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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
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Monthly Mix: January 2016
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| David Bowie says farewell with Blackstar
The new year is here and it's good to have some fresh cuts in the iPod as we enjoy the winter wonderland.
The music world lost a great one in David Bowie. His last album Blackstar [January 8th, via ISO] is one that resonates with fans of all ages. The track "Lazarus" is a swan song of sorts, and has traces of his career layered in the sounds. He will be missed.
January's Playlist kicks the year off with a bang, and provides a burst of energy while racing down the ski slopes.
January 2016 Playlist
1. Miike Snow - "Genghis Khan"
2. Yeasayer - "I Am Chemistry"
3. St. Lucia - "Dancing On Glass"
4. Chairlift - "Moth To The Flame"
5. The 1975 - "UGH!"
6. MuteMath - "Light Up"
7. The Rubens - "Hoops"
8. POP ETC - "What Am I Becoming?"
9. Ra Ra Riot - "Absolutely"
10. Bloc Party - "Virtue"
11. Marian Hill - "One Time"
12. David Bowie - "Lazarus"
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
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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Monday, June 25, 2012
Monthly Mix: The Playlist, June 2012
According to Stephen Hawking, time travel is something of a possibility. If someone were to take a glance at the top of this month's Playlist, they might think they were in a time portal back to 1995. June treated us with mysterious happenings and Venus making a transit across the sun, which begs the question "was there something in the stars?"
Two alternative rock heavyweights grace the top 2 spots on June's Playlist, much to our approval. The Offspring kick things off with their radio friendly "Days Go By", the first single off their new album of the same name. Not to be outdone by fellow 90's rock superstars, Billy Corgan and The Smashing Pumpkins are back in the mainstream with an impressive new record of their own Oceania. As Corgan sings on "Inkless", 'the stars are out tonight.'
Perhaps there isn't a more gorgeous and energetic frontwoman in music today than Grace Potter. Her rock outfit Grace Potter & The Nocturnals are fresh off the release of The Lion The Beast The Beat, a pop heavy collection of radio candy. They will be making festival stops this summer at RBC Bluesfest, Summerfest, and moe.down, so be sure to try and check them out.
Brooklyn's Yeasayer could almost be described as "music from the future." The indie trio unveiled the first track off their upcoming album Fragrant World (August 20) called "Henreitta" earlier this month. With a jumpy beat and a synth friendly backbone, this one is sure to get multiple plays all summer long.
It's always nice to get a healthy mix of old and new artists for the Playlist. Safe to say June lived up to our standards. With plenty of alternative rock and chillwave this mix weaves in and out of the eardrums perfectly on the warm summer nights, which would leave time-traveling hero Marty McFly saying "Whoa, this is heavy."
June 2012 Playlist
1. The Offspring - Days Go By
2. The Smashing Pumpkins - Inkless
3. Grace Potter & The Nocturnals - Never Go Back
4. Peace - Follow Baby
5. Ty Segall Band - I Bought My Eyes
6. Yeasayer - Henrietta
7. Beat Connection - The Palace Garden, 4am
8. Goldroom - Fifteen (ft. Chela)
9. Grizzly Bear - Sleeping Ute
10. Brothertiger - Like Water
11. Fiona Apple - Werewolf
12. The Temper Trap - Rabbit Hole
Check in every month for the latest in alternative/indie music.
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For more, follow Steve Ferris on Twitter: @s_ferris
Two alternative rock heavyweights grace the top 2 spots on June's Playlist, much to our approval. The Offspring kick things off with their radio friendly "Days Go By", the first single off their new album of the same name. Not to be outdone by fellow 90's rock superstars, Billy Corgan and The Smashing Pumpkins are back in the mainstream with an impressive new record of their own Oceania. As Corgan sings on "Inkless", 'the stars are out tonight.'
Perhaps there isn't a more gorgeous and energetic frontwoman in music today than Grace Potter. Her rock outfit Grace Potter & The Nocturnals are fresh off the release of The Lion The Beast The Beat, a pop heavy collection of radio candy. They will be making festival stops this summer at RBC Bluesfest, Summerfest, and moe.down, so be sure to try and check them out.
Brooklyn's Yeasayer could almost be described as "music from the future." The indie trio unveiled the first track off their upcoming album Fragrant World (August 20) called "Henreitta" earlier this month. With a jumpy beat and a synth friendly backbone, this one is sure to get multiple plays all summer long.
It's always nice to get a healthy mix of old and new artists for the Playlist. Safe to say June lived up to our standards. With plenty of alternative rock and chillwave this mix weaves in and out of the eardrums perfectly on the warm summer nights, which would leave time-traveling hero Marty McFly saying "Whoa, this is heavy."
June 2012 Playlist
1. The Offspring - Days Go By
2. The Smashing Pumpkins - Inkless
3. Grace Potter & The Nocturnals - Never Go Back
4. Peace - Follow Baby
5. Ty Segall Band - I Bought My Eyes
6. Yeasayer - Henrietta
8. Goldroom - Fifteen (ft. Chela)
9. Grizzly Bear - Sleeping Ute
10. Brothertiger - Like Water
11. Fiona Apple - Werewolf
12. The Temper Trap - Rabbit Hole
Check in every month for the latest in alternative/indie music.
Please support all the great artists on the FW monthly Playlists, whether it is buying a song/album or checking them out live!
For more, follow Steve Ferris on Twitter: @s_ferris
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