Monthly Mix: October 2016

Phish sets sail on Big Boat

   
     October has come and gone and the trick-or-treaters are retired until next year. Halloween delivered a healthy dose of candy, and a tombstone-sized helping of new music.

     Vermont jam-rockers Phish are riding high from the release of their new album Big Boat [October 7, via JEMP]. The thirteen tracks weave in and out of classic rock sound, heartfelt ballads, and funk. On the breezy track "Blaze On", frontman Trey Anastasio reminds us to put our nice shades on and enjoy life, while the band lays down a calypso-rock groove. Check them out live on their New Year's Run in New York City at Madison Garden and in Mexico early next year.

     The fall is officially here and it's good to have a fresh batch of new tunes for the brisk nights. The October Playlist makes a good companion with the last Twix in the candy jar.

 October 2016 Playlist

1.  Taking Back Sunday  -  "Death Wolf"

2.  Two Door Cinema Club  -  "Bad Decisions"

3.  Phish  -  "Blaze On"

4.  Mike Doughty  -  "There Is A Way Out"

5.  The Naked And Famous  -  "Laid Low"

6.  The Flaming Lips  -  "The Castle"

7.  Tokyo Police Club  -  "Hang Your Heart"

8.  Third Eye Blind  -  "Company of Strangers"

9.  Bear Hands  -  "Boss"

10.  The Dean Ween Group  -  "Exercise Man"

11.  Capital Cities  -  "Vowels"

12.  Bruno Mars  -  "24K Magic"

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Taking Back Sunday - "Death Wolf"
Two Door Cinema Club - "Bad Decisions"
Phish - "Blaze On"
Mike Doughty - "There Is A Way Out"
The Naked And Famous - "Laid Low"
The Flaming Lips - "The Castle"
Tokyo Police Club - "Hang Your Heart"
Third Eye Blind - "Company of Strangers"
Bear Hands - "Boss"
The Dean Ween Group - "Exercise Man"
Capital Cities - "Vowels"
Bruno Mars - "24K Magic"

Monthly Mix: September 2016

Bon Iver crunches the numbers on 22, A Million

     The signs of the fall have began to surface in the form of red and orange leaves, and brisk evening breezes. Signs of new music have also surfaced, and the first batch of the season does not disappoint.
     Wisconsin's Bon Iver is creating a buzz with their latest album 22, A Million [September 30, via Jagjaguwar]. Frontman Justin Vernon wrote all ten tracks on the album, most of which contain various looped recording techniques. On the eerie track "10 Death/Breast" Vernon has a message as he proclaims 'love, don't fight it'. Check them out on tour as they roll through Germany, the U.S., France, and the U.K.
     Summer is officially behind us and hooded-sweatshirt weather is upon us. As we shift into fall, it's always good to know the iPod is stacked with fresh cuts. The September Playlist makes a good soundtrack for the first bonfire of the season.  


September 2016 Playlist

1.  Jimmy Eat World  -  "Sure And Certain"

2.  Lewis Del Mar  -  "Painting (Masterpiece)"

3.  Bon Iver  -  "10 d E A T h b R E a s T"

4.  Judah & the Lion  -  "Take It All Back"

5.  Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness  -  "Fire Escape"

6.  Kings Of Leon  -  "Waste A Moment"

7.  Phish  -  "Breath And Burning"

8.  Warpaint  -  "New Song"

9.  The Weeknd  -  "Starboy" ft. Daft Punk

10.  Hey Violet  -  "Brand New Moves"

11.  Saint Motel  -  "Move"

12.  Calvin Harris  -  "My Way"

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Jimmy Eat World - "Sure And Certain"
Lewis Del Mar - "Painting (Masterpiece)"
Bon Iver - "10 d E A T h b R E a s T"
Judah & the Lion - "Take It All Back"
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness - "Fire Escape"
Kings Of Leon - "Waste A Moment"
Phish - "Breath And Burning"
Warpaint - "New Song"
The Weeknd - "Starboy" ft. Daft Punk
Hey Violet - "Brand New Moves"
Saint Motel - "Move"
Calvin Harris - "My Way"

Monthly Mix: August 2016

Glass Animals explain How To Be A Human Being

     Even though the summer is coming to an end, the good times keep rolling on. Summer brought lots of sunshine, endless parties, and of course a big serving of new music.

     English indie-rockers Glass Animals are making some waves with their latest album How To Be A Human Being [August 26th, via Caroline Records]. The eleven tracks maintain a quirky uptempo beat that will keep the interest of all the late night guests. On the slinky "Youth", the band finds itself at its best with their familiar tribal rock sound. Check them out this fall as their tour slides through Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Germany.

     As we look back at all the fun adventures of the summer and get ready for the brisk nights of autumn, it's always nice to know the mp3 is reloaded with fresh tunes. The August Playlist makes a good soundtrack for the last pool party of the season.

August 2016  Playlist

1.  Rubbing Alcohol  -  "Bones To Dust"

2.  Empire Of The Sun  -  "High And Low"

3.  Green Day  -  "Bang Bang"

4.  Knox Hamilton  -  "Washed Up Together"

5.  The Griswolds  -  "Out Of My Head"

6.  Bon Iver  -  "33 "GOD""

7.  Wilco  -  "Someone To Lose"

8.  Night Riots  -  "Nothing Personal"

9.  Glass Animals  -  "Youth"

10.  Dawes  -  "When The Tequila Runs Out"

11.  Prophets Of Rage  -  "Prophets Of Rage"

12.  The Chainsmokers  -  "Closer" ft. Halsey

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Rubbing Alcohol - "Bones To Dust"

Empire Of The Sun - "High And Low"

Green Day - "Bang Bang"

Knox Hamilton - "Washed Up Together"

The Griswolds - "Out Of My Head"

Bon Iver - "33 "GOD""

Wilco - "Someone To Lose"

Night Riots - "Nothing Personal"

Glass Animals - "Youth"

Dawes - "When The Tequila Runs Out"

Prophets Of Rage - "Prophets Of Rage"

The Chainsmokers - "Closer" ft. Halsey

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: June 2016

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"

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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"

Monthly Mix: May 2016

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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Blink-182 - "Bored To Death"

Young The Giant - "Something To Believe In"

Radiohead - "Burn The Witch"

Dinosaur Jr. - "Tiny"

Band of Horses - "Casual Party"

Red Hot Chili Peppers - "Dark Necessities"

Jack Garratt - "Worry"

Glass Animals - "Life Itself"

Aleissa Cara - "Wild Things"

COIN - "Talk Too Much"

Wild Belle - "Throw Down Your Guns"

Dirty Heads - "That's All I Need"

Monthly Mix: April 2016

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"