A Quick One

Black Midi, The Tragically Hip & Andy Stott

Thu, 27 May 2021 20:54:03 GMT

Oops, we've crept over the 50-minute line. Can we still be called A Quick One? No longer the 3-minute wonders of our youth. But I couldn't cut out the fascinating asides, including surprising (to me) facts about the the life of late David Gest.

Black Midi - John L

The Tragically Hip - Not Necessary

Andy Stott - Don't Know How (feat. Alison Skidmore)

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Lump, Fog Lake & White Flowers

Thu, 13 May 2021 19:11:32 GMT

We are celebrating our almost first birthday with an episode sticking to our tried and tested formula. Don't call us formulaic, though.

Lump - Animal

Fog Lake - Dakota

White Flowers - Night Drive

Here's a link to Robin's Hugh Grant themed podcast: Hugh Do Hugh Think Hugh Are?

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Ducks Ltd, The Bug Club & The Antlers

Mon, 03 May 2021 07:27:26 GMT

After a month off, we return triumphantly with the help of new team member, Robin. Well, I say triumphantly - technical glitches meant an editing headache and a less-than-optimum listening experience in parts of this episode, for which we apologise sincerely. Bear with us; we'll be back, better, stronger, faster.

Ducks Ltd - As Big As All Outside

The Bug Club - We Don't Need Room For Lovin'

The Antlers - It Is What It Is

Matty shamelessly promotes the latest offering from The Tall Boy: 'Other People's Songs', available at https://thetallboyuk.bandcamp.com/album/other-peoples-songs

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Fake Fruit, Du Blonde & The Chills

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:12:15 GMT

Which of these songs is your favourite? Do you agree with us?

Fake Fruit - No Mutuals

Du Blonde - I'm Glad That We Broke Up

The Chills - Monolith

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Blanket Man, The Lodger & Spread Joy

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 13:50:12 GMT

This week featuring the sounds of:

Blanketman - Leave The South

The Lodger - Dual Lives

Spread Joy - Unoriginal

For those mystified by the Rainbow, Bungle and Chas 'n' Dave references:

Rainbow

Chas and Dave

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The Reds, Pinks & Purples, Opposite Sex and Warm Red

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 12:45:20 GMT

Three more hot hits are discussed, amongst other things...

The Reds, Pinks & Purples - The Record Player and the Damage Done

Opposite Sex - Shoots Me Like a Knife

Warm Red - Comes Out

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Jane Weaver, Persona & Tele Novella

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:32:19 GMT

We're back with three cracking tracks on which to feast your ears. Follow the links to watch the videos as you listen.

Jane Weaver - Heartlow

Persona - Old Man, Young Woman

Tele Novella - Paper Crown

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Cheekface, Swansea Sound & Lynks

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 22:46:12 GMT

They're back for season 2, chapter 2021, and looking for the latest hot sounds, and ideas for features. In this episode, sound effects, which may not last beyond this, episode 27.

Cheekface - Call Your Mom

Swansea Sound - I Sold My Soul on Ebay

Lynks - Everyone's Hot (And I'm Not)

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2020: It wasn't all bad...

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 20:13:06 GMT

It's the final show of the year, therefore we have to look back, but then we must look forward.

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The Aislers Set, Dressy Bessy & Jetstream Pony

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 21:04:16 GMT

The Christmas cracker episode rounds off a triumphant debut season for A Quick One.

Starring:

The Aislers Set - Cold Christmas

Dressy Bessy - Biggest Bells

Jetstream Pony - Grief of a (Frozen) Sailor

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Suzie True, Zipper & Phoebe Bridgers

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 10:24:11 GMT

Richard has broken his computer so celebrity guest, Christine (Burnt Palms, Artsick, Boyracer) steps into the breach. The internet is stretched to the limit with the addition of a third time zone but, undaunted by the technical challenge, we bring you yet another shiny episode, featuring:

Suzie True - Toothache

Zipper - Flower

Phoebe Bridgers - If We Make It Through December

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Costco Boyfriend, The Archaeas & Shame

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:48:25 GMT

They don't make songs like that anymore... or do they...?

Costco Boyfriend - Pete

The Archaeas - Lip Gloss

Shame - Water in the Well

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LAMPS, Anna McClellan & The Ricos

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 19:57:52 GMT

Amongst other things, we remember the Green Cross Man, Dave Prouse, and bands with multiple bearded guitarists.

LAMPS - GNAT

Anna McClellan - Feel You

The Ricos - What Comes Next?

