Sleeper – Black Session – March 8, 1994 – RFI – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Sleeper for the middle of the week/pre-Thanksgiving festivities. Sleeper was one of the more successful bands of the “Britpop” era. Begun when singer Louise Wener met guitarist Jon Stewart at a Political Philosophy class
David Cassidy – in concert from De Doelen, Rotterdam – March 23, 1973 – Radio Nederland – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – A tribute to David Cassidy tonight. Hearing the news earlier this evening that David Cassidy had died, owing to complications from organ failure, it’s one more element of
Linoleum – In Concert – BBC Radio 1 – circa April 29, 1997 – BBC In Concert – Linoleum to start the week. A band that, by many standards, was short-lived (1994-2001). But in that short period of time made a strong impression and were essential elements in the Post-Punk
Idlewild – Studio Concert – Steve Lamacq Show – 2005 – BBC Radio 1 – Idlewild to close the weekend. Scottish Indie, from a BBC Radio 1 Studio concert via the Steve Lamacq show in 2005. Having released some 7 studio albums, since their debut in 1995 with their most
Teenage Fanclub – Live at Black Sessions – Nov. 16, 1993 – Radio France International – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Teenage Fanclub tonight. The Scottish Alt/Indie/Jangle/Power group in session in Paris for Bernard Lenoir at Radio France International, otherwise known as The Black Sessions. Teenage Fanclub got started in
Minny Pops – in session for John Peel – November 12, 1980 – BBC Radio 1 – Dutch Post-Punk/Art-Punk/New Wave band Minny Pops in session for John Peel tonight. Broadcast on November 12, 1980, Minny Pops were the first Dutch band to do a Peel session and this is the
Pale Waves from Manchester tonight. Together for 2 years, and releasing their debut single, the band perform a live set from Maida Vale studios for Huw Stephens on November 13, 2017. Click on the Past Daily link and hear the full session.
Bennet – in session for John Peel – January 18, 1997 – BBC Radio 1 – Bennet, a band possibly no one has heard of here in the U.S. and a band which achieved a tiny modicum of success in the UK, via the Indie circuit and also for their
Methyl Ethel – Live at The Corner Hotel, Melbourne – May 18, 2017 – Triple-J-FM – Australia – Methyl Ethel in concert to end the week. With the wave of bands coming from Australia in recent years (Tame Impala, Jagwar Ma, Pond), the addition of Perth Art Rockers, Methyl Ethel
Girls At Our Best! In session for John Peel – Recorded February 17, 1981 – BBC Radio 1 – Girls At Our Best! One of many short-lived bands of the early 80s. During a time when the playing field was open and genres were springing up everywhere. Punk was in
