Tickets for my LIVE Justin Hawkins Rides Again (for the first time) UK Tour are on sale now: aegp.uk/JHRA Tickets for the VIP Meet & Greet are here: thejawsofvictory.com/products/vip-meet-and-great-experience-with-justin-hawkins Dates: 18th March - Norwich LCR UEA 19th March - Bristol St George's 20th March - Sheffield Memorial Hall 21st March - Glasgow The Glee Club 22nd March - Gateshead The Glasshouse Sage 2 24th March - London Bloomsbury Theatre 25th March - Hayes The Beck Theatre 26th March - Cardiff The Glee Club 27th March - Birmingham The Glee Club 29th March - Salford The Lowry 30th March - Liverpool St George's Hall 31st March - Leeds City Varieties Music Hall
I had the pleasure of DJing with Joe Talbot and he is as genuine as it gets. He's always been an advocate for "love" and even at the end of his DJ set as we said our farewells he put both his hands on either side of my face and said the most sincere thank you and goodbye i think i've ever received. Just a genuinely lovely lovely man.
IDLES always make you feel something, and it's brilliant that you can't always put your finger on it. This will inspire some of the most intense dancing the world has even witnessed. Been finishing every sentence with a sinister "...and the sweat!!!" since it came out.
I love Joe and IDLES - the music resonates with my soul, .the lyrics are the perfect, just the right ratio of rage, humour, vulnerability, sensuality, power. If I was 30 years younger I'd have been in the mosh pits right in front of the stage instead of sitting at the back. The first time I saw them live, my heart almost exploded - especially with the lyrics, I was so proud that this was the music she was listening to. As you said, Justin, Joe exudes both menace & humour - epitomising joy as an act of resistance. As a cranky old lady, I am all for this type of rage, and I'm ready to see the establishment burn to ashes. This is the type of music that saved my life in the 80s and now it gives me hope for the future. Joe's raw emotion - he speaks on stage about his losses and his grief - I wept as he spoke about losing his mother. We need more men speaking openly about feelings, and processing in a healthy way, we are losing too many men to "toxic masculinity" - that rage needs to be redirected to focus on the source.
I was up front at The Eden Sessions,a few years ago,bruised and battered ,59 years young…got hugs after the gig from the young ones surrounded,with apologies for squishing me lol Going to see these guys again in July at Cardiff Castle,I’m 62 now,see you up front 💕🎵💕
It’s the background lyric during the chorus that hits me really hard - “collide us while we work it out”. Whatever you’re going through, let’s dance through it; we might as well.
I had never heard them before and now I’m completely in love and working my way through their albums. Thank you for sharing this. Their performance of Samaritans on Jools Holland’s show was moving.
I went to see Idles this summer in Halifax and I am more obsessed than ever before. They are unbelievable live. I’m amazed you didn’t pick up how Joe rolled the R on the word pirouette. I love it.
You should go to Metal gig mosh pit if you love them so much....and you will see idles mosh pit is a tea party. P.S - Metal crowds been doing them for decades before the bourgeoisie glasto labour commies hijacked them
Idles are a music genre of their own. It’s crazy and scary and joyous. Watching them play at Rock ‘n’ Roll hotel in D.C. was intense. Joe was supercharged that night, what a show.
I absolutely love them. Their music gets you in the gut. You sit up and take notice of anything Idles do. I agree this is simplistic yet every single beat of it and word holds you. It's mesmerising. It holds you in its doom laden mesmerising rhythmic grip ❤❤❤
Awesome 2 hour live concert a couple of weeks ago. Something for everyone, my 20 year old son loved it and so did the rest of the audience who were 40 -50 plus. Idles come across as genuine guys. I am at the older end of their audience spectrum and can hear their Fall influence. Saw them a couple of years ago at a festival and the roadie was tuning up using the bassline from "Blindness". I knew I was in for a great concert, and wasn't disappointed.
They always somehow manage to create anxiety in a guitar riff but also beauty and sing along songs. Joe has proper old skool stage presence and I can’t wait till they tour the UK again, or might have to save up and see them in Europe this year.
