We start off the final segment of this week's playlist with a Fleetwood Mac cover from this English/Italian singer-songwriter.
Next up, we have the fourth song released from this UK based composer, producer, and artist.
Next up, we have a track from this Swedish combo from their first album due out soon.
Next up, a cool punk track from Australia. Check it out!
When I Mean What I Say - is the debut solo album from former Soup Dragon's member Jim McCulloch.
And, we close out the week and this playlist with the single from this London-based singer-songwriter.
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First up, we have the opening track from the debut EP by this Lithuanian alternative electroacoustic folk duo. A really fascinated release worthy of your attention.
Next up, we have the lead track from a new EP from UK band The Low Countries - some really lovely UK folk pop with a murky back story and a great sound.
Next up, we have the second single from the forthcoming Prophecies of the Lost (due out in August) from the lock-down album of the guitarist of the UK band King Prawn. Great stuff.
Latest single from the experimental rock group that formed in 2007. With elements of industrial and psych. I dig this.
Next up, we have the new single from Toronto based alt-punk band Napoleon. This track features Shane Told of Silverstein. Fast and noisy just the way I like it.
And, we close out this section of music with a new single from this Spanish progressive jazz - a wonderful instrumental track and a great way to take us out of the playlist for today.
First up today, we have what I believe to be the debut solo single from this French-born,, Irish singer-songwriter formerly of the Cork-based band Slow Motion Heroes.
Next up, we have the new single from this Canadian singer-songwriter who brings a 60s British/California vibe to his sound. Cool song.
Next up, we have a UK band with their new single. The Silver Lines just returned from their first ever US Fesitval in New York.
California based alt-electronic songwriter Will Durkee (recording as wilter) recently released his new single.
You know what we haven't had in the Playlist? A Czech goth band. Until now! The album is called Hang Me High & Bury Me Deep and this is the lead track. I dig it!
We close things out with the release of Stripes from French-born, London duo Zebrah. We previously featured their firsts single back in April. A great band to close out this portion of the shuffle!
A great cover from Molly Tuttle's surprise new collaborative covers EP.
Next up, a great song from this Brooklyn based singer-songwriter from a forthcoming album. The song is a true story of the morning after seeing an ex at a gig.
The next album from Chicago based Wild Earp & The Free for Alls is due out in July. This is the first single. A fun song.
We previously featured this band from southern Mississippi last year with the release of their album Strange Place. Swampy hard rock - great stuff.
Next up, we have the new single from this 16 year old singer-songwriter from New York.
Electric Storm - the debut album from this hard rocking Italian band is out now. We previously featured their single "Shamans." In case you are wondering, I will not be playing this track on the radio. :-)
This is a reissue of 1971 - sought after psych-folk album which came out just last week on Now-Again Reserve Records. Tremendous. I didn't know anything about this album or about Mark Fry but I am captivating. Fry was just 19 when this was originally recorded.
New single from this Toronto based Jewish roots band. It is the lead single from an album due out in the fall.
A new project from our old friend Sverre of Supercrashingstar. Supercrashingstar has a new album out - which we will feature in the new Playlist premiering tomorrow.
Great new punk country single from the UK - with BJ Cole on lap steel guitar.
And why not close out the playlist with one of the strongest songs on the list. Scatter & Gather is the new album from this North Carolina based singer-songwriter. Fantastic songs and great sounding music. A wonderful way to close out the week's playlist.
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First up, we have the new single from this California band (based between L.A. and Joshua Tree) led by Zander Bleck and featuring Michael Pozzi (who we have previously featured recording as Pozzi). It is a unique form of desert rock.
UK producer combining hip-hop and jazz.
New single from the L.A. artist currently based in Rome.
Second single from the Vancouver based artist.
We end this segment with a nifty tune from this UK band who are preparing their next album. Great sound.
Canadian band. 2nd single from forthcoming debut album.
Fantastic instrumental from this French based composer. Combines jazz fusion, beatmaking, tripping piano, broken beats, warmth, nostalgia, and abstract hip-hop.
