Monthly Mix: April 2016

Bear Hands proclaim You'll Pay For This

     The April showers have come and gone, and they left behind a bucket full of fresh new music. Spring is here and festival season is right around the corner.
     New York's Bear Hands are riding high on the waves of their latest release You'll Pay For This [April 15, via Spensive Sounds]. Frontman Dylan Rau says "the record varies, there's some folky stuff and some electro stuff." There's also a heavy dose of guitar-driven rock. On the track "Marathon Man" the band showcases their rock side and features some dance-worthy grooves. The whole album delivers without a disappointment. Check them out as their tour spins through the U.S. with fun stops at the KROQ Weenie Roast and Hangout Music Festival.
     As we roll into the spring, it's refreshing to know the iPod is restocked. The April Playlist mixes in a nice blend of indie and alternative rock. It makes the perfect soundtrack for the first bike ride of the season.


April 2016 Playlist

1.  Fitz And The Tantrums  -  "HandClap"

2.  The Last Shadow Puppets  -  "Aviation"

3.  Bear Hands  -  "Marathon Man"

4.  Holy White Hounds  -  "Switchblade"

5.  Finish Ticket  -  "Color"

6.  Deftones  -  "Prayers/Triangles"

7.  Tokyo Police Club  -  "PCH"

8.  Bishop Briggs  -  "River"

9.  M83  -  "Road Blaster"

10.  Tegan and Sara  -  "U-turn"

11.  Mudcrutch  -  "Beautiful World"

12.  Kurt Vile  -  "Pretty Pimpin"

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Fitz and the Tantrums - "HandClap"
The Last Shadow Puppets - "Aviation"
Bear Hands - "Marathon Man"
Holy White Hounds - "Switchblade"
Finish Ticket - "Color"
Deftones - "Prayers/Triangles"
Tokyo Police Club - "PCH"
Bishop Briggs - "River"
M83 - "Road Blaster"
Tegan and Sara - "U-turn"
Mudcrutch - "Beautiful World"
Kurt Vile - "Pretty Pimpin"

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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