It's a story as old as robots themselves, and Röyskopp is here to tell the tale.

They said it was difficult terrain to traverse, but that never stopped Forth Wanderers from blazing a path.

The aleatory nature of playlist selection for The Lacking Organization means all-instrumental sets are rare, so having two in one show definitely merits a mention in the show notes. Tonight’s highlight is Mac DeMarco, whose new album provides the perfect soundtrack for this particularly floaty stage of summer.

Stand well clear of Wet Leg as they bring the high voltage to their brand of CPR.

Here comes King Gizzard and the Lizzard Wizard, confounding headline writers and making themselves at home in your psyche.

Peach season is hot and heavy here in the Grand Valley, but I have yet to reach peach oversaturation. Give them to me in anything and everything, sure, I’ll try it. A special selection tonight in the form of The Beat, a one-hour set of music self-referentially dedicated to its own rhythmic components, after which things took their usual turn for the weird.

Turnstile are here to maintain disorder, whether you have the fare or not.

Normally an off night, but I had work travel. Many thanks to Honey Lady for switching nights so I can keep these hits coming! I am truly digging Audio Book Club and their demented Oklahoma skronk, hugging you warm and tight while they stab you in the back. Here’s hoping the Grand Valley is a stop should they venture westwards.

No matter what you paid, you can consider BIG SPECIAL a true bargain.

Be ready to dust yourself off after traveling through The Limiñanas’ French Wild West.