
Welcome to The Friday Vinyl Club Podcast — where every day feels like Friday and every record tells a story.
This episode I’m delighted to welcome my beautiful niece, Emily, for a deep dive into her vinyl pick: Skinty Fia (2022) by Irish rock band Fontaines D.C.
Emily shares warm, early musical memories, citing her mum's influence (Celine Dion, Bee Gees) before her own tastes turned to heavier rock (Black Sabbath) and, eventually, the punk and DIY music scene where she found her community and confidence at live gigs. She explains how the energetic and poetic nature of Skinty Fia became a driving soundtrack to her running, and we delve into the album's dark themes and striking cover art, featuring the extinct Irish Elk.
Along the way, we touch on her love of intimate music venues like The Trades Club and The Piece Hall, her tendency to crowdsurf, the controversial brilliance of Irish hip-hop band Kneecap, and her thoughts on coloured vinyl. Stick around until the end to hear her current recommendations, including the ethereal sounds of Soria and the Japanese-based folk band Pinch of Snuff!
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Hear key tracks from Skinty Fia on the Friday Vinyl Club Podcast Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RFUQ5XCWs8cykh339KYYN?si=Les283YSR7iuqLLd-2t-2Q
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