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Hey! I have added a playlist for May 2018. Remember - these are not May new releases (necessarily) but a cross-section of music we featured in May 2018 here at E2TG.
Today, we jump back into our "New Music" playlist.... as usual, I am way behind getting new stuff adding, but the list is still pretty long and still has a ton of great music. So, let's go!
"March" by DateMonthYear
We start off with a first listen - it's a song we've had for awhile but it just popped up in the shuffle. DateMonthYear are a five-piece outfit from New Zealand. This was 1/2 of a double A-side single which they released back in January. I dig this track quite a bit, and I look forward to hearing more from them.
"Slice of Life" by Poptone
Next up, we have the return of Poptone to the shuffle with another from their self-titled debut. As you may recall, Poptone is a band that features Daniel Ash and Kevin Haskins (Bauhaus, Love and Rockets, and Tones on Tail along with Haskins daughter Diva Dompe. The Poptone album includes remakes of tracks originally released by the aforementioned bands, a couple of other covers, and a couple of original songs. This is a song originally released on 1983 Bauhaus album Burning on the Inside.
"Albatross" by Mark Huff
Next we have a track from Stars for Eyes - the latest album by singer-songwriter Mark Huff - who divides his time (when he is not on the road) between Nashville and his native Las Vegas. This album is on my list of favorites of the year so far.
"I'm Not High" by Clay Harper
Next, we have a track from Bleak Beauty - the recent album by Atlanta's Clay Harper who is best known as a member of the bands The Coolies and The Ottoman Empire. The album is a very personal and very powerful album that deals with the passing of a long-time partner. It is one of those rare albums that manages to be both experimental and immediate and relate-able. I think this may only be the second track we've featured from this album, but it is near the top of my favorites for this year.
"Secrets" by Jing Chi
We have another wonderful track from Supremo - the album that features an all-star line-up of Robben Ford, Jimmy Haslip, and Vinnie Colaiuta. By the way, I have noticed that the October calendar of my favorite club - The 5 Spot - has a Wednesday residency listed for Robben Ford. I will keep you updated as I know more.
"The Whole Time" by George Trouble
Next, we have another track from PLOW - the new album by our friend George Terry McDonald performing as George Trouble. This one is about the things one does while away from the person you love.
"I've Got a Tiger By the Tail" by Buck N Stuff
Next up, we have Buck N Stuff covering one of Buck Owens most famous songs. I know I joke quite a bit about Buck N Stuff (and they are one of the funnest bands that I have ever seen), but all kidding aside - this is a flat out great band - that takes the music of Buck Owens (and other classic country songs) and plays them in every style but country. They do so brilliantly and entertainingly. The combo of Adam Kurtz, Cameron Carrus, and Lemuel Hayes are incredible - as evidenced by how busy they each stay playing behind some of the best bands in the business.
"Naked and Asleep" by Good Field
We close things out with a track from Surface Tension - the latest album by Austin band Good Field. I'm digging this album quite a bit. We have a lot more to feature from it - so keep following us.
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