E2TG 7/30/2021 - Featured Friday - The Hustle Mix (Dark Clouds Remix)

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Another Friday means a brand new Featured Friday Playlist... let's get to it... The recap begins below the jump... 

 

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E2TG 7/29/2021 - Heatwave - Homeward Mix (Fretless Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 5 - The finale) (songs 23-26):

23. "Get Up" by Nevaeh Sky

First up, we have a recent single from this singer, songwriter, actress and model who is just 16 years old. Great song. 

24. "8th & Downtown" by Lucas Aaron

Next up, we have the recent single from this California psych-pop artist. I dig it. 

25. "Auslander" by Power of Dreams

This new single was recorded between Berlin, Bath, London, and Arizona. Auslander means foreigner in German. Written by Craig Walker about his experiences as a Irish man living in England, France, and Germany. 

26. "Wave Upon Wave" by Eve Goodman

And we close the playlist out with a lovely new track from this Welsh singer-songwriter. Wales strikes again with a great tune to take us out... 

 

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E2TG 7/29/2021 - Mid-Week Lull - Blue Lights Mix (Milk Remix)

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Short on time - let's get to it!

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 4) (songs 19-22):

19. "Nude (Feat. Tommy Cash)" by Boys Noize

First up, a new collaboration between a DJ/Producer from Berlin and an Estonian avant-garde artist.

20. "The Hideaways" by Cole Scheifele

Next up, we have a Colorado folk-artist with the title track to his new album. 

21. "Star Guide" by Art Schop

Art Schop is Brooklyn based rock artist Martin G. Walker.  We previously featured his single Farm on Mars.  The new album is out and this is the title track.  

22 "Chuck Will's Widow" by Amy Ray 

And, we close this segment with the new single from 1/2 of Indigo Girls who is joined here by War and Treaty and Michelle Malone on this great song. 
 

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E2TG 7/27/2021 - End of July - Little Love Mix (Substitute Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 3) (songs 15-18):

15. "Praying for Rain" by Dominique Pruitt

Title track from the new EP by the singer-songwriter whose parents both worked with 

Engelbert Humperdinck in the 1980s.

16. "Visa vid vindens angar" by Georg Nielsen

The latest release from the Swedish artist - a cover of a 1966 song by Swedish folk legend Mats Paulson. A lovely instrumental. 

17. "Rhosod" by Lleuwen

Next up, we the latest single from this Welsh singer-songwriter - as the Welsh takeover of E2TG gains steam. 

18. "Et oo suudellut kymmeneen vuoteen" by Gim Kordon

And we close this set with the latest single from this Finnish band from Helsinki whose name is a reference to the bassist of Sonic Youth. 

 

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E2TG 7/26/2021 - Music City Monday - Hope Mix (Colfax Remix)

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Heading into the last week of July.  Life can be both wonderful and overwhelming at the same time.  I keep looking for a pause button but whenever circumstances force me to pause, I am uneasy and anxious to get moving again.  So, I try to find peace in the unease and take comfort knowing that anything that doesn't get done will either get done in its own time or didn't need to get done after all. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 2) (songs 11-14):

11. "Levels" by Ifjams 

Chicago-based producer and rapper who I saw perform on Record Store Day at The Groove.  He has a track on the RSD release Kiss Your Ass Goodbye (John Prine tribute) put out by Nashville's Devil's Tower Records. 

12. "Sun" by Emma-Jean Thackray

UK singer-songwriters excellent Yellow album just hit streaming services. One of my favorites on 2021 so far.

13. "Name" by MESSER

Dallas Texas based rock band with this recent cover of the Goo Goo Dolls single. 

14. "Groove" by JAiRUS

And we close this section of music with the title track from the forthcoming new EP from this Maryland native and L.A. based, classically trained singer-songwriter.  A fantastic way to take us out of the recap for today. Listen for "Groove" on Ear to the Ground radio tomorrow morning. 
 

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E2TG 7/23/2021 - Featured Friday - Chabliss Mix (DOA Remix)

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Time got away from me this week - so I have a ton of e-mails I didn't get to yet, so the Playlist is on the short side, but it should balance out next week...Still - it is a great list! Enjoy!

 

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E2TG 7/22/2021 - Too Much All at Once - Holy Rain Mix (Good Things Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 5 - the finale) (songs 41-49):

41. "Something Between Us" by Subconscious Culture

First up, we have a five minute seven part jazz and soul journey from this California artist.

