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

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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The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

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