PFTU 14.6.26

On the latest Postcards from the Underground, Darren Hayman joins us to discuss The Violence and its long-awaited arrival on streaming platforms. We also hear from Aria, who makes an appearance to introduce one of this week's standout new releases.

Tune in for a playlist that celebrates discovery—equal parts reflective and electric—bringing together artists from across the contemporary underground landscape.

The latest playlist spans indie, post-punk, electronic, experimental, and alternative sounds. Balancing moments of energy with more atmospheric passages, the collection reflects the diverse musical currents continuing to shape today's underground scene.

Curated to complement this edition's themes and features, the playlist moves between sharp songwriting, immersive production, and forward-thinking approaches to genre. The result is a snapshot of artists pushing creative boundaries and making music that rewards repeat listening.

On the playlist:

  1. La Securite - Bingo Bella Union - Video

  2. Theatre - Gaudete BMG/ECHO - Video

  3. Personal Trainer - Moping Bella Union - Video

  4. Snout - Only A Dream Hand Of God - Video

  5. Penelope Isles - Thinking Seat Bella Union - Video

  6. Cutouts - Strict Machine Self Release

  7. Mapped By A Forest - Boy On The Edge Self Release

  8. Asara - With Love Geographie Records - Video

  9. Olivia Rodrigo - Stupid Song Universal - Video

  10. Emily Mercer - Read Aloud Read Aloud Records - Video

  11. Emily Magpie - howl Wipeout Music

  12. Paper Machine Music - Sail On Self Release

  13. Darren Hayman & The Long Parliament - The Violence Belka

  14. Hefner - Karen Belka

  15. Belle and Sebastian - It Only Takes One Lion Matador Records - Video

  16. Sulka - All Bets Off Lost Map - Video

  17. Him & Earl - Better Days Wah Wah 45s

  18. The Dying Seconds - Precious Rusted Things Self Release

  19. Slow Pulp - Better Man Anti - Video


Lynsey Gillies