Subsuburias
Dan Lyons
Far from being the new kid on the block, Dan Lyons, who cut his teeth as a drummer with the Fat White Family, Phobophobes and Misty Milleret before going solo, takes us by surprise with Shuttered Dreams. Surrounded on this album by the Tenants (drummer Dom Hall, bassist Henry Gabbott and singer Freya Warsi), he finds an inspiration full of grace and elegance, and signs an endearing album for all lovers of soulful rock’n’roll.
Musical Picks
From Dan Lyons
Chet Baker
Chet Baker Sings
I’ve been in love with him forever, since I heard that record, which actually wasn’t that long ago. I think he captures a feeling, a certain type of hopeful melancholia that is comforting but also really unnerving at the same time. It’s definitely the past when you listen to Chet Baker, you time travel.
Vishwa Mohan Bhatt & Ry Cooder - A Meeting By The River
I went to see Vishwa Mohan Bhatt at the Barbican with his band doing his Desert Slide project not so long ago. He played quite a few songs from this album he did with Ry Cooder and I haven’t stopped listening since.
Tom Waits -
The Heart of Saturday Night
It’s got that same smoky bar, 2.30-in-the morning-thing, which I like.
Hérmine
The World On My Plates
This album was on heavy rotation last year since I met Hermine and prompted a deep dive into her back catalogue. I’ve done a couple of shows with her since. She’s the real deal.
Bob Dylan
Blood on the tracks
What can I say that hasn’t already been said? It’s the perfect soundtrack to virtually any situation. Especially potent when used in the morning, curtains just open, coffee made, no plans…
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