Rock with more hooks than a roll of Velcro. This was a huge week for new releases before things quietened down for the holidays, so we had singles from Billy Idol, Epica and Axel Rudi Pell, among others, as well as long-players by Lord of the Lost and Jim Peterik and World Stage – and a massive hit from Rush, just because. Keep up with the latest about the show on Twitter/X (@BethCharleswor5) and my Substack. Playlist: Rush – Red Barchetta ZP Theart – Dark to Light KMFDM – Oubliette Transatlantic Radio – Wide Awake Jim Peterik and World Stage feat. Colin Peterik – River of Music Visions of Atlantis & Warkings – Pirates & Kings Epica – Avatar – The Final Incarnation Urock feat. Ian Gillan – The Line Billy Idol – Too Much Fun Venger – Navigate the Labyrinth Axel Rudi Pell – Ghost Town Lord of the Lost – Sharp Edges

If it rocks and it’s tuneful, you’ll find it here. Singles that fit the bill this week include Big Big Train, Smith/Kotzen and Beyond the Black. Peter Goalby released a long-lost album. I’ve been enjoying watching Stray recently, so they figure in the show, as do cuts from the back catalogues of Diamond Head, Heart and Korpiklaani. Keep up to date with the latest about the show by following me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5. Playlist: Korpiklaani – Let’s Drink Smith/Kotzen – Blindsided Stray – I Believe It Lost in Hollywood feat. Of Virtue – Like a River Textures – Vanishing Twin Peter Goalby – I’ll be the One Heart – I Want Your World to Turn Wicked Leather – She is the Storm Diamond Head – In the Heat of the Night Hällas – Face of an Angel Big Big Train – The Sharpest Blade Beyond the Black – Ravens

They come in many forms, but these rock songs are all catchier than the seasonal lurgy. This week was big on singles, ranging from Michael Monroe to N2O and from The Rods to Chez Kane. Add to that some British Lion and The Raven Age, because I’ve seen both live recently, and one of my favourite Orden Ogan songs just because I can. For the latest about the show, follow me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5. Playlist: Orden Ogan – The Things We Believe In Jaime – Above and Beyond N2O – Radio Greystone Canyon – Stealing Our Freedom The Rods – Tears for the Innocent The Gems – Hot Bait Michael Monroe – Disconnected British Lion – Eyes of the Young The Veer Union – Meet Your Maker The Raven Age – Visions Chez Kane – Love Tornado FM – Tough it Out Liv Kristine – Lotus (acoustic version)

Searching far and wide to bring you the catchiest tunes in rock. That means singles from the likes of Sabaton, Joel Hoekstra’s 13 and Cyhra, albums by Cheap Trick and N.Y.C., a Saxon track I enjoyed hearing live recently and songs you know and love from Yes, Nightwish and Thunder. If this is your kind of music (and it’s always an eclectic mix, so there’s bound to be something that is), follow me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5 or at my Substack. Playlist: Yes – Going for the One Wicked Smile – Face of the Wicked N.Y.C. – Lyin’ Eyes Saxon – Street Fighting Gang Fury – In Pursuit of Destiny Joel Hoekstra’s 13 – The Fall Hokka – In the Darkness Cyhra – Box with Spirits Ginger Evil – Last Frontier Cheap Trick – Dancing with the Band Sabaton – A Tiger Among Dragons Nightwish – Passion and the Opera Thunder – I’ll be Waiting

Your round-up of everything that’s happening in all aspects of tuneful rock. This episode featured singles including Skindred, Francis RossiTune! with Beth Charlesworth, 11/11/25

Celebrating 5 years of spinning great rock melodies. This week’s edition includes singles from the Michael Schenker Group, Conquer Divide and Chez Kane, as well as album tracks courtesy of Creeper, Lunatic Soul and Aquilla and songs you’ll recognise by Twisted Sister, Genesis and Lordi. Keep up with the latest news on the show by following me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5 or reading my Substack.







