The Crooner’s Club: From Sinatra to Today

Join us as we glide from the golden age of classic crooners to the modern artists keeping the smooth, timeless sound alive. We explore how the style has evolved, the voices that defined it, and the performers carrying its charm into today. A warm, nostalgic celebration of velvet vocals and big-band magic.

In this special episode of Bounce FM, we dive deep into the pulsating heart of the Madchester scene to celebrate one of its most iconic bassists — Mani. From his era-defining groove in The Stone Roses to his thunderous years with Primal Scream, Mani’s playing didn’t just anchor the music; it shaped the culture.We explore the sound, spirit, and swagger of late-80s/early-90s Manchester — the clubs, the attitude, the sonic experimentation — and how Mani’s distinctive bass lines became the backbone of a movement that blended indie rock, acid house, and pure rave energy. Expect stories, standout tracks, and a heartfelt tribute to a musician whose influence continues to ripple through generations.

Get ready to turn up the volume as Bounce FM dives head-first into the electrifying world of classic rock and roll. In this special episode, we celebrate one of the greatest eras in music history—a time when raw energy, swagger, and groundbreaking soundtracks shaped generations.We spin iconic tracks from the kings of the genre: the hip-shaking charisma of Elvis Presley, the pioneering guitar riffs of Chuck Berry, the rebellious grit of The Rolling Stones, the melodic brilliance of Buddy Holly, and the heartfelt power of Billy Fury. Along the way, we explore the stories, cultural impact, and unforgettable moments that made this era a revolution, not just a genre.Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering these legends for the first time, this episode promises pure nostalgia, timeless grooves, and the true spirit of rock and roll.Rock on—and let’s bounce back to where it all began. 🎸🔥

Welcome to the Indie Rock Hitlist where DJ Chappers is going to be bringing you some of the best indie tunes around! We’re going to start with a few new tracks and then play a few old original indie tunes, but in this episode seeing as it’s our 250th show we’re going to be some Bounce FM hall of fame tracks and some celebration tunesSo come and join Bounce FM in the mosh pit with DJ Chappers, the grunge guru, the alternative animal, the realtor of rock! Calling all rock gods, grunge groupies, all kinds of mosh pit messrs, bringing the Indie anthems from the stage!

Tonight we’ve got some right bangers lined up for you, some absolute fire crackers, fireworks going off, Catherine wheels and bonfires getting lit. We’re going to be focusing on the 3 ingredients needed for fire to light and burn… oxygen, heat and fuel… So I’m going to play a few tracks for each element! So get a drink and get ready to see the sparks fly these songs are gonna get you hot under the collar!

This week DJ Chappers is bringing you a Halloween special. So we’re going to playing a collection of Halloween and horror themed tracks about monsters, zombies, vampires ghosts and all the other horror characters.This time around though we’ve mixed it up and we’re going to be playing some lesser known Halloween tracks, we’ve still got one or two of the classics and then we’ve got remixes of various monstrous themes songs. So come and join us for our Halloween Spooktacular full of scares, laughs, great music and spooky goings on, the perfect show to get your Halloween festivities underway, whether you’re getting ready to go out, trick or treating, partying, fancy dress, whatever it is Bounce FM’s got you covered!

DJ Chappers is back in the booth, spinning pure fire on the latest drop of the Urban Jams Hitlist!We’re kicking things off with four golden-era hip hop bangers, flipping it with four killer tracks that sample the greats, and wrapping it up with four fresh cuts straight from the new school.So step inside the VIP lounge at Bounce FM, where DJ Chappers and MC El Chapo—the P.I.M.P. of the rap game, the OG with mo’ money, mo’ problems, but a podcast ain’t one—are serving beats hotter than the block in July.Calling all top MCs, hip hop honeys, and homies of every hustle—this is the sound of the streets, turned all the way up!

This week we’re going to be doing a chart show from the 4th to the 10th of October 2009! Featuring music from the likes of JLS, Paloma Faith, Pixie Lott, The Black Eyed Peas and many more!

DJ Chappers returns with the latest instalment of the On Shuffle show, where DJ Chappers has compiled a playlist of his and Bounce FM’s favourite songs. The playlist consists of around 300 songs and counting. The shuffle button has been pressed and we’re going to play the first 14 songs from the order that the shuffle button chose at random!

Welcome to the fifth installment of the Country Hoedown Hitlist where DJ Chappers is going to be bringing you some of the best country tunes around! We’re going to start with 4 new tracks, 4 tracks that are covers and 4 old original country tracks!Calling all cowboys and cowgirls to mosey on down to the saloon for a good ‘ole barn dance, so grab your cowboy boots and hats and join outlaw Chappers for a bit of line dancing!