Weekend Playlist: Independence

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Weekend Playlist: Face

Weekend Playlist: Face

Here's the weekend playlist created by Lyricslinger and Leigh looking at X/twitter selections (25/06/2026) with Songs that reference faces.
This was inspired by the release of the John Woo film, Face/off on Saturday, 29 years ago.

Final Mixtape

Here's the final playlist!

[Side 1] Face/Off
Monkees - I'm a believer 
KT Tunstall - Suddenly I see 
Joe Dolce - Shaddap you face
Aerosmith - My fist your face 
Weeknd - Can't feel ny face
Erik Grönwall - Written in the scars

[Side 2] Face Value
Dream Warriors - Wash your face in my sink
Gabrielle Aplin - Never be the same
Siouxsie & Banshees - Face to Face
High Numbers - I'm the face
Shania Twain - She's not just a pretty face
Gary Jules & Michael Andrews - Mad World

[Bonus]
Tina Turner - Addicted to love (Live)
Simian Mobile Disco - Boat Race
Billy Idol - Eyes without a face

Scotland WC2026 Group Stage Permutations

Scotland's 3rd Place Permutations

With Scotland are guaranteed third place, what would be the scenarios and permutations in the event Scotland end up with 3 points and a reasonable goal difference (i.e. -1)?
The following won't mean anything if Scotland manage to nick a result against Brazil!

Group A

If both Czechia and South Africa fail to bear Mexico and South Korea respectively, the Group A 3rd place side will have at most 2pts. Scotland would be better than Group A's 3rd place.
Another acceptable scenario is if South Africa beat South Korea convincingly (and Czechia fail to beat Mexico), South Korea will have 3 pts. Scotland need to "better" (lose by less goals) South Korea's result.
Scotland beating Group A's 3rd place: LIKELY
Scotland should support: Mexico & South Korea

Group B

As Qatar and Bosnia face each other for 3rd place, the only acceptable result is a draw as the winner would join Canada and Switzerland on 4pts (or more)
Scotland beating Group B's 3rd place: UNLIKELY (Qatar lost 6-0 to Canada)
Scotland should support: DRAW between Qatar & Bosnia

Group D

Only Austalia v Paraguay game matters (as USA will win the group and Turkey will finish 4th). Paraguay has a worse goal difference.
Another Acceptable Scenario is if Paraguay beat Australia convincingly, they will have a poorer goal difference. Scotland need to lose by less goals than Australia in this scenario.
Scotland beating Group D's 3rd place: 50/50 (If Australia play with straight bat they should beat Paraguay but Paraguay and Australia playing out a draw benefits both sides)
Scotland should support: Australia

Group E

Note: Group E is similar to Group A!
If both Ecuador and Curacao fail to beat Germany and Ivory Coast respectively, the Group E 3rd place side will have at most 2pts. Scotland would be better than Group E's 3rd place.
Another acceptable scenario is if Curacao beat Ivory Coast convincingly (and Ecuador fail to beat Germany), Ivory Coast will have 3 pts. Scotland need to "better" (lose by less goals) Ivory Coast's result.
Scotland beating Group E's 3rd place: LIKELY
Scotland should support: Germany & Ivory Coast

Group F

As Tunisia will finish 4th regardless and Netherlands have 4pts already, only the Japan vs Sweden game matters. As Sweden and Scotland have same goal difference but Sweden have more goals scored, only Japan beating Sweden convincingly will suffice. Specifically Scotland need to lose by less goals than Sweden.
Scotland beating Group E's 3rd place: 50/50
Scotland should support: Japan

Group G

Note: Group G is smiliar to Group H!
Egypt beating Iran is the only acceptable scenario as that would leave Iran on 2pts. A draw would leave Iran on 3pts with a GD of zero and no good to Scotland.
Match between Belgium and NZ is irrelevant, as regardless of result one of them will have 3pts (with a GD of zero) or more, which would be better than Scotland.
Scotland beating Group G's 3rd place: LIKELY
Scotland should support: Egypt

Group H

Spain beating Uruguay is the only acceptable scenario as that would leave Urugary on 2pts. A draw would leave Urugary on 3pts with a GD of zero and no good to Scotland.
Match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia is irrelevant, as regardless of result one of them will have 3pts (with a GD of zero) or more, which would be better than Scotland.
Scotland beating Group H's 3rd place: 50/50
Scotland should support: Spain