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Kiwi Jr., Threads & brandy

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 20:23:38 GMT

Kiwi Jr. - Undecided Voters

Threads - Teletext

Brandy - UFOs to Heaven

Stewart has new T-shirts and beer glasses available at Emotional Response Records

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An Extra One: The Bachelor Pad & Latitude

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 12:48:45 GMT

Surprise! In this special episode, recorded in Stewart's absence, Matty and Richard lend their ears to two recent releases from the mighty Emotional Response Records.

The Bachelor Pad - The Albums of Jack

Latitude - Vertical Highway

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L.A. Machina, Milky Wimpshake & Sleaford Mods

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 13:19:13 GMT

It's episode 20!

Yes, we made it this far and we're still going strong. However, we would be much spurred on with more likes, subscribes, shares, reviews... In other words, please spread the love and help us build our audience - we just want to be loved.

L.A Machina - Go!

Milky Wimpshake - Leicester Square (You Stopped My Time)

Sleaford Mods Ft. Billy Nomates - Mork & Mindy

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Virginia Wing, Bela And The Lugosis, Lebanon Hanover

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:16 GMT

As America gets ready to elect its next president, and the UK gets ready to lock down once again, the AQO team do their best to stay cheerful with the help of three fresh tunes from the world of fresh tune production.

Virginia Wing - I'm Holding Out For Something

Bela And The Lugosis - She's A Star

Lebanon Hanover - Living On The Edge

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Lucrecia Dalt, Pool Sharks & Big Eyes Family

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 16:41:05 GMT

The team return with an eclectic selection of hot new tunes. Reminiscences are sparked of school showers and associated bullying PE teachers. There is also talk of dealing with pesky, cactus-eating goats, as well as depressed British comedians of yore.

Lucrecia Dalt - Disuelta

Pool Sharks - Do You Wash Your Legs in the Shower?

Big Eyes Family - (Sing Me Your) Saddest Song

Check out the latest fab releases from Emotional Response Records:

The Bachelor Pad - All Hash & Cock

Latitude - Mystic Hotline

Check out also the latest offering from Memory Drawings:

Memory Drawings - A Few Scattered Hours

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Wax Chattels, The Asteroid No.4, Devi McCallion & Katie Dey

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 19:43:42 GMT

It might be the best episode yet! Three top quality offerings, each extraordinary in its own way. Which will prevail?

Wax Chattels - No Ties

The Asteroid No.4 - Northern Song

Devi McCallion & Katie Dey - Soda

Steely Dan anyone? Which of the trio turns out to be a fan?

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Arab Strap, The Danse Society & Sweeping Promises

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 23:00:12 GMT

This week we overcome all kinds of technical glitches to bring you three new wonders of musical endeavour:

Arab Strap - The Turning of our Bones

The Danse Society - Hiding in Plain Sight

Sweeping Promises - Falling Forward

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Damaged Bug, Naked Roommate & Angle Olsen

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 09:17:07 GMT

Hipster Douchebags, Judas Priest picture discs, how a distorted vocal divides opinion, and, of course, three top new tunes selected by our panel of experts.

Damaged Bug - I Tried

Naked Roommate - Mad Love

Angel Olsen - Too Easy (Bigger Than Us)

Check out:

Michael Yonkers

The World

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Jason Molina, Special Interest and Maya Hawke

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 23:00:39 GMT

Another super, eclectic trio of songs reviewed by the team. Also, talk of stone circles, hippies and wasps...

Jason Molina - Shadow Answers the Wall

Special Interest - Disco iii

Maya Hawke - Hold the Sun

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Lunchbox, Margaritas Podridas & St. Panther

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 06:19:39 GMT

Back, firing on all three cylinders, the dynamic trio cast their expert ears over three hot new releases.

Lunchbox - Dream Parade

Margaritas Podridas - Petalos Mordidos

St. Panther - Highway

Let us know what you think on the A Quick One Facebook page

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Squid & Sea Glass

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 23:00:38 GMT

In this episode Matty and Richard look back at some of the A Quick One highlights so far. Remember Biig Piig? Orpine? Billy Nomates?

Don't worry, Stewart will be back!

New songs reviewed:

Clapping Music by Squid

Splicing Shadows by Sea Glass

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Body Double, Crack Cloud & Cindy

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 23:00:23 GMT

Three more vital new releases are discussed, and, unusually, not a single Australian amongst them...

