The impact and legacy of The Strokes 2001 debut album 'Is This It' in the UK. This podcast looks into how the iconic record kickstarted a new guitar revival in the UK and investigates the guitar scene and bands that suddenly sprung up in its aftermath.
We start by discussing the dire state of the UK guitar scene by the new millennium, how Gordon Raphael met The Strokes and the instant hype that began after the release of 'The Modern Age' EP.
We then discuss the making of 'Is This It', the sudden impact and acclaim it had and how it resonated more in the UK more than the US. With a look at bands like the Arctic Monkeys and The Libertines, we also discuss how it changed the UK music landscape and the legacy it holds today.
Its curated by Blinded by the Floodlights founder and writer Matthew McLister, with contributions from The Strokes producer Gordon Raphael, Either/Or music writer Andrew Lambert, Check This Out! writer Kiley Larsen, radio host and indie fan Sophie (aka Purpl Macaron) and Blinded by the Floodlights contributor Josh Robinson.
