The Listening Club - 11th August 2019

Greetings,

Well, wet and windy is back in force across Europe, which is kinda sad for the Dutch, as August is traditionally holiday month here in the Netherlands, to the extent that offices are almost empty, many cafes and takeaways are closed, and public transport runs on a reduced timetable. Still, it's lovely and peaceful outside the tourist zones... even if it is grey.

Last week chez #LC, @saucer was in the chair, serving up Brazilian delights in the form of "Sem Nostalgia" by Lucas Santtana, which certainly got the braincells quizzically tingling. Thanks to him for the pick, and the surprise deflection of the Frisb back in the direction it came from, which means @holette is here again, with tonight's intro...

“I have Iggy Pop to thank for many things: Raw Power; one of the greatest live performances I’ve ever seen; a really cool T-shirt that used to fit me; and (do Iggy voice here) ‘facilitating connections’. These days he’s deliciously intimate company on Friday nights on the radio, during which time he’s introduced me to this artist. 

The voice speaks for itself. It makes me feel calm and uplifted - sadly ironic given the artist’s struggles with mental illness. There are better known tracks to explore if you like this album, but to me it’s a good place to start for the direct emotions,  melody and musicianship.”

Okaydoke. Direct download is here, and the stream's below:


See you at 8pm BST (GMT+1) tonight.