Simon Selects Radio Show

17/08/2026

Nearly time for tonight's show...you might want to close your eyes and pretend you're on a Caribbean island for this one... 😃

2026 marks 75 years since the steel drums first made their appearance in the UK.

Tonight's edition of Simon Selects takes a look at the history of the instrument as well as picking out songs that all feature prominent use of the steel drum...and there's some surprising choices!

Enjoy lots of tropical vibes from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or by downloading the NLive Radio app!

16/08/2026

The Country Roads journey continues this Sunday on NLive Radio! 🤠

This week's show includes new music from The Shires, a country cover given a dance makeover, a sequel to a iconic song, a little bit of skiffle, and some great tracks from Twinnie, Zach Bryan and Chris Stapleton.

Come along for the ride from 2pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or by downloading the NLive Radio app!

15/08/2026

2026 marks 75 years since the steel drum was introduced into the UK. So on Monday's show we're going to be looking at the history of the instrument and playing some great songs that all feature the steel drum.

What songs can you think of with that tropical sound? 🤔

09/08/2026

If you love Country Music, then you're gonna love this new show I'm doing every Sunday starting today!

We have a brand new show for Sunday Afternoons here on NLive Radio.

If you love a bit of country music or new to the genre, then Simon will be guiding you through the timeless classics as well as what's hot in Nashville right now. 🤠

Listen to Country Roads from 2pm, on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or by downloading the NLive Radio app!

07/08/2026

Next Monday (August 10th), we bring our Musical Map of America tour to a conclusion.

For our final leg, we'll be taking in the mountain states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nevada (including Las Vegas), Utah, Colorado, Hawaii and Alaska.

If you can think of any songs or artists that represent those areas, then we'd love to hear your suggestions, so please do comment below... 👇

03/08/2026

Sunshine, palm trees and beaches. I’ll just have to dream of California…

The Musical Map of America continues on Simon Selects tonight - this time heading to the West Coast to explore the songs that mention California. The sunshine and palm trees, the counterculture of San Francisco, and of course the celeb-filled Los Angeles. 🏙️ 🌴 🌞

Listen in from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or by downloading the NLive Radio app!

31/07/2026

Next Monday (3rd August) is the penultimate stop on our ongoing Musical Map of America tour.

This time we're visiting a state that literally has hundreds of songs written about it - California.

From Hollywood to LA, to the peace and love of San Francisco and everywhere inbetween, there's going to be lots to unpack, which is why we've given it a complete show of its own.

What's your favourite song about California? What should definitely be included in the playlist? Let us know as always in the comments.

27/07/2026

Tonight’s show continues the Musical Map of America tour…

It's Week 4 of the Simon Selects Musical Map of America and this time it's a tour across America's Heartland with songs written about or inspired by places within Kansas, Nebraska, North & South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio.

Expect some Chicago Blues, some Motown from Detroit, some country from Kansas and everything else inbetween!

Listen from 7pm on 106.9FM, online at nliveradio.com, via smart speaker or by downloading the NLive Radio app!