DIIV's Perfect Sunday
A very special episode with one of the best bands to ever do it. DIIV sat down with Colby Robertson in the basement with a bluetooth speaker, four mics, and a load of music to reccomend - all songs that they consider 'perfect'.
Also discussed - Paul McCartney being mid, Kemper amp sims, conspiracy theories and ripping off Radiohead.
King Crimson - I Talk To The Wind
my bloody valentine - thorn
Dead Prez - Assassination
A Country Western - Voicemail
Suicide - Ghost Rider (2019 - Remaster)
Chanel Beads - Embarrassed Dog
Donovan - Isle Of Islay
Stina Nordenstam - Under Your Command
Raisa K - Final Generations
Dope Clara - Lamb
Pink Must - Morphe Sun
Lomelda - Hannah Sun
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