The JLS Show

Just in time for August and the holidays, the Podcast no one has been missing is back with Episode 20 and a review of the August 2023 playlist ! Sleeves are worn and Top 3’s are picked . Meanwhile JMac takes a crash-course in European geography, Stuki shamelessly promotes a certain streaming service (presumably in hope of receiving some freebies) and retrospectively, Lowney well and truly gazes at...

Episode 19 of The JLS Show finally arrives. The hosts select their usual Top 3 picks from July’s playlist. Discussions revolve around the merits of instrumentals and the wide ranging influence of Prog, good and bad. While Stuki’s charity of choice sounds a bit dodgy.  The July playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Gc9XK0ybTzydsv2BPM6sm?si=c8d504b69dc04552 Track list: PIL - C...

After an enforced hiatus and without fanfare, Episode 18 of The JLS Show is now here... and the hosts select their usual Top 3 picks from June’s playlist. The June playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4T3iOUhP93y59ve8659bS3?si=5c00f8220f9b4aa9 Track list: Spirit Award - Guilt And Shame Leathers - High Rise Das Kolles - Nuffin Sandwich Miss Tiny - The Beggar Hong Kong Wigs - Fa Fa...

Episode 17 of The JLS Show has arrived, finally… and the hosts select their usual Top 3 picks from May’s playlist. Meanwhile, Lowney continues to straddle fine lines, Stuki picks the ‘Oldest Goldie’ ever to appear on the show and David Coverdale makes a special guest appearance. The May playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1kh5VjYJXm9Lx7bczijGDk?si=2738778323e84c30 Morrissey comm...

After another enforced absence, the JLS show returns with the usual Top 3 selections from the Guntz monthly playlist , this time April.  Meanwhile, jMac owns up to some dodgy gig going, Lowney drops some vowels and Stuki gets hot under the collar about the lyrical wisdom in one of the top picks. The April playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3P4uozFRRb1ikFd0aioVVW?si=76060ac...

Back after a prolonged absence, Episode 15 is finally here. Along with more of the usual waffle and picking of Top 3's from the March playlist. JMac is looking for value for money, Lowney succumbs to a few pet-hates and Stuki longs for the day that the machines take over… The March playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3sAdV4wfEhc2OnNkMmb5gM?si=a71d3ad6218b4276 Track list: Flyying...

Recorded in late December 2022 when our beloved host JMac was otherwise engaged, this special episode features our collective favourite tracks from the first 11 JLS Shows. It was originally ’broadcast’ as part of the Guntzenanny listening party on New Year’s Eve eve, 2022. Enjoy.  Track list: Rubber Oh - Nothing Dog Unit - Absolute Unit Ghost Woman - Behind Your Eyes Reigns - The Hoarder...

Episode 14 belatedly arrives with the usual Top 3 picks from February’s playlist and some lengthy discussion about the welfare of session musicians.  Lowney and Stuki both suffer some memory lapse regarding their so-called favourite band! And JMac dances around his handbag. The February playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/037Qwr2yJ9WJWHZE5hXN4E?si=9c09c7ba59cd4a83 Robert Fr...

Episode 13 of The JLS Show is finally here.. and celebrating its first birthday with the usual Top 3 picks from January’s playlist along with the return of an old feature. Also this month, Lowney breaks his own selection rules, Stuki becomes teacher once more - this time the subject is German colloquialisms & Shakespeare and JMac gets very hot under the collar with some magical thinking. The J...

In the long anticipated JLS Show season finale, the usual Top 3 picks are selected from December's Music Guntz playlist, with at least one of the hosts ‘under the influence’. Meanwhile, Stuki hands over the offending baton and much to JMac’s dismay, Lowney picks something nice. The December playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1fLt2MKw4WwlWueOceJoFl?si=b9aa543fa6a3491e The Go-Bet...