42. "Another Girl's Man" by Alice SK

Next up, we have the debut single from this UK singer-songwriter. 

43. "Chorus" by No thee no ess

We add yet another band from Wales to the mix - with the first single from the forthcoming Dimmer Switch album from this psych rock band. 

44. "Long Time Overdue" by Erik Lunde

Next up, we have a new single from the forthcoming Water from the Stone - by this roots rock band from Fort Collins, Colorado. 

45. "Run Out The Distance" by Mark Duggan

Next, we have a new single from this singer-songwriter from Ireland. 

46. "Jardin des Etoiles I" by Blue Glass

Next up, a lush new track from the new album by this Seattle based artist. 

47. "Hope" by Louise Cappi

Next up, we have the title track to the new album from this jazz influenced artist who is the daughter of jazz legend Al Cappi. 

48. "Angels and Frogs" by Hankshaw

From a just released rarities compilation from this Tampa band - released in coordination with the reissue of their 1997 debut.

49. "Fire - Video Series Edit" by Genus Ordinis Dei

Genus Ordinis Dei reclaim their spot closing out another E2TG playlist.  The symphonic death metal band from Italy recently finished up their epic video production of their concept album Glare of Deliverance.   

 

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E2TG 7/21/2021 - Something Something - Here Mix (Walk On Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 4) (songs 32-40):

32. "High in Denver" by Drew Haley

Latest single from the North Carolina native and Nashville based singer-songwriter.

33. "Who Controls The Past  - Adrian Sherwood Electro Mix" by Consolidated

From the 5th in a series of remixes from the San Francisco based radical activist music group. 

34. "Sunshine" by Man Made Hills

Latest from the Brooklyn based singer-songwriter. 

35. "Wizards Feast" by MeeN

Next up, a cool track from this Atlanta based power-trio. 

36. "Sudocream" by Pretty Happy

The latest single from the UK based art-punk trio. 

37. "I Ain't Got No Home" by Izzie's Caravan

Our second Woody Guthrie in as many weeks - this one from the Pittsburgh based blues-rock band. 

38. "Dry Bones" by Manwolves

Next up, we have a track from the new album by this Chicago based jazz-hip-hop collective. 

39. "Hourglass" by 252NOM

Next up, we have a cool track from this North Carolina based hip-hop artist. 

40. "Ease" by Joel Ansett

And we close with a track from the new EP by this Colorado based folk-pop artist.  A nice way to close out this penultimate segment of the playlist. 

        

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E2TG 7/20/2021 - Knee Deep - 3 Heads Mix (Explosure Remix)

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I haven't been writing too many of my general thoughts lately.  I guess I have been trying to listen more- maybe? I hope. I have observed that in this age of ... whatever age we are in... there we are given many opportunities to comment, but that doesn't always mean we should. Mansplaining or other types of abusive communication begin with the idea that one must interject his or her opinion at every opportunity. 

On a more innocuous level - but still potentially annoying or even abusive - is social media comments. Like if I post that I love pickles.  Comments are good to agree or even to say you don't care for pickles - but it is not cool to berate me for liking them.  Or, if I comment you don't understand and if other comments indicate that others did understand and/or appreciated the comment.  You can either use google to try to understand or simply scroll on. If someone posts about a band that means a lot to them - it really doesn't matter that they mean nothing to me or that I don't like them or whatever - if that band is not my thing I can scroll on. 

I think that last is an example of something that might go down different in person versus on-line. Friendly joking tones can get lost in translation and come off the wrong way.  

One final example - if a friend makes a post and someone I don't know responds - it might be good to let the original poster respond or not - because I may not know the nature of the relationship between the two.  I know people who have left Facebook because of how their friends (who are on the same political side) treated a family member who expressed a different opinion. 

So, I am bad at it - but listening more and talking less is a good practice.  However, that is not to say that speaking up for beliefs is bad - it is vital - but it often a matter or timing and context.

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 3) (songs 24-31):

24. "Taurus Sun" by Lenny

First off today, we have the latest single from this pop-folk singer who is originally from British Columbia and now based in Montreal. 

25. "I. Muse" by LIMINA

Next up, we have a single from the forthcoming album by Tyler Durham - an L.A. based composer - who records as LIMINA.

26. "Starstruck" by Liyon

Next up, we have a new single from this songwriter and producer who has spent time in Toronto and L.A. and who recently returned to his hometown on Montreal. 

27. "Girl You Changed" by Kick and the Hug

Next up, we have the new single from a band that formed in Boulder, Colorado but whose members are now spread across the country. The song was recorded remotely.

