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When Brighton & Hove Council started sharing ideas to make secondary schools more integrated in October 2024, it sparked intense debate across the city.In this second episode of our special series, Class Divide explores how progressive values are tested when change affects our own children's education. From parents wrestling with their fears about change to communities long excluded from real school choice, we uncover what happens when a city's self-image collides with educational inequality.Through conversations with families across Brighton, we explore how privilege maintains itself, even in a city proud of its progressive values. As the consultation on school admissions reaches its critical phase, we ask: can Brighton embrace the change needed to create truly integrated schools?Links & Resources:Take part in the Council's consultation on school admissions (open until January 31st)Link to Episode 1Featured Guests:Alice - Parent, Preston ParkLaura - Parent, Preston ParkLewis - Parent, WhitehawkNicola - Parent and Equity in Education campaignerRose - Parent and Longhill School advocateAdam Dennett - Professor of GeographyCharley O'Regan - Senior Schools Engagement Manager, Sutton TrustChris Ward MPCredits:Curtis James - Writer and ProducerEve Streeter - Executive ProducerCarlie Goldsmith - Editorial Guidance & Class Divide co-founderMusic Credits:Music in this series was kindly donated by Olivier Alary, Maaja Nuut, Rumm, Neil Hale, Salvatore Mercatante, Polypores, Minor Pieces, Shida Shahabi, Max de Wardener, Simon James, Rutger Hoedemaekers, Toydrum, The Official Body, Benjamin Harrison, Traams, and Clarice Jensen. Thanks to Alex at Fat Cat Records, and Colin at Castles in Space.Further Reading:How to connect with Class Divide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Brighton made history by giving children on free school meals priority access to secondary schools, it became the first city in England to take such a bold step towards educational equality. But was it enough? In this first episode of a special three-part series, Class Divide explores why true integration of our schools matters - not just for our poorest children, but for everyone.From Longhill High School's fight against stigma to groundbreaking research on school segregation, we uncover how a city proud of its progressive values faces its biggest test yet. Through conversations with teachers, researchers and families, we explore what happens when principles meet personal choices, and why creating truly mixed schools could be the key to Brighton's future.As the city considers its next steps towards educational equality, we ask: can Brighton live up to its reputation as a haven of inclusivity when change affects our own children's education? Join us as we explore how building an education system that works for our poorest children first creates better schools for everyone.Links & Resources:Take part in the Council's consultation on school admissions (open until January 31st)Class Divide's Just Giving pageLink to Episode 1Key Organisations Mentioned:The Crew ClubThe Sutton TrustDurham University Evidence Center for EducationFeatured Guests:Rachelle Otulakowski - Headteacher, Longhill High SchoolProfessor Stephen Gorard - Durham UniversitySammy Wright - Headteacher and former Social Mobility CommissionerRichard Kahlenberg - Education researcherCharley O'Regan - Senior Schools Engagement Manager, Sutton TrustLeslie Reeves - Social prescribing health worker and East Brighton ParentBeth - Whitehawk parentDave - Whitehawk parentCarlie Goldsmith - Class Divide co-founderJo Lyons - Assistant Director for Education and Skills, Brighton & Hove City CouncilCouncillor Jacob Taylor - Deputy Leader of the CouncilCredits:Curtis James - Writer and ProducerEve Streeter - Executive ProducerCarlie Goldsmith - Editorial Guidance & Class Divide co-founderMusic Credits:Music in this series was kindly donated by Olivier Alary, Maaja Nuut, Rumm, Neil Hale, Salvatore Mercatante, Polypores, Minor Pieces, Shida Shahabi, Max de Wardener, Simon James, Rutger Hoedemaekers, Toydrum, The Official Body, Benjamin Harrison, Traams, and Clarice Jensen. Thanks to Alex at Fat Cat Records, and Colin at Castles in Space.Further Reading:"Exam Nation" by Sammy WrightHow to connect with Class Divide Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, I talk to musician Nina Nastasia. Originally from Los Angeles, CA, Nina began writing songs in 1993 but initially had no real ambitions to be a professional musician. She ended up recording many of those songs with Steve Albini, and they became her debut album Dogs, which was released in 2000. Albini sent the record to John Peel, who championed it on his radio show, and Nina began to garner both fans and acclaim. Since then, she's recorded and released seven albums on labels like Touch and Go and Fat Cat Records, and her latest project, Jolie Laide, is a collaboration with musician Jeff MacLeod, and their self-titled debut album was just released on Oscar St. Records! This is the website for Beginnings, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Twitter. Check out my free philosophy Substack where I write essays every couple months here and my old casiopop band's lost album here! And the comedy podcast I do with my wife Naomi Couples Therapy can be found here!  

