Completely Conspicuous22 Jul 2024

Completely Conspicuous 640: Rocking While the World's on Fire

Part 2 of my conversation with guest Jay Breitling about our favorite music of 2024 so far.

Show notes:

JB's #6 and JK's #7: Philly's Mannequin Pussy is a wide-ranging delight
JK's 6: Excellent jangle rock from Toronto's Ducks Ltd.
JB's #5 and JK's #3: J Mascis with a laid-back winner of a solo album
Let us know if you want to be in the studio audience for the year-end wrapup
JK's #5: A more electronic effort from St. Vincent
The limited amount of media attention given to albums now
How do current artists measure success?
Remembering weird synth pop from the early '80s
Fewer barriers to entry, but fewer ways to get your music in front of people
JB's #4: Another great Slumberland release from Lunchbox, featuring folks from Hard Left
JK's #4: First release in 14 years from NYC art rockers Les Savy Fav
JB's #3: NH-based act combines post punk with many different genres
JB's #2: Johnny Foreigner returns with EP previewing their upcoming album
JK's #2: METZ adds catchiness to their noise rock
JB's #1: Political swipe at gentrification from Neutrals
Anticipated albums: Fontaines D.C., Sunset Rubdown, Johnny Foreigner, Chime School, Peel Dream Magazine, Jesus Lizard, Horse Jumper of Love, Los Campesinos, Osees
JK's #1: Hot collection of power pop rippers from Daniel Romano's Outfit

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