This week on THIS Album… with William Hann, we’re joined by Ned Newman from Islington Radio to explore Vampire Weekend.

We dive into how Vampire Weekend changed the landscape of indie music in 2008 — blending sharp songwriting, global influences, and a completely new aesthetic that challenged what guitar music could be.

From MySpace discovery to festival nostalgia, we unpack the album’s legacy, standout tracks like “A-Punk” and “Oxford Comma,” and why it continues to resonate with new generations of listeners.

A conversation about music, memory, indie culture, and the power of a debut album that still feels timeless.

Pass the Paela, Pour me an Estrella and for gods sake let me get a siesta, Skepta's not on until 4am... It's a Primavera special!

With return guest / ocassional co host Robert Ball, we dive into everything Primavera Sound a full breakdown of the Primavera Sound 2026 lineup and a look back at the classic line up from 2018.

If you love music festivals, live music, and waffling nostalgic nonsense this episode is packed full of it.

Why Primavera Sound is one of the best festivals in the world Crazy festival stories, solo missions & no-sleep experiences.

Artists Discussed:The Cure, The XX, Gorillaz, Skrillex, Peggy Gou, Fontaines D.C. Chappell Roan, Arctic Monkeys, A$AP Rocky, Skepta, IDLES, Björk, Father John Misty, Haim…and many more.

The Strokes are BACK and I have full blown Strokes fever. So there's only one thing for it.... solo podcast!

We've had two Coachella performances full of talking points, a world tour announcement, brilliant comeback singles… and honestly, I’m in full-blown Strokes euphoria.

In this special solo episode of THIS Album Podcast, I dive deep into my lifelong obsession with The Strokes — from discovering Is This It and Reptilia, to seeing them live for the first time, to watching both of their brilliant Coachella 2026 performances from the sofa, their new single, and what makes them one of the most important indie rock bands of all time.

It’s a m idly self indulgent personal story about music, identity, growing up, and capturing every fleeting performance from The Strokes when they can be bothered to get on stage.

• The Strokes at Coachella 2026 – performance breakdown & reaction
• New Strokes single – first impressions
• Why Is This It changed indie music forever
• Seeing The Strokes at Hyde Park, Primavera Sound, Bennicassim, The Roundhouse
• Reptilia, Last Nite, Under Cover of Darkness, Barely Legal or Red Light?
• The evolution of Julian Casablancas and the band
• Why The Strokes still sell out instantly in 2026
  

The Strokes, Julian Casablancas, Coachella, Indie Rock Revival, NYC scene, Meet Me in the Bathroom, Interpol, LCD Soundsystem, Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, Oasis, live music culture, festivals, guitar music comeback.

Normally, THIS Album is a guest-led podcast where each episode dives into a classic album.

This time? No guest. Just me talking about one of my all-time favourite bands, it’s my podcast, I’ll do what I want.

• Indie rock / alternative music
• The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, The Killers
• Music documentaries & deep dives
• Festival culture Coachella, Glastonbury, Primavera Sound
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• Let me know, what’s your favourite Strokes song?
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