Support the proposed changes here.In this bonus episode we delve into the critical consultation happening within the council that could reshape the landscape of education in Brighton and Hove. The spotlight is on a proposed change in secondary school admissions that would prioritise free school meal children, aiming to bridge the class divide and create a more socially inclusive education system.Featuring:Dr Ellen GreavesAndy SchofieldDr Carlie GoldsmithRachelle Otulakowski - Longhill HeadFiona MillarCllr David McGregorCllr Jacob TaylorClass Divide was written and produced by Curtis James. The executive producer is Eve Streeter. Location recording, Sound design, post production and mixing is by Curtis James, editorial support by Dr Carlie Goldsmith and research by Dr Sara Bragg.Music in the series was kindly donated by Salvatore Mercatante, Traams, Shida Shahabi, Max de Wardener, Simon James, Clarice Jensen, Polypores, Toydrum, and Shopping, Olivier Alary, Maaja Nuut, Rumm, Neil Hale, Minor Pieces, Rutger Hoedemaekers Thank you to Fat Cat Records, Castles in Space.If you'd like to support the Class Divide campaign follow on Twitter and Instagram, or visit the website, classdivide.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of the series, we delve into a story that exemplifies the emergence of hope from the darkest of places. We visit the Crew Club, a community centre at the heart of the council estate in Brighton where the murder of a young boy nearly three decades ago inspired something extraordinary—a place of hope. We travel to Finland and Doncaster to hear how education can be different and successful. We advocate for individuals to overcome prejudices, acknowledge privilege, and recognise the collective responsibility of towns and cities to nurture and support young people. Join us as we dare to think bigger and braver.Featuring:Gwyn ap Harri from the XP TrustDarren and Lorraine Snow from the Crew ClubJohanna Jarvinen Taubert from Learning ScoopDr Carlie GoldsmithFiona MillarJack DaviesClass Divide was written and produced by Curtis James. The executive producer is Eve Streeter. Location recording by Simon James. Sound design, post production and mixing is by Curtis James, with editorial support by Carlie Goldsmith.Music in the series was kindly donated by Salvatore Mercatante, Traams, Shida Shahabi, Max de Wardener, Simon James, Clarice Jensen, Polypores, Toydrum, and Shopping, Olivier Alary, Maaja Nuut, Rumm, Neil Hale, Minor Pieces, Rutger Hoedemaekers Thank you to Fat Cat Records, Castles in Space.The series was funded by Necessity. If you'd like to support the Class Divide campaign follow on Twitter and Instagram, or visit the website, classdivide.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a patrons episode. To become a patron, head to Patreon.com/LoveMessagePod. In this patrons-only bonus episode, Jeremy and Tim have a conversation about what music has been on their turntables recently. Tim kicks things off with a bang - sigh - with a field recording of a thunderstorm and a lengthy conversation about New Age, David Mancuso's wind machines, Frankie Knuckles and the -8 pitch control. Jeremy brings Deep House and Welsh Jazz harp, along with memories of the trials and tribulations of record shopping at Fat Cat Records.  Tim and Jeremy also return to Summer of Soul, share a lesser-known Pharoah Sanders cut, Afro-House floor fillers and dedicate some time to the life and work of Collin Curtis. This is part of a rough series of more conversational, unplanned episodes reflecting on what's been on our record players recently and what we've been up to that we'll be releasing to patrons to say thank you for your support. Produced and edited by Matt Huxley. Tracklist: Environments: Totally New Concepts in Sound - Ultimate Thunderstorm Amanda Whiting - Little Sunflower Ju Ju - Black Samba Pharaoh Sanders - Oh Lord, Let Me Do No Wrong Arturo Sandoval - Fiesta Mojo Nina Simone - Are You Ready Guinu - Palagô (Jose Marquez Remix) Slam Mode - Monopole Cignol - Modularity Born Under A Rhyming Planet - Spasm Band

