The Big Back Ways: A Year in Music and Other News

TLDRA hilarious recap of the year in music and news, with segments on protest, radio, Bond themes, and more.

Key insights

🎵Russian Punk band Pussy Riot's protest against Vladimir Putin

📻Chris Miles leaving the radio one breakfast show after 10 years

🎶Adele recording the new Bond theme

🚗Channel 4 report on popular songs of the year

🐕Snoop Dogg changing his name to Snoop Lion

Q&A

What were the top news stories in music this year?

Protest by Pussy Riot, Chris Miles leaving radio one show, Adele recording Bond theme

Who is Snoop Dogg now?

Snoop Dogg is now Snoop Lion

What did Sarah Brightman announce for the future?

Sarah Brightman announced she will receive Russian cosmonaut training to become the first singer in space

What was the hashtag for promoting Susan Boyle's album?

The hashtag was #SuesAnalBumParty

What is the name of Beyonce and Jay-Z's baby?

The name of their baby is Blue Ivy Carter

Timestamped Summary

00:00The show kicks off with a round about the year in music, including protest by Pussy Riot, Chris Miles leaving radio show, and Adele recording Bond theme

00:34Adele recorded the new Bond theme, a predictable but iconic moment in Bond films

02:08Channel 4's newsmeister reports on popular songs of the year

03:31Snoop Dogg changes his name to Snoop Lion and ventures into children's music

07:20Sarah Brightman announces she will receive Russian cosmonaut training to become the first singer in space

09:11Fans of Susan Boyle were encouraged to promote her album with the hashtag #SuesAnalBumParty

10:39Beyonce and Jay-Z's baby is named Blue Ivy Carter