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| Red Hot Chili Peppers make The Getaway
Summer is finally here and the beach parties have officially started. Along with all the sunshine, June also brought a fresh batch of hot tunes.
California's Red Hot Chili Peppers are back making a buzz with their first album in five years, The Getaway [June 17, via Warner Bros.]. The thirteen tracks have a vintage Peppers' sound, with frontman Anthony Kiedis and bassist Flea putting their stamp on each song. For the title cut "The Getaway", Kiedis slows things down a bit over a rolling bassline. Check them out on tour as they swing through Russia, Belgium, Japan, the U.K., Canada, and the U.S. with big stops at Fuji Rock Festival and Lollapalooza.
It's a good feeling to know the iPod is reloaded with new summer beats. The June Playlist blends in a healthy dose of alternative and indie rock and makes the perfect soundtrack while firing up the grill.
June 2016 Playlist
1. The Kills - "Heart Of A Dog"
2. The Strokes - "OBLIVIUS"
3. Red Hot Chili Peppers - "The Getaway"
4. Bastille - "Good Grief"
5. The Head and the Heart - "All We Ever Knew"
6. Beck - "Wow"
7. The Hunna - "You & Me" 8. Unknown Mortal Orchestra - "First World Problem" 9. Phantogram - "You Don't Get Me High Anymore" 10. 888 - "Critical Mistakes" 11. The Avett Brothers - "Ain't No Man" 12. Twenty One Pilots - "Heathens" Check in every month for the latest in alternative music. For more, follow Steve Ferris on Twitter: @SteveFerris7 Purchase the June Playlist on Amazon! The Kills - "Heart Of A Dog" The Strokes - "Oblivius" Red Hot Chili Peppers - "The Getaway" Bastille - "Good Grief" The Head and the Heart - "All We Ever Knew" Beck - "Wow" The Hunna - "You & Me" Unknown Mortal Orchestra - "First World Problem" Phantogram - "You Don't Get Me High Anymore" 888 - "Critical Mistakes" The Avett Brothers - "Ain't No Man" Twenty One Pilots - "Heathens" |
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Monthly Mix: June 2016
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Monthly Mix: May 2016
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| Radiohead dives into A Moon Shaped Pool
Spring is in full swing and the birds and wildlife have come alive. May brought a heavy dose of sunshine and also a dazzling array of new music.
English mega-rockers Radiohead are back in the fold with their latest album A Moon Shaped Pool [May 8, via XL]. The album is in the same sonic vein as some of its recent predecessors, focusing on frontman Thom Yorke's haunting voice and eerie synths. On the single "Burn The Witch", the band builds up a harmonious string symphony as Yorke warns not to shoot the messenger. Check them out on tour as they swing through the UK and the United States with big stops at Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, and Austin City Limits.
It's good to know that the summer is right around the corner and the grills will be fired up soon. The May Playlist serves as the perfect soundtrack for those sunny afternoon barb-b-ques.
May 2016 Playlist
1. Blink-182 - "Bored To Death"
2. Young The Giant - "Something To Believe In"
3. Radiohead - "Burn The Witch"
4. Dinosaur Jr. - "Tiny"
5. Band of Horses - "Casual Party"
6. Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Dark Necessities"
7. Jack Garratt - "Worry"
8. Glass Animals - "Life Itself"
9. Alessia Cara - "Wild Things"
10. COIN - "Talk Too Much"
11. Wild Belle - "Throw Down Your Guns"
12. Dirty Heads - "That's All I Need"
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Thursday, May 5, 2016
Monthly Mix: April 2016
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| Bear Hands proclaim You'll Pay For This |
The April showers have come and gone, and they left behind a bucket full of fresh new music. Spring is here and festival season is right around the corner.
New York's Bear Hands are riding high on the waves of their latest release You'll Pay For This [April 15, via Spensive Sounds]. Frontman Dylan Rau says "the record varies, there's some folky stuff and some electro stuff." There's also a heavy dose of guitar-driven rock. On the track "Marathon Man" the band showcases their rock side and features some dance-worthy grooves. The whole album delivers without a disappointment. Check them out as their tour spins through the U.S. with fun stops at the KROQ Weenie Roast and Hangout Music Festival.
As we roll into the spring, it's refreshing to know the iPod is restocked. The April Playlist mixes in a nice blend of indie and alternative rock. It makes the perfect soundtrack for the first bike ride of the season.