UK artist. I love this song. Check it out.
We start the playlist this week with four of my favorite local musicians/songwriters. I met Cold Equation's Drew Kohl and Lindsay Ellyn around the same time - in late 2014. Kohl has recently moved to Nashville from Georgia with his Young America bandmate Taylor Alexander. Ellyn has moved from New York City and was working an her first EP. It was a heady time for me- meeting a ton of talented people and really immersing myself in the Nashville music community for the first time. Kohl has now released three fantastic songs under his new moniker, and Ellyn - who ended up marrying Kohl's old band mate, released her full-length debut on Friday. This song is a stunning rerecording one of my favorite songs of hers with vocals by the talented Kiely Connell and Jason Eskridge (of Sunday Night Soul fame).
I think I formally met Megan Palmer shortly after meeting Kohl and Ellyn. I first saw her playing fiddle for Tim Easton and then Darrin Bradbury, but from the first time I heard her own songs I was captivated. It wasn't until later that I learned she had a full-time career as a palliative care nurse, and this is the second single in a row where she deals head-on with that part of her life. I was fortunate enough to see Megan in person for the first time in over a year on Thursday night and I heard her and Bob Lewis perform.
I am not sure if I have every properly met Taylor Cole, and I was much later to hearing his music with his band Tayls, but over the last year in particular his music has connected with me. An Instagram post he made about this song could have been written by me. It was uncanny.
5. "Change in Me" by Eddie Turner
Blues guitarist born in Cuba, raised in Chicago and now based in Denver, Colorado.
6. "All I Want (feat. Jake Shears)" by Boys Noize
7. "Runnin' Free" by Jeff Crosby
New single from the singer songwriter who divides time between Nashville and Boise Idaho.
8. "Let Me Let Go" by Dentist
9. "Old Mill" by Soo Line Loons
We featured a couple of early singles but the self-titled third album by this Minneapolis band is out now.
10. "Happy Every Day Leaning Latin Mix" by Aaron J. Trumm
11. "Every Day I Have the Blues" by Will Johns
12. "Where The Wind Cuts Your Skin" by Nature's Neighbor
13. "Sabor" by Dallas String Quartet and Jesus Molina
14. "Ticket for Two - Radio Edit" by Morten Remar
15. "Second Life" by Molino
16. "Stuck in Quarantine" by Jeremie & the Delicious Hounds
17. "Your Name" by Artio
18. "Wish You Well" by Scott Rocco
19. "Her Love" by Joe Wright
(More songs tomorrow)
Since this is my first post of only writing about some of the songs, I feel compelled to say that all of the music is fantastic and if I had unlimited time I would do each track justice. I strongly encourage you to listen to as much of the playlist as you can and if you hear something you like - find out more. If you can't find more information, please hit me up and I was steer you in the right direction. Music, these days, is easy to consume to fully appreciate it and experience it, takes effort - but it is worth it.
Nashville based singer-songwriter who was on Season 10 of The Voice with her first single of 2021.
Next up, we have the single from this alternative rock band from Chicago. A really cool song.
Next up, we have some hard rock music from Texas.
Next up, we have a Finnish band that combines psych rock with 80s college rock to great great sound. This is the lead track from their new album due out a week from tomorrow.
Next up, we have the new single from the forthcoming Bi Iconic album from this UK band that originally formed in the late 80s. Spurred on my a Facebook group set up by fans, this new incarnation of the band is doing some cool things.
Next up, we have a track from the new live album, We Thought There'd Be More People Here, by this dark psych pop band from the Pacific NW.
Next up, we have lovely song about travelling from this duo from the Netherlands who spend time busking through Europe. Really great stuff.
Next up, we have a track from the debut album, Sleep by this emerging Vietnamese-American singer-songwriter who grew up in Kansas City, Missouri before leaving for art school in Chicago. Really excited to have this song in our playlist.
Next up, we have another debut album this from Chicago based hard pop/grunge band.
And we close with a track from What Lies Ahead of Us from Brazilian prog rock/metal band Pentral who worked producer Tim Palmer on this new album. A great way to close out this segment of music, and the playlist for this week.