Group I

With Senegal and Iraq on 0pts (France & Norway already qualified), a draw would be the most ideal result. Even an Iraqi win would be good as their GD of -6, shouldn't change matters unless they win by 5-0. But with Senegal having a GD of -3, a decent win two goal plus win should put them above Scotland pts/GD total.
Scotland beating Group I's 3rd place: 50/50
Scotland should support: Iraq

Group J

Note: Group J scenario similar to Group D!
Only Austria-Algeria game matters (with Argentina on 6pts and Jordan are out). With Algeria having worse GD (-2), a defeat for them will leave leave Scotland ahead on GD.
If Algeria beat Austria convincingly, specifically Austria lose by more goals than Scotland, then Scotland will finished ahead on GD. A draw would see both Austria and Algeria go through.
Scotland beating Group J's 3rd place: 50/50 (Concern about Austria & Algeria play for a draw)
Scotland should support: Austria

Group K

Only DR Congo vs Uzbekistan game matters. Any result other than DR Congo win will ensure Scotland above this group 3rd place team.
Scotland beating Group J's 3rd place: 50/50
Scotland should support: Uzbekistan

Group L

With England and Ghana on 4pts already and Panama already out, Croatia are the only team that can finish with 3pts. A convincing win for Ghana is the only ideal result that will help Scotland. A Croatia/Ghana draw will see both sides qualify for the round 32.
Scotland beating Group I's 3rd place: UNLIKELY (Concern about Croatia & Ghana play for a draw)
Scotland should support: Ghana

Weekend Playlist: Fathers

Weekend Playlist: Father

Here's the weekend playlist created by Benny with help from guest curator Adrian looking at X/twitter selections (18/06/2026) with Songs that reference fathers.
This was commemorate Father's day!

Final Mixtape

Here's the final playlist!

[Side 1] Father <-> Son
Cat Stevens - Father & Son
Luther Vandross - Dance with my father
Harry Chapin - Cats in the cradle
Johnny Cash - Boy named Sue
Chicory Tip - Son of my father
Ian Dury - My old man

[Side 2] Who's the daddy
Pigbag - Papa's got a brand new pigbag
Temptations - Papa was a rolling stone
Ini Kamoze - Here comes the hotstepper
George Michael - Father figure
Boney M - Daddy cool
Kid Creole - Annie I'm not your daddy

[Bonus]
Amy Winehouse - Rehab
Stromae - Papaoutai
Trio - Da da da

Weekend Playlist: Blood

Weekend Playlist: Blood

Here's the weekend playlist created by Adrian with help from guest curator Dan looking at X/twitter selections (12/06/2026) with Songs that reference blood.
This was to commemorate World Blood Donor Day on Sunday 14th June.

Final Mixtape

Here's the final playlist!

[Side 1] Blood
Blood - My Chemical Romance
Bloodstain - Unkle
Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
Sang Pour Sang - Johnny Hallyday 
Blood Hands - Royal Blood
Blood Bitch - Cocteau Twins

Hidden Tracks
[Side 2] Donations
Give Blood - Pete Townshend
A House is not a Motel - Love
O-Rhesus Negativ - Udo Lindenberg
Blood Bank - Bon Iver
Power in the Blood - Dolly Parton 
If you want Blood (You've Got It) - AC/DC

[Bonus]
Blood and Fire - Type O Negative 
Drawn to the Blood - Surfjan Stevens

LNL Midnight Mixtape: World Cup Moments

Midnight Mixtape: World Cup Moments

On the midnight mixtape, Qasa Alom was joined by Jo Kendall to look at listener selections (11/06/2026) with Songs that have a connection with World Cup Moments!

