The Phenomenal Handclap Band have made quite a buzz stateside this year, both their debut album and live set displaying a wild knack for turning the last few decades of pop music on their head and lacing them with speed. Now the New York-based collective is taking their lively live show to Europe, and they’ve been kind enough to take us along for the ride. In the van. By way of a podcast series wherein they share some of their favorite driving tunes, new and old. This first episode is live from picturesque Heidelberg, Germany. And as you might guess from PHB’s sound, the jams on here are quite a mixed bag. We wouldn’t want it any other way.
The Phenomenal Handclap Band, Phenomenal VaanKast Episode 1
Web bros The FADER just ripped into the second half of all things great podcasts, their fourth in a series presented by ABSOLUT to be specific. Leads Tois the concept, idea and inspiration behind the a new docket which includes jams from forward thinkers like Foreign Born, White Denim and Theophilus London. Listen right here.
Web bros The FADER just started sharing with the world yet another great podcast, the third in a series presented by ABSOLUT. Differentlyis the concept, idea and inspiration behind a list which includes jams from such disparately awesome sources as King Charles, Douster and Shogun Kunitoki. Listen right here.
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