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Lordi – Hard Rock HallelujahChez Kane – Tongue of LoveAusten Starr – MedusaElectric Temple – Am I Damned?Aquilla – Bound to be KingDarWin – Cry a RiverGenesis – In the BeginningFinality – HauntedConquer Divide – The Ocean Between UsCreeper – ParasiteMichael Schenker Group – It’s YouTwisted Sister – I Wanna RockLunatic Soul – Good Memories Don’t Want to Die

The place to be if you like any kind of rock, so long as it’s tuneful. This week featured singles from Beyond the Black feat. Asami, Charlotte Wessels feat. Asger Mygind and Hällas. Coldrain gave us an EP, but it was a really fruitful week for albums: Doro, Ronnie Romero and Shiraz Lane are just some of the records featured in this show. And as if that wasn’t enough, throw in some absolute classics from Pink Floyd and Billy Idol. Keep up with all the latest about the show and the rock scene in general by following me on X/Twitter (@BethCharleswor5) and my Substack.







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Pink Floyd – The Happiest Days of Our Lives/Another Brick in the Wall Part 2Charlotte Wessels feat. Asger Mygind – Backup PlanColdrain – DigitollShiraz Lane – The Ray of LightBilly Idol – Catch My FallInduction – Love KillsBeyond the Black feat. Asami – Can You Hear Me?Elettra Storm – Hero Among HeroesBangalore Choir – Sail OnRonnie Romero – Bring the RockHällas – The EmissaryDoro – Tattooed AngelsSeraina Telli – Off

Riffs, solos and vocals to keep you awake as the nights are drawing in. This week’s selection included singles from The Steve Morse Band, Venues and Gazpacho, an Unto Others EP, plus albums by Battle Beast, Wings of Steel and Sabaton. We paid tribute to the late, great Ace Frehley, as well as rocking out to some classic Meat Loaf and The Who. Keep up with what’s going on with the show and in the music world more generally, by following me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5 and reading my Substack.







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Meat Loaf – Paradise by the Dashboard LightWings of Steel – Lights Go OutUnto Others – They Came from SpaceFirelighters – My Time Will ComeGazpacho – We Are StrangersSapient Scar – Weak is the WeaponVenues – DualityThe Steve Morse Band feat. Eric Johnson – TexUSKiss – Shock MeBloodbound – As Empires FallBattle Beast – Twilight CabaretSabaton – Maid of SteelThe Who – Love Ain’t for Keeping

This week’s selection of all kinds of melodic rock brings you singles including Sirenia, Treat and Jet Jaguar, as well as albums from the likes of Atomic Rooster, Purpendicular and even Testament, whom I never thought I’d play. We commemorate the late Edward Reekers and John Lodge, plus there’s some Amaranthe and The Night Flight Orchestra, just because. Keep up with the latest on the show by following me on Twitter/X@BethCharleswor5.







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Amaranthe – Massive AddictiveJohn 5 – A Hollywood StoryPurpendicular – BannedGlasya – Hunt of the HauntedSirenia – Nightside DenAtomic Rooster – Rebel DevilKayak – SeagullJet Jaguar – Mach 10Testament – Meant to BeTreat – One Minute to BreatheThe Night Flight Orchestra – Servants of the AirThe Moody Blues – Nights in White Satin

Your weekly visit to the earwormery. This week brought us singles including Lord of the Lost, DarkTribe and Jim Peterik and World Stage, plus albums from the likes of the Michael Schenker Group, Time’s Forgotten and Dirkschneider and the Old Gang. Additionally, I played one of Stevie Nicks’ duets, a Girlschool classic and some topical Disturbed. Keep up to speed on everything that’s happening with the show by following me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5.







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Stevie Nicks & Tom Petty – Stop Draggin’ My Heart AroundDarkTribe – From Star to DustAngus McSix – The Fire of YoreCircu5 – Infinite Lucid Geometric Fever DreamTime’s Forgotten – Places of HealingDefences – Lithium KissLord of the Lost – One of Us Will be NextDisturbed – Never AgainJim Peterik & World Stage feat. Jason Scheff – The Cadence of ThingsMichael Schenker Group – Flesh and BoneDirkschneider & the Old Gang – Metal SonsGirlschool – Hit and RunCory Marks – Empty Bottles