The Xfm Residency - Manic Street Preachers

added 05 May 2009 at 12.58

James Dean Bradfield and Nicky Wire came into the Xfm studios to unveil some of their favourite tunes. Take a listen.

May sees the arrival of Welsh wonders the Manic Street Preachers in the Residency chair. The duo of James Dean Bradfield and Nicky Wire are set to take over the Xfm airwaves every Sunday this month between 9 and 10pm.

The duo have promised tracks from the likes of The Horrors, plus classics from 80s hardcore punkers the Minutemen, along with post-punk heroes Magazine and The Skids. "Lots of stuff that doesn't get played on the radio anymore," as James has it.

"We don't get a chance to do mixtape parties cos we're too old," he adds, "and we don't do compilations on our laptops, so it's a good chance to do our own disco."

"It's nice to show where our inspiration comes from," says Nicky, "cos sometimes they do it better than we can."

Manic Street Preachers Residency -Part 1

Manic Street Preachers Residency - Part 2

Manic Street Preachers Residency - Part 3

Manic Street Preachers Residency - Part 4

Manic Street Preachers Residency - Part 5

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  1. cant get part 5 to work

    Posted by Bilbo Baggins on 09/06/2009 12:49:20 | report abuse

  2. Its by "The Walkmen" didn't quite catch the name of the song though... I guess " The Rat"

    Posted by Hermes on 03/06/2009 17:21:39 | report abuse

  3. Played The Walkmen - The Rat

    Posted by James on 24/05/2009 22:52:40 | report abuse

  4. Ive just tuned in to the MSP residency at xfm, and after Dolls Parts by Hole they played the most beautiful and powerful rock song with the guy singng "can you hear me? im pounding on your door2 or something like it...which band is it? ive been waiting to hear it but i didnt get the name!!! CheersX LS

    Posted by lou siramour on 17/05/2009 20:36:57 | report abuse

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