Next Wednesday (26 August), Blake Forbes returns to the Sound Locomotive to guest pilot a deep dive into the American experimental hip-hop band Death Grips.

This week's Sound Locomotive features the impressive Harvey Anselm Taylor from OWES as a guest conductor while I'm away to Japan on holiday.

Far from the ruined ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the Sound Locomotive rolls through hell or Indianapolis tonight from 9-11 pm. The Departures Board isn't leaving The Boxmoor Playhouse with PEST, Ramona Marx, and OWES (with special mention of Pixie Bite) ahead of RENFEST on Saturday 1 August.

Birds of a feather flock the Sound Locomotive tonight, and there is simply no other way. Tune in for the Joneses (at least three of them) from 9-11pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

Whistle a happy tune, heavy pedal music abounds this week on the Sound Locomotive. Tune in to hear the best ever death metal band in Denton. Wednesday from 9-11pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

From Fishery Wharf Cafe Boxmoor to Los Angeles, the Sound Locomotive celebrates that Western Americana vibe in the Global A Go-Go Lounge this week with Rose's Pawn Shop, The White Buffalo, and Humboldt. Tune in from 9-11 pm tonight. Only on Radio Dacorum!

For Paris, forever ago. The Sound Locomotive shakes it out this week with some soulful gospel in the Global A Go-Go Lounge. It's a wonderful world beautiful people. Wednesday from 9-11 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

When the going gets weird, the weird turn Quentin Crisp on the Sound Locomotive. Tune in this week for cosmik debris and modern dance. Wednesday from 9-11 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

Dear Chicago, the Sound Locomotive is rolling through town with pretenders and villains this week. Broadripple is burning Wednesday from 9-11 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

Love is noise, the sound of a bell, and a phone home as the Sound Locomotive rolls past SXSW London this week (for better or worse). Tonight, 9-11 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

The Sound Locomotive introduces the "Live Departures Board" highlighting three artists playing live in and around London (including Hertfordshire) next week. Also listen for new music from local band Rite Off. Tonight, 9-11 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

Blood, toil, tears and sweat. Not today! The garbage men won't back down on the Sound Locomotive, and the Global A Go-Go Lounge is filled with vintage Latin soul. Wednesday from 9-11 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

Kiss him goodbye. The Sound Locomotive has that Canadian funk this week, from Jamaica to Toronto. Right on. The red headed stranger is stoned, and the chicken is naked and afraid. Board at your own risk. Wednesday, 9-11 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

You're only free when sleeping, or listening to the Sound Locomotive. This week's service departs in an hour headed for the badlands with no driver. Tune in from 9 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

It's an all ages show on the Sound Locomotive tonight, but you've got to be under 20 to get on the bill. 9-11 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

Last night I saw the excellent Picture Parlour at Oslo in Hackney. Katherine alluded to the band being independent again, which is crazy given that EMI / Universal just released their debut album six months ago. Go out and support them if you can. They are a really talented young band.

Welcome to the seedy underbelly of the one creep carnival. The Sound Locomotive is filled with southern accents, suspicious eyes, and more than a few question marks. Wenesday, 9-11 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

10-15 to get rid of this looter. The Sound Locomotive wants to stop living in the red, and just let April burn this week. 10-4 if you feel violent when you stop to think. Wednesday from 9-11 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

April didn't raise no fool. The Sound Locomotive is walking on the moon, singing drunken lullabies, and missing the ferry tonight from 9-11 pm. Tune in for classics from The Who, Aretha Franklin, and The Pogues. Stay out of prison with Billy Bragg, John Prine, and Steve Earle. Only on Radio Dacorum!

There's no depression in heaven, but there is a special club for shoe gaze. The Sound Locomotive opens with a rift and rides the slowdive to rehab. Wednesday from 9-11 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

Democracy, it's a bop! This week's Sound Locomotive will play out the final three songs of Joe Strummer's London Calling series. Wednesday from 9-11 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

The Sound Locomotive rolls out of the station with some originals that are less famous than their covers. Rage Against The Machine commandeers Cypress Hill; Seasick Steve and Bror Gunnar Jansson serve up blues in the diner; while Little Barrie and Malcolm Catto electrify the sleeper.

Hold the horses to stand and deliver... the Sound Locomotive is after your monopoly money. Nothing is safe with WITCH FEVER around when U2 strikes its best A-ha chord. New music from Loreen, Labi Siffre, and Mumford and Sons. Tonight, 9-11 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

The Sound Locomotive has a special guest. Blake Forbes joins me to trade metal. Think of it like a thrashed out desert island discs. Music from Death Grips, SikTh, and Dillinger Escape Plan. New music from The HU, Lip Critic, and Enter Shikari. Tonight, 9-11 pm. Only on @radiodacorum.bsky.social!

Tonight's Sound Locomotive is waiting for the moon to rise on unza unza time. And just before daylight, we'll open a special dusty valentine and close with Daniel Johnston. 9-11 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!

I spotted Turning Point UK on the LSE campus in London today. Thankfully, there was not much of a crowd there

This is my truth, tell me yours. The Sound Locomotive travels from Nicollet Avenue to where the streets have no name tonight. I will play The Pogues, Billy Bragg, Bruce Springsteen, and other legendary artists that have lent their voice to fight injustice.

Reply all and abandon your devices as the Sound Locomotive steams to such great heights this week. Wednesday from 9-11 pm - only on Radio Dacorum!

Hello friends and strangers, get ready for Boxfest 2026 on 7 February by listening to last week's Sound Locomotive. Louise Major joined me in hour number one to talk about her great local event (now in its third year) raising money for Essex & Herts Air Ambulance. www.mixcloud.com/radiodacorum...

One week into January and the Sound Locomotive ain't got know blues. But it does have plenty of soul (and rock and roll music). Get some lust for life tonight from 9-11 pm. Only on Radio Dacorum!