Lizzy: The Go! Team – Huddle FormationRobert: R.E.M. – Life And How To Live ItJack: Jlin – Carbon 7 (161)Robert's brand new book is called "Begin The Begin: R.E.M.'s Early Years", which you should buy with your money. Robert's website is over h

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Jul 3rd, 2019 31m 58s

Jack: Mirrored Lips – Falling In Love Again (Can't Help It)Kenice: The Futureheads – Hounds Of LoveLizzy: Sleater-Kinney – A New WaveKenice hosts a ruddy superb podcast called Love About Town, so do the right thing and listen to that. She's on

The Beatles / Gorillaz / Alice Coltrane (with Tom Withey)

Jun 19th, 2019 39m 32s

Lizzy: Gorillaz – Superfast JellyfishTom: The Beatles – Dear PrudenceJack: Alice Coltrane – Journey In SatchidanandaHead over to Twitter and shower us with compliments. We're @fantastic_pod.

The Cars / F*ck Buttons / Ganger (with Ian F. King)

Jun 5th, 2019 34m 38s

Lizzy: The Cars – Just What I NeededIan: Ganger – Capo (South Of Caspian)Jack: F*ck Buttons – The Red WingHead over to Ian's website for more about his categorically excellent book, Appetite For Definition. He's on Twitter as @dearjerksmusic an

The Muppets / Broadcast / Joubert Singers (with Jeanette Leech)

May 22nd, 2019 35m 44s

Jack: Broadcast – I Found The FJeanette: Scooter (from The Muppet Show) – There's A New SoundLizzy: Joubert Singers – Stand On The WordJeanette Leech has written two wonderful books – Seasons They Change and Fearless – both of which are out on

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May 8th, 2019 31m 8s

Lizzy: Arcade Fire – Sprawl II (Mountains Beyond Mountains)Kirk: Kimbra – Sally I Can See YouJack: Talk Talk – InheritanceIf you're not already subscribed to Strong Songs then your podcast feed needs an upgrade. Check it out here. Kirk also has

Robbie Williams / Rüfüs Du Sol / Melt-Banana (with Ingmar Apinis)

Apr 24th, 2019 35m 10s

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Apr 10th, 2019 25m 52s

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Migos / Kate Nash / Dean Blunt (with James Marriott)

Mar 27th, 2019 27m 10s

Digital product designer James Marriott joins us to discuss the kitchen curiosities of Migos, a morning from hell narrated by Kate Nash and a fleeting mystery from Dean Blunt.Jack: Dean Blunt – Black MetalJames: Migos – Stir FryLizzy: Kat

Merry Clayton / Unknown Mortal Orchestra / My Bloody Valentine (with Tor Maries)

Mar 13th, 2019 30m 44s

Musician and writer Tor Maries joins us to discuss the all-out party of Merry Clayton, the slinky polyamory of Unknown Mortal Orchestra and My Bloody Valentine's melting edges.Lizzy: Merry Clayton – Gimme ShelterTor: Unknown Mortal Orchestr

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Feb 27th, 2019 23m 47s

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Low / Panda Bear / Björk (with James Chuter)

Feb 13th, 2019 22m 8s

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Fantastic Beats Trailer

Feb 10th, 2019 54s

Welcome to Fantastic Beats: the new podcast where we invite special guests to swap music recommendations with us. New episodes arrive every other week.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app, or head over to our official website to listen!

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