Monthly Mix: June 2015

Muse launches Drones

   
     The summer is officially here, and thankfully for us, a boat-load of fresh new music came down the pipeline just in time for the backyard barbecues.
     English mega-rockers Muse are back in the fold with their latest offering Drones [June 5, via Warner Bros.]. Frontman Matt Bellamy explains the new album as "more politically charged" and "has less synths and computers" than their previous three albums. This can be heard on the loud rocker "Mercy" which features the band's vintage heavy bass and Bellamy's operatic singing style. Check them out as their tour treks through Europe, Japan, and South America.
     It's good to know there is a fresh batch of tunes to refill the mp3 players on these warm summer nights. Whether mowing the lawn, or lounging by the pool, the June Playlist provides the perfect soundtrack.


June 2015 Playlist

1.  COIN  -  "Run"

2.  The Arcs  -  "Stay In Your Corner"

3.  Muse  -  "Mercy"

4.  Phases  -  "I'm In Love With My Life"

5.  The Moth & The Flame  -  "Young & Unafraid"

6.  Beck  -  "Dreams"

7.  Metric  -  "The Shade"

8.  Circa Waves  -  "T-Shirt Weather"

9.  Neon Indian  -  "Annie"

10.  The Struts  -  "Could Have Been Me"

11.  Jamie xx  -  "Loud Places" ft. Romy

12.  Major Lazer  -  "Lean On" ft. DJ Snake and M0

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Monthly Mix: July 2014

Rise Against enters The Black Market

     As the dog days of summer settle in, it's good to know there's a fresh assortment of tunes to keep the pool parties going strong into the night.
     Chicago rockers Rise Against are soaring near the top of the charts with their latest record The Black Market [July 15, via Interscope]. Frontman Tim McIlrath says this album is more personal than the last few, and the lyrics certainly reflect the message. On the hard-hitting "I Don't Want To Be Here Anymore", McIlrath expresses the feeling of getting tired of a situation but not knowing where to go. The rest of the songs on the record are similar in fashion and feature lightning fast drumming and laser sharp punk-rock guitar riffs. Their tour swings through Canada and the United States with major gigs at Made In America Festival and Riot Fest.
     The heat of the summer is starting to kick in so it's a good thing to know our iPods are reloaded with cool beats. The July Playlist is filled with new music and does its best job to make the sunsets seem a little bit longer.


July 2014 Playlist

1.  Joywave  -  "Tongues"

2.  Semi Precious Weapons  -  "Aviation High"

3.  Rise Against  -  "I Don't Want To Be Here Anymore"

4.  alt-J  -  "Left Hand Free"

5.  Interpol  -  "All The Rage Back Home"

6.  Weezer  -  "Back To The Shack"

7.  Circa Waves  -  "Young Chasers"

8.  Grimes  -  "Go"  ft. Blood Diamonds

9.  Seether  -  "Words As Weapons"

10.  TV Girl  -  "Birds Don't Sing"

11.  Zella Day  -  "East Of Eden"

12.  Death From Above 1979  -  "Trainwreck 1979"

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