I predict an indie disco riot

If swagger had a sound, it would be spinning at Vinylly Friday’s Whatever edition. Britpop’s cheeky grin, indie disco’s laser-guided hooks, and grunge’s rough edges slammed together in a haze of vinyl crackle. The night didn’t waste time—Beck’s Tropicalia set the groove loose, only for Gomez’s Whippin’ Piccadilly to swagger in like a student union dancefloor time capsule. Lambchop’s Up with People (Zero 7 Remix) offered an unexpected early detour—chilled, soulful, and totally at odds with the Britpop bravado. But Mercury Rev’s Delta Sun Bottleneck Stomp brought the weirdness right back, sending synth-soaked psych-rock echoes around the room. Then Primal Scream’s Don’t Fight It, Feel It absolutely detonated—its Madchester pulse making it an early dance floor filler. The ‘80s made its mark when The Jesus and Mary Chain’s April Skies slid in, all brooding cool and distorted bliss, before Blur’s Girls & Boys sent the place bouncing. Arctic Monkeys’ I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor proved 2005 still owns indie discos, but the biggest surprise? Fontaines D.C.’s Jackie Down the Line—a stone cold killer, its post-punk intensity slicing through the night like a flick knife. Then came the swerve: The Strokes’ Hard to Explain from the early ‘00s—urgent, wired, and still untouchable. But the true unexpected thriller? Wet Leg’s Wet Dream—a modern indie hit that fit like a glove among the classics. By the time Pulp’s Common People dropped, the room was a sweaty mess of arms aloft and knowing smirks. Vinylly Friday isn’t just another indie night—it’s a ritual. Verdict: Swagger, bangers, absolute scenes.

[Written using the power of Spotify combined with ChatGPT because we’re a little bit lazy] Vinylly Friday, every Friday from 6pm The Crown, Greenwich, SE10 9ET #pub #thecrownse10 #greenwich #vinylnight #indie #dance #house #electro #rock #pop