28. "Back to Stay" by Penelope Antena

Next we have the latest single from this Belgian/French singer-songwriter - it is a cover of a 1967 John Martyn song. 

29. "Love Me Again" by New Voyage

Okay, so this was the New Voyage I meant to feature last week - the dangers of late night playlist creation and bands with the same name releasing music weeks apart. This one is an alternative/synthwave band from the UK. 

30. "Me Myself & I" by Hodaya singer

Next up, we have the new single from this pop/EDM singer.

31. "Honey Bee" by Timothy and the Apocolypse

And we close this segment with the latest single from UK bad. 

 

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E2TG 7/19/2021 - Over a quarter of a century by one - Man in Mask Mix (The Big One Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 2) (songs 16-23):

16. "Cataclysm" by Toshio Band

First up, we have a new track from this Brooklyn based neo-noir band for an imagined anti-hero cowboy film. Cool track. 

17. "Only Physically" by Saca

Next up, we have a recent single from this melodic pop-rock band from Czechia. 

18. "Break Even" by 1st Base Runner

Next, the new single from this Austin-based singer-songwriter. 

19. "Hostage" by Milwin

Next up, we have the latest single from this DJ and producer from Sweden. 

20. "Forgiveness is Nothing Like I Thought It Would Be" by Steve Dawson

Next up, we have a track from the forthcoming solo album by the lead singer of the Chicago band Dolly Varden. Great song. 

21. "Hear Your Voice" by Mark Elliott

Next up, we have the latest single from this Nashville based singer-songwriter. 

22. "Slime Zone" by SNAILS

Shifting gears dramatically, we have the latest from this internationally know bass music DJ and producer. I dig this one. 

23. "Time to Get Away" by CoCo Zandi

And we close out this segment of music with the new single from the forthcoming solo debut album by Alexander Beggins - 1/2 of the duo Wild Child - under the name Coco Zandi. A great track and a wonderful way to close out this second part of our Featured Friday recap. 

 

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E2TG 7/16/2021 - Featured Friday - Artvertisement Mix (Carninal Shapes Remix)

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It is Friday, and we have a ton of new and recent releases in our brand new Featured Friday Playlist.  Thanks to all who are following along.  Just a reminder, every Friday, we post a new playlist and we spend the time in between recapping the music.

Of note:  E2TG favorite Jon Byrd has released Me & Paul his new EP with pedal steel master Paul Niehaus. 

This week also brings the title track from the forthcoming new album from Darrin Bradbury.  If you don't know Darrin Bradbury - welcome to E2TG - we are happy to have you here. 

Here is the mind-blowing new video via ANTI- Records 

 

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E2TG 7/15/2021 - Happy I Suppose - Point Blank Mix (American Gun Remix)

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I can't believe it is almost time for another Featured Friday Playlist.  Our final recap is below...

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 5) (songs 29-33):

29. "Vacation" by New Voyage

Here is where I am going to own up.... I had gotten an e-mail about a band called New Voyage. I downloaded their song, and then around midnight last Thursday, I went to Spotify to find it to add to the new playlist. I found New Voyage and a new release and I added this and went on about my business.  Turns out this isn't that New Voyage (what are the odds) but this is chill and I will have the other New Voyage in the playlist next week. 

30. "The King is Dead" by The Cuttthroat Brothers (feat. Mike Watt)

I will never not add a Mike Watt related track to the Playlist. This is just the latest (probably not anymore) - wherein Watt joins forces with two garage punk barbers who he had interviewed from his Watt from Pedro show. 

31. "Palm of Your Hand" by Billy Hammer

Topanga, California based Billy Hammer had previously made lo-fi music - but his new track is an upbeat groovy tune. Check it out. 

32. "Look at Me Now" by ELIOT

Next up, we have the latest single from this Hollywood based indie singer. 

33. "Non-Typical Find" by Tylor & the Train Robbers

And we close this week's playlist recap with the title track from the new album by this band from Boise, Idaho.  The album was produced by Cody Braun of Reckless Kelly.  A really great 6 minute plus tune. As I say every week, we saved something really cool for the end. 

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E2TG 7/14/2021 - Half Birthday - Transparent Mix (Parades Remix)

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It's my half-birthday!  Also, I am short on time- so my shuffle descripts might be minimal. Sorry. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 4) (songs 24-28):

24. "Nightfall" by Sophie Janna

First up today, we have a beautiful new single from this singer-songwriter based in Amsterdam.  It is the second single from the forthcoming World Wide EP - which is her first EP of original music. 

