Before we get to today’s hoddle I’d like to give a quick shout-out to MattyFlatt, who helped fill in for me earlier this week. Thanks Matty!
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This might be the first time I’m doing a Track of the Day after not attending a concert. That’s right - not attending.
And, to my regret, I did not see Yard Act last week in DC.
“Why didn’t you go fitzie?”
Well, I guess numerous reasons or excuses why. Tiredness, stressed, it was getting dark out, tickets were $25 (which is dumb excuse) because I had to spend $14 on a sandwich the day after anyways).
I wrestled back and forth on whether to go. I love Yard Act. They’re one of my favourite bands out there right now. The post-punk band followed up their critically acclaimed first record with Where’s My Utopia? earlier this year that takes aim at some of the success they’ve found.
I first got excited when they released The Trench Coat Museum late last year - I knew they were up to something then. And then they annoucned the album. And I loved it - listened to it again on Sunday night.
So I didn’t go to the show. That’s a huge bummer. And a reminder for you all hoddlers - Don’t be like fitzie. If you are able to go see a show (particularly if it’s one of your favourites), then go.
I still remember how much I enjoyed seeing Yard Act back in 2022. While I didn’t see them this year, I hope they’ll be back in DC soon. Til then, I guess I’ll have to settle for their live show from Utopia.