adam "MCA" Youch All this from 10 pm (9 pm UK time) on Radio Mix 106 fm or www.radiomix106.com

Tonight's episode of Riff Monkeys is the inevitable shameless self promotion episode where we play some of our own songs. Music by Mrfreaklips and Sami James Twat of the week. Teresa May and her cronies. Tune in from 10 pm on Mix 106 fm or online at www.radiomix106.com

In a departure from the usual format, DJ Freaklips aka Bryan Wells presents a Drum'n'Bass dj mix.

In this week's episode Riff Monkeys are getting very excited that summer is fast approaching and they play some of their favourite summer tunes. Tracks from Finley Quaye, Faithless, Will Smith, Ice Cube, Marlena Shaw, Just Jack,The Dub Pistols, Morecheeba and the Mamas and the Papas. Twat of the Week is very well earned by Katie Price

Don't miss this episode of Riff Monkeys - episode 14. This show is about mental health and depression in the music industry Sami talks about his own struggle with being diagnosed with ADHD and depression as we delve into the most amazing tracks created by troubled musicians. Songs from Linkin park, Sinead o'Connor, The Verve, Lou Reed, Ben Howard, Ray Davies. Sticky Fingers, Syd Barrett and Nick Drake. 'Twat of the Week' is the new Royal Baby but we don't know his name yet. Tune in from Gibraltar to Nerja on 106fm or worldwide on www.radiomix106.com.

Tune in tonight to Riff Monkeys from 10 pm (9 pm UK time) This Episode is just Bryan randomly diving into some beloved tracks from his collection. Music from: Asian Dub Foundation, 47 Soul, Leftfield, Africa Bambaataa, The Disposable Heroes of Hiphopricy, Eels, Scroobious Pip and Dan Le Sac, The Dub Pistols, Public Enemy and the Rolling Stones. If you miss any of these shows don't worry, you can listen to them again on www.radiomix106.com "Reloaded"

Tonight on Riff Monkeys guest presenter Roxanne Sancto joins host Bryan "Mr Freaklips" Wells for an episode all about the ladies! Featuring tracks from The Screaming Females, Torres, Amanda Palma, Tash Sultana, Skunk Anansie, Imogen Heap, Tic Tac Toe and Alanis Morissette. Tune in from 10 pm (9 pm UK time) on Mix 106 fm or online at www.radiomix106.com.

Tonight's episode of Riff Monkeys is all about politics in music. With tracks from Rage Against The Machine, Public Enemy, Asian Dub Foundation, Credence Clearwater Revival, Stone Roses, Prophets of Rage, Muse and Ian Brown. Twat of the Week is Nigel Farage and Hero of the Week is Julian Assange. Tune in on Radio Mix 106 fm from Gibraltar to Nerja or online at www.radiomix106.com from 10 pm CET (9 pm UK time).

Tonight's episode of Riff Monkeys is all about politics in music. With tracks from Rage Against The Machine, Public Enemy, Asian Dub Foundation, Credence Clearwater Revival, Stone Roses, Prophets of Rage, Muse and Ian Brown. Twat of the Week is Nigel Farage and Hero of the Week is Julian Assange.

This episode “Artists doing covers” - Featuring: DMA'S, Jimi Hendrix, Ben Howard, Queens of the Stone Age, Rage Against The Machine, Kasabian, The Fatima Mansions, Cake and more... Twat of the Week: Conor McGregor

This weeks “Riff Monkeys Podcast” – Band Beef. Featuring music by The Stone Roses, De La Soul, The Smiths, Guns N’ Roses, Oasis, The Kinks and The Smashing Pumpkins Twat of the Week: Michael Jackson

Tune in to this week's edition of Riff Monkeys with Bryan and Sami talking all things funky! Oh, and 'Twat of the Week' is Flat Earthers... Listen from 10 pm (9 pm UK time) on 106 fm from Gibraltar to Nerja or worldwide on www.radiomix106.com, TuneIn app, etc....

In this episode Bryan and Sami are joined by Lloydy ShredoGrande and listening to The Flatliners, The Smashing Pumpkins, Sublime, Atomic Dust, The Pixies and more... Twat of the Week this episode is R. Kelly, who else!?

The angle this episode is unexpected collaborations Music from: Death in vegas/Iggy pop, Gorillaz /Sean Ryder, Cypress Hill/Pearl jam, Les Claypool/Sean Lennon, Chemical Bros/Noel Gallager, Limp Bizkit/Method Man, Skrillex/Damian Marley, Anthrax/Public Enemy, and 'Twat of the Week' is James Cordon.