In this episode we delve into the deep-rooted issues of inequality within the British education system, focusing on catchments and school admissions in Brighton and Hove. We uncover how these factors perpetuate segregation and limit opportunities for children from less privileged backgrounds. We examine the concept of parental choice and its consequences, shedding light on how some parents exploit the system to benefit their own children which leaves others disadvantaged. Featuring:Darren McGarveyEllen GreavesDave BoyleDr Carlie GoldsmithByron VincentProfessor Becky AllenFiona MillarJack DaviesLloyd Russel Moyle MPClass Divide was written and produced by Curtis James. The executive producer is Eve Streeter. Location recording, sound design, post production and mixing is by Simon James, with editorial support by Carlie Goldsmith.Music in the series was kindly donated by Salvatore Mercatante, Traams, Shida Shahabi, Max de Wardener, Simon James, Clarice Jensen, Polypores, Toydrum, and Shopping, Olivier Alary, Maaja Nuut, Rumm, Neil Hale, Minor Pieces, Rutger Hoedemaekers Thank you to Fat Cat Records, Castles in Space.The series was funded by Necessity. If you'd like to support the Class Divide campaign follow on Twitter and Instagram, or visit the website, classdivide.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of "Class Divide," we explore the impact of leaving school without qualifications, including low self-esteem and limited job opportunities. We hear from someone who couldn't pursue their chosen career due to generational challenges. We also discuss the issues faced by working-class individuals in pursuing higher education and the systemic issues that make it difficult for them to break out of the cycle of educational disadvantage.Featuring:Carlie Goldsmith - https://twitter.com/GoldsmithCNAsa, and RyanEmeritus Professor Peter Squires - Professor of Criminology and Public PolicyCourtney Stephenson - Researcher from a working class backgroundGrant Phillips - Ex Stanley Deason StudentDiane Reay - https://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/people/staff/reay/Mary Bousted - National Education UnionClass Divide was written and produced by Curtis James. The executive producer is Eve Streeter. Location recording, sound design, post production and mixing is by Simon James, with editorial support by Carlie Goldsmith.Music in the series was kindly donated by Salvatore Mercatante, Traams, Shida Shahabi, Max de Wardener, Simon James, Clarice Jensen, Polypores, Toydrum, and Shopping, Olivier Alary, Maaja Nuut, Rumm, Neil Hale, Minor Pieces, Rutger Hoedemaekers Thank you to Fat Cat Records, Castles in Space.The series was funded by Necessity. If you'd like to support the Class Divide campaign follow on Twitter and Instagram, or visit the website, classdivide.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we're looking at how years of neglect and middle-class flight resulted in the closure of East Brighton's only secondary school also known as "the school that died of poverty".How is that allowed to happen? And what does it say and do to a community when its school is closed?Featuring:Carlie Goldsmith - https://twitter.com/GoldsmithCNArron, Asa, and RyanJill Clough - Ex COMART HeadAndy Schofield - Ex Varndean School HeadMr Hubbard - Ex Stanley Deason/Marina High/COMART head of dramaDiane Reay - https://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/people/staff/reay/Darren McGarvey - https://twitter.com/lokiscottishrapClass Divide was written and produced by Curtis James. The executive producer is Eve Streeter. Location recording, sound design, post production and mixing is by Simon James, with editorial support by Carlie Goldsmith.Music in the series was kindly donated by Salvatore Mercatante, Traams, Shida Shahabi, Max de Wardener, Simon James, Clarice Jensen, Polypores, Toydrum, and Shopping, Olivier Alary, Maaja Nuut, Rumm, Neil Hale, Minor Pieces, Rutger Hoedemaekers Thank you to Fat Cat Records, Castles in Space.The series was funded by Necessity. If you'd like to support the Class Divide campaign follow on Twitter and Instagram, or visit the website, classdivide.