First up, we have the new single from this singer, songwriter, producer, and musician from Hopkinsville, Kentucky. A fun summery song to start us off today.
Next up, a cover of the Soundgarden song from the jam band that formed in Boulder Colorado in 1989. It is from their new album Brand New Good Old Days
Next up, UK pop funk trio Harri Larkin returns to the playlist with their new single.
The latest single from this Scottish rock/metal band. They are expected to release their debut EP later this year.
London based The Nextmen reunite with Eva Lazarus for their new single. Great stuff.
Next up, we have the debut single from the forthcoming debut album (Electric Storm is due out May 17) by this hard rock band from Italy.
Next up, more hard hitting rock music this time from this band from Miami that was founded in 2014.
Next up, we have the lead track from the 2nd album by this trans-oceanic brother-sister duo. This new album features elements of rock, folk/singer-songwriter with some electronic elements. Sister Amanda is based in Barcelona while brother Benjamin is based in southern Vermont.
Next up, we have the debut single from this singer-songwriter based in London. An impressive debut.
And we close this segment with the title track from the new EP by this Paris-based singers-songwriter originally from the French Alps which was inspired by a trip to Mexico and the Mojave Desert. A great way to close out this segment of music.
First up, we have the lead single from the forthcoming Future So Bright album by Australian musician, composer, songwriter, and producer Timothy Poulton - recording as Timothy and the Apocalypse. For this track he is joined by Katie M. Little.
Next up, we have a catchy new single from this actor, artist, singer, songwriter, and producer who is originally from Buffalo, New York and now based in New York City. Great tune.
Next up, we have the debut single from Milan based duo The Phantom Rockets. A great mix of rock, blues, and alternative music. An impressive debut.
Next up, we have the new single from veteran UK singer-songwriter Steve McCormick who records as McCormick. Check it out!
Next up, we have a cover of the Ozzy Osbourne, Lita Ford duet from Haydn Vitera, Cassandra Sotos, and Vitera's Tequila Rock Revolution which features a unique blend of metal and traditional mariachi instrumentation. Pretty awesome!
Next up, NADUH are based in Vancouver and their new single is a fantastic mix of r&b and hip hop that flips the scripts on the hip hop trope of stealing someone girl and not in the way you might expect. Check it out!
London based metalcore band TheCityIsOuts is up next with their latest single. A hard hitting band formed in 2015 and their new releases are the first with new vocalist Oli Duncanson.
The latest single from Phoenix, AZ based Promise to Myself brings attention to sudden cardiac arrest. The title refers to the 20 young people between 6 & 25 who die every day from cardiac ailments which often go diagnosed.
Next up, we have a track from Take it or Leave It - the new EP from this exciting singer-songwriter from Pennsylvania. Truly great music.
And, we close this segment of music with the new single from Richmond based Emma Garell whose music combines hard rock and pop in a most interesting way. A great ending to a rich and diverse segment of our playlist.
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Illinois-based collective Nature's Neighbor returns to the Playlist with their latest single. Their new album Otherside is due out this coming Friday.
Next up, we have a track from the celebratory new album from these New Jersey rockers. The album is called Laser Tooth Tiger and it is out now. Check it out!
Next up, we have a gorgeous new track from this solo project of Brooklyn based singer-songwriter, producer, and guitarist Lucie Lozinski.
Next up, we have a new single from this Columbus Ohio based rock band. It is being released to celebrate the vinyl release of their EP Moonlight Gram which includes this song. Great stuff.
Next up, the new single from Irish musician Cathal Coughlan (The Fatima Mansions, Microdisney). We have featured some earlier tracks, and I continue to enjoy this music.
We shift gears and head to North Carolina for this new single from female-fronted hard rock/metal band based in Charlotte.
Next up, some shimmering yet dark psychedelic grooves from this Canadian band. Their new album Born 2 Boogie is out in June, and I can't wait to hear more from this band.
Next up, we have a cool recent single from this UK based band. I'm digging it.
