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In Season Mix on February 23, 2011 at 12:36 pmWinter 2011 CD Release
With accents of horn solos, Christmas bells and cow bell, this winter’s compilation hits you right in the warm spot. Overall, the mix oozes a tone of the simpler days. Say Hi returns with his usual sweetheart lyrics, Summer Fiction makes a debut trickling piano keys and Peter Bjorn and John re-emerge bringing in the cow bell.
Tracklist as follows:
1. Coronado – Deerhunter
All the good times swing you could possibly want on a Friday afternoon, gilded with an easy-livin’ saxophone solo to send you off into the weekend sunset.
2. Everlasting Light (Black Keys remix) – The Mummers
Who doesn’t love a remix? The Black Keys get a feminine touch in this thick drum steady jam. Let the delightful symphony touch twirl you into the light.
3. Chandeliers – Summer Fiction
Prepare to be charmed. Summer Fiction, the one man (Bill Ricchini) Philadelphia based indie/hi fi/beach nut, releases his premier self tilted album November 30.
4. I Know – David Lynch
I’ve continued to listen to this song (not knowing if it was because it’s supposedly by David Lynch or not) for over a month, and it’s unmistakably one of the most ear drawing songs amongst the rotation.
5. Breaker Breaker – Peter Bjorn and John
As a sucker for lyrics about broken things, the quick drum beats rolling into the track build you up right before the break.
6. Berlin – Solander
Among the Swedish (and simultaneousness with the banjo) indie invasion, Solander has reunited and pushed their folk-esque sound onto the rest of the world. It’s not a new sound, but it’s one of the familiar sounds you can’t tear your ears away from.
7. A Charming Man – We Can’t Enjoy Ourselves
Not charming upon first listen, yet the melody and lyrics warm up swooning you right into singing the chorus.
8. Got Something for You – Best Coast, Wavves
Woo uh woo uh woo… Hipster favorites Best Coast and WAVVES (in addition to a myriad collection of artists) collaborated on “Got Something For You” for Target’s charity Christmas album, “The Christmas Gig 2010.” Don’t expect to escape chanting “woo uh woo uh woo” throughout your day now.
9. Second Chance – Peter Bjorn and John
”Second Chance” off of PB & J’s latest album, ‘Gimme Some’ (release date: March 29, 2011), returns to their “Writer’s Block” sound; melodic and driven by cowbell.
10. Dots on Maps – Say Hi
Bringing innocence to the electric guitar (Fender Jazzmaster), Say Hi released his 7th album last week with little evidence of change… thank goodness. “There’s a trigger somewhere, let’s pull it.”
11. Winter – The Dodos
If you like Beirut and ukuleles you’ll probably like ‘Winter’ by The Dodos. It’s not off of their soon to be released album, “No Color” but it’s better and it has a horn solo.
12. Devils Hearts Grow Gold – La Sera
Out of an enchanting and beautiful mix of early Pixies swooning electric guitar, a chorus of honey voices, and a slight replication of that 1960′s folk magic emergesLa Sera lulling you into your first headband made of dandelions.
13. If You Want It – TV Girl
Let’s take it back to October 2010 and the era of Chillwave, TV Girl released their duplication of Todd Rundgren‘s ‘Hello It’s Me.’ Is it better? Who cares. The lo-fi goodness will get you through the daily drudge.
14. Satellite – The Kills
Fuzzy dub bass that could thump its way through the thickest of smokey rooms, paired with distorted reggae guitar and chain compression. A pleasant feeling amidst the empty detritus that is contemporary pop music. This is best served up loud and with bass cranked.
15. What You Do to Me – BlakRoc
What goes better together than hip-hop and the blues? Not much, if anything. Featured in the latest Zale’s commercial, Blakroc‘s ‘What You Do To Me’ is truly what love is made of.
16. Hello – Martin Solveig feat. Dragonette
It’s a cuter/more indie MIA. Badass Dragonette and Parisian producer Martin Solveig mix up this new Trident commercial soundtrack.
17. Matchstick Murder – Tristen
Starting out like a strong Tennessee female folk track the tone turns into a 1960s classic chorus, making you feel right home, barefoot.
18. On My Own – Ulrich Shnauss
For a warm, fuzzy time, call Ulrich Schnauss. With a solid nod to Shoegaze music, this mysterious German producer forges some of the most enjoyable and vital IDM work of the past decade.
