Welcome to Episode 43 of This is Not Happening. An Album of the Month Podcast where in Part 1 we deep dive into an Album that one of us has chosen and in Part 2 we play 'Spin it or Bin it'. This is where we pick a theme and each select a song that represents that theme. We judge each others selections by asking the question 'Spin It or Bin It'?

This month, in Part 1, we embrace the truly beautiful, hynotic new album by Helado Negro, called 'Phasor'. Joey (that's me) is running 'tings this month, at least one of the crew loves this album but the other two ... I'm not so sure. In Part 2, the Spin it or Bin it theme is 'New Music' where we all chose a track from the last 2 months and ask the others 'Spin It or Bin It'?

Part 1 | Helado Negro | Phasor

This is right up my street. It's calming, beautiful, intriguing little gem of an album. It's instantly accessible and a rewarding listen but it is also a gift that keeps on giving. There is a surprsing complexity to the album if you want there to be. But the big questions is 'what on earth do we call it?' Guy suggests 'Cosmic Pop' and I think he's right.

• Listen to the album here.
• Watch some videos here.
• Buy some stuff here.
• Follow him on Instagram here.

Part 2 | Spin It or Bin It | 'New Music (Jan, Feb, March '24)

The theme is nice and simple and always a fun one - new music. Pick a track, any track from the past 2-3 months. Our chosen 4 tracks can be found on a play list here. In order to chose a track we each shortlist 4 tracks each, a combined 16 track playlist can be found here.

• David chose - 'AA Bouquet for your 180 Face' by Saya Grey
• Guy chose -'Spare me the decision' Nation of Language / Cutouts
• Joey chose - 'Right Back At It' by Waxahatchee / MJ Lenderman
• Nolan chose - 'Invulnerable' by K-OS

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