Thursday, March 31, 2016

Monthly Mix: March 2016

White Denim hardens up with Stiff


     March came in like a lion, and went out like a lamb. Or something like that. The snowy season is finally over and the spring is upon us. The clouds may be bringing rain, but the music world is bringing some sunny new gems.
     Texas psych-rockers White Denim are generating a buzz with their latest album Stiff [March 25, via Downtown Records]. The record is 9 tracks and bounces around from one playful beat to another. Frontman James Petralli said the band wanted to "go back to basics" and it rings true on the album. On the track "Ha Ha Ha Ha (Yeah)", the band shows off more of a soulful side and it could pass as a funky R&B song. The whole album is a pleasant listen. Check them out on tour as they weave through the United States with big festival gigs at Forecastle and LOCKN'.
     It's good to know the winter is finally behind us and the spring is here. The March Playlist is filled with fresh tunes and makes the perfect soundtrack for tuning up the bike, cleaning off the golf clubs, or strolling through the park.


March 2016 Playlist

1.  Catfish and the Bottlemen  -  "Soundcheck"

2.  Jake Bugg  -  "Gimme The Love"

3.  White Denim  -  "Ha Ha Ha Ha (Yeah)"


4.  Death Cab For Cutie  -  "Good Help (Is So Hard To Find)"

5.  EL VY  -  "I'm The Man To Be"

6.  Weezer  -  "King Of The World"

 
7.  Day Wave  -  "Stuck"

8.  Yeasayer  -  "Silly Me"

9.  Brian Fallon  -  "A Wonderful Life"


10.  DMA'S  -  "Too Soon"

11.  Strangers You Know  -  "Used"

12.  Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals  -  "Shine"



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Saturday, March 5, 2016

Monthly Mix: February 2016

The 1975 wake from their Sleep
     The music world has been off to a fast start so far this year. The trend continues into February with a blizzard-sized heap of fresh new tunes.
     British alt-rockers The 1975 are generating some noise with their latest album i like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it [February 26, via Dirty Hit]. The quirky title is fitting for the record, which bops around in different directions such as pop, funk, and even chillwave. They somehow manage to pull off all those sounds and the result is a surprisingly good listen. On the single "The Sound", frontman Matt Healy summons the help of a gospel-like choir to take part in the singing duties. Look for them as their tour rolls through the UK and the United States, and includes a big slot at Coachella.
     As the last remaining snow banks begin to melt away, it's refreshing to know that the iPod is reloaded and spring is just around the corner.


February 2016 Playlist

1.  Joywave  -  "Destruction"

2.  The Strumbellas  -  "Spirits"

3.  The 1975  -  "The Sound"


4.  The Struts  -  "Kiss This"

5.  The Lumineers  -  "Ophelia"

6.  Animal Collective  -  "Golden Gal"


7.  Yuck  -  "Hold Me Closer"

8.  The Record Company  -  "Off The Ground"

9.  Bear Hands  -  "2AM"


10.  Problems  -  "Pretending"

11.  Frightened Rabbit  -  "Death Dream"

12.  The Arcs  -  "Fools Gold"



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