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Just in time for August and the holidays, the Podcast no one has been missing is back with Episode 20 and a review of the August 2023 playlist! Sleeves are worn and Top 3’s are picked.
Meanwhile JMac takes a crash-course in European geography, Stuki shamelessly promotes a certain streaming service (presumably in hope of receiving some freebies) and retrospectively, Lowney well and truly gazes at his shoes.
The August playlist on https://open.spotify.com/playlist/48b7f8EwXfAm5hJlm87GUy?si=cbcff604762845db
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Episode 19 of The JLS Show finally arrives. The hosts select their usual Top 3 picks from July’s playlist.
Discussions revolve around the merits of instrumentals and the wide ranging influence of Prog, good and bad. While Stuki’s charity of choice sounds a bit dodgy.
The July playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Gc9XK0ybTzydsv2BPM6sm?si=c8d504b69dc04552
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After an enforced hiatus and without fanfare, Episode 18 of The JLS Show is now here... and the hosts select their usual Top 3 picks from June’s playlist.
The June playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4T3iOUhP93y59ve8659bS3?si=5c00f8220f9b4aa9
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Episode 17 of The JLS Show has arrived, finally… and the hosts select their usual Top 3 picks from May’s playlist.
Meanwhile, Lowney continues to straddle fine lines, Stuki picks the ‘Oldest Goldie’ ever to appear on the show and David Coverdale makes a special guest appearance.
The May playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1kh5VjYJXm9Lx7bczijGDk?si=2738778323e84c30
Morrissey comments on Sinead O’Connor’s death: Morrissey Slams 'Insultingly Stupid' Tributes to Sinead O'Connor
The Glove wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glove
Dear Prudence video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/M6rrTROoZIw?si=zEd2q3iKE0PvBvs_
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After another enforced absence, the JLS show returns with the usual Top 3 selections from the Guntz monthly playlist, this time April.
Meanwhile, jMac owns up to some dodgy gig going, Lowney drops some vowels and Stuki gets hot under the collar about the lyrical wisdom in one of the top picks.
The April playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P4uozFRRb1ikFd0aioVVW?si=76060acd20284431
Kiss's Gene Simmons visits the Houses of Parliament: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/gene-simmons-uk-parliament-kiss-ian-paisley-democracy-b2353172.html
Spotify makes up genres - Chamber Psych: https://www.nme.com/features/spotify-wrapped-what-is-chamber-psych-2837840
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Back after a prolonged absence, Episode 15 is finally here. Along with more of the usual waffle and picking of Top 3's from the March playlist.
JMac is looking for value for money, Lowney succumbs to a few pet-hates and Stuki longs for the day that the machines take over…
The March playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3sAdV4wfEhc2OnNkMmb5gM?si=a71d3ad6218b4276
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Recorded in late December 2022 when our beloved host JMac was otherwise engaged, this special episode features our collective favourite tracks from the first 11 JLS Shows. It was originally ’broadcast’ as part of the Guntzenanny listening party on New Year’s Eve eve, 2022. Enjoy.
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Episode 14 belatedly arrives with the usual Top 3 picks from February’s playlist and some lengthy discussion about the welfare of session musicians.
Lowney and Stuki both suffer some memory lapse regarding their so-called favourite band! And JMac dances around his handbag.
The February playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/037Qwr2yJ9WJWHZE5hXN4E?si=9c09c7ba59cd4a83
Robert Fripp’s dispute with the Bowie estate: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/king-crimson-robert-fripp-david-bowie-estate-dispute-heroes-scary-monsters-890139/
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Episode 13 of The JLS Show is finally here.. and celebrating its first birthday with the usual Top 3 picks from January’s playlist along with the return of an old feature.
Also this month, Lowney breaks his own selection rules, Stuki becomes teacher once more - this time the subject is German colloquialisms & Shakespeare and JMac gets very hot under the collar with some magical thinking.