Justin you articulate some hard to express feelings when listening to this band. Love that you referenced Mark E Smith and The Fall, I’ve noticed that big time but this is the first time someone else mention it. Thanks for this man!
What you didn’t touch on is the superb creative mix with LCD Soundsystem, I would love to know how that brilliant collaboration came. After seeing the Idles tiny desk performance and hearing MTT 420 RR I knew they were brilliant both at song writing and performance but collaborations like this take them to a whole new level. I love this song and it definitely makes you dance.
Intense is how I describe them. Everyone in this band was meant to be right where they are. Joe is amazing I'm seeing them in New Orleans in June. Can't wait!!
I think there is just something about the simplicity of the music that is just so raw. It is like the whole band took their inspiration from the bassist from the Pixies.... the less is more feel.
In a very different genre but with the spirit of dancing so we can handle a sh*tty world: check out Stromae « Alors on danse » contrast of lyrics (in French ;o) talking about life (debts, divorce, pain etc.) and light dancy chorus - felt like a release of all the down energy …
I saw IDLES a couple of months ago in a very air-conditioned venue, and yep, Joe is for sure keen to sweat! He mentioned it often. One of the most visceral shows I've seen/felt.
Would love to see IDLES live. Their music has so much power and energy and the deep bass on this is incredible. I played 'A Hymn' to death last year and I see myself soing the same with 'Dancer'. Amazing 🖤
Yes it is possible to be funny and menacing. I find myself hilarious and others apparently find me menacing. I was on my best behavior when I met you guys, however. Now I’m gonna go listen to this song on repeat until at least November.
Like a cross between Electric 6’s ‘Dance Commander’, Thumpasaurus’s ‘I’m Pissed’ and The Killer’s ‘Human’. In other words, brilliant! And as two of the three aforementioned songs are aggressive dance tracks, I’d say yes. It’s absolutely possible to be a menacing dance song! 🕺👹💃
Okay i know I'm totally off topic here but Justin! I just got the news that you'll be playing at Bergenfest in Bergen Norway next summer with The Darkness 😮 And best thing is my ultimate favorite Norwegian band Kaizers Orchestra ( btw you need to check them out they're beyond awesome) are playing the same night so ofcourse I have a ticket 🎟️ in advance because I love Kaizers so much and now I get The Darkness as well WTF 😅 I can't wait ( well I know I have too but hey it's okay😅) The summer of 2024 will be the most epic summer in Bergen town ever ! And I'm sooooooo here for it 🥰❤️
Such a great live band- Barrowlands last year was one of my favourite gigs (until The Darkness on 11 Dec. obvs. 😊) The mosh pit was too beer slick but the beautiful crowd made space and helped this old fella up, with recovered specs and we danced on. And the sweat!
Just purchased my ticket for the Liverpool show w/ VIP! I'm coming from Florida, so if anyone can offer recommendations on places to check out in Liverpool can you share please? I'm so excited, it will be my first time in the UK and I want to turn up 🥰🥳🥳🥳 for my 44th birthday in 2024! Thanks Justin can't wait to meet you!
Liverpool is a cool city... Albert Docks is nice,plenty of restaurants on Bold Street,The British Music Experience is a great museum,The Baltic Market area is cool also and the people are very friendly too
@badabing82 Thank you so much for the recommendations! I'm looking forward to hearing Liverpoolian accents and going to these places. Thanks for the help! 😊
Yes it is awesome - and I'm so happy. I have listened to this song BEFORE you review it. (That does not happen much). I know the song already and the video is funny. Thanks for reviewing it though because I like the Idles, they are great.
I see so much hate for Idles. But they make me feel pretty feral. It’s raw and passionate. And I’ve heard their live shows are insane. They’re playing in my hometown this time next year; gonna have to check them out live.
I thought a lot about my comment, taking time to structure it to express my intelligence and nuance. I proof read it numerous times, to ensure it conveys my learned and refined personality. My comment: "AND THE SWEAT". Thank you. Thank you.
Hair's coming in nicely, my shaggy mate. There seems to be a movement of these pushy speak-singing narrative songs reminiscent of Sleaford Mods and Electric Six and dare I say Gunther. It was scratching at the back of my brain when I realized it reminds me of Iggy Pop's much slept-on Run Like a Villain from the album Zombie Birdhouse. Lovely.
