Best Lcd Soundsystem Podcasts (2025)

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The best music of July 2025 with Ailbhe Reddy 31:25

11d ago31:25

31:25

The Best of the Month episode is Patreon-only. Public subscribers get the first 25 minutes or so of the episode as a free preview. Members get to hear the whole episode on Patreon as part of a €6 a month subscription so come join us! Andrea is taking the summer off the podcast and listening parties, so this month's special guest is Ailbhe Reddy, th…

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The Prodigy - Music For The Jilted Generation (Listen Closely live with Mango) 38:04

18d ago38:04

38:04

This live episode was recorded over July in The Big Romance on Parnell Street with a live audience at our latest album listening party Listen Closely. The rapper, DJ and Dublin Don Mango joined us to discuss a rave-to-your-grave 90s UK dance music classic album - The Prodigy – Music For the Jilted Generation. A classic ’90s rebellious rave album an…

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Radiohead: Kid A 1:04:08

18d ago1:04:08

1:04:08

Greetings to all our listeners! Tim and I had a blast recording this episode. Kid A is so out there. You can hear a huge leap from a guitar-dominant sound to less commonly used synthesizers like the Ondes Martenot and the Mellotron. The more we drink it in, the fuller and richer it becomes… like that new Mococoa drink! Kidding aside, the episode is…

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Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road with Dan Koch 1:19:41

27d ago1:19:41

1:19:41

Today's episode of Rock Docs is about "Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road", a 2021 film about the late Beach Boys musical genius directed by Brent Wilson (no relation). Our guest today is Dan Koch, who previously joined us to discuss "Gimme Danger", about Iggy & the Stooges, a very dissimilar tale of brothers coming together in the 60's to create som…

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DJ Shampain is a Galway connector, cutting hair and creating his own music story 1:03:24

28d ago1:03:24

1:03:24

This week’s special guest is the multifaceted Cóilí Collins aka DJ Shampain. ing in Galway nearly 10 years ago as a duo with Evan Campbell KETTAMA as VSN. The pair went on to form G-Town Records, and brought Galway to the world stages of dance music, with Shampain playing everything from Boiler Room to tours of China. Shampain and Kettama’s Galway …

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Ozzy Osbourne: Diary of a Madman 57:16

1M ago57:16

57:16

The haunting final notes of "Diary of a Madman" still echo through metal history four decades after its release. Ozzy Osbourne's second solo album wasn't just eight tracks of heavy metal – it was a musical testament that would forever be shadowed by tragedy. We dive deep into this 1981 masterpiece that captured lightning in a bottle: the supernatur…

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God Knows on his debut album, family, friends and connecting with new audiences 1:12:56

1M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

It's always a good time to talk to God Knows, the Irish-Zimbabwean rapper based in Shannon. God Knows is a favourite returning guest, one of the nicest men in Irish music, one of the finest rappers in Ireland, a man who always has time for others, has an open heart, who puts collaboration, creativity and lifting people up to their rightful place. I…

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This is Spinal Tap: Soundtrack 43:52

2M ago43:52

43:52

Ever wondered what happens when comedy meets rock music in perfect harmony? Join us as we break format to celebrate This Is Spinal Tap's brilliant soundtrack – an album that walks the razor-thin line between parody and genuine musical accomplishment. Fresh from seeing the 1984 cult classic on the big screen, we couldn't resist diving into these tra…

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LCD Soundsystem - Sound Of Silver (Listen Closely live with Kelly-Anne Byrne and Eoghan O'Sullivan) 41:38

2M ago41:38

41:38

This live episode was recorded over two nights in June in The Big Romance on Parnell Street in front of an attentive live audience (and some people overheard on the recording from the main bar) I'm sure why it took me 18 editions of the Listen Closely live listening parties for me to think about recording them and putting them out on the Patreon fe…

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LCD Soundsystem 14:08

2M ago14:08

14:08

I went to a gig! That's 2 music reviews this year I can't believe I'm a music critic now. Find the written version here + if you can afford to support us, consider signing up to our patreon. (shh, we are about to take a month break from sunday texts so we can speedrun book two, so any patreon help right now would be especially appreciated!)…

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The best music of June with Eoin Murray 26:03

2M ago26:03

26:03

The Best of the Month episode is now Patreon-only. Public subscribers get the first 25 minutes or so of the episode as a free preview. Members get to hear the whole episode on Patreon as part of a €5 a month subscription so come join us! Andrea is taking the summer off the podcast and listening parties, so this month's special guest is Eoin Murray,…

