Monthly Mix: September 2017

Foo Fighters remain solid as Concrete & Gold

     The fall is officially here and has started off with a bang. Change is in the air as the leaves are changing color and falling to the ground. One thing that has not changed, is the arrival of fresh tunes.
     Seattle mega-rockers Foo Fighters are back with their brand new album Concrete & Gold [Sept. 15, via RCA]. The eleven tracks were produced by pop producer Greg Kurstin, which is a different route for the band. The sound of the record still remains very Foo-sounding. On the single "The Line," frontman Dave Grohl tells a story about being a satellite searching for life, while the band lays down a vintage rock backbone. The rest of the album is a solid listen all the way through. Check them out on tour as they swing through the United States with big gigs at CalJam and Voodoo Music + Arts Experience.
     The summer may be over, but it's a good feeling to know the iPods are refreshed with new tunes to last into the fall. The September Playlist makes a good companion for the first bonfire of the season.

September 2017 Playlist

1.  Alex Lahey  -  "Every Day's The Weekend"

2.  Hippo Campus  -  "Baseball"

3.  Foo Fighters  -  "The Line"

  

4.  Grizzly Bear  -  "Losing All Sense"

5.  Alice Merton  -  "No Roots"

6.  U2  -  "You're The Best Thing About Me"

7.  MisterWives  -  "Coloring Outside The Lines"

8.  Beck  -  "Up All Night"

9.  Mike Gordon  -  "Whirlwind"

10.  Turnover  -  "Super Natural"

11.  Liam Gallagher  -  "For What It's Worth"

12.  Walk The Moon  -  "One Foot"

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Alex Lahey - "Every Day's The Weekend"

Hippo Campus - "Baseball"

Foo Fighters - "The Line"

Grizzly Bear - "Losing All Sense"

Alice Merton - "No Roots"

U2 - "You're The Best Thing About Me"

MisterWives - "Coloring Outstide The Colors"

Beck - "Up All Night"

Mike Gordon - "Whirlwind"

Turnover - "Super Natural"

Liam Gallagher - "For What It's Worth"

Walk The Moon - "One Foot"

Monthly Mix: September 2014

Prince creates Art Official Age

     The summer has officially ended with a bang. Festival season is behind us, and the long journey of autumn lies ahead. As the days get shorter, it's nice to have a re-stocked iPod to enjoy the crisp nights.
     Minnesota's iconic rock god Prince is making new music again, and it comes in the form of the fresh album Art Official Age [September 30, via Warner Bros Records].  The timeless axe-man delivers the goods with this latest effort, blending in soul, R&B, and funk. The bouncy track "FUNKNROLL" is a playful number and features the full-studio treatment. The album has a refreshing sound, certainly not of the stale variety. Currently there are no tour dates in support.
     This month's mix features a boat-load full of buzzworthy rock music, not to mention a couple names from years past. It goes great with some headphones and the colorful fall trails.


September 2014 Playlist

1.  The Vines  -  "Metal Zone"

2.  The Griswolds  -  "Right On Track"

3.  U2  -  "The Miracle (Of Joey Ramone)"

4.  Julian Casablancas + The Voidz  -  "Where No Eagles Fly"

5.  Mike Doughty  -  "Light Will Keep Your Heart Beating In The Future"

6.  Fall Out Boy  -  "Centuries"

7.  Thom Yorke  -  "A Brain In A Bottle"

8.  The American Scene  -  "Royal Blue"

9.  Panama Wedding  -  "All Of The People"

10.  Go Wolf  -  "Talk To You"

11.  Knox Hamilton  -  "Work It Out"

12.  Prince  -  "FUNKNROLL"

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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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