Monthly Mix: October 2016

Phish sets sail on Big Boat

   
     October has come and gone and the trick-or-treaters are retired until next year. Halloween delivered a healthy dose of candy, and a tombstone-sized helping of new music.

     Vermont jam-rockers Phish are riding high from the release of their new album Big Boat [October 7, via JEMP]. The thirteen tracks weave in and out of classic rock sound, heartfelt ballads, and funk. On the breezy track "Blaze On", frontman Trey Anastasio reminds us to put our nice shades on and enjoy life, while the band lays down a calypso-rock groove. Check them out live on their New Year's Run in New York City at Madison Garden and in Mexico early next year.

     The fall is officially here and it's good to have a fresh batch of new tunes for the brisk nights. The October Playlist makes a good companion with the last Twix in the candy jar.

 October 2016 Playlist

1.  Taking Back Sunday  -  "Death Wolf"

2.  Two Door Cinema Club  -  "Bad Decisions"

3.  Phish  -  "Blaze On"

4.  Mike Doughty  -  "There Is A Way Out"

5.  The Naked And Famous  -  "Laid Low"

6.  The Flaming Lips  -  "The Castle"

7.  Tokyo Police Club  -  "Hang Your Heart"

8.  Third Eye Blind  -  "Company of Strangers"

9.  Bear Hands  -  "Boss"

10.  The Dean Ween Group  -  "Exercise Man"

11.  Capital Cities  -  "Vowels"

12.  Bruno Mars  -  "24K Magic"

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Taking Back Sunday - "Death Wolf"
Two Door Cinema Club - "Bad Decisions"
Phish - "Blaze On"
Mike Doughty - "There Is A Way Out"
The Naked And Famous - "Laid Low"
The Flaming Lips - "The Castle"
Tokyo Police Club - "Hang Your Heart"
Third Eye Blind - "Company of Strangers"
Bear Hands - "Boss"
The Dean Ween Group - "Exercise Man"
Capital Cities - "Vowels"
Bruno Mars - "24K Magic"

Monthly Mix: April 2014

The Black Keys decide to Turn Blue

     April has always been a transition month. As mother nature begins the transition into spring, the music world transitions itself into party-mode and festival season. April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring a whole bucket full of fresh tunes.
     Ohio rockers The Black Keys are back and poised to regain the throne of rock and roll with their new album Turn Blue [May 13, via Nonesuch]. Band members Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney summoned the production mastermind Danger Mouse for this one. The result is a funky, sexy, guitar-laden, rock album. The title-track "Turn Blue" is a midtempo, psychedelic breeze of a song that is a change of pace from the band's earlier repertoire. An enormous US/Europe tour will kick off in May, with major stops at SNL, Hangout Music Festival, and Glastonbury.
     Although a rainy gloomy day can dampen the mood, it's good to know that a nice pair of headphones and an umbrella can help bring out the sunshine for a little bit. The April mix takes a journey through alternative rock, chillwave, and features some dynamite collaborations. It makes a good companion for stomping through the puddles and dancing in the rain.


April 2014 Playlist

1.  Bleachers  -  "I Wanna Get Better"

2.  Cage The Elephant  -  "Take It Or Leave It"

3.  The Black Keys  -  "Turn Blue"

4.  Capital Cities  -  "One Minute More"

5.  St. Vincent  -  "Digital Witness"

6.  Jack White  -  "Lazaretto"

7.  Lykke Li  -  "No Rest For The Wicked" ft. A$AP Rocky

8.  Royal Blood  -  "Little Monster"

9.  Chromeo  -  "Come Alive"  ft. Toro Y Moi

10.  Fight Like Apes  -  "Crouching Bees"

11.  Snowmine  -  "Columbus"

12.  Big Data  -  "Dangerous" ft. Joywave

13.  Wye Oak  -  "Glory"

14.  Little Dragon  -  "Paris"

15.  SomeKindaWonderful  -  "Reverse"

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Monthly Mix: May 2013

Daft Punk shares Random Access Memories

     The month of May is usually synonymous with sunshine and a revival period for mother nature. As the fresh bloom starts to spring up, the musical world also begins sprouting up some blossoms of its own in the form of colorful mp3s.
     Electronic dance-rock duo Daft Punk is back in the fold with their first studio release in 8 years Random Access Memories [May 21, via Columbia]. The long-awaited album was worth the wait as the Frenchmen behind the robot helmets Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter deliver the goods with a 70's-style disco dance party. This record is filled with collaborations, with one of the better cameos coming from Animal Collective's Panda Bear on the club-shaking "Doin' It Right." After one listen, everybody will be dancing and be doing it right. Although there are no current plans for a tour, the rumors will always be circulating.
     With the cold and rainy weather behind us, the warmth of the summer will soon be beckoning. The May Playlist has a dynamic assortment of cuts that will make it easy to take in the vibrant sounds, perfect for a sunny afternoon stroll through the park.


May 2013 Playlist

1. Portugal. The Man - Purple Yellow Red & Blue

2. Capital Cities - Safe And Sound

3. Fitz And The Tantrums - Out Of My League

4. Atlas Genius - If So

5. The National - Sea Of Love

6. Daft Punk - Doin' It Right ft. Panda Bear

7. Empire Of The Sun - Alive

8. Small Black - No Stranger

9. Wild Nothing - A Dancing Shell

10. Frightened Rabbit - Oil Slick

11. Classixx - All You're Waiting For

12. Fall Out Boy - Young Volcanoes

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