Silicon Valley fascist propaganda, Maija Sofia & Friendly Fires (Podcast)

Andrea and Niall arrive at episode 71 for a bumper edition of music chat and interview.

The rundown

We attend the Girl Band and Sigrid concerts.

Silicon Valley fascist propaganda! Grimes has thoughts on AI and everyone has thoughts on Grimes.

Feeeeemales – Gender inequality at festivals again. TRNSMT / Sunstroke.

Amanda Palmer Vs The Guardian

Reasons to be cheerful

Songs up for discussion
Confidence Man – Does it Make You Feel Good?
Maggie Rogers – Love You A Long Time
Naoise Roo – Falling Stars
Stormzy – Own It (Ed Sheeran and Burna Boy)

Album of the week
Maija Sofia – Bath Time

Andrea’s piece on the Thin Air.

Interview
Luke talks to Friendly Fires about their new album Inflorescent and returning to a new landscape.

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Film, TV, books, music and podcasts we are loving this week.

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Closing track:
MuRli – Naufrage (feat. Astronautalis, Awir Leon & God Knows)

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