Mogwai - What's in My Bag?

Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai goes shopping at Amoeba Music in Los Angeles. Their latest album 'Every Country's Sun' is available on Temporary Residence Ltd.
Check out his picks:
George Hurchalla - Going Underground: American Punk 1979-1989 (BOOK)
Various Artists - Zodiac - Songs From The Motion Picture (LP) bit.ly/2O8Xzth
Jerry Goldsmith - Alien [Original Soundtrack] (LP) bit.ly/2JL14CK
Sonic Youth - NYC Ghosts & Flowers (LP) bit.ly/2JLTd81
The Third Eye Foundation - You Guys Kill Me (LP)
Nine Inch Nails - The Downward Spiral (LP) bit.ly/2LgUJEP
Nine Inch Nails - The Fragile (LP) bit.ly/2OcSkJc
Sleater-Kinney - One Beat (LP) bit.ly/2mCIXG8
Reverend Sam Dixon - My Soul Says Yes (LP) bit.ly/2uVP4Jk
The Staple Singers - Hammer & Nails (LP) bit.ly/2O632AW
The Staple Singers - Swing Low Sweet Chariot (LP) bit.ly/2uMLMJh
GZA/GENIUS - Pro Tools (LP) bit.ly/2mBhhkZ
Various Artists - Root Hog Or Die: An Alan Lomax Centennial Tribute (LP) bit.ly/2LJ8YhC
The Cure (T-SHIRT)
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[@robindreier9796]

I have come to realize that I really want to become a musician mostly so that I can go to Amoeba and hope to 'star' in Whats in my bag. Thats how much I love this series.

[@SDXStudio]

You could always just start a youtube series of yourself, and show off your hauls from the record store. Do it in reverse!

[@rickmccain5316]

Dude, I think the same! That would be awesome!

[@Luschan]

Confession: Sometimes when I browse record stores, I pretend I’m picking things out for a “What’s in my Bag” and consider what I’d say about them.

[@djtaitai]

Guests (like him) with unique music taste and refreshing sense of humor = my favorite WIMBs

[@ChristinaGina]

This is the best series on youtube

[@benibbotson2014]

Agreed.

[@diosrightcalfmuscle4090]

What a lovely guy

[@philmole1209]

I interviewed Stuart many years ago when Mogwai were on their first US tour - I believe it was outside the old Lounge Axe. He was a very young guy then, and it seems that he still has all the youthful enthusiasm I remember seeing in him then. That's a nice trick to pull off!

[@whatimlisteningto3420]

MASSIVE fucking respect for showing a Third Eye Foundation record on this show. Massively underrated artist. Kudos Stuart

[@jacksmirkingrevenge]

I still remember seeing Mogwai live for the first time back in 2001. After the show, they were all nice enough to sign my vinyl copy of Rock Action. Great guys!

[@user-bb4ou7zi4y]

Mogwai would definitly be in my bag. I agree about the Sonic Youth album. Underrated gem.

[@omaramark]

Such a great series, long may it run, and Stuart one of the best ever guests - wonderfully open selections.

[@freddyalvarez5871]

Mogwai is my life soundtrack!🙌🎸

[@sharktroubles]

No wonder Mogwai's so fantastic; he has impeccable tastes in music.

[@regirockplays]

I think that if you had Madlib as a guest his video would be 6 hours long.

[@guillll]

It would only feature him looking at every single record in the shop and saying "I already have that" every time.

[@stophumpingthelaser]

i laughed so loud...

[@listenhealthily]

I bumped into Stuart a few years ago in a Tesco supermarket in Edinburgh. I noticed he had about 10 boxes of triple choc muffins in his basket so I couldnt resist edging up close to him and saying 'Like yer muffins do ya mate'? He looked at me with a smiling face and said 'Mind yer own business yer twat'. I then edged away.

[@hollyspry5993]

😂😂😂

[@teethgrinder83]

Hahaha me and my girlfriend are travelling down from Aberdeen to Edinburgh to see them next week, maybe ill take a box of muffins.... 😁

[@listenhealthily]

Yeah, that's Tesco Triple Choc 4-pack. £1.20 per pack at the moment. You could always bring over a box to my place for a cup of tea b4 the gig. I'm central.

[@listenhealthily]

Then again, maybe not. I've just seen your liked videos list.

[@teethgrinder83]

Ron Jitter gotta be more specific bud-is it because im a leftist? Or because....honestly ive no idea what your problem is but not to worry, like I said im going to see them with my partner so..... Yeah, 3's a crowed etc etc Edit-yup i reckon me and my GF definitely pass on the offer, i got bored of whitesnake at 10

[@fedec532]

Wow what to say, the choices made are absolute masterpieces of their kind. This channel is one of the absolute best sincere compliments. Good evening everyone a hug from Italy

[@Pamastrike]

Well said! NYC and flowers is so underrated. Amazing album, one of their best for me

[@josephblumenberg6574]

That Alan Lomax collection looks awesome

[@forest_swords]

Third Eye Foundation ♥

[@lockyp204]

Lovely Scottish charm. And what a band !

