On the show this time, it’s the Indonesian funk of Ali.

Ali formed in 2021, playing 70s soul, disco, and afrobeat with elements of Arabic and middle eastern music. They released their first single “Dance, Habibi” that same year. They followed up with their debut album Malaka in 2023 on Anukara records. Embracing the connection between Indonesian and Arabic culture, they explored the overlapping music, fashion, and textiles, which led to the name of their latest self-released EP, Patterns.

Recorded March 19, 2025
Pulse
Al Janoub
Orient
Blue Lotus
Downtown Strut

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On the show this time, it&rsquo;s the Indonesian funk of Ali.
Ali formed in 2021, playing 70s soul, disco, and afrobeat with elements of Arabic and middle eastern music. They released their first single &ldquo;Dance, Habibi&rdquo; that same year. They followed up with their debut album Malaka&nbsp;in 2023 on Anukara records. Embracing the connection between Indonesian and Arabic culture, they explored the overlapping music, fashion, and textiles, which led to the name of their latest self-released EP,&nbsp;Patterns.
Recorded March 19, 2025
<ol>
<li>Pulse</li>
<li>Al Janoub</li>
<li>Orient</li>
<li>Blue Lotus</li>
<li>Downtown Strut</li>
</ol>
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On the show this time, it’s the danceable singalong punk-rock of Scottish band Franz Ferdinand.

They released their debut single in 2003. They followed it up with “Take Me Out” in early 2004. After a slow start, the song caught on, partly thanks to heavy rotation on MTV. They were awarded the Mercury Prize, and their debut album sold millions of copies. They’ve been on a steady roll since, recently releasing their 6th studio album The Human Fear available through the Domino Recording Company.

Recorded March 23rd, 2025
Jacqueline Song
No You Girls
Black Eyelashes
Hooked

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On the show this time, it&rsquo;s the danceable singalong punk-rock of Scottish band Franz Ferdinand.
They released their debut single in 2003. They followed it up with &ldquo;Take Me Out&rdquo; in early 2004. After a slow start, the song caught on, partly thanks to heavy rotation on MTV. They were awarded the Mercury Prize, and their debut album sold millions of copies. They&rsquo;ve been on a steady roll since, recently releasing their 6th studio album The Human Fear&nbsp;available through the Domino Recording Company.
Recorded March 23rd, 2025
<ol>
<li>Jacqueline Song</li>
<li>No You Girls</li>
<li>Black Eyelashes</li>
<li>Hooked</li>
</ol>
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Franz Ferdinand [Performance & Interview Only]

Franz Ferdinand

Wilma’s Rainbow

Repetition

Dislocated

Milquetoast

On the show this time, it's the heavy-rock of alt-metal pioneers, Helmet.

Helmet was formed in 1989, in New York City. Guitarist Page Hamilton was there to study Jazz at the Manhattan School of Music. He auditioned for and then joined Band of Susans. He brought a few of his own songs to the band, but even though they liked the songs, they were not a fit for the Susans. There was nothing to do but form his own band. We don’t think it’s hyperbole to say that rock music was changed forever. Helmet’s tunings, rhythms, and chord voicings are startlingly original, and easily as heavy as anything that came before or after them. Their most recent album is 2023’s LEFT, released through earMUSIC, and their 2024 covers and live tracks compilation Move On.

Recorded March 5, 2025
Wilma's Rainbow
Repetition
Dislocated
Milquetoast

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On the show this time, it's the heavy-rock of alt-metal pioneers, Helmet.
Helmet was formed in 1989, in New York City. Guitarist Page Hamilton was there to study Jazz at the Manhattan School of Music. He auditioned for and then joined Band of Susans. He brought a few of his own songs to the band, but even though they liked the songs, they were not a fit for the Susans. There was nothing to do but form his own band. We don&rsquo;t think it&rsquo;s hyperbole to say that rock music was changed forever. Helmet&rsquo;s tunings, rhythms, and chord voicings are startlingly original, and easily as heavy as anything that came before or after them. Their most recent album is 2023&rsquo;s&nbsp;LEFT, released through earMUSIC, and their 2024 covers and live tracks compilation&nbsp;Move On.
Recorded March 5, 2025
<ol>
<li>Wilma's Rainbow</li>
<li>Repetition</li>
<li>Dislocated</li>
<li>Milquetoast</li>
</ol>
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