Monthly Mix: March 2017

Minus The Bear fills the Voids

     The four leaf clovers of March are now behind us, and the rainy season is now here. March brought a pot of gold, and also a pot of new tunes.
     Seattle indie-rockers Minus The Bear are making waves with their new album Voids [March 3, via Suicide Squeeze]. The ten tracks are jam-packed with heavy guitars and vibrant synths. The opening cut "Last Kiss" is an energetic start to the record and features dueling guitar work from Jake Snider and Dave Knudson. Check them out on tour as they swing through the United States this spring, and the U.K. in the summer.
     The spring is finally here and its refreshing to know the iPods are fully loaded with fresh tunes. The March Playlist makes a good companion for finishing the last of the spring cleaning.


March 2017 Playlist

1.  Glass Animals  -  "Pork Soda"

2.  Weezer  -  "Feels Like Summer"

3.  Minus The Bear  -  "Last Kiss"

4.  Spoon  -  "Can I Sit Next To You"

5.  Portugal. The Man  -  "Feel It Still"

6.  Lorde  -  "Green Light"

7. Depeche Mode  -  "Where's The Revolution"

8.  alt-J  -  "3WW"

9.  Father John Misty  -  "Total Entertainment Forever"

10.  Chicano Batman  -  "Friendship (Is A Small Boat In A Storm)"

11.  Vinyl Theatre  -  "My Fault"

12.  311  -  "Too Much To Think"

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Glass Animals - "Pork Soda"
Weezer - "Feels Like Summer"
Minus The Bear - "Last Kiss"
Spoon - "Can I Sit Next To You"
Portugal. The Man - "Feel It Still"
Lorde - "Green Light"
Depeche Mode - "Where's The Revolution"
alt-J - "3WW"
Father John Misty - "Total Entertainment Forever"
Chicano Batman - "Friendship (Is A Small Boat In A Storm)"
Vinyl Theatre - "My Fault"
311 - "Too Much To Think"

Monthly Mix: February 2014

Bear Hands create a Distraction

     Love was in the air as February's cupid warriors shot arrows and mp3s all over the icy landscape. Valentine's Day may have come and gone, but the fresh music cuts still resonate strong.
     Brooklyn's indie-rock band Bear Hands have entered the college radio stratosphere on the heels of their new album Distraction [February 18, via Cantora]. Packed with post-punk flavor, frontman Dylan Rau explores a variety of lyrical themes over dance-club worthy rock beats. On the bouncy "Agora", Rau contemplates leaving the comforts of his house and venturing out into the world. The rest of the album is a delight of catchy indie hooks and sleek guitar riffs. The tour weaves through the United States with hot stops at SXSW, Coachella, and Big Guava Music Festival.
     The arctic chill was not enough to spoil the surplus of spanking new tracks coming in to the iPods. February's Playlist has enough alternative, garage, and indie rock to keep the temperatures up while enjoying the last chocolate in the box.

February 2014 Playlist

1.  Cloud Nothings  -  "I'm Not Part Of Me"

2.  The Hold Steady  -  "Spinners"

3.  Bear Hands  -  "Agora"

4.  Neon Trees  -  "Sleeping With A Friend"

5.  Blitzen Trapper  -  "Thirsty Man"

6.  311  -  "Five Of Everything"

7.  Bad Suns  -  "Cardiac Arrest"

8.  U2  -  "Invisible"

9.  Tokyo Police Club  -  "Argentina (Parts I, II, III)"

10.  Silversun Pickups  -  "Cannibal"

11.  Last Lynx  -  "Lacuna"

12.  Saint Pepsi  -  "Mr. Wonderful"

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