Paul Hartnoll: he won't be so downcast on our podcast
Music Weekly returns after a brief period of convalescence following our breakneck coverage of this year's Glastonbury festival.
Joining us in the pod this week is Paul Hartnoll, one half of Orbital - perhaps the most successful and innovative British dance act of the 90s. Along with his brother Phil, Paul ruled the techno scene, and helped put electronica firmly in the mainstream. We discuss the golden days of techno, the current state of dance and whether Orbital will be making a comeback in 2015. Paul's new album, Ideal Condition, is out now, and if you're quick, you might still be able to catch him headlining the Big Chill festival.
Also in the show, Rosie gives us the lowdown on this year's Mercury Prize shortlist. Is her assessment that the shortlist is a bit "puzzling" the right one? Do you agree with Paul Hartnoll's assertion that is Bat For Lashes' Fur and Gold the most deserved winner?
In the dongle reviews, we check out Groove Armada's infuriatingly catchy Song for Mutya, arguably the finest pop song of the summer, Icelandic punksters Jakobinarina and the return of Karen O and Yeah Yeah Yeahs with Rockers To Swallow from their new Is Is EP. Question is though, will any of them finally topple Rihanna? (You can read more of our reviews in the Singles Club.)
Finally, we hear from New York rapper Pharoahe Monch. His third album, Desire, is, we reckon, one of the finest things that's been released all year. Do you agree? And which other "backpacker rappers" should we be making a noise about?
We're back next week with our Canadian Special, featuring Feist, Chromeo, Emily Haines, BSS, Stars, all sorts. If you have questions and topics you want us to discuss in the show, let us know and we'll get thinking...
For now, listen, enjoy (hopefully), and blog away below.
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