I saw Idles in Barcelona a few weeks ago. Really really excellent live band with a constant and mesmerising rhythmic thrust and power. I wouldn't listen to them at home though as they embody the nihilistic despair inherent in modern rock as it writhes in its death throes. I have to protect myself and mental health from that so generally opt things that inspire a bit more hope.
Fantastic! October 18 was when you guys were in New York and helped me celebrate my birthday! Thinking of scooping up one of those last tix for London in March!! I'll be sleeping in the airport!!😆😆😆😆 Thanks for this! My ears are ringing!!!
Tickets for my LIVE Justin Hawkins Rides Again (for the first time) UK Tour are on sale now: aegp.uk/JHRA
Tickets for the VIP Meet & Greet are here: thejawsofvictory.com/products/vip-meet-and-great-experience-with-justin-hawkins
Dates:
18th March - Norwich LCR UEA
19th March - Bristol St George's
20th March - Sheffield Memorial Hall
21st March - Glasgow The Glee Club
22nd March - Gateshead The Glasshouse Sage 2
24th March - London Bloomsbury Theatre
25th March - Hayes The Beck Theatre
26th March - Cardiff The Glee Club
27th March - Birmingham The Glee Club
29th March - Salford The Lowry
30th March - Liverpool St George's Hall
31st March - Leeds City Varieties Music Hall
I really enjoyed your review, so to speak. Look forward to more IDLES reactions....and the sweat.
They are one of the most important bands around at the moment and THE best live band on the planet.
I saw them live last summer and they became my favourite band there and then! It was insanely good!
Them, Big Thief and QOTSA for me, for sure.
Yeah, but they're playing bigges venues now which kinda sucks
Young fathers, in my opinion are better live
Quite. AIL❤
I had the pleasure of DJing with Joe Talbot and he is as genuine as it gets. He's always been an advocate for "love" and even at the end of his DJ set as we said our farewells he put both his hands on either side of my face and said the most sincere thank you and goodbye i think i've ever received. Just a genuinely lovely lovely man.
IDLES always make you feel something, and it's brilliant that you can't always put your finger on it. This will inspire some of the most intense dancing the world has even witnessed. Been finishing every sentence with a sinister "...and the sweat!!!" since it came out.
So to speak!
Aggressive Dancing. Violent movement. Compulsive. Infectious. Dogmatic rhythm.
I love it.
I love Joe and IDLES - the music resonates with my soul, .the lyrics are the perfect, just the right ratio of rage, humour, vulnerability, sensuality, power. If I was 30 years younger I'd have been in the mosh pits right in front of the stage instead of sitting at the back.
The first time I saw them live, my heart almost exploded - especially with the lyrics, I was so proud that this was the music she was listening to. As you said, Justin, Joe exudes both menace & humour - epitomising joy as an act of resistance. As a cranky old lady, I am all for this type of rage, and I'm ready to see the establishment burn to ashes. This is the type of music that saved my life in the 80s and now it gives me hope for the future.
Joe's raw emotion - he speaks on stage about his losses and his grief - I wept as he spoke about losing his mother. We need more men speaking openly about feelings, and processing in a healthy way, we are losing too many men to "toxic masculinity" - that rage needs to be redirected to focus on the source.
From one cranky old lady to another - the mosh pit is still ours :) See you in there sometime!
(and IDLES were the band that got me back feeling like I could belong there again, also very emotive for me)
This comment is everything! ❤
I was up front at The Eden Sessions,a few years ago,bruised and battered ,59 years young…got hugs after the gig from the young ones surrounded,with apologies for squishing me lol Going to see these guys again in July at Cardiff Castle,I’m 62 now,see you up front 💕🎵💕
@@lizbullen6279 Ruts were better 👍👍
Let me just say how much I appreciate you leaving all mistakes and accidents in the videos. Always lures a smile out of me 🙂 Just don't lose an eye!!!
This song is so addictive, been blasting it at work and watching peeps shaking to it. That bass line hits me right in the nuts
I love how you’ve become a source of new music for me. So grateful!