The January playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5A7PlwY8NMkcpAEoEIqrDN?si=xOCdObVpTli-a2uJl-33bQ
Puck, A Midsummer Night's Dream: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puck_(A_Midsummer_Night%27s_Dream)
Magical Thinking: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magical_thinking
The Secret (book) on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/dpeYKtZ
The Graham Norton Show with Joy Crookes on YouTube (35:30): https://youtu.be/MwRCl9Q0F9I
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In the long anticipated JLS Show season finale, the usual Top 3 picks are selected from December's Music Guntz playlist, with at least one of the hosts ‘under the influence’.
Meanwhile, Stuki hands over the offending baton and much to JMac’s dismay, Lowney picks something nice.
The December playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1fLt2MKw4WwlWueOceJoFl?si=b9aa543fa6a3491e
The Go-Betweens, Grant McClennan Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_McLennan
Mark E Smith attacks Mumford & Sons: https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-fall-2-8-1260879
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In this eagerly awaited November episode, a very special guest makes a return to cast his opinion over the latest Top 3 picks. Meanwhile, a potential lawsuit looms.
Also Stuki demonstrates a minor pentatonic, JMac takes a history lesson & Lowney builds himself a pile of ‘one listen wonders’.
The November playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2dXdZ0GkqKHAYx3tyms6JC?si=a8d8c4b11411434d
William the conqueror Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_the_Conqueror
Jon Anderson Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Anderson
John Inverdale apologises for outburst: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/mar/10/john-inverdale-x-rated-comment-cheltenham-festival
Harry Potter, screaming mandrake on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G17jQg_pUJg
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The October edition of the JLS Show is here and hitting double figures. JMac, Lowney and Stuki select the usual Top 3 picks from this months Music Guntz playlist and there’s some consternation over a song’s subject matter.
Also, JMac takes a special request, Lowney goes back in time and Stuki continues to court personal sponsorship.
The October playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4jJTveQ9NsGYgZldSLqe9N?si=774a363efc8648a9
GIFT and The Gift, prog bands old and new: GIFT discography and reviews and THE GIFT discography and reviews
Gary Neville on hignfy on iPlayer (18:15): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001dsw3/have-i-got-news-for-you-series-64-episode-7
Leonard Cohen death 2016: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonard_Cohen#Death_and_tributes
John Lydon, Country Life butter advert: https://youtu.be/zvR2QiJ8wno
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In this special September edition of the JLS Show, JMac, Lowney and Stuki celebrate National Album Day with yet another feature. And of course there’s the usual Top 3 picks from this months Music Guntz playlist.
Also, Lowney makes a comeback, JMac’s day-job comes under scrutiny and Stuki raises some serious doubts over an iconic album cover.
The September playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/02K6DFdFnhwVCZlZkpurQi?si=04e8ffc06e824a0f
National Album Day 2022: https://www.nationalalbumday.co.uk
I’m Not OK With This on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80244781?s=i&trkid=13747225&vlang=en&clip=81572344
The End Of The Fucking World on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80175722?s=i&trkid=13747225&vlang=en&clip=81236325
Bloodwitch, fictitious band of Graham Coxon’s: https://www.indieisnotagenre.com/netflix-bloodwitch-band/
NADS Albums:
Damned Damned Damned: https://open.spotify.com/album/4RVOp2Ley95hKBY28eVvZw?si=GhG4dR-gQdSsJavHtEOpDA
Try Whistling This: https://open.spotify.com/album/2rX6odtM4l9FAFugGfkfH0?si=AJka8qXqRJKy7SKOeiaM_Q
B.R.M.C.: https://open.spotify.com/album/5yMBrh34J9x9xG4NQN0DNk?si=ipnjuGjnSx6DHHJLihSDfw
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In the August edition of the JLS Show, JMac, Lowney and Stuki welcome a special guest all the way from Fife, who helps them to dissect the usual Top 3 picks from this months Music Guntz playlist.
