After their great "Museum of Stolen History" series earlier that year, @thecontinent just started a new one with the #MuseumOfMemories - highlighting some of #Africa​'s most iconic monuments.

Starting with #MaqamEchahid, the Martyrs’ Memorial in #Algiers:

https://continent.substack.com/p/the-museum-of-memory-part-i

Three #Nigerian men were arrested in #Algiers for trying to fly to Dubai disguised as #Arab women.

#Earthquake (#zenzla) M3.9 strikes 30 km SE of #Algiers (#Algeria) 13 min ago. More info: https://m.emsc.eu/?id=1823947

Self-Titled Summer | Algiers (2015, US)

Next in our new Self-Titled Summer series is number 52 on The List, submitted by mbr. This is the debut album from the band named after a place that has experienced intense struggles due to colonization. With tasting notes of dystopian soul and righteous fury, this band and album seem rather apt right now.

Want to read more? See the full spotlight on the Fediverse at @1001otheralbums.com or on the blog: https://1001otheralbums.com/2025/06/12/self-titled-summer-algiers-2015-us/

Want to skip straight to the music? Here's a Songlink: https://album.link/i/1586477459

Happy listening!

Self-Titled Summer | Algiers (2015, US)

Next in our new Self-Titled Summer series is number 52 on The List, submitted by mbr. Here’s a quick rundown:

• Point(s) of origin: Band members Franklin James Fisher, Ryan Mahan, and Lee Tesche grew up together in Atlanta, Georgia, officially forming Algiers in 2012. British drummer Matt Tong (formerly of Bloc Party) joined the band during the tour for this debut album. The band is named after the 1966 film The Battle of Algiers and its subject matter.
• Tasting notes: Post-punk, experimental/gospel rock, psychedelic/dystopian soul, righteous fury
• Standout track: Well, the first track “Remains” immediately gave me goosebumps and laid out what was in store for the rest of the album, so I’m going to go with that. “Irony. Utility. Pretext.” is also a banger. Oh, and all the other tracks, especially whenever Fisher is singing – his voice is absolutely riveting.
• Where are they now?: Algiers is still going strong, and is a beloved protest band with a great stage presence. Mahan and Tesche also have another project together (along with visual artist Brad Feuerhelm) called Nun Gun that is well worth checking out, as is Tesche’s other projects, Lyonnais and Dead Pioneers.
• Websites: Band website, Bandcamp, Wikipedia

Happy listening!

• Songlink: Algiers – Algiers
• Discogs: Algiers – Algiers

Algiers combines their powerful hard rocking, post-punking sound with soul and gospel grooves and a hint of industrial to put together a growing body of work that's been both distinctive and exhilarating.

For more on their music, visit https://thepropagandasite.com/artist/algiers