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XS Manchester - 106.1 FM, DAB & App @XSManchester

The Soundtrack to the City. Playing Manchester anthems and the best new music on 106.1 FM across GM, in town on DAB or on your Smart Speaker and Mobile App.

Joined January 2009
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To everyone who's listened over the many, many years - in all our different guises - thank you ❤️
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Jack Wood@jackandwood
20 Feb 2025
Last link on @XSManchester Thanks to everyone who let me be part of such a wonderful station, all producers and presenters and most importantly you wild listeners Much love x
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Jack Wood@jackandwood
20 Feb 2025
Let’s go! Last ever show on @XSManchester would love it if you could join me! It’s been a pleasure
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Manchester's Playlist - this morning we need songs for comedy being prescribed as a possible alternative to anti-depressants Artist/Title/Theme - what can we play at 9am? news.sky.com/story/comedy-on…

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You choose the 'Song Before 8am' on XS Manchester Category is.... One Hit Wonder Off you go 👇
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Manchester's Playlist - this morning we need songs connected to KFC - they are moving their HQ from Kentucky to Texas!!! (yes, it's one of those days) Artist/Title/Theme - what can we play at 9am? bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crkn…

KFC leaves Kentucky home for Texas

Move away from its ancestral home is part of a wider shakeup at its parent company Yum Brands.

bbc.co.uk
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You choose the 'Song Before 8am' on XS Manchester Category is.... Iconic 80s Over to you 👇
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Manchester's Playlist - this morning we need songs connected to Tilly the cat - went on a 17 mile train journey and had a lovely day trip in LONDON?! Artist/Title/Theme - what can we play at 9am? metro.co.uk/2025/02/17/adven…

'Adventurous' cat catches train for day-trip to London without owner's knowledge

'She starts banging on the door and meowing, we open it and off she goes, and we don't know when we will see her again.'

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You choose the 'Song Before 8am' on XS Manchester Category is... A fave with a story Off you go 👇
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Manchester's Playlist - this morning we need songs connected to the man in Chile who was swallowed by a whale and then got spat back out again Artist/Title/Theme - what can we play at 9am? theguardian.com/environment/…

‘I closed my eyes to brace for impact’: the man who escaped a whale’s mouth

Adrián Simancas encountered a humpback off Chile’s coast – but scientists say he was never at risk of being swallowed

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You choose the 'Song Before 8am' The A - Z concludes..... it's Z Over to you 👇
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Jack Wood@jackandwood
16 Feb 2025
Last Sunday morning lift selfie! Get stuck into Sunday breakfast eh @XSManchester 8-12
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Manchester's Playlist.... Help us out - we want your pure anti-valentine tunes this morning please.... What would be the worst song to play during a romantic moment? Let's have them.... 👇
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You choose the 'Song Before 8am' on XS Manchester The A - Z reaches Y Artist/Band/Title - over to you 👇
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We've had a MASSIVE new tune from @TheKsUK as @Mr_jimbob's Record of the Week this week. Sounded ace on the radio and now we're super-pumped for the new album coming this summer!!! Last play for it NOW on #XSDrive.
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If you missed @CircaWaves chatting about their debut album 'Young Chasers' (a decade old this year) yesterday then you need to get this podcast. Loads of stories from its creation and some cool chat about the new album 'Death & Love Pt1' too. podfollow.com/xs-long-player
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Farewell Manchester! 👋 For the final time @Mr_jimbob is in charge of the tunes delivery BIG indie anthems, CLASSIC Manchester cuts and the very best of NEW music. You in? 📻 106.1 FM 💻 xsmanchester.co.uk 📱 XS App 🗣️ "Alexa, Play XS Manchester"
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Manchester's Playlist - this morning we need songs connected to the new Blue Plaques that are going up on houses lived in by famouses - inc Marc Bloan and Audrey H Artist/Title/Theme - what can we play at 9am? bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce3n…

Audrey Hepburn and Mark Bolan to get blue plaques in London

English Heritage says the plaques will celebrate the stars' cultural impact on London.

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You choose the 'Song Before 8am' on XS Manchester The A - Z reaches X..... Artist/Title/Band - off you go 👇
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Did you catch Kieran from @CircaWaves chatting to @Mr_Jimbob about the bands debut album? Don't worry... you can relive the chat (along with some more unheard juicy bits) on the XS Long Player podcast! 👇👇👇👇👇 podfollow.com/xs-long-player

XS Long Player: Classic Indie Albums

Jim Salveson rediscovers some of Indie Rock's most iconic albums with the people who helped make them the classic's they are. From Punk to Brit Pop from Rock to Madchester you'll hear the stories...

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