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we follow the story of Carlie Goldsmith and her three brothers, Asa, Ryan, and Arron. All four grew up in Whitehawk, one of the council estates of East Brighton on the South Coast of England.Carlie received an assisted place at a fee-paying independent school for girls, while her brothers attended the local comprehensive in the hills and hollows of Whitehawk. This episode explores the stark reality of educational segregation and the impact it has on the lives of young people.We delve into the significance of Carlie's assisted placement and how it opened up a world of opportunities that she otherwise wouldn't have had access to. We discuss the challenges her brothers faced in their state school and the consequences of the educational divide that exists within the state school system.Featuring:Carlie Goldsmith - https://twitter.com/GoldsmithCNArron, Asa, and RyanMr HubbardDiane Reay - https://www.educ.cam.ac.uk/people/staff/reay/Darren McGarvey - https://twitter.com/lokiscottishrapClass Divide was written and produced by Curtis James. The executive producer is Eve Streeter. Location recording, sound design, post production and mixing is by Simon James, with editorial support by Carlie Goldsmith.Music in the series was kindly donated by Salvatore Mercatante, Traams, Shida Shahabi, Max de Wardener, Simon James, Clarice Jensen, Polypores, Toydrum, and Shopping, Olivier Alary, Maaja Nuut, Rumm, Neil Hale, Minor Pieces, Rutger Hoedemaekers Thank you to Fat Cat Records, Castles in Space.The series was funded by Necessity. If you'd like to supprt the Class Divide campaign follow on Twitter and Instagram, or visit the website, classdivide.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we're in Whitehawk, one of the most underprivileged communities in the UK, where we will meet the residents who call this place home. We will look into the issues facing this community and explore how the stigma attached to council estates like Whitehawk has contributed to the systemic inequalities that exist in our education system.We'll uncover the challenges faced by those living in this community, including high levels of poverty and low educational attainment. We'll also explore how the stigmatisation of council estates has perpetuated these issues and made it even harder for individuals to break the cycle of poverty and disadvantage.Featuring:The Whitehawk Bygones Society speak about moving to Whitehawk as children and where the negative perceptions of the area might have come from; social historian and author John Boughton; writer, performer, and activist Byron Vincent; and rapper, broadcaster, campaigner, and Orwell Prize-winning author Darren McGarvey, who talks about the flawed approach of always bringing outsiders into a community to "fix things".Class Divide was written and produced by Curtis James. The executive producer is Eve Streeter. Location recording, sound design, post production and mixing is by Simon James, with editorial support by Carlie Goldsmith.Music in the series was kindly donated by Salvatore Mercatante, Traams, Shida Shahabi, Max de Wardener, Simon James, Clarice Jensen, Polypores, Toydrum, and Shopping, Olivier Alary, Maaja Nuut, Rumm, Neil Hale, Minor Pieces, Rutger Hoedemaekers Thank you to Fat Cat Records, Castles in Space.The series was funded by Necessity. If you'd like to supprt the Class Divide campaign follow on Twitter and Instagram, or visit the website, classdivide.