Dancing About Architecture

Well my darlings, here we are, we precious few, we band of brothers. At the end of the DAA we look back over our 'achievements' (ridiculous word) for the past few years, chat nonsense, and try to put some sort of lid on things. As we lock up shop for the last time we invite you to join us on a trip down memory lane. But be not afeared. We will be back in just a few short months. Keep your feed active and we'll push you all the details very very soon.

Let us all gather around the fire, toast marshmellows, and swear profusely because, in the words of Noddy, IT'S CHRISTMAS! Yes indeedy folks, the stalwart favourite of the the hosts (if not listeners) is back for another year. What will happen this year? Will Johnny Maths make an appearance? And most importantly, who will take home the coveted trophy of googley eyes and push pins? Be warned: this is a very VERY sweary episode. If you drink every time a C-bomb drops you may die.

Ask not for whom the bell tolls... CLLMML are back for another round of high level whiffle. This episode the chaps deal with the low and further lows of Oasis' career, the beige soup that was the new/nu acoustic movement, another round of on the 1s and 2s, and some SHOCKING news.

Honestly, this is just the weirdest pod we've ever done. One or two serious discussions scaffolded and framed by absolute gobbledegook. What else is there to say? The usual tripe and whiffle from the DAA boys, but this time with a smattering more surrealism than normal. ENJOY! Or if you can't enjoy at least LISTEN.

This month's pod opens with perhaps our sexiest chat ever - a government white paper report. Filth! We also develop a temperature and are out of breath with Olympic fever. We talk anthems, themes and Gordon Brown's glass eye. Plus some swearing (on purpose) and another wholesome instalment of 'On the 1s and 2s'.

When we last left our heroes, we had no clue that Matt would go to the wall with a piece about the band Fatboy Slim could have been. Liam loses his voice and rants about the worlds worst musical fads (the Lambada doesn't even get a mention!). Craig smooths his balls, which would explain why he keeps slipping of his chair. Plus a game of On The One's and Twos and all the usual tripe and whiffle.

WE ARE BACK! IN THE SAME ROOM! WITHIN 4 WALLS! NO ZOOM! Thanks jeebus for that! Yes we're back with a whole rundown of the least well-researched music news of the past few months, our latest fav deaths, Matt takes us on a tour into TV advertising, Liam gives us another Good, Bad, Ugly triple punch, and of course everyone's favourite On the Ones and Twos. Plus all the usual rubbish. We're back baby!

The world continues to spin unabated (rudely, in my opinion), Tory's continue to lie without shame, Labour continues to devour itself with self-loathing, and shares in home delivery apps skyrocket. But back in the halcyon days of 2018 where nothing at all was wrong (shnarf) this little podcast was deep in its 3rd season. So, before our first government sanctioned recording post-lockdown the third, enjoy some classic bits of dirty laundry in a time capsule of pointless nonsense. Watch out for your gusset.

As we all wait with bated breath to be inside with our loved ones, we have elected to share with you some of the happier times of yore that we've had on DAA. Relive some of the classic nonsense from our first few seasons and hear some of the awful ramblings that (possibly rightly) hit the cutting room floor long before they ever got to air. Sit back, gird your loins and enjoy as we air our dirty laundry.

The festive season is upon us! Although in this episode we're fairly unfestive in our approach to our usual horseplay and roughhousing. For our final Isolation Pod of the year the boys take on the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, chat about the worlds worst misheard lyrics, and delve into the dark world of AI composition stopping for a quick dip in a hot tub. Plus the usual nonsense like On The 1s and 2s and the NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWSNEWSNEWS NEWWWWWWSSSS.

A combo audio visual FIESTA version of the now de rigueur method of engagement: the isopod! There is a video of this particular pod available on Facebook and Youtube. But should you wish to engage purely aurally here is the audio feed for you. As per usual we jump into some music news, open the hall of legends to induct Jose Padilla and Eddie Van Halen, have a rip-roaring game of 'On the 1s and 2s', and dive deep into a hitherto unknown Myspace music archive full of the worst the internet has to offer. ENJOY!

A more concise, ballistic and stupid pod than usual (if you can believe it) sees our intrepid heroes cook some gangsta grub from a ghetto gourmet, finally chat about lockdown tunes, they open the hall of legends again to enshrine some absolute dudes, and we run down the obsession with retromania in Spotify. Plus a disastrous game of On The 1s and 2s. No news. We couldn't be bothered.