Bonus Tracks
Satellite – The Kills
Fire in Cariro – The Cure
Touching Toadstools
In Season Mix on November 24, 2010 at 4:20 pmFall 2010 CD Release
Tracklist as follows:
1. Dirty Thing – Telekinesis (Youtube)
One of the achingly catchy songs off of Telekinesis‘ latest EP, ‘Parallel Seismic Conspiracies,’ “Dirty Thing” is light and everything you’re looking for in an “indie” sound… distorted and sounding like it was recorded in a basement.
2. Cameras – Matt & Kim (Youtube)
Power indie synth pop couple, Matt and kim released ‘Sidewalks’ in November. Following their album, ‘Grand’ it’s hard to imagine anything better than “Daylight.” While ‘Sidewalks’ isn’t mind blowing, there are some amazing combinations of synth and orchestral sounds that are undeniably head bob inducing.
3. Telephone – Pomplamoose (Youtube)
Who can resist covers and remixes? Not ChipperDemon. Pomplamoose covers Lady Gaga. Not only is the song fresh (really, the perfect word for it), but the video is just fun to watch.
4. Lose It (In the End) ft. Ghostface Killah – Mark Ronson (Youtube)
Just when you thought Mark Ronson couldn’t get any better, the Mark Ronson & The Business Intl. upcoming album, ‘Record Collection’ sings right to the synth loving, simple yet brilliant tunes heart. ‘Record Collection’ is expected to release this month featuring collaborations with Q-Tip, D’Angelo, Duran Duran and other music gods.
5. By Some Miracle – Philip Selway (Youtube)
Radiohead’s drummer, Philip Selway’s solo-debut album, Familial, is delightfully simple and unlike Radiohead, sweetly short. Album release from Nonesuch Records: August 31
6. Don’t Turn the Lights On – Chromeo (Youtube)
Chromeo’s single, “Don’t Turn the Lights On” off of their album, ‘Business Casual’ (released August 17th), is a step down from their work off of their last album, ‘Fancy Footwork,’ but it is still 80′s-esque.
7. Coquet Coquette – Of Montreal (Youtube)
At the end of June, Of Montreal released the single, “Coquet Coquette” off of latest album, and it sounds just like Of Monteal.
8. Down By the Water – The Drums (Youtube)
Ladies, prepare to swoon. The Drums‘ self titled album released in September features, “Down by the Water,” a heart lulling combination of 50′s and 80′s music finesse.
9. Learning – Perfume Genius (Youtube)
A painfully good debut album, “Learning” by Perfume Genius, is another great product of the Seattle music scene.
10. Everytime I’m with You ft. Jason Lytle – Sparklehorse (Youtube)
Love albums beyond the grave? Danger Mouse and Sparklehorse were collaborating on ‘Dark Night of the Soul’ with the aim to release last year, but after a dispute with the label and two of the artists’ deaths, the album was finally released July 13th. The whole album is a collection of music genius.
11. Communion – Maximum Balloon
The new TV on the Radio album released in August features several impressive guest voices. We have to say, TV on the Radio has brought it to the next level.
12. Swimming – Breathe Owl Breathe (Youtube)
Summer innocence is encapsulated in this easy breezy jam.
13. I Want the World to Stop – Belle and Sebastian (Youtube)
While it doesn’t appear Belle & Sebastian have any intention of changing (not that they should), their November released album, ‘Write About Love,’ continues their signature sound of gentle whispering and ideal background music.
14. Winds of Change – Fitz & the Tantrums (Youtube)
Brought to you by a recent HTC commercial, “Winds of Change” by the Fitz & The Tantrums is the most recent sounding song by the band. Described as a “soul/pop band,” the Fitz & The Tantrums and their album, ‘Pickin’ Up The Pieces’ sound like they belong at the kind of club that would feature both OutKast and James Brown.
15. Living in America – DOM (Youtube)
Once getting past images of James Brown in Rocky IV, this song beckons you down into a warm pop casserole of fuzzy blankets that will stay with you for days. Almost certain to be a sure fire, post-modern Nationalist anthem for a disenchanted generation inheriting an other-wise tasteless heritage of boojy musique. Enjoy. And enjoy again.
16. Crime Pays – Bear Hands (Youtube)
”Crime Pays” off of Bear Hands Nov. 2nd released album, ‘burning bush supper club,’ exemplifies the band’s evolution from simple guitar riffs to more complicated instrumental compilations.
17. I Walked – Sufjan Stevens (Youtube)
It really depends what song you hear first off of Sufjan Stevens‘ latest album, ‘The Age of Adz’ to find it crazy or genius. “I Walked” is so mastered it seems impossible that it even exists.
Bonus Track
Body Shot – Electric Six
Body Shot – Electric Six