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered why some children excel academically while others struggle? In this episode, we explore the critical importance of early years education, from birth to junior school, which many experts consider the most critical time for young people's development and learning.We take a close look at the lives of one family in Whitehawk, a council estate on the outskirts of Brighton, and how their experiences in the formative years could potentially have a profound impact on every aspect of their lives.To provide a broader understanding of the challenges facing early years education, we are joined by a diverse range of guests.Rapper, broadcaster, campaigner and Orwell Prize winning author Darren McGarvey; Thomas McMorrin, headteacher at City Academy Whitehawk; Professor Diane Reay, Cambridge academic researcher and higher education teacher; Dr Sarah Leaney from the University of Brighton; Celia Greenwood is one of the co-founders of the WAC Arts Organisation; Dr Chris Bagley, educational psychologist and former teacher; Mary Bousted, joint general secretary of the National Education Union.Class Divide was written and produced by Curtis James. The executive producer is Eve Streeter. Location recording, sound design, post production and mixing is by Simon James, with editorial support by Carlie Goldsmith.Music in the series was kindly donated by Salvatore Mercatante, Traams, Shida Shahabi, Max de Wardener, Simon James, Clarice Jensen, Polypores, Toydrum, and Shopping, Olivier Alary, Maaja Nuut, Rumm, Neil Hale, Minor Pieces, Rutger Hoedemaekers Thank you to Fat Cat Records, Castles in Space.The series was funded by Necessity. If you'd like to supprt the Class Divide campaign follow on Twitter and Instagram, or visit the website, classdivide.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Special 2hr show Today! Monday's Bombshell (Bombshell Radio) Generating Steam HeatBombshell Radio 4pm EST 9pm BST 1pm PDT bombshellradio.comGeneratingSteamHeat #Postpunk #punk #newmusic #60sClassics #Ska #60sGarage #StitcherRadio #Itunes #BombshellRadioThe Dwarves-Drinking Up Christmas (From the No Balls Records ‘The Dwarves/Blag Dahlia’ 10’’ EP 2007)The Twilight Sad-Last January (From the Fat Cat Records album ‘Nobody Wants To Be Here and Nobody Wants To Leave’ 2014)Stiff Little Fingers-Suspect Device (Rigid Digits Records 7’’ 1978)Television-Days (From the Elektra Records album ‘Adventure’ 1978)The Sisters Of Mercy-Valentine (From the Merciful Release Records EP ‘The Reptile House’ 1983)Public Image Ltd-Rise (Virgin Records 7’’ 1986)Killing Joke-Change (EG/Malicious Damage Records 7’’ 1980)…And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of The Dead-Isis Unveiled (From Richter Scale/Justice Records album ‘The Century Of Self’ 2009)Wire-Mannequin (Harvest Records 7’’ 1977)Buzzcocks-Ever Fallen In Love (United Artists Records 7’’ 1978)Mcrad-Weakness (From the Beware Records album ‘Absence Of Sanity’ 1987)KSU-Jabol Punk (From the self titled Pronit Records album 1989)Bob Marley and the Wailers-Natty Dread (From the Island Records album ‘Natty Dread’ 1974)Keith Hudson-Turn The Heater On (From the Atra Records album ‘Torch Of Freedom’ 1975)The The-Bugle Boy (From the 4AD Records album ‘Burning Blue Soul’ 1981)Bo Ningen-Koroshitai Kimochi (Stolen Records 12’’ 2009)Plume Of Feather-No Tabs (Dandelion Radio session track 2016)Jesus And Mary Chain-Amputation (ADA Records digital single 2016)Mondo Generator-Shawnette (From the Southern Lord Records album ‘Cocaine Rodeo’ 2000)Savages-Sad Person (From the Matodor Records album ‘Adore Life’ 2016)Eater-Lock It Up (The Label Records 7’’ 1977)So What-Don’t Wanna Come Back To You (From the forthcoming Just Add Water Records album ‘Hard Gum’ 2016)The Business-Real Enemy (From the Secret Records album ‘Suburban Rebels’ 1983)Government Issue-World You and I (From the Giant Records album ‘You’ 1987)The Clash-(White Man) In Hammersmith Palais (CBS Records 7’’ 1978)Girls Give Me Pills-Faith (Self released digital single 2016)Poison Idea-Hypnoptic (From the Southern Lord Records album ‘Confuse and Conquer’ 2015)The Damned-There Ain’t No Sanity Clause (Chiswick Records 7’’ 1980)

In May 2018, Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison took his life.

 One year on, we're joined by Tim Poitras to look at Frightened Rabbit's Midnight Organ Fight, generally considered one of the best break-up albums of all time. 

 Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide. If this is a topic which you prefer not to hear about, please avoid this episode. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Fat Cat Records. Flawless is hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion and Grant Parkin, and produced by Liam McGinniss. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flawlessamp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/flawlessamp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawlessamp/ You can also back us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/flawlessamp

In episode nine, the guys honor the recently deceased Scott Hutchison, with Frightened Rabbit’s Midnight Organ Fight. Released in 2008 on Fat Cat Records, the album delivers a punch to the gut of roughly 48 minutes of emotionally charged indie rock. It’s a classic breakup album, as the songs on Midnight Organ Fight recount the days surrounding Scott dissolving relationship with his former highschool and college sweetheart. It’s lush, it’s dynamic, and it’s a damn good album.

Generating Steam Heat​Today's Bombshell (Bombshell Radio)Bombshell Radio4pm EST 9pm BST 1pm PDT bombshellradio.com#GeneratingSteamHeat #Postpunk #punk #newmusic #60sClassics #Ska #60sGarage #StitcherRadio #Itunes #BombshellRadioBad Moves-Cool Generator (Don Giovani Records digital single 2018)Petite-Torches (From the self released cassette EP ‘II’ 2017)Shopping-Shave Your Head (From the Fat Cat Records album ‘The Official Body’ 2017)Haymaker-Underdogs (From the Firm Records album ‘We Apologise to Nobody’ 2018)Armada-Lisboa (From the Pirates Press Records album ‘Bandeita Negra’ 2018)Basic Bitches-How Come None Of You Ever Want To Hang Anymore? (Self released digital single 2018)Happy Accidents-Maybe Tomorrow (From the Alcopop! Records album ‘Everything but the Here and Now’ 2018) Colour Me Wednesday-Sugarcoated (From the Lauren Records split album ‘Spoonboy + Colour Me Wednesday’ 2014) th’sheridans-Metal (Self released digital single 2018)Marie Moor-Pretty Day (AAAA Records 7’’ 1982)Patience-White of an Eye (Night School Records 7’’ 2017)Gold Baby-Duppy (Self Released digital single 2017)Litige-Bord De Route (From the Destructure Records MLP ‘Fuite En Avant’ 2017)Richard Hell and the Voidoids-Time (From the Red Star Records album ‘Destiny Street’ 1982)D.N.A-Little Ants (Medical Records 7’’ 1978)The Scabs-Leave Me Alone (From the self titled Clubland Records EP 1979)Dr Feelgood-She Does It Right (From the United Artists Records album ‘Down By The Jetty’ 1975)Generation-Wake Up (From the Spirit Of Punk Records EP ‘Who Loves This Generation?’ 2017)Worst Witch-The Fever (From the Alerta Antifascita Records album ‘Toil and Trouble’ 2018)Guerilla Poubelle-Nous Sommes Morts Trop Jeunes (From the Red Scare Record album ‘La Nausee’ 2017)

Number 4 in my series exploring the truth about the current state of music and the music industry. This time, Fat Cat Records founders Alex and Dave, talking about the now defunct shop, how the label came about and what the future might hold. Find out more: https://fat-cat.co.uk/home

This week on Snacky Tunes, Darin Bresnitz and guest co-host Jordana Rothman, Food & Drink Editor at Time Out New York, flip the normal show format and welcome the musical guest Tal National with an energetic, danceable tune! Hailing from Niamey, the capital city of Niger, their music is joyously hypnotic, a highly unique contribution to West African guitar music. With its lightening fast rhythms and rotating cast of vocalists, this makes for a unique Snacky Tunes experience! Darin and Jordana ask how a group known for its five hour sets can contain that energy in an album that only lasts so long, such as their new album Zoy Zoy, out now on Fat Cat Records. Have they enjoyed their time in NYC? Have they found good Nigerian food on the road? Tune in for answers and amazing live music. In the second half of the show, Heritage Radio Network host of The Main Course and neighbor/owner of Momo Sushi Shack, Phillip Gilmour joins in the fun talking about his new sandwich shop venture “Hi Hello!” located off the Jefferson subway stop in Brooklyn. Talking about why he decided to go from sushi to the sandwich biz, Phil elaborates how disappointed he’d been in other sandwiches and how he decided to change that for himself. Sifting through interesting ingredient combinations as well as Jordana’s thoughts on brunch, Phil shares thoughts on being a restauranteur and the message he’s trying to spread with food. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. “What makes a bad sandwich is people either don’t use enough salt, enough spice, or enough acid.” [35:44] “I’m not a one trick pony. I’m not just obsessed with Japanese things, I’m obsessed with life!” [54:08] —Phillip Gilmour on Snacky Tunes