Well this one is particularly stupid. Lots of news as per (although live music is never happening ever again). However, we're also treating you to a Craig Lowe found poem titled 'W@nk and Proud", a journey through time with a pistol, a bit of a sesh on the 1s and 2s, and we finally question the nature of spice. The spice must flow... Which spice? Cumin.

Let the madness continue unabated. As the continual 'working from home' situation finally starts to grind us into the dirt mentally and physically, we go on a flight of fancy with a time machine (Bill & Ted-style phone booth) and a .44 Magnum to try to correct the musical timeline. Plus we induct some favs into the Hall of Legends, have another stonking round of 'On the 1s and 2s', and generally cast aspersions on members of the musical fraternity. Stay safe!

Another month and lockdown continues (despite the green signs for go, Liverpool winning sport, and the hot weather) so we bring you another physically distanced and socially conscious IsoPod! No Craig this episode alas, apart from a bizarre cameo at the very end, so Liam and Matt must guide this rickety old ship alone. Your weekly blast of musicoronews, a lovely summery countdown, and our new favourite game 'On the 1s and 2s'. Plus all the usual nonsense.

Oops! We have zero self-control and rambled on for days and days. This months isopod (yes, the country is still in lockdown no matter how much you want a dinner party!) includes a deep dive into the weirdest things in our record collections, some music news, Craig commits the greatest musical crime in the latest round of "On The 1s and 2s", we spread some groundless rumours via the medium of the quiz, and to finish up we join the tin-foil hat brigade and talk about who really did the deed.

Is anybody out there? Well, the DAA lads are. From within their isolation fortresses, Craig, Liam and Matt put the world to rights and discover the wonder of David Beckham's cake shop (lovely carrot cake). Another lockdown isolation pod special brings a deep dive into Live Aid, the horrifying world of Carol Vorderman's rap career, and a lot of news and nonsense. Plus, another game of "On the 1s and 2s" sees the chaps score a perfect round! Remain indoors!

Surprise! We're back. We've skyped and badly lined up our audio to present the first of what we hope is NOT many Isolation Pods before we can get back to normality, oops there goes gravity. Moms spaghetti. This issue we discuss whats happened since we were last one air, we honour some fallen heroes, malign some people deserving of scorn, enjoy a quiz that tells charity singles to shove it, and play our brand new game "On the 1s and 2s". And for the first time ever: no #nowplaying.

The end of the decade brings with it the longest pod we have ever produced! Liam and Matt are joined by the lovely Simon Sharp of Beat Rehab, the DJ and enthusiast James Irving, and academic and all-round excellent human Alice Masterson to bring to a close the 2010s. Barricaded in the studio, the five intrepid hosts bring with them their 10 favorite things from the decade. They also cast aspersions on the worst garbage the last ten years have to offer, and gave into their crystal balls (giggle) and try to predict the future. Listen. If you dare.

It's the most wonderful time for your ears! With bells jingle janging and horns honkle honking. Be of good cheer! It's most wonderful quiz of the year! We are joined by teams from the Isle of Wight, Bolton locals Cherry Moon, and our lovely supporters Beat Rehab. They get hammered by the most difficult, taxing, and frankly nonsensical questions of all time. Let the games begin!

It's that time in the season towards the end where we've gone a bit weird. We're not travelling to random islands this year, or touring cities, instead we're travelling back in time to 1989. Some might say it was the greatest year. And we might say that too! This month we're getting to grips with Soul II Soul, De La Soul, the second summer of love, a moment in time for the midlands, and run down the greatest contributions of a great year.

This issue we're joined again by the lovely Si Sharp of Beat Rehab, and post-punk ensemble Total Victory's guitar-assaulter Martin Mansell. And let me tell you, there is a LOT on this months agenda. Monsieur Mansell manages a meander into the midst of Mantronix. Señor Sharp shares a seductive story of simply sensational big beat. And other stuff like wen Matt invents a new game "Shuffle Your Bits" (trademark pending) with no need for further alliteration.  Plus the usual OAB including #nowplaying, news and generally offensive comments. 

This months issue sees us joined by another lovely guest, the lovely Si Sharp of Beat Rehab. The chaps chat weird news (including the failure of idealism), Liam and Si get to grips with the worlds greatest DJ mixes (check the website for a full list of our favs and links), the boys ask "how long is too long?" and the importance of the 'extended mix' in the 70s and 80s. There's also a competition to win something very special! Plus the story of our little theme tune and all the usual nonsense including #nowplaying.

