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Join respected music commentator and critic William Dart for a half-hour of rock, pop, country, folk and beyond. From new releases to forgotten gems, he draws on an encyclopaedic knowledge and gargantuan record collection to offer fascinating insights and surprising links. William’s choices are sometimes classic, sometimes quirky, always engaging and entertaining.

This programme concluded in December 2024, but you can enjoy episodes below.

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  • New_Horizons for 7 October_2012

    7 Oct 2012

    William Dart features new albums by St Vincent and David Byrne, Melissa Etheridge and Cat Power. Audio

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  • New Horizons for 30 September 2012

    30 Sep 2012

    William Dart looks at the career of American singer-songwriter-fiddler Andrew Bird and his new album Break It Yourself. Audio

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  • New Horizons for 16 September 2012

    23 Sep 2012

    William Dart looks at the career of American singer-songwriter-fiddler Andrew Bird and his new album Break It Yourself. Audio

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  • New Horizons for 16 September 2012

    16 Sep 2012

    William Dart reviews Bob Dylan's 35th studio album, Tempest. Audio

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  • New Horizons for 12 August 2012

    12 Aug 2012

    William Dart presents the final programme in the current series - a miscellany including music by Van Dyke Parks, The Beach Boys, The Chieftans and Jimmy Cliff. Audio

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  • New Horizons for 5 August 2012

    5 Aug 2012

    William Dart reviews new CDs from Lawrence Arabia, Zaine Griff and Lydia Cole. Audio

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  • New Horizons for 29 July 2012

    29 Jul 2012

    Dr John's new album Locked Down gives William Dart an excuse to look back at the man's career. Audio

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  • New Horizons for 22 July 2012

    22 Jul 2012

    William Dart reviews new releases from Dakota Suite and Dirty Projectors. Audio

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  • New Horizons for 15 July 2012

    15 Jul 2012

    William Dart reviews Fiona Apple's discography including her newest album, The Idler Wheel is Wiser than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords will Serve You More than Ropes will ever do. Audio

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  • New Horizons for 1 July 2012

    13 Jul 2012

    Dart reviews recent local releases from James Duncan, Opossom and The Shifting Sands. Audio

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  • New Horizons for 8 July 2012

    8 Jul 2012

    William Dart looks at Patti Smith's new release Banga in the context of her previous work. Audio

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  • Interview with Van Dyke Parks

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    1 Jun 1995

    In an interview recorded in 1995, maestro arranger talks to William Dart about the pleasure he gains from working on other people's projects. In particular he mentions an upcoming recording - Rufus… Read more Audio

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