FINALLY!! This Is A Band With Some Edge. [Idles]

[@JustinHawkinsRidesAgain]

Hey guys! I'm on tour with The Darkness in the UK and Europe! We are playing X2 shows in London next week if you fancy coming along, it's very GBAM: www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/

[@Nick.Webster]

We have our tickets for Friday! If I don’t get a shout-out before the end of the show we are leaving (via the merch stand)

[@robinwallace1399]

See you in Nottingham 😉

[@finhaigh4063]

Saw you in Hull last weekend gucking sick

[@KordTaylor]

When the states?

[@michaelakkerman407]

Have you come across Psychedelic Porn Crumpets? Surfs Up or Found God in A Tomato...are both great songs. The first two albums are incredible. Another great new band with talent and groove.

[@elliotscullion1238]

Idles are a band we need in the current climate right now. And no matter how aggressive their music may seem at face value I always feel a real positive vibe by the end of every song. Thats why I love them so much.

[@DannyDeVitois80]

maybe on “Joy as an act of resistance”,,,, “brutalism” is much darker lol…. Just sayin’ …. happy listening 🤙

[@chriscandy]

I was in the mosh pit yesterday. Rarely have I felt more energy and so much love. Don't be afraid of the mosh pit. The mosh pit loves you. Black, white, poor, rich, stupid, smart, tall, short, boy, girl and everything in between. Do it. You can do it!

[@jamesbuttram9753]

yes you can!

[@ΣΤΑΥΡΟΣΣΑΠΟΥΝΤΖΟΓΛΟΥ]

Yes WE Can!!!!!!

[@jamesbuttram9753]

@@ΣΤΑΥΡΟΣΣΑΠΟΥΝΤΖΟΓΛΟΥ it's all about the confidence

[@michaelbloomer451]

The darkness was the first band I ever saw live, now I'm a musician and music teacher myself it's great to see these videos of you breaking down things to a good level of detail in this very informal conversation type format. Really happy to see you putting out great content!

[@mattgrealis5407]

I adore idles,seen them many times even had lee on my shoulders and then finished the song on his telecaster,SOOOOO MUCH ENERGY in their performance and music

[@baseboardmatt]

You should watch their Tiny Desk concert, it’s SOOOO GREAT

[@esmipaz2799]

IDLES is my absolutely favorite band for a couple years now, especially with their new album Crawler, they're AMAZING. They really stand out to me from most bands right now! And they sound exactly the same, if not better, live!!! They're just incredibly talented, I could go on and on

[@SteveBjorck]

Idles are incredible. Technically better than they sound, great song writing and amazing live - they also seem to be absolutely beautiful people. Seeing them cry on stage at Glastonbury was a truly wonderful moment that had me in tears. It's very subjective but I consider them the best "protest" band since RATM and the world is an infinitely better place because of them.

[@seemourbutts6679]

Now rage for the machine however

[@vityamitya6354]

Public crying is a bloody good way to gauge someone's "beautiful"(ness) (whatever that means). They are also so "protest" so against the establishment that they all come from well established families themselves. RATM: "FUCK THE CAPITALISM!!!" also RATM: "BUUY TICKETS TO OUR SHOWS!!! ITS ONLY 50$!!!"...sooooooooooo authentic. Well i guess its almost 2022 now, all the words have the opposite meaning now

[@SteveBjorck]

@@vityamitya6354 Judging someone by the life they were born into says more about you than them. We don't choose our families or where we're born but we can choose what we do with the life we're given. If white, middle-class men want to highlight injustice & inequality among the poor and minorities they should be applauded for it not mocked. It's almost 2022, people should know better.

[@avaritiaetsuperbia]

​@@SteveBjorck yes white middle class men need to help us colored folk. christ can your god complex be any more cringeworthy

[@SteveBjorck]

​@@avaritiaetsuperbia you've completely twisted what I said and turned it into a weird, white superiority thing. Here's an edited version of my comment which doesn't reference the band's ethnicity or background. "If *people* want to highlight injustice & inequality among the poor and minorities they should be applauded for it not mocked." Maybe that's how I should have worded it originally but I only mentioned the band's ethnicity and "class" because someone else used it as a reason for them not to be valid in their beliefs or actions. I did it to make a point that it shouldn't matter - which obviously hasn't translated well. FYI minorities include anyone denied the benefits of "the majority" due to their religious beliefs, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, gender, race or anything else. It's not about white people "saving" anyone. It's about people who "can" supporting people who "can't".