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Becoming Led Zeppelin 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Today's episode is about "Becoming Led Zeppelin", a 2025 documentary directed by Bernard MacMahon. The movie covers the members' early lives and the formation of the band through the album Led Zeppelin 2. It features a rare lost interview with John Bonham, new interviews with the surviving band members, and some restored footage. But does all of th…

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Death Stranding 2 19:14

2M ago19:14

19:14

Thank you Playstation for the review code. uuuu can find the written version here. keep on keeping on

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A deep dive into Yacht Rock 1:08:18

2M ago1:08:18

1:08:18

We’re not here for a long time, but we are here for a smooooooooooth time. Grab your linen shirt and deck shoes as we will be taking to the gentle seas for some smooth sailing, daiquiri in hand, and with love on our mind, we are heading to the private island of Yacht Rock. You can be a passenger on this ship. Yacht Rock is the subgenre of music lar…

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Empty Alcove / Rotting Figure 15:13

2M ago15:13

15:13

a text about Dan Guthrie's commission at Chisenhale: Empty Alcove / Rotting Figure read it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/empty-alcove-rotting-figure Digital archive: earf.info

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Arcade Fire: Funeral 58:32

2M ago58:32

58:32

Dive into the haunting, anthemic world of Arcade Fire's debut masterpiece "Funeral" as we explore the album that redefined indie rock in the 2000s. This Montreal collective burst onto the scene with a sound that was both intimate and expansive, crafting songs from personal tragedy that somehow managed to feel universally uplifting. What makes "Fune…

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Nick's Picks Vol. 5: Miss Americana - Taylor Swift 1:21:09

2M ago1:21:09

1:21:09

Welcome to Nick's Pick's Vol. 5, in which we invite our friend and returning champion Nick McCann on to discuss any documentary he chooses. Today's episode is about "Miss Americana", a 2020 doc about Taylor Swift directed by Lana Wilson. TS works on her album "Lover" while dealing with personal and political issues. Plus: Is Dave Grohl a megalomani…

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Gaza Biennale (UK Jinnaah) 22:05

2M ago22:05

22:05

A review of Gaza Biennale's exhibition, Upon the Ruins of this World, @ Ugly Duck. Thinking about what a biennale even is in the first place. Read the text here: thewhitepube.com/gaza-biennale Here's Gaza Biennale's UK Jinnaah's ig, to stay tuned for future activity: instagram.com/gazabiennale_jinnaahuk and Gaza Biennale's website: gazabiennale.org…

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The best music of May with Bekah Molony 24:33

3M ago24:33

24:33

The Best of the Month episode is now Patreon-only. Public subscribers get the first 20 minutes or so of the episode as a free preview. Members get to hear the whole episode on Patreon as part of a €5 a month subscription so come join us! It's the return of our monthly Patreon episode, but this time with a special guest. Andrea is taking the summer …

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Episode Ten Point Five: Mind Burns Alive 46:57

3M ago46:57

46:57

Pallbearer released a brand spanking new album in 2024 that we've only just gotten around to. They were getting quite progressive and a little gentler on recent releases, so let's see if that trend continues here. Check in as we discuss the Opener, the Killer, the Grower and the Filler. Give the album a listen first, then give us a listen as we bre…

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LCD Soundsystem: Sound of Silver 1:09:38

3M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

When James Murphy turned down writing for Seinfeld to pursue music, no one could have predicted he'd create one of the most influential dance-rock albums of the 2000s. "Sound of Silver" by LCD Soundsystem, released in March 2007, forever changed the landscape of electronic music by injecting it with raw emotional depth rarely found in the genre. In…

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Shut Up and Play the Hits - LCD Soundsystem with Luca Morganti 1:12:24

3M ago1:12:24

1:12:24

Today's episode of Rock Docs is about "Shut Up and Play the Hits", a 2012 film about the final, uncontroversial, conclusive, never to be reversed ending of LCD Soundsystem directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace. Our guest today is self-professed LCD superfan and New York guy living in LA, film director Luca Morganti. Shut Up and Play the Hits…

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Radio 1's Big Weekend 17:51

3M ago17:51

17:51

A text about girls with guitars and also Ed Atkins' book Flowers. A little two-for-one : ) find the written version of this on our website, support us on Patreon here, and buy our book Poor Artists wherever you buy your books!!!!!

