I was sent to London on a work assignment in 2019. While watching TV one night, I came across a broadcast of some of the performances at Glastonbury Festival, which was taking place at the time. A band I had never heard of before called IDLES was being featured. I only saw a couple of songs, but the performance and name stuck in my head. I didn’t have a chance to delve into the band further while in London, but, when I returned to the states, I mentioned them to a buddy of mine who I thought would be interested. He had never heard of them either. Within about three days, he came back to me and said, “Do yourself a favor. Listen to both of the records they have.” I am thankful that he gave me that extra nudge.
Song: “Never Fight A Man With A Perm”
Artist: IDLES
Songwriter(s): Adam Devonshire, Jonathan Beavis, Joseph Talbot, Lee Kiernan, Mark Bowen
Album(s): Joy As An Act Of Resistance
Release Year(s): 2018
Song: “Country Livin’ (The World I Know)”
Artist: Esthero
Songwriter(s): Esthero, Martin “Doc” McKinney
Album(s): Breath From Another
Release Year(s): 1998
I Wish You Would Hear Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jFrq03xPtVVOexYHZF1OW?si=bc9df95d2d854d