In the Lobby with Tom and Darius

🎙️ Episode 28

This week on Rambles N' Records, we’re thrilled to welcome our first-ever guest appearance—Tom and Darius from the Birmingham-based psychedelic pop band Lobby!

Known for their love of record collecting, just like us, we dive deep into the records that shaped their signature sound, how the band formed, and their creative approach to music. We also discuss Birmingham’s rich music scene, how it’s evolved over the years, and highlight other local bands you won’t want to miss.

🎵 The Making of "Take Your Time"
Lobby's debut single Take Your Time dropped in March, and it’s a refreshing blend of dreamy psych-pop. We discuss the creative process behind the track, the bands that inspired its sound, and how it came to life. Check out the links below to stream, support the band, and explore their hand-picked playlist of influences!

🎪 Lobby’s Dream Festival Line-Up
In this brand-new segment, Tom and Darius share their dream festival line-up, using records from their personal collection. Here’s their ultimate lineup:

• Headliner: Bob Dylan
• Guilty Pleasure: The Monkees
• The Afterparty: The Mothers of Invention
• The Sweatbox: The Doors
• Up & Coming: The Lemon Twigs
• Legend Slot: Serge Gainsbourg
• Sunday Comedown Set: Neil Young / Joni Mitchell
• Food Truck Soundtrack: David Bowie
• Random Celeb Encounter: Stanley Kubrick

🎤 The Story of the Fake Zombies
We also dive into one of music’s wildest tales—the story of the Fake Zombies! In the 1960s, after The Zombies disbanded, an imposter group toured America under their name. Surprisingly, members of this “fake” lineup included future ZZ Top legends Dusty Hill and Frank Beard. Lobby shares how bands like The Zombies, The Byrds, and The Monkees inspire their music and how these influences shape their sound.

📎 Links to Lobby’s Music and Playlist

• Lobby - Spotify Page: Listen Here
• Lobby - Other Streaming Services: Find Them Here
• Take Your Time (Spotify): Stream Here
• Songs That Inspired Take Your Time Playlist: Listen Here
• Take Your Time (Bandcamp): Support Here

📲 Follow Lobby and Rambles N’ Records

• Lobby Instagram: @lobby_theband
• Unwave Network Instagram: @unwave.network
• Unwave TikTok: @unwave.network

That’s it for Episode #28! Let us know your favorite Lobby track, your thoughts on their dream festival lineup, and what you think of their debut single Take Your Time. Thanks for tuning in, and we’ll catch you next time—happy listening!