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Palestine, Kneecap and why artists are boycotting music festivals 1:08:57

3M ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Today's episode is a discussion with writer and journalist Una Mullally about artist boycotts, solidarity, Palestine, Israel, protest, cancellation, capitalism and the music industry. We talk about how Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people has become a flashpoint of awareness about how modern music festivals work, specifically how private equ…

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The Shins: Oh, Inverted World 45:20

3M ago45:20

45:20

We dive into the Shins' debut album O Inverted World, examining how James Mercer established a unique sound that would define indie rock in the early 2000s. • The Shins formed in 1996 in Albuquerque, New Mexico with James Mercer as the driving creative force • The band's breakout hit "New Slang" gained massive popularity after being featured in the…

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Confessions of a Commercial Gallerist 34:36

3M ago34:36

34:36

Fra Angelico, the art-priest on shift, hears the confession of a commercial gallerist read it here: thewhitepube.co.uk/confessions support our writing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support⁠⁠⁠ emoji: 🥂🍾

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Revisiting: Kendrick Lamar - good kid, m.A.A.d city 1:03:46

3M ago1:03:46

1:03:46

K.Dot's first masterpiece album is a coming-of-age story with Kendrick navigating life in Compton, resisting peer pressure, destructive behaviour and trying to stay righteous in a corrupted world. Ahead of our listening party at the Big Romance, Andrea takes us on the Hero's Journey of Kendrick Lamar's breakthrough 2012 second album good kid, m.A.A…

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Going to the Island with Open Ear Festival 52:13

3M ago52:13

52:13

The avant-electronic and experimental Irish music festival Open Ear returns to Sherkin Island on the June Bank Holiday weekend. Open Ear is known for its preoccupation with illuminating music operating on the fringes, and the remote island setting of Sherkin Island off the coast of Baltimore in West Cork reflects this outsider ethos. The varied pro…

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Monkey King 24:31

4M ago24:31

24:31

do you think it's possible to change the worst things about yourself? this week's text is about a mythological character from Chinese history and how we might be the same person. another big health update too! find the written version of the text here and get our book Poor Artists woooooo

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How many copies of the book have sold? 1:02:13

4M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

a 2025 q&a about how the book is doing, the things that we secretly find annoying about each other, our rudest reader interactions, and what's happening with book two :p watch the VIDEO of this chat here; support the white pube here :)

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Our best of April's albums and songs 19:39

4M ago19:39

19:39

Our monthly Patreon episode in which Andrea Cleary and Niall share our favourite music of the past month. The Best of the Month episode is now Patreon-only. Public subscribers get the first 20 minutes or so of the episode as a free preview. Members get to hear the whole episode on Patreon for a €5 a month so come join us! This month, we are discuss…

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Rush:Power Windows 1:01:14

4M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

Rush's "Power Windows" marks its 40th anniversary this year, and its examination of different forms of power resonates more strongly than ever in our complex world. This groundbreaking 1985 album showcases the band's evolution toward a synthesizer-rich sound while maintaining their trademark technical brilliance and thought-provoking lyrics. Diving…

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On Ugliness 19:02

4M ago19:02

19:02

Or, on why I want to be confused / why I love strangeness. Talking about On Ugliness: Medieval and Contemporary @ Skarstedt. Read the text version here: thewhitepube.co.uk/on-ugliness support our writing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support⁠⁠⁠ emoji: 👹👺

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Róisín El Cherif is singing for Palestine and Ireland 50:27

4M ago50:27

50:27

The Irish-Palestinian singer and filmmaker speaks about embracing her Arabic heritage in her music, and the resurgence of interest in keening and Irish folklore. The Irish-Palestinian artist Róisín El Cherif has spent 18 months advocating for the people of Palestine, speaking out on the injustice and genocide in Gaza. El Cherif has begun singing in…

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Creating Identity Charms 16:29

4M ago16:29

16:29

I have good news!!!!!! this week's text is about midodrine, Chile and the artist Phoebe Kaniewska. listen to hear the good news woooo or read about it on our website here. Sign up to our Patreon to join the discord if you want also. I hate all other social media except the white pube discord. there, I said it.…

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Why J Dilla was such an influential producer 1:13:04

4M ago1:13:04

1:13:04

It’s DILLA TIME This month's special is about Jay Dee aka J Dilla, a Detroit hip-hop producer’s whose work is so prolific and influential his MPC sampler is in the Smithsonian. Dilla worked with hip-hop and R&B greats - Q-Tip, A Tribe Called Quest, Busta Rhymes, The Roots, The Pharcyde, D'Angelo, Common, Madlib and made his own signature rhythm tha…

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Keller Williams: Laugh 1:13:20