[@karinlouise5489]

These guys are really fun. Jon Spencer Blues Explosion are one of my favourites from New York. It’s that high energy scream in your face type of thing that’s like my version of going to church. You get a sermon of sorts and you become hypnotized by what’s happening on stage. Some people classify it as post punk but to me it’s a genre all on its own. I like it. I like it a lot!

[@Keverton13]

The Blues is number one.........YEAH!

[@karinlouise5489]

@@Keverton13 they most certainly are! Yeah-ah!…..(runs over to the theremin)👋🤏🙌

[@karinlouise5489]

It just occurred to me that these lads probably have some records by The Damned in their collection too.

[@Keverton13]

@@karinlouise5489 hehe!

[@darrylgoodwin7947]

Take a whiff of my pantleg

[@tonydeltablues]

I'll be checking out Idles. I now, by the way, sing 'Justin Hawkins rides again', in my best falsetto, around the house. Tony

[@oddbender423]

I'm addicted to your channel, Justin. Insightful and fun. I want to do reacting videos of all your content

[@captainspaulding5380]

I found idles during the first UK lockdown and they really helped me get through it. Started with Danny Nedelko and loved everything since

[@markdavis8771]

I've got to know. How long did you wait for your food & what was it? Going to check out the Idles right now!!! Peace, mate. Love your channel. :^)

[@voltagevillain7342]

I am enjoying this channel so much that I’m giving up my TV licence. Idles played a blinder at Glastonbury and are a breath of fresh air just like Justin.

[@bjorndunderbeck]

Danny Nedelko! Really enjoying this album, Every track resonates, honest, angry, fair, beautiful therapy. Great sound. Great poetry. Progress, never coming home,musically and then the hit of wizz made me laugh. As an angry old man God damn! I endorse this recording.

[@nathankey4589]

I actually met Joe Talbot of my first week in Uni in Brighton back in September, he was one of the nicest celebrities I’ve ever met! He came over to me and my friends unprompted and chatted, complemented my hair and then went and chatted to more people in the crowd.

[@roccocomacher]

I really enjoy your recommendations and breakdowns - as a teenager nowadays it is hard to find access to those genres since everything is covered up with mainstream hits. Thank you, I appreciate it!!! I don´t know if you would be even interested in that but I would really love watching you react to other types of music aswell e.g. underground audience recommendations . I think someone with your musical knowledge and sense of style would really be a wonderful person to dive into other types of music! Love from Europe

[@joexkid9059]

One of my favourite bands, I have all of their music they’re fantastic and I can’t wait to see them live in January!

[@jevonmaclellan]

I’ve gotta say you have written some solid songs, I actually found your channel by accident I’m glad I did!

[@Will_Stuchbury_]

Yes Justin!! Idles are great, Jack Saunders on Radio 1 gives them a lot of airplay. They definitely deserve to be further up the charts. What they do is brilliant, I’d definitely love to go and see them too, they sound like they’d be great live! - Joe from IDLES has recently collaborated with Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes for a track called ‘My Town’ I’d love to hear what you think about it and the album it’s from called ‘Sticky’

[@stevec6427]

Go and see them. They are absolutely brilliant. Hardcore punk energy with similar aggression but less extreme music and mosh pits which will only result in bruises rather than broken bones

[@therealpaincake]

If you can't catch them live there are some KEXP videos of them that are great.

[@tomnewton4320]

I would watch a full video of you tentatively waiting for a food order. Honestly Justin these videos and this channel is brilliant and I love your honest breakdowns and evaluations

[@EijiShinjo48]

Hey Justin, your music "The Darkness - Love is Only a Feeling" still one of the best musics i ever heard even today 🤘😎👍

[@tommy-t420]

just wanna say, i absolutely love these videos, its always a treat to watch them 😁

[@Lorenzo-nl6tu]

Love your channel justin! Greetings from argentina

[@davelanchester]

Me and my son got tickets for this January, the gig was put on hold from last lockdown, Love em

[@exzisd]

a friend of mine in recovery recommended your channel to me so i'm here to check out the vibes

[@simonmorrison8570]

I managed to get to see IDLES play before the recent worldwide tomfoolery kicked off and I must say that being a seasoned gig goer at the ripe old age of 45 (at the time) it was great to see so many different types of folk of all ages, sexes, ethnicity, style and so on, all enjoying this one show. So much energy!! Loved it.

[@TwitchMusicUK]

JUSTIN YOU GUYS WERE AWESOME AT ROCK CITY!!! Band is sounding really tight, I really enjoyed the show, thank you sir.

