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Kevin Alexander's avatar

I've been digging this one by The New Romantics. Came out last fall.

https://thenewromantics.bandcamp.com/album/s-t-vinyl-available-through-gezellig

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Matt Bull's avatar

Yes! I think you shared Let You Down last week, which is bound to feature in a Recent and Decent playlist!

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

Sorry about that! I've been listening to it quite a bit, and it just keeps growing on me.

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Lou Tilsley's avatar

I love their retro feel! The new single out last week is very good too.

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Lou Tilsley's avatar

Like you, I have never listened to The Jesus and Mary Chain. I think they were making alternative music before I was old enough to realise I liked it so I dismissed them but I need to go back and have a proper listen.

I’m not sure about the new Vampire Weekend, I think I preferred Father of the Bride. I do really like Ice Cream Piano though.

I got to attend an excellent Q&A with The Libertines at Rough Trade East yesterday and I cannot commend their album strongly enough. It’s a really mature offering well worth the 9 year wait! Apart from the early singles the stand out track is probably I Have A Friend but it’s hard a spoil of riches really.

Elsewhere, I’m really enjoying this one from Chappell Roan

https://open.spotify.com/track/0WbMK4wrZ1wFSty9F7FCgu?si=1dlU1lzEQTS316ELoahWmQ

Enjoy The Hives and make sure you get down early for Bad Nerves, one of the best (if not the best) punk bands around at the moment.

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Matt Bull's avatar

You saw a Libertines Q&A?! That's really cool. I've listened to their singles but they don't grab me like they did in the old days. But at your recommendation, I will give them another shot! And Chappell Roan is now going on the speaker...now!

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Matt Bull's avatar

Feedback: My wife and I both liked that one. Great music to listen to whilst waiting for kettle to boil! I particularly liked the off-key slowed-down outro, cheers!

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Lou Tilsley's avatar

Chappell Roan is great. I’d highly recommend her album Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess

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Lou Tilsley's avatar

It was a great event. I certainly think this is a more measured album - and I am a massive fan so may be more receptive than most but I definitely think it’s worth at least a listen, just to see

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Matt Bull's avatar

Will do! And the other Chappell Roan album!

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Songletter's avatar

Great selection and glad you found Rikard 🎵

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Matt Bull's avatar

I made sure to reference you in my little podcast thing! Thanks for introducing me to him!

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