I'm going to start an all-woman rock band and name it The Industry Plants.

I wish the industry would plant more bands like this.

"If this is what it means to be an industry plant I think the industry should keep planting stuff." Hahahaha that's brilliant.

The Last Dinner Party is such a breathe of fresh air 😭. If they are a industry plant I want more bands like them.

It is quite literally only female acts that get that "Industry Plant" label. Haim, Wet Leg, Let's Eat Grandma...these lot. All these bands can really play, really write songs. What does the term even mean? I don't think most people even understand how a new act with a major label works. You sign a band, then couple them with a good producer who works with them to produce something polished.

I had no idea they were receiving such negative press, I saw these guys at Glasto and they were one of the highlights of my weekend. Saw them again last week in London, their stage presence speaks for itself, terrific performers!

Her voice actually reminds me quite a bit of Marina Diamandis (Marina and the Diamonds). Really beautiful voice.

They're legit. Just watch their live videos from a year ago. They're a tight band and they've been doing this a long time and I hope they will come to the States.

If "the industry" can generate something so great from thin air they deserve every success.

Theyre not industry plants, emilys my friend, she used to be the guitarist of my old band, we stopped gigging when lockdown came and thats around the time she met the girls from last dinner party, they formed like that not by some industry plant rubbish, they deserve more credit theyre outstandingly talented

Saw them tonight opening for First Aid Kit. One of the greatest joys in life is an opening band that's as good, or better, than the band you've gone to see. TLDP had some of the best stage presence I've seen in ages. People are always suspicious of anyone that good, that talented and that attractive. Especially if it's women. The world is one step forward two steps back. The Carpenters were accused of writing songs that people liked, what a fucking crime.

I definitely see the ABBA and Kate comparisons. There's such a nostalgic vibe. The Industry Plant complaint is so hilarious. Like every band is morally obliged to struggle undiscovered and unsigned until they break up in a cloud of substance abuse and tabloid headlines, instead of actually, you know, succeeding. And yes, it is definitely because they're female. Because in the eyes of certain people, there's no way attractive young women can actually be good at anything.

I saw them at a tiny venue supporting a fabulous band called Walt Disco, and even then she had a fabulous voice and they had such presence. I know tonnes of the audience left as fans, especially as they hung out with the audience. Doesn't surprise me they got a good deal, absolutely not industry plants. I think Wet Leg doing so well has helped them and their style though.

I just saw them live in Austin. They were insanely good. I could’ve watched them for another hour. Amazing band

They're defo legit. Saw them in Birmingham last week. Genuine goosebumps in places. If there's any justice in the world they'll be huge.

I'm glad you said "is it because they're female" ! I thought that from the start of your video. I was served this song when it was going viral a couple months ago and it really inspired me. Immediate fan, looked up their live videos, IG etc. That's what happens when a song is really gripping and presented in a refreshing & thoughtful way. They're talented, write bangers, are artistically saying something and are HOTT .....can't help but think if they were less attractive and/or just stood in front of a camera singing then they wouldn't be getting so much flack!

I first saw them over a year ago on the criminally small KZfaq channel of Lou Smith. He's a filmmaker from South London that posts all of these amazing live rock shows from really small venues in his area for the last 5+ years. I originally stumbled across his channel seeing a Black Country, New Road show with a handful of views from a tiny venue, but impeccably shot for a live set. I started exploring the rest of his videos and the other acts, most of which I'd never hear of again since I'm halfway across the world and many of these are live shows with less than 50 to 100 people in the audience. That's where I first saw The Last Dinner Party well over a year ago, when they were just The Dinner Party. I think the first show I watched had to have less than 50 people there. Industry plants aren't playing shows to 50 people night after night in tiny dive clubs to cut their teeth. You could tell then they had something special. Not sure if it is all completely organic, but it doesn't seem like this great band was handed anything. You could hear the changes made to songs over subsequent shows, them playing new material early on in a song's incarnation, and still getting a feel for all of it. Just like any other band. I can only find 2 major differences of why this band is getting these accusations and nonsense thrown their way: 1. they are all beautiful, talented, amazing women and a great deal of people are intimidated by that, which is a real shame and 2. that they are loads better than almost any other new band I've heard in quite a while in all the ways that matter. They have stage presence, you can tell they are having fun, they interact with the audience, they have amazing talent, and they've found the right formula to focus all of those things to make really compelling earworms that are hard to take off repeat. It just seems like jealousy and some very insecure men/boys that are generating this baseless chatter. At the end of the day they are making amazing music and looking like they are having fun doing it, what's not to love?