Body Double - The Floating Hand

Crack Cloud - Ouster Stew

Cindy - Discount Lawyer

Don't forget, if you have anything at all to say... anything... you can message/comment via the A Quick One Facebook page

The slightly scary Crack Cloud album cover:

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Thibault, Illuminati Hotties & Romero

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:00:40 GMT

Thibault - Drama

Illuminatie Hotties - Will I get cancelled if I write a song called, "If you were a man you'd be so cancelled"

Romero - Honey

(A quick fact-check revealed that the Illuminati Hotties song is but one track from their brilliant new album, FREE I.H: This Is Not The One You've Been Waiting For)

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An extra one: Tim Smith of Cardiacs

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:00:21 GMT

In this bonus episode we remember the late, great and inimitable Tim Smith of the now greatly admired band, Cardiacs.

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The Total Rejection, Kelley Stoltz & Gerard Bell-Fife

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:00:08 GMT

Seagull rescue, driving while listening to Cardiacs and, most importantly, the winner of Richard's exciting competition is announced.

The Total Rejection - She's Gotta Go-Go

Kelley Stoltz - Hard Feelings

Gerard Bell-Fife - In My Time

Check out this brilliant live album: Rude Bootleg by Cardiacs

And Matty announces a rare live appearance hosted by The Sound of Scarborough on the 24th of July

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Mekons, Even As We Speak & Neutrals

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:00:45 GMT

Watching The Kaiser Chiefs from a distance, the use or otherwise of the definite article in band names, plus three fresh tunes to assess - it's all in there.

Oh, and a competition!

Mekons - West Yorks Ballad

Even As We Speak - Forgiving (video)

Neutrals - Your House

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The Vat Egg Imposition, Introduction & Protomartyr

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:42:01 GMT

The trio give their valuable opinions on recent releases by (from Leeds) The Vat Egg Imposition, (from Adelaide) Introduction, and (from Detroit) Protomartyr. They also discuss local beer brands and the pros and cons of the Sonic Youth live experience, amongst many other crucial topics of the day.

The Vat Egg Imposition - Sheriff of Nottingham

Introduction - Rollercoaster

Protomartyr - Michigan Hammers

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Glen Schenau, Biig Piig & Dead Famous People

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 08:00:29 GMT

A mixed bag (in a good way) this week:

Glen Schenau - Jhumble

Biig Piig - Switch

Dead Famous People - Goddess of Chill

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Hinds, Bob Mould & White Poppy

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 08:00:31 GMT

Differences of opinion surface in this episode - the drama! Madrids finest ramshackle popsters, Hinds? Former Husker Du & Sugar hero, Bob Mould? Canadian dream-pop merchants, White Poppy? What's not to like? Listen and find out.

Come Back and Love Me <3 by Hinds

American Crisis by Bob Mould

Broken by White Poppy

You won't find many podcasts that reference Camberwick Green. If that means nothing to you, check this out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDHrRQww7QA

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Loner Deluxe, Jade Hairpins & Makeup Tutorial

Mon, 08 Jun 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Episode 4 features the following songs:

Viral Hit by Loner Deluxe

J Terrapin by Jade Hairpins

Lawnmower by Sparks

Other things that came up in conversation:

On a Promise - the new Boyracer LP out now!

Do it for Fun - The Bachelor Pad

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Sir Bobby Jukebox, The Cool Greenhouse & Sparks

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 14:48:09 GMT

This week the dream team swap opinions on recent releases from Sir Bobby Jukebox, The Cool Greenhouse and the inimitable Sparks.

Richard's band, The Declining Winter have a brand new release: Occupying the Blanks - no longer available on 8" lathe cut vinyl.

Matty's perennial project, The Tall Boy has recently released this and this. He also made a video.

Stewart's record label, Emotional Response Records, is reliably churning out the hits. Make sure you head to the website for a look around and check out their Bandcamp site for the latest sounds.

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Ceremony East Coast, The Wolfhounds & Waterville

Thu, 28 May 2020 07:09:08 GMT

Richard, Matty & Stewart cast their expert ears over this week's selections: 'Less than One' by Ceremony East Coast, 'Can't See the Light' by Wolfhounds, and 'Shadows' by Waterville.

We are also reminded that Stewart isn't too keen on The Beatles.

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Billy Nomates, Fontaines DC & Orpine

Thu, 21 May 2020 19:26:58 GMT

In this, the first episode, Stewart, Richard and Matty discuss this week's selections: 'No' by Billy Nomates, 'A Hero's Death' by Fontaines DC and 'Two Rivers' by Orpine.

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A Quick One with Matty, Richard & Stewart

Thu, 21 May 2020 18:51:57 GMT

Here's a little overview of the new podcast, A Quick One, where Matty outlines what to expect in future episodes and introduces his two celebrity co-hosts.

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