Welcome back to another energetic edition of The Struts Life, where we close out 2024 with a whirlwind recap of all the year’s unforgettable highlights. From the Summer Olympics in Paris that showcased human perseverance at its finest, to a heart-melting lineup of adorable zoo babies, there was no shortage of reasons to celebrate. Music lovers got a taste of true innovation as Taylor Swift shattered streaming records with The Tortured Poet’s Department and Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter fused country, pop, and R&B into a cultural phenomenon. The Struts themselves kept the momentum rolling with their latest album Pretty Vicious, a tireless international tour spanning 94 shows, and a year packed with new releases like “How Can I Love You Without Breaking Your Heart,” “Heaven’s Got Nothing on You,” and “Can’t Stop Talking.”

In this cozy, year-end chat, Gu dives into his personal favorites of 2024—from the worst movie that failed to live up to its trailer hype, to the best documentary series that kept him glued to the screen. We also hear about his top albums (shout-out to the Libertines), the most show-stopping festival set at Shakey Knees, a life-changing Caribbean roast sandwich in Seattle, and the magic of seeing Pulp live. The legendary Roundhouse show in London takes center stage as Gu’s best Struts gig of the year, and we even get a peek at what’s on the horizon for 2025—including new music and more shows. Raise a glass (or a tasty sandwich) to another year of The Struts Life, and get ready for all the surprises next season has in store.

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