Alcopop Meets Fat Cat Records Special Podcast Edition ---------------------------------------------------- Matt Emery meets Dave Cawley & James Vela from Fat Cat Records. _______________________________ Intro (0:15) _______________________________ music: Honey Blood - Killer Bang (1:02) _______________________________ interview: Fat Cat Beginnings & Record Shop (3:35) _______________________________ music: Paws - Tongues (7:47) _______________________________ interview: Fat Cat's Sound & Roster (9:58) _______________________________ music: Sylvain Chauveau - Des Plumes Dans La Tête (14:18) music: Traams - Swimming Pool (15:28) ________________________________ interview: New Music, Demos & Fat Cat Demo's Soundcloud Page (18:34) ________________________________ music: Vladimir - Come Over *(taken from the Fat Cat Demo's / Reccomends Page)* (30:08) ________________________________ interview: Record Label that inspired Fat Cat (33:41) ________________________________ music: Tal National - Nouvelles (39:20) ________________________________ interview: Inspiring Record Labels of Today (44:55) ________________________________ music: We Were Promised Jet Packs - Quiet Little Voices (46:57) ________________________________ interview: Special / Favourite Fat Cat Releases (51:17) ________________________________ music: Xinlisupreme - Untitled (57:40) ________________________________ interview: Upcoming in 2014 (59:02) ________________________________ music: Dustin O'Halloran - Opus 37 (1:00:11 ________________________________

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Brian Salvatore as we continue handing out the CompCon Awards. I've also got the Bonehead of the Week and music from Wire, Mikal Cronin, Parquet Courts and Ten Kens. Show notes: - Recorded via Skype - Best Concept Album - Brian: Not a fan of concept albums - Jay: Afghan Whigs' Black Love is an underrated classic - Townshend's book is a good read - Best Album That Deviates From Band's Sound - Brian: Prefers later Pavement to earlier stuff - Tin Machine was welcome change after substandard Bowie albums - Praising (or not hating) R.E.M.'s Monster - Paul's Boutique was a masterpiece of sampling - Best Song by Band Member Who Wasn't Main Songwriter - Brian: George Harrison rules - Best Rhythm Guitarist - Post classic rock era, line between rhythm and lead has blurred - Lee Ving and Dave Mustaine teamed up - Bill Ward: Sabbath should give the drummer some - Best Album Packaging - Vinyl was the heyday of great packaging - Zep's In Through the Out Door had several covers - Music listening experience is less immersive now - To be continued - Bonehead of the Week Music:Wire - Love Bends Mikal Cronin - Shout It Out Parquet Courts - Stoned and Starving Ten Kens - When a Door Opens Completely Conspicuous is available through the iTunes podcast directory. Subscribe and write a review! The Wire song is on the album Change Becomes Us on Pink Flag Records. Download it for free at Stereogum. The Mikal Cronin song is on the album MCII on Merge Records. Download the song for free at NPR. The Parquet Courts song is on the album Light Up Gold on Dull Tools/What's Your Rupture. Download the song for free at NPR. The Ten Kens song is on the album Namesake on Fat Cat Records. Download the song for free at NPR. The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Find out more about Senor Breitling at his fine music blog Clicky Clicky. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

Today we take a look at a new acoustic release by Kilsyth, Scotland’s ‘The Twilight Sad’. The band actually got their start playing a few gigs in Glasgow, creating half hour pieces of music that incorporated loads of varied instruments, tape loops from old films and folk songs, effects, toy keyboards and other quirky angles […]