[@viniciuseneas4036]

Stuart used that Cure T-shirt when Mogwai was playing live at KEXP. Nice!

[@carterwatson1715]

Cool love this series

[@Humanshieldchorus00]

I love this man. Met him, he's. total gent . A fucking genius

[@BANGERSLLC]

Loved this episode what a genuine and cool guy

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Good timing as I've been binging on Mogwai lately!

[@RagsYooTube]

Watched a lot of these, this is my favourite

[@vb2388]

Bring Jonny Greenwood here..

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

Or the whole of Radiohead.

[@DulceHoward]

YES!! it'd be so interesting

[@harperlee8516]

Pleeeeeeaaaaase, that would be amazing

[@manicmandownup]

He’d just pick obscure Indian music

[@jeffreylower9469]

I could totally see Jonny just grabbing an album of a man banging two rocks together.

[@johnclements7828]

After watching this episode when it came out, I actually bought the Going Underground book for my Kindle and couldn't put it down. Such an excellent read. Thanks for the recommendation, Stuart!

[@Sloth131987]

major ups for showcasing third eye foundation - his new album is being oooooh so slept-on. almost all the TEF stuff is mint and all the stuff under his birth name is simply the best! YESSSsss!

[@jopedrop]

anyone else feels that Rock Action is immensely underrated? 2 Rights Make 1 Wrong is their best song imo

[@upexus2076]

Take Me Somewhere Nice and You Don't Jesus are also good songs off of that

[@tango31313]

The route dude rock performance of that track is my favorite live song ever

[@mariselanahui8365]

Absolutely agree

[@julian.castro18]

all their records are underrated except for Young Team, which I think is kinda overrated.

[@Basham86]

This is one of the best what's in my bags I've seen

[@franlovelsimic8421]

Mogwai, super cool!

[@moordhaus]

Been waiting for this one. Nice work Amoeba! One of my favorite albums of all time is Mogwai's EP+3..Now, you have to get Oxbow on here!

[@mariselanahui8365]

I love him!!❤ Stuart is so lovely😍 Mogwai forever❤🙌

[@pauleiwalsh]

Absolutely brill picks

[@_pulyx]

I love this man

[@mnchls]

goddamn Stu is such a sweetheart. very chill and funny and passionate. would have loved to have the other gents in the band featured here as well!

[@nikolademitri731]

Love Mogwai! Great picks, man! ✌🏼

[@Pillgrim1981]

So glad to finally see a Matt Elliot recommendation. The guy is a monster talent and just does not get the recognition he deserves. He did a remix for Mogwai once, a noisey renditon of A Cheery Cave...great stuff

[@Pillgrim1981]

Cheery Wave of course

[@akf2000]

holy shit the Mogs have made it to My Bag

[@juderichards6588]

MOGWAI FOR FUCKING LIFE!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@MobySlick]

Love his music with mogwai

[@samuelblinne6040]

Great picks

[@DasUberCow]

Awesome! Love Mogwai, surprising to see a lot of gospel and stuff, but definitely inspiring to get out of my musical comfort zone.

[@anthonychilds8193]

Was so excited when I saw him checking Third Eye Foundation during the opening montage. Mogwai still ranks #1 loudest concert I've been to.

[@jackjude]

This is channel has all the correct artists on it.

[@thestud2]

Jerry Goldsmith GOAT. And it is a didgeridoo, conk shell, and a 15th century horn is the sound of the Alien.

[@samuelblinne6040]

Awesome

[@hockeytart]

Super charming.

[@vandalia722]

Long live Mogwai 🤙

[@nnmci]

so nice to see sleater-kinney and nin in his selection

[@arnowillekes7979]

Cool guy and choices!

[@HappyAppart]

Me: What's with all the laughing ? Stuart: I'm really hungover. Best timing ever

[@reekeekee963]

Mogwai is so good

[@LamiaceaeMW]

Wow, Stuart likes a lot of the same music I do! Perhaps that makes sense that I would like Mogwai!

[@faunoram]

Inrteresting to know that Stuart is a fan of roots and country blues !

[@mosshark]

Stuart: the best

[@tylersims6937]

St'chewart, is a fucking absolute superhero and I dig the whole band. I appreciate the fuckin notes he plays and the ones in-between, maybe even more. Please, if you haven't..go see Gwai live...at any/every chance you possibly can....do. I swear on my fuckin name, It will blow the very tiddies off your soul.

[@longlivetheclash]

The Staple Singers- Excellent!

[@Ben_Mdws]

That was ace.