Check out Turnstile. Not new but newly successful
Love what you do. this type of analysis of new stuff has grown on me hugely. it helps that clearly you have the beans for the toast.
This song isn’t just my jam, it’s my muthafucking Polaner All-Fruit.
Not sure what that means
@@MK-up1qtI think he likes it
Please pass the jelly
It’s the background lyric during the chorus that hits me really hard - “collide us while we work it out”. Whatever you’re going through, let’s dance through it; we might as well.
I had never heard them before and now I’m completely in love and working my way through their albums. Thank you for sharing this. Their performance of Samaritans on Jools Holland’s show was moving.
Check out the full set from The Basement (available on here).
June will make you cry.
Idles are one of my favourite bands of recent years. So good. And so good live, one of the best gigs I’ve been too
Probably 1 of 5 gigs you've ever attended in your whole life recommended by NME.
I went to see Idles this summer in Halifax and I am more obsessed than ever before. They are unbelievable live. I’m amazed you didn’t pick up how Joe rolled the R on the word pirouette. I love it.
IDLES gigs are insane! Never been in a mosh pit quite like one of their's before
You should go to Metal gig mosh pit if you love them so much....and you will see idles mosh pit is a tea party.
P.S - Metal crowds been doing them for decades before the bourgeoisie glasto labour commies hijacked them
Is it like a warm hug? Just wondering
@@joy-jr7dg Hmmm, more like a really hot bear hug
@@benwaller1617And the sweat
@joy-jr7dg it's unbelievably intense.. And don't leave.. You'll never get back in again!
Yes! The crossover I was waiting for. Fantastic band, and fantastic bloke reacting!
They are redefining EXCELLENCE. Such a fantastic band.
Thanks for all the groups you've turned me on to Justin. Including The Darkness .
Idles are a music genre of their own. It’s crazy and scary and joyous. Watching them play at Rock ‘n’ Roll hotel in D.C. was intense. Joe was supercharged that night, what a show.
I absolutely love them. Their music gets you in the gut. You sit up and take notice of anything Idles do. I agree this is simplistic yet every single beat of it and word holds you. It's mesmerising. It holds you in its doom laden mesmerising rhythmic grip ❤❤❤
Love this song.
Edit: holy shit Justin used and read my comment, what an honor!
Love the IDLES and can’t wait to see them live next year.
IDLES is nothing but feelings that you cant put your finger on lol one of the best bands out there right now
They embody rage, anger, love, passion and oppression. Its not that hard to put ya finger on ya own emotions.
IDLES is one of my favorite bands, so I'm excited to see your reaction!
Awesome 2 hour live concert a couple of weeks ago. Something for everyone, my 20 year old son loved it and so did the rest of the audience who were 40 -50 plus. Idles come across as genuine guys. I am at the older end of their audience spectrum and can hear their Fall influence. Saw them a couple of years ago at a festival and the roadie was tuning up using the bassline from "Blindness". I knew I was in for a great concert, and wasn't disappointed.
They always somehow manage to create anxiety in a guitar riff but also beauty and sing along songs. Joe has proper old skool stage presence and I can’t wait till they tour the UK again, or might have to save up and see them in Europe this year.
Fucking UK tour ……get in ya bastard ! Tickets secured for Glasgow
Can't wait to see idles live this November ❤
You absolutely have to see the Idles live!!!
Justin you articulate some hard to express feelings when listening to this band. Love that you referenced Mark E Smith and The Fall, I’ve noticed that big time but this is the first time someone else mention it. Thanks for this man!
Me likey 👍Another new band for me. Thanks Mr H.
It's so so good!! I love all of their stuff ❤️❤️
What you didn’t touch on is the superb creative mix with LCD Soundsystem, I would love to know how that brilliant collaboration came. After seeing the Idles tiny desk performance and hearing MTT 420 RR I knew they were brilliant both at song writing and performance but collaborations like this take them to a whole new level. I love this song and it definitely makes you dance.
Absolutely.
Idles and LCD Soundsystem toured together last summer, and I would assume that's how the collaboration came about.
Colossus is my favourite, but I love Idles so much!
