I Fell Into A Ring Of Fire

While pawing through material for NPL15, we came across a handful of evocative photographs from that night. Faithful follower Robert Wright shared some poignant words last Friday, and we‘d be hard pressed to find a better description of the atmosphere that these images capture.

Reading this I’m surprised by what an education this playlist was. Many of the records were totally new to me on the night but led to so much future listening. What’s more surprising is that I managed to retain any memory of what was played in that fug of sweat, stray limbs, tobacco smoke and glorious noise we were immersed in.”

Robert Wright
February 28, 2020

Listen to NPL 15

Get over the trauma of candy stains by taking in the National Pop League 15 playlist, now available to stream on Spotify.

Songs missing from Spotify

Song #8: All Girl Summer Fun Band – It’s There


Song #9: California Snow Story – The Only One That Matters


Song #31: Cranebuilders – You’re Song


Song #67: My Bloody Valentine – You Made Me Realise


Song #18: The Bodines – Therese


Song #32: The Shop Assistants – Safety Net

NPL 15 In Bits

“It was during Transmission by Joy Division…and I peered around the speakers and had a look at the dance floor…and saw people just dancing on their own. Completely oblivious to everything, in little pockets, eyes shut and arms flailing…it was just music and movement and hearts beating.”

John Hunt
March 4, 2003