Next up, we find out what happens when a neo-classical composure teams with a techno DJ. Spoiler alert: It is utterly fantastic.
And, we close out with a track from a veteran English session musician off his just released new acoustic album Family & Friends. And great tune to close out this segment of music.
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First up, we have the first new music in three years from this award winning Welsh band. I am once again impressed by the quantity and quality of the music coming out of Wales these days.
Next up, a searing rock and roll number from this South Australian singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
Next up, our second track to feature from this Swedish rock band. I am blown away by this band. Great stuff.
Next up, we have this alternative R&B/indiepop band who are based between Kosovo and the US. Groovy song.
Next up, some great electronic music from Australia. I dig it.
Next up, we have an eleven minute jam from this hippy metal band from Indiana. Joined here my Doug Wimbish.
And, we close out the week with a track from the new EP Into the Night by this hard rock/metal band from Seattle. A great way to close out this week of music.
Latest single from this Seattle indie/dream/synth pop band - from their forthcoming new album due out May 14.
New single from the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in Ithaca, New York.
Next up, the latest single from this Irish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Next up, the latest single from this multi-disciplinary and multi-genre artist from Estonia who recently announced a world tour starting in San Francisco in early 2022.
Next up, we have the follow-up single to the debut album by this band from the Netherlands. Bright Flowers of Indigo was released back in November.
The onslaught of great Welsh bands continues with the latest single from this band from Cardiff.
Next, we have the first single from the forthcoming Dreamlike album by this instrumental band from Miami.
And we close with a track by this Danish indie solo artist who draws on the inspiration and advise of George Costanza for the latest single which closes out this segment of music.
The sensual French duo, kissdoomfate return with a new single and a crowdfunding effort to produce videos for their EP #2. A great way to kick off this segment of music.
Scott Standley is an Austin Texas native who has been living between Austin, Chicago, and Seattle for the last decade will be releasing his debut album Victoria and we have a single from that album. The album is named for the town in Texas where he first heard grandparents playing music and where he first played along.
Next up, we have a great new single from this New Jersey singer-songwriter. Cool tune. He is currently working on his 3rd EP.
Next up, we have a track from Conflict:State the new album from the 3-piece UK alt-rock band. Great stuff.
Next up, we have a cover of Khalid's 2017 "8teen" from Kind Villain - which was founded by the artist Ev V Frederick.
New Jersey band Swim the Current bring the heaviness to their recent single. A wonderful change of pace for the playlist.
Next up, we have the lead track from Chapter Three by this rocking pop band from Michigan. Really dig this.
And we close with some awesome Merseybeat sounds from Madrid. Yeh Right, Yeah! was released in 2019, but until now was only available on vinyl - check this out and try not the dig it.
Up first today is the new single from London based bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer Emma-Jean Thackery from her forthcoming album Yellow (due in July). Fantastic music.
Next up, we have the new single from this Australian electric chamber indie folk sister duo. The lovely track tackles complex emotions.
Next up, we have the recent single from this Maryland based artist. Check it out!
We previously featured an earlier single - but American Grenadine is out now from this West Coast duo of Elijah Ocean and Peter Donovan. Great tunes.
Austin based singer-songwriter just released his debut solo album These Things Are Being Gathered for The Fire. Kile was a founding member of Arcade Fire and of the band Wild Light. Really dig this new music.
We continue coverage of the The Modesty Blaise - the first album in 20 years from this UK band. This is the latest single from that album, and it is a fresh slice of classic 90s British indie pop. A great song.
Next up, we have the release from songs written during 2020s break from 14 years of constant touring by this band who are based out of Vancouver B.C. A wonderful love song.
We have the latest single from an album we have been covering for a while - London based Distant Voices released their debut album Long Road to Home back in March. It is great to be able to feature more from this excellent album.
Lea Thomas is Japanese American singer-songwriter who was born is Hawaii and is now based out of Brooklyn. This is her latest single, and I love it.
And we close out this segment of music with the latest from Manchester based Caulbearers - who formed in 2007. This is a worthy addition to the rich musical heritage of the UK city.