25. "Ma Gnossienne" by Kety Fusco

Next up, we have a truly original work from an Italian-Swiss harpist and composer based in Switzerland. It is a reinvention of a 19th century work by the French composer Erik Satie. This new piece features the harp played in most unconventional ways. Wonderful. 

26. "Sunshine" by Pablo Infernal

Next up, we have the second single of 2021 from this four-piece band from Zurich. The band members bring in Swiss, Albanian, Brazilian, and Italian heritage into this unique rock sound. 

27. "Palm" by Lesser Care

Next up, we have a post-punk shoegaze band from El Paso Texas - with a double 7" inch single released ahead of their debut album which is being finalized as I write this. 

28. "Sweet Company" by His His

And we close this segment of music with a track from the debut EP by Toronto based artist Aidan Belo - who records as His His. A great track to take us out of our recap today...

 

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E2TG 7/13/2021 - Something Goes Here - Night Tennis Mix (Superficial Remix)

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Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 3) (songs 17-23):

17. "More of You" by Boyracer

First up today, we have a track from Assuaged - the 14th studio album from the UK indie pop band that formed in 1990.

18. "One Thing I Know" by Arkells 

Next up, we have the first taste of the upcoming Blink Once album - the sixth from this Canadian band. 

19. "Into the Light" by Stellan Wahlstrom Drift Band

Next up, a single from the Swedish rock/power pop band - which was recorded live to tape in the studio in Stockholm. 

20. "Alive" by Gavin Murphy Songs

Next up, we have the latest single from this Irish pop/rock artist. 

21. "They're Cutting up Betty's Dress Tonight" by Leo Crandall

Next up, we have the title track from the new album from this Syracuse based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. 

22. "Dimmi di no" by Gionathan

Next up - a summery single from this Italian artist. 

23. "Say I Do" by Jax Anderson

And, we close this segment with part of a double single release from this Detroit based singer-songwriter.  A great way to close out this part of the Playlist. 

 

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E2TG 7/12/2021 - Music City Monday - Bad Parts Mix (Murder Me Remix)

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Triple excitement today!  In addition to the continuation of our Featured Friday Playlist recap, we have the return of Music City Monday (after two weeks off), and it is also the start of the WXNA Summer Pledge Drive.

The WXNA Pledge Drive kicks off today - the theme is Alive at 5 - celebrating our fifth year of bring great radio to Nashville and beyond, and we have some awesome summer-theme swag for those who donate.  Go to wxnafm.org 

After forgoing the Music City Monday shuffle  for a week due to a long playlist to recap and then taking last week off for the holiday - it is back - below the jump.  But first, we continue our recap of this week's Featured Friday Playlist. 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 2) (songs 11-16):

11. "My Baby" by Ben Reddell Band

First up, we have a track from the brand new album, ¡LA Baby! by the L.A. band led by Texas native Ben Reddell.  Excellent stuff a great way to start this segment of music. 

12. "Honky-Tonk Blackout" by John Paycheck

Next up, we have a track from We All Have A Story - the debut album from the son of country legend Johnny Paycheck. 

13. "Area 52 Truck Stop" by Sylvia Bullett

Next up, we have the title track from the new album by this veteran New York based singer and songwriter.  Her backing band for this album includes Fred Smith and Richard Lloyd of Television. 

14. "Love in a Time of Sharp Decline" by Chris Robley

Next up, we have a powerhouse new single from this singer-songwriter who is currently based in Maine. It is the first taste from the forthcoming albumA Filament In the Wilderness of What Comes Next - which takes a hard look at the current state of the world beginning from a very personal perspective.

15. "Dust" by Andrea Ramolo

Next, we have the first single from the forthcoming Quarantine Dream album by this Canadian singer-songwriter. 

16. "Super Inertia" by 10 000 Russos 

And, we close out this segment of music with an 8 minute - mostly instrumental track from this experimental trio from Portugal. A great way to close us out. 

 

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E2TG 7/9/2021 - Featured Friday - Kokomo Mix (This Land Remix)

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It is finally Friday (for some reason short work weeks always feel so long) - but it is Friday, and that means it is time for another Featured Friday Playlist.  We managed to keep the list rather short again this week, but it is chock-full of great music from all over the place.  As always, we don't have any limits on genre or things like that.

Please consider following our Spotify Playlist so you can enjoy the music every week. 