Liam and Matt are joined this month by the delicious Dr Jen Chubb! Together they jump into some recent news and developments, talk about the many problems with Morrissey, Matt goes deep into Michael Jackson (innuendo intended), and most importantly, we finally put to bed that debate about the art vs. the artist that's been simmering away in the background for the last 2 seasons, led by someone who actually knows about ethics! Plus all the usual nonsense and #nowplaying

Bonjour! For our first episode while Craig's on hiatus we are joined by the lovely Hannah G aka The Almighty Custard. Together we get into some in-depth news talking about the death of iTunes, the big shakeup that Bandcamp promises, and Liam has a little rant about the forgotten memory of Marvin Camras.We get a bit serious and talk about just how amazing music is to make peoples' lives better. We chat music and mental health (lead by Hannah). Just be aware that we REALLY get into it with dementia, so if this is something that might upset you listen with caution.BUT then we ruin the contemplative atmosphere with a rundown of the worst possible music ever! And ones that aren't actually that bad. Plus all the usual whiffle including #nowplaying (now with added jingle). Also, for the first time in 35 episodes, no one says the phrase 'new wave' [insert asinine winky face].

50 years ago on the 28th of June 1969, at 01:20 in the morning, the Stonewall Riots started. This little supplemental sees Matt, Liam and this month's special guest, Hannah G from IOW, share their favourite Pride anthems. It's WIGHT, not white by the way. Also, head over to daacast.com for a special Stonewall memorial playlist! Grab your feather boas!

Alas, dear listeners, it is Craig's final episode before his gestation is completed and his spawning begins. So, as he swims back upstream, up mighty waterfalls and over dams, drawn by some innate, undeniable impulse, why not listen to this month's DAACast. This month we get into all the news stuff we usually do, plus Liam takes us on a tour of J-Pop via Scottish techno, Matt slips us another fat 12 inches, and Craig sees off the episode with an infuriating quiz aimed at the youngest of listeners. All this, plus the usual nonsense. Enjoy!

Big things afoot at DAA HQ. We've joined the beat.rehab family, had a little rebrand, and to celebrate we're sending out this bumper, extra long, specially extended episode. I tried those pills that are supposed to special extend you. They didn't work; I just went a bit red in the face and couldn't sit on wicker for a week.  Anyway, in this episode get ready to be seriously offended as Matt delves into the world's most offensive music. We also update you on really important cheese news, Craig tries (fails) to convince us that parody music has any merit whatsoever, and Liam treats you to a musical quiz. Plus the usual spicy banter, sexy chat, cheap sponge, and #nowplaying. 

Lots to cram into your earholes this month! For this episode the lads scour the criminal underbelly (ew!) of music: An update on naughty musicians, the legacy of Michael Jackson, Matt shares with us the story of French post-punk criminals, we get confused by African dictators of the 1970s, and list our favorite musical criminals. Plus the usual nonsense and #nowplaying. And you find out what happens in German toilets…

Ah is it spring already? The birds are singing, the buds and blooming, the trees are treeing. And 3 idiots are talking rubbish. The DAA lads return with a rant about the album cover that goes nowhere, and a chart that compares the size of your organ. #BDE Plus all the usual ahem “hot. bantz” and #nowplaying.

And so we say goodbye to 2018 with the highpoint of everyones calendar: the DAA Quizmas Christ quiz!!!! Grab a mince pie, a beer, and prepare to choke on it.

It's that time again dear listeners. A time for reflection and soul searching, and a time to rip 2018 to shreds, musically speaking. We round up the best of the year, Liam delves into the back catalogue of Ring and the gang, plus a lot of train sounds.

As we quickly ramp up towards the end of the year, this issue sees the boys tackle another 20 year retrospective, a deep dive into the Blackpool grime scene including a legendary war of words, and Dr Craig brings the sexy again with a poetic erotic slice of prose. Plus all the usual whiffle like #nowplaying.

The boys are back in an episode even more offensive than usual. How many bleeps?! This month the lads are talking the fetid turd that is the Mercury Awards, the forgotten legacy of Mansun’s Six, and Matt takes us on a guided trip of the most pretentious albums ever made. Plus all the usual nonsense like #nowplaying.

