Monthly Mix: August 2017

Queens Of The Stone Age become Villains

     The summer is winding down, but the influx of awesome new music is still going strong. August brought a bunch of sunshine, and a massive stack of fresh tunes.
     California stoner-rockers Queens Of The Stone Age are back with their seventh studio album entitled Villains [August 25, via Matador]. The nine tracks were produced by Mark Ronson and are surprisingly lengthy, but pack a punch filled with crunchy guitar riffs and raucous drums. On the opening track "Feet Don't Fail Me," the band slowly builds an eerie intro and then frontman Josh Homme explodes with an in-your-face guitar riff and lyrics about growing up in the desert. The rest of the album does not disappoint and is a quality listen all the way through. Check them out as their tour romps through the United States with big stops at Riot Fest and Cal Jam Fest.
     As the last few weeks of summer come to an end, it is a good feeling to know the mp3 players are reloaded and ready to go. The August Playlist makes a nice companion for the last bike ride of the summer.


August 2017 Playlist

1.  Foster The People  -  "Sit Next To Me"

2.  Weezer  -  "Mexican Fender"

3.  Queens Of The Stone Age  -  "Feet Don't Fail Me"

4.  Foo Fighters  -  "The Sky Is A Neighborhood"

5.  Thirty Seconds To Mars  -  "Walk On Water"

6.  Beck  -  "Dear Life"

7.  Wild Cub  -  "I Fall Over"

8.  Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness  -  "So Close"

9.  X Ambassadors  -  "Ahead Of Myself"

10.  Moon Taxi  -  "Two High"

11.  Passion Pit  -  "I'm Perfect"

12.  Atlas Genius  -  "63 Days"

13.  The Heirs  -  "Suburban Wonderland"

14.  Primus  -  "The Seven"

15.  Bush  -  "The Beat Of Your Heart"

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Foster The People - "Sit Next To Me"
Weezer - "Mexican Fender"
Queens Of The Stone Age - "Feet Don't Fail Me"
Foo Fighters - "The Sky Is A Neighborhood"
Thirty Seconds To Mars - "Walk On Water"
Beck - "Dear Life"
Wild Cub - "I Fall Over"
Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness - "So Close"
X Ambassadors - "Ahead Of Myself"
Moon Taxi - "Two High"
Passion Pit - "I'm Perfect"
Atlas Genius - "63 Days"
The Heirs - "Suburban Wonderland"
Primus - "The Seven"

Bush - "The Beat Of Your Heart"

Monthly Mix: July 2016

Schoolboy Q gives a Blank Face

     
     The summer is off to a hot start and the beaches and pools have been radiating with positive vibes.  July came and went, but in its path it left a stockpile of fresh new music.
     California's Schoolboy Q is back making some noise with his latest release Blank Face LP [July 8, via Top Dawg Entertainment]. The seventeen tracks highlight the rapper's aggressive and impressive delivery, and also feature numerous guests, including Kanye West and E-40. On the relaxing cut "Black Thoughts (Pt. 3)", he bobs and weaves over a smooth stoner groove. Check out his tour as it swings through the United States, with a stop in Toronto, and a big slot at Austin City Limits.
     As we get deeper into the summer, it's nice to know the mp3 players are re-charged with a new mix of tunes. The July Playlist makes a good soundtrack for lounging by the pool or jogging down the beach.


July 2016 Playlist

1.  Grouplove  -  "Welcome To Your Life"

2.  Weathers  -  "Happy Pills"

3.  Schoolboy Q  -  "Black Thoughts (Pt. 3)"

4.  Two Door Cinema Club  -  "Are We Ready? (Wreck)"

5.  DREAMERS  -  "Sweet Disaster"  

6.  Brand New  -  "I Am A Nightmare"

7.  Taking Back Sunday  -  "Tidal Wave"

8.  The Wrecks  -  "Favorite Liar"

9.  Tycho  -  "Division"

10.  Kungs Vs. Cookin' On 3 Burners  -  "This Girl"

11.  X Ambassadors  -  "Low Life"

12.  BANKS  -  "Fuck With Myself"

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Grouplove - "Welcome To Your Life"
Weathers - "Happy Pills"
Schoolboy Q - "Black Thoughts"
Two Door Cinema Club - "Are We Ready? (Wreck)"
DREAMERS - "Sweet Disaster"
Brand New - "I Am A Nightmare"
Taking Back Sunday - "Tidal Wave"
The Wrecks - "Favorite Liar"
Tycho - "Division"
Kungs Vs. Cookin' On 3 Burners - "This Girl"
X Ambassadors - "Low Life"
BANKS - "Fuck With Myself"

Monthly Mix: May 2015

My Morning Jacket slides down The Waterfall

   
     It seems as if summer is just around the corner. Pool parties and backyard barbecues will be in full swing and they wouldn't be complete without a fresh batch of new tunes.
     Kentucky rockers My Morning Jacket are riding high after releasing their latest album The Waterfall [May 4th, via ATO]. Packed full of  heavy guitars and complex rhythms, this record is vintage Jim James. For the cut "Compound Fracture" James sings a message of getting the most out of life before our time is up, while a summertime beat provides the backdrop. The whole album weaves in and out of smooth grooves and big ax shredding. Check out the band as their tour makes big stops at Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, and Forecastle Festival.
     It's time to dust off the grill and get the summer festivities started. The May Playlist will provide enough new beats to recharge the iPods just in time to keep the party going well into the night.


May 2015 Playlist

1.  Bully  -  "Trying"

2.  X Ambassadors  -  "Renegades"

3.  My Morning Jacket  -  "Compound Fracture"

4.  Panic! At The Disco  -  "Hallelujah"

5.  Rozwell Kid  -  "Kangaroo Pocket"

6.  Third Eye Blind  -  "Everything Is Easy"

7.  Leaf Erikson  -  "Looking For Signs"

8.  Ducktails  -  "Headbanging In The Mirror"

9.  Hot Chip  -  "Need You Now"

10.  Elle King  -  "Ex's & Oh's"

11.  Diamond Mind  -  "Acid Jungle"

12.  MS MR  -  "Painted"

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