LITM Extra - Kneecap's Antecedents [excerpt]

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In this episode of LITM Extra, Jeremy takes the mic solo to expand a little on our recent patrons show on Kneecap, turning an eye specifically to musical and cultural antecedents of the Irish trio’s project. With reference to music both from the island of Ireland and abroad, Jeremy discusses Stiff Little Fingers, dancehall chatting, Scousers, and Welsh language punk bands. He introduces two Irish rap outfits - Marxman and Scary Eire - which clearly foreshadow Kneecap, alongside some mid-90s Irish techno and a classic slice of rave rap. Beyond the beats, Jeremy discusses Celtic language and culture, changing attitudes to Ireland in Britain, the ‘Celtic Tiger’, and even throws in the Mushie Picker Boogie. 

The article about Papa Levi Jeremy mentions can be found here:

https://uncarved.org/dub/papalevi.html 

Produced by Matt Huxley.

Tracklist: Stiff Little Fingers - Alternative Ulster Papa Levi - Militancy Jegsy Dodd and the Sons of Harry Cross - Mushie Picker Boogie Yr Anhrefn - Rhedeg i Paris Marxman - Sad Affair Scary Eire - Howld yer Whist Scary Eire - The Dole Q Secret Weapon - Dream Lover (Sound Crowd Remix)