4M ago1:13:20

1:13:20

Stepping into the musical world of Keller Williams feels like discovering a secret society where genres blend effortlessly and musical innovation takes center stage. His 2002 album "Laugh" captures the essence of this jam band pioneer at a pivotal moment in his career—six albums deep and confidently expressing his unique musical voice. Williams sta…

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Episode Five Point Five: Blue City 52:29

4M ago52:29

52:29

We take a break from our All Them Witches binge to check out a recent release by one of our favourite bands: Blue City by Abrams. They've changed label for this one, so let's see if they've changed their sound too. Check in as we discuss the Opener, the Killer, the Grower and the Filler on this recent release. Give the album a listen first, then gi…

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The Crit 24:45

4M ago24:45

24:45

This week's text is about listening in on a crit :) read it here: thewhitepube.com/the-crit support our writing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support⁠⁠ emoji: 👼

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Lapvona 13:45

5M ago13:45

13:45

spoiler free text about Lapvona and a clinical trial I did this week and reading books all the way to the end even when you don't love them. Find the written version on our website here ; sign up to our Patreon here to join our discord; and please buy our book Poor Artists! it's out in hardback, audiobook and ebook!! paperback aint til October baby…

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Our music picks of March [Subscriber Podcast preview] 20:38

5M ago20:38

20:38

Our monthly episode in which Andrea Cleary and Niall share our favourite music of the past month. The Best of the Month episode is now Patreon-only. Public subscribers get the first 15 minutes or so of the episode as a free preview. Members get to hear the whole episode on their member feeds or on Patreon direct. Discussing music from Lonnie Holley…

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Moving Still's Irish-Arab electronic bangers are having a moment 🔥 1:17:21

5M ago1:17:21

1:17:21

Jamal Sul has been making Irish Arabic electronic music as Moving Still since 2016. His productions link his Arabic heritage, with his love of synthesizers, dance music and buzzy bangers. Moving Still’s music is unique in how it brings together styles of music from the SWANA region (Southwest Asia and North Africa) with European and American club g…

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The Roundabout Artist 22:58

5M ago22:58

22:58

This week's text is a short story about roundabout art! About where art sits in the public sphere, where it is surprising or unexpected! Read the text: thewhitepube.co.uk/the-roundabout-artist support our writing: ⁠⁠⁠⁠thewhitepube.co.uk/support⁠ emoji: 🏝🏖

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I was duped by an AI musician 1:12:10

5M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

Would you identify an AI song if you pressed play on one? Colm Cahalane and Niall explore what's happening in AI and music now, with an example drawn from the Irish music scene in recent months. Echoing the early Wild Wild West streaming era that we discussed last week with Liz Pelly that gave rise to Spotify's dominance, our chat this week with Co…

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Gorillaz: Demon Days 1:02:37

5M ago1:02:37

1:02:37

Stepping into the animated world of Gorillaz's "Demon Days," two passionate music fans embark on a track-by-track exploration of the groundbreaking 2005 album that cemented the virtual band's place in music history. The conversation delves deep into the fictional band members—2D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle, and Russel Hobbs—examining how their elaborat…

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Sly Lives! 1:05:15

5M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Today's episode is on "Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)", a 2025 Questlove jawn about Sly Stone (and the Family Stone). The movie shows us how Sylvester Stewart evolved into Sly Stone, co-founded the Family Stone, and cranked out a pile of classic tunes over the course of a few years. And, of course, we learn about Sly's drug-fueled down…

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The Hearing Test 21:29

5M ago21:29

21:29

I write about the app called Visible that is supposed to help you with energy-limiting health conditions, and I write about Eliza Barry Callahan's 2024 book The Hearing Test. You can find the written version here, our Patreon here, and here's a referral code to the app. I have no idea if it's worth it yet. In the first few weeks yes? But ask me aga…

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Mood Machine - A conversation with Liz Pelly about Spotify 1:04:57

5M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

The music and cultural critic Liz Pelly's new book Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Cost of the Perfect Playlist is a deep dive into Spotify's often contentious position in music today. Liz has been a philosophising on issues brought about by the streaming era's cultural impact for about 10 years now so the book collates a lot of work, tho…

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Radiohead: OK Computer 1:09:48

5M ago1:09:48

1:09:48

Send us a text Support the showBy Chris & Tim

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Our best of February's music 26:45

6M ago26:45

26:45

Our monthly episode in which Nialler and Andrea Cleary talk about their favourite music of the month. The Best of the Month episode is now Patreon-only. Public subscribers get the first 20-25 minutes or so of the episode as a free preview. Members get to hear the whole episode on their member feeds or on Patreon direct. Discussing new albums from O…

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