Our moderators listened to every track we were sent this week and have picked their favourites for your listening pleasure this weekend:

Listening Post: Batch 531

Falling From Your Grace

On The Back Foot

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Season 3 & 4 (Prime Video Original Series Soundtrack)

Star on the Wall

CLOVER 308 - Brissound X SupaUgly

Right Hand Man

I hear him on the radio talking, 
I watch him on the TV news, 
Some people tell me he’s a popular fella, 
Some people say they disapprove

On the surface he’s an intellectual, 
On the surface he’s a leader of men, 
I really want to get to know him better, 
I really want to be his friend

He isn’t left, he isn’t right, 
There’s no one specific in my mind, 
He’s a preacher to the choir, 
He’s a cheater, he’s a liar

And we hate him like nobody does, 
We love him…

All he wants is a master narrative, 
Something on which he can rely and build his life around, 
He took a look at religion and bits of conflicting political thinking, 
For all it’s worth, 
And now he’s one stop on the train from his heaven on Earth

I tell you what I think he’s really not worth much more than the price of a ticket to the circus, 
But I find no one likes a visit to the circus like I do… 

He isn’t left, he isn’t right, 
There’s no one specific in my mind, 
He’s a preacher to the choir, 
He’s a cheater, he’s a liar

And we hate him like nobody does, 
We love him…

All he wants is a master narrative, 
Something on which he can rely and build his life around, 
He took a look at religion and bits of conflicting political thinking, 
For all it’s worth, 
And now he’s one stop on the train,
One stop on the train,
One stop on the train from his heaven on Earth…

Pardon me boy, 
Is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo? 
Can you afford, 
To board the Chattanooga Choo Choo?
Pardon me boy, 
Is that the Chattanooga Choo Choo?

Master Narrative

1102 (single edit)

‘The Man at the Party’ a striking alt hip hop dialogue between B and one of ‘those’ guys at a party…
You know the fella. Kinda offended by a woman having the temerity to disagree/ correct him/ have her own opinion. It’s a confrontation and catharsis in song form!

The Man at the Party

Nick Di Marzo: Vocals, Guitalele, Acoustic guitar, ebow, percussions

Vocal recordings and editing at Black Cave Recordings studio, Edinburgh
Mixing and Mastering by Rota Carnivora

Lyrics:
Drawing lines in the sand
that i can hardly say
reading faces under the sun
in the hope i can get a pun
while the daemons are here behind me
and I am putting my armour down...

Have i failed your love?
i am doing it all wrong
being the lonesome one
it's lonesome gone

the storm between you and me
blame meteorology
did i just spot a sudden blush?
you know, it's already been forgotten
wishing each other goodnight
and the wine from the south of France 

it's going to carry us on
how about one more glass?
before the night is around us
and the euphoria gone...
it's lonesome gone
into the sundown

every step back i take
no religion to be saved
Is just an own selfish god?
the only one i am aiming for....
Have i ever given my all?

gone
gone

i am doing it all wrong
and you are still giving your all
to the lonesome one
the awkward one
it's lonesome gone 
it's lonesome gone

Lonesome Gone

CRYSTAL SHARDS 4 (feat. The Fantom Man)

Israel has lost support in 42 of 43 countries polled, with an 18.5% drop in favorability worldwide, as it wages a brutal war on Gaza and faces charges of genocide at the International Court of Justice. Ben Norton analyzes the findings.

VIDEO: https://youtube.com/watch?v=nMRBYzNtUcU

Check out our related reports:

- French ambassador: US ‘rules-based order’ means Western domination, violating international law: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2022/11/21/gerard-araud-france-us-rules-based-order

- Despite Biden’s claims, Gaza health ministry death toll is accurate, scientific studies show: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2023/12/19/gaza-health-ministry-death-toll-accurate-study

- Is a huge war coming? US bombs Yemen, Iraq & Syria. Israel bombs Gaza & Lebanon. Both threaten Iran: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2024/01/18/war-us-israel-yemen-iraq-syria-iran/

Topics
0:00 Israel is unpopular worldwide
8:19 Myth of West's 'rules-based order'
13:19 Gaza death toll
17:00 Latin America backs ICJ genocide case
19:06 Israel says Hague won't stop it
20:17 Global South rebels
22:39 Outro

Israel rapidly losing support worldwide, poll shows, facing genocide charges at Hague

Learn To Surf

Leave Me Now

Two guys writing and recording remotely because events have conspired to keep them many miles apart. For now.

The Privacy Of Rooms (Radio Edit) - Master

Hell is other people wrote someone somewhere, though maybe he wasn't thinking of shell-suited loons who just have to sit next to you on the 5.15 to Palookaville, or your arsehole mate who inexplicably made it...Well, the 90s were a different place, kids

Psycho Magnet

Realising that their combined creative talents led to a magic greater than the sum of its parts, joint-lead singers Jack Perrett and Dan Burridge formed Eurekas in October 2021. Since then, the band have busily established themselves as ones to watch on the South Wales scene, gigging with unwavering determination and enthusiasm at venues across the country. 

Debut single ‘Made You Look’ was well received by a host of highly regarded figures within the world of indie rock including none other than legendary BBC 6 Music DJ Steve Lamacq. The track has also garnered international  attention, including that of giants of US radio Sirius XM. 

Buoyed by this support, the band are looking to ride a wave of momentum with the release of their sophomore single ‘Ivy’. Colours are nailed firmly to the mast with this track, with a poppy, summer-tinged melody you could swear was the lovechild of The Kinks and The La’s. The juxtaposing lyrics showcase a frustrated longing for the protagonist whose name forms the song’s title. Guitars with an unmistakable jangle complete the package to form an accomplished indie anthem.  

Every now and then you hear about the magical moments that encapsulate a band’s early years: raucous gigs, memorable tunes, the earnestness of youthful rock and roll. Eurekas feel as if they’re arriving in style at this exciting juncture. Catch it while you can. This is your lightbulb moment - Eureka! You’ve found what you’ve been looking for.

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Falling From Your Grace

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