In this eagerly awaited November episode, a very special guest makes a return to cast his opinion over the latest Top 3 picks . Meanwhile, a potential lawsuit looms. Also Stuki demonstrates a minor pentatonic, JMac takes a history lesson & Lowney builds himself a pile of ‘one listen wonders’.  The November playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2dXdZ0GkqKHAYx3tyms6JC?si=a8...

The October edition of the JLS Show is here and hitting double figures. JMac, Lowney and Stuki select the usual Top 3 picks from this months Music Guntz playlist and there’s some consternation over a song’s subject matter.  Also, JMac takes a special request, Lowney goes back in time and Stuki continues to court personal sponsorship. The October playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/p...

In this special September edition of the JLS Show, JMac, Lowney and Stuki celebrate National Album Day with yet another feature. And of course there’s the usual Top 3 picks from this months Music Guntz playlist. Also, Lowney makes a comeback, JMac’s day-job comes under scrutiny and Stuki raises some serious doubts over an iconic album cover. The September playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify....

In the August edition of the JLS Show, JMac, Lowney and Stuki welcome a special guest all the way from Fife, who helps them to dissect the usual Top 3 picks from this months Music Guntz playlist.  There’s an inadvertent tribute to Coolio (R.I.P.), yet another new feature and an awful lot of sax. JMac invents an Etonian tribute band, Lowney is shocked & disappointed by some ’noise rock’ an...

In the latest episode of the JLS Show, JMac, Lowney and Stuki choose their usual Top 3 picks from the Guntz July playlist. And then some! Discussions include more band name-changes, legendary album artwork & why Americans can write songs about trucking. Also, JMac picks some duds, Lowney attempts to pull rank and Stuki auditions for National Geographic. The July playlist on Spotify: https://op...

Finally back with the latest episode of the JLS Show, JMac, Lowney and Stuki choose their usual Top 3 picks from the Guntz June playlist. Also, there’s some fighting talk, an oldie but goldie is uncovered in a brand new feature and for some reason, Lowney seems to be perpetually reminded of Black Country, New Road.  The June playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/751F6LcUBELqv...

In this episode JMac, Lowney and Stuki welcome a very special guest from thesound.fm who shares his opinions on the usual Top 3 selections from the Guntz May playlist. Another show and the inability to not mention ‘that band’ continues. Lowney shows disdain for a certain 70’s icon. JMac fondly relives a romantic moment and Stuki evokes the spirit of Frankie Boyle. The May playlist on Spotify: http...

In the latest episode of the JLS Show, JMac, Lowney and Stuki choose their usual Top 3 picks from the Guntz April playlist. Up for discussion is the 80’s synth revolution, lyrics & song meanings, JMac’s Amish tendencies and comedians doing music - seriously or otherwise. Also the introduction of a ‘great’ new feature and JMac attempts some multitasking. The April playlist on Spotify: https://o...

In this third episode of the JLS Show, JMac, Lowney and Stuki select their Top 3 favourite tracks from the Guntz March playlist (with a twist). Additionally they talk P90’s, Lowney’s vinyl addiction, musical cliches, a certain band’s aesthetic and JMac’s favourite proverbs. They also delve into some old buried treasures and Stuki makes an apology, of sorts. The March playlist on Spotify: https://o...

Welcome to the all new JLS Show. In this second episode, JMac, Lowney and Stuki discuss the Guntz Febuary playlist and pick their individual Top 3 favourite tracks . They also take some French lessons, discuss infuriating modern genres, the Spotify A.I., 6 Music’s near demise, play cliché bingo and pay tribute to Mark Lanegan & Taylor Hawkins R.I.P. The February playlist on Spotify: https://op...

Welcome to the all new JLS Show. In this inaugural episode, JMac, Lowney & Stuki discuss the Guntz January playlist and pick their individual Top 3 favourite tracks . In addition there's plenty of waffle about intentional listening,  novelty records, binging tv, musical phases (including everyone’s obligatory Heavy Metal phase) & Stuki’s award for services to foreign based songs. Guntzcas...