[@philippemarne1793]

Hi! Idles are coming for us French people next august. They definitely have a knack for going on my nerves, so I guess they must be the punk, indeed! Their 'Car Crash' sound design reminds me a bit of Prodigy's Firestarter, which is a great thing to achieve for a rock band. So is their 'Joy as an Act of Resistance' album title. Thank you, Justin, for recommending them!

[@BarbaraAntoinetteVeronica]

I came up with the mantra, The Edge, for my college graduation ceremony as what you need in business when I finished my associates degree in business administration. It was a little contest the college initiated for my graduating class. I never imagined I'd win. I was so surprised. Just a little hx. No biggie deal.

[@robertedwards1181]

Great channel....nice relaxed chit chat ! Please play Dinner lady Arms on this tour !

[@TheRealMcP]

The intros to these videos is enough for me! I don't know how he hit those notes 20 years ago let alone now!

[@paulwells6131]

Saw Idles in 2019, the crowd was like a tidal wave! It was mad!

[@CM_Civillian]

The Ocean made sense to me when I found out it was in 2 different time signatures. Great channel Mr Hawkins.

[@Dashslapp]

My aunti says that a few years ago you were hammered and trying to get your key in door of your flat with no success, she helped you get in. She said your were lovely and polite and although near coma drunk a total gentleman. Say alot that. Love the channel.

[@brandofhero]

I’m glad my favourite band’s frontman from my childhood praises my current favourite!

[@foodog777]

Thanks for reviewing a band that you love! I’ll check them out! ❤️

[@barrysmith4674]

Only listened for a min and a half before I checked it out and thought it was a little Prodigy, told them that’s not a bad thing though, going to give there other stuff a listen right now. Keep up the good work it’s nice being told about stuff you wouldn’t of found on your own doing.

[@BarbaraAntoinetteVeronica]

You look good in both hair lengths. I have long hair. It's a more difficult length to keep up. I did the very short hair gig. Right now I'll stick with this until I decide otherwise. You know how to keep things interesting, but you're a rock star. You know the gig.

[@JP-vb4ky]

When that song came out I heard it like ten times in a row. I love when the bass first drops.

[@fishing.on.saturn9833]

Yep, I’ve been listening to idles a lot recently and they have become one of my favourite bands.

[@dirkhicklin6102]

Correct, I whole heartedly concur. Go and see them live, you won't be disappointed!

[@andytraverse]

Idles are a great band - -I really like their earlier stuff, not sure about their latest work but sure it will grow on me.

[@nockianlifter661]

Is it really 18 years ago I saw The Darkness at Newcastle uni, blimey. Great night that was. One of my most memorable gigs and I’ve seen a lot of bands.

[@clarkesinspace]

OMG I almost requested Idles as a topic on your last video but didn’t want to be weird and demanding. Perfect synchronicity. Thanks for this. GBAM!

[@tomitstube]

just checked them out on kexp, 4 song set. good stuff, so nice to hear lyrics with a deep meaning, and the singer has great dynamics with his delivery.

[@kingofthecouchpodcast]

Good call here Justin, IDLES are bloody great!

[@edwinniz]

Idles is amazing They wear their influences without making them sound derivative. Thats why you dont see people bashing them often

[@jdjones4825]

Have you checked out gnod?

[@hunterwoodward177]

You would love turnstile. Seriously such an impressive band. Tons of edge.

[@thommysguitarcorner4687]

Yeah true. Or fever333. Or Dayseeker

[@Penfriendrocks]

Yes! Big Turnstile fan here.

[@bradreay6373]

Turnstile!!!!!

[@Ravelle17]

He does! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6bQiXiVhd1jfK8

[@chadwickmcfaggins9734]

great band, reminds me of flipper but more modern and heavy

[@mick4years5monthsand9]

Awesome stuff as always Justin. Would love to hear you talk about a lil band from Wakefield, Yorkshire called The Cribs. I think they’re classified as Punk rock…

[@TristanSmart]

The Ol' Shakey Wakey FTW.

[@sircoynie]

Their Glastonbury gig is one of the best I have ever seen! What a great band!

[@cmousdale]

Idles are one of the most exciting bands in fucking ages. Love em.

[@rallewarmbier7607]

Thank you. It is guitar based punk! I only buy two records this year (Pre-Order for shure) Crawler & Motorheart 🤘

[@ade4864]

Their tiny desk concert (available on this platform) it great

[@jumhed994]

When I first heard IDLES 'Mother' I almost cried. Such an exciting band.

