Monday Mixtape: Stuart Braithwaite of Mogwai
Aphex Twin, Smog, Public Enemy, The Cure and more
Monday Mixtape is another path towards music discovery, featuring people whose taste I admire answering a series of questions and prompts with songs (which might change from time to time).
Stuart Braithwaite is the guitarist of the post-rock band Mogwai. I could take a bunch of time and words to describe them but I think all you really need to know is that they are one of Robert Smith’s favorite bands (The Cure has taken them out on tour multiple times just to prove it). Real heads will be up on Mighty Joe Young and his part in the supergroup Minor Victories. Real REAL heads will know him from his legendary appearance on the most Scottish episode of Bandsplain to date, the one about Jesus and Mary Chain.
Mogwai put out a new album last year called The Bad Fire. It rips. So does this:
And so does Stuart’s taste. Here is his Monday Mixtape.
Stuart Braithwaite
Taurus
Glasgow, ScotlandHow do you find/discover music?
I usually get recommendations from friends in record stores or gig promoters though I also hear stuff from tv, movies, and skate videos.
What was the first song you put on when you woke up this morning?
“The Passenger” by Iggy pop or “Girl/Boy Song” by Aphex Twin
What song have you listened to more than once this past week?
“Law of Life” by Farah
What is a recent song you think everyone should know about?
“JCMF” by Alan Sparhawk
A song off your work-out playlist:
“Bring the Noise” by Public Enemy
What is a song by a Scottish artist you think is underrated:
“Harbour” by Kathryn Joseph
What song can you do at karaoke without looking at the tv screens?
“Tainted Love” by Soft Cell
Song you associate with being 13 years old:
“Plainsong” by The Cure (ed note: god tier song, maybe the goddest tier)
What song do you listen to when you want a lobotomy?
“I Wanna Be Sedated” by The Ramones
What song do you use to indulge your wallowing?
“To Be Of Use” by Smog
What song do you use to renew your spirit?
“Ace of Spades” by Motörhead
What is your favorite cover song?
“Song to the Siren” by This Mortal Coil (ed note: a weeper)
What song would you like to hear just before you die?
“Outside” by The Dead C