Welcome to week 5 of The Spotlight where Sarah Mae and Aaron highlight and discuss their favorite records!

This week we highlighted two of our favorite UK bands. First off we talked about the IDLES, a post-punk band from Bristol. We talked about their 2018 record Joy as an Act of Resistance, a record that although uses a very gritty production, lyrically, front man Joe Talbot, talks a lot about masculinity and the toxicity that it holds, love and growth, optimism and the current political climate in the UK. We discuss what the title of the record means to us and how Joe uses his witty lyrics to convey their theme of joy as an act of resistance. We also highlighted the 2016 record 'Bonito Generation' by Kero Kero Bonito a London based band comprised of front woman Sarah Bonito. 'Bonito Generation' their first full length record has a very cute/electronic pop production to it. Lyrically Sarah also sings a lot about optimism and their first sense of exposure into the industry. We also talk about the differences in sound between this record and their most recent 2018 record 'Time n' Place.' Make sure to give these records a listen and let us know what you think!

Join us on October 21st live from the studio for Ep. 6

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