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| White Denim hardens up with Stiff
March came in like a lion, and went out like a lamb. Or something like that. The snowy season is finally over and the spring is upon us. The clouds may be bringing rain, but the music world is bringing some sunny new gems.
Texas psych-rockers White Denim are generating a buzz with their latest album Stiff [March 25, via Downtown Records]. The record is 9 tracks and bounces around from one playful beat to another. Frontman James Petralli said the band wanted to "go back to basics" and it rings true on the album. On the track "Ha Ha Ha Ha (Yeah)", the band shows off more of a soulful side and it could pass as a funky R&B song. The whole album is a pleasant listen. Check them out on tour as they weave through the United States with big festival gigs at Forecastle and LOCKN'.
It's good to know the winter is finally behind us and the spring is here. The March Playlist is filled with fresh tunes and makes the perfect soundtrack for tuning up the bike, cleaning off the golf clubs, or strolling through the park.
March 2016 Playlist
1. Catfish and the Bottlemen - "Soundcheck"
2. Jake Bugg - "Gimme The Love"
3. White Denim - "Ha Ha Ha Ha (Yeah)"
4. Death Cab For Cutie - "Good Help (Is So Hard To Find)"
5. EL VY - "I'm The Man To Be"
6. Weezer - "King Of The World"
7. Day Wave - "Stuck"
8. Yeasayer - "Silly Me"
9. Brian Fallon - "A Wonderful Life"
10. DMA'S - "Too Soon"
11. Strangers You Know - "Used"
12. Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals - "Shine"
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Thursday, March 31, 2016
Monthly Mix: March 2016
Monday, August 26, 2013
Monthly Mix: August 2013
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| Franz Ferdinand delivers Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action |
August seemed to continue the trend for the summer with good weather and hot tracks in the background. While the bees were buzzing around the hives, so were the mp3s this month as a few alt-rock giants emerged back to the forefront.
United Kingdom alternative rock group Franz Ferdinand are making waves with their first release in four years Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action [August 27, via Domino]. Stacked with guitar-pop flavor, band leader Alex Kapranos says "For this one, we tried to act as if we didn't exist to the outside world and we could just make whatever we want and have our own world to live in and work in." The opening track "Right Action" jumps out of the gates with a flurry and gets boots stomping on the floor, reminiscent to the band's early days of writing fiery garage dance tracks. The album is a fun ride as the energy flows in and out. Their United States tour kicks off in October as they make a trip to Texas, including a spot at Austin City Limits.
Hard to believe the summer is almost winding down. The August Playlist does its best to keep the heat index hot on the iPod while we soak up the last few days of sunshine and leisure.
August 2013 Playlist
1. Arctic Monkeys - Do I Wanna Know?
2. Kings Of Leon - Supersoaker
3. Franz Ferdinand - Right Action
4. Dr. Dog - The Truth
5. Max Frost - White Lies
6. Cage The Elephant - Come A Little Closer
7. Yuck - Rebirth
8. White Denim - Pretty Green
9. Pond - Giant Tortoise
10. HAIM - The Wire
11. St. Lucia - Elevate
12. Lorde - Royals
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