[@mikesmith8829]

IDLES! love the song Mother. Good video too

[@jonnyblaze_666]

Love this band,so many great tracks on all 4 albums, listen to more Justin 😎

[@westmus]

Down a similar post punk road as Idles is the swedish band Viagra Boys, which may be the most interesting new band I found in a a long time. Any other modern rock bands out there that have a saxophone player? 😄

[@zterpz7332]

Black Midi?

[@PoppaBoogaloo]

They do a song called “Never Fight With A Man With A Perm” and it’s incredible. You have to check it out!

[@liambuckland7659]

Yes Justin! I love them to

[@karene.4196]

My husband is a huge fan - you've brought him (and I) such joy and helped drag him out of an awful trough of depression a few years back ... so thank you. I know he would love to hear your thoughts on Jeff Buckley's voice. I know. Sadly, his repertoire was cut short and unfortunately the name has become a passe catchphrase for teens who want to sound deep. Sigh. That's okay, too ... at least they're listening to music - and good music at that! For me, I'd be keen to hear your thoughts on My Morning Jacket or Post Malone or Leon Bridges or Empire of the Sun / Pnau. Maybe some of these are falling into the "dad" category. 😬 Thanks for these videos. It's great to see you thoroughly nerding out on the intricacies of the music. It's very refreshing - and educational!

[@jacob8949]

My colleagues often wonder how I'm so chipper of a Monday morning... we'll, it's because I usually wake up feeling like shit and put joy as an act of resistance on full blast as it's the perfect length for my commute. Never fails! Also I don't know if you read comments or take requests, but there's a great london-based band called black country, new road who released an album and a few singles this year. Bit genre defying (have heard them described as "jazz-inflected post-punk"?) and I'd love to know what your take is, because I think they're something a bit special.

[@dreamofsleeping1980]

I just read the title of the video and new what band you would be talking about!

[@Jack-lt7hi]

Formed in Bristol. My city! I really enjoy this channel. Got a genuine feel to it. No fakery. I liked The Darkness when their songs first came about on MTV etc but never owned their record or delved much deeper than having a mild appreciation of their talent as musicians (always loved the guitar solo melodies'). Since very recently though, after discovering 'Justin Hawkins rides again', I have started taking a keener interest and am pleasently surprised at how much enjoyment their music is giving me. And I've barely scratched the surface. Seen some live stuff on KZbin and they're as good as AC/DC, The Who, Queen, Foo Fighters etc etc. Even as good as Take That's cover of Smells Like Teen Spirit 😉

[@54spatula]

Idles have so much energy and passion when they play, they’re an absolute joy to watch live. I’m glad Justin has good taste. 🤘🏻

[@EshenBaum]

Going to start using “no concessions to ‘the grid’” as a motto

[@user-ci4ww4pk5s]

Enjoyed seeing you folks in Southend a couple of weeks back! Idles are a favourite band of ours, would love to see you share the stage with them sometime ;)

[@janheuermann2174]

Saw them live, absolutely great!

[@TheSeanpatrickobrien]

Sometimes I think about clicking on your vids, then I remember your theme tune and I don't

[@cjmorton91]

Idles are great! You should check out Turnstile from the US! They started out with a fairly classic hardcore sound, but they’ve evolved A LOT, and their most recent album is critically acclaimed and arguably genre pushing. I prefer Turnstile to Idles, but they also have an entirely different vibe. I have to be in a specific mood for post punk.

[@luckylayne]

yes! glow on is my favorite album this year

[@CabinRidge]

Love these guys ! I told my son today when I sent him some songs ,,, image Tom Hardy wrote a song in Charlie Bronson character while listening to dead Kennedy’s !

[@iplaybass6690]

Ok so the Idles are fantastic, never heard of them until this video, so I ordered crawlers, and am listening to it now, on repeat cause where has this band been? I love it, so chaotic and random! Love this type of thing! Kinda remind me of Sonic Youth

[@themarkspence]

Lovin' the KZbin Justin. You should start and add a few tracks into that Spotify playlist every week .....

[@charliew814]

they are awesome one of my favourite bands , punk , rock and rap all put into a cement mixer and that's idles so good 🤟🏻

[@sweett8351]

Did you know Hank Von Hell of Turbonegro? He died a few weeks ago. I always thought WITH Hank definitely had edge and is still one of my favorite bands like your’s, The Darkness. I think you would like them. RIP HANK VON HELL 😭

[@Kilcobert19]

Watch their Tiny Desk... It's great!