There’s an inadvertent tribute to Coolio (R.I.P.), yet another new feature and an awful lot of sax. JMac invents an Etonian tribute band, Lowney is shocked & disappointed by some ’noise rock’ and Stuki makes an apology to truckers everywhere.
The August playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4AnIwLQjQHAC1MeurYbJ03?si=397a56db839141cf
Jack White proposes on stage: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/apr/09/jack-white-marries-olivia-jean-on-stage-surprise
Coolio sudden death, aged 59: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/sep/30/coolio-obituary
Preoccupations name change: https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/1110-why-viet-cong-have-changed-their-name-an-interview-with-frontman-matt-flegel/
Christiania (Freetown), Copenhagen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freetown_Christiania
The Bear on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/series/the-bear/52m6nx7HoP5F
Heaven Adores, Eliot Smith documentary on Prime Video: https://watch.amazon.co.uk/detail?gti=amzn1.dv.gti.f2b4c1f4-9000-a75a-4ff6-e16442c14f1b&territory=GB&ref_=share_ios_movie&r=web
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In the latest episode of the JLS Show, JMac, Lowney and Stuki choose their usual Top 3 picks from the Guntz July playlist. And then some!
Discussions include more band name-changes, legendary album artwork & why Americans can write songs about trucking. Also, JMac picks some duds, Lowney attempts to pull rank and Stuki auditions for National Geographic.
The July playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qtVtg9bqMmTTNxaFtPlMa?si=ZiEY_3r5RRexzUM-rTdoaw
Girl Band become Gilla Band: https://pitchfork.com/news/girl-band-ditch-misgenderedandnbspname-to-become-gilla-band/
Trainwreck: Woodstock ‘99 on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81280924?s=i&trkid=13747225&vlang=en&clip=81611104
The A-Z David Bowie podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-a-to-z-of-david-bowie/id1335614487
Pink Floyd album covers by Hypnosis: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hipgnosis
Bir Tawil history (Wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bir_Tawil
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Finally back with the latest episode of the JLS Show, JMac, Lowney and Stuki choose their usual Top 3 picks from the Guntz June playlist.
Also, there’s some fighting talk, an oldie but goldie is uncovered in a brand new feature and for some reason, Lowney seems to be perpetually reminded of Black Country, New Road.
The June playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/751F6LcUBELqvCLg1NgBHE?si=XQ45USm0R9i32kLXlVmTlA
Anthony Joshua meltdown after his defeat by Oleksandr Usyk: https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/boxing/anthony-joshua-usyk-speech-video-27802641
Ian Curtis mural painted over with advert: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/aug/17/mural-of-joy-division-frontman-ian-curtis-painted-over-with-advert-aitch
David Bowie (& William Burroughs) cut-up technique: https://www.openculture.com/2019/05/how-david-bowie-used-william-s-burroughs-cut-up-method-to-write-his-unforgettable-lyrics.html
Miley Cyrus does Heaven or Las Vegas on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O2he5Q2Tsn4
Gaz Coombes trench coat at Glastonbury on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5h6eZ2hLboE
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In this episode JMac, Lowney and Stuki welcome a very special guest from thesound.fm who shares his opinions on the usual Top 3 selections from the Guntz May playlist.
Another show and the inability to not mention ‘that band’ continues. Lowney shows disdain for a certain 70’s icon. JMac fondly relives a romantic moment and Stuki evokes the spirit of Frankie Boyle.
