Spawn Songs with John and Cassidy Dowling
(April 28 - May 1)
A "Spawn Song?" is a remake or cover of a former hit. John Dowling is joined by his Spawn for a listen to the original hit and then a playback of the new cover. Join John, Cassidy, The Arctic Monkeys, Natasha Bedingifeld and more for the UPop Spawm Songs... All week on UPop.
Archives of the WorldSpace Sessions @ Abbey Road 2008
(Archives on line Now)
Global Satellite Radio history was made in 2006 when WorldSpace Satellite Radio's Ted Kelly and Billy Sabatini created the first WorldSpace Sessions at the legendary Studio 2 at Abbey Road.Three years later over 100 brilliant artists have performed over 400 songs and 100+ hours of exclusive programming heard across the planet on WorldSpace, XM, AOL and DirecTV. Check TEDs BLOG for archives from the 2008 WorldSpace Sessions. (More>)
The 2008 Brit Awards
(February 20th at 1900 GMT)
UPOP 29 are again the official global satellite radio hosts of the 2008 Brit Awards. In effect, we are bringing the prestigious Brit Awards to a worldwide audience for the fifth year in a row. Live performances from Kylie Minogue, Sir Elton John and hosted by Ozzy and Sharon Osborne. (More >)
Duran Duran
(February)
Duran Duran's new CD..."Red Carpet Massacre"...UPop’s playin the whole damn thing….cause it’s just that good!
Legendary Brit Pop Stars Simon Lebon and John Taylor sat down for an exclusive interview that takes UPop listeners through the story behind every song from their acclaimed new release. Upop is featuring every song…all month long!
All registered members of clubupop will have access to the exclusive commentary from the band! If you are not currently a member, Join Club Upop HERE or HERE
KandyLand with Kandy Klutch!
(Daily 0600 GMT)
She‘s a Pop Music Diva who turns the world onto the stories behind Pop Heard Round the World.She’s like a musical my space with more “friends” than Tom! From Jessica Simpson to Duran Duran. They ove Kandy…You will too!
Ted Kelly's World Party
Around the World and Coast to Coast!
(Weekdays – 11:00 GMT)
Join “Ted Kelly's World Party” satellite radio’s longest running breakfast show! Broadcast live to 134 countries “around the world” from his DC studio or live from music's biggest events or party spots around the world like Abbey Road Studio London, Rome Italy, New York, Singapore, South Africa or Bangalore! Ted Kelly and John Dowling give you "News from the Future," U Pop-arazzi Tania Shillam, The Buzzine.com report from Stiko in Hollywood, Lori Lerner’s movie reviews and more. He’s Taboo in some countries…funny in all of them! Ted Kelly hosts an endless party from the east coast to left coast and all around the world only on U Pop - XM 29.
The Daley Planet with Mark Daley
(Weekdays – 1600 GMT)
On the Daley Planet with Mark Daley, listeners will get 360 degrees of pop and pop culture, pulp and pulp fiction, and some stunningly naughty bits that will make you giddy with excitement and anticipation.
The Mike Kaufman Show
(Sunday – 12:00 GMT)
Mike Kaufman - better known to his listeners as "The K-Man" - joined UPOP on XM29 and the WorldSpace Satellite Radio Network in the summer of 2004. You can hear him Sunday mornings from his state-of-the-art yet air-tight and windowless studio in Washington, DC, surrounded by tantalizing photographs, letters, and postcards from around the world where all of your favorite UPOP music is made.
Aural Fixation with Pogo
(Sunday – 23:00 GMT / Encores: Thursday - 11 PM ET)
Aural Fixation is broadcast weekly from Chicago, where host Pogo brings you the latest and best in indie/underground/imports and other new sounds from the underbelly of mainstream music. Aural Fixation also features artist interviews and studio sessions.
Hit40UK
(Saturday – 04:00 GMT / Encores: Thursday 8PM EST)
Upop’s Hit40UK is the biggest chart show broadcast live from the music capital of the world. Every week Upop’s Mark Daley counts down the 40 top-downloads and biggest selling UK singles as recorded from U Pop's London-based studios. Hear exclusive interviews from your favorite artists, get the low down on the UK music scene, and be the first to hear the biggest selling records only on U Pop 29.
Buzzine.com
(Weekdays – 15:30 GMT)
Live from Hollywood, host Stipko brings the latest pop and celebrity dirt buzzine.com to U-Pop - 29.
New Music Friday
(Friday – 00:00 GMT)
On New Music Friday, host Zach Overking debuts the latest international pop releases. If it's a hit from around the world, U Pop - 29 is on it first.
The IT List
(Friday – 15:00 GMT)
Find out what is on the “Upop IT List,” the most downloaded songs on Earth from iTunes charts around the world.
Shibuya Airwaves
(Sunday 0500 GMT)
The weekly program created specifically for satellite radio subscribers listening to UPop 29 will feature a mix of Japanese pop and rock music currently leading the Oricon music charts. In addition, the Shibuya Airwaves radio show will offer regular commentary on the latest trends in Japanese pop culture and other topics. The show will highlight bands touring the United States and interview special guests including musicians as well as take on-line and phone requests from listeners around the world. Check out their Website HERE!
The U Pop Chart Countdown
(Sunday – 1400 GMT / Encores: Sunday - 8 PM ET)
Ted Kelly plays back The Top 20 Global Countdown for the World plays The World's Top Brit-Pop, J-Pop, Euro-Pop, Asina Pop, Afri-Pop and more.
U Pick the U Pop
(Saturday – 00:00 GMT)
U-pick the U-pop! Satellite Radio’s only all request show via phone, email, IM and Skype! This is your four-hour, all-request party every Saturday night starting at 8 pm/et, 5 pm/pt, hosted by Joe Bonadonna. Email your requests to Upop@worldspace.com, call in your requests to 1-866-upop-123, or make a request online HERE!