I saw them supporting Florence and the Machine in Cork a few weeks ago. Thought they were amazing - I get the Sparks/Abba/Florence/Kate influences, but that's not a bad thing (I was there to see Florence after all, and had just seen Sparks at Glastonbury). Annoyed at myself for missing them at Glastonbury, but booked to see them on their own tour, in Glasgow, in October. I'm glad I heard them before I heard all the negative press. Love them!

@8:41 Yes!!! I was just about to comment on how glorious that Art Deco house is, then you beat me to it! ❤️‍🔥

They’re such an amazing and exciting new band. Just played a sold out tour, i was lucky enough to get put on the guestlist to go and see them in Manchester and it was an amazing night. Got to meet them all and they were lovely. Can’t wait to see them again in October

Just saw you with The Darkness live! Thanks for the great show mate and keep on diving into the music industry on this channel, always interesting!

435,000🎉 welcome one and another 1,000 subscribers ❤

Never heard of them before. Not my usual thing but DAMN, the technical ability for such a young and new band. Will DEFINATELY be checking them out.

100% legit. There are loads of videos of them playing gigs in London as an unsigned band, they are all over you tube, Lou Smith's channel in particular. Accusations are ridiculous, probably only because they are girls as well, they are so good with their instruments they got signed by a major label, big deal. They ain't plants, not at all, just fucking technically amazing at music.

This band is incredible! I cannot wait to hear their album!

They're fantastic. Saw them live last week, they really are the real deal. Could and should go a long way. 🖤

Without MTV or Rock n Roll stations (non classic rock), I truly appreciate how your channel introduces new Rock.

Just watched them Yesterday at the Green Man Festival. They were captivating, Stage Presence and a half and sounded AMAZING live, so much better than the studio version imo. NEW FAN RIGHT HERE ✋️

I was introduced to this song recently and I was blown away. I haven't heard anything so sophisticated in the mainstream in yonks. Adored it.

Nice! Thanks to you, I looked up the difference between a bridge and a mid-8.

If I were a record label I'd give an arm and a leg to sign them after releasing Nothing Matters, the greatest debut single released in maybe the last ten years.

Well said Justin. Six months later they've won loads of awards and we have learnt just how good they are.

Literally came across them through the YT algorithm looking for new music. I got so into them that i even had to look up their small venue live shows. They definitely legit. If they were industry i feel like they would have more of a candy pop sound.

I just found them yesterday I’m obsessed

Nice catch on the drums. They're doing some cool stuff with the bass/snare combos and the way the hi hats tie it together is all feel.

Heard this song first time on the radio today and could not believe my ears when there was a guitar solo... And it was excellent!

Hey Justin, another great vid from down here in Bournemouth 👍

i didn't know there was anything bad coming out about them, i think there glorious and exactly the type of music i love

Thank u for talking about this

Nearly 20 years later, I still hoot with laughter when I hear you screaming "BELL'S END" on "that" Christmas song.

Justin, my name is Matt, and I hail from the disturbing Houston, of Texas. I liked The Darkness back when, but through this podcast, I have an entirely new appreciation of not only The Darkness, but of you as a human being. Your voice soothes a tortured mind, giving windows through which one could grab onto any ledge before falling down all together. It may sound mundane to some, but this podcast deeply brightens my mind and day, and every day on my 45 min commute to and 45 fro work. Your personality and mind are as complicated as 2 jazz records being played simultaneously, but has the clarity of a 90's Slash solo. You save me, brother. Thank you. Thank you for the utterly brilliant music, insight into our industry, and your ever present levity. Cheers, as you would say, or "Nice One, Innit." I think The Darkness are going to be huge again, but the US may finally accept you for what you guys are...FUCKING ROCK AND ROLL!!!!

This is one of the many reasons I like this channel, I never would have heard this song if not for you, and it's great.

