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Skinty Fia | Memories of Fontaines D.C. with Emily Smith
How does growing up with Celine Dion and the Bee Gees evolve into crowdsurfing at DIY punk gigs and running to post-punk anthems? This week, Jamie is joined by his niece, Emily, to spin the acclaimed 2022 album Skinty Fia by Irish rock band Fontaines D.C.
Emily shares her journey from her mum's pop records to finding community, confidence, and energy in live rock music. She breaks down how Skinty Fia became her ultimate running soundtrack, the striking album art featuring the extinct Irish Elk, her love for intimate Yorkshire venues like The Trades Club and The Piece Hall, and her take on…
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