Pick up the phone

Song: Pick up the phone

Band/Artist: The Notwist

Album: Neon Golden

Duration: 03:55

Year: 2002

Listens on Spotify: 1,000,000ish

Pick up the phone featured on the following episode

SF0186 He’s on the phone

19 June 2025
Ian Forth

From dial tones to iPhones via payphones, a short history of great phone-related tracks.

Discussing music by:: Robber Robber; Blondie; Department S; Artificial Go; The Notwist; R.E.M.; The Empty Threats; OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark); Honeyglaze; Saint Etienne; Hot Garbage; The Fall; Pink Floyd; Sonic Youth; Burial; 10cc

alternative phones post-punk rock Technology

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