The May playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5pRRNj66EDIdpatFnkgBXm?si=c4113a274eb64136
Alabama 3's $500 fee for Sopranos theme: https://www.ladbible.com/news/uk-music-alabama-3-made-no-real-money-from-iconic-sopranos-theme-tune-20191219
Shearwater perform Bowie’s Berlin Trilogy: https://shearwater.bandcamp.com/album/shearwater-plays-bowies-berlin-trilogy-live-complete-three-album-set-2019
Grizzly Bear, Painted Ruins on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3QOXA8bqsml8CslUdgHXrW?si=oxXbIZ_uSrSUlFahKkk5bg
Frankie Boyle & the Queen’s haunted pussy routine: https://youtu.be/N_ESgHRI5HI
God Save the Queen, the BBC and chart positions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_Save_the_Queen_(Sex_Pistols_song)
Jacob Slater of Wunderhorse as Paul Cook in Pistol: https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/pistol-disney-plus-cast/
Butterflies lyrics & article on the subject matter of the song: https://beatsperminute.com/wunderhorse-harnesses-uneasiness-on-the-bruising-butterflies/
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In the latest episode of the JLS Show, JMac, Lowney and Stuki choose their usual Top 3 picks from the Guntz April playlist.
Up for discussion is the 80’s synth revolution, lyrics & song meanings, JMac’s Amish tendencies and comedians doing music - seriously or otherwise. Also the introduction of a ‘great’ new feature and JMac attempts some multitasking.
The April playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3LKYzFnZy9Sq2vr2AwNN3s?si=ef20d236f3e54c79
Gary Newman on Top of the Pops, 1979: https://youtu.be/BEop9nuTSrg
The Sopranos intro theme on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mJpNmYeooQE
Bowie, Slip Away article: https://bowiesongs.wordpress.com/2014/03/27/uncle-floyd→slip-away/
Seona Dancing (Ricky Gervais) on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kuy1Z4wqQ4w
Pink Floyd, Ummagumma on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4uuyGVEZpYaGB1HtewAogW?si=XGRD-_iWRceV6owOMbtZEg
Jessie Buckley (wiki): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jessie_Buckley
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In this third episode of the JLS Show, JMac, Lowney and Stuki select their Top 3 favourite tracks from the Guntz March playlist (with a twist).
Additionally they talk P90’s, Lowney’s vinyl addiction, musical cliches, a certain band’s aesthetic and JMac’s favourite proverbs. They also delve into some old buried treasures and Stuki makes an apology, of sorts.
The March playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iOOF6hk8rWQtyi0ZEDK1T?si=c72352a5fbae4a68
Your Favourite Band Sucks podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/your-favorite-band-sucks/id1322283290
Transmitter Cranium on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q13NRoG6mvs
P90 pickups: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-90
The Sparks Brothers on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81436982?s=i&trkid=13747225&vlang=en&clip=81508956
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Omnium Gatherum article: https://www.guitarworld.com/news/king-gizzard-omnium-gatherum-the-dripping-tap
Smashy and Nicey on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IaQCr4PIsHE
JMac’s harmonica playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3sOKqvaeG4JWvLSTjcDx83?si=8d3f13ea34d7401d
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Welcome to the all new JLS Show. In this second episode, JMac, Lowney and Stuki discuss the Guntz Febuary playlist and pick their individual Top 3 favourite tracks.
They also take some French lessons, discuss infuriating modern genres, the Spotify A.I., 6 Music’s near demise, play cliché bingo and pay tribute to Mark Lanegan & Taylor Hawkins R.I.P.
The February playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4OnRc4jROQVH0o4OoAclgC?si=2145b70787f9480c
Ron’s Gone Wrong on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/movies/rons-gone-wrong/6YEcF0iATBg0
Elephant Stone: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephant_Stone_(band)
The Shirehorses, Our Kid Eh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Kid_Eh
Peter Gabriel, Solsbury Hill on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6vZZtivPrtpggT5SSXsYTy?si=6a7627a7b8004956
Thesound.fm & DJ bios: https://www.thesound.fm/djs-shows/
Travis, Good Feeling on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6Z6Ix25WGbPG15fapIRDAX?si=bFN3frFmSfeLOntJV2fmxQ
Mark Lanegan: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/feb/25/mark-lanegan-obituary
Taylor Hawkins: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/mar/27/taylor-hawkins-drugs-found-in-body-of-foo-fighters-drummer
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