[@MarkWhiley]

Not only are they a great band, personally Joy and Brutalism are my favourite albums particularly the tracks Mother, Samaritans and Television, but Joe is a really great lad. I met him when I moved to Bristol and didn't have many friends yet. His mates were at a karaoke at a local bar and let me hang with them, he then came in later on and was super friendly. He's a dab hand at singing some Frank Sinatra! That was before they broke big but were well known in Bristol and the surrounding area. They still have a reputation for treating their fans well. Sure you'd love them in person Justin.

[@LuciensMusic]

Yes, these guys are awesome!

[@sophiew1967]

God your hair looks fabulous ...looks EXACTLY like mine circa 1984🤘

[@shadyhawklive]

Great band! I just discovered them last night as a matter of fact, reading a best of 2021 article.

[@maxpowers5308]

I love this channel

[@titntin5178]

Love the idols - they really have something to say and remind me of my punky yooth! Glad you get them.. Love these chats we have Justin, they are great. Do we have to invite everyone else? xD Keep being a real and doing what you do, you bring a smile to a lot of faces..

[@thenewzealandgringo9296]

It's good to see Justin back again! The Darkness made it on my Christmas playlist. 🤘🏻

[@brianstephenson984]

Agreed! Idles is a rad band!!!! So much positive energy and real edge! BRILL CREAM, CREATINE! classic and awesome! A power trio from here in Canada called Old James is a rock band you might dig as well. 🥳

[@erbyj8815]

That little clip you played at first by Idles reminded me of Death Grips. I wonder what your thoughts are on Death Grips Mr. Hawkins. Love the channel by the way.

[@astralshore]

Grievous Bodily Arm will be the name of my next band. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@TheMightyGT]

Justin, which guitar do you play in these videos? it looks very interesting

[@andrewreed4924]

It's been nice to see a few great newer rock/punk/etc bands getting some popular attention lately. It does feel like rock music is rebounding in a way with even a lot of pop and hip hop artists incorporating rock elements into their music more and more. As far as rock bands that you might want to check out if you haven't already: For punk/punk leaning stuff there's Turnstile, Parquet Courts, PUP, Iceage, Squid, Fontaines DC, and Shame. For garage/psych and hard rock type stuff there's King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Thee Oh Sees, Sheer Mag, Ty Segall, and Japandroids. For a bit of everything else under the rock umbrella right now there's experimental rock bands like black midi, Black Country New Road, and Tropical Fuck Storm, there's some experimental metal/alternative as well like Deafheaven, Baroness, or Alcest, and even some traditional heavy metal bubbling up like Pallbearer, Eternal Champion, Spirit Adrift, and Unto Others. It's an exciting time to be a rock fan I think because it feels like we might be moving back to an age where guitar plays a more central role in popular music. Still a ways to go yet though!

[@9Steps2Ugly]

Love the idles! Especially for given me the daily experience of my 4 yr old screaming ‘concrete to leather’ walking to school.

[@darrylgoodwin7947]

Those guys are one of the few bands that really stick a finger in your eye

[@tomfleming8230]

Hi Justin! Interested in your thoughts on Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard! Hope to see a video on that soon. Love the new album too btw! 🤟

[@KordTaylor]

From Bristol, recorded at Real World and work with Kenny Beats. Yes, let's make them the new Zeppelin!

[@markanstey2654]

Big ask there!

[@KordTaylor]

@@markanstey2654 KInda kidding there. 😂

[@SlamdogX]

Have you ever listened to the band Screaming Females? They're an American indie/punk band from New Jersey. I think you'd dig them.

[@harolddaniel166]

"Discovered" Justin on UK Top Gear. Jeremy Clarkson notoriously indicated that Justin was a "lovechild" of Meatloaf. Justin very confidently defended his family honor! Total respect Justin, love your channel, keep it going, great work!

[@RashidAli-bp3mr]

It would be cool if you showcased some unsigned bands or bands that are not from any major record label. There is so much talent out there in the UK and the rest of the world.

[@ChrisBealsProductions]

Upsetting to see that YOU think IDLES have any ‘talent’ at ALL. OMG! You sir are A-MAZINGLY talented. This blows my mind.

[@flawed_vision]

With how heavy their latest record Crawler is I hear them as a less extreme Daughters. Daughters are a decent sized band now who have a pretty violent live show

[@mattpearson763]

Absolutely love Idles. Would love to see you check out Kid Kapichi

[@HUSHMONEYBAND]

That laptop is two seconds away from falling off the table and it’s making me nervous

[@bronniem5884]

They are touring NZ later in the year!