April 2016 Playlist
1. Fitz And The Tantrums - "HandClap"
2. The Last Shadow Puppets - "Aviation"
3. Bear Hands - "Marathon Man"
4. Holy White Hounds - "Switchblade"
5. Finish Ticket - "Color"
6. Deftones - "Prayers/Triangles"
7. Tokyo Police Club - "PCH"
8. Bishop Briggs - "River"
9. M83 - "Road Blaster"
10. Tegan and Sara - "U-turn"
11. Mudcrutch - "Beautiful World"
12. Kurt Vile - "Pretty Pimpin"
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Fitz and the Tantrums - "HandClap"
The Last Shadow Puppets - "Aviation"
Bear Hands - "Marathon Man"
Holy White Hounds - "Switchblade"
Finish Ticket - "Color"
Deftones - "Prayers/Triangles"
Tokyo Police Club - "PCH"
Bishop Briggs - "River"
M83 - "Road Blaster"
Tegan and Sara - "U-turn"
Mudcrutch - "Beautiful World"
Kurt Vile - "Pretty Pimpin"
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Monthly Mix: March 2016
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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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Saturday, March 5, 2016
Monthly Mix: February 2016
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| The 1975 wake from their Sleep |
The music world has been off to a fast start so far this year. The trend continues into February with a blizzard-sized heap of fresh new tunes.
British alt-rockers The 1975 are generating some noise with their latest album i like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it [February 26, via Dirty Hit]. The quirky title is fitting for the record, which bops around in different directions such as pop, funk, and even chillwave. They somehow manage to pull off all those sounds and the result is a surprisingly good listen. On the single "The Sound", frontman Matt Healy summons the help of a gospel-like choir to take part in the singing duties. Look for them as their tour rolls through the UK and the United States, and includes a big slot at Coachella.
As the last remaining snow banks begin to melt away, it's refreshing to know that the iPod is reloaded and spring is just around the corner.
February 2016 Playlist
1. Joywave - "Destruction"
2. The Strumbellas - "Spirits"
3. The 1975 - "The Sound"
4. The Struts - "Kiss This"
5. The Lumineers - "Ophelia"
6. Animal Collective - "Golden Gal"
7. Yuck - "Hold Me Closer"
8. The Record Company - "Off The Ground"
9. Bear Hands - "2AM"
10. Problems - "Pretending"
11. Frightened Rabbit - "Death Dream"
12. The Arcs - "Fools Gold"
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Joywave - "Destruction"
The Strumbellas - "Spirits"
The 1975 - "The Sound"
The Struts - "Kiss This"
The Lumineers - "Ophelia"
Animal Collective - "Golden Gal"
Yuck - "Hold Me Closer"
The Record Company - "Off The Ground"
Bear Hands - "2AM"
Problems - "Pretending"
Frightened Rabbit - "Death Dream"
The Arcs - "Fools Gold"
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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Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Best Albums Of 2015
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| Modest Mouse were no Strangers in 2015 |
As the year comes to an end, it's always refreshing to look back at all the great albums that found their way into our headphones, iPods, and car stereos.
Best Albums Of 2015
25. Blur - The Magic Whip
24. Kurt Vile - b'lieve i'm goin down
23. Courtney Barnett - Sometimes I Sit and Think and Sometimes I Just Sit
22. Sufjan Stevens - Carrie & Lowell
21. The Wombats - Glitterbug
20. Muse - Drones
19. Bjork - Vulnicura
18. Jamie xx - In Colour
17. Coheed and Cambria - The Color Before The Sun
16. Grimes - Art Angels
15. Wilco - Star Wars
14. Bully - Feels Like
13. Deerhunter - Fading Frontier
12. Sleater-Kinney - No Cities To Love
11. Alabama Shakes - Sound & Color
10. Death Cab For Cutie - Kintsugi
9. Wolf Alice - My Love Is Cool
8. Toro Y Moi - What For?
7. Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp A Butterfly
6. Foals - What Went Down
5. My Morning Jacket - The Waterfall
4. The Dead Weather - Dodge and Burn
3. Tame Impala - Currents
2. Panda Bear - Panda Bear Meets The Grim Reaper
1. Modest Mouse - Strangers To Ourselves
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