[@mrembe9]

I like him!! He is so interesting and unique.

[@mrembe9]

And funny, humble. They do give you to much food here. There's an inner battle..eat your food. Clean plate club.

[@squareinsquare2078]

My favourite Mogwai track is Tracey. Or No Medicine for Regret.

[@ecscottindiana]

i am a big wet slut for "travel is dangerous"

[@davilopes5925]

I love 2 rights make 1 wrong.

[@saksilangit]

Nice hat Stu!

[@HermanWaldorf]

I've recently become very fond of Neurosis (and saw them live for the first time). Very often, especially live, they remind me Mogwai

[@riggs100]

Mogwai IS amazing...

[@2bin]

Nice guy.

[@thundertower]

makes me wanna explore the gospel genre, I like his taste on this. Cool video

[@AidyShaw]

Anyone who enjoyed Stuart Braithwaite in this, buy his book, Spaceships Over Gkadgow, it is ny favourite book about musuc ever.

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

Matt Elliott IS fantaaaaaaaastic

[@matthewtop]

I would love to see Ed Wynne from Ozric Tentacles on here. Or the whole crew. I love that band.

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

And he wore the t-shirt during their latest KEXP session...

[@LukefromDubai]

Nice fella!

[@daichiwatanabe7800]

Glad to see his T-shirt as a japanese fan

[@jackborgeson8534]

YEAAAHHHH reppin RENO punk scene !!!

[@cgh7337]

1:54 Such an awesome picture.

[@ninukajaparidze]

Fun fact: Sleater Kinney album art is done by Agi from The Pastels (another Scottish band)

[@doggotbitm]

Oh shit!

[@philpheburbs]

well, what a sweetheart

[@tylermane77]

Interesting without being pretentious. Thank god.

[@asleanfinnsen7048]

Jello Biafra or Fenriz would be very interesting!

[@MaddestMousse]

Fuck yes.

[@tylerd3020]

Would kill to see billy corgan, placebo, or she wants revenge on here!

[@longlivetheclash]

I love his Scottish humour.

[@gogogooooo65]

Woooow! He is wearing a "大丸堂" T-shirt!!! Atomicのジャパンツアーの時に買ったのかな。

[@norbertovelazquez6286]

Sonic youth, nine hinch nails, the cure t-shirt

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

GOD I LOVE MOGWAI. OH DAMN ZODIAC IS AN AMAZING MOVIE ALSO STUART IS A NIN FAN? NICE.

[@pathologicallyfriendly]

That One Guy Mogwai and Trent Reznor worked on the 'Before the Flood' soundtrack together

[@teethgrinder83]

Seeing them next week in Edinburgh-csnt wait!!!! Im 35 and been listening to them since I was 16-18 and never got the chance even though im from Aberdeen/Scotland but my wonderful girlfriend got us a ticket for 22 nd August in Edinburgh-i cant wait! Im like a kid at Xmas haha

[@Wh1tefox41]

Like a kid at Xmas Steps maybe?

[@davidcowan4942]

Was there on the 22nd at Leith theatre. Was living in Leith at the time and it was also my birthday. Great memories

[@teethgrinder83]

@@davidcowan4942 it was a brilliant gig wasn't it-now I'm looking forward to when I can get a chance to see them again haha

[@davidcowan4942]

@@teethgrinder83 Sure was. In the old days they Always used to finish with the sublime my father my king and was so happy they did again that night.

[@teethgrinder83]

@@davidcowan4942 I know, that made me happy too-i was also really happy they played "new paths to helicon PT 1", I love that song so much. I was looking at the set list for the following day and we were lucky because they didn't play "my father" on the 23rd so we went on the right night lol although they played "Mogwai fear Satan" on the 23rd which id have loved to have seen

[@FungusMossGnosis]

What a nice bloke.

[@fawnrot]

fuck yea

[@alessiodom]

Alan Lomax???!! Thanks you from Italy ! Search recording " treasure of Italy" .....beautiful!

[@fileunderunknown6924]

NIN - the fragile!!!!!!

[@thundertower]

might cop that 3rd year foundation, knew this guy knows his shit

[@infinitefantasy5277]

Death Grips: what’s in my bag

[@akf2000]

seconded

[@m0b5pawn94]

Thirded

[@bitbyabat]

I’m just worried he’s going to knock the stack off the arm of the couch.

[@vicaldama9314]

Alan Lomax?! Yes! Very important!

[@madmaxx010]

NIN The Fragile 👌👍👍

[@thunder_heads]

If you had Robert Smith on the show that would be amazing

[@rch6650]

Stu is alright!

[@FranciscoBurrola]

He should have bought Klimt 1918 - Sentimentale Jugend album

[@prince13896]

A Scot in L.A. buying old gospel records. That's pretty cool.

[@sydbarrett5]

Ah lake hez fookin accent m8.