ARTIST CURATED PLAYLIST: IST IST

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Ahead of their biggest ever homecoming show, we're passing the mic to post-punk icons ISt ist as they curate us a playlist that fully paints their soundscape

The year may have just begun, but we’re already two steps ahead as we look forward to IST IST’s biggest ever homecoming show at our venue this May Bank Holiday Weekend!

With a career spanning over 10 years, we’re honoured to be hosting such a special show that means so much to the post-punk icons. Speaking to us earlier this year, they said:

“Playing the Albert Hall in our home city is a bit of a pinch yourself moment for us…”

And to add to the fun, they’ve curated an exclusive ‘Van and Jam’ playlist for us! It features tracks on rotation in the tour van and those constantly being covered in the rehearsal studio

Let’s dive in…

All Right – Christopher Cross 

“A curve ball to start things off. We’re not a band that’s linked to ‘yacht rock’ very often but we do enjoy its universally positive sound from time-to-time when we’re done being moody on stage. This song sounds like what would play during the end credits of some cheesy 90s rom-com and always goes down a treat after a particularly good show. An unreasonably happy song to give balance to our fairly dark music” 

Myxomatosis – Radiohead 

“This song has become a bit of a fixation for us recently and has been getting jammed in the rehearsal room fairly regularly. Since their fantastic Hail to the Thief Live Recordings record came out and their recent concerts. Incredible bass and drums work.”

Back to School (mini maggot) – Deftones 

“Deftones are the band we have on most in the van. This also may surprise some people as it’s not an obvious influence in our music. They’re one of those bands we all listen to and have a shared love for.”

Disorder – Joy Division 

“There had to be at least one Joy Division song in this list. We don’t have them on that often because they’re just such a massive part of our DNA already. But this song never fails to inspire in terms of energy and just raw expression.”

Red Eyes – The War On Drugs 

“This is another song that’s on constant rotation and never gets old. Along with so many other WOD songs they just hit the spot every time.” 

My Children – Protomartyr 

“One of our biggest influences since ‘The Art of Lying’ era. They’re another band that we all agree are amazing, underrated and have a flawless discography of direct, inspiring and great sounding records. An big influence both lyrically and musically” 

Wax The Nip – Aphex Twin 

“There’s times when we just need fast and aggressive acid. Richard D James comes on to help us get ready for stage sometimes, in the form of music that forces us to get moving and get our shit together.” 

Wichita Lineman – Glenn Campbell

“Easily one of the best songs ever written so must be included. This is a perfect van song for post gig reflection and calming the hell down.” 

Personal Jesus – Depeche Mode 

“We like to sing this to our driver Nigel when he regularly forgets to lift the handbrake. Changing the lyrics from ‘Reach out and touch faith’ to ‘Reach for the handbrake’.” We also really like Depeche Mode”

Death – Preoccupations 

“Another massive influence on us. This song in particular used to be on a lot. It’s 10+ minutes in length and long drawn out middle section creates such an addictive song on a record that’s sound and aesthetic has always inspired us.”

Der Mussolini – DAF 

“This song is bedrock to a lot of great memories for us and has been on our playlists since day one. The handful of times we’ve done DJ sets it always comes out and gets the party started.” 

I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar – Jonathan Richman

“Similar to the above, we’ve listened to this song so many times; along with another Richman classic, ‘Roadrunner’. Just a great attitude and great lyrics.”  

McFearless – Kings of Leon

“We love this band. The bass and drum work in particular you can hear in Andy and Joel’s playing. Great parts that make the core of this band. This one always gets played in the rehearsal room and sound checks.” 

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