September Soundscapes: Farewells, Returns, and Indie Futures
In this episode of NNC Daily News, we delve into Fontaines D.C.’s surreal ‘Desire’ live video and tour finale, David Byrne’s avant-pop reinvention on ‘Who Is the Sky?’, and Saint Etienne’s farewell album ‘International’. We also explore Ivy’s long-awaited
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Show Notes
Welcome to this episode of NNC Daily News! Today, we're diving into a variety of compelling stories from around the globe.
In this episode:
• 🎥 Fontaines D.C. close their ‘Romance’ era with a surreal live video for ‘Desire,’ directed by Aube Perrie—haunting tour visuals, a lime-green balaclava figure, and future-headliner energy from Alexandra Palace to Belfast with Kneecap.
• 🌌 David Byrne returns Sept 5 with ‘Who Is the Sky?,’ an avant-pop exploration blending electronic flourishes and existential lyricism—playful, profound, and restlessly inventive.
• 🌍 Saint Etienne bid an elegant farewell on Sept 5 with ‘International,’ a swan-song steeped in lush indie-pop and cultural flair.
• 📼 Ivy resurfaces on Sept 5 with ‘Traces of You,’ transforming archival demos into fresh indie-pop nostalgia after a 15-year pause.
• ✈️ Liquid Mike breaks through on Sept 12 with ‘Hell Is an Airport,’ a power-pop/indie-rock jolt with catchy riffs and DIY grit.
• 💥 Motion City Soundtrack return Sept 19 with ‘The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World,’ fusing emo heart and pop-punk polish after a 10-year studio hiatus.
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