Oh Boy and Howdy everybody - Long time since my last podcast and all apologies. You must understand that these times dissertations are cause for desperation and all my education has left me little time for communication. And so I've managed to pull myself together just in time for the monthlies 05. Lets get it on.01. John Lee Hooker - Hard Hearted WomanThe always esteem-able and vital, played here because you can never have to much of a good Hooker.02. Holy Modal Rounders - SynergyA supremely weird song that, I do believe, precedes the "paradigm shift" "synergy" of boardroom culture by a solid two scores worth of years. Take that to the bank you filthy suit bastards.03. Thee Headcoats - MantrapChrist, I can't shake the feeling that I must have played this one before. Not sure when or where. No matter. Billy Childish led this outfit of misfits in his own personal means of exercising his demons. Hard luck with that as twenty years later he's still trying. 04. Cocorosie - Terrible AngelsFrom La Maison de Mon Rêve, an album I specifically skipped trying to pronounce on the air. 05. Pink Martini - Anna (El Negro Zunbon)One of the best little outfits from P-town still gets respect from the swinging cats down at Carnegie Hall. Pink Martini just came out with a new album too - Hey Eugene! and, best of news, they did it by sticking with the small imprint label Heinz Records. 06. John Mayhill - Mexico CityI can find nothing on this guy - real shame too. Even though he's got some generic vocal belts - the genius is all in the song's parodic tone and the call and response duet. Which makes me curious as to if he was smart enough to do it twice or if this was just a one off fluke.07. La Piedrera - El Cool DudeThe accordion is the international instrument of honest music. Anyone who has ever tried "ironic" accordion compositions has in fact met their horrible demise the ragged clutches of the squeeze box man's dancing monkey. And rightfully so.  08. Al Caiola - Experiment In TerrorCause nothing says summer like a latin flavored string guitar set based on the idea of Terror. I get all goose pimply when the brass swings into it in the second half. The Horror. 09. Har-You Percussion Group - Feel Me GoodSocial activists, deteriorated youth, and funk. I wonder what happened to these kids. 10. Bango - Motor MaravilhaThe left behind and forgotten of the 60's Brazilian Psychedelic Movement.11. Barney Bigard Sextet - Sweet Marijuana BrownRecorded in '45 this little ditty came out long after the respectability of jazz was all about the understated background music and had not yet been blown apart by the cool. An interesting time and this song plays more like a crooner than anything else.12. Contours - Can You Jerk Like MeSoul Singing Motown players - they pushed this onto vinyl in '65. And unlike the Barney Bigard Sextet track it has no intentional subtext.13. Optiganally Yours - Walk & Chew GumFor those who are curious the Optigan is a little toy record player which played small instrument records to produce sounds. And yes the band is based on this device. 14. Rusty York - TremblinAs a son of a coal miner this bluegrass influenced rockabilly promoter put up a lot of works and has even got a place over at the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. 15. David Karsten Daniels - Jesus and the DevilKeeping the summer spirit alive DKD gets the best of the whatsits on this podcast. Happiness and don't forget to pick up his latest work over on Fat Cat Records. 15. Albert Washington - Bettie JaneA nice roiling bongo beat propels this stripped down hybrid of blues and soul towards the duets saucy descriptions of the eponymous girl.16. Lazy Lexi's mystery track!Everybody's talking about the president. But what do they say?17. Polyphonic Spree - Section 12 (Hold Me Now)June 19th people and the newest albums drops - the Spree is getting militant! Inspirational, like Ana says, these folks give you something to smile about.18. The Owls - AirOh you've probably heard of them. 19. The Roulettes - JunkThe instrumental modset brings the fury with this keyboard driven powerhouse.Thanks for tuning in everybody - just a heads up. Like I say in the podcast I'm shifting to a bi-monthly format because of time constraints due to summer school. But if anybody wants to submit a guest podcast drop me a line.image from: adamcadre.acbacking tracks: Keisuke Egusa - Summer Samba; April Aloisio - Nica's; Dream; Skatallites - James Bond Theme; Yesterdays New Quintet - Daylight; Yardbirds - Honey In Your Hips.