Love these vids justin, especially ones for bands like idles, sleaford mods and soft play, banging
God I’ve been listening to this song nonstop lol. I can’t get enough.
Love IDLES. Glad we're on the same page.
Intense is how I describe them. Everyone in this band was meant to be right where they are. Joe is amazing
I'm seeing them in New Orleans in June. Can't wait!!
I think there is just something about the simplicity of the music that is just so raw. It is like the whole band took their inspiration from the bassist from the Pixies.... the less is more feel.
Super chilled and wonderfully informative Mr Hawkins. 🎉🎉
Justin, all their songs are kinda awesome!
I heard this yesterday and I love it. It’s got energy and danger to it. We need this right now.
Yeeeeeeeeaaah fuck yeah. Like I needed a reason to put Idles back in the bar playlist…and the sweat.
I never find myself disappointed by IDLES
I love Idles so much. And Dancer is such a banger.
In a very different genre but with the spirit of dancing so we can handle a sh*tty world: check out Stromae « Alors on danse » contrast of lyrics (in French ;o) talking about life (debts, divorce, pain etc.) and light dancy chorus - felt like a release of all the down energy …
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I saw IDLES a couple of months ago in a very air-conditioned venue, and yep, Joe is for sure keen to sweat! He mentioned it often. One of the most visceral shows I've seen/felt.
I just discoverd this a few weeks ago through a friend, they have never been on my radar but this is amazing.
Best band in the UK imo. Love Idles.
Would love to see IDLES live. Their music has so much power and energy and the deep bass on this is incredible. I played 'A Hymn' to death last year and I see myself soing the same with 'Dancer'. Amazing 🖤
They're insane live. Being at the front of the pit for 'Colossus' is one of the most intense music experiences I've ever had.
And the sweat
They're all really good showmen.
Yes it is possible to be funny and menacing. I find myself hilarious and others apparently find me menacing. I was on my best behavior when I met you guys, however.
Now I’m gonna go listen to this song on repeat until at least November.
Oh great one!! What are you doing to me!!! Blue and green should never be seen, without something in between!!
Every IDLES sonf is amazing. Best band going.
Like a cross between Electric 6’s ‘Dance Commander’, Thumpasaurus’s ‘I’m Pissed’ and The Killer’s ‘Human’. In other words, brilliant! And as two of the three aforementioned songs are aggressive dance tracks, I’d say yes. It’s absolutely possible to be a menacing dance song! 🕺👹💃
I think I'm going to arrange a playlist called "menacing dance bangers"🤣😉
@@Rocksarum YES! Please make it public & tag me if you do! 🙏🏻 There’s got to be some Nanowar of Steel in there too! 😂
🦅🤓…💖
@@NinStardust I take note too from that suggest 🗒🖋 gimme some time please😂
🦅🤓...❤️
@@Rocksarum Oh! Billy Idol’s ‘Dancing With Myself’ and Fall Out Boy’s ‘Dance Dance’ too… I might end up making this playlist too, it sounds amazing 😂
Kept thinking about The Fall. I like.
Okay i know I'm totally off topic here but Justin!
I just got the news that you'll be playing at Bergenfest in Bergen Norway next summer with The Darkness 😮 And best thing is my ultimate favorite Norwegian band Kaizers Orchestra ( btw you need to check them out they're beyond awesome) are playing the same night so ofcourse I have a ticket 🎟️ in advance because I love Kaizers so much and now I get The Darkness as well WTF 😅 I can't wait ( well I know I have too but hey it's okay😅) The summer of 2024 will be the most epic summer in Bergen town ever ! And I'm sooooooo here for it 🥰❤️
I am learning to love Idles now. I do like Pop Pop Pop. Great tune.
It's IDLES of course you're supposed to dance with it!! ❤
Such a great live band- Barrowlands last year was one of my favourite gigs (until The Darkness on 11 Dec. obvs. 😊)
The mosh pit was too beer slick but the beautiful crowd made space and helped this old fella up, with recovered specs and we danced on. And the sweat!
This Video is the best ever well done... Also Justin I love you...
It's not "kinda" awesome. It's absolutely awesome.
