Every week Signal Committee present an Eclectic Picks playlist. All tracks are selected from the full inbox of 200 tracks that are submitted each week to Fresh On The Net. 

WHAT DO WE LOOK FOR?

Our playlists are orientated to the alternative music fan. Lyrics are not essential, abstract ideas are embraced and the fusing of different genres is encouraged. If you used to write band names on your pencil case at school, you’ll probably like our playlists.

INTRODUCING MICHAEL DONOGHUE

This week’s playlist has been curated by Michael Donoghue. Michael has caught the attention of many ears at FOTN with his unique style of dark techno and is a regular curator here at the Eclectic Picks. Be sure to check out his own music here, and his expertly chosen tracks from this week’s inbox below.

A FEW WORDS FROM MICHAEL

Welcome to my selection of Eclectic Picks. I love digging through the treasure trove that is the FOTN inbox, and I’m pleased to have the opportunity to curate this playlist on a more regular basis. The playlist is a great way to discover amazing independent musicians who otherwise might go under the radar, so fill your boots, follow these artists, and give your ears the treat that they deserve. 

ARTISTS SELECTED THIS WEEK

1. CRUSADER BEACH – Vanishing Point
2. JAKE WILD – Sleeping Dogs
3. GRUNGY BILL – Crazy (Or A Cog Short Of A Clock)
4. EL PUEBLO DOMINGO – Pot Party
5. INDUSTRIAL-1 – Lines
6. NYE BANFIELD – Bellarom Gold
7. KATANA – Nobody’s Son, Nobody’s Daughter
8. PLATZWAVE – Sow
9. MAN1K – Hextronic
10. THE NATURAL CURVE- Superstar (Rub-A-Dub Club Mix)
11. MATT IN BITS – Manners
12. SONOPHORIA- Beta Blockers
13. SOFT SPOT – Before I Burst
14. SYNTH CLUB – Lake George
15. TALMAN – What If You Fly?

STEP 1 – LISTEN

Listen to this weeks Eclectic Picks playlist on Soundcloud here.

After 7 days, the playlist will be updated with the next batch, and this week’s picks will be added to the 2024 playlists below.

STEP 2 – SPREAD THE WORD

Do you ever think, or hear people say, “there’s no good music any more”? Maybe they aren’t looking in the right places. Prove them wrong:

• Subscribe to the playlist
• Listen in each week
• Tell your friends
• Shout on social media

The more people listen to this playlist, the more exposure unsigned artists receive. So spread the word!

STEP 3 – MUSIC VIDEOS?

Music is great. Music videos are better. Keep the momentum going, send any music videos our way and, if we’re in a good mood, we’ll add the best ones to our music video playlist here.

ARCHIVE PLAYLISTS

The playlists above are updated weekly, then added to the playlists below:

2023 Playlist: Soundcloud | Spotify

2022 Playlist – Soundcloud | Spotify

2021 Playlist – Soundcloud | Spotify

2020 Playlist – Soundcloud | Spotify

RADIO OPPORTUNITIES

We all have ambitions to get on national radio, but in the meantime there are loads of great, independent radio stations that are always looking for new music of the alternative variety. They offer no promises, but the following hosts tell me they that, if you made this list, they’d like you to get in touch to be considered for their show:

• AsonicA Radio, send an MP3 to hello@asonica.co.uk, or via their website
• Joe Figueira of North Manchester FM, apply with MP3, short bio & twitter handle by e-mail to joefigueira@yahoo.co.uk)
• Del Osei-Owusu, aka Platinum Mind and fellow FOTN moderator, is happy to consider submissions for the Songbird Sessions, a 1 hour show for The Songbird HQ on Islington Radio. Just email Del with a bio and MP3 to del.owusu@gmail.com
• Neil March, Trust The Doc Radio Show (5PM BST, Exile FM). Submissions to dptmusicdigital@gmail.com.

If you are are radio presenter/DJ and want to be added to the list above, just give Signal Committee a shout!