Really enjoyed Wide Awake! Baffled by (the admittedly very popular) King Gizz but thought the day as a whole was really impressive… and the sound was pretty good?!

From Young Fathers to The Dare, Slowdive + Optimo… some highlights -

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Best Discogs message *ever*

thinking about these Vince Staples quotes in light of today's (justified) 'he's on a crazy run 🔥' sentiment.

it honestly makes me uncomfortable to see so many cultural voyeurs raving as if these arent traumatic depictions of real places that need help

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One of my fave substacks, always a v fascinating read.

TORIES OUT. gov.uk/register-to-vo…

We love every BBC Radio 6 Music DJ

Seems a very logical step tbh.

Had an enriching conversation with true gentleman Tim Booth about collective improvisation, his new novel, and scoring an unexpected - but deserved - number one album with James.

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If you are a working class person who wants to work in radio or podcasting, send me a DM 🎙️📻

I will look to offer some mentoring / some sort of open online sessions after the summer.

Learned some life lessons from Sleater-Kinney - a truly terrific band and great people, who always walk it like they talk it.

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'What radicalized you?'

this girl:

Excited to say that I'm the new editor at @Discogs, and I’m taking freelance pitches. Send your ideas about recent releases, physical music, interesting labels and scenes (both new and old), and everything else to sam.tornowDiscogsinc.com.

Dozens of Glasgow residents have been blocking entrances to arms manufacturer Thales in Govan since 5am this morning, on Nakba Day.

This is the scene at the main entrance.

Hugely enjoyed Tina Edwards + Patrick Forge in conversation for Soho Radio chatting jazz dance, Dingwalls and beyond - full show is well worth a listen.

sohoradiolondon.com/show/tina-edwa…

The Quietus has regenerated.

Welcome to our new realm of cultural discovery, devilment and debate.

thequietus.com

#CultureCountered

Had a blast chatting to CONWAY about his triumphant new album, leaning into the darkness, and fulfilling his promise.

He’s also a fan of both Metallica, and fish ‘n’ chips, fact fans.

clashmusic.com/features/a-tri…

Spoke to I D L E S about the scars of ‘Brutalism’, the sheer groove of No. 1 album ‘TANGK’ and why - if you stick with it - life gets a little bit brighter.

clashmusic.com/features/life-…

Grime is dead! Grime is back!

Some thoughts on the epic new Central Cee track, and those frustrating social media narratives -

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Had a hilarious chat with elbow’s Guy Garvey including (but not limited to) his latest trip to Nerf Gun World, their new album, his ultimate hangover cure, and some epic life advice from Neil Finn.

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Rest in power Steve Albini. No idea what else to say… a titan, someone who towered above most musicians. What a loss.