I’m glad you’ve got a new camera. The going in and out of focus thing on some of your previous videos spoiled the content but now is really good! Looking forward to your multiple capos intro coming soon! 👍🎸🎤🕺😎

I really like this song, and appreciate it even more now after your breakdown of it. Great work sir 👍

How come Justin always talks about music that is also in my taste? ❤ How is this possible? 😊

I love them so much. I first saw them on YT where someone had taped a concert they gave. I don't care who they are related to or if they are industry plants, they really play the instruments and they sound amazing live, they have the skills.

started following the last dinner party about 4 months ago. love them.

Fresh, young talent! This review made us fans and we are seeing them in Philly in November! (We also saw THE DARKNESS in Philly…I don’t think anything can compare to that show! Congrats!)

Would love to hear your take on The Beths! Maybe "Knees Deep" or "Expert in a Dying Field"

I liked very much the song, and your final advice is the best ever..."enjoy the music for the music itself" I guess that women in music industry are always put on doubt by different things... Women have continually to prove that they are good musicians, if they play guitar, if they write songs, if they have success by her own merits...everything always reduce to superficial elements like if they dance, if they are gorgeous, if their boyfriend split with them... Did someone criticize you when you wrote songs about your feeling in "Easter is Cancelled"? In other hand, there are a kind of prejudice about hits. When a song comes with great success...in my opinion it is only because it reaches to a lot of people so is a good song... (Well not always, that's right) But not every hit must to be artificial.

Dear mr. Hawkins. You have become my main source of discovering new bands. Thank you so much! This is awesome stuff

I'm in love with the bass tone on this song. It gives it an almost gothic vibe.

Great review Justin 👏

I can see the Sparks comparison and that is not a bad thing

I got into The Last Dinner Party about the same time you uploaded this review, when the "up next" algorithm offered me "Sinner" on the back of "The Girl Is Crying In Her Latte"; and, yeah, I heard Russel Mael's vocal style straight away. From there, I immediately sought out "Nothing Matters" and all the live videos various folk have posted. Then the available material dried up for weeks: but, happily, they played Green Man the other week, so now I'm about to embark on the the videos folk have posted of that. On the other hand, I confess I've been avoiding watching this review because of the title. I had a nagging fear you might be one of the very folk putting that nonsense about. I should have had more faith in you :D. Just watched this and was delighted to hear you scotch that guff. Duly subscribed.

Their newest single Caesar on a TV screen is so good and the music video is gorgeous.

Wet Leg and these guys are the first bands in years to spark my excitement in new music. Keep it up girls!

Thank you Justin for turning me onto this band. They're fantastic and from reading a few articles and comments on their vids, they built a following the best & 'realest' way - by putting on great shows, much like The Darkness. Hope they tour Canada soon.

First time seeing this channel. Love seeing people with Grados. The best in the business

Nothing Matters worked it's way into my algorithm and I'm quite pleased with it

Talented ladies! Love the song and the video.

I couldn’t agree with you more. I truly enjoyed this and found it to be enchanting. ❤️

Justin I don't always agree with you but I think you hit the nail on the head at the end.

0:40 "Capo on the 3" 😁 what a lovely little expression. Reminds me of Alfrid from the Hobbit films. (Stephen Fry's councillor)

I see (and hear!) some wildly talented and successful women and I love the fire they bring to the industry 💪🔥🎶

SO BE IT! I agree Justin. That said… if they were men they would be genius songwriters and a must hear band. But because they are female there is no way they could write a song that accomplished. Whatever. I just discovered this band recently and have gone down the proverbial rabbit hole. Loving them very much. Don’t care if gardening was involved. Watching several live videos it appears they can absolutely play their instruments and the lead guitarist can also play the mandolin and flute and the rhythm guitarist could front the band. She has a lovely voice. Definitely on repeat and followed on my Spotify and KZfaq. 💙🦋

There are so many influences but together make them stand out alone. I totally agree they are very good on the ear , so all I can comment too them is keep up the good work.

Nice review - and BANG right! ❤

I think they're great. Talented, great songwriting, tight, look great live, great shows, what else do you need...❤

Reporting back to confirm the whole album is great! 🤩🥳❤️‍🔥

They rock. Happy to listen to you talk about them.

From this video, I actually went and checked out their live performances. There seems to be videos of their early gigs when they were still called The Dinner Party and they seem to have paid their dues. From short 18 minute sets building up to around 45 mins, you also see them fine tuning, altering their perfomance little by little. I'd say they aren't really plants but just caught a really good break and was pushed by their label pretty hard to get the recognition and gigs they have now. Curious to hear how the produced versions of some of the songs they played live sound.