We're back with a longer episode than normal! Craig takes us on a history of the concept of the concept (no, that's not a grammar mistake). Liam counts down his top 10 punkest moments of all time "CLICKBAIT: Number 3 might surprise you!". And Matt fills the episode with loads of new sonic brands he hadn't told us about. Matt's take on hip hop is particularly noteworthy. Plus all the usual whiffle from Now Playing etc. Peace bizatches.

Clearly the heat has been getting to us. We deal with the album's 70th anniversary, NOW THATS WHAT I CALL NOW, the best of the bargain bin, echoes of the White Album, and the more dubious legacy of Thomas Dolby. To finish up the show, Craig rounds it out with an erotically charged bit of fan fiction. Oil up, turn down the lights, run a deep bath, and prepare to be as erect as possible. Plus all the usual nonsense.

This month Liam takes over the pod and presents his Foundations of House LIVE show. Including special extras included delete tracks, extra interview snippets, and a whole host of stuff for you all. This month we're trying something new, but we'll be back to our usual stupid selves in August.

We’re back! This month we’re going all analogue and exploring the joys of the musicassette. Matt shares the story of a piece of Japanese minimalism and Liam comes over all bitter with the story of an ex boyfriend via that beautiful little plastic object (tape). Plus Matt shoves another 12 inches into your ear. Finished up with a helping of all the unusual nonsense. Enjoy!

Happy May! Why not join us on a trip to the wild west of music production, or see if you agree with Liam's latest rant du jour. Plus some news and chat about Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, musicals, eurovision, nonsense, and the inevitable #nowplaying

This month we're following the white rabbit, taking the red pill, daring to believe. Matt takes us deep into the weird and frankly rather lovely world of Shooby Taylor, and then gives us his top 5 greatest outsider musicians. We also get to grips with a few more micro penises, throw a few more records on the #nowplaying turntable, and finish up with a quiz that'll drive you bonkers!

We're back! Season 3 kicks off with a frantic round robin attempt to clear the decks in the first of our "micro pieces/micro penis" segments. We get rid of the stuff that's been clogging our brains once and for all. Matt gives us a 12 full inches. OUCH! And Liam takes us into the future of yesteryear with a hand from Walt Disney and Craig. Plus all the usual nonsense. Welcome back to DAA!

It's the mooooooost wonderful tiiiiiiiime of the yearrrrrrr! That means it's time for our final episode of season 2, an Xmas quiz! Hear music aficionados, families, professional quizzers, and general dweebs of all sorts compete for the eyewateringly beautiful DAA trophy (we actually had a trophy made). Why not play along at home!

And we’re off! Off to the Isle of Wight that is. In another slightly experimental episode the lads head off to DJ on the IOW. On their journey the boys discuss how to make the perfect road trip mix, go crate digging, listen to some hardcore pornography, and generally lark about. Enjoy!

Now for something completely different. This week we traverse the length and breadth of Manchester to tell the story of the music, the people, and the places that made some of the world's greatest music.Plus: we finally get our bangers out, Matt burns £1000000, and we delve into #nowplaying

To call the summer to a close Matt treats us to an audio tour around France, bass in hand, to tell us the trials and tribulations of modern touring. Buckle up! It's going to be a bumpy ride!

We're back and angrier than ever! Sit down and listen to Liam and Craig argue like a bitter old married couple on the edge of divorce while Matt attempts to maintain some modicum of calm. Reworking dance music with orchestras, the latest additions to the room 101 of dreadful music things, Liam assassinates the saxophone, and the usual #nowplaying.What are you doing, you buffoon?! Listen to DAA!

Embark on a journey into sound with the chaps at DAA. This issue the boys tackle the "definitive cover", send our roving reporter to the muddy filth of Glasto, and become corporate whores with some new branding ideas. Plus all the usual nonsense and #nowplaying. Enjoy!

BOOM! The new issue of Dancing About Architecture has Liam sharing his top 10 albums that never happened, the boys get into best opening lyrics - KICK OUT THE JAMS MF! And Craig shares the sad tale of a forgotten genius.

It's June, which means we've got some Pride! This month we talk about the gayest things in music, Matt takes us on a journey into sound, and we revisit songs that should have been classics but never quite made it.

A short, unplanned, tribute to our favorite city in the world.

From the wilds of Cumbria the lads take to the country to reminisce on the glory days of 1997. The best and worst albums having their 20th anniversary this year are discussed, as well as the history of an ultra-rare record and Craig delves into the dark underbelly of chap hop. All that, and all the usual verbal detritus including #nowplaying and an overly inquisitive pheasant.