Songs in contention

• Dead or Alive - You spin me round
• New Order - Touched by the hand of God
• Rod Stewart - First cut is the deepest
• Candi Station - Young hearts run free
• S&G - Sound of Silence
• Primal Scream - Movin' on up
• Tina Turner - (Simply) The best
• Oasis - Don’t look back in anger
• Fleetwood Mac - Over my head
• Cast - Walkaway
• Queen - We are the champions
• Jigsaw - Sky high
• Phil Collins - Against all odds
• Oasis - Stop crying your heart out
• Basement Jaxx - Where's your head at
• Bon Jovi - Raise your hands
• (Van Halen - Jump)
• ELO - It's over
• SIA - Unstoppable
• Shakira - Hips don't lie
• Diana Ross - I'm coming out
• Kirsty MacColl - England 2 Colombia 0
• Andy Cameron - Ally's Tartan Army
• John Otway - Headbutts
• De La Soul - (3 Is) The Magic Number
• England World Cup Squad 1970 - Back home
• Lily Allen - F**k you
• Elmer Bernstein - Magnificent 7
• Who - Get out and stay out
• Adam Ant - Goody two shoes
• Seal - Crazy
• 2 in a room - Wiggle it
• Lady Gaga - Poker face
• ABBA - Winner takes it all
• Proclaimers - 500 miles
• Diana Ross - I'm still waiting
• Duran Duran - Hungry like the wolf
• Miracles - Tears of a clown
• Del Amitri - Don’t come home to soon
• Dashboard Confessional - Vindicated
• Black Grape - England’s Irie
• Norman Greenbaum - Spirit in the sky
• U2 - I still haven’t found what I’m looking for
• Kool & Gang - Celebration
• Carl Douglas - Kung fu fighting
• Johnny Cash - Hurt
• Cinderella - Don't know what you got (till it's gone)
• Ray Anthony - Bunny hop
• Queen - We will rock you
• REM - Everybody hurts
• Shaggy - It wasn’t me
• Kaiser Chiefs - I predict a riot
• Pat Benetar - Hit me with your best shot
• Beatles - Octopus’ Garden
• Samuel E Wright - Under the sea

Final Mixtape

Here's the final mixtape!

Thank you for Leigh created a spotified playlist.

[Side 1]
1. Van Halen - Jump {Maradona's Hand of God, 1986}
2. Candi Station - Young hearts run free {Michael Owen's solo goal vs Argentina, 1998}
3. John Otway - Headbutts {Zidane's headbutt, 2006}
4. Who - Get out and stay out {Banks' save, 1970}
5. Adam Ant - Goody two shoes {Kelly Smith's boot kiss, 2007}
6. ABBA - Winner takes it all {Messi's WC, 2022}

[Side 2]
7. Lily Allen - F**k you {Mary Earps' swearing, 2023}
8. Seal - Crazy {René Higuita's Scorpion kick, 1990}
9. Jigsaw - Sky high {Chris Waddle's penalty miss, 1990}
10. 2 in a room - Wiggle it {Roger Milla's dance, 1986/1990}
11. Dead or Alive - You spin me round {Cryuff's turn, 1974}
12. SIA - Unstoppable {Chloe Kelly's goal, 2023}

Hidden: Diana Ross - I'm coming out {Diana Ross's penalty miss, 1994}

Previous Appearances

From the Livesey midnight mixtapes, 8 acts had never been on before Van Halen, Candi Staton (1), John Otway, Lily Allen (1), Seal (3), Jigsaw, 2 in a room, Dead or Alive (2)... (Numbers in brackets featured in Colin Murray's midnight mixtapes)
Appearances of those that have been on before:

• 5: The Who (9)
• 3: ABBA (5)
• 2:
• 1: Adam Ant (2), Sia (3), Diana Ross (2)

Weekend Playlist: Speed

Weekend Playlist: Speed

Here's the weekend playlist created by Lenny with help from guest curator Cindy looking at X/twitter selections (05/06/2025) with Songs that reference Speed.
This was inspired by the Hollywood release of Speed on Sunday 32 years ago (1994)

Final Mixtape

Here's the final playlist!

[Side 1] Raw Speed
Eagles - Life in the fast lane
Bonnie Tyler - Faster than the speed of night
Dwight Yoakam - Fast as you
Deep Purple - Speed King
Simple Minds - Speed you love to me
ThunderPussy - Speed Queen

[Side 2] Under the radar
Queen - Don't stop me now
Sammy Hagar - I can't Drive 55
Golden Earring - Radar Love
Saxon - Wheels of Steel
MeatLoaf - Bat out of Hell
Rev Theory - Hell yeah

[Bonus]
Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone
Joe Walsh - Life's been good