24/11/2025
For round 3, here is Interview File 77
Today I interviewed an awesome post punk quartet from Newcastle, UK called "Social Youth Cult" which can be heard right here
https://www.mixcloud.com/therobotlab/interview-file-77-social-youth-cult/
Shaun, Jack, Holly, Alex and I all talked about the band, how it was formed and the release of their debut album "The Lighthouse" and some of the songs on there
Follow Social Youth Cult
https://linktr.ee/socialyouthcult
The song played during the break was the single "Close To Nothing", the songs played at the end were "The Man In The Photo" and "Strange Times". These songs are taken from the band's debut album "The Lighthouse" which is available on CD or digitally right here
https://socialyouthcult.bandcamp.com/album/the-lighthouse
If you would prefer a cassette or a vinyl head on over to this link
https://violethourtransmissions.bandcamp.com/album/the-lighthouse-vht83
The Lighthouse was released on Violet Hour Transmissions
Follow Violet Hour Transmissions
https://www.facebook.com/people/Violet-Hour-Transmissions/61576547616207/
https://www.instagram.com/violethourtransmissions/
https://violethourtransmissions.bandcamp.com/
Close To Nothing Music Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnCjR5kr28w
Upcoming Show
November 28th Mist Rolling Inn
Nottingham, UK
A huge thank you to Shaun, Jack, Holly and Alex for joining me this evening for a good natter
QUESTIONS
01: Ok can you all introduce yourselves and what you do in the band?
02: And can you tell us how Social Youth Cult was formed?
03: You've just released your new debut album which is called “The Lighthouse”, can you tell us a bit about this album, what to expect and its themes?
04: One of the songs I want to talk about which is called Close To Nothing, can you tell us about this? I also noticed you quoted Aristotle on your Bandcamp
05: Are there any other singles on this album that have been released or due to be released?
06: Any music videos in the works or on YouTube as we speak?
07: Can you tell us the formats that are available with The Lighthouse?
BREAK
PLAY CLOSE TO NOTHING
08: Ok so now we have covered your new album? What is next for the band? An EP maybe?
09: Are you about to embark on a mini tour or a few shows to help promote the album? If so where?
10: Are you involved in any other projects or activities you want to shout about?
11: Last question before we wrap things up, is there anything you would like to say to everyone listening?
END
PLAY THE MAN IN THE PHOTO/STRANGE TIMES
Follow Social Youth Cult https://linktr.ee/socialyouthcult The song played during the break was the single "Close To Nothing", the songs played at the end were "The Man In The Photo" and "Strange Times". These songs are taken from the band's debut album "The Lighthouse" which is available on CD or d...
