Tune! with Beth Charlesworth

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 InJaime – Above and BeyondN2O – RadioGreystone Canyon – Stealing Our FreedomThe Rods – Tears for the InnocentThe Gems – Hot BaitMichael Monroe – DisconnectedBritish Lion – Eyes of the YoungThe Veer Union – Meet Your MakerThe Raven Age – VisionsChez Kane – Love TornadoFM – Tough it OutLiv 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 OneWicked Smile – Face of the WickedN.Y.C. – Lyin’ EyesSaxon – Street Fighting GangFury – In Pursuit of DestinyJoel Hoekstra’s 13 – The FallHokka – In the DarknessCyhra – Box with SpiritsGinger Evil – Last FrontierCheap Trick – Dancing with the BandSabaton – A Tiger Among DragonsNightwish – Passion and the OperaThunder – 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 Rossi and Edenbridge, a “new old” release from Dokken, a bonus track from an Alcatrazz best-of and because it was Remembrance Day, a Mike and the Mechanics track about the awfulness of war in general and an Alice in Chains track honouring the troops. If this is your kind of music, follow me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5 and read my Substack. Playlist: Mike and the Mechanics – Silent RunningTailgunner – Midnight BlitzAlcatrazz – Stand and Wait Your TurnArgovia – MountainsExploring Birdsong – RomanticiseCatalyst Crime – CursebreakerEdenbridge – Where the Wild Things AreDokken – Hard Rock WomanFrancis Rossi – Something in the Air (Stormy Weather)Lindsay Schoolcraft – CrucifiedThe Raven Age – Stand in the FireSkindred – You Got ThisAlice in Chains – Rooster (MTV Unplugged version)

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. Playlist: 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. Playlist: 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. Playlist: 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. Playlist: 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. Playlist: 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

Ready to find out which song will be in your head for ages this week? Will it be one of the singles, maybe from Creeper, Gary Hoey feat. Lita Ford or Edge of Paradise? Possibly an album track by DarWin or Rage? Or maybe you’ll be humming something classic by Asia or Blind Guardian? Whichever it is, keep up with the latest about the show on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5 and check out my Substack. Playlist: Blind Guardian – Time What is TimeTemple Balls – There Will be BloodGary Hoey feat. Lita Ford – You Know I WouldReliqa – Your TouchSecret Rule – In the SilenceEdge of Paradise – Falling LightDarWin – GlowAsia – Wildest DreamsWings of Steel – Burning SandsRage – Against the MachineBangalore Choir – Driver’s SeatCreeper – Prey for the NightRick Wakeman – Melancholia

Ranging widely over the various subgenres of rock, guided only by love of a beautiful melody. This week’s highlights include singles from The Michael Schenker Group, The Gems and Treat, as well as I Prevail’s new album. Not forgetting a Jethro Tull classic and the kind of Avantasia song I can seldom fit into an hour-long show. Keep up with all the latest on the show and the scene by following me on Twitter/X @BethCharleswor5 and at my Substack. Playlist: Jethro Tull – Locomotive BreathBeast Eagle – Send Me DownThe Gems – Year of the SnakeSainted Sinners – World’s on FireTreat – 1985Soen – PrimalI Prevail – Crimson & CloverRonnie Romero – EternallyMichael Schenker Group – I Can’t Stand WaitingEdenbridge – Cosmic EmbraceAvantasia – The ScarecrowFinger Eleven – Last Night on Earth

Dust off your favourite air instrument for this week’s rocking selection. We’ve got new singles from Steve Morse, Spock’s Beard, a Beyond the Black/Lord of the Lost collab and more, plus albums including Sweet Savage, Beth Blade and the Beautiful Disasters and The Rasmus. Not forgetting one of Dragonforce’s biggest ever hits. Follow me on Twitter/X for the latest about the show and assorted mostly musical views. Playlist: Dragonforce – Heart of a DragonCassidy Paris – Getting BetterShiraz Lane – Live a Little MoreDragonsclaw – The Road Beneath Your WheelsSweet Savage – I See the LightTime’s Forgotten – AlightSpock’s Beard – InvisibleBeyond the Black feat. Lord of the Lost – The Art of Being AloneLacuna Coil – In Nomine PatrisThe Rasmus feat. Lee Jennings – WeirdoSteve Morse Band – Break ThroughBeth Blade and the Beautiful Disasters – Down the FrontArjen Anthony Lucassen – Just Not Today

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Your eclectic selection of rock songs that make you want to sing along. This week’s new singles included Battle Beast,Tune! with Beth Charlesworth, 12/8/25

Your weekly dose of tuneful rock from all over the subgenre spectrum. This was a week for real big hitters,Tune! with Beth Charlesworth, 29/7/25

The most rocking melodies known to humankind. This week, that includes singles from Burning Witches, Mono Inc. and I Prevail,Tune! with Beth Charlesworth, 22/7/25

Light or heavy, old or new, so long as it’s melodic and it rocks, it’ll pop up on this show.Tune! with Beth Charlesworth, 15/7/25