Have been playing this over and over, for a long time. I don’t care where they came from, Nothing Matters captivated me, it’s stunning. I’m always on the hunt for new music, being 42 and chronically stuck in the 90s and too aware of it. Like Wet Leg, they do have a timeless sound, I’m in love. Oh and those drums kicking in after the bridge and guitar solo… divine…

the fact that the phrase ‘industry plant’ is thrown at a lot of all female or female fronted bands is so frustrating. i feel like we’ve come so far in some ways and are going so backwards in others when it comes to sexism with the music industry.

Really enjoyed your take on this after the click-baity title hooked me in 😀 I think they’re great, the latest single is even better! I’m looking forward to seeing where they go!

I so appreciate your thoughtful breakdown and refreshing positivity. I agree with you this band is great!!

I am with you on this they are Kinda great I think! I’m nobody though, but a music fan, I think that for the sake of the longevity of the music maybe avoid signing with anyone until they can find someone who will really get behind them idk anything about the industry but what I’ve read/heard. Who gives an actual f who they are related to where they came from honestly! They know what they’re doing I feel! Love the song love the name love everything lol

Glad you like them. I've not listened to them much but my nephew has been guitar tech'ing for them so they must be good

Great vid as always! I will give the last dinner party a really good listen after hearing your analysis 💪🤘

I wholeheartedly agree Justin, they are truly great, I wanna hear more

I've been obsessed with this song for months. Talent is talent.

First time hearing this song. I think I nodded and openly said yes to about everything you were saying about this band. Afterwards I looked to hear more from them. There is a lot of polish on this song. It was produced by James Ford, who has long ties to the Arctic Monkeys, Florence and the Machine, and just worked with Depeche Mode. I feel his influence is definitely felt here. But nonetheless, and not caring if it's women or what ties they have (who cares about that noise) at the end of the day, the song is solid and I would like to hear more. Thanks for the ride sir...

Nice honest review Justin. I got the Sparks flavors straight away and also Abba. They are also reported to be influenced by Bowie though I don't quite hear that in the music but maybe in the darkness of some of the lyrics. Though I believe I could teach em a thing or two regarding that department. :) Top band though. Sad that there's a but of jealousy toward the bad but also reassuring.

You need to watch some of their live videos. They are awesome

Sticking to the point...though this song is a bit soft for me (instrumentally speaking), I appreciate them as they increase the number of all female bands (not only the ones with a singer)👍

They’re a great band. Can’t wait to hear more from them.

Very glad to hear music that makes my ears happy. I agree. Nirvana had a different sound that radio did not normally play. And thank goodness for that.

Saw them supporting Florence and the machine in Cork in June :) Pretty good

"If this is what it means to be an industry plant, I think the industry should keep on planting stuff" Yeah!

I do think that gender plays a part. No one thought twice about Rufus following in his father’s footsteps. Violet Grohl, on the other hand, gets lots of grief.

Saw them at Latitude Festival last month, made a point of getting to the very front and wasn’t disappointed. Amazing live band, great stage presence, amazing songs - they deserve all the success in the World!

Amazing band!!! Everything about them!!! >Cant wait for the album!!!!

The Darkness were industry plants! I auditioned as drummer, but didn't get the part. Simon Cowell was behind it all

Another London band Picture parlour accused of being industry plants . Do those as well . They released a fantastic debut single “Norwegian wood “ they will support the last dinner party on their tour this fall as well .

Heard it once and now I'm addicted. Blooming fabulous 👌 👏 ❤

Looking forward to see you in Tønsberg tomorrow, Justin. 🤘

as an end consumer, I dont care about the background of the artists if the song is good and I like it, thats all i care. i can find issues with anyone if I dig deep into their history. I just want to vibe and enjoy it. This is a great song and if they got help, great! Keep making awesome music.

They've been playing this on triple j down here in Australia. I loved it from the get-go. Great track.

Saw them in Chicago they were all so sweet, watching them preform is like watching Shakespeare. The lead singer absolutely controls a stage they’re brilliant.

Love this band, you always have the best pics of new talent lots of love xx