I can't wait for the new Idles and Yard Act albums to come out.
Brilliant song! Idles rule!
Justin, not sure if you’ve heard of the band Yard Act? If not, think you’d like them, they’re awesome
Yes!
Just purchased my ticket for the Liverpool show w/ VIP! I'm coming from Florida, so if anyone can offer recommendations on places to check out in Liverpool can you share please? I'm so excited, it will be my first time in the UK and I want to turn up 🥰🥳🥳🥳 for my 44th birthday in 2024! Thanks Justin can't wait to meet you!
Wow!! Amazing. Thanks so much Michelle, hope you have fun! Yes, anyone who sees this, give Michelle some tips.
Liverpool is a cool city... Albert Docks is nice,plenty of restaurants on Bold Street,The British Music Experience is a great museum,The Baltic Market area is cool also and the people are very friendly too
@badabing82 Thank you so much for the recommendations! I'm looking forward to hearing Liverpoolian accents and going to these places. Thanks for the help! 😊
'He might be addressing a sandwich at this point'....I'm still laughing!
Yes it is awesome - and I'm so happy. I have listened to this song BEFORE you review it. (That does not happen much). I know the song already and the video is funny. Thanks for reviewing it though because I like the Idles, they are great.
It's like Motörhead and Interpol had a baby...
Joy As An Act Of Resistance is one of the best albums of all time imho
"I'm a daaaancAH" just put me in mind of "weekendAH, weekendAH", Flowered Up. Earworm.
Haven't read the comments yet, so I'm probably not the first to mention that it reminds me of the B52s.
Aggressive Positivity.
Great song, sure to be on song of the year lists
Alllll idles songs are awesome
"An' someone just asked me if the group would wear suits" The Clash....Garageland.
It is a great track and video.
I love the sweat...so to speak. if you haven't seen them live then do it.
All is love and love is all.
I love this band
Idles my hoovering the living room music at full blast.👍🏻
I see so much hate for Idles. But they make me feel pretty feral. It’s raw and passionate. And I’ve heard their live shows are insane. They’re playing in my hometown this time next year; gonna have to check them out live.
That verse is spot on!
I thought a lot about my comment, taking time to structure it to express my intelligence and nuance. I proof read it numerous times, to ensure it conveys my learned and refined personality. My comment: "AND THE SWEAT". Thank you. Thank you.
good reaction. Thanks
What a band, Think its "Cocoa butter" running down the neck...
And the sweat
3:06 cocoa butter!
Hair's coming in nicely, my shaggy mate. There seems to be a movement of these pushy speak-singing narrative songs reminiscent of Sleaford Mods and Electric Six and dare I say Gunther. It was scratching at the back of my brain when I realized it reminds me of Iggy Pop's much slept-on Run Like a Villain from the album Zombie Birdhouse. Lovely.
Run Like a Villain? Damn, that's a deep cut.
Do you thing the song was inspired by someone touching Joe's tra-la-la?...And the sweat!!!
@@andrewlowery6030 His ding ding dong?!
Sleaford Mods + The Fall: yup, nailed it
ILDES is he best group out there. done.
Idles are fookin top. Proper band
Loooooove this song!!!
Something of the 'Electric Six' and 'Gay Bar' in there to me but then what goes around comes around!
Idles are awesome!
I saw Idles in Barcelona a few weeks ago. Really really excellent live band with a constant and mesmerising rhythmic thrust and power. I wouldn't listen to them at home though as they embody the nihilistic despair inherent in modern rock as it writhes in its death throes. I have to protect myself and mental health from that so generally opt things that inspire a bit more hope.
Love Idles. Getting Talking Heads vibes ❤
Fantastic! October 18 was when you guys were in New York and helped me celebrate my birthday! Thinking of scooping up one of those last tix for London in March!! I'll be sleeping in the airport!!😆😆😆😆 Thanks for this! My ears are ringing!!!
They look like Action movie bad guys and the song is so aggressive and fun
Coolest band around now
Idles rules Justin Hawkins rules
Intense is the word.
The image of Idles in the thumbnail makes me think they’re covering Oh Yeah by Yello. 🎶the moon is beautiful🎶