And, as always, I remind you - if you discover artists you enjoy, find meaningful ways to support them according to your means - buy music and merch, attend shows when you are able, share the artists' music with your friends, follow their pages on social media. You get the idea.  I maintain that Spotify CAN be a good resource to discover new music (although the algorithms can be heavy-handed and lack the subtly of organically discovering music on your own) but it is not a great way to support artists. 

Rant over - I do E2TG because music has been and continues to be important. Enjoy

 

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E2TG 7/7/2021 - Mid-Week Sick Day - Beyond Tomorrow Mix (Dignify Me Remix)

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I was under the weather yesterday, so we have to double-up on the Featured Friday Playlist recap...

Featured Friday Playlist Recap (part 3 & 4) (songs 22-28 and 29-35):

22. "Siege" by Bob Lord

From Playland Arcade, the solo debut of Dreadnaught bassist and co-founder Bob Lord. An interesting collection of music - I dig it.

23. "Animals" by Billycock

Always good to have some punk rock in the Playlist - this is a track from the recent EP by a band from Italy that formed in early 2018.  Cool stuff. 

24. "Dark Pockets" by Dead Slow Hoot

UK dark indie band from their new EP, A Kinder Kind.  

25. "California" by Mermaid Avenue

An Australian indie/country band with a track from their forthcoming Sugartown album - a lovely song. 

26. "Love Found A Way" by John Leslie Hulcombe

Staying in Australia - we have pop/rock/folk singer-songwriter with his latest single. 

27. "Safe from Harm (There's No Need to Be Afraid)" by Ragsy

Next up, a Welsh singer-songwriter who was just added to a playlist by Tom Jones - almost as cool as being added to the E2TG playlist. ;-)  Great track.

28. "Green Wave" by Joel Tyler Wall

Next, we have the title track from the solo debut from 1/2 of the duo Diamond Hands. 

29. "Vagabond Blood" by Mark J. Lee

Next, we have a UK based singer songwriter whose influences include Townes Van Zandt and Kurt Vonnegut. 

30. "When the World Wakes Up" by Tachys

Next, we have the debut single from this Danish duo.

31. "Done/Undone" by Milquetoast and Co.

Next up, we have the new single from this Denver based sextet whose musical style combines widely varied influences in an interesting way. 

32. "Glitter and the Gold" by ZOLA

Next up, a wonderful track from this San Francisco based artist. The lyrics reflect what I think a lot of musical artists go through trying to sell their art which is themselves. 

33. "Lovers In A Dangerous Time" by Soft Riot

Next up, we have a stunning take on Bruce Cockburn's song by this Glasgow-based Canadian synth band. One of two new covers of songs by Canadian artists. 

34. "Take Me Home" by WOLFF & Co.

Next up, we have a new single from this relatively new country-rock band that formed in Nashville. 

35. "Idéal Doki-Doki - 理想的ドキドキ" by MOODOÏD (feat. Miho Hatori)

And we end with a collaboration between a French artist and a Japanese singer-songwriter.  A really stunning a song, and a great way to close us out for the week. 

         

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E2TG 7/6/2021 - Heart of the Summer - Creole Angel Mix (Paint it Green Remix)

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According to my phone it is now 62 days until Labor Day.  To my way of thinking, we are heading into the heart of the summer.  Summer unofficially begins with Memorial Day and unofficially ends with Labor Day.  The technical boundaries are the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox - I guess. Either way, to my mind, once we get past Independence Day in the US, we have entered the heart of the summer, and Labor Day marks the end of that period.  For sure - especially lately - the hot weather can and often does linger long past that date, but after that - there is, at least, the possibility of some reprieves. 

I don't really have a point to all this - except we are now officially half way through this year of change and transition. There was at least a inkling of an idea that somehow, magically, all of the bad of 2020 would just fly away on January 1 and we could look back.  We were quickly dissuaded from such ideas. Even now, as things seems to be returning to normal (or at least a facsimile of normal), one cannot help but wonder what the future holds....

Featured Friday Playlist recap (Part 2) (songs 14-21):

14. "Dreamlike" by Electric Kif (feat. Aaron Parks)

Latest single from the Miami based jazz band featuring pianist Aaron Parks. 

15. "S.O.S." by ilo ilo

Latest single from the L.A. based alt-electronic duo. 

16. "Treading Water" by Tom Sless

Next up, we have the new single from Fort Worth, Texas based Americana rock artist Tom Sless. 

17. "Wait" by Aaron J Trumm

New Mexico based singer-songwriter and label owner Aaron J Trumm with his "obligatory" COVID single. A great message and a great song. 

18. "Heidio Mae'r Locustiaid" by BOI

Welsh band BOI with a track from their new album Coron O Chwinc.  

19. "Hot Sweaty South" by Tenth Mountain Division

This was my introduction to Denver based Tenth Mountain Division and their brand new Butte La Rose album which was produced by Railroad Earth's Tim Carbone, and I am a fan.

20. "Good Day Sunshine" by Kate Taylor

James Taylor's "kid sister" reunites with legendary producer Peter Asher 50 years after her debut album for this stunning Beatles cover. 

21. "A Little More" by Jennifer Tefft

And we close this segment of music with our second single for feature from Boston-area singer-songwriter Jennifer Tefft. A great tune to take us out for this part of the Playlist. 

 

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E2TG 7/2/2021 - Featured Friday - Hi, Society Mix (Fly Boy Remix)

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We head into the holiday weekend with a brand new Featured Friday Playlist.  This week's list is considerably shorter than last week (just over half as long) but it is jam packed with great music from old friends and favorites and new favorites (and hopefully some new friends). As always, if you are so inclined, you can follow the Featured Friday Playlist on Spotify.

The usual disclaimers apply:  1. Support the artists you love financially to the extent you are able. 2. Our list should not be considered a ranking of any kind. There is always a combination of intention and randomness in how the songs are ordered on our playlist. 

Also, I'll add a new one - if you discover a "new to you" artist through E2TG and our Featured Friday Playlist- let us know. 

The first 13 songs are recapped below - we will recap the remaining songs next week (we are off on Monday).

 

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E2TG 7/1/2021 - July Begins - Play Mix (Freedom Remix)

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We are now officially half way through 2021....  what is this year? A transitional year, a calm before more storms - it is hard to say for sure... But, we are just moving forward in courage and in fear. 

The world can be a harsh, hard, brutal, and cold place. Driving - to me -  brings out the worst in people (including myself sometimes) pettiness, cruelty, impatience, anger, fear.... 

The pandemic also seemed to bring out the worst - selfishness especially. 

But, and it is a big "but", goodness and kindness are out there. To the extent possible - surround yourself with kind people.  

As divided as we are - I think it is possible to co-exist in this country and on this planet.  Too often, though, the portrayal is that "the other side" is by nature cruel or selfish or unkind. But taken to a more refined level - there are people who believe differently than I do who I know to be good and kind people.  We may disagree vehemently on things that are very important to each of us - but these are not fundamentally cruel or heartless people.  So, maybe don't let a social media persona define a person and don't let the bad behavior color your opinion of someone who shares a similar opinion as the bad actor. 

It is - I think okay to see and recognize trends in public opinion. But, I see danger in personifying a group of people and then assigning people to that group and by default judging an individual on the behavior of the group.  (i.e. "woke" Twitter or conservatives or liberals). 

Just my thoughts as we head into the second half of this strange new year... 

We wrap up this week's super-long Featured Friday Playlist with two final posts... 

Featured Friday Playlist recap (part 8) (songs 53-59):

53.  "San pedro - Toulon" by Hifiklub

We finish up this twenty minute plus instrumental that ended yesterday's post - an international collaboration from France and San Pedro, California. Featuring Mike Watt & the Secondmen 

54. "Nymphea" by Lightman Jarvis Ecstatic Band

From the just released Banned album by this experimental band from Montreal, Canada.

55. "Longest Day of the Year" by Paul Cafcae

Singer-songwriter Paul Cafcae returns to the Playlist with his latest single. Great stuff.

56. "The Grape Prophet Speaks" by L.S. Underground

Next up, we have a track from the just reissued The Grape Prophet album which had been out of print for nearly 30 years. 

57. "Chelsea Is a Mermaid and She's Soaking In" by Light by the Sea

Next up, the third and most recent single from this Dutch duo that formed during the quarantine. Great stuff. 

58. "Play" by Brent Seavers

Next up, we have a track from the solo debut from Brent Seavers of the Sacremento band The Decibels. This solo project came about when Covid derailed plans for a new album from the band. 

59 .New Era" by Ender Bender

And, we close this penultimate segment of the playlist recap with the title track from the sophomore EP by this indie-pop artist who is based in Rome after years spend in L.A. Yet another example of COVID spurring creativity. A great tune to take us into our final segment of music for this week's playlist which you can catch after the jump.

 

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