Monthly Mix: January 2017

The Flaming Lips deliver Oczy Mlody

     The year in music is off to a hot start as a bunch of surprise tracks have already dropped. January brought with it a pile of snow, but it also brought a pile of new tunes.
     Oklahoma psych-rockers The Flaming Lips are back making waves with their brand new album Oczy Mlody. Frontman Wayne Coyne conjures up visions of unicorns, wizards, and frogs, as he keeps the musical tone mellow and relaxed. On the record's final cut "We A Family" the band relies on friend Miley Cyrus for additional vocal duties. Catch them on tour as they swing through the U.S., Canada, with a big slot at Vida Festival in Spain.
     As the cold of the winter continues to press on, it's nice to know the iPods are heated up with new tracks. The January Playlist makes a good companion for snowboarding down the slopes.

January 2017 Playlist

1.  Dropkick Murphys  -  "Paying My Way"

2.  Japandroids  -  "Near To The Wild Heart Of Life"

3.  The Flaming Lips  -  "We A Family"

4.  Marian Hill  -  "Down"

5,  The Shins  -  "Name For You"

6.  Arcade Fire  -  "I Give You Power"

7.  Minus the Bear  -  "Invisible"

8.  Real Estate  -  "Darling"

9.  Spoon  -  "Hot Thoughts"

10.  Rubblebucket  -  "Donna"

11.  Bonobo  -  "Kerala"

12.  Gorillaz  -  "Hallelujah Money"

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Monthly Mix: September 2013

Nine Inch Nails are back with Hesitation Marks

     September was enjoyable and featured a mega surplus of stellar tunes that streamed in like fish swimming down current. The weather may have cooled off a bit, but the mp3s certainly did not.
     Cleveland Ohio's industrial rock project Nine Inch Nails have returned to relevance with their new album Hesitation Marks [September 2, via Columbia], the first offering from them in five years. As frontman Trent Reznor puts it "I'm not the same person I was twenty years ago." While that may be true, the Nails still deliver enough punch to help get the head bashing going strong throughout the night. Taking a turn from driving industrial beats, the track "Everything" explores the unfamiliar realms of the pop world. Their massive fall tour starts up in the midwest and features a slot at the Voodoo Festival in New Orleans.
     This month's playlist is filled with alternative tunes and a healthy dose of indie flavor. It makes a good companion with headphones and the brisk autumn trails.


September 2013 Playlist

1. The 1975 - Chocolate

2. Nine Inch Nails - Everything

3. Arcade Fire - Reflektor

4. Two Door Cinema Club - Changing Of The Seasons

5. The Naked and Famous - Hearts Like Ours

6. MGMT - Cool Song No. 2

7. Rubblebucket - Save Charlie

8. Step Rockets - Kisser

9. Minus the Bear -  Riddles

10. Dive In - Let Go

11. Polica - Chain My Name

12. Cults - High Road

13. Satellite Stories - Campfire

14. Keep Shelly In Athens - Recollection

15. Quasi - See You On Mars

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Monthly Mix: The Playlist, September 2012

     It's always refreshing to feel the crisp breezes and to admire autumn's multi-colored backdrop. September sets the perfect stage for looking back on the wild summer

memories, but also for looking forward to what lies ahead in the fall. This month brought us a textured soundscape that includes familiar arena sounds along with a few chillwave beats to keep it fresh on those brisk nights.

     California's pop-punk heroes Green Day have launched themselves back into action on the college radio waves with the arrival of their first album in three years Uno! The first of what will eventually be a 3-part trilogy, this one offers up a heavy dose of pop. On "Kill The DJ", the band takes a trip into dance-pop territory receiving mixed results. They will hit Voodoo Festival followed by a west coast run later this season.
     One of the year's most talked about releases comes from London's The xx. The indie trio delivered Coexist which features a softer, lighter sound and blends in perfectly to our current surroundings. The second single "Chained" is a feathery cut about lovers drifting apart, and exhibits a stumbling beat until it finds its rhythm towards the end. The band will weave through Canada, the U.S., and Europe in support of the new album.
     Fresh off the heels of Battle Born, alternative rock outfit The Killers are making some noise of their own. The arena-rockers have offered up "Runaways", which finds frontman Brandon Flowers telling a story of wanting someone not to leave them. Check them out as their tour makes stops at some bigtime venues, including Madison Square Garden and Air Canada Centre.
     Autumn is one of the best times of the year, and also hands out some of the best music. This time was no different as the colorful array of sounds made for smooth accompaniment alongside the picturesque tree lines. As we officially say goodbye to the summer, we gladly throw on our jackets and head out into the cool air to enjoy the fresh scenery, not to mention the crisp music.


September 2012 Playlist


1. M83 -  Reunion

2. Minus the Bear - Steel And Blood

3. Green Day - Kill The DJ

4. Atlas Genius - Trojans

5. Passion Pit - Mirrored Sea

6. The xx - Chained

7. Yeasayer - Longevity

8. Brothertiger - Lovers

9. The Killers - Runaways

10. Freelance Whales - Spitting Image

11. Rubblebucket